April 14, 2026

Welcome Back! Show up in April, shine in May!

A huge thank you to our community sponsors who make the Employee of the Month something truly special. We appreciate the support of Sodexo Food Service & Facilities, the Millard Public Schools Foundation, and Millard's DJ's Dugout!

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The Board of Education Student Showcase recognizes students with outstanding achievement in school-sponsored academics, athletics, and activities.

MNHS NE World Language Distinguished Scholars

Millard's business department continually seeks out opportunities to refinance bonds to save money. Millard recently completed a refinancing of a portion of its bonds, saving taxpayers more than half a million dollars.

At last night's Board meeting, the Board of Education approved new textbooks and instructional materials for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade English Language Arts. This was the second phase of the curriculum refresh. The first phase of developing the curriculum frameworks was approved by the Board last year. The new textbooks and materials will be in all classrooms starting next year.

Millard is always in an ongoing cycle of reviewing and refreshing curriculum. The process begins with work by committees of teachers and field studies. Additionally, all materials are available to the public during curriculum review open houses. Finally, the curriculum goes to the Board for approval.

During last night's meeting, the Board also approved the curriculum frameworks for two additional areas of study. The first was for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade science. The second was for 6th through 12th grade skilled and technical sciences. Textbooks and instructional materials for these classes will be chosen next year.

Congratulations to our staff doing amazing things!

Holling Heights Elementary Library Paraprofessional, Mary Reynolds-East, has been named one of the top five finalists for the National Education Association's Educational Support Professional of the Year award.

We congratulate the following teacher who will be retiring at the end of the year!

Linda S. Silva – CORE Teacher at Cather Elementary School

The following teachers will join Millard in the coming school year:

Eric S. Peterson – Counselor at Millard West High School
Cole T. Snook – Social Studies Teacher at Horizon High School
Madison M. Devericks – Social Studies Teacher at Beadle Middle School
Alicia C. Wickham – Kindergarten Teacher at Cody Elementary School
Cara A. Schrock – Counselor at Norris Elementary School
Alexandra GM Jones – Fifth Grade Teacher at Wheeler Elementary School
Tonja K. Sullivan – Fifth Grade Teacher at Morton Elementary School
Alyssa J. Callaghan – Fifth Grade Teacher at Upchurch Elementary School
Krista R. Malmos – Librarian at Bryan Elementary School
Kelli J. Heller – Behavior Facilitator for Millard Public Schools
Latosha M. Vavak – Special Education ACP Teacher at Millard South High School
Erin G. Smail – Fifth Grade Teacher at Wheeler Elementary School
Ian A. Bengston – Special Education Resource Teacher at Millard North High School
Natalie E. Bentjen –Special Education Resource Teacher at Beadle Middle School
Hanna R. Sunquist – Skilled & Technical Sciences Teacher at Millard South High School
Jennifer S. Miller – English Language Arts Teacher at Horizon High School

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

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