
Coming up on the Horizon
Family Newsletter 2/14/25
Important dates coming up on the Horizon....
- February 17th- NO SCHOOL FOR ALL GRADES, PRESIDENTS' DAY
- March 12th- End of Term 3, early dismissal at 12:15 pm (Bussed students will be taken back to their home high school and from there will need their own transportation.)
- March 12th- Senior Recognition Ceremony at 1:00 pm, doors open at 12:45 pm.
- March 13th-17th: NO SCHOOL FOR ALL GRADES
- March 18th- Term 4 begins
Prom donations:
We appreciate your support, and please check out our prom prize wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2ZKL9IPDNAXZN
Horizons' prom will be the prom dance AND post-prom activities all in one. There will be prizes, food, dancing, a photo booth, and more. We are so excited to host Horizons' first-ever prom.
Prom Tickets:
Metro Community College will be here!
On Thursday, February 20th, representatives from Metro Community College will be here to meet with students interested in CollegeNOW, Credential College, or post-secondary education. Interested students should sign up with Mrs. Parker by Wednesday, February 19th.
Diversity Club
Diversity Club will have its February meeting on Wednesday, February 19th at 2:40 PM in the library.
Diversity Club is a group of students who are interested in celebrating and promoting diversity at Horizon. Anyone who is interested in Diversity Club should see Ms. Johnson, Amanda, or Gretchen.
Student of the Month
Isaiah Adams is January's student of the month! Congrats, Isaiah!!
- Students of the month are those students who are showing consistency in being on PAR. (Productive, Accountable, and Respectful)
- Students are nominated and voted on by staff each month.
- Each student is eligible to receive the award once per school year.
- Chosen students will receive a gift bag of prizes donated by a local business
No blankets are to be worn at school
Hey Graduating Seniors!
Whether you are heading to college, university, or a trade school, it's time to apply for scholarships through the Millard Public Schools Foundation! Just follow this link to figure out which scholarships are right for you: https://app.smarterselect.com/matching/1610/start_page and then complete the full application. When you select each of the individual scholarships you are eligible for, your pre-filled application will appear. Just type your name to indicate you want to be considered for that award. In some cases, there will be an additional question or two you must complete to be considered. For any questions or issues, please contact Kelley Deases, Scholarship Coordinator, at kdeases@mpsfoundation.org or 402-991-6028. The portal opens on December 1st and closes on February 1st . Your teachers and those you ask to submit a letter of recommendation will have until February 8th to get those in (and for your application to be complete!).
Open Registration information
~ February 15, 2025: Deadline for all 2025-26 Within District Transfer Applications
~ March 1, 2025: Deadline for Notifying all 2025-26 Within District Transfer & PreK Applicants of Acceptance/Denial
~ March 15, 2025: Deadline for all 2025-26 Option Enrollment Applications
~ April 1, 2025: Deadline for Notifying all 2025-26 Option Enrollment Applicants of Acceptance/Denial
~ June 9, 2025: Existing Student/Family Annual Update OLR Window Opens
~ July 31, 2025: Existing Student/Family Annual Update OLR Window Closes
Summer School Information
Summer School Information is out. Registration is open.
https://www.mpsomaha.org/departments/curriculum/summer-school
Inclement Weather Communication
How to Know if it is a Cold or the Flu?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Metropolitan Community College
Positive Relationships and Staying Connected
Information for Families
- Click on this spreadsheet to donate to our teacher's wishlist.
We appreciate you supporting us
Click on this link for more information on Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Center events
Order your grads cap and gown!
Please click here to order from Jostens. All orders must be made online. We encourage our students to attend their home school graduation at the end of the year with Millard North, South, and West.
Millard South Graduation- May 24th, 9:00 am
Millard West Graduation- May 24th, 1:00 pm
Millard North Graduation May 24th, 5:00 pm
The free/reduced meal application is now live on the MPS website:
The free/reduced meal application is now live on the MPS website:
1. Please go to https://www.mpsomaha.org/
2. Click on the “Departments” box: https://www.mpsomaha.org/departments
3. Scroll down to the “Food Services” tab and click on it
4. Click on the “Free & Reduced Application Information” tab and select the language version you prefer.
Maintaining an Enrollment at Horizon
Students must…
- Pass 50% of their classes every term
- If they do not, your student will have one term to pass 3 out of their 4 classes to maintain their spot.
- Maintain good attendance
- If they are not, a meeting will be held to discuss their attendance.
Open Campus
Open Campus is a privilege for juniors and seniors attending Horizon. Open campus is reserved for students who meet the following qualifications to be in good standing each week.
1. The student must be passing all classes with a 68.5% or higher.
2. The student must be in good attendance. This means the student has missed less than 10% of instructional minutes for the week.
3. The student must have good behavior. This means no major behavior infractions.
4. JUNIOR PARENTS: If you student meets the below qualifications they may go to lunch with your permission. Please complete this form to indicate that you would like them to be able to leave for lunch if they qualify.
Please do not call your student out if they do not qualify. We need your partnership to support your student.
Thank you for your assistance.
If you have questions regarding any information in this mailing, please call 402-715-8468. Have a fantastic weekend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Emili Brosnan
Principal
Mr. Antonio Gonzalez
Assistant Principal