The Patriot Press
May 2023

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Mr. Matt Geerts, Assistant Principal - 9th Grade
Mr. Brad Millard, Assistant Principal - 10th Grade
Mrs. Michaela Wragge, Assistant Principal - 11th Grade
Mr. Andy Pinkall, Assistant Principal - 12th Grade
Mr. Steve Throne, Assistant Principal - Athletic Director
Mrs. Lynn Hill, Dean of Students
IMPORTANT DATES
May 16th - Honors Night/Senior Art Show 7:00PM
May 22nd & May 23rd - Senior Finals
May 23rd - Seniors Last Day
May 23 & 24th - Finals for 9th-11th
May 25th - Last day for student 9th-11th - AM Only Schedule
May 26th - Graduation Rehearsal @ UNO 10:00AM
May 27th - Graduation @ UNO Baxter Arena 1:00PM
May 29th - Memorial Day
Bell Schedule
Block 1 = 8:45 - 10:12
Block 2 = 10:18 - 11:42
Block 3 = 11:48 - 1:45
*1st Lunch = 11:48 - 12:20
*2nd Lunch = 12:16 - 12:48
*3rd Lunch = 12:45 - 1:17
*4th Lunch = 1:13 - 1:45
Block 4 = 1:51 - 3:15
Tuesday - Friday Bell Schedule (Pride Time Day)
Block 1 = 8:00 - 9:35
Pride Time = 9:41 - 9:51
Block 2 = 9:57 - 11:28
Block 3 = 11:34 - 1:38
*1st lunch = 11:34 - 12:06
*2nd lunch = 12:05 - 12:37
*3rd lunch = 12:36 - 1:08
*4th lunch = 1:06 - 1:38
Block 4 = 1:44 - 3:15
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Main Office = 402-715-8268
Freshman Attendance = 402-715-8277
Sophomore Attendance = 402-715-8263
Junior Attendance = 402-715-8255
Senior Attendance = 402-715-8268
Counseling Office = 402-715-8436
Registration Questions? Call 402-715-8300
Parent Access Line = 402-715-8000
Computer Issues: Contact the MS Tech Department = 402-715-8298
EMERGENCY? 911

DONUTS FOR DOLLARS
Donuts for Dollars
Seniors, if you were awarded a scholarship and submitted it on the scholarship form, please join us in the Cafeteria during Pride Time on Tuesday, May 16th for DONUTS FOR DOLLARS! We will have donuts & scholarship certificates for you to pick up. Please email Emma Wiegert (ecwiegert@mpsomaha.org) with questions!
2023-2024 Student Council Members
Freshmen
Aubrey Adair
Eddie Briggs
Chloe Koeller
Ava Nkwocha
Jenna Ottens
Kamryn Stever
Sasha Woods
Sophomores
Keegan Cameron
Kylie Campbell
Raven Cranny
Molly Kaldahl
Israel Kohles
Spencer Wickwire
Juniors
Kolby Cameron
Jaedyn Colman
Ben Dickson
Marlee Guarino
Lydia Paprocki
Kindric Robinson
Issi Simpson
Zachary Stoj
Seniors
Robby Baker
Avery Hlivko
Kaia Kohles
Austin Landmark
Hilary Lawson
Grayson Martin
Josephine McPhaull
World Language Week
All World Language students participated in World Language Week at Millard South. During the first part of the week, the students listened to speakers addressing the importance of learning other languages and learning about other cultures. During World Language Week our students also attended a variety of culture and language sessions. The students experienced different music, food, dances, crafts, games, cultural information, and trivia from around the world.
Congratulations to the winners of each World Language Week contest:
Poster Contest
Level 1: Kylie Campbell
Level 2: Scarlett Roots
Level 3: Jack Carlson
Level 4: Shay Leeper-Martinez
Level 5: Mikah Saub
Commercial contest
First place: Matthew Qualseth
Second place: Nick Barajas
Essay Contest Winners with a short excerpt:
Level 1 - Zackary Owen
“The U.S. continues to be a nation of immigrants, and learning a language could be necessary to talk to people that live right next to you.”
Level 2 - Rachel Le
“Language is the power to connect people to others and as world language learners, we are able to use this power to understand and respect others.”
Level 3 - Kolby Cameron
“I continue learning world languages because they connect me to others around the globe and help me learn about and interact with people in my community.”
Level 4 - Josephine McPhaull
“Having a comfortability around different languages allows me to meet new people I might not have direct lines of communication with.”
AP - Samuel Hunt
“Language truly is a bridge for me to understand other cultures, and even if it isn’t the most structurally sound bridge, it’s only going to get better as I continue to learn.”
¡Felicitaciones! Ich gratuliere! Félicitations!
Picking up medication from the health room.
The nurse is unable to store medications over the summer break. She will be sending any medications home during the last few weeks of the school year. All medication needs to be picked before the end of the school day on May 25, 2023. Any medication that is not picked up will be appropriately discarded. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 402-715-8266.
Thank you
YEARBOOK

PATRIOT PRIDE NOMINEES
Each month there will be a drawing from the list of student names that teachers have submitted for displaying acts of the Patriot Way. See here for the whole list of nominated students.
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
APRIL 2023
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
MARYAM AHMADI
MCKENNA AUCH
KERRI BAZIS
BRAELYN BOUTON
JOEL CARDOZA
CASEY CAREY
RYAN CASEY
JORDYN FRERICHS
SAMANTHA HANSEN
BRODY JINDRA
BRAYDEN JORGENSEN
RILEE LONG
DOMINIQUEZ NUNEZ
AMANDA SCHLEHUBER
BRETT SMITH
TYRELL SMITH
KENDALL STONE
TRAE WEAVER
JILLIAN WEST
LOGAN WICK

Attendance Information


Patriots Care Student Pantry
Open every Friday or the day before a break from 3:20-4:00. Food and hygiene items available to any and all Millard South students and their families- no questions asked.



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2023-2024 Sophomore Screening

Millard Public Schools Job Opportunities
Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding job? Do you love kids? Want to do something meaningful each day? We are hiring for most positions!
Things to like: Flexible hours – great for parents/students, variety of hours, no weekends, great pay, summers off for many positions, family-first place to work.
Come SHINE with us at Millard! #SHINEwithMPS
Become a Local Substitute Teacher
Looking for a flexible work week?
Become a Local Substitute Teacher!
*Choose the days you work!
*$165 a day to work with kids!
*Family friendly environment!
*Rewarding work!
*Considering a career in Education? This is a great opportunity!
*College Students can make some extra $ on non-class days!
Interested?
Our local substitute teachers are caring, compassionate professionals who inspire our students and make sure their instructional day goes smooth! If you meet the Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification requirements for a Local Substitute Permit below then this may be the perfect job for you!
Nebraska Department of Education Local Substitute Permit Requirements:
· Completion of 60 semester credit hours of college coursework
· Completion of a Professional Education Course and/or
· Completion of the Human Relations Training Requirement
For more information about the NDE Local Substitute Teacher requirements go to https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/

INCLEMENT WEATHER LINK
2023-24 Bus Information
If your family will qualify for free and reduced busing for the 2023-24 school year and you would like to request the bus for your student, please complete this form. Please note, this form is ONLY for students who will be attending Millard South during the 2023-24 school year. Please do NOT fill out this form for younger siblings attending middle or elementary school UNLESS they are an incoming 9th grader to Millard South. Also, you MUST reside within Millard South boundaries to submit a request.
We must submit requests BY JUNE 30TH, so please complete this form as soon as possible. Please read the form carefully for more important information. **Please note, your student's route may not be set up in time for the first day of school if the deadline has passed.
If you have any questions, please email Allison VanderWal at apvanderwal@mpsomaha.org.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Safe2Help 531-299-7233
www.safe2helpne.org
24/7 trained crisis counselors who can assist students, parents and community members with school safety related concerns. Information can be submitted anonymously. The information can be related to harmful, dangerous or violent activity(or even a threat of activity) that is directed at schools, students or staff members.
Nebraska Family Helpline 1-888-866-8660
The Helpline is supervised by licensed mental health professionals and is a service of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services provided by Boys Town.
Methodist Hospital Emotional Support Hotline 402-815-8255 (TALK)
Available daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This service is a way for people to reach out and connect with someone who can help find solutions for managing stress, anxiety and other challenges. The support line is staffed by licensed professional counselors from the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program. The counselors can assist callers who may be experiencing feelings such as: fear, anxiety, sadness, depression.
Behavioral Telehealth Consultation Clinic
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is offering up to TWO FREE behavioral consultation sessions in English or Spanish. This service is available to families regardless of insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment call 402-559-6408 and state you are interested in scheduling with the free telehealth consultation clinic.ANNUAL ASBESTOS LETTER
PARENT ACCESS LINE
402-715-8000
Do you need your Synergy ParentVUE login and password? Call or email the Millard Parent Access Line.