April 15, 2025

The Nebraska Department of Education is currently touring the state for input on developing a new strategic plan to guide the State Board and NDE in the future. They have reserved space through our district facility use process to hold a meeting in the district and have asked that we share this information with our community.

Nebraskans are invited to attend a focus group session to share their input. Everyone is invited to participate in 90-minute focus group sessions to provide valuable input.

A session will be held at the Millard Public Schools District Office at 5606 S 147th St. on April 30th at 6:30 p.m.

More details, times, and locations for sessions can be found online at:

https://www.education.ne.gov/commissioner/2026-strategic-plan/

Congratulations to our staff doing amazing things!

• Millard North Math Teacher Mitch Fricke has been named a Nebraska State Finalist for this year's Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

We welcome the following teachers to Millard for the coming school year:

• Robert E. Greenhalgh - Math Teacher at Millard North Middle School

• Jenaya S. Ennis - English Language Arts Teacher at Central Middle School
• Cole M. Mingo - Math Teacher at Millard North High School
• Megan M. Houdek - Speech Language Pathologist for Millard Public Schools
• Amber J. Atkinson - Preschool Teacher at Cody Elementary School
• Kinzy J. Bloomquist - Reading and Math Interventionist at Cottonwood Elementary School
• Michelle K. Boroff - Fourth Grade Teacher at Cody Elementary School
• Holly A. Lantz - Kindergarten Teacher at Norris Elementary School
• Tyler D. McGee - Dean of Students at Central Middle School
• Jennifer L. Querry - Third Grade Teacher at Neihardt Elementary School
• Sophia L. Schell - Second Grade Teacher at Willowdale Elementary School
• Graham M. Thomas - Speech Language Pathologist for Millard Public Schools
• Stephanie J. Sabin - Administrative Intern at Sandoz Elementary School
• Lindsey J. Hyland - Speech Language Pathologist for Millard Public Schools
• Jenna M. Carstensen - Administrative Intern at Rockwell Elementary School
• Nicole T. Davis - English Language Arts Teacher at Millard North High School
• Madelyn R. Lichti - First Grade Teacher at Aldrich Elementary School
• Kimberly J. Johnson - Reteaching Teacher at Morton Elementary School
• Alexander L. Sharp - Assistant Band Director at Millard North High School
• Madison R. Hilbert - English Language Arts Teacher at Millard North High School
• Grace L. Nelson - Third Grade Teacher at Morton Elementary School

We congratulate the following teacher on her upcoming retirement:

• Ladonna K. McCabe - French Teacher at Millard North High School

Back Row, left to right: Lisa Schoenberger, Secretary; Justin Curtis, Board Member; John Schwartz, Superintendent; Mike Kennedy, Vice-President; Amanda McGill Johnson, Treasurer

Front Row, left to right: Linda Poole, President; Stacy Jolley, Board Member

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