THE PATRIOT PRESS
October 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
October 9th & 10th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8PM
October 11th - 10th Grade AWA Testing/11th Grade Practice ACT
October 11th - 9th & 12 Grades - NO SCHOOL
October 11th - PSAT @ Millard South
October 12th - NO SCHOOL
October 13th - NO SCHOOL
October 16th - NO SCHOOL
October 28th - ACT @ Millard South
November 6th - NO SCHOOL
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

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.
SEPTEMBER 2023 PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
SEPTEMBER 2023
TAKBIR CHOWDHURY
JACKSON COREY
DAMIEN CRAFTON
RYLEE CVILIKAS
DAMON ENGELHART
STORMY HAMPTON
CAYLA HANSEN
AVERY HICKS
OLIVE KERKMAN
SKYLER LINDEMAN
CLARABELL LOHMULLER
RICHARD MCAVIN
KAIL PETERS
FATIMA PINA
MAXIMILIANO PINA
ZACHARY STOJ
OWEN WILLIAMS
RYLIE WRIGHT
MYLEE YOUNG
WILLIAM YOUNG

Social Media Information
An important reminder to parents and guardians - please keep up with your children’s activities on their devices and encourage them to talk with you about where they go and what they do online.
A new concern is online predators targeting young people for extortion. The young person is told if they do not give money, then a threat will be made against a school in their name. Obviously, this is concerning to us, and no doubt you as well.
For all of us, it is crucial to recognize the dangers posed by online predators and to be aware of the risks associated with social media, gaming, and text channels. Please talk with your teenagers and make sure you know what they are doing online. Explain the dangers to them, and let them know they can always come to you when they have a concern. The faster parents and trusted adults are informed, the quicker we can act.
We understand the concern and anxiety that such incidents can generate, and we are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all. I hope this information is helpful for you and your family as we all work to keep our young people safe.
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.




Buy tickets online for Millard South High School



Millard South Show Choir

2023-2024 YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Let's Make Spirits Bright!
You won’t want to miss the exclusive holiday event of the year, while also supporting YOUR school! Jingle is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites, and an amazing silent auction of 36 unique trees decorated by our schools.
The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connects Millard graduating seniors with over $150,000 in scholarship funding and helps our own Millard families in need.
Limited tickets available, purchase today here Jingle Tickets
(All guests must be over 21.)


ACT INFORMATION
The registration deadline for the next national ACT test date on October 28th has passed. If your student would like to sign up for the December 9th national test date, please have them go to myact.org to register by November 3rd to avoid a late registration fee. If your family qualifies for free and reduced lunch, please have your student see their counselor for information about a fee waiver.
Just a reminder, all current juniors will take the Practice ACT at Millard South on Wednesday, October 11th.

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.

A Big Thanks!
A big thank you to Croker Group for being a sponsor of Millard South High School.

THANK YOU
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.