The Patriot Press

February 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

February 11th - ACT @ Millard South

February 13th - Advisement Conferences 4PM-8PM

February 14th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4PM-8PM

February 15th - Advisement Conferences 1PM-4PM

February 15th - 20th - NO SCHOOL

February 21st - Extended Pride Time

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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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

State ACT testing for all juniors is right around the corner on Tuesday, March 21st! Students will be automatically registered by Millard South. If you would like to register for the next Saturday testing date on April 15, please go to myact.org before the registration deadline on March 10th. If you qualify for Free or Reduced lunch, please see your counselor to see about receiving a waiver of the testing fee.

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

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Attendance Information

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Nebraska Journalism Education Association's winter contest.

The following students earned awards in the Nebraska Journalism Education Association's winter contest. Sixty percent of the entries from MSHS earned a placement.


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:

https://wearemillardsouth.com/2446/opinion/staff-editorial-district-should-try-for-wintry-mix-of-e-learning-and-snow-days/

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 Senior Portraits

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.

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Ticket Spicket

Buy tickets online for Millard South High School

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English Learner Student

English Learner students will begin taking the English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) starting on February 21. All assessments must be completed by March 24th. Students will be assessed in the 4 domains of the English language: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening. The assessments will take place during the students' EL classes.


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

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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/

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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.


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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.