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

Mrs. Lynn Hill, Dean of Students

Stacy Jolley, President

Mike Kennedy, Vice President

Linda Poole, Secretary

Amanda McGill Johnson, Treasurer

Mike Pate, Board Member

Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member

May 3rd - College Decision Day - Counseling Center

May 6th - 17th - AP Exams

May 14th - Honors Night/Senior Art Show 7:00PM

May 16th & 17th - Seniors Finals

May 17th - Seniors - Last Day of School

May 22nd - 23rd - Finals - 12:30 Dismissal. No Lunch Served

May 24th - Graduation Rehearsal @ UNO 11:00am

May 25th - Graduation @ UNO 5:00pm

May 27th - Memorial Day

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.

PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS

APRIL, 2024

KERRI BAZIS

EVAN BRADBURN

ABIGAIL CHARITY

LEONOR CHAVEZ

IAN COLEMAN

CAMI GILBERT

KHOANG HOANG

JILLIAN JELTEMA

CHRISTIAN LELAND

HAILEY LINNELL

CHASE LUKEHART

CALEB MURPHY

SHELBY NEELY

QUINLAN PETERSON

JORDAN PINNEKE

ZOEY RODRIGUEZ

DANICA ROSENBAUM

MOHAMMAD FAWAD STANIKZAI

KAITLYN TOPOLSKI

JAKE WOOD

Freshmen

Ryland Beltzer

Kaya Brodersen

Evan Derr

Jazmin Dominguez-Gomez

Rylee Gochenour

Kylie Kuehl

Nguyen (Justin)Pham

Taylor Querry

Sophomores

Aubrey Adair

Noah Kellar

Chloe Koeller

Ava Nkwocha

Jenna Ottens

Kamryn Stever

Sasha Woods

Juniors

Braelyn Bouton

Kylie Campbell

Raven Cranny

Chloe Hetrick

Molly Kaldahl

Seniors

Kolby Cameron

Jaedyn Colman

Ben Dickson

Bri Nava

Zach Stoj

"On Tuesday, May 14th, from 6:15 - 8:30 p.m., the Art Department is hosting an "Art Sale" as well as an "A.P. Drawing and Senior Art Show". Money from the Art Sale will go towards special supplies and equipment for art students. Both the sale and the show will be located on Main Street, near the art gallery. The Art Sale will also be available to students and staff during B3 lunch that day."

The nurse is unable to store medications over the summer break. She will be sending medications home during the last few weeks of the school year. All medication needs to be picked before the end of the school day on May 23, 2024. Any medication that is not picked up will be appropriately discarded. If

you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 402-715-8266.

Thank you

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

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/

https://fortimail.mpsomaha.org/fmlurlsvc/?

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 2023-24 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 2023-24 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