COMING UP ON THE HORIZON

• November 13 - MPS Foundation Jingle 2026 - 7pm
• November 16-20 - Term 2 Attendance Awareness Week
• November 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 4-8pm - No appointment needed
• November 25-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
• December 22 - Senior Recognition Ceremony - 1pm - Early Dismissal - 12:15pm
• December 22 - Last Day of Term 2
• December 23-January 5 - No School - Winter Break

Dear Parent/Guardian:

This is a reminder that our annual depression and suicide awareness lesson and screener will be occurring over the next few weeks. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

The safety and health of our students is always our top priority. Millard Public Schools annually educates students about the signs of depression and suicide awareness. This process includes a depression/suicide screener and most importantly, what to do if you are feeling depressed or suicidal and how to get help. Our district believes it’s critical to provide this information to students, guardians, staff and community members.

Millard believes one should never take these warning signs lightly or promise to keep them a secret. We understand this topic can be difficult and overwhelming but keeping this an ongoing conversation can make a difference. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among people from 10-34 years of age. We know suicide is preventable. Youth who are contemplating suicide often give warning signs of their distress. Guardians, teachers and friends are in key positions to notice these signs and to help. It is imperative for all to understand that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

For more information about the signs of depression and suicide, click here:

Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help

Sincerely,

Abby Bjornsen - School Social Worker Amanda Parker - School Counselor

ajbjornsen@mpsomaha.org amparker@mpsomaha.org

Millard families,
Your opinion matters. Millard Public Schools seeks to have engaged stakeholders to meet its mission. Strategy 1.2 (2018) calls for a survey to determine engagement of all stakeholders (students, families, staff, and community).

Please take 10 minutes to provide us with your candid input. Your answers will be anonymous. The survey window will remain open through November 13th.

Parent URL: https://mpsomaha.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4O4otJixOD0docS?Building=Keith%20Lutz%20Horizon%20HS

Note: If you have students in multiple buildings, you will receive a different link from each school. If you have time, please complete the form for each building

Your presence is a gift - thanks for sharing it!!!

Looking for ways to support your school?

Join us at the holiday event of the season – Jingle 2026!

Jingle is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites, and an amazing silent auction of 36 unique wreaths decorated by our schools.

The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connects Millard graduating seniors with over $160,000 in scholarship funding and helps our own Millard families in need.

Limited tickets available, purchase today! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/millardpublicschoolsfoundationjingle2026/

(All guests must be over 21).

Millard North - on North side of the building

Route #55

Monday - Friday

Departs at 7:25 AM

Millard South - on South side of the building

Route #56

Monday - Friday

Departs at 7:25 AM

Millard West - on West side of the building

Monday

Departs at 8:15 AM

Tuesday - Friday

Departs at 7:30 AM

The free/reduced meal application is now live on the MPS website:

1. Click on the “Departments” box: https://www.mpsomaha.org/departments

2. Scroll down to the “Food Services” tab and click on it

3. Click on the “Free & Reduced Application Information” tab and select the language version you prefer.

Students must…

• Pass 50% of their classes every term
• If they do not, your student will have one term to pass 3 out of their 4 classes to maintain their spot.
• Maintain good attendance
• If they are not, a meeting will be held to discuss their attendance.

Open Campus is a privilege for juniors and seniors attending Horizon. Open campus is reserved for students who meet the following qualifications to be in good standing each week.

1. The student must be passing all classes with a 68.5% or higher.

2. The student must be in good attendance - the student has missed less than 10% of instructional minutes for the week.

3. The student has fewer than 5 tardies (NEW REQUIREMENT).

JUNIOR PARENTS: If your student meets the qualifications above, they may go to lunch with your permission. Please complete this form to indicate that you would like them to be able to leave for lunch if they qualify.

Please do not call your student out if they do not qualify. We need your partnership to support your student.

Bailey will be joining the team this year to offer comfort, stress relief, and all the tail wags to our students' days. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Brosnan

Please click here to order from Jostens. All orders must be made online. We encourage our students to attend their home school graduation at the end of the year with Millard North, South, and West.

Graduation for Millard North, South, and West is May 29th, 2027

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If you have questions regarding any information in this mailing, please call 402-715-8468. Have a fantastic weekend.

Sincerely,

Dr. Emili Brosnan

Principal

Mr. Antonio Gonzalez

Assistant Principal