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Mrs. Craft's Desk
Welcome back to 2019!
This is the beginning of our 3rd semester and we welcome 22 new students. I am looking forward to getting to know each of them. Attendance has remained steady and the goal is to have 90% daily attendance. Parents, please encourage your son/daughter to attend school daily in order to earn credit towards graduation. Please call me anytime if you have questions/concerns at 402-715-8468.
Please visit our website frequently for upcoming events:
January 2019
JANUARY
7 Semester 3 begins
21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No school for students
FEBRUARY
7 Conference 4-8pm
11 Conference 4-8pm
14-15 No School
18 No School - Presidents Day
Attendance
Dorian A.
Silvia A.
Skylar B.
Courtney B.
Lauren B.
James C.
Carson C.
Chase C.
Chloe C.
Anna C.
Marisa C.
Ashley D.
Christian D.
Grace D.
Devin D.
Bryce E.
Nicole E.
Zachary F.
Alonzo F.
Abigail F.
Ashton G.
Zachary G.
Paul G.
Sean G.
Zane H.
Maddy H.
Christian H.
Alexander H.
Mercedes H.
Nomi H.
Abbie H.
Mikayla H.
Ignacio H.
Michael H.
Gavin H.
Dontavis J.
Andru J.
Anthony J.
Mason J.
Jessie K.
Kaylee K.
Terrysa K.
Halona L.
Nicholas L.
Zachary L.
Janazha L.
Haylie L.
Briaunna L.
Miguel L.
Meadow M.
Jamie M.
Blake M.
Devlin M.
Dillon M.
Faythe M.
Austen M.
Joseph P.
Clarissa R.
James R.
Alissa R.
Alex R.
Brianna S.
Jaden S.
Aidan T.
Ethan T.
Madeline V.
Senior News
Attention all 2018-2019 graduates. Information about ordering a cap & gown is available in the library. All students planning on participating in the graduation ceremony for their home school in May need to order a cap and gown.
Need more graduation information?
Please contact your home school
EducationQuest
EducationQuest Foundation
College Planning Bulletin
A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students
January 2019
Winter break: a good time for college prep!
Take advantage of free time over the holidays to do some prep work for college. Here are a few things you can do!
Seniors, complete your FAFSA
If you haven’t already, complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Need help? Use our free FAFSA Tools or call us to make an appointment for free help: Omaha - 888.357.6300; Lincoln - 800.303.3745; Kearney - 800.666.3721; or Scottsbluff - 800.303.3745, ext. 6654.
Juniors, prepare for the ACT
All Nebraska high school juniors will take the ACT Test this spring. Here’s a list of resources to help you prepare.
Search for scholarships
Use our free ScholarshipQuest tool to find Nebraska-based awards. You’ll also find links to national scholarship sites.
Update your Activities Resume
Our free Activities Resume is an easy way to track your extracurricular activities, accomplishments, volunteer work, and part-time jobs. The information is then readily available when you apply for scholarships and employment.
Volunteer
In addition to giving back to your community, your volunteer work can lead to scholarship opportunities. Make sure you track your involvement on your Activities Resume.
January “To Do” List
Seniors:
__ If you haven’t already, complete the FAFSA.
__ Apply for scholarships; see ScholarshipQuest for Nebraska-based awards.
__ Update your Activities Resume.
Juniors:
__ Update your Activities Resume.
__ Check out ACT prep resources.
__ Register by January 11 for the February 9 ACT.
__ Register by February 8 for the March 9 SAT.
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:
Omaha Lincoln Kearney Scottsbluff
402-391-4033 402-475-5222 308-234-6310 800-303-3745 ext. 6654
888-357-6300 800-303-3745 800-666-3721
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Millard Board of Education:
Mike Pate, Linda Poole, Dave Anderson, Amanda McGill-Johnson, Mike Kennedy, Stacy Jolley, Dr. Jim Sutfin, Superintendent
Website: mhhs.mpsomaha.org/home
Location: 5300 George B. Lake Parkway, Omaha, NE 68022, USA
Phone: 402-715-8468
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