MILTON ACADEMIC BOWL

Last Saturday, the Milton Academic Bowl competed at the Paul Duke Stem High School Quiz Bowl tournament. The team finished 5th out of 24 schools (including magnet and private schools) with a 7-2 record on the day.

Milton Junior, Darren Kellis, was recognized as the highest individual scorer of the tournament, averaging 100 points per game. This week, the team travelled to Savannah, GA to play in the High School State Varsity Championship.

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

2024-2025 Course Registration - FINAL Update

The MHS Counselors are facilitating a final round of course verification the week of April 8-12. Please read the following information thoroughly, as this will be the last opportunity for your student to make adjustments to course selections for the 2024-2025 SY.

On Monday, April 8, students will receive a GREEN course verification form during Advisement. Same as the previous round, students are encouraged to CROSS OFF any course(s) they do not want and WRITE IN the replacement course(s).

Please note:

• This is the FINAL opportunity to waive into an Honors or AP course against teacher recommendation.
• This is the FINAL opportunity to register for an FVS or GAVS course for the 2024-2025 SY.
• Dual Enrollment placeholders are not placed in requests until the student has been accepted to the college. The backup course will remain in the requests until the student provides proof of college acceptance to his/her assigned counselor.
• Application-based courses that have not received a decision yet will remain in the Course Alternates until counselors are otherwise informed.

Honors/AP Waivers and Online Registration Forms will be available in the counseling suites 1340/1360 beginning Monday, April 8. ALL FORMS AND CHANGES ARE DUE TO THE ASSIGNED COUNSELOR BY FRIDAY, APRIL 12.

Counselors will clear their calendars and maintain an open-door in suites 1340/1360 on Friday, April 12 to offer final academic advisement for student walk-ins. Thank you in advance for following all processes and deadlines to ensure you have the course selection you desire.

If you are planning to check your child out early on Friday, March 29, please send a check-out note with your child to turn in to the front office before school that morning. We will prepare a pass for them to be dismissed at the correct time. WE WILL NOT TAKE REQUESTS OVER THE PHONE OR BY EMAIL. If you have to come in person to check your student out, be prepared to wait up to 20 minutes or more for us to have an office aide take a pass to the classroom to get your student. The latest available in person check out this day is 1:00PM. As a reminder, you must have your drivers license with you to check your student out. Thank you for your cooperation!

Attention Juniors & Seniors: Are you interested in learning more about the HOPE or Zell Miller Grant? This opportunity for FREE MONEY is available to students interested in select Technical Colleges and Universities. You can view the full list of eligible colleges here: CLICK HERE FOR COLLEGE LIST

Milton HS is proud to host the Ga Student Finance Commission to share more about the HOPE and Zell Miller Grants with our families. This VIRTUAL session will take place Wednesday, March 27 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

CLICK HERE to join the TEAMS meeting on March 27. We look forward to seeing you there!

Attention Milton Seniors: It's almost time to LEAVE THE NEST. If you are a Senior that is undecided on your plans for next year, this is for you! This week, March 25-29, Milton will host one college each day in the lunchroom from 10:50-1:30. This is a great opportunity to learn about schools with rolling admissions and quick decision turnarounds. We will also be hosting multiple Military branches on Thursday, March 28.

Be sure to view the flyer below and stop by the tables for more information next week during your lunch period. See you there!

Dear MHS Parents and Guardians,

The Department of Program Evaluation is currently evaluating the Security Controls Program for FCS. As part of this evaluation, we are surveying students in 3rd – 12th grades about their feelings and opinions of safety and security at school.

FCS has contracted with Health Management Associates (HMA) to evaluate this program and conduct the survey. All information gathered from the survey is entirely anonymous and will be used to guide decision-making to improve the safety and security of our schools.

The survey will open on March 27th and will take no more than 15 minutes for students to complete. As a parent or guardian, you have the right to view the survey questions in advance. Please email glympho@fultonschools.org if you wish to view the survey questions.

Please note that the district is also conducting a survey on school nutrition at the same time. Thus, if you have a student in a different school, they may take that survey instead. The district used random selection to assign each school only one survey for their students to take to reduce the number of surveys we ask of students.

Thank you.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE BELOW FLYER FOR INFORMATION

Milton Chorus invites you to one of our favorite performances of the year! Join us for the Spring Showcase, a night of popular songs performed by our Milton Chorus singers. All proceeds from this amazing event benefit our Hogan Family Music Scholarship. We hope to see you there! Tickets on sale now: https://miltonchorus.booktix.net/

Nokomis, the latest Milton Cirque production, follows Eliana, a heroine on an epic journey to free her people from the grasp of darkness. It is a story of love and loss, good versus evil, and of overcoming one's demons on the battlefield and inside the mind. A bold voyage of of discovery of new landscapes, and the beauty and difficulties that come along with this adventure.

There will be so much to discover in this year’s performance, you don’t want to miss this out!

CIRQUE NOKOMIS will be presented at the Milton High School auditorium at 7:00PM on May 2, 3, 4 &9, 10, 11

SATURDAY MATINEES May 4 & 11 at 2:00PM

Softball Information Night! Milton Eagles Fastpitch will be holding an information session for all interested players. Mandatory for new and past players!

Tuesday March 26 in the Milton High School Media Center at 6:00PM.

Milton High School Baseball 

invites all youth to

YOUTH NIGHT

Wednesday, March 27

Milton vs. Denmark 

Pregame activities begin at 6:00pm

Game Begins at 6:15pm

 Free Admission & Food for Youth wearing any Baseball Jersey!

Milton High School Baseball Field

Summer School Community Information Meeting

Has your student previously failed a course and need summer school? This session is for you! There a THREE different options for recovering failed credit this summer. We highly encourage families to attend this session to understand how summer school is changing and what option is best for your student.

When: Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 PM

Where: TEAMS LINK BELOW

CLICK HERE FOR TEAMS LINK

The Science National Honor Society is hosting a speaker event on April 10th during Advisement in the Media Center. Stop by to learn from 3 different speakers who have fascinating careers in science. Passes will be provided for attendance for those who come.

Save the Date for the 2024 MHS Baccalaureate Service - This is a non-denominational, non-school sponsored, religious service that celebrates past achievements and future aspirations of our senior students.

Date: May 19 at 5:00PM For questions or if you'd like to volunteer, please contact Laurie Moore lauriemoore70@yahoo.com or Megan Harris megsharris@yahoo.com.

Class of 2024 Red Envelopes

ATTENTION PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF MHS 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 on May 22nd.

We will carefully keep these cards and letters for each student and distribute them at our Senior Celebration on May 20th. Every graduate 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.

All cards and letters should be mailed to the following address:

STUDENT’S FULL NAME

c/o MILTON HIGH SCHOOL PTO/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!

Only in unusual circumstances should the cards and letters be hand delivered to the school. We will have a Red Envelope Box located at the Front Office if you need to hand deliver your cards/letters to the school.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RED ENVELOPE CARDS AND LETTERS:

1. SEND ONLY CARDS OR LETTERS 8 ½” X 11” OR SMALLER.
2. DO NOT SEND PACKAGES OF ANY KIND.
3. DO NOT SEND ANYTHING OF VALUE (i.e., cash, checks, gift cards).
4. If sending several envelopes inside a larger one, PUT THE STUDENT’S FULL NAME ON ALL ENVELOPES.
5. Keep letters and cards FLAT.

ALL CARDS AND LETTERS MUST BE RECEIVED AT SCHOOL BY Friday, May 3, 2024. We encourage you to send your letters as early as possible.

Let’s show the class of 2024 that they are indeed special to us and that we acknowledge their achievements!

If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Amy Wilson

amywilson323@gmail.com

Email Subject Line: MHS Senior Events – Red Envelopes

• Senior Snack is on April 18 for all seniors who have paid their PTO Senior Events Dues to enjoy! Coming in April....Nothing Bundt Cakes! Any questions can be sent to miltoneaglesptoseniorevents@gmail.com.
• 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.
• Pictures can now be submitted for The Senior Slide Show! All the details can be found at Senior Slide Show.

ATTENTION PARENTS!!! It’s time for Red Envelopes! If you have a graduated senior, or you have merely witnessed the faces of past seniors when they receive their Red Envelopes, then you know how much these mean to our Seniors! Please see the note below for instructions on how you, your family members, friends, and teachers can honor your senior(s) with the special gift of a Red Envelope.

Dates to Remember: 

• 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!***

SENIOR NIGHT

We have seven Senior Eagles getting ready to fly the nest! Join us on Tuesday March 26 as we honor our seniors at half time as the Eagles face Cherokee starting at 6:00PM.

GAME SCHEDULE

TUESDAY MARCH 26

Varsity v Cherokee @ 6:00PM HOME

SENIOR NIGHT

This week's PTO community partner spotlight is on Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. Roswell Pediatric Dentistry has been serving the Roswell and surrounding communities for over 17 years! Our team is focused on providing the best in oral health care for all patients. We accept many insurance plans and even have an orthodontic team on site to serve your child's needs. Visit us on-line at http://www.kidshappyteeth.com, or call us today at 678-352-1090. We look forward to hearing from you!

PTO UPDATES

• Thank you to all who donated generously for the March staff appreciation! All MHS staff members were treated to a take home casserole from A Peach of a Party.
• Your membership dollars continue to allow the PTO to support our MHS staff. This week we purchased supplies for the science department.
• Will you be the parent of a junior during the 2024-25 school year? We are looking for a volunteer to serve as Co-Vice President of Senior Events. This is a 2 year commitment. You would serve alongside a senior parent to help plan senior event activities, then serve in this role again when your student is a senior. Email us if interested or have questions at miltoneaglespto@gmail.com.

NEXT MEETING

Our April PTO meeting will take place on Friday, April 19 at 9:00 am in the media center, all are welcome.

JOIN THE PTO

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

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

TRACK & FIELD

Lady Eagles Track & Field Finish 3rd at Fulton County Championships

The Milton (3rd-62 pts) girls track & field team, led by senior Ella Grace Malcom, bested 11 schools at this past weekend’s Fulton County Schools track & field championships.

GIRLS

Senior Ella Grace Malcom led the Lady Eagles in scoring (21 points) to push Milton past 11 schools. Malcom scored two individual titles & ran a leg on a relay to help propel Milton to a top-3 team finish. Malcom won a close battle in the 1600m (1st-5:16.46) to just miss her personal best & came back in the 800m (1st-2:19.99) to win handily. Malcom then teamed up with sophomore Kelsey Anderson, fellow senior Leelah Dennis & freshman Simone Dennis to run the 8th-fastest time in school history in the 4x400m (5th-4:11.78). The 4x800m (2nd-10:12.64) relay team of seniors Leelah Dennis & Calista Caccitore along with junior Ella Franke & freshman Lucie Gallagher ran a season’s best time for the runner-up finish. Freshman Simone Dennis was a double scorer as well with her 100m (4th-12.24) & 200m (6th-25.65) finishes.

BOYS

Milton (10th-34 pts) bested 4 schools in one of the most competitive meets of the season so far. Highlights included a pair of runner-up finishes in the 800m by senior Zach Patell (2nd-1:57.38), and in the 3200m by junior Justin Sevel (2nd-9:55.70) in a personal best time. The boys 4x800m (3rd-8:36.72) relay team of senior Daniel Murray, sophomores Everett Lawder & Jayin Batra & freshman Jonathan Lynch also ran a season’s best time and recorded the next highest finish for the Eagles.

The track teams will race their JV athletes on Wednesday & over the beginning of spring break weekend will be at the Woodstock Distance Carnival, the Pepsi Florida Relays & the Spring Break Showdown at Marietta HS. The final home meet of the season is Wednesday, April 10th as the team recognizes it’s senior athletes.

WINTERGUARD

Congratulations to the Varsity Winterguard for a strong performance and beautiful run of their show in the Scholastic National A class at this weekend's WGI Atlanta Regionals held at Buford City Arena. Their strong showing in prelims on Saturday with an 83.06 earned them a spot in the finals on Sunday. Wishing them only the best in competition. The first two weekends in April has our colorguard heading to Tennessee for SAPA Champions followed by a competition in Dayton for WGI Color Guard World Championships.

INDOOR DRUMLINE

Congratulations to the Milton Indoor Drumline who participated in the Percussion Scholastic Open class at this weekend's GIPA Competition held at Etowah Forsyth High School. They had a great run of their show and scored a strong 84.3 in finals. We wish them all the best as they prepare for GIPA finals next weekend, their last show in state before heading to Dayton for WGI Percussion World Championships.

HOME

MON 3/25: V Baseball v West Forsyth (@ 6:15)

TUE 3/26: VB Lacrosse v Cherokee (@ 6:00)

WED 3/27: JVG/VG Lacrosse v Pope (@ 6 & 7:30)

WED 3/27: V Baseball v Denmark (@ 6:15)

THU 3/28: VG/VB Soccer v South Forsyth (@ 6 & 8:00)

FRI 3/29: JV Baseball v Denmark (@ 6:00)

AWAY

MON 3/25: VG Tennis v. FC (at Fowler Park) @9:00AM REG TOURN

MON 3/25: VB Tennis v Lambert (at Denmark) @9:00AM REG TOURN

MON 3/25: JVG Golf at Atlanta National GC (@ 3:45)

MON 3/25: 9th Baseball v Forsyth Central (@ 7:00)

MON 3/25: VB Golf at AAC Invitational (TBA)

MON 3/25: VG Golf at Bentwater Golf Club (TBA)

TUE 3/26: VG Golf at Bentwater Golf Club (TBA)

TUE 3/26: JVB Golf at Atlanta National GC (TBA)

WED 3/27: Track at Lambert (@ 4:00)

WED 3/27: JV Baseball v Denmark (@ 6:00)

WED 3/27: JVB Lacrosse v Roswell (@ 6:00)

WED 3/27: 9th Baseball v North Forsyth (@ 8:00)

THU 3/28: VG Golf at Atlanta National GC (@ 3:45)

THU 3/28: JVG Golf at Country Land GC (@ 3:45)

FRI 3/29: Track at Woodstock (@ 3:45)

FRI 3/29: V Baseball v Denmark (@ 6:15)

SAT 3/30: Track at Marietta (@ 8:00 AM)

SAT 3/30: JVG Golf at Lane Creek GC (TBA)

Have you previously failed a credit that you need for graduation? If you answered yes, you qualify for multiple FREE summer opportunities to catch up in credits!

Option 1: F2F Summer School at Milton HS

• Students must attend all 20 days in the F2F environment. This summer school attendance policy is NEW as of Summer 2024.
• Students can make up ONE credit. This can be a yearlong course you failed, or two different 0.5 credits you failed.
• Students are not permitted to take more than ONE credit in F2F summer school.

Option 2: Fulton Virtual (FVS) Online

• Students must remain in the US to take the course. The platform will not work internationally.
• Students can make up ONE credit. This can be a yearlong course you failed, or two different 0.5 credits you failed.
• Students can accelerate ONE credit. This can be a yearlong course, or two different 0.5 credits. Courses for acceleration do incur a tuition fee.
• Students are not permitted to take more than ONE credit in FVS summer school.

Option 3: Fulton County Credit Recovery (FCCR)

• Students are able to complete FCCR courses remotely over the summer.
• Students can make up one 0.5 credit at a time in FCCR.
• Once a 0.5 credit is earned in FCCR, the student can sign up for another. There is no limit to how many FCCR courses you take over summer.
• FCCR courses DO NOT count for NCAA eligibility; if you plan on playing college sports, this is NOT the option for you.
• CLICK HERE FOR FCCR FLYER

NOT SURE WHICH OPTION IS BEST FOR YOU?

CLICK HERE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Please view SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 FLYER (CLICK HERE) for information on the following:

• Summer School Start/End Dates
• EOC Dates for following courses:
• Biology B
• Algebra B
• US History B
• 11th Lit B
• Course Options
• Tuition Rates
• FREE if you are taking a course you previously failed
• Tuition charges are only for students taking a course for acceleration
• Discount rates available for Free/Reduced Lunch students
• Transportation

The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards as a result of ReThink Ed lessons. Students will complete the 15-20 item inventory between April 8, 2024 – April 12, 2024. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. The inventory is pushed out to students using the Illuminate platform. Parents can choose to opt their student out of the inventory.

OPTING OUT

To opt out, parents must submit a written request to opt out to the school principal. Please include SSS Survey Opt Out and Student Name in the subject line of the email if you are choosing to opt your student out.

Grab your yearbook now! We have secured our order for yearbooks and there are fewer than 20 books still available, and once they are gone, so is your opportunity to own a piece of history. Visit miltonyearbook.com to purchase your book today!

Harp * Violin * Viola * Cello * Bass

Contact Mr. Cummings (cummingsas@fultonschools.org) or visit the orchestra room (7101) if you have previous experience on any of these instruments and have not yet joined the MHS Orchestra- We have an ensemble to match your experience/interest level!

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PART OF THE FASTEST GROWING WOMEN'S SPORT IN THE COUNTRY?? There will be an Flag Football interest meeting on April 10 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the media center. Athletes and at least one parent should be in attendance. This isn't just a meeting—it's a chance to be a part of something extraordinary. Let's gather together, work hard, and make history in the world of sports!

Prom tickets went on sale Friday, March 1st and they will start at $75. This year it will be at the Georgia Freight Room in Atlanta and it will be a casino theme. The venue is gated and there is a drop off area directly in front for limos and party buses. There is also a gated parking lot that is attached to the venue on 33 MLK JR Drive SW. Students will need to pay for parking if they choose to drive. This parking lot even though gated, will also have a capital police officer in it.

Dual Enrollment GSU Instant Decision Day

When: Thursday; April 11 during all lunches

Where: Media Center Classroom 3

Who can sign up?: Students that have met with their assigned counselor and turned in FCS DE Contract with MHS Advisement Form by MARCH 29th. This is for the GSU DE program application only. This is NOT for seniors wanting to apply to the college as a first-year student.

How do I sign up?: Fill out this form https://forms.office.com/r/Qej00Yni5t

For more information, please view the DE Instant Decision Day Checklist

Visit the MHS Dual Enrollment Website or reach out to your assigned counselor for further information regarding the DE program.

Milton Arts Council is proud to once again offer The Hogan Family Fine Arts Scholarship in 2024! This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who are residents of or are graduating from a school in Milton, GA. The student must be attending an accredited college or university and majoring in an area of the arts.

Application and more information here:

https://www.miltonartscouncil.com/scholarships

Good luck to all of this year's seniors!

Milton Band has room in our ensembles for any 8th grade or high school student that knows how to play an instrument! Stop in to see the Director of Bands, or email communications@miltonband.org if you have interest in learning more. Come and make music with us!

Back by popular demand, Milton Band is once again selling Southern Baked Pies! Place your order by Monday, March 25 at 7AM for pick up at Milton on Thursday, March 28th at 6:30PM. These pies are wonderful to have on hand for an easy dinner and the sweet pies are a great addition to your upcoming holiday gatherings! Get a few to freeze and have on hand.

https://miltonband.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/273822

Please join me for an informative symposium on Ovarian cancer. Learn about signs, symptoms, early detection and cutting edge research in progress at the OCl lab at Georgia Tech to develop a life-saving screening test.

My name is Drew Kellis and I am hosting this educational opportunity to learn more about this deadly disease as part of my Girl Scout Gold award. I hope you will join me at the Alpharetta Public Library auditorium on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM and feel free to bring guests. Question and answer session with scientific experts at the conclusion of the presentation. Complimentary Girl Scout cookies will be served!

School may be out… but school-based mental health is still in!

The Summit is offering individual, family, and group services throughout the Summer. SummitCounseling.org 678-893-5300

• Individual & Family Sessions (DISCOUNT RATE for students enrolled at Summit OnSite schools)
• 5-Week Groups $250 (FREE for students enrolled at Summit OnSite schools)

Groups will not meet the week of July 4th. Registration for groups closes on May 10th. Groups will fill on a first come, first served basis. Summer groups are an opportunity to work on social and emotional skills, while also building connectedness, communicating with others, and honing social skills in a group setting.

5-Week Groups Topics for High School Students:

• Anxiety (9-12)
• Building Confidence (9-12)
• Executive Functioning (9-12)
• Preparing for College (9-12)
• Relationship Building (9-12)
• Self-Esteem/Body Image (9-12)

***Click here for flyer***

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