The Patriot Press

May 2023

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MISSION STATEMENT

Building upon the proud tradition of our diverse community at Millard South High School, we guarantee each student develops and demonstrates personal, social, and academic excellence through world-class opportunities while creating a family of Patriots.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Mrs. Heidi Weaver, Principal

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

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Amanda McGill Johnson, President

Linda Poole, Vice President

Mike Kennedy, Secretary

Mike Pate, Treasurer

Stacy Jolley, Board Member

Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member

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

Monday 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

NEED TO REACH US?

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

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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

YEARBOOK News! The 2023 yearbook is on schedule to arrive toward the end of May. If you have NOT purchased a yearbook yet, there will be extras available for purchase at distribution. More details will be available as we get closer to the date!
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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

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Attendance Information

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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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Ticket Spicket

Buy tickets online for Millard South High School

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2023-2024 Sophomore Screening

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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/

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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.

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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

Click here to see the annual asbestos letter to parents, students and staff of Millard South.

PARENT ACCESS LINE

MILLARDPAL@MPSOMAHA.ORG

402-715-8000

Do you need your Synergy ParentVUE login and password? Call or email the Millard Parent Access Line.