SWIM TEAM AT STATES

Congratulations to the following students on their accomplishments at State this weekend held at the GA Tech Aquatic Center. Here are their Finals results:

Girls 200 Yard Free Relay: 10th

(Rebecca Bodner, Elena Breedlove, Kayleigh Greene, Meaghan Weis)

Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay: 11th

(Rebecca Bodner, Elena Breedlove, Kayleigh Greene, Meaghan Weis)

Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay: 18th

(Mason Holgerson, Justin Mikels, Connor Lanier, Simon Koganov)

Justin Mikels

8th Boys 200 Year Individual Medley & 4th 100 Yard Breaststroke

Justin Mikels beat his own school record of the Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke with a new time of 57.27!

Mason Holgerson

18th 50 Yard Freestyle & 18th 100 Yard Freestyle

Meaghan Weis

7th 50 Yard Freestyle & 10th 100 Yard Freestyle

Rebecca Bodner

18th 50 Yard Freestyle & 16th 100 Yard Freestyle

Kayleigh Greene

12th 100 Yard Butterfly

Elena Breedlove

20th 100 Yard Breaststroke

IN THIS UPDATE

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

CLICK HERE FOR FCS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

On Wednesday, March 13, we will be offering the ACT to JUNIORS who previously registered to take the exam in December and January. 

Students who are not taking the ACT will have an asynchronous day of learning from home. Students should complete the assignments provided by their teachers on the day from home. 

Previously registered Juniors who are taking the ACT should report to Milton High School by 8:00 AM on March 13 and proceed to their assigned testing locations. More information regarding testing locations and additional instructions will be sent to the student’s FCSTU (school) email prior to the testing date. On Monday, February 5th, a confirmation email that includes pre-assessment activities was sent to both the parent and the student emails provided during the registration process. Please check your email for this information.

The anticipated testing time for the ACT on March 13 will be from 8:20 AM until 12:30 PM. Students approved for extended time through ACT will likely complete testing around 2:30 PM. Students are allowed to bring a snack. The snack can only be eaten during the scheduled break times during testing.

Fulton County transportation will run on a normal schedule on March 13 for those JUNIORS who need to use it. Students without personal transportation will go to the cafeteria after the conclusion of testing and can work on their schoolwork until 3:30 PM when they will be released to the busses. 

We welcome VOLUNTEERS to help with Senior Snacks. Please let us know if you can join us! Volunteer Here.

The Christina Semeria "SPARK IN THE DARK" Scholarship application is open for submissions. Please CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.

If you are interested in ordering graduation lawn signs to proudly display your student's graduation and college plans, please check out VIP Decals. A portion of the Milton-related sales with VIP Decals will benefit the Senior Class, as this is our annual fundraiser. An email was sent out on January 25th  with more details in case you missed it. You may either pay a small delivery fee, or you can pick them up at the school (no delivery fee).

Order by March 29 --> Delivery early April

Order by April 12 --> Delivery late April

Order by April 26 --> Delivery early May

CAP & GOWN...If you have not paid the GRADUATION FEE, which secures your senior's cap & gown, please do so ASAP at www.3rdascent.com. The graduation fee is DIFFERENT than the PTO dues. If you need financial assistance, please contact Ali at gondinga@fultonschools.org.

Dates to Remember: 

• March 21: Senior Snack
• April 18: Senior Snack
• May 14: 5:30-7:30 PM - Senior Graduation Rehearsal @ Ameris Bank Ampitheater
• May 20: 6:00-8:00PM - Senior Celebration @ Milton High School Stadium
• May 22: 7:30-8:30 PM - Senior Graduation @ Ameris Bank Ampitheater

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

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

PARENTS: DOOR DASH, UBER EATS, OR ANY FOOD SERVICE DELIVERIES ARE NOT ALLOWED AT MHS. INVITING STRANGERS INTO THE BUILDING IS A SECURITY RISK TO YOUR STUDENTS. FOOD DELIVERIES WILL BE REJECTED OR CONFISCATED.

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:15AM in Principal Jones’ office. Members of the public are welcome to attend SGC meetings and can provide feedback and commentary to the council at meetings with scheduled Public Comment opportunities or by emailing members of the council at their FCS email addresses available on the school’s SGC website.

You can find out more information regarding Milton's School Governance Council by visiting the SGC portion of Milton's website: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/5555.

You are also welcome to email any questions to the Milton SGC Chair - Dr. Alex Marsh: marshaj@fultonschools.org.

Milton School Governance 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule:

21 February

20 March

17 April

Want to be a part of the Milton SGC?

The window for parents and teachers to declare candidacy for their school’s SGC is open. Individuals interested in serving a 2-year term (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026) will need to complete a Candidate Declaration Form available on the Charter System Website. The declaration window will close on March 29, 2024. Interested parents and teachers can click below to access requirements for candidacy. There are currently both faculty and community vacancies.

Candidate Declaration Form

https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/7358

Requirements for Candidacy

SY2024 SGC Elections Guide.pdf (fultonschools.org)

Student Council is incredibly excited to announce this year's prom. Milton juniors, seniors, and their distinguished guests can enjoy From Cards to Crowns: A Casino Prom Like No Other on April 20 from 7:00-10:50PM at the Georgia Freight Depot.

• Tickets will start at $75 per person. A QR code with the ticket purchasing link will be distributed later.
• Additional details to come

Milton Band's First Annual Spring Flower Sale!

Nothing like baskets of brightly colored fresh flowers to make it feel like spring is right around the corner! Get ready for the warmer temps by preordering hanging baskets overflowing with flowers, tomatoes or fresh herbs! Perfect for your home, office or church and they make lovely gifts as well! With eleven baskets to choose from there is something for everyone, just $20 each! Order by February 25 and pick up at MHS on April 27!

https://miltonband.membershiptoolkit.com/story/402081

We are excited to let you know that we have partnered with 3RD ASCENT to offer parents, friends, and all Milton fans the opportunity to celebrate this championship forever!

You have the opportunity to purchase your very own Fan Ring or Fan Pendant!

To order, please visit 3RDASCENT.com and click on the FOOTBALL FAN JEWELRY link.

• Go to 3RDASCENT.com
• Choose Milton as your school.
• Click on the FOOTBALL FAN JEWELRY link.

Orders can be placed between now and February 16, 2024. Your order will ship to your home at the end of May. Celebrate with us and Rep the M!

Go Eagles!

Gifted Internship Q&A and information sessions

Have questions or want more information about the Gifted Internship Program? Mark your calendar!

The Gifted Internship Advisor, who places Gifted Internship students in internships, will be at Milton on February 12th in the media center during all three lunches. Students who have questions or want more information about the Gifted Internship Program should go to the media center during their lunch and ask to speak to Mrs. McCarthy-Jackson.

Thank you to our MILTON BASEBALL FAMILIES for helping with field work over the weekend to get our field and fieldhouse ready for Opening Day!

Save the Date for the 2024 MHS Baccalaureate Service - be looking for more details to follow. For questions or if you'd like to volunteer, please contact Laurie Moore lauriemoore70@yahoo.com or Megan Harris megsharris@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY 2/15

Milton @ West Forsyth AWAY

JV @ 5:55pm

Varsity @ 7:55pm

SATURDAY 2/17

Milton @ Pope AWAY

JV @ 10am

Varsity @ NOON

This week's PTO Community Partner spotlight is 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

This past week, your membership donations allowed PTO to

• purchase supplies for science labs
• purchase PBIS rewards for students (PBIS is a program supporting positive student behavior)
• treat our amazing MHS Counseling team to lunch to thank them during School Counselor Appreciation Week.

Thank you MHS families for supporting the PTO!

NEXT MEETING

Our next PTO meeting will take place on Friday, February 16 at 9:00 am in the media center. We hope to see you there!

Visit us on-line for all of the most up to date PTO information:

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

ACADEMIC BOWL

This past weekend the Milton Academic Bowl Team competed at the Commerce High School Quiz Bowl Tournament, competing against several other Georgia schools. After going 4-1 in the preliminary rounds and securing the first seed for the playoffs, the team went on to place 1st and win the tournament! Congratulations to the Academic Bowl team on their win, and a big thank you to Mr. Dunlap, the team coach, and Ms. Mathis, the club sponsor for making this possible!

Pictured: Gabriela Dunlap, Jamie Godfrey, Hunter Davis, Trey Taylor, Darren Kellis, and Drew Kellis

MOCK TRIAL

On Saturday February 10, our Milton Mock Trial team took part in the Region 3 competition at the Fulton County State Courthouse in Atlanta. Playing the part of defense and prosecuting attorneys, defense and prosecution witnesses and a reliable timekeeper, we learned a lot about our legal system and had fun in the process. This year’s team includes Siddu Jitta, Sathvik Jitta, Valaria Santamaria, Jasper Scott, Keti Mihan, Mili Desai and Ella Martin. We would like to thank our wonderful coach and cheerleader, attorney Jamie Bendall for his time, effort and never-ending belief in our ability to do our best. We are still in practice mode and are looking for those of you who want to join the ranks of our “Legal Eagles” team. If you would like more information, contact any of the students on the team or come by room 2202 and speak with Mrs. Carwile.

INDOOR DRUMLINE

This past weekend, our Indoor Drumline debuted their show “The Unseen“ at Roswell High School during the first Georgia Indoor Percussion Association (GIPA) Competition of the year. Milton Indoor had excellent runs of their show, both in prelims and finals. They will continue to work over the next several weeks to complete their show.

WINTERGUARD

Our Winterguard is having an impressive start to their season. This past weekend at the Southern Association for Performing Arts (SAPA) competition at Marietta High School, Junior Varsity placed 6th and Varsity placed 2nd. Both groups increased their scores from previous competitions as they continue to tweak and perfect their shows. Varsity Winterguard will be headed to Orlando in two weeks for their first WGI regional competition of the season.

BAND

Congratulations to MHS Band member Stephanie Kim (flute) who was selected to this year's National Youth Orchestra! Comprised of the top high school musicians from around the country, the ensemble will be in residence this summer at Carnegie Hall in New York before departing on a tour of South America.

HOME

MON 2/12: JV Boys Tennis v North Atlanta @4:00PM

MON 2/12: V Baseball v Cambridge @6:00PM

MON 2/12: JVG/JVB Soccer v Roswell @6:00/7:45PM

TUE 2/13: VG/VB Soccer v Alpharetta @6:00/8:00PM

TUE 2/13: JV Baseball v Cambridge @6:00PM

WED 2/14: JV Boys Tennis v Cambridge @4:00PM

WED 2/14: JV Baseball v East Forsyth @6:00PM

THU 2/15: V Girls Tennis v Marist @4:00PM

FRI 2/16: VG/VB Soccer v Northview @6:00/8:00PM

AWAY

MON 2/12: JV Girls Tennis v North Atlanta @4:00PM

MON 2/12: V Girls Lax v Peachtree Ridge (@ 5:30)

TUE 2/13: V Boys Tennis v Cambridge @4:00PM

TUE 2/13: VG/VB Basketball v TBA (at Denmark)

WED 2/14: JV Girls Tennis v Cambridge @4:00PM

THU 2/15: V Boys Tennis v Marist @4:00PM

THU 2/15: JVB/VB Lax v West Forsyth @6:00/8:00PM

THU 2/15: JVG/JVB Soccer v North Forsyth @6:00/7:30PM

THU 2/15: V Girls Lax v Alpharetta @ 6:00PM

THU 2/15: VG/VB Basketball v TBA (at Denmark)

FRI 2/16: V Baseball vs. Commerce (at LakePoint) @6:30PM

SAT 2/17: JVB/VB Lax v Pope @ 10:00AM & 12:00PM

SAT 2/17: 9th Baseball v East Forsyth @ 12:00/2:15PM

SAT 2/17: V Baseball v Kell (at LakePoint) @ 3:00PM

SAT 2/17: V Baseball v Harrison (at LakePoint) @ 5:30PM

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP whether you plan to go on to college or enter the workforce. MHS Counseling will be hosting the ASVAB electronically Thursday; March 7, 2024 at 9:00AM. Take advantage of all the ASVAB CEP can offer by signing up today: https://forms.office.com/r/aNyhB132rH

Milton's Amnesty International Club is hosting a clothing drive from now until the end of March! Please donate clothes free of rips, stains, or fading to the box in the media center. The items will benefit a local women's and children's shelter. Email miltonamnesty@gmail.com or see Mrs. MacMillan in the media center with any questions. We appreciate any and all donations!!

GRADUATION DATE IS SET!

Milton HS seniors will have graduation on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30PM at Ameris Amphitheatre!

Attention Senior Families: You can now place an order for a Graduation Yard Sign to celebrate and announce your Class of 2024 Graduate! The yard signs will have three delivery dates starting in March. The signs will be shipped free to Milton HS for pick-up. The pick-up details will be shared at a later date. Signs can also be shipped to homes for a fee. Order at VIPdecals.com. Please see the flyer image for more details and ordering information.

Milton HOSA is having a period product drive. Period Poverty is when women who are in need of period products but do not have access to them. Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and proper sanitation facilities, often due to economic constraints. This is a reality for 16.9 million women in the US alone. You can help by donating tampons, pads, panty liners and menstrual cups. The donations will go to North Fulton Community Charities as well as the Drake House. Please bring your products to room 1255 by February 24 to help fight Period Poverty.

HBCU College Fair & Divine 9 Weekend

Are you interested in attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)? If so, this is a great opportunity to meet representatives from some of our nation's top HBCU's + see a special appearance from the Divine 9 Black Greek Letter Organizations, ready to share information about their organizations and bring excitement with a fun-filled stroll-off event!

What to expect from this event:

• Direct insights into the college selection and admissions process.
• Discussions on excellent academic programs.
• Unveiling financial aid opportunities to pave the way for success. Also, a FAFSA representative will be available to answer questions about the financial aid application process.
• Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant HBCU culture.

The details:

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Time: College Fair is 10am-12pm; other activities will last until 4pm

Location: Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (Give Us Hope Gymnasium); 182 Hunter Street; Norcross, GA 30071

Sign up for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0dJhPHKPFRSuDVzKC8K1gFaj5fZ_Uzq2vTB3KzAHkqo09Rg/viewform

Are you interested in participating in the Dual Enrollment Program for Summer 2024 or the 2024-2025 School Year? If yes, please visit the Milton Counseling website for all the information you need:

https://www.miltoncounseling.org/dual-enrollment-1

The deadline to complete the required FCS paperwork is Friday, March 29, 2024. All required paperwork and additional deadline information is on the Milton Counseling website.

Moving forward, students will work with their ASSIGNED COUNSELOR for all Dual Enrollment needs. When you are ready to submit paperwork and select courses, book a meeting with your ASSIGNED COUNSELOR:

Mrs. Lahman: A-Cor

Ms. Hoglander: Cos-Hok

Ms. Bartley: Hol-Mc

Ms. Rhodes: Md-San

Ms. Wilson: Sao-Z

Milton Chorus wants to invite YOU to join our awesome family! Register today for a placement exam to lock in your spot for next year! Information about Chorus and placement can be found at: https://www.miltonchorus.com/join

If you are interested in trying out for sideline and/or competition cheerleading for the 2024-2025 season, please attend a meeting on Monday, February 12 at 6:30PM in the Auditorium. This meeting is for parents and athletes.

Once upon a time…it all started with a wish. “Anything can happen in the woods.” This is the premise of the Tony-Award winning musical Into the Woods. Venture with the Baker and his wife into a mystical landscape full of surprises. In their mission to lift their family curse they will encounter a host of beloved classic fairy tale characters in search for the ingredients to break the spell.

Join them to find a red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow; but be aware... ever after isn’t always as predictable…!

Join us as the Milton Theatre Company takes you on a magical journey 'Into the Woods'! Don't miss out on this enchanting and captivating production!

If a student has been enrolled in year-long F2F and GAVS AP courses or fall (one semester) AP courses and did not register before the November 13 deadline, they must pay $40.00 late fee for each exam being ordered. If the fee(s) is not paid the exam(s) will not be ordered. The deadline for late registration/ordering is Monday, March 11. 

Also, any students who registered for exams in the fall and would like to cancel exams must pay a $40.00 late fee by Monday, March 11.  If the fee is not paid, the fee will be added to the student’s school account.

Students must follow the steps below to pay late registration/order/cancellation fees:

• Go to Milton High School website
• Click in Online School Payments (OSP)
• Click on Milton HS (left side of screen)
• Click AP Exam Late Order Fee
• Complete the Order Form (be sure to pay $40.00 for each exam you want to register for)
• Save receipt for records.
• Student must email receipt to: Monica White at whiteml@fultonschools.org

Student must state the following in the email:

• Student Name
• Subject exam(s) student wants to order/cancel
• Teacher(s) and Period(s) of AP course(s) in    which the student is enrolled

Once Ms. White receives the email with the above information and receipt attached, an email will be sent to student with JOIN CODE(s), so student can register for the exam(s). Once the student registers for the exam(s), the exam(s) will be ordered. Exam cancellation will happen once receipt of late fee is received.