THE PATRIOT PRESS
October 2024
MISSION STATEMENT
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
Mr. Blake Anderson - Dean Of Students
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mike Kennedy, Vice President
Linda Poole, Secretary
Amanda McGill Johnson, Treasurer
Mike Pate, Board Member
Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member
IMPORTANT DATES
October 7th & 8th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8PM
October 9th - 10th Grade AWA & 11th Grade Practice ACT
October 9th - No School - 9th & 12th Grades
October 9th - PSAT @ Millard South
October 10th - No School
October 11th - No School
October 14th - No School
November 5th - No School
Bell Schedule
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
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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
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
SEPTEMBER 2024
MARLEY BALKOVEC
ALEXIA FILIPIAK
JOHNATHAN GARNETT
NYADUOP GEEK
JACOB GILBERT
LEEN IDRIS
TEKOVI KANGNI
ADDYSON KUHL
SAMANTHA LODES
CLARABELL LOHMULLER
REY MARTINEZ
MICHAEL ORTIZ
HALEY PEDERSEN
MARLEY PENNE
VERONICA PRITCHARD
KINDRIC ROBINSON
ISABELLA ROSE
GAVIN SALVO
KENDAL STULL
KEIRA VERESPEJ
OCTOBER 9TH TESTING DAY
Sophomores: AWA (District Required Writing Assessment)
Juniors: Practice ACT
**PSAT will also be given on this day to any student who registers with the counseling office.
No school for 9th and 12th Grade
Watch for more details in a future email.
THANK YOU
Thank You
A big thank you to Zio's and First watch for donating gift cards for staff appreciation.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Yearbook Senior Tribute Information
Yearbook Senior Portrait Information
HAL INFORMATION
SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION
JINGLE 2024
ACT INFORMATION
The registration deadline for the national ACT test date on Saturday, December 14th is November 8th. (Late registration for the October 26th testing date has already passed) Please go to myact.org to register. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, please see your counselor for fee waiver information.
All current juniors will take the ACT as part of state testing on March 25th and current sophomores will take the PreACT the same day.
ACE Scholarship
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.
Social Media Information
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.
Attendance Information
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.
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
INCLEMENT WEATHER LINK
2024-25 Bus Information
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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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
PARENT ACCESS LINE
402-715-8000
Do you need your Synergy ParentVUE login and password? Call or email the Millard Parent Access Line.
MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Website: http://mshs.mpsomaha.org/
Location: 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8268
Twitter: @m_south_hs