The Patriot Press
February 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
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

PreACT and ACT
On Tuesday, March 21st the 10th-grade students and 11th-grade students will be completing the PreACT (10) or the ACT(11). This is not a regular school day, if your student is not a 10th or 11th grader they will not report on this day.
Regular classes will resume on Wednesday, March 22nd.
All 10th and 11th-grade families will receive communication about this important testing day!
ACT
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
JANUARY
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
LESLEY AZIAHOMEY
ISABEL CANADY
MARLEY CARMAN
RYAN CASEY
AVERY CATRON
CAMERON CHRISTENSEN
PAIGE GONZALES
DALTON HELLER
IZABELLA JOHNSON
ALYSSA KLOUCEK
ADDYSON KUHL
JACK LADD
HAYDEN LEE
TESSY QUEDENSLEY
JONAH SHARMA
CALEB SUNDE
LIAM TIPPETS
TATE WEAVER
HOPE WEBER
ETHAN ZEZULKA

Attendance Information


Nebraska Journalism Education Association's winter contest.
Lydia Bruckner: superior for feature photography and broadcast sports story
Ben Jackson: superior for editorial writing
Alexa Leiting: superior for newspaper design and honorable mention for headline writing
Shelby Neeley: superior for column writing
April Reiss: superior for news writing
Lauren Rayner: superior for entertainment writing
Ally Seevers: excellent for yearbook sports feature writing, honorable mention for newspaper layout, honorable mention for sports news writing and honorable mention for action photography
Hilary Lawson: excellent for headline writing and honorable mention for newspaper feature writing
Taylor Sloger: excellent for action photography
Margaret Smith: honorable mention for advertising
Superior: Indepth newspaper coverage team of Alexa Leiting, Ben Jackson, Ella Erickson, April Reiss and Anna Gurciullo
Honorable Mention: Indepth newspaper coverage team of Ally Seevers, Ben Jackson and Ella Erickson.
Lydia's Superior Sports feature:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPI4qXfiVkM&t=7s
Ben's Superior Editorial:
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.

Attached is the 2023 Senior Portrait List. Please double check that we have the correct information. If you believe this information to be in error, please contact Mrs. Mertl immediately at clmertl@mpsomaha.org.


Buy tickets online for Millard South High School



English Learner Student
Please reach out to Mr. Paul Grant if you have any questions at pjgrant@mpsomaha.org


Special Election For Continuation of Levy Override
The Millard Board of Education is asking our community to continue the levy override authority the district has had since 2018. The levy override has provided financial stability to support the important work of Millard's teachers and staff. State law requires levy overrides to be reauthorized by voters after five years. Millard residents will vote on the continuation of this authority in a special mail-in election on March 14th. More information about the levy override is available on the district website at https://www.mpsomaha.org/millards-levy-override Additionally, the district will host four public information sessions about the levy override. Superintendent Dr. John Schwartz and Chief Financial Officer Chad Meisgeier will give a presentation and be available for questions.
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
2022-23 Bus Information
If you reside within the Millard South boundaries AND you currently qualify for free and reduced lunch, please complete this FORM to make a request.
If you reside within the Millard South boundaries and you DO NOT qualify for free and reduced lunch, please contact Student Transportation of Nebraska at 402-884-4222 to request busing. You will set up busing directly with them and they will let you know payment options and if they are able to provide busing to your neighborhood. Please click HERE for 2022-23 pricing information.
If your student currently rides the bus, you and your student can download a convenient bus portal app to view your student's route and real-time arrival information.

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.