CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MILTON

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!

2023 REGION CHAMPIONS!

IN THIS UPDATE

Any item with a RED HEADER is NEW INFORMATION. Any item with a BLUE HEADER is information from PREVIOUS updates.

NOVEMBER 15: Senior Day of Service

NOVEMBER 20-24: Thanksgiving Holidays (schools closed)

CLICK HERE FOR FCS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Homecoming 2023

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Night In Wonderland

October 28th 7:30-10:30pm in Milton Gymnasium

Ticket Price: $30

Tickets sales begin September 18 through October 28. Per Fulton County policy, credit card only, no cash will be accepted. One ticket per student ID. If the student is bringing a guest from another school, students will need to complete a Guest Form and return to room 1276. Approval and the "student ID" for guest ticket purchase will be sent via students fulton county email. Last day to submit guest forms is Tuesday October 24 at 2:00pm

Link to Puchase Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1112124?schoolId=GA5159

PTO MEMBERSHIP HOCO TICKET INFORMATION

"If your PTO membership included a complimentary Homecoming ticket and you have not completed the request, please do so by October 26. If you have submitted the form but not received your ticket, please check you email's spam / bulk box. If you still cannot find it, please email us. MiltonEaglesPtoMtk@gmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR GUEST FORM

Parents,

Milton High School’s administrative team will begin doing hall sweeps throughout the school day, starting with first period, on Monday, October 23, 2023, to help decrease the number of students who are tardy to school.

After the 8:20 AM tardy bell rings, administrators and school personnel will “sweep” the hallways, sending tardy students to specific tardy stations, where admin will record tardies, provide tardy passes and send students to their class. Students who are continuously late to school will receive a school consequence, per Rule 12 in the Student Code of Conduct.

We understand that some tardies are unavoidable due to health issues or other circumstances. However, we also know that when students miss instructional time, regardless of the reason, it can cause them to fall behind academically.

Thank you for your support, MHS Admin team

National Honor Society will be holding a Voter Registration Drive. The drive will run from Monday, Oct 30 to Friday, Nov 3 during all three lunch periods in the cafeteria. Students 17.5 years or older may register/pre-register to vote, but they must be able to provide either their driver's license number or the last 4 digits of their social security number on the form.

Milton High School Counseling is excited to announce that we are hosting Applerouth in Spring 2024 for 1 ACT and 1 SAT test prep class at NO COST to families. This free opportunity is first come, first served basis and seats WILL fill up. If you miss the free opportunity for the course, we do have discounted rates we can offer so you can still participate in the course. The attached flyer includes instructions for signing up and the prep class dates. We look forward to seeing you there!.

McKenzie Kurtz, Milton HS Graduate (2015) is currently a few months in to her one-year contract as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. October marks the 20 Anniversary of Wicked and McKenzie along with the cast will perform LIVE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Friday, October 27 during the 8:30am half hour. 

SENIOR PARENTS!

We are forming a committee to plan the end of year Senior Celebration. We would love your help and input! If you are interested, please send us an email at miltoneaglespto@gmail.com.

SENIOR SERVICE DAY - PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

Senior Service Day will take place on Wednesday, November 15. We need LOTS of volunteers to help make this a successful day! Kindly mark your calendars and plan to join. You can get all the information online. 

*Please note that if you require financial assistance for dues, reach out to Alli Gonding at gondinga@fultonschools.org. Also, please make sure that you at least have an active senior in your Membership Toolkit profile. 

Dates to Remember:  

November 15 - Senior Service Day 

  ​***Please be on the lookout for your opportunity to VOLUNTEER!  

We would love to welcome all parents to join in the fun and participate!***

This week's PTO Community Partner Spotlight shines on Vitality Bowls. All items on the menu are made fresh to order and in a kitchen designed to avoid cross contamination of common food allergens. No ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt or artificial preservatives are used, giving the purest taste possible to each item. Vitality Bowls is a superfood café and juice bar located at 364 Commerce St, near Alpharetta City Hall. Offering acai bowls, smoothies, wraps, fresh juices and more, you must check out the menu at www.vitalitybowls.com.

PTO UPDATES

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• MHS Student Council is in need of parent volunteers to monitor the refreshments at the homecoming dance on Saturday, 10/28 in the school gymnasium. There are several time slots available, please consider signing up. Visit our website for details.

• Parents of 12th graders, we are forming a committee to plan the end of year senior celebration. If you are interested in helping out, send us an email at miltoneaglespto@gmail.com.

• Senior Service Day will take place on Wednesday, November 15. We needs lots of volunteers to help make this a successful day. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for the sign up.

Be sure to visit our website to stay up to date on all PTO needs and opportunities.

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

Congratulations to 11 Milton Orchestra students who passed the highly-competitive district round All State audition! They have advanced to the final state-level audition in January. As pictured from top left:

Ella Grace Malcom, violin

Waverly Alexander, violin

Lauren Poehler, cello

Stephanie Malcom, cello

Shriya Hariharan, cello

Jonathan Lynch, violin

Caitlin Patterson, cello and bass

Connor Oneacre, bass

Kaitlin Ros, bass

Thomas Gamba, bass

Diya Sandeep, viola

Congratulations to the Milton Marching Band for a fantastic showing at their final competitive event of the year. Earning an overall score of 97.4, the ensemble was awarded honors for highest music performance, visual performance, general effect, colorguard and drum majors (perfect score) before being named Grand Champions of this year's Sprayberry Southern Invitational! Check out the performance here: https://youtu.be/_5UkqSmbxzY

SOFTBALL

Please congratulate the 2023-2024 Varsity Softball team for making the Sweet Sixteen!

CROSS COUNTRY

Lady Eagles Win Region Title!

Patell Qualifies for State Meet

The Milton girl’s cross-country team won its first region title since 2017 and senior boys team captain Zach Patell qualified for the state meet as an individual at the GHSA Region 6-7A Championship Meet held at Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee, GA on Friday afternoon.

VARSITY GIRLS

The varsity girls team held back a strong challenge to region-rival West Forsyth (2nd-53 pts) to win the region championship. Milton (1st-51 pts) turned back 5 schools as they qualified for the state meet for the 10th consecutive year. The Lady Eagles were led by:

Senior Captain Ella Grace Malcom (5th-19:23)-individual state qualifier

Senior Captain Calista Cacciatore (6th-20:02)-individual state qualifier

Junior Macy Schadt (9th-20:14)

Sophomore Caroline Spain (14th-20:41)

Senior Leelah Dennis (17th-20:58)

Junior Ella Franke (24th-21:32)

Senior Captain Emerson Armistead (25th-21:35)

JV GIRLS

Following their teammates lead, Milton (1st-28 pts) turned back West Forsyth (2nd-29 pts) & 4 other region schools to win the JV Region title! The Lady Eagles placed 8 finishers in the top-11 overall spots.

Top-finishers included freshman Lucie Gallagher (3rd-22:01), sophomore Hollis Thompson (4th-22:04), junior Rowan Katekovich (5th-22:13), junior Grace Lochman (7th-22:30) & freshman Aarushi Dhawan (9th-22:35)

VARSITY BOYS

Led by senior captain & state qualifier Zach Patell (6th-15:58), Milton (5th-91 pts) concluded their season and just missed out on qualifying for the state meet. The Eagles bested Forsyth Central (6th-129 pts).

After Patell, Milton was represented by:

Junior Justin Sevel (10th-16:23)

Sophomore Everett Lawder (18th-17:00)

Senior captain Luke Erbey (28th-17:17)

Sophomore Jayin Batra (29th-17:19)

Senior Chris Murray (30th-17:21)

Freshman Will Chambers (32nd-17:33)

JV BOYS

The Eagles kept it close to rivals West Forsyth (1st-31 pts) and bested 3 teams to be region runners-up. Milton (2nd-39 pts) was led by the overall race win by senior Daniel Murray (1st-17:00) & runner-up finish by sophomore Ryan Greathouse (2nd-17:14). Also scoring for the Eagles were junior Robert Claypoole (9th-17:36), freshman Tyler Nix (12th-17:45) & senior Parker Boys (15th-17:56).

The Lady Eagles & senior captain Zach Patell will conclude their season on Saturday, November 4 at Carrollton Elementary School at the GHSA State 7A Cross Country Championships. The top-4 teams and the top-10 individuals will be recognized at the conclusion of the state meet race.

HOME

FRI 10/27: V Football vs. Denmark @7:30PM HOMECOMING

AWAY

TUE 10/24: V Flag Football v FCHS & LHS at Forsyth Central @6:00PM

FRI 10/27: B Swim at Cobb Time Trials at Mtn. View Aquatic Center @3:00PM

FRI 10/27: G Swim at Cobb Time Trials at Mtn. View Aquatic Center @6:00PM

SAT 10/28: B Swim at Cobb Co. Relays at Mtn. View Aquatic Center @11:00AM

SAT 10/28: G Swim at Cobb Co. Relays at Mtn. View Aquatic Center @ 6:00 PM

We would like to bring to your attention an important update regarding Participating Remotely (PR) days. PR days cannot be scheduled on test days. It is crucial to maintain the integrity of our assessment and evaluation process, ensuring that all students have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge. Scheduling PR days on test days can compromise this integrity and disrupt the learning experience for both in-person and remote students.

Therefore, any student who schedules a PR day on a test day will have their PR day changed to an unexcused absence. This change is in alignment with Fulton County School policy.

Please note that the recovery of unexcused absences, as per Fulton County School policy, is that upon return to school, students will have an equal number of days as they were absent to complete any work for full credit. After the deadline of an equal number of days a student was absent, teachers may begin deducting points from late or missing work (maximum 25% deduction). If a student fails to turn in late or missing work, then a zero may be entered in the grade book. This emphasizes the importance of consistent attendance and engagement in both in-person and remote learning settings. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain a fair and consistent learning environment for all students. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please feel free to reach out to the school administration. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your continued support in providing the best educational experience for our students.

RED ALERT!

All players new to Milton Boys Lax get ready to #repthered with your new chrome helmet!

This is required to play!

• We are now taking orders for the team helmet for the 2024 Spring Season.
• The helmet is the XRS Pro Red Chrome. We are offering a discount rate of $350 (retails for $440) until October 31!
• You do NOT need a new helmet if you have purchased a red chrome helmet within the past two years.

https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/7307F18B

Please contact Jeff Rasmituth (jrasmituth@gmail.com) with any questions.

You could be the next MVP of Milton Boys Lacrosse!

Check out the perks and become a corporate sponsor today!

Lacrosse season is starting soon 🥍🥍🥍

https://www.miltonlax.com/fundraising

SENIOR PORTRAIT

SENIORS!! The clock is ticking on your chances to be in the yearbook! Make sure to schedule your pictures with CADY Studios and choose your formal pose BEFORE November 17.

SENIOR QUOTES

ALSO, if you want to have a quote in the Yearbook, you must submit quotes by October 13. Use the link below to submit your quote!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1cn_hhz6pn-fEewnkg1674XPUbOcLrjt6gZBNL1_mTSI5Wg/viewform

This is Sean Smith with 3RD ASCENT (MHS Class of 1991) with a quick reminder that we will be on campus for a Letter Jacket Order Date next week on Tuesday, 10/24. 

We will be at school during lunches on those days and your student athletes can order their jacket with a $100.00 deposit. Please remember to bring your deposit along with their M letter, or proof of earned letter.  

MHS Counseling is hosting Kennesaw State University and Georgia Gwinnett College for an Instant Decision Day for seniors on Monday, November 13. Please use the links below to choose a 15 minute time slot to reserve your spot with the college advisor. This is an opportunity for seniors to get an instant decision on their application to either KSU or GGC. Please reach out to your assigned counselor if you do not see a time slot available on the links below.

KSU Sign Up: bit.ly/KSUsignup

GGC Sign Up: bit.ly/GGCsignupform

MHS Counseling will be offering a Fall administration of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Friday, November 3, 2023. The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

If you are a student pursuing a career in the Military after high school and want to take the ASVAB, please use the below link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mLHcDGmBcEu6n9p-O6cAwpc9mHr7KiNHohokQwjV5NFUOUJZT0VLOVhDREJYVkhOVzFVMlM4UFAxQi4u

The Princeton Review Digital SAT 1400+ Prep Course

Milton Juniors and Seniors: We're excited to announce The Princeton Review will be hosting an exclusive Digital SAT 1400+ course this year! Looking at a top 30 school? Looking to receive merit-based aid? Prep with our subject-matter experts and get a 1400+ Score Guaranteed!*

What You Can Expect:

- 36+ hours of online classroom instruction

- Customized homework assignments

- 4 scheduled practice tests (auto-proctor available)

- 22 additional practice tests

- 8 single-section tests

- 24/7 On-demand tutoring

- Review and practice books

- SAT Advantage

- ACT® Self-Paced

The course will run from January 13th to March 3rd. The course will be held virtually, spots are limited and registration is required. To save your spot, visit http://tiny.cc/MiltonSAT

See the BELOW flyer for additional details!

www.miltonspiritwear.com is your official source for Milton High School swag! Check us out online or find us at all home football games! There is something for everyone!

Milton High School Colorguard is hosting SPIN WITH THE EAGLES on October 26 & 27. Open to all students in grade K-8. This is a fun opportunity to cheer and perform with the Colorguard during the Homecoming football game! Register here: https://miltonband.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/39570713

Application for 2024 Presidential Scholars Program is NOW OPEN!

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program nomination window is open from September 1 to November 1. Any high school SENIOR may complete the application, provided they meet all program qualifications outlined by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The student informational brochure includes information on the application criteria and the two required essays. The application, program criteria, and informational brochure are on the Excellence Recognitions USPS webpage. Applications are due by November 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Link to U.S. Presidential Scholars Website: https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Excellence-Recognition/Pages/U.S.-Presidential-Scholar-Program.aspx

Link to Student Information Brochure: https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/be161bd1-885e-441a-9466-dc4ecdcfdd93/1/2024%20U.S.%20Presidential%20Scholars%20Brochure.pdf

Link to Application: https://gadoesa.jotform.com/team/excellence-recognitions/2024USPS