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Welcome to Millard West
Yan Zhang - Recipient of the 2011-12 Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement
Millard West NewsMillard West News
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August 2012 Year 18, Issue 1
Millard West Administrators Millard Board of Educa on Dr. Greg Tiemann – Principal Mr. Dave Anderson Dr. Jennifer Allen – Asst. Principal, Curriculum & Instruc on & 10th Grade Students Mr. Todd Clarke Mr. Harry Grimminger – Asst. Principal, Student Services & 9th Grade Students Mr. Mike Kennedy Mr. Robert Lamberty – Asst. Principal, Assessment & 12th Grade Students Mr. Mike Pate Mrs. Stacy Longacre – Asst. Principal, Safety/Security & 11th Grade Students Mrs. Linda Poole Mr. Chris Loofe ‐ Asst. Principal, Ac vi es Director Mr. Pat Ricke s Dr. Keith Lutz – Superintendent
Mission Statement Millard West, a con nuously improving professional learning community, inves ng in each learner
through an inclusive environment, guided by high expecta ons, guarantees personal and academic growth and the ability to successfully compete and posi vely contribute to an increasingly globalized society.
Index Back‐To‐School Informa on……………………… 2 2012‐2013 Kick‐Off………………….……….………. 3 Bell Schedule…..………………………………..….….. 4 A endance Office Informa on ……………….. 5 Student Rules…….……………………………………… 6‐7 Grade Repor ng & Conferences………………. 7 ACT & SAT Test Dates ..………………………..…… 8 Hours – Library, Tes ng & Study Center…… 9 Orchestra News…………………………………………. 10
GIFTS…………………………………………………………. 10 Ac vi es & Athle cs News………………………. 11‐13 Millard West Calendar 2012‐13………………… 14 Yearbook Order Form…………………….…………. 15 Senior Photo Informa on……...……….….…….. 16 Senior Tribute………………………………..………….. 17 Post Prom……………….…………………………………. 18 Booster Club Membership…………………………. 19
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SCHOOL BEGINS
Wednesday, August 15 9th Grade Students only
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 All Students
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROCESS 2012-2013 The Back-To-School Process is scheduled for August 3rd and August 6th. Specific times and designated alphabet days are as follows:
Date Alpha Time Fri., August 3 A-K 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon., August 6 L-Z 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Make-up Date: Mon, Aug. 13 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
At the Back-To-School Process, students turn in neces-sary forms, get schedules and lockers, pay for activity tickets and parking permits. Seniors will also turn in diploma cards and pay a transcript fee. Incoming 9th graders and new students will have their student I.D. pictures taken.
Millard Public Schools is offering all the required paperwork for the Back-To-School process online at: https://www.campus.mpsomaha.org/campus/portal/millard.jsp Once you complete the forms that apply to your student, please print, sign and bring them to the Millard West Back-To-School process. If you do not have the ability to print the forms from home, a computer lab will be available at Millard West during the Back-To-School process. If you need a paper packet or have questions, please contact the school at 402-715-6000. For technical assistance, please call the technology division at 402-715-6290.
Special Note: All 9-11th grade students need to have Jack Martin Photography take his/her picture to ensure that their picture is included in the school yearbook. If a senior isn’t getting a formal senior picture taken at a studio, they can have one taken for FREE by Jack Martin during registration. The only cost would be if a student then wanted to purchase the photos taken. STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORED DANCE The Student Council is sponsoring a Back-To-School Dance on Friday, August 17th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $2.
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 2012-2013 school year. As was stated in previous notes to parents, your registration process for your student needs to be thoughtfully done and accepted as complet-ed. 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 student’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 2012-2013 school year.
Dr. Greg Tiemann, Principal NEW STUDENTS 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 9th 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 3 & 6 to put money on lunch accounts and explain the variety of choices offered in our cafete-ria. 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.
myLunchMoney.com Add money to a student’s account View account balances Set-up automatic payments
Lunch Prices High School Breakfast $1.80 (includes milk) High School Lunch $2.60 & $3.10 (includes milk) Extra Milk $ .40 INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL Millard Public Schools provides parents/guardians access to student information via the District’s web accessible student database, Infinite Campus, Parent Portal. To register log on to: http://mps.schoolfusion.us/ Click on Infinite Campus Select Parent Portal Available information includes daily attendance, student schedules, grade book information, progress reports and high school transcripts.
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2012-2013 KICK OFF
Wednesday, August 15th 9th grade students only from 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. All 9th grade students will report to Wildcat I at 8:00 a.m. Bring your Tech ID and schedules from the Back-To-School Process. Lunch will be served at the student’s expense. First Student parent pay buses will run their regular routes.
8:00 - 8:20 Wildcat Welcome - Wildcat I 8:25 - 8:55 Quality Time
GROUP A (Aguirre-Gehringer) GROUP B (Gehrke-Krska) GROUP C (Kurz-Ramey) GROUP D (Recob-Young) 9:00 - 9:40 Handbook Assembly Activity Fair DAP/PLP Activity Academic Success 9:45 - 10:25 Activity Fair DAP/PLP Activity Academic Success Handbook Assembly 10:30 - 11:10 DAP/PLP Activity Academic Success Handbook Assembly Activity Fair 11:15 - 11:55 Academic Success Handbook Assembly Activity Fair DAP/PLP Activity
GREEN (Aguirre-Krska) BLACK (Kurz-Young 12:00 -12:30 Lunch - Commons Scavenger Hunt 12:35 - 1:05 Scavenger Hunt Lunch - Commons
1:10 - 1:55 Speaker: Aaron Davis “The Power of YOUR Choices!” Auditorium
2:00 - 2:10 Block 1 Class - Schedule 2:15 - 2:25 Block 2 Class - Schedule 2:30 - 2:40 Block 3 Class - Schedule 2:45 - 2:55 Block 4 Class - Schedule
3:00 - 3:15 Wrap-up & Review - Quality Time Thursday, August 16th All students report from 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Bring schedules you received at Back-To-School Process.
Ext. QT 8:00 - 8:30 Break 8:30 - 8:38 Block 1 8:38 - 10:03 Break 10:03 - 10:11 Block 2 10:11 - 11:36 Break 11:36 - 11:44 Block 3 11:44 - 1:42
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 1:42 - 1:50 Block 4 1:50 - 3:15
Friday, August 17th All students - Regular bell schedule
Monday, August 20 through – Friday, August 24 Regular Monday through Friday bell schedule. See bell schedule on page 4.
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Millard West High School Bell Schedule
Monday with Extended Quality Time Block 1 8:45 - 9:59 Break 9:59 - 10:07 Ex QT 10:07 - 10:37 Break 10:37 - 10:45 Block 2 10:45 - 11:59 Break 11:59 - 12:07 Block 3 12:07 - 1:53 Lunch A 12:07 - 12:37 B 12:27 - 12:57 C 12:47 - 1:17 D 1:05 - 1:35 E 1:23 - 1:53 Break 1:53 - 2:01 Block 4 2:01 - 3:15
Tuesday - 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 - 11:34 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
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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 between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. 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 2300 students daily is a huge job. As a result, the Millard West attendance office is an extremely busy place between the hours of 7:15 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 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.
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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 will be turned over to an assistant principal at the staff member’s earliest convenience. The phone/device will be returned to a parent/guardian on the day of confisca-tion or to the student the next school day. 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. EARBUDS AND HEADPHONES Students will not wear earbuds or headphones during the school day. Students found to be wearing earbuds or headphones will have the item confiscated and returned the next school day.
I-POD’S, MP3 PLAYERS, HEADPHONES, PSP’S, OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are highly discouraged from bringing these items to school. I-Pod’s and PSP’s are pop-ular targets for theft. Several of these items have been stolen in the past. Students bring these items to school at their own risk. If stolen, it is highly unlikely these items will ever be recovered. Millard West is not responsible for these items when stolen.
Failure to give the electronic device to any staff member upon request will be considered insubordination resulting in disciplinary action.
SKATEBOARDS Skateboards are not allowed on campus anytime. Skateboards brought onto campus will be confiscated. Parents will need to pick up a skateboard when confiscated. FOOD AND DRINK No food or drink other than water bottles with a cap will be allowed in Millard West classrooms. Teachers can make exceptions to this rule for curriculum related activities and Quality Time traditions.
During the regular school day students are only permitted to bring drinks which are unopened (sealed) in bottles or cans. STUDENT HANDBOOK During the first week of the new school year all students will be issued a copy of the 2012-2013 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).
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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.
DRESS CODE It is important for students and parents to be aware of Millard West dress restrictions. Tank-tops (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.
STUDENT PARKING This is a reminder that Millard West offers campus parking for a yearly fee of $35. For this 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.
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.
GRADE REPORTING PERIODS 1st Semester: August 15 - October 17 Progress Check: Thursday, September 6 Progress Check: Thursday, September 27 Final Grade: Wednesday, October 17
Final Grades are mailed home to parents. Progress Checks are given to the student. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thurs-day, Sept. 6th from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. 2012-2013 YEARBOOKS See flyer in this newsletter regarding purchasing a yearbook for 2012-2013. Yearbooks purchased through August 31st will be $60. From Septem-ber 1st through December 21st the cost will be $65. Yearbook sales end December 21st.
SENIOR PHOTOS & SENIOR TRIBUTES Senior photos and tributes need to be submitted by Friday, October 12th. See information in this newsletter for submission information.
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GUIDANCE NEWS
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.
2012-2013 ACT Test Dates
Students may register by going to the following website: www.actstudent.org
2012-2013 SAT Test Dates
Students may register by going to the following website: ww.collegeboard.com/students/testing
Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 August 18 - 24, 2012
October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 September 22 - October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3 - 16, 2012
February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12 - 18, 2013
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9 - 22, 2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4 - 17, 2013
Test Date Tests Offered Regular Registration Closes
Late Registration Closes
October 6, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sept. 7, 2012 Sept. 21, 2012
Nov. 3, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Oct. 4, 2012 Oct. 19, 2012
Dec. 1, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Nov. 1, 2012 Nov. 16, 2012
Jan. 26, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests Dec. 28, 2012 Jan. 11, 2013
Mar. 9, 2013 SAT Test Only Feb. 8, 2013 Feb. 22, 2013
May 4, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests Apr. 5, 2013 Apr. 19, 2013
June 1, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013
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MILLARD WEST LIBRARY We are sure that many of our avid student readers will be happy to know that there are hundreds of new books in the library! We have voracious readers at West, both students and staff. That’s what makes it exciting for the library staff! Students can find the new Millard Reads list on the library website link. We’re also very big on technology, and enjoy helping students through the intricacies of software and hardware use. It is a very good idea for all students to invest in a flash drive for project storage. As always, we’re asking students to save everything in two places, and we’re trying to remember to follow our own advice. Thank you to the Millard Public Schools Foundation for providing the funding to have the library open Tuesday evenings.
The Library hours are: Monday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TESTING CENTER - LOCATED IN ROOM 100B (inside the Library) 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 to report to the Testing Center to make up the work.
Testing Center Hours - In Room 100B Monday 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 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 21st.
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 Tuesday - Friday Store Hours 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. 7:10 - 8:00 a.m. 12:07 - 1:53 p.m. 11:34 - 1:37 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m.
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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 are unsupportable or the teacher funds it out of their own pocket. I now have 4 years of watching the great personal sacrifice and effort devoted to my own child as well as many others. I was personally inspired by an initiative that became reality in 2009 through Mr. Kip Colony, who hosted a holocaust survivor, Ms. Livia Bitton Jackson, and author of a book he used in his class. The idea was a student’s, but without his courage and support, it would not have been a reality. Her visit touched every aspect of not only Millard West, but the local community as well, and was the impetus for this request. It was the realization that there is no money available for Mr. Tiemann to draw upon and the desire to reward our teach-ers and staff with a supporting discretionary fund, that I started Generating Innovation for Teachers and Students (GIFTS) alias The Principal’s fund three years ago. Last year we donated $3200. Mr. Tiemann used the money to buy classroom technology that allows teachers to quickly assess class knowledge levels and tailor the lesson to the students. It has been met with rave reviews by both the stu-dents and teachers. Additionally, the science curriculum was updated and this past year was its first trial. In an effort to make it relevant and understandable for students, teachers are always looking for hands on materials and technology. They came up with a list that the school was able to fund through this gift. Not only do our students reap the benefits, but the teachers are also encouraged and motivated. Every year presents a new challenge as our school district is dedi-cated to helping our children be competitive in the 21st century and with it comes instructional needs and ideas to fulfill that goal. I am asking that as you write out your checks this year, you include one to Millard West High School for this fund. A $10 donation would be great but no amount is too small or too large and it is tax deductible (receipt will be provided). I will be accepting donations during registration. Look for the table labeled GIFTS in the commons area. I only ask once a year and your money is held by the school for use by the Principal. Thank you for any help you can give. Addition-ally, I ask if there is a parent who is willing to take this fund over, as my daughter graduated this year. It is a very small time commitment (send this letter for inclusion in the parent newsletter and collect money at registration.) I strongly believe that this fund should continue. If you have questions you may contact me at [email protected]. Sincerely, Paula Hinger
Orchestra News
The Millard West Orchestra Program is up and running. Here are some quick snapshots. Our student Leadership Team is in full swing, with an advance planning meeting and great ideas! Students who wish to attend the Dr. Tim Leadership Workshop on August 13th should contact Mrs. Ritchie ASAP. Our September 8th trip itinerary to Vermillion, South Dakota will include the nationally known Shrine to Music Museum and workshops with the University of South Dakota music faculty. Many of our orchestra students have been rehearsing at school throughout the summer to prepare for
SOLID auditions for the All-State Orchestra. Way to go! We will start this year with a fundraiser to replenish our Activity Account. Watch for brochures from
“Earth Friendly”. We have a new group forming this year- the “Eclectics”. This group will memorize music and perform
with choreography. Our Fall Concert will include our fellow musicians in the Westside High School Orchestra. Music is a
bridge. ☺♫ We look forward to a fantastic year at Millard West!
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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS EVENT INFORMATION 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 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR It is not too soon to be planning ahead for participation in athletics for the next 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 3rd and 4th terms of 2011-12. If you will not earn 20 credits, you must take summer school to earn those credits in order to participate in athletics for the first semester of 2012-2013. 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, 2012 and have the required forms completed.
3. Complete the student Participation/required forms, complete the Emergency Card, plus the Transportation Form. Turn them into the Millard West Activities Office.
4. Millard Public Schools has an annual non-refundable participation fee of $60.00 for each student partici-pating in NSAA sponsored interscholastic competitions. All students participating who have paid the $60.00 fee receive the Millard West student athletic admission pass and a participation card.
When all of the above steps have been completed and filed in the activities office, each student will be issued an Athletic Participation Card, which verifies that they have met all requirements for participation in athletics. Each student must give their Participation Card to their respective coach when checking out for their first practice. NO STUDENT MAY PRACTICE UNTIL THEIR PARTICIPATION CARD IS TURNED IN TO THEIR COACH. PLEASE! Don’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. A NEW PARTICIPATION CARD IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN NSAA ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES. FALL SPORTS INFORMATION The first date of practice for Football, Girls Golf, Boys Tennis, and Softball is Monday, August 6th. Boys and Girls Cross Country & Volleyball will begin the first practice on Monday, August 13th. Fall sports offered are:
Boys & Girls Cross Country - Coach Max Kurz Football - Coach Kirk Peterson Girls Golf - Coach Kent Speer Girls Softball - Coach Don Brummer Boys Tennis - Coach Dan Bratetic Volleyball - Coach Erin Byrd
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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS 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 2011-12 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 ENTER-TAINMENT 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.
Encourage your student to purchase an activity ticket. It is $40.00 and allows the student to gain admis-
sion 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.
Anyone can purchase an all sports pass for the 2012-2013 homes games for $50. 2012-2013 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. A booster club membership entitles each family to two booster passes which admit the holder at no charge to all Millard West athletic events, EXCEPT VARSITY FOOTBALL AND VARSITY BASKETBALL.
Contact the Activities Office for more information on how to join.
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MILLARD WEST CROSS COUNTRY - 2012
Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Country
1. What is Cross Country Running? It is a team sport where the runners from different schools compete by running a course that is marked off in a city park, dam site, or golf course. The distance of each race varies from 4000 meters to 5000 meters.
2. When does Cross Country Begin? Cross Country running is a fall sport. The season begins in August and continues through October. The length of the season is ten weeks.
3. Is there an Off Season Conditioning Program? Yes there is. The team will meet throughout the summer months to condition together. The meeting time and location will vary. Check the Master Schedule for more directions. Each runner will be placed in a group that meets their physical fitness ability.
4. What type of “Running Camps” are available? There are numerous types of running camps that are available for each runner. Check with your coach for a camp that will meet your abilities and interest.
5. Who races in the meets? A typical meet will have varsity and open class races. The varsity race allows up to seven runners from each school. The open class race has an unlimited number of runners. If you don’t make the varsity race, you still get a chance to run in the open class race. Everyone will get a chance to race. There is no “sitting the bench” in Cross Country.
6. How does a team score in a meet? You can compare team scoring to the game of golf. Low score wins. Individual racers are given a number according to their finish place. Teams first five places are added together and the team with the lowest point total wins.
7. What are practices like? Practices are geared to the physical fitness level of each runner. Beginning runners will run short intervals of 2 or 3 minutes followed by a short rest period. When the runner’s physical fitness level improves, the intervals will increase.
8. Where do we practice and how long? We vary our practice sites from Millard West running track, Walnut Grove Park, Chalco Hills, and Zorinsky recreation areas. Practices last about one and a half hours daily, from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
9. Which style of shoe is best for me? Peak Performance Shoe Store, 156 & Dodge St., will give Millard West runners a 20% discount. A know- ledgeable sales person will help you make the proper shoe decision based on size, width, and training.
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Aug. 3 First Day for New Teachers Aug. 3 “Back to School” Process 8-3:00 pm Aug. 6 “Back to School” Process 11-6 pm Aug. 8 First Day for Veteran Teachers Aug. 9 Meet and Greet for New Students (6:30 p.m.) Aug. 13 “Back to School” Make-Up Day 1-3 pm Aug. 13-14 New Student ELO Testing Aug. 15 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - GRADE 9 ONLY Aug. 16 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Aug. 17 Back to School Dance (8:00 – 11:00 pm) Aug. 31 Pep Rally Sep. 3 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Sep. 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00/College Planning Night (6:00) /Drug & Alcohol Parent Session (7:00) Sep. 20 Arranged Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 Sep. 20 Mock Interviews Sep. 27 Homecoming Pep Rally Sep. 29 Homecoming Dance Oct. 3-12 High School Retests (Oct. 9th and 10th AWA) Oct. 5 Red Cross Blood Drive Oct. 17 End of 1st Semester Oct. 18 NO SCHOOL – Staff Development 8-4 pm Oct. 19 NO SCHOOL Oct. 20 PSAT at MWHS 8am – 12pm Oct. 22 2nd Semester Begins Oct. 25 9th Grade Terra Nova – 8:00-12:00 (PM classes) 11th Grade Science & Social Studies ELO – 8:00-12:00 (PM classes) 10th – Report at 12:00 12th Grade – Senior Meeting and Class Picture at 10:00 Oct. 26 9th Grade Terra Nova 8-12:00 pm (12:00 dismissal) 10th Grade PLAN – 8:00-12:00 pm (12:00 dismissal) 11th & 12th Grade – Job Shadow/College Visit All Day Oct. 27 ACT at MWHS
Nov. 15 Mock Interviews Nov. 21 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Comp Day
Nov. 22-23 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break Nov. 30 Pep Rally Dec. 8 ACT at MWHS Dec. 12-21 9th Grade Reading ELO Dec. 21 End of 2nd Semester Dec. 22-26 Holiday Break Moratorium on Activities Dec. 24 –Jan. 2 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK Jan. 3 3rd Semester Begins Jan. 10 Open House (7:00 – 8:15) Jan. 15 AP Information Night 7:00 pm Jan. 18 Red Cross Blood Drive Jan. 21 NO SCHOOL - MLK Day – Staff Development Jan. 23-24 9th Grade- Report at 10:00 10th Grade- AWA Testing 8:00-9:45 am 11th Grade- State Writing 8:00-9:45am 12th Grade- Report at 10:00 Feb. 7 Advisement Conferences 4:30-8 pm Feb. 9 ACT at MWHS Feb. 12 Advisement Conferences 4:30-8 pm Feb. 15 Advisement Conferences 1:00-4:00 pm Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Feb. 18 NO SCHOOL - President’s Day Feb. 21 8th Grade Registration Night/Activity Fair 5-6 pm Feb. 21 Mock Interviews Feb. 26 ELO Retests (AWA) Mar. 12-13 10th Grade ELO Math – Pullout Mar. 13 AP Kickoff Night (5:00-6:30 pm) Mar. 13 End of 3rd Semester Mar. 14 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day Mar. 15 Teacher Comp Day Mar. 14-19 NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK Mar. 20 4th Semester Begins
Mar. 21-24 Musical Mar. 22 Pep Rally Mar. 25 11th Grade State Math 1st Group (8:00 – 9:15) Apr. 1 11th Grade State Math 2nd Group (8:00 – 9:15) Apr. 8 11th Grade State Science 1st Group (8:00 – 9:15) Apr. 13 Prom @ Century Link Center 8-11pm Apr. 13 ACT at MWHS Apr. 15 11th Grade State Science 2nd Group (8:00-9:15) Apr. 19 Mr. Millard West Apr. 22 11th Grade State Reading 1st Group (8:00 – 9:15) Apr. 29 11th Grade State Reading 2nd Group (8:00 – 9:15) May 1-3 Class Recognition Ceremonies (QT) May 2 Mock Interviews May 3 Red Cross Blood Drive May 6 -17 AP Tests May 7 Senior Honors Night -7 pm (Auditorium) May 13-17 9th Grade Reading ELO – In English Classes May 20 Senior Banquet (Commons) May 21 NHS Induction 7:00 pm (Auditorium) May 24 Commencement Rehearsal @ 10:00 Last day for Seniors (Civic Auditorium) May 25 Commencement 1:00 pm May 27 NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day May 29 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Full Day) May 30 Teacher Work Day Jun. 8 ACT at MWHS
No School for Students
Late Start or Early Dismissal
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. 7/09/12
Address questions to:
Mark Hilburn (Prowler Yearbook Adviser)
Introductory Price: $60
MUST order before August 31, 2012
remember and celebrateall the memories
by purchasing your 2013 Prowler Yearbook
Student Name: ____________________
Date: ____ Phone number: ___________
Grade: ____ QT Teacher: ___________
Total # of Yearbooks: ______(please use a seperate form for each student)
Total Paid: $_________ ($60 each)
Payment: Check #: _____ Cash: ______ (make checks payable to Millard West High School)
Please send to:
Millard West High Schoolc/o Prowler Yearbook
5710 South 176th AvenueOmaha, NE 68135
$60 Introductory Price expires on August 31, 2012
$60: Introductory Price: valid through August 31, 2012$65: September 1, 2012 - December 21, 2012.
(ALL Yearbook sales end Friday, December 21, 2012. A limited number of yearbooks will be sold during distribution for $75).
The Prowler Yearbook is a self-supporting program and receives no school funding.
Address questions to:
Mark Hilburn (Prowler Yearbook Adviser)
[email protected] 402.715.6067
Senior Photo Submission Deadline is October 12, 2012
face itwe want you in the 2013 Prowler Yearbook
Senior Picture Guidelines:• Full color digital print or image
(no black and white photos will be accepted)• Neutral background
(no outdoor/distracting background)• Head and shoulders, looking directly into camera• No hands, or objects in photo• If submitted digitally, 350 resolution needed• We will notify any individual whose senior photo
does not meet the guidelines and will allow exactly two weeks for resubmission within guidelines to ensure placement in the yearbook
• We cannot guarantee publication of any senior portrait submitted after the October 12, 2012 deadline. Starting in October, a list will be posted outside room 312 of all senior portraits submitted to ensure accuracy. It’s a good idea to check with your photographer to see if they are submitting the photo for you, or if you are responsible for submitting the photo.
• If NO senior photo is submitted, we will use the photo taken during registration (if taken), to increase coverage of all seniors in the yearbook.
• Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student and parent, not the yearbook staff, to ensure a senior photo is correctly submitted before the deadline.
Submission Deadline: October 12, 2012
Photo submissions:
email:[email protected]
(you will receive an email notifying you
the photo was received)
ormail to:
Millard West High Schoolc/o Prowler Yearbook
5710 South 176th AvenueOmaha, NE 68135
Acceptable Senior Pictures:
Girls Guys
Tribute Guideliness:• Please print information clearly
(or attach electronically).• Photo files submitted electronically must be in .jpg
format at 350 dpi. Please attach photo files in the email rather than pasting into email text.
• No photographer or pre-designed layouts. Please submit the elements and allow the senior tribute editors to arrange these elements.
• To have photos returned: Submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with the tribute materials. **Please note: Items may be returned as late as March**
• Late tribute submissions will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis, and if space allows, will be included.
Submission Deadline:October 12, 2012
Send your senior Student Name: ____________________
Parent(s): ________________________
Phone number: ____________________
email address: _____________________
Please send to:Millard West High School
c/o Prowler Yearbook5710 South 176th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68135
Address questions to: Mark Hilburn (Prowler Yearbook Adviser)
a message from the heartby purchasing your senior tribute today
Check ad type/size desired:
____ 1/8 page color ($65) 1 photo/20 words maximum
____ 1/4 page color ($100) 2 photos/40 words maximum
____ 1/2 page color ($175) 4 photos/60 words maximum
____ full page color ($350) 8 photos/100 words maximum
Total paid: ___________ Check #: ______ (make checks payable to Millard West High School)
# photo(s) submitted: ____ online _____ hard copy ____ total # of photos submitted
**Submit ALL materials together. If emailing images, send order form and payment to school, and indicate above
photographs are coming online.**
Message: (please print clearly or attach typed message)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. ___________________ Submission Deadline: October 12, 2012
sample tribute:
MadisonGiffinWe are so excited
to see how you decide to apply your faith, love, and compassion as you pursue your talends and future. We could not be prouder of the person you have become.
WE know you will be successful and live a meaningful life regardlessof the path you choose.We love you very much Mom, Dad, Nate
and Abbie
Joshua 1:9
Parent Name ____________________________________ Email ___________________________________
Phone ___________________ Student’s Name ___________________________________ Grade ________
Donation Attached: _____ $25 (suggested) _____ Other $ _____
Yes! I would like to help with Post Prom 2013;
____ Decorations Committee (begins meeting in the fall to make decorations)
____ Donations Committee (contacts businesses, makes gift baskets)
____ Entertainment Committee (plans entertainment for the night)
____ Food Committee (plans menu, contacts businesses, serves food)
____ Front Door Committee (event preparation, ticket sales, event check-in)
____ Clean-Up (immediately following Post Prom)
____ Event Worker (works night of Post Prom)
____ Please contact my business about making a donation
Business name and contact information:
____________________________________________________________ Sum12
JOIN THE FUN!
Make checks payable to:
Millard West Post Prom
Please drop off this form
at the Post Prom table
during the
Back-to-School Process
or mail to:
Post Prom
Millard West High School
5710 S. 176th Ave.
Omaha, NE 68135
13
Donations & Volunteer Sign-Up 13
Millard West High School Athletic Booster Club Membership
2012-2013 Please join us for another exciting year at Millard West. Your $30.00 Booster Club Membership includes two membership cards. Each card admits one person into all home Varsity sporting events (excluding Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball and Tournaments) as well as all home non-Varsity sporting events. OVER $600,000 CONTRIBUTED TO BENEFIT OUR STUDENT ATHLETES!!
Examples of a few things the Booster Club has done for Millard West:
Video Cameras for taping of Athletes/Events Fitness Center Equipment Record Boards Medical Cart for Athletic Events Laptop Computers and Software for Statistics Football Headsets Team Warm-ups Team Travel Expenses $1,000 Scholarship for Senior Male and Female each year Team Uniforms Baseball field improvements Swimming Pads Rain Suits Post Prom Digital Projection System and Cameras for the entire school “Wall of Fame” recognition of All State Performers
The Millard West Booster Club Supports:
Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Volleyball Tennis Football Wrestling Dance Team Soccer Golf
Softball Swimming Cross Country Track Please complete this form and return Millard West High School With your check for $30.00 to: Attn: Booster Club Membership 5710 S. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE. 68135 Member(s) Name(s): 1.________________________________2.____________________________________
Telephone: Home___________________________________Cell________________________________________
Student(s) Name(s) and Year in School: _____________________________________________________
Address/Zip:__________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail address: 1._________________________________2.______________________________________
___I would like to help with Booster Club activities and /or serve on the board in the future
Make checks out to “Millard West Booster Club”
Questions? Call Cindy Lear, VP Membership, [email protected], 402. 896-8367
www.millardwestboosterclub.com
