THE PATRIOT PRESS

As a family of Patriots, Millard South High School honors tradition and celebrates our diverse community; we guarantee each student exemplifies personal excellence and growth by empowering individuals through world-class opportunities and experiences.

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

Mr. Blake Anderson - Dean Of Students

Linda Poole - President

Mike Kennedy - Vice President

Lisa Schoenberger - Secretary

Amanda McGill Johnson - Treasurer

Justin Curtis - Board Member

Stacy Jolley - Board Member

April 7th - 11th - No School - Spring Break

May 2nd - College Decision Day - Counseling Center

May 5th - 16th - AP Testing

May 13th - Honors Night/Senior Art Show 7:00PM

May 19th - Seniors Last Day of School

May 22-23 - FINALS - 12:30 Dismissal. No lunch served

May 23rd - Graduation Rehearsal @ UNO - Baxter Arena 9:00AM

May 24th - Graduation @ UNO - Baxter Arena 9:00AM

APRIL 30TH @ 6:00PM IN THE AUDITORIUM

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Monday Bell Schedule

Block 1 = 8:45 - 10:12

Block 2 = 10:18 - 11:42

Block 3 = 11:48 - 1:45

Block 4 = 1:51 - 3:15

*1st Lunch = 11:48 - 12:20

*2nd Lunch = 12:16 - 12:48

*3rd Lunch = 12:45 - 1:17

*4th Lunch = 1:13 - 1:45

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

Block 4 = 1:44 - 3:15

*1st lunch = 11:34 - 12:06

*2nd lunch = 12:05 - 12:37

*3rd lunch = 12:36 - 1:08

*4th lunch = 1:06 - 1:38

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

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.

MARCH

PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS

PABLO ARAGON

LOUIS AVILA

KAIYA BODE

BROOKLYN BUCHHOLZ

ABBIGAIL DUROW

DALLAS GAIUS-ANYAEGBU

KALLIE HAHN

WYATT HANSSEN

LYRIC KERMOADE

JOHANES MAHUTIN HOUESSOU

ADALYN MCDOWALL

BRAYLON MILLINER

RYDER NICHOLS

XAVIER OWEN

ALEXYSS PORTER

DOROTHY RIGG

NOAH SWIER

CRUZ TRINIDAD

CADENCE WILLIAMS

ELIJAH ZIMMERMAN

Join us on April 17th and 18th for Millard South’s 4th Annual Culture Fair! Our English Language students have been working hard on their projects, and we are excited to showcase the diverse cultures that make up our school community. “Know Your Village” highlights the importance of learning about and celebrating our unique backgrounds. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience student-created displays, food, and interactive activities that bring our cultures to life!

Congratulations to these students who qualified for on-site competition at State Journalism April 29 and to those whose entries have already been judged for placement.

See links to all the qualifying entries Here

Rylee Newman in News Writing, Editorial Writing and Column Writing

Keegan Wibel in Entertainment Writing and News Writing

Anna Samuels – Editorial Cartooning

Jack Daharsh – Advertisement

Kati Howard – Yearbook Theme Copy

Sarya Weaklend – Yearbook Theme Copy

Mila Prososki – Infographic

August Yancey – Infographic

Jamison Hanway – Feature Photography

Jack Moser – Action Photography

Riley Streeter – Infographic

Evie Finken – Photo Illustration/Original Art

Margaret Smith – Feature Video Story

Margaret Smith and Austin Harms – Feature Video Story

Kendall Vanicek – Public Service Announcement

The journalism teachers are Christine Kaldahl and Joanne Miller. Contact them at ckaldahl@mpsomaha.org or jmmiller@mpsomaha.org to find out more about how your son or daughter can be part of this award-winning program

Qualified high school students taking college coursework while still in high school are eligible to apply for an Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship. The scholarship is funded by the State of Nebraska and is administered by Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE). Information on the CCPE can be found at https://ccpe.nebraska.gov/, and information on the scholarship, including eligibility guidelines, can be found under the Financial Aid section of the CCPE website. Students are no longer eligible to apply for this scholarship once they graduate from high school. Please reach out to Mrs. Wiegert (ecwiegert@mpsomaha.org) in the counseling center with any questions regarding the scholarship.

An important reminder to parents and guardians - please keep up with your children’s activities on their devices and encourage them to talk with you about where they go and what they do online.

A new concern is online predators targeting young people for extortion. The young person is told if they do not give money, then a threat will be made against a school in their name. Obviously, this is concerning to us, and no doubt you as well.

For all of us, it is crucial to recognize the dangers posed by online predators and to be aware of the risks associated with social media, gaming, and text channels. Please talk with your teenagers and make sure you know what they are doing online. Explain the dangers to them, and let them know they can always come to you when they have a concern. The faster parents and trusted adults are informed, the quicker we can act.

We understand the concern and anxiety that such incidents can generate, and we are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all. I hope this information is helpful for you and your family as we all work to keep our young people safe.

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.

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

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If you have an existing bus route, please be sure to download the bus portal app to get real-time arrival and departure info. If there is a delay in bus service, you will ONLY get updates through the app! If you have an immediate concern about a bus pickup, please call STA at 402-884-4222.

If your family qualifies for free and reduced busing for the 2024-25 school year and you would like to request the bus for your student, please complete this form. Please note, this form is ONLY for students who are attending Millard South during the 2024-25 school year. Please do NOT fill out this form for younger siblings attending middle or elementary school. Also, you MUST reside within Millard South boundaries to submit a request. Bus routes take 5 business days to be set up.

If you have any questions, please email Allison VanderWal at apvanderwal@mpsomaha.org.

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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.

Click here to see the annual asbestos letter to parents, students and staff of Millard South.

MILLARDPAL@MPSOMAHA.ORG

402-715-8000

Do you need your Synergy ParentVUE login and password? Call or email the Millard Parent Access Line.

Website: http://mshs.mpsomaha.org/
Location: 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8268
Twitter: @m_south_hs