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

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

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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.

APRIL

PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS

ELISE AMBROSE

JACKSON BLAIR

CHRISTOPHER CURTIS

ROZLYN DAVIS

ELLA ERICKSON

CHASTIN FREDERICKS

LANDON FREESE

JACOB HARRY

ZANDYR HERMAN

NOAH JELKIN

BENNITTO LUCERO-MOORE

ALENA MARKHAM

ALICE MAXWELL

KORBEN PETERS

STEPHEN PRASCH

ZACHARY SEMPEK

ELIJAH SLATTEN

MEENA STANIKZAI

MYA THOMPSON

JAYDA VARGAS

All World Language students participated in World Language Week at Millard South. During the first part of the week, the students listened to speakers addressing the importance of learning other languages and learning about other cultures. During World Language Week our students also attended a variety of culture and language sessions. The students experienced different music, food, dances, crafts, games, cultural information, and trivia from around the world.

Congratulations to the winners of each World Language Week contest:

Poster Contest

Level 1: Ava Beaman

Level 2: Quinn Hinsley

Level 3: Nova Roots

Level 4: Scarlett Roots

Level 5: Kailey Thompson

Commercial contest

First place: Teegan Chappell & Owen Quakenbush

Second place: Noah Kellar & Brayden Looman

Third place: Jonas Blecha & Israel Torres

¡Felicitaciones! Ich gratuliere! Félicitations!

If your student has any medication in the health room it will be sent home with students during the last week of the school year. Any medication that is remaining in the health room at the end of the day of the last day of school will be appropriately discarded.

If you have an elevator key card that you borrowed from the nurse, please return it by the last day of school to avoid a fine.

YEARBOOK PICKUP

If you pre-ordered a yearbook, please pick it up at the Concession Stand on one of these dates:

Thursday, May 8:

- 3:15–3:45

Friday, May 9:

- 7:30-7:50 am

- 3:15-3:45 pm

Monday, May 12:

- 8:15-8:40 am

- 3:15-3:45 pm

Tuesday, May 13:

- 7:30-7:50 am

- 3:15-3:45 pm

Questions? Contact Joanne Miller at jmmiller@mpsomaha.org

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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 your family will qualify for free and reduced lunch for the 2025-26 school year and you would like to request the bus for your student, you must complete this form by JULY 11TH. We encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.

You must complete the form every year, even if your student is currently on a bus route. We do NOT automatically submit student names for a bus route without a request as your transportation needs may have changed. Please note, you also MUST qualify with Millard Food Services for free and reduced lunch in order to request the free bus. The application will be found here and will be available the last week of July. Please note that your current free or reduced status will expire in September if you do not apply and re-qualify.

Information about setting up Parent Pay bus routes will be provided once we receive the 2025-26 information from the district Transportation Department.

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

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