September 9, 2026

Your Presence Matters!

So many opportunities are here for your students. We hope to see them every school day! Did you know young people who come to school regularly experience significant advantages? These really add up over time. Many studies have found that consistent school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of high school graduation. It's not just about finishing school, but also future earnings. Research by the Journal of Labor Economics found that students who regularly attend school and join in clubs and sports earn significantly more when they get jobs. We are here to help your student find an awesome future!

Board Approves New Path to Teaching

Millard has developed a new program for individuals with a high level of experience and expertise in a particular area to be able to pursue teaching while working towards their certification for teaching. The Alternative Certification Pathway Program assists eligible employees in obtaining teacher certification through the Master of Arts in Teaching program at Chadron State College. This is a pathway for professionals who have enjoyed strong careers in other areas to bring their talents to our students, and early results are very promising.

Staff Spotlight

The National Speech and Debate Association has ranked Millard North #2 in the nation! Congratulations to the Millard North Forensics coaching staff members Sabrina Denney-Bull, Noah Ford, and Madison Prophit.

Welcome to Millard!

We are excited to welcome our new teachers! Many new teachers appeared in last Spring's newsletters. The following staff members joined the district over the summer:

Parker J. Klyn – Language Arts Teacher at Millard North High School
Abigail M. Remus – Science Teacher at Central Middle School
Peter C. Hogan – Computer Science Teacher at Horizon High School
Frank S. Scharff - Special Education Resource Teacher – Millard North High School
Makenna L. O’Neal – English Language Arts Teacher - Russell Middle School
Kira L. Leget – Science Teacher - Millard North Middle School
Rachel SN Pachikov - Montessori Teacher - Russell Middle School
Kennedy B. Clark – Fifth Grade Teacher - Cather Elementary School
Lori L. Dingel - Special Education Teacher - Millard Public Schools
Charlotte M. Parker - Special Education Resource Teacher - Andersen Middle School
Turner A. Goa - Special Education Teacher - Rockwell and Cottonwood Elementary Schools
Maria V. Blondet – Special Education Resource Teacher at Central Middle School
Megan M. Lund – School Nurse for Millard Public Schools

The Millard Board of Education

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