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IN THIS UPDATE
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PRINCIPAL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
9th Grade
10th
Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
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President:
Vice President:
(Click on name to email)
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03/06: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
03/08: Teacher Workday*
03/09: Teacher Workday*
03/15-17: CABARET 7:00PM
03/16: PTO Meeting 9:00AM
03/22-24: CABARET 7:00PM
04/02-06: SPRING BREAK*
04/10: SGC Meeting 7:10AM
04/14: Prom 7:00PM
04/23-05/04: EOC TESTING
05/01: SGC Meeting 4:00PM
05/07-05/18: AP TESTING
05/24: Last Day of 2nd Sem.
05/24: GRADUATION 8:00PM
*=NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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MILTON'S PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION
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STUDENT SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Please note the student's schedule for school this week.
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MONDAY 3/5:
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REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
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TUESDAY 3/6:
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REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
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WEDNESDAY 3/7:
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REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
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THURSDAY 3/8:
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FULL RELEASE DAY FOR STUDENTS
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FRIDAY 3/9:
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DIGITAL LEARNING DAY
(students do NOT report to school)
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Please see BELOW for more information surrounding the Digital Day of Learning on Friday, March 9.
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DIGITAL LEARNING DAY
On Friday, March 9, Fulton County Schools will pilot its first Digital Learning Day where students will work independently from home on schoolwork and projects using district-issued mobile devices or home technology. This Digital Learning Day will serve as a make-up day for one of the school days missed due to inclement weather.
The structure for the Digital Learning Day is as follows:
Communication Expectations
- Teachers will communicate assignment expectations to students by Monday 3/5.
- Parents and students should communicate any questions/concerns with teachers prior to Wednesday 3/7.
- Teachers will be available to respond electronically to assignment questions/concerns in a reasonable amount of time from 9-11 AM on Friday 3/9.
Student Expectations
- Students will ensure their device/technology is appropriately working PRIOR to the 3/9 Day (Students with tech issues should report to Mr. Tran/the Tech Eagles in the Media Hub).
- Students will communicate with teachers concerning the need for alternate forms of assignment (no internet access at home, no functioning printer at home, traveling, etc.)
- Students will utilize the 9-11 AM window to communicate with teachers.
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EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK MARCH 12-16
Milton HS Celebrates Exceptional Children's Week: March 12-16
"Connecting Educators, Students and Communities"
Next week, students and staff will be highlighting both the accomplishments of our special needs students along with the inclusive environment we have created here at Milton HS. With many planned activities and opportunities for school-wide participation, we would also like to encourage ALL students, and staff, to PRE-ORDER an Exceptional Children's Week T-shirt as we will be wearing them at the school-wide Spring Pep Rally on March 16th to represent our "Connected Community" that is truly EXCEPTIONAL at Milton HS. Order forms will be available at the front office and in the 5200 hall. T-shirts will be sold in adult sizes S-XL for $10 each, cash or check only (payable to Milton HS). Any questions... please contact Chelsea Terrell via email at: terrellcm@fultonschools.org
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RFF FEEDBACK NEEDED
The Milton SGC is in the
FEEDBACK phase in our Requests for Flexibility(RFF) for the 2018-19 school year. Please c
lick the links below to learn more about our 2018-2019 RFF's.
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AP EXAM REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON
REGULAR AP Exam Registration
ENDS THURSDAY, March 8 @11:59 p.m.
*Late Registration is March 9 through March 15.
If you plan to take an AP Exam you MUST register online at:
or
You need the following information to have a successful registration:
- Student ID number (10 digit, school issued number)
- Student & Parent Email (make sure it is one you check regularly)
- AP exam(s) being taken
- Teacher name & class period for each AP class and corresponding exam
Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a confirmation page indicating that the exams you registered for have processed successfully.
If you wish to opt out of any AP exam(s),
please COMPLETE the OPT OUT FORM located a www.miltonhighschool.com
or by clicking
HERE
and return to Heidi Morrison in 1360.
If you would like to register for an exam not listed, or have any questions please email Heidi Morrison, MorrisonH@fultonschool.org or come to 1360.
Any registration on/after March 9, will receive a $25 late fee.
*Registration closes March 15.
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PROM TICKETS ON SALE
WHEN:
Saturday, April 14, 2018
TIME:
7:30PM to 11:00PM
WHERE:
College Football Hall of Fame - 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
THEME:
Touchdowns, Tuxedos, and Traditions
TICKETS:
- Tickets will only be sold ONLINE! (No cash or check purchases will be accepted at any time)
- You must pick up a tangible ticket - an online receipt will not be sufficient to gain entrance to Prom
- Tickets will NOT be sold after Spring Break. The last day to purchase a ticket is April 1st.
- Students may purchase a maximum of 2 tickets.
- Purchases must be made by a Milton High School Junior or Senior.
- If you are bringing a non-Milton guest - a guest form must be filled out completely and turned in at the time you are picking up tickets.
If any information is missing, you will not receive your tickets.
- Ticket pricing is as follows (no couples pricing):
- Week 1: 3/5 - 3/11 = $50
- Week 2: 3/12 - 3/18 = $60
- Week 3: 3/19 - 3/25 = $70
- Week 4: 3/26 - 4/1 = $80
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FEBRUARY TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Ms. Karol Higgins for being name Milton's February Teacher of the Month.
Ms. Higgins' teaching philosophy: Her goal as a chemistry teacher is to guide students through the often confusing and convoluted world of chemical symbols, equations and concepts with enthusiasm, clarity, and a sense of fun. As her students maneuver through this world, she wants them to become creative problem solvers, confident in their abilities and prepared for their next level of study.
She wants her students to develop excellent communication skills and use these skills to advance their learning as well as to demonstrate knowledge. In addition, she wants her students to enjoy learning chemistry and to realize the relevance of chemistry in their lives. She believes most students will rise to the occasion when quality work is demanded of them. Her role as a teacher is to provide students with relevant, engaging, real world problems to solve and the skills to meet those demands. Meaningful learning occurs when students are actively engaged in solving challenging problems utilizing their newly acquired skills and knowledge. Students should be encouraged to solve problems in unique and creative ways and allowed the opportunity to make mistakes and try again.
While chemistry is a mathematical science, there is still a great deal of verbal and written communication that is required of students. Written lab reports should be concise, accurate and demonstrate a deep understanding of the underlying concepts. While lab report writing is rather formulaic, it must be accurately modeled and requires practice and feedback. Writing with a partner and peer grading are two means by which students can improve their writing abilities. Students must also become effective verbal communicators. This is best accomplished when students feel comfortable expressing ideas and asking questions. As their teacher, she wants her students to know that she does not have all the answers. Her favorite student questions are those that require her to say, "I have no idea, but let's find out!" Opportunities for students to teach and learn from each other should be daily occurrences in the classroom. When a student clearly and accurately explains a concept to a classmate, both students benefit from the exchange.
The challenge of working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning styles and interests is best met by providing a variety of learning activities. The study of chemistry naturally lends itself to many different teaching strategies and holds an appeal to many different types of learners. Through the use of varied teaching techniques involving problems that are current and relevant, it is her hope that many of her students will be motivated to pursue chemistry as a college major and as a profession. While she does not expect all of her students to become chemistry majors, she does want them to understand the basic processes and methods used by chemists to solve complex problems. It is her goal that each of her students enter into adulthood with an informed view of the role of chemistry in modern life and the means to evaluate scientific issues as active members of a global society.
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FEBRUARY PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Ms. Caron Kelly for being named Milton's February Professional of the Month!
What makes Ms Kelly exceptional? Caron has been an amazing addition to the Milton Family this year. Although she did some subbing here in the past, she is now a full time paraprofessional in the ELL Department and brings incredible value to our building. Not only is she fluent in several languages, she is also a certified teacher and doing double duty as an RTI Intervention Teacher. She has worked tirelessly to provide our struggling students with the reading interventions they so desperately need. She stepped up to the plate when asked and has put 1000% percent into helping these students. Caron is not only a wonderful co-worker, but also a trusted and caring friend of mine for over 15 years. Thank you for all you do to better the lives of everyone around you every single day!! You are a true inspiration.
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ADVANCED DRAMA & CIRQUE AUDITIONS
Auditions for Advanced Drama will be held on
Monday, March 19
. Students will sign up for an individual audition slot outside of the Black Box theatre, or email our directors for a slot (emails below). Cirque auditions will be held
Wednesday, March 28
with callbacks
Thursday, March 29
beginning at 4:00PM in the auditorium. Rising 9th grade students will arrive later once their schools let out.
DIRECTOR EMAILS:
Larry Smith smithl4@fultonschools.org
David Hopkins hopkinsd1@fultonschools.org
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CLASS OF 2018 RED ENVELOPES
ATTENTION PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF GRADUATING SENIORS
Following our wonderful Milton tradition, we are once again giving relatives, friends and teachers an opportunity to honor our senior students by sending them a special letter of congratulations on their upcoming graduation in May 2018.
We will carefully keep these cards and letters for each student and distribute them after the Senior Breakfast. Every senior will receive a large RED ENVELOPE containing these messages and well wishes. The letters and cards will be kept confidential until they are given to the students at the breakfast.
You can drop off your cards and letters at the front office in the box labeled "RED ENVELOPES" or you can mail them to the school using the following address:
STUDENTS FULL NAME
c/o Milton High School PTO - April Petros/RED ENVELOPES
13025 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
ALL CARDS AND LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL OR DROPPED OFF MUST BE MARKED "RED ENVELOPE" ON THE OUTSIDE TO ENSURE DELIVERY!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RED ENVELOPE CARDS AND LETTERS:
Please keep in mind that letters will be collected for over 500 students. It is imperative that you follow these guidelines:
- SEND ONLY CARDS OR LETTERS 8 ½" X 11" OR SMALLER
- DO NOT SEND PACKAGES OF ANY KIND
- DO NOT SEND ANYTHING OF VALUE (i.e.: cash, checks, gift cards) we can't be responsible for it.
- If sending several envelopes inside a larger one, PUT THE STUDENTS FULL NAME ON ALL ENVELOPES.
- Keep letters and cards FLAT. You will be asked to come to school to pick up items which do not meet the above criteria.
ALL cards and letters MUST BE DELIVERED TO SCHOOL BY MAY 4, 2018. We encourage you to send your letters as early as possible. Let's show the Class of 2018 that they are indeed special to us and that we acknowledge their achievements of the past 12 years!
April Petros: abpetros@yahoo.com
Mellissa Hairston: mshairston@yahoo.com
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CLASE DEL 2018 SOBRES ROJOS
ATENCIÓN PADRES Y AMIGOS DE LOS GRADUANDOS
Siguiendo nuestra maravillosa tradición de Milton, una vez más estamos brindando a parientes, amigos y maestros la oportunidad de honrar a nuestros estudiantes del último año enviándoles una carta especial de felicitaciones por su próxima graduación en Mayo de 2018.
Guardaremos cuidadosamente estas tarjetas y cartas para cada estudiante y las distribuiremos después del desayuno para los graduandos. Todos recibirán un SOBRE ROJO grande que contiene estos mensajes y buenos deseos. Las cartas y tarjetas se mantendrán confidenciales hasta que se entreguen a los estudiantes en el desayuno.
Puede dejar sus tarjetas y cartas en la oficina de la entrada en la casilla "SOBRES ROJOS" o puede enviarlas por correo a la escuela a través de la siguiente dirección:
NOMBRE COMPLETO DEL ESTUDIANTE
c/o Milton High School PTO - April Petros /SOBRES ROJOS
13025 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
¡TODAS LAS TARJETAS Y CARTAS ENVIADAS A LA ESCUELA O DEJADAS EN LA ESCUELA DEBEN ESTAR MARCADAS COMO "SOBRE ROJO" EN EL EXTERIOR PARA GARANTIZAR LA ENTREGA!
INSTRUCCIONES PARA LAS TARJETAS Y CARTAS DEL SOBRE ROJO:
Tenga en cuenta que se recogerán cartas para más de 500 estudiantes. Es imperativo que siga estas pautas:
- ENVÍE SOLAMENTE LAS TARJETAS O LAS CARTAS DE 8 ½ " x 11" O MÁS PEQUEÑAS
- NO ENVÍE PAQUETES DE NINGÚN TIPO
- NO ENVIE NADA DE VALOR (es decir: efectivo, cheques, tarjetas de regalo) no podemos ser responsables de ello.
- Si envía varios sobres dentro de uno más grande, PONGA EL NOMBRE COMPLETO DEL ESTUDIANTE EN TODOS LOS SOBRES.
- Mantenga las cartas y tarjetas PLANAS. Se le pedirá que vaya a la escuela para recoger los artículos que no cumplan con los criterios anteriores.
TODAS las tarjetas y cartas DEBEN ENTREGARSE EN LA ESCUELA antes del 4 de Mayo de 2018. Le recomendamos que envíe sus cartas lo antes posible. ¡Demostremos a la Clase del 2018 que son realmente especiales para nosotros y que reconocemos sus logros de los últimos 12 años!
April Petros: abpetros@yahoo.com
Mellissa Hairston: mshairston@yahoo.com
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MILTON HOSTS EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Milton High School just hosted six students from our sister school in Okinawa Japan. In 2013 Milton sent 23 students to Hokuzan High School as part of the Kakehashi Program sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the 4th year of the exchange. The Japanese guests are attending normal classes with their host siblings half the day and doing activities with Milton's Japanese classes half of the day. Milton students bound for Hokuzan this summer will have friends waiting for them!
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DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual Enrollment Information for the 2018-2019 School Year Students interested in dual enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year:
- Pick up a Dual Enrollment Fulton County Contract from room 1340.
- Complete the form with both student and parent signatures and return to Dr. Higgins in room 1340.
- BY MARCH 30 turn into Dr. Higgins proof that you have submitted an application for enrollment to the university.
- BY MAY 24 turn into Dr. Higgins proof that you have been accepted to the university.
- When proof of acceptance is turned in the student will receive a Student Participation Agreement and instructions for completing their on-line funding application.
- BY AUGUST 1 turn in copy of official college schedule to Dr. Higgins in room 1340.
- When the official schedule is received the student's Milton schedule will be updated to reflect the college courses.
- You can view approved college courses and their high school equivalents at the following sight: https://apps.gsfc.org/securenextgen/dsp_accel_course_listings.cfm
- Be sure to look up courses by the appropriate year, term and school you are interested in.
- DUAL ENROLLMENT REMIND ACCOUNT: Text @drjhigg to 81010
- Contact Dr. Higgins in the counseling office for dual enrollment support.
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2018-19 ONLINE COURSE REQUESTS
On-Line Course Request Process
- Students interested in taking an on-line course as part of their regular Milton schedule must pick up an On-Line Course Contract located in rooms 1320 and 1340.
- Contracts must be completed and signed by both the parent and student.
- Once the contract is completed and signed, please turn it into the student's counselor.
- When the contract is received, the student must register for the course they have selected on either the Fulton Virtual or Georgia Virtual web site.
- Once the contract has been received and the student has registered for their on-line course(s), the student's counselor will approve or deny that request.
- Approved requests will be placed on the student's schedule.
- NOTE: counselor will not approve or deny courses until the On-Line Course Contract has been received.
- Please see the following web sites for more information and course registration.Fulton Virtual School: https://fulton.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx
- Georgia Virtual School: http://gavirtualschool.org/
***On-Line Course Contracts will be available March 1st***
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SPRING THEATRE PRODUCTION
Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd - and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times?
DATES: 3/15, 3/16, 3/17 & 3/22, 3/ 23, 3/24
**PG-13, This show contains adult humor and sexual
innuendo and is intended for mature audiences.**
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CLASS OF 2018 COCA-COLA BOTTLES
You can now order your child a commemorative Coca-Cola bottle with Class of 2018 written on the label. The bottles can be delivered to your child at the Senior Breakfast with their red envelopes or they can be picked up at school upon their arrival.
You may also order extra bottles for friends who have children graduating from high school this year. These bottles will be available for pick-up at Milton upon their delivery.
COST: $5 per bottle
BY CHECK
(NO CASH PLEASE)
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TEXT A TIP
Milton High School is piloting a support program with Fulton County for our students called Text A Tip. Text A Tip is an ANONYMOUS support line for our all of our students.
The line is staffed 24/7 by a licensed clinician in Fulton County and available to students in need of assistance with everything from anxiety and depression to school challenges and parental problems. Every text remains completely anonymous.
Students will be able to access
Text A Tip by doing the following on their mobile device:
- Text EAGLES to 1-844-201-9946
- The student will get a response within 5 minutes from a licensed clinician
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Week of MARCH 5:
STUDENTS:
JUNIOR BOOTCAMP (All lunches)
Monday 3/5
Wednesday 3/7
Tuesday 3/13
Thursday 3/15
Students will use the time during Junior Boot Camp to get a head start on the college application process. We will begin brainstorming college lists, creating necessary accounts (Parchment/GA Futures...), starting on activity trackers and resumes, as well as taking a brief look at the Common App and talking about managing deadlines. You are welcome to sign up for as many sessions as you would like, because the same topics will be covered during each session and you can move the topics at your own pace. Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/SKyBwjS
COLLEGE VISITS
TUE 3/6: University of Mississippi 3rd Period
TUE 3/6: Period Purdue University 5th Period
WED 3/14: Reinhardt University 3rd Period
WED 3/14: University of Alabama 4th Period
WED 3/14: Brenau University 5th Period
TUE 3/20: College of Coastal Georgia 3rd Period
TUE 3/20: Auburn University 4th Period
TUE 3/20: Columbus State University 5th Period
Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/milton-high-school-college-and-career-center-10771107638
TEST PREP:
SPRING TEST PREP OPTIONS-for all test prep information, including pricing and sign up, please visit www.mhsccc.com
Appointments with Monica:
Tuesday 8:30-10:00AM
Appointments with Shannon:
Mondays 9:00-10:30AM
Fridays 8:30-10:30AM
Drop-In Hours: Wednesdays 1:30-3:30PM
For complete details on all of the seminars and opportunities for students and parents, please visit our website at www.mhsccc.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
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PTO BUSINESS PARTNER FEATURE
North Fulton School of Music, Georgia's premier music lessons school, opened in 1988 as Peggy Still School of Music. We teach over 500 students of all ages and levels in most major instruments including voice, piano, guitar, drums, strings, brass, and woodwinds. We also provide our students with performance opportunities and programs such as recitals, open mics, karaoke events, master classes, community performances, assessments, ABRSM exam prep, All-State Prep, Artist Development programs, and an in-house recording studio. Learning music couldn't get easier with our degreed, professional, upbeat, and supportive teachers.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MHS STUDENTS: Mention this ad during registration to get a Free 30-min Trial Lesson & $25 off your first month's lessons!
PHONE: 770-753-0322
ADDRESS: 11775 Northfall Lane,
Suite 203 in Alpharetta
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EAGLE PRIDE
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS
ART
Congratulations to the following students for exhibiting their artwork in the Capitol Art Exhibit in Atlanta: Molly Sims, Tingting Brill, Yash Yadlapati, and Zach Ritterling. The Capitol Art Exhibit is co-sponsored by the Secretary of State and the Georgia Art Education Association, and it is the largest K-12 art exhibit in Georgia! The students were recently honored at a reception where families, educators, legislators and State Superintendent Woods joined together to celebrate the students' accomplishments.
WINTERGUARD
Congratulations to the Milton Winterguard for being named
Finalists at this year's WGI Atlanta Regional
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ACADEMICS
JAPANESE
Congratulation to the following students who dominated this weekend's Japanese Academic Challenge. 23 Teams from all Japanese high school programs in Georgia competed at 4 Levels in a quiz bowl style competition. All the Milton Teams made it to the finals & took medals!
Level 2- 1st Place: Pablo Alaluf, Samuel Gordon & Oscar Gross
Level 3- 1st Place: Christina Wang & Charlotte Chen
Level 4- 1st Place: Jack Gordon & My Nguyen
Level 1- 3rd Place: Nalani Palmer & Jocelyn Gillespie
Level 2- 2nd Place: Chase Belcher & Kevin Mowrey
Level 3- 3rd Place: Gladis Ruiz & Robert Cashin
Level 4- 3rd Place: Brandan Alimuddin & Shannen Bartlett
ATHLETICS
GIRLS SOCCER
A big congrats to the UNDEFEATED Varsity Girls Soccer team ranked #10 in the 7A division. All Milton Soccer teams enjoyed a clean sweep over West Forsyth this week in all 4 games (JV & Varsity)!
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
HOME EVENTS
3/5 MON: JV Soccer v Lambert B 5:55/G 7:30PM
3/5 MON: JV Girls Tennis v Pope @ 4:00PM
3/5 MON: 9th Baseball v Forsyth Central @ 5:55PM
3/6 TUE: Girls Tennis v South Forsyth @ 4:00PM
3/7 WED: JV Baseball v North Forsyth @ 5:55PM
3/7 WED: 9th Boys Lacrosse v South Forsyth @ 6:30PM
3/7 WED: Boys Tennis v Northview @ 4:00PM
3/8 THU: Boys Lacrosse v South Forsyth JV 5:55/V 7:45PM
3/8 THU: Girls Tennis v Forsyth Central @ 4:00PM
3/9 FRI: Soccer v South Forsyth G 5:55/B 8:00PM
3/10 SAT: 9th Boys Lacrosse v Kings Ridge @ 11:00AM
AWAY
3/5 MON: JV Baseball v North Forsyth @ 5:55PM
3/5 MON: JV Boys Tennis v Pope @ 4:00PM
3/6 TUE: Boys Golf v Roswell at Brookfield CC @ 3:45PM
3/6 TUE: Soccer v Lambert G 5:55/B 8:00PM
3/6 TUE: Boys Tennis v South Forsyth @ 4:00PM
3/6 TUE: Girls Golf v Alpharetta at Crooked Creek @ 3:30PM
3/7 WED: Baseball v St. Petersburg (FL) @ 4:00PM
3/7 WED: JV Boys Tennis v Lassiter @ 4:00PM
3/7 WED: Girls Golf v Etowah at Atlanta National @ 3:30PM
3/7 WED: Girls Lacrosse v South Forsyth @ 6:00PM
3/7 WED: JV Girls Tennis v Lassiter at Wills Park @ 4:00PM
3/7 WED: Girls Tennis v Northview @ 4:00PM
3/7 WED: Gymnastics Meet @ Westminster @ 5:00PM
3/8 THU: Baseball v Northeast (FL) @ 7:00PM
3/8 THU: JV Soccer v South Forsyth G 5:55/B 7:30PM
3/8 THU: Boys Tennis v Forsyth Central @ 4:00PM
3/10 SAT: JV Boys Golf v Buford at Bears Best
3/10 SAT: Boys Lacrosse v Northview @ 12:30PM
3/10 SAT: Gymnastics Meet @ Buford @ 3:00PM
3/10 SAT: Track & Field @ Lassiter Invitational @ 9:00AM
3/10 SAT: Track & Field @ Jerry Arnold GA Challenge at Mill Creek @ 9:00AM
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