August parent newsletter 2015 by Millard West

Millard West News 5710 So. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000 402-715-6060 fax http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/ August 2015 Year 21, Issue 1

Millard West Administrators Dr. Greg Tiemann – Principal Dr. Jennifer Allen – Asst. Principal, Curriculum & Instruction & 10th Grade Students Mr. Harry Grimminger – Asst. Principal, Student Services & 9th Grade Students Mr. Robert Lamberty – Asst. Principal, Assessment & 12th Grade Students Mrs. Stacy Longacre – Asst. Principal, Safety/Security & 11th Grade Students Mr. Chris Loofe - Asst. Principal, Activities Director

Millard Board of Education Mr. Dave Anderson Mr. Mike Kennedy Mr. Paul Meyer Mr. Mike Pate Mrs. Linda Poole Mr. Pat Ricketts Dr. Jim Sutfin – Superintendent

Mission Statement

Millard West, an inclusive, continuously improving learning community, with high expectations, guarantees each learner develops personal characteristics and masters academic skills to compete and contribute in a globalized society. Inside this issue: Back to School Process .................................. 3 School Picture for ID ...................................... 3 Schedule Aug. 10—9th Gr Only ..................... 4 Schedule Aug. 11 ........................................... 5 Bell Schedules................................................ 6 Band Information .......................................... 13 Activities & Athletics News ……………………….. 15-17 Health Screening Info .................................... 18-21

School Calendar ............................................ 22-23 Class t-shirt order form ................................. 24 Student Transportation Information ............ 25 School Picture Order Form ........................... 26 Yearbook Information ................................... 27-29 Drama Information ....................................... 30-33 Prom flyer ..................................................... 34 Athletic and Club Decals Info ........................ 35-37 Booster Club Info .......................................... 38-40

Welcome to Millard West High School

SCHOOL BEGINS Monday, August 10 9th Grade Students only 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 All Students 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. MYSCHOOLBUCKS SCHOOL STORE Millard Public School District now offers MySchoolBucks School Store. This convenient online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for schoolrelated purchases. You can now pay for items such as activity fees, school lunches and more using your credit/ debit card or electronic check. Visit myschoolbucks.com to create your account. If you were using MyLunchMoney.com to pay for student meals, your account has now been rolled over to MySchoolBucks.com automatically. Use the same login and password as you used for MyLunchMoney.com to access your new MySchoolBucks.com account.

BECOME A TEAMMATES MENTOR The TeamMates Mentoring Program of Millard is presently in 29 schools. This school based mentoring program was started by Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991 in an effort to provide support and encouragement to school aged youth. Students of Millard Public Schools are matched with volunteer mentors from the community. The goal of this program is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. You can read more about teammates at www.teammates.org Volunteers are asked to give one hour a week to a student in grades 3-12. All meetings take place in participating schools. If you are interested in making a difference in the life of a child, please contact Terri Connell at mtconnell@mpsomaha.org or 402-7158768. You may also contact the Metro TeamMates office at sosborne@teammates.org or 402-3908326. Please be sure to let the staff know that you are interested in volunteering at a Millard school. Together we transform lives.

SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL MILLARD WEST FAMILIES: This note is very important and very serious as it relates to the classes your daughter or son has chosen for the 2015-2016 school year. As was stated in previous notes to parents, your registration process for your student needs to be thoughtfully done and accepted as completed. Parents must consider the spring registration process as being one of a near contractual agreement. We may not have the staffing to make changes in your studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule for the upcoming year. Changes will only be made in cases of computer error or a scheduling error on the part of the advisor or counselor. We simply do not have the capacity to make any other changes in schedules for the 20152016 school year. Dr. Greg Tiemann, Principal

STUDENTS NEW TO THE MILLARD DISTRICT Millard West High School students and their families who are new to the Millard School District are invited to meet and greet each other, student ambassadors, counselors and administrators on Thursday, August 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons. Tours of the building will be given, so bring your schedules. SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNTS Cashiers will be available during the Back-To-School Process, August 5 & 6 to put money on lunch accounts and explain the variety of choices offered in our cafeteria. Students putting money on accounts after school starts can do so from 6:30-10:00 a.m. daily. No money can be put on accounts during lunch periods. Student Lunch Prices High School Breakfast High School Lunch Milk

$1.85 $3.05 $0.45

STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORED DANCE The Student Council is sponsoring a Back-To-School Dance on Friday, August 14th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $3 at the door. .

BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORIENTATION 2015-16 Date Time Wednesday, August 5 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, August 6 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. **Please remember all fines must be paid before student/parents can go through Back-to-School Orientation. At the Back-To-School Process, students turn in necessary forms, get schedules and lockers, pay for activity tickets and parking permits. Seniors can pay a transcript fee. Y ou can log onto myschoolbucks.com to pay fees before coming to orientation. Just print a receipt to bring with you to orientation. All students, grades 9-12, must have their photo taken by Martin Photography. This image will be used on your student’s ID. You do not have to purchase a portrait package but students must have their photo taken. Visit www.martinschoolphotography.com for more information on Back to School pricing! Millard West’s Back-to-School forms are available on our school website—-click here Please read, complete, print, sign and bring these forms to Back-To-School orientation.

SCHOOL PICTURES – STUDENT ID or ACTIVITY CARDS New this year, all students, grades 9 – 12, must have their photo taken by Martin Photography. This image will be used on your student’s ID or ACTIVITY card for the 2015-2016 school year. Martin Photography will be at Millard West on Aug. 5th from 9:00 – 6:00 and on Aug. 6th from 9:00 – 3:00 to take photos. Make-up sessions will be scheduled over the lunch hour for students that are not available during the Back to School process. Watch the Daily Announcements for dates. We strongly suggest your student has their photo taken on the 5th or 6th of August. This will allow you the best pricing on photo packages and no delay in your student’s ID or ACTIVITY CARD being processed. Y ou do not have to purchase a portrait package but students must have their photo taken. Visit www.martinschoolphotography.com for more info and see the attached order form later in this newsletter with Back to School pricing! ID CARD – Students are provided one ID card that must be carried with them to school and at school functions. This photo ID can be used to identify your child as a current Millard West student. ACTIVITY/PARTICIPATION CARD – Students can purchase an ACTIVITY card for $40 that will admit the student into regular home sporting events free of charge. If students are participating in sports, show choir, debate, forensics, cheerleading or dance a $60 Participation fee is required which includes the $40 Activity card. Physical/participation forms and fees should be submitted to the Activities Offices before or at the Back to School process. This will allow time for processing before the fall games. Please call 402-715-6025 with questions. Go Wildcats!

9th Grade Wildcat Welcome Class of 2019 August 10, 2015—9th grade only All 9th grade students will report to Wildcat I Gym at 8:45 a.m. Bring your Tech ID and schedules from the Back-to-School Orientation.

8:45 – 9:05 9:10 – 9:25 9:30 – 9:45 9:50 – 10:05 10:10 – 10:25 10:30 – 10:45 10:50 – 11:00

Wildcat Welcome Quality Time Block 1 Class Block 2 Class Block 3 Class Block 4 Class QT (regroup) Group A: Aguirre – Hilburn Group B: Hoffman – Olson Group C: Palmer – Young

11:05 – 11:35 11:40 – 12:10 12:15 – 12:45 12:50 – 1:20 1:25 – 1:55 2:00 – 2:30 2:35 – 3:05

GROUP A Social Media Lunch DAP/PLP Activity Academic Success Activity Fair Scavenger Hunt Handbook Assembly

3:05 – 3:15

QT Wrap- & Review

GROUP B Academic Success Social Media Lunch DAP/PLP Activity Handbook Assembly Activity Fair Scavenger Hunt

GROUP C DAP/PLP Activity Academic Success Social Media Lunch Scavenger Hunt Handbook Assembly Activity Fair

Schedule for Tuesday August 11 All students report from 8:00 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. Bring schedules you received at Back-to-School Orientation

8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 8:38 8:38 - 10:03 10:03 - 10:11 10:11 - 11:36 11:36 - 11:44 11:44 - 1:42

Extended QT Break Block 1 Break Block 2 Break Block 3

Lunch A 11:44 - 12:14 B 12:06 - 12:36 C 12:28 - 12:58 D 12:50 - 1:20 E 1:12 - 1:42 Break Block 4

1:42 - 1:50 1:50 - 3:15

Millard West High School Bell Schedule Monday Block 1 8:45 - 10:09 Break 10:09 - 10:17 Block 2 10:17 - 11:41 Break 11:41 - 11:49 Block 3 11:49 - 1:43 Lunch A 11:49 - 12:19 B 12:11 - 12:41 C 12:34 - 1:04 D 12:56 - 1:26 E 1:13 - 1:43 Break 1:43 - 1:51 Block 4 1:51 - 3:15 Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday Block 1 8:00 - 9:30 Break 9:30 - 9:38 QT 9:38 - 9:48 Break 9:48 - 9:56 Block 2 9:56 - 11:26 Break 11:26 - 1:34 Block 3 11:34 - 1:37 Lunch A 11:34 - 12:04 B 11:57 - 12:27 C 12:20 - 12:50 D 12:43 - 1:13 E 1:07 - 1:37 Break 1:37 - 1:45 Block 4 1:45 - 3:15 6

MORNING BUILDING ACCESS Millard West students are able to enter the main entrance beginning at 6:15 a.m. The main East entrance will be the only way to enter the building before 7:15 a.m. The entrance on the West side will be open for student entry at 7:15 a.m. Tables and chairs are available in the commons area before school for students to study or eat breakfast purchased in either the Cat’s Den or cafeteria.

FIRST SEMESTER GRADE REPORTING PERIODS 1st Semester: August 10 - October 13 Progress Report: Tuesday, August 31 Progress Report: Tuesday, September 22 Final Grade: Tuesday, October 13

Last day to drop a class is Tuesday, September 15 Final Grades are mailed home to parents. Progress Reports may be viewed via the Millard Public Schools App or on the Parent Portal. An email will be sent out when Progress grades are posted.

OPEN HOUSE Open House will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. PARENT—TEACHER CONFERENCES Thursday, September 10—4:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT Thursday, September 10—6.00 p.m. SENIOR PHOTOS & SENIOR TRIBUTES Senior photos and tributes need to be submitted by Monday, October 5th. See the flyer attached to this newsletter for submission guidelines. HOMECOMING DANCE Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 –11:00 p.m. STUDENT PARKING This is a reminder that Millard West offers campus parking for a yearly fee of $35. Click here to be directed to a parking registration form. For the $35 fee, students are issued a parking decal and can park in student parking areas on campus. The student must provide a parking registration form signed by a parent and the student. Only the vehicle with a valid parking decal can use student parking areas. Students with a valid parking decal are free to drive another vehicle to school, but this vehicle must be registered in the attendance office on a daily basis. Students can purchase a second decal for $5. Purchasing a parking decal does not guarantee a parking space in the school parking lot. Please feel free to contact Stacy Longacre at 402-715-6006 if you have any questions regarding parking procedures. Money generated by the sale of parking decals is used to provide an outside security person to maintain the safety of student and staff vehicles. Millard West has a very low rate of damage or theft in student parking areas and the outside security plays a large role in this.

Introducing a new way to support Millard West Activities & Athletics that doesn't cost you an extra dime! We are excited to announce that we have partnered with TAGG (Together Greater Good), an Omaha start-up, to provide an easy and free way to suppo specific sports and activities at Millard West. They offer a smartphone app, ha when used at over 85 participating local businesses, the business will donate 5% of your purchase to YOUR choice of Millard West Activities and hle ic program

SO Easy! Step by Step How it Works: Step 1: Download the FREE app to your Android or iPhone. Search: Together A Greater Good Step 2: Go to participating businesses (listed on the app). Tell the server/cashier you want to "TAGG" your purchase, and tap the orange TAGG My Purchase button on the app. The business will provide an orange card for your app to scan. (Note: Pay the business as usual, no payment is done through the app).

Step 3: Choose Millard West High School, then select which sport or activity you wish to support. The business will donate 5% back to your chosen sport or activity, and right now it's being MATCHED!

The app is available on the Apple and Google Play Search: Together A Greater

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Learn more at www.TogetherAGreaterGood.com

MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Search the app store for Millard Public Schools today Did you know Millard Public Schools is mobile? The Millard Mobile App is powered by ParentLink and offers fast access to multiple resources all in one place. Anyone is welcome to download the app to access the district and school calendars, breakfast and lunch menus, social media, sports scores, contact information and more. The app is available for free for both Apple and Android mobile devices. Simply search “Millard Public Schools” in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Have a Windows phone or prefer to look at the app on your computer? Easy! Just go to https://mpsomaha.parentlink.net/ m. The MPS Mobile app lets you select the schools you want to follow, the sports, calendars and more. This tool is especially powerful for families. All parents and guardians should receive a welcome letter a few days after they enroll their children into Millard schools. The letter will include log in and password information so the app will be personalized to them, allowing quick access to student schedules, grades and library books currently checked out. For those hard-to-find library books hiding somewhere in the house, parents will enjoy the app’s picture of the cover of the books! Millard Public Schools can also be found on our blog at www.proud2bmps.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MillardPublicSchools and on Twitter @MillardPS. All of these are easily accessible on the new MPS Mobile App. For more information about the new MPS Mobile App, contact the district communications at mpscommunicates@mpsomaha.org and at 402.715.8200.

Dear Fellow Millard West High Parents, Throughout the year our principal receives funding requests from teachers to support student generated ideas and materials that would enhance their ability to provide our children the best education and experience possible. These requests are not funded by the Millard Public School System and frequently the idea is lost or the teacher funds it on their own. In 2009, this idea was inspired by an initiative that became reality through Mr. Kip Colony, who hosted a holocaust survivor, Ms. Livia Bitton Jackson, an author of a book he used in his class. The idea was a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but without his courage and support, it would not have become a reality. Her visit touched every aspect of not only MWHS, but the local community as well, and was the impetus for this request. It was the realization that there is no money available for Dr. Tiemann to draw upon and the desire to reward our teachers and staff with a supporting discretionary fund, therefore the start of Generating Innovation for Teachers and Students (GIFTS) alias the Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund five years ago. Last year, donations totaled $1,080. Dr. Tiemann used the money to fund purchases of an aquarium for a science classroom and cookies for the Outstanding Student Awards Presentations. With budget cuts these gifts have really been helpful to allow students to participate in many outside activities such as transportation on career day to: Briar Cliff College, Metro Community College South Omaha Campus, Chalco, and Habitat for Humanity. Our donations also provided transportation for a science class to travel to Chalco Hills for field experiments and orchestra students to visit Holland Center for a mentoring program. I am asking that you consider a donation to the GIFTS fund. During the back to school registration process you may opt to donate to the GIFTS fund online via My School Bucks or make a check payable to Millard West High School and drop it off at the GIFTS table during registration. The donation is tax deductible and receipts will be available. A $10 donation would be great but no amount is too small or too large. I only ask once a year and your money is held by the school for use by the Principal. Thank you for any financial support you can offer. Together we make a difference! If you have questions you may contact me at h_hutchison@hotmail.com. Respectfully, Heather C. N. Hutchison

ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION CLIP AND SAVE

Attendance 402-715-6010 (Use this number to report absences, call students in late, appointments, or phone messages) Guidance & Pupil Services 402-715-6015 Activities 402-715-6025 Millard West Main Number 402-715-6000 DAILY ATTENDANCE & TARDIES Parents and students are reminded that classes begin at 8:45 a.m. each Monday morning and at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday during the year. Students are recommended to follow a morning routine that allows them to arrive at school at least 15 minutes before class begins. This arrival time allows adequate time to socialize, organize school materials, and report to class a few minutes early. On a daily basis, many of our late students enter the building from 1 to 10 minutes late. Students leaving the house 15 to 20 minutes earlier can easily eliminate this problem. Students send a positive message to their teachers and don’t miss valuable learning time when present in class on time each day. Thank you to those students who are on time for class every day. This is one of those seemingly little things in life that can make a big difference. REPORTING ABSENCES If a student is absent from school, a parent/guardian should call the Attendance Office at 402-715-6010 or 402-715-6011 the same day to report the absence. Parents/guardians are expected to call each day the student is absent from school unless other arrangements have been made with the Attendance Office. A phone call will be adequate notice of the student’s absence from school. Handwritten notes will not be accepted by the Attendance Office to report an absence.

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE Being responsible for tracking the attendance of over 2400 students daily is a huge job. As a result, the Millard West Attendance Office is an extremely busy place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The attendance secretaries have a wide variety of responsibilities during the school day and each works very hard to serve the Millard West community. Incoming phone calls to the Attendance Office are numerous during the school day. We fully understand the need for parents to contact the Attendance Office to communicate about students needing to leave school for medical appointments, family emergencies, or other appointments. Coordinating these phone calls and providing necessary passes to students consumes an extensive amount of staff time. Please reserve your phone calls to necessary appointments and other Attendance Office business. Much too frequently our phone lines and staff time are tied up with calls requesting students to be dismissed to leave campus for lunch or to be dismissed from attendance at study hall. Millard School Board Policy states that students in grades 9 through 11 are expected to be in school all day. This group of students does not have open campus privileges and can’t be dismissed for lunch or study hall. We are asking you as parents not to make these type of calls. They consume valuable time of our Attendance Office staff. Thank you for your help with this matter. Your students will be seniors before you know it and will have earned the privilege of open campus. 11

TARDY RULES A student will be assigned to Tuesday/Thursday school when late to a class or Quality Time 6 times. Additional tardiness will result in disciplinary action including but not limited to Tuesday/Thursday School, suspension, removal from class with a grade of 5. Students arriving more than 20 minutes late for class will be recorded as excessively tardy (ET) and subject to disciplinary action. CELL PHONES/PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICES Student use of cell phones/personal technology devices is permitted during passing periods and in the cafeteria during lunch. Students will not be permitted to use cell phones/ technology devices in school classrooms for non-educational purposes (texting, taking pictures, accessing Facebook, playing games, etc.). A classroom teacher may permit use of cell phones/devices during class/quality time for instructional purposes only.

Any student use of a cell phone/technology device which disrupts a classroom can be cause for teacher confiscation of the item. The confiscated phone/device may be either returned by the teacher or given to a school administrator at the end of the class period. Failure to give the phone/device to any staff member upon request will be considered insubordination resulting in disciplinary action. Multiple infractions of classroom disruption involving a cell phone/device will result in escalated consequences. STUDENT HANDBOOK During the first week of the new school year all students will be issued a copy of the 2015-2016 Millard West Student Handbook. The handbook includes information specific to Millard West along with the Millard Public Schools Standards for Student Conduct. The Standards for Student Conduct apply to all Millard Public School students. Parents are urged to review the student handbook with students. It is important for both parents and students to know the contents of the Code of Conduct. Please take the time to read through and discuss this document with your student(s). DRESS CODE It is important for students and parents to be aware of Millard West dress restrictions. Tanktops (without t-shirt underneath), halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, mesh clothing, and other such revealing clothing is not acceptable for school. As a simple reference, shirts or blouses worn to school must completely cover the back and stomach of the student. Any garment should also have sleeves completely covering both shoulders. Excessively short skirts and shorts are not permitted to be worn in the school building. T-shirt manufacturers continue to develop clothing inappropriate for the school setting. Noted below are examples of T-shirt messages, statements, illustrations, etc., not acceptable to be worn at Millard West.  Vulgar or offensive messages.  Sexually explicit or sexual innuendo (inferences).  Demeaning or derogatory statements related to individuals or groups of persons (racial, ethnic,sexual orientation, etc).  Promotion of drugs, tobacco, alcohol.  Promotion of violence, weapons, aggression, etc. We know that parents and students will demonstrate good judgment while shopping for school clothes. The Millard West student body is expected to enter the school building each day “dressed to learn”. Please expect students to be confronted by a staff member if their dress is judged to be inappropriate. Millard West is a place of learning and appropriate school dress does make a positive difference.

School may have just started, but the Wildcat Bands have been hard at work all summer preparing for the performance season to begin in August. The annual March-a-Thon will take place on Saturday, August 15. The band will begin at the Welch Plaza Hy-Vee at 8:00 a.m. and visit the Hawthorne, Autumn Ridge, Lake Shore, Prairie Point, Rolling Ridge, Autumn Grove, Mission Hills, Mission Park and Cinnamon Creek neighborhoods. They will finish up at Millard West in the afternoon. Be on the lookout for signs leading up to the event to see if they will be visiting your street - don't forget to get a lawn concert! The Wildcat Marching Band will also perform in the Millard Days Parade on Saturday, August 29.

The Welch Plaza YoZone will hold another fundraiser day on Sunday, August 16 from noon until 9pm, mention the band and YoZone will donate 30% of your purchase. Area Pizza Huts will also hold their fundraiser night on Friday, August 28 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Mention the band on any order from the 168th & Q, 180th & Pacific or Millard Ave. & Q St. locations and 20% of your purchase will be donated. Don't forget to look for the band on TAGG during your everyday purchases, and thanks for your continued support of Millard West Bands!

College Entrance Exams Students planning to attend four year colleges and universities should take a college entrance exam a minimum of three times during their junior/senior year of high school. Students should also research their possible post-secondary institutions in order to review admission testing requirements. Please contact the Millard West Guidance Department if you have questions. For more information on ACT Test dates and to register for upcoming ACT test, go to: www.actstudent.org For more information on SAT Test dates and to register for upcoming SAT test, go to: www.collegeboard.com/students/testing Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.

MILLARD WEST LIBRARY Our many voracious readers will be happy to see hundreds of new books on our shelves. It never ceases to amaze the staff that so many of our kids just love to read! Technology plays a huge part in education today. Every Fall we encourage students to invest in a personal flash drive. Most of us have learned the hard way that we really do need to save twice.

Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 7:30-4:00 Friday: 7:30-3:45

TESTING CENTER This center is for students who have missed a test or other homework and need to make it up. The student needs to make arrangements with the teacher prior to report to the Testing Center to make up the work. Testing Center Hours Monday 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.—Lecture Hall Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.—Room 100B Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.—Room 100B STUDY CENTER HOURS - LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY Staff members are available to assist students in the following subject areas during our after school Study Center on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 20th.

Tuesday - 3:30-5:30 p.m. English, Math, & Social Studies teachers will be available to assist students Thursday - 3:30-5:30 p.m. Math, Science, & Spanish teachers will be available to assist students

SCRATCHIN POST For all your apparel needs, come visit us at the Scratchin Post. We are located in the Millard West commons area. The Scratchin Post is operated by Millard West DECA. Monday Store Hours 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. 12:07 - 1:53 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday Store Hours 7:10 - 8:00 a.m. 11:34 - 1:37 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m.

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES & ATHLETIC NEWS To view up-to-date athletic schedules go to: http://www.mhsaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=72&school_id=13

ATHLETICS FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR All students and parents are reminded that in order to participate in interscholastic NSAA athletics & activities, all students must do the following: 1. Pass a minimum of 20 credits during the previous two semesters. West students must be enrolled in a minimum of two classes in each nine week term. We strongly recommend a minimum of three courses and encourage students to register for four classes each nine weeks. 2. Have a physical exam by a licensed physician after May 1, 2015 and have the required forms completed. 3.

Complete the student Participation/required forms, complete the Health/Emergency Card, plus the Transportation Form.

Millard Public Schools has an annual non refundable participation fee of $60.00 for each student participating in school sponsored athletic activities. All students participating who have paid the $60.00 fee receive the Millard West student athletic admission pass.

All forms are available in the office or on the MWHS website under Athletic Eligibility Forms. PLEASE! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put off getting your physical or completing and turning in the necessary forms. Get them turned in well ahead of the first scheduled practice.

RECRUITING REALITIES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENT ATHLETES: A presentation for parents and student athletes about the recruiting process will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Millard West Auditorium. Focus of the presentation will be on academic requirements for entrance into college as well as an overview of the recruiting process from a college coaching staff perspective.

FALL SPORTS INFORMATION The first date of practice for Football, Girls Golf, Boys Tennis, and Softball is Monday, August 10th. Boys and Girls Cross Country & Volleyball will begin their first practice on Monday, August 17th. Fall sports offered are: FALL SPORTS COACHES INFORMATION Boys & Girls Cross Country - Colin Johnston Football - Coach Kirk Peterson Girls Golf - Coach Kent Speer Girls Softball - Coach Don Brummer Boys Tennis - Tom Koziol Volleyball - Coach Erin Byrd

EMAIL ADDRESSES ctjohnston@mpsomaha.org kapeters@mpsomaha.org KSpeer@mpsomaha.org dbrummer1@cox.net kozioltennis@gmail.com eebyrd@mpsomaha.org

THANK YOU TO PARENTS, FANS AND COMMUNITY! The West High athletic staff would like to thank all of our parents, students, fans and the Millard West community for their enthusiastic support of our athletic and activities programs during the 2015-16 school year. Your support in attending, participating and following our programs is appreciated. How can you support Millard West Athletics and Activities? It’s easy! Here’s how: 

Encourage your student/parent and friends to be involved in sports or organizations by participating or attending West High activities. High school sports and fine arts performances are the BEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUE around! Not only does your attendance provide financial support, but it shows our students that we care about and are interested in their lives and the things that matter to them.

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Encourage your student to purchase an activity ticket. It is $40.00 and allows the student to gain admission to any home athletic event at which admission is charged, without additional charge. It also allows them admission at student prices to all Metro Conference events.

2015-2016 Admission prices are as follows: Varsity Football and Basketball Adults = $6.00 Students = $4.00 All Other Varsity Sports Adults = $5.00 Students = $3.00 Non Varsity Events Adults = $3.00 Students = $1.00 

Join the Millard West Athletic Booster Club. Help this organization support our athletes and coaches with parents’ nights, banquets and fundraisers to help us provide in areas where revenues match needs. See attached forms for more information on how to join.

Cycling Club Launches Second Competitive Season We are entering our second season of racing, and this year looks to be much bigger than last year. We ended last year with 5 different schools participating, and this year, we look at the potential for 15 schools racing! Racing starts soon, so we will commence practices at the beginning of the year. Safety first. No practices, rides, or races will take place on public roads shared with vehicles, and helmets will be worn at all times. There will be no tryouts for this team, if a student wants to race, and participates in club events and practices, they will race. The club will meet once per week or two for group rides, training clinics, and bike maintenance. Races recognize individual racers, and teams accumulate season points for an overall champion. Our season schedule is still in development, but you can mark your calendars for the first race, August 29th is a mountain bike race at Camp Calvin Crest, just outside of Fremont.

We will have a meeting the first week of school on August 13th after school in Room 251 to go over expectations and complete necessary forms. Practice rides will begin shortly

after that, so we can get students prepared for our first race! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ryan Moseley,rmmoseley@mpsomaha.org. Races are fan friendly and exciting to watch, so bring everyone out and bring your cowbells! And help recruit new students and schools!

Don Stroh Administration Center  5606 So. 147th Street  Omaha, NE 68137-2647  (402) 715-8200  (Fax) (402) 715-8409

June 1, 2015 Dear Millard Families, In accordance with the new Nebraska State Statute, #173 NAC 7, Millard Public Schools are required to provide a health screening to students enrolled in our district. The screening is conducted to help identify health concerns in as early a stage as possible. Health screenings are not intended to be diagnostic, but to identify students with potential problems. Please see the attached Health and Human Services document identifying which screenings are given at each grade level. The new state statute requiring health inspections in Nebraska does not allow a waiver option. Parents who request that their child not be screened at school must provide a completed Affidavit of Parent/Guardian Refusal of School Health Screenings form from a medical provider. The screening results provided to the school are to be dated no earlier than May 1st of the current calendar year and must be provided to the school health office by December 1st. If an Affidavit of Parent/Guardian Refusal of School Health Screenings is not provided by December 1st, the child will be screened at school for a minimum of vision, hearing and dental. The cost of screening by an alternate provider is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Health Screenings for10th grade students will take place at Millard South High School on September 16th 2015, Millard West High School on September 24, 2015 and Millard North High School on September 17, 2015. Millard Public Schools will notify parents and/or guardians through the mail within 30 days after the screening if the results of student’s screening reveal any concerns. If you have any question about the health screening process, please contact the District’s Head Nurse, Nancy Nielsen at (402)715-6322 or email at nhnielsen@mpsomaha.org.

Bill Jelkin Director of Student Services

MILLARD BOARD OF EDUCATION Dave Anderson, Mike Kennedy, Paul Meyer, Mike Pate, Linda Poole, Patrick Ricketts, Jim Sutfin, Ed. D, Superintendent

EFFECTIVE 2/5/13 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 173 NAC 7 OPERATIVE 7/1/14 CHAPTER 7 SCHOOL HEALTH SCREENING, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND VISUAL EVALUATION 7-003 WHO MUST BE SCREENED 7-003.01 Minimum Required School Health Screening Schedule: The Department prescribes a schedule for screenings based on current medical and public health practice. See Attachment 1 for specific screenings required for child according to school grade level.

7-003.02 Exception: A child is not required to submit to school health screening if his or her parent or guardian provides school authorities with a statement signed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner practicing under and in accordance with his or her respective credentialing act or other qualified provider as identified by DHHS in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-249, and found in 7-005.01C2 of these regulations,

stating that such child has undergone such required screening within the last six months preceding the school’s scheduled health screening. A child must submit to any required screening at school for which such a statement is not received. The parent/guardian of _________________________________________________________ (name of child) is requesting the school health screenings required by Nebraska 173 NAC 7 as noted above be done by a physician (M.D. or O.D.), physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner instead of in the school setting. Please provide a statement that the above named child has undergone such required screening withing the last six months preceding the school’s schedule health screening. ________________________________________ (Parent/guardian signature)

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EFFECTIVE 2/5/13 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF 173 NAC 7 OPERATIVE 7/1/14 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ATTACHMENT 1: DHHS MINIMUM REQUIRED ANNUAL SCHOOL HEALTH SCREENINGS SCREENING by Grade or Age Level For procedural guidelines and competencies for each screening, see DHHS School Health Guidelines for Nebraska Schools. HEARING: pure tone audiometry

Age 3 -5 years

annually

VISION: distance

annually

VISION: hyperopia (near vision)

annually

DENTAL: inspection of teeth (Visual)

annually

WEIGHT/HEIGHT STATUS: body mass index percentile Physical Examination By physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse Visual Evaluation By physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or optometrist.

annually

Additional Indications for Screening: 1. New to district at any time, with no previous screening results available. 2. Student enters the Student Assistance Process, with no recent or current screening results available. 3. Periodic screenings as specified by the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 4. Nurse concern, i.e. sudden wt. loss/gain, change in stature or appearance; parent or teacher concern; audiologist referral. 5. Unremediated concerns from previous year.

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Notes: 1. The student with known hearing or vision deficits may not need periodic screenings for these conditions. This will be determined on an individual basis by the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or school personnel following the student. 2. Screening results may be taken from physical examination, visual evaluation, or dental examination reports if equivalent screening results are available and documented. 3. If parent/guardian wishes to refuse school health screening, parents/guardian must submit written statement(s) from a qualified examiner that the child has received the minimum required screenings within the previous six months, or the child will be screened at school. 4. Parents/guardians may waive physical examination and visual evaluation requirements

AFFIDAVIT PARENT/GUARDIAN REFUSAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH SCREEINGS This Affidavit is being submitted on behalf of: ______________________________________________________________________________ (Name of child) The above named child has undergone such health screening as is required (see Attachment 1) by Nebraska DHHS School Health Screenings Rules and Regulations within the last six months preceding the school’s scheduled health screening. _______________________________________________________ (Signature of physician (M.D. or O.D), physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner)

__________________ (Date)

Screenings done: ____ Height ____ Weight ____ Distance Vision ____ Near Vision ____ Hearing ____ Dental Restrictions or findings that could impact the child’s learning: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (Signature of physician (M.D. or O.D), physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner)

__________________ (Date)

Parent/Guardian: Return this signed statement to your child’s school if you do not want your child to undergo school health screenings at school. ________________________________________ (Parent/guardian signature)

_______________________ (Date)

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2015-16 School Calendar *Middle and high school calendars vary and are available at <www.mpsomaha.org> AUGUST M T W 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31

Th 6 13 20 27

SEPTEMBER M T W Th 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30

F 7 14 21 28

F 4 11 18 25

OCTOBER 9-10 M T W Th F 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 NOVEMBER M T W Th 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 30

F 6 13 20 27

Aug. 10

First Day for Students

Sept. 7

No School - Labor Day

Oct. 13

End of First Quarter

Oct. 14-16

No School - Conferences/Work Day/Professional Development

Nov. 26-27

No School - Thanksgiving Break

FEBRUARY M T W Th 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29

Dec. 18

First Semester Ends

Jan. 4

Second Semester Begins

Jan. 18

No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MARCH M T W 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30

Feb. 11-12

No School - Conferences/Professional Development

APRIL 4 11 18 25

Feb. 15

No School - Presidents' Day

Mar. 11

End of Third Quarter

Mar. 14-18

Spring Break

May 6

Half-Day for Middle Schools (5th Grade Orientation)

May 26

Last Day of School (half-day)

May 28

Graduation

This calendar includes four days of school that

5 12 19 26

MAY M T 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31

F 5 12 19 26

9-9

Th 3 10 17 24 31

F 4 11 18 25

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

W 4 11 18 25

Th 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

JUNE M T W 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

Th 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24

may be used in case of inclement weather. If fewer

DECEMBER M T W Th 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31

F 4 11 18 25

(or more) days are used, the last day of school will be adjusted accordingly. Quarter Dates/Student Days Oct. 13

46 days

Dec. 18

43 days

Mar. 11

46 days

May 26

JANUARY M T W Th 4 11 18 25

5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28

F 1 8 15 22 29

Total

45 days 180 days

JULY M T W Th

No School for Students Make-up snow days

Board Approved 1-6-2014 Board Amended 2-16-2015

4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28

F 1 8 15 22 29

Millard West High School Comprehensive Calendar 2015-2016 M 3 10 17 24 31 M 1 8 15 22 29

August 2015 T W T 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27

F 7 14 21 28

February 2016 T W T F 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26

July 30 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 3-7 Aug. 6 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 14 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 27

September 2015 M T W T F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 March 2016 M T W T F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31

First Day for New Teachers “Back to School” Process 9 – 6:00 pm “Back to School” Process 9 – 3:00 pm Veteran Staff/Fall Workshop Meet and Greet for New Students (6:30) FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – GRADE 9 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – ALL GRADES “Back to School” Dance (8:00 – 11:00 pm) Open House (7:00 – 8:00) Pep Rally NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30) College Planning Night (6:00) ACT @ MWHS Last Day to Drop a Term 1 Class Extended QT (Progress Checks by QT Advisor) /Senior Meeting Pre-Arranged Conferences (4:00 – 7:30) Mock Interviews Health Screening Extended QT Homecoming Pep Rally Homecoming Dance (8:00- 11:00) End of the Quarter / Term 1 NO SCHOOL – PSAT/ Building Staff Dev. NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day Semester/Term 2 Begins ACT Test @ MWHS 10 Grade ACT ASPIRE No School 9, 11, 12 – All Day

October 2015 M T W T F 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 April 2016 M T W T F 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 12

M 2 9 16 23 30 M 2 9 16 23 30

November T W 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25

2015 T 5 12 19 26

May 2016 T W T 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31

F 6 13 20 27

Mock Interviews Extended QT–Progress Checks, 10th Grade Meeting Nov. 12 Last Day to Drop a Class for Term 2 Nov. 26-27 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Dec. 12 ACT Test @ MWHS Dec. 18 End of Semester/Term 2 Dec 21-Jan1 NO SCHOOL WINTER BREAK Jan. 4 Semester/Term 3 Begins Jan. 14 AP Information Night Jan. 18 NO SCHOOL – MLK Day – District Staff Development Jan. 20-21 9th Grade – Report at 10:00 10th Grade – AWA Testing 8:00 – 9:45 am 11th Grade – NeSA W or ACT Meeting 8-9:45 12th Grade – Senior Picture on 1/20 (9:00) Jan. 28 Extended QT – Progress Check Feb. 1 Last Day to Drop a Class for Semester/Term 3 Feb. 6 ACT Test @ MWHS Feb. 9 Advisement Conferences 4-7:30 Feb. 10 Mock Interviews Feb. 11 NO SCHOOL – Building Staff Development/ Advisement Conferences (1:00 – 8:00) Feb. 12 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day Feb. 25 Incoming 9th Grade Night – Registration 6:307:30; Activity Fair 7:15 – 8:00 Mar. 11 End of Semester/Term 3 Mar. 14-18 NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK Mar. 21 Semester/Term 4 Begins

M 7 14 21 28 M 6 13 20 27

December 2015 T W T 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 June 2016 T W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 Mar. 24 Mar 30 Apr. 2 Apr. 6-7 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 28 May 3-6 May 16 May 16 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 30 June 11

F 4 11 18 25

F 3 10 17 24

M 4 11 18 25

January 2016 T W T

5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28 July 2016 T W T

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

F 1 8 15 22 29 F 1 8 15 22 29

AP Kickoff Night (5:00 – 6:00) 11th Grade State Reading Test Prom @ Century Link Center 11th Grade State Science & Math Test Last Day to Drop a Class for Semester/Term 4 ACT Test & Experience – 11th Grade No School, 9, 10, 12 – All Day Mock Interviews Academic Awards Ceremonies (QT) Senior Honors Recognition (WCI) Senior Banquet (Commons) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL /Teacher Work Day Commencement Rehearsal (UNO) Graduation (UNO) @ 1:00 Memorial Day ACT Test @ MWHS

This calendar includes four days of school that may be used in case of inclement weather. If fewer (or more) days are used, the last day of school will be adjusted accordingly.

Updated 06-12-15

CLASS T-SHIRT ORDER FORM Your last day to order is August 14th!

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AVAILABLE IN ALL GRAD YEARS!

T-Shirts: $12.00

Hoodies: $30.00

T-SHIRTS & HOODIES AVAILABLE IN:

Black, Charcoal, White & Forest Green - Sizes S-3XL

T-SHIRT

CIRCLE COLOR

CIRCLE CLASS YEAR

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2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019

CIRCLE COLOR HOODIE

BLACK - CHARCOAL - WHITE - FOREST

CIRCLE CLASS YEAR 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019

2XL

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QTY

TOTAL DUE

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$12.00

2XL

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GRAND TOTAL

SAMPLES AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING DURING ORIENTATION IN THE SCRATCHIN POST

Please return this order with payment to the Scratchin Post during orientation.

PAYMENT METHOD Name: Phone Number: Quality Time Teacher:

Cash, Check, or Card

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO

Millard West High School

Student Transportation of Nebraska , Inc. 10201 Sapp Brothers Dr. Omaha, NE 68138 Phone: 402-884-4222

ATTENTION: MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENTS – 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR 

Student Transportation of Nebraska, Inc. (STN) will provide Millard Public School Students who do not qualify for District provided transportation with a parent pay busing program. STA will provide transportation at the scheduled arrival and dismissal bell times each day. STA reserves the right to determine if a route is feasible based on ridership. A minimum of 40 students will be required to establish a route.

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2015-2016 Pricing ONE WAY (EITHER AM OR PM – NOT A COMBINATION)

ROUND TRIP (AM AND PM): Prepayment for the full school year (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 1st semester (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 2nd semester (due 12/15/2015)

$643.87 $415.00 $415.00

Prepayment for the full school year (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 1st semester (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 2nd semester (due 12/15/2015)

$535.82 $336.20 $336.20

5 PAYMENT OPTION (AVAILABLE FOR FULL YEAR TRANSPORTATION ONLY) This option consists of five monthly installments due before the following dates:   

1st Payment 7/31/2015 2nd Payment 8/25/2015 3rd Payment 9/25/2015

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4th Payment 10/25/2015 5th Payment 11/25/2015

Round trip: 5 payments of $168.10 (total cost of $840.50) One way: 5 payments of $136.58 (total cost of $682.91)              

5 payment option only available to those students who begin transportation prior to 9/30/2015. A $25.00 late charge will apply to any payment not postmarked by the specified due date. Payment must accompany the application or it will be discarded. Accepted forms of payment include MasterCard, VISA, check, cashier’s check or money order. A $25.00 processing fee will be applied to all refunds. Refunds are prorated beginning with the day passes are returned to our office NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER 3/1/2016. A $35.00 fee will be applied to all returned checks. For multiple students from the same family riding from the same address to the same school a $50.00 discount will apply to the 2nd and subsequent students. If you select the 5 payment option, the discount will be applied to the final payment due on 11/25/2015. A separate application must be submitted for each student. Applications will be accepted 6/1/2015-7/31/2015. After 7/31/2015 the routes will be written based upon the applications and payments received and there is no guarantee that stops can be added from applications received after that date. Please call STA at 402-884-4222 with any questions.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW – DETACH AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO: Student Transportation of Nebraska, Inc. 10201 Sapp Brothers Dr., Omaha, NE 68138 Student’s Name_________________________________________ School Attending___________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name__________________________________________________ Student’s Grade___________ Address____________________________________________ Zip Code__________ Housing Edition_____________ Home Phone #_______________________ Alternative Phone #____________________ AM Only PM Only (Please Circle One)

Round Trip Full Payment (Please Circle One)

1st Semester

2nd Semester

____________________ 5 Payment Plan

Office use only: Check #__________ Amount__________ Date received__________ Received by_______________

you can’t buy happiness, but you CAN buy a yearbook and that’s kind of the same thing. All yearbook sales will be online this year at BALFOUR.COM STEP 1: visit BALFOUR.com STEP 2: search for Millard West High School

NEW THIS YEAR: e-yearbooks

STEP 3: click on the Yearbook icon

Bring the printed book to life with a digital version of the yearbook! Viewable from any Internet-connected desktop computer or Apple iPad®, eYearbook features include flexible viewing and navigation, name or keyword search, and sharing of your favorite pages. add personalization to your yearbook

STEP 4: select your Yearbook Package and shop Individual Products

•Add your name and icon(s) to the cover •Autograph section •Clear protective cover •Signing pen set •Keepsake sleeves •Ribbon bookmark

QUESTIONS?? MR. MARK HILBURN

(PROWLER YEARBOOK ADVISER)

STEP 5: check-out

MRHILBURN@MPSOMAHA.ORG 402.715.6067

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY, PRICES INCREASE SEPT. 5, 2015

SENIOR PICTURE INFORMATION because let’s face it, you want to be pictured with your class SENIOR PICTURE REQUIREMENTS:

SENIOR PHOTO • Full color digital image DEADLINE: (no black and white photos will be accepted) • Neutral background (no distracting backgrounds) MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 • Outdoor photos are highly discouraged • Head and shoulders only (looking directly into camera) ACCEPTABLE SENIOR PICTURES: • No full body shots or hands in photos will be accepted • No props or objects allowed in photo GIRLS GUYS

SENIOR PICTURE SUBMISSION:

PRINT PHOTO:

DIGITALLY:

• 2 x 3 inches (wallet size) • 350 resolution needed • 2 x 3 inches image size (at least) • smooth finish (no texture) • clearly labeled: ‘senior photo’ • can submit photo on CD EMAIL:

MAIL TO:

mrhilburn@mpsomaha.org (You will receive a confirmation email to confirm receipt. If you don’t, please contact me)

Millard West High School c/o Prowler Yearbook 5710 South 176th Avenue Omaha, NE 68135

SENIOR PICTURE REMINDERS:

• We will notify any individual whose senior photo does not meet the guidelines and allow exactly one week for re-submission within guidelines to ensure placement. • We cannot guarantee publication of any senior photo submitted after the October 5, 2015 deadline. No exceptions. • Check with your photographer to ensure they are submitting the photo to the school (don’t just assume they are). • If NO senior photo is submitted, we will use the photo taken during registration (if taken) or the student’s junior photo to increase coverage of all seniors in the yearbook. • If you aren’t planning on having your senior pictures taken, Jack Martin Photography can take your senior yearbook photo during registration (just dress nicely). • Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the students and parents, not the yearbook staff, to ensure a senior photo is correctly submitted before the deadline.

QUESTIONS?? MR. MARK HILBURN (PROWLER YEARBOOK ADVISER) MRHILBURN@MPSOMAHA.ORG 402.715.6067

SENIOR PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015

SENIOR TRIBUTE INFORMATION give your senior a lasting memory by purchasing a senior tribute today SENIOR TRIBUTE INFORMATION:

SENIOR TRIBUTE DEADLINE:

Student Name: _________________________ Parent(s): ____________________________ Phone number: _________________________

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015

SENIOR TRIBUTE SIZES/PRICING: Check ad type/size desired:

email address: __________________________

____ 1/8 ($70)

1 photo/20 words max.

Please send to:

____ 1/4 ($100)

2 photos/40 words max.

____ 1/2 ($200)

4 photos/60 words max.

Millard West High School c/o Prowler Yearbook 5710 South 176th Avenue Omaha, NE 68135

____ full page ($400) 8 photos/100 words max. Total paid: ___________ Check #: _____ (make checks payable to Millard West High School)

SENIOR TRIBUTE REMINDERS:

• No photographer or pre-designed layouts. Please submit the elements and allow the senior tribute editors to design. • To have photos returned: submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with the tribute materials. Please note: Items may be returned as late as April.

QUESTIONS?? MR. MARK HILBURN

(PROWLER YEARBOOK ADVISER)

# photo(s) submitted on CD: ____ # photo(s) submitted hard copy: ____ total # of photos: ____ ALL materials MUST be submitted together. NO senior tribute images will be accepted electronically. Either include .jpg image(s) on a CD, or send in hard copy photos. Emailed senior tribute images (including images from photographers) will NOT be accepted this year.

MRHILBURN@MPSOMAHA.ORG 402.715.6067

SENIOR TRIBUTE MESSAGE:

Message: (please print clearly or attach typed message)

_______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________. ____________________________

SENIOR TRIBUTE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015

(Join the Millard West Wildcat Theatre Parent Booster Club!) We need your help to make our drama program a success and to serve over 100 interested students! Detach and return the bottom portion of this sheet to Millard West High School, Attn: Brooke Phillips, or email your information to bmphillips@mpsomaha.org First Meeting Dates:

Tuesday, August 25 and Tuesday Sept. 8 at 6:00p.m. in the Auditorium.

(Please note- We are especially looking for someone to take over our Costumes and Makeup department for our straight plays, email if interested!)

________________________________________________________________ Wildcat Theatre Parent Booster Club Registration Name:__________________________________________________

Date:__________

Parent/Guardian of: ________________________________________ Grade: ________ Contact Information: Email:____________________________________________ Phone #:__________ Address:_____________________________________________ ZIP___________ My interest areas are: (Circle all that apply) Fundraising

Publicity

Props

Providing Meals

Scenery

House Managing (ticket sales)

Decorating

Costumes

Other: ____________

_____I would like to become a part of the Wildcat Theatre Booster Club, and am including a donation of $25 to the cause. (Check____, Cash_____) _____I would like to become a part of the Wildcat Theatre Booster Club by donating my time and effort, and will not be including $25 at this time. _____I will not be able to become a member of the Wildcat Theatre Booster Club at this time, but keep me in mind for later!

WILDCAT THEATRE 2014-2015 HIGHLIGHTS Alex Minton (graduate) as the International Thespian Festival chair alongside Director of the Year, Brooke Phillips

CONGRATS ERIC KIMBERLY 2014-2015 Drama Club president was chosen to participate in the International Thespian Festival opening show

Nebraska Thespian Festival Awards 

Wildcat Improv Team became the State Runner Up and places first in preliminaries!

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Zach Peters received a Superior for his short film, giving him the chance to compete at the International Thespian Festival.

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Eric Kimberly, Holly Pridie, and Chelsea Schula all received Thespian Scholarships!

All Millard Festival The Cast and Crew of Almost, Maine wins Best Ensemble at All Millard Theatre

2014-2105 NHSTA Outstanding Musical: HONK!

Millard West Theatre Looking Ahead... 2015-2016 Orientation Booth 

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Get Audition Packets for our Fall Play, Lend Me A Tenor!

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Buy your season T-Shirts and MW Theatre Merch!

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Turn in your Parent Booster Registration 

Talk to the Drama Officers Fall Play

Lend Me A Tenor, By Ken Ludwig Winter Play The Tall Girls, By Meg Miroshnik Musical Little Shop of Horrors, By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Spring Play All In the Timing, By David Ives

2015/16 Season Presents plays about basket cases!

POST PROM NEEDS YOU! The “Party of the Year” planning is going on now, but we need your help! We have over 1000 students that attend Post Prom each year and the party is put on solely by parents. This means we have over 2000 parents that could be helping us today. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! This is a great way not only to give your kids a fantastic memory but keep them safe on Prom Night and meet other parents in the process. All Millard West parents are invited to help no matter what grade your child is in. We are also looking for Planning Leaders in the following areas: Decorations, Raffle Baskets and someone to shadow our current Head Chair to take over in 2017. Come see what it is all about and get answers to all your questions (Including our 2016 theme!) at our first meeting on Tuesday, September 1st at 7 pm in Room 175 for more details. If you are unable to attend, please contact Kim Gagne, Head Chair (mwpostprom@gmail.com) at 402-850-0989 for more information about what you can do to help! Check out Millard West Post Prom’s website and Facebook for schedule updates: www.millardwestpostprom.com

Donation & Volunteer Sign-Up (Please return during Back to School days or to school office) Parent Name____________________________Email_____________________________ Phone____________________ Student Name________________________Grade______ Donation Attached: $_________ ($30 suggested) YES! I would like to help! Check all that interests you! O Decorations (Painting, cutting and more) O Prizes (Letter preperation, prize follow up & pick up, raffle baskets) O Entertainment (Plan games, Texas Hold em’ Tourny) O Food Area O Front Door & Ticket Sales O Set up and Night of Post Prom Help O Please contact my business for a donation O I am interested in a planning position. Which one?______________

Make Checks Payable to Millard West Post Prom. Mail to: Post Prom c/o Millard West 5710 S 176 Ave Omaha, NE 68135

Order Form Millard West High School

Car Decals (Please Print) Parent Name: _______________________Student Name:____________________ Phone Number: _____________________Work Number: ____________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ City/ State: ________________________________________Zip: _________________ QT Teacher:_______________________________

Decal Design: _____________________# Design_________________________ (logo requested on decal) Color Decal_________________Black & White Decal______________________ (Please check. No additionalfee for color decal) Jersey Number: _______________________________________________________ (Jersey # may be ordered for no additional charge at a later date) Bottom Line: ___________________________________________________________ (Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s name to be printed on decal) Please place an X on this line if no name is requested Extra Line $1extra________________________________________________________

(i.e.: Varsity, JV, Freshman, All State, Captain, State Champs) Price includes $1.00 for shipping and handling # _________________________Car Decals x $14.00 = $________________ # _________________________Extra Line Decals x $15.00 = $_____________ Paid By: Cash _______________ Check # ______________________ Payments must be included with order See attached for available decals. Mail to: Denise Kar loff 4956 South 174 Avenue Omaha, NE 68135 Cell: 402-850-5904 Make Checks Payable to: Millard West Dance Team

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