The Patriot Press
October 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
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
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dave Anderson
Stacy Jolley
Amanda McGill Johnson
Mike Kennedy
Mike Pate
IMPORTANT DATES
October 7th - Senior Panoramic Photo/Extended PT
October 11th & 12th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00PM
October 13th - PSAT @ Millard South
October 13th - 15th - No School
October 21st - 10th Grade AWA & 11th Grade Practice ACT
October 21st - No school for 9th & 12th Grades
October 23rd - ACT Test @ Millard South
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
Attendance Office = 402-715-8255
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
Millard Career Academy
Millard Career Academies Parent Meeting
For 10th grade students and their parents to find out more about the MPS Career Academies.
November 4, 2021 6:00-7:00 pm
Webinar Link will be posted on the MPS Academies webpage: http://academies.mpsomaha.org
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your student’s academic progress at our upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences. Last spring, we sent a survey to all parents to gather information about our conference sessions. After reviewing feedback we received from our Millard South community, there was overwhelming support to continue the convenience of scheduled conferences through zoom.
Starting October 1 scheduling conferences will be completed through the Synergy ParentVUE portal. Email MillardPAL@mpsomaha.org if you need assistance with your ParentVUE account. Conferences will be scheduled during the following times.
Parent Guide to Schedule Conference. https://fortimail.mpsomaha.org/fmlurlsvc/?
- October 11th: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- October 12th: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- October 13th: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Inclement Weather Link
Seniors and Senior Parents
Senior portraits for the yearbook are due October 29th. Please be sure to follow the instructions for formatting and naming your image on the Senior Portrait Flyer and email directly to Mrs. Mertl @ clmertl@mpsomaha.org.
Senior Tributes are due on October 30. Please click here to design and purchase your tribute.
Please contact Mrs. Mertl @ clmertl@mpsomaha.org directly if you have any questions.
All this information can also be found on the Senior Website.
TESTING
Thursday, Oct. 21st is a TESTING DAY
Testing will begin at 8 am.
Sophomores will be completing the District required Writing assessment!
Juniors will be completing the Practice ACT!
Freshmen and Seniors do not report!
Watch for an email specific to your student's grade level for end times and testing information!
DECA NEWS
DECA attends the Nebraska Fall Leadership Conference Monday October 4 at the Embassy La Vista Conference Center!
DECA raised $750 during the annual Dodgeball Tournament for the Muscular Dystrophy Association which was held on September 23.
CONGRATULATIONS
HOMECOMING ROYALTY
Sophomore Crown - Javonte Walker
Junior Crown - Lance Rucker
Senior Crown - Avery Laing
PATRIOT PRIDE DRAWING WINNERS SEPTEMBER 2021
Pamela Abalekpor
Benjamin Bartholow
Keagan Boge
Nicholas Collins
Miranda Franks
Aidan Gamble
Diamond Garcia
Marissa Gergen
Hannah Gilmore
Avery Hlivko
Jeremy Kader
Vincent Leonard
Jackson Martin
Kylienna McCartney
Sophia Nkwocha
Triniti Rowe
Daniel Sanchez
Mikah Saub
Jesse Suverkrubbe
Trenton Van Surksum
Support your school at Jingle 2021!
Join us for the district wide holiday event that will help you get prepared for the holidays and support your school! Jingle is a district wide community building event benefiting the Millard Public Schools Foundation. The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the school district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives within your buildings, connects Millard graduating seniors with over $150,000 in scholarship funding and helps Millard Families in need through pantries at Millard South, Millard North and Horizon.
Limited tickets available, purchase today at www.mpsfoundation.org
Millard Job Openings
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
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
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.
MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Website: http://mshs.mpsomaha.org/
Location: 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8268
Twitter: @m_south_hs