March 3, 2026

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.

Millard Public Schools has been recognized by the Millard Business Association with the Landmark Award. This award recognizes long-term stability, growth, and a deep commitment to the Millard community.

The frequency of school attendance is a significant factor influencing student success. Overall, attendance is strong in Millard, and data indicates this is powerful for students. Over the past four years, students, and families have improved attendance. Help us keep the trend going!

Congratulations to our staff doing amazing things!

• Millard South Custodian, Odai Zekpa, has been recognized with the Nebraska State Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Outstanding Service Award.

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

• Diana Weis - CORE Teacher at Disney Elementary School

• Reynee Shanahan - Elementary Teacher for Millard Public Schools
• Michael Davis - Language Arts Teacher at Millard West High School
• Lisa Kallman - Counselor at Cody Elementary School

• Central Middle School Assistant Principal Brett Metzger has been named the principal for the school beginning in the 2026-27 new year.
• Central Middle School Dean Tyler McGee has been named an assistant principal for the school for the 2026-27 new year.

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

• Peyton L. Busteed – English Language Arts Teacher at Millard West High School
• Cole R. Renken – Special Education Teacher at Morton Elementary School
• Amanda L. Richards – English Language Arts Teacher at Russell Middle School
• Amber R. Allen-Cosimo – Fourth Grade Teacher at Upchurch Elementary School
• Taylor M. Grennan – Business Teacher at Millard North High School
• Amber J. Davies – Computer Teacher at Kiewit Middle 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

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