MSHS Counseling Newsletter
October 23, 2026
Zoo Academy
Are you a student that is passionate about animal care or conservation research? Millard Public Schools partners with The Henry Doorly Zoo for the Zoo Academy program. This is a half day program in which students spend half the day taking classes and participating in unique experiences at the zoo and the other half of their day at Millard South. Students must be on track to graduate and provide their own transportation to and from the zoo. Applications open November 1, 2026 and close November 22, 2026. Please contact your counselor or see Mrs. Cornett if you are interested and would like more information. You can also check out the Zoo Academy website for information.
Millard Career Academies
Sophomores, are you planning to apply to one of the 4 Millard High School Career Academies? Parents and students are invited to attend the Academy Open House on October 29th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
Open House Locations:
Business and Entrepreneurship: Millard South High School
Education North: Millard North High School
Education West: Millard West High School
Health Sciences: Horizon High School
STEM: Millard West High School
Click on this link to view more information about the Millard Career Academies and to apply. Remember that Academy Applications close on November 13th!
Seniors! It's not too early to start thinking about your preparation and plans for graduation in May. Click on this link to view key dates such as yearbook photo deadlines, cap & gown distribution day, and other important information.
Save The Date
The Counseling Department has great events coming up for you this year. Below is a list of event dates to review, add to your calendar if they apply to you, and get ready for a great year! Stay tuned for more information on each of these events as they get closer. Reach out to your counselor with any questions.
- Cap & Gown Distribution: April 27th, 8:00am - 3:15pm
- College Decision Day: May 1st, 8:00am - 10:00am
Goodrich Scholarship Program
Are you planning to attend UNO in the fall? Are you interested in having all tuition and general fees paid for, as well receiving a $200/semester book stipend? If yes, it's time to apply for the Goodrich Scholarship! The application window is October 1, 2026-Thursday, February 26, 2027, at 5:00PM (CST). Applicants can apply online at https://goodrich.smapply.org/. See important information below about this year's application process:
- Both unofficial transcripts and ACT scores are required—please upload all documents directly in the application portal.
- Please also upload FAFSA Submission Summary/Student Aid Index directly in the application portal (or applicants can bring to our office—UNO CPACS 123)
- Please use a personal email address as you will continue to use and access after you graduate
- The required timed essay will be delivered as a next step only to applicants who SUBMIT the online application by the deadline. AFTER the application process closes, eligible applicants will complete the timed online essay in a small application window through UNO’s Canvas
- The interview process will be the last step (only for eligible applicants who have submitted the application and completed the timed essay)
Smith Scholarship Opportunity
The Smith Scholarship supports Nebraska high school students from low-income families who are underrepresented in higher education and are pursuing a college or career education. The application period runs October 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027. There are two 4-year and 2-year options and the award amount is up to $15,000 annually for up to 4 years. Click on this Link For more information and to apply.
