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February 4, 2025

February 4, 2025
February 4,2025

February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025

Today is the Last Day to Return Bond Ballots By Mail Today is the Last Day to Return Bond Ballots By Mail

Election Ballot Boxes Open Throughout Last Week of Election

The Millard Bond Election is now in the last week. To be counted, ballots must be returned by February 11th no later than 5 p.m. The Douglas County Election Commissioner recommends that ballots be mailed no later than today to ensure they arrive on time. After today, ballots may be put in election ballot boxes. Election Drop Boxes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No postage is needed on ballots placed in a drop box.


Douglas County Election Commission drop box locations are as follows:

• City/County Building: 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha

• South Omaha Library: 2808 Q Street, Omaha

• Charles B. Washington Branch Library: 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha

• Clarkson College Parking Lot 8: 42nd and Farnam Street, Omaha

• Goodwill: 4805 N 72nd Street, Omaha

• Ralston Police Department: 7400 Main Street, Ralston

• Asian Market: 321 N 76th Street, Omaha

• Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library: 5111 N 90th Street, Omaha

• Douglas County Election Commission: 12220 W Center Road, Omaha

• Douglas County Engineer’s Office: 15505 W Maple Road, Omaha

• Millard Public Schools Foundation: 5231 S 159th Avenue, Omaha

• Spring Ridge Shopping Center: 178th and Pacific Street, Omaha

• Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library: 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn

Sarpy County Election Commission Ballot Drop Box locations available for this election are:

• Sarpy County Election Commission: 1102 E 1st St, Papillion – drive-up and walk-up boxes

• La Vista Police Department: 7701 S 96th St, La Vista

Employees of the Month Employees of the Month

Thank you to our community sponsors who make the Employee of the Month special!

Sodexo Food Service & Facilities | Millard Public Schools Foundation | Millard's DJ's Dugout

Brent Gengler - February Employee of the Month
Brent Gengler
DeeDee VanRoy - February Employee of the Month
DeeDee Van Roy

The Student Showcase The Student Showcase

The Board of Education Student Showcase recognizes students for first place in state and regional contests and students who qualify for national events. Middle school recognition also includes the gold division champions for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling, and girls volleyball. We thank the Millard Public Schools Foundation for providing these awards for our students!

MN All State Band
MS Jazz Band
MWHS All State Band
MN All State Choir
MS All State Choir
MW All State Choir
MN All State Orchestra
MS All State Orchestra
MW All State Orchestra

Thank You to our Amazing Board! Thank You to our Amazing Board!

In honor of Nebraska School Board Recognition Week, the members of the Board of Education were recognized for their service. These positions are not paid, and members invest hours of their time and energy in meetings, school visits, and special events. We appreciate their dedication and service! Pictured below from left to right are Board Member Stacy Jolley, Treasurer Amanda McGill Johnson, Secretary Lisa Schoenberger, Superintendent Dr. John Schwartz, Vice President Mike Kennedy, President Linda Poole, and Board Member Justin Curtis.

Board of Education

Strong Parent and Staff Engagement Strong Parent and Staff Engagement

The Board of Education received the results of the 2024 Engagement Survey at last night's meeting. Parents and staff are deeply invested in Millard. The survey reflects that 91% of parents give the district an A or a B, and 94% of staff give the district an A or a B.

Staff Highlights Staff Highlights

Congratulations to our staff doing amazing things!


  • The Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals, Region II, has named Rockwell Elementary Principal Laura Malcom the New Principal of the Year.
  • The Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals, Region II, has named Cottonwood Elementary Principal Gina Rudloff the Elementary Principal of the Year.
  • The Nebraska State Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association has named Millard North Middle School Health Teacher and Activities Director Jamie Stinson as the 2025 NSIAAA Middle School Athletic Director of the Year.

Administrative and Principal Hires for Next Year Administrative and Principal Hires for Next Year

The following selections have been announced for open administrative and principal roles starting in the 2025-26 school year:


  • Dr. Nicole Burton - Coordinator of English Learner & Summer Programs - Millard Public Schools
  • Dr. Heather Daubert - Principal - Beadle Middle School
  • Eric Grandgenett - Director of Strategic Projects & External Affairs - Millard Public Schools
  • Dr. Todd Tripple - Assistant Superintendent of Education Services - Millard Public Schools
  • Mark Hilburn - Assistant Principal - Millard West High School
  • Karly Barada - Principal - Rohwer Elementary School
  • Dr. Courtney Manzitto - Principal - Upchurch Elementary School
  • Greg Wunderlich - Principal - Wheeler Elementary School
  • Vicki Pribil - Principal - Harvey Oaks Elementary School
  • Brent Gengler - Assistant Principal - Beadle Middle School

Welcome to Millard Welcome to Millard

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


  • Kaitlyn M. Feldman – Music Teacher at Rohwer Elementary School
  • Kimberly A. Shriver – Music Teacher at Neihardt Elementary School
  • Christina M. Stednitz – Special Education Teacher for Millard Public Schools
  • Zachariah D. Froehlich – Math Teacher at Millard South High School
  • Sara M. Petru – Spanish Teacher at Millard North High School
  • Andrea H. Clusiau – Social Studies Teacher at Millard North Middle School
  • Kacy D. Thurman – Counselor at Millard South High School

The Millard Public Schools Board of Education The Millard Public Schools Board of Education

Linda Poole, President; Mike Kennedy, Vice-President; Lisa Schoenberger, Secretary; Amanda McGill Johnson, Treasurer; Stacy Jolley, Board Member; Justin Curtis, Board Member

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