CONGRATULATIONS WINTERGUARD!

Congratulations to Varsity Winterguard! They concluded their season in Dayton, OH at the WGI championships this past weekend. They received their highest score of the season at WGI with an 88.105. Advancing to semifinals and finishing the season ranked 23rd in the country in their class! We are so very proud of their hard work this season. Congratulations to all our Winterguard members, director, and instructors.

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

END OF COURSE (EOC) TESTING INFORMATION

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS INFORMATION

The EOCs will be administered beginning Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. The EOC exam will be administered to Milton students currently enrolled in the following EOC subjects:

ELA: American Literature/AP Lang

MATH: Algebra

SCIENCE: Biology

SOCIAL STUDIES: U.S. History

Students enrolled in the above courses will be taking their EOCs on the following dates:

• MONDAY, APRIL 22: Algebra
• WED. & THUR., APRIL 24 & 25: American Literature (11th Literature)
• FRIDAY, APRIL 26: Biology and US History

*MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

The schedule below will be used during the test administration window.

(CLICK ON THE BELOW SCHEDULE FOR A PRINTABLE VERSION)

On Thursday, April 18 during class, your student will receive a paper notification of testing time(s) and location(s). This information will also be sent to their Fulton County email which can be found by going to ClassLink, then Microsoft Office 365, and then choosing Outlook.

If your student does not receive their testing location through the paper notification or cannot locate the email, then there will be staff near the front office on their test day that will be able to tell them where to go.

MILTON'S EOC TESTING PROCESS:

Please read below to understand how Milton will administer the EOC exam:

• Students who are required to take an EOC MUST report to school by the regular start time of 8:20AM.
• Students who do not have an EOC scheduled on designated testing days, but use a Fulton County School bus as transportation to school, MUST adhere to the following process:
• Board their bus at the REGULARLY DESIGNATED PICK-UP TIME and, when they arrive to school, report to the cafeteria (extended study hall) until the testing window is completed.
• Students who do not have an EOC scheduled on designated testing days AND are able to provide their own transportation, MUST report to school no later than the following times:

Monday, April 22 – 11:50AM

Tuesday, April 23 – Regular School Day report at 8:20AM

Wednesday April 24 – 10:35AM

Thursday, April 25 – 11:50AM

Friday, April 26 – 10:35AM

Students who are testing will be using their Fulton County issued laptop for testing.

• Students need to make sure that their devices are FULLY CHARGED each day.
• Students need to make sure that the “DRC Insight Online Assessment” and “PrepTool _2024” programs are present in the testing folder on their desktop. They should have checked this with their EOC teacher during school this week.
• If your student does not have the “DRC Insight Online Assessment” and “PrepTool_2024” programs in the testing folder on their computer’s desktop, please have them restart their computer at school and log in. It should download to their computer within 20 minutes while being left turned on with the lid open. The student’s computer must be on one of the three FCS-WiFi2 networks (FCS-WiFi2, FCS-Wifi2 DVS, or FCS-WiFi2 USR). The proper downloads will not occur if they are connected to the FCSGuests network or connected to a hotspot.
• If your student is not able to load the applications, please have them bring their device to the Milton IT Tech room across from the Media Hub this week. If the applications are not loaded and are not able to be loaded by a tech prior to testing, your student MAY be required to make up the test on a makeup day.
• If your student does not have a Fulton County issued device, they need to obtain one from the Milton IT Tech room across from the Media HUB ASAP.

Governor's Honors Program Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Finalists for the Governor's Honors Program and will be attending the highly selective, residential program at Georgia Southern University this summer. These students were nominated by teachers, and selected through a rigorous, yearlong application and audition/interview process.

Ellie Pozatek: Dance

Tanish Karnala: Engineering

Avery Shorkey: Theatre Performance

Kiley Irvine: Visual Arts

2024-2025 Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

All students entering or transferring into the 11th grade will need proof of a

meningococcal booster (MCV4) unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday. Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can cause shock, coma, and death within hours of the first symptoms. To help protect your children and others from meningitis, Georgia law requires students to be vaccinated against this disease unless the child has an exemption.

This year's prom, From Cards to Crowns: A Casino Prom Like No Other, is coming up this Saturday, April 20th! To celebrate, there will be a spirit week in the run-up to prom for students of all grades to show their school spirit. Be sure to participate!

Monday: Frat vs. Sorority

Tuesday: Anything but a Backpack

Wednesday: Bikers vs. Surfers

Thursday: Twin Day

Friday: Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad

Saturday: Night of Prom

Additionally, if you have not already done so, buy your prom ticket on GoFan as soon as possible! The access code for purchasing is your student ID.

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR PROM TICKETS

Enjoy film score selections, popular classical music, Symphony Orchestra with Milton Band guests, and performances by two featured senior orchestra soloists, Ella Grace Malcom and Connor Oneacre! Milton Orchestra's Spring Concert is Thursday, April 18th at 7:00PM. Admission is free, but visit miltonorchestra.org/concerts to reserve seats in advance.

Milton's School Governance Council (SGC) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, April 17 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

CONGRATULATIONS to our 

Milton Baseball Seniors!

Ryan Muhs, Julian Guerra, Ty Petrovich, Will Stewart, Hixon Rumph, 

Jackson Leach, Jace Weir, Memphis Mize, Parker Townes, Will Critchfield, 

Peter Farrell, Jacob Meador, Thomas Wharton

Do you like running?

What about making lots of friends?

Need to build up your endurance in the off-season?

Join the Milton Cross Country Team!

Our spring parent/athlete informational meeting will be May 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the Milton cafeteria. Anyone interested in joining the cross country team or just wanting more info should plan to come! Also be sure to visit our website miltonxc.org to sign up for team emails so you can get all the info. We’re also on Team app under Milton Cross Country. These are the BEST ways to stay in the know on all things Milton Cross Country, including captains’ summer runs and rafting trip, the annual MXC family scavenger hunt, volunteer opportunities, pasta parties, and the 2024 meet schedule! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you into our Milton XC family! Registration opens May 1st!

The Milton Boys Basketball Program will host 2 weeks of Basketball Camp this summer with two sessions:

• June 3- (9am-2pm) – at Milton HS – Main Gym (and aux if necessary)
• July 15-18 (9am-2pm) – at Milton HS- Main Gym (and aux if necessary)
• Open to BOYS and GIRLS
• Ages Kindergarten thru Pre-9th grade (incoming 9th graders are allowed to attend)

COST

• i. $200 each week per camper
• $25 Discount for siblings
• $25 Discount for coming both weeks

(NOTE - Discounts cannot be combined)

$30 Meal Plan – includes lunch everyday –

Chick fila/Pizza/Subway/Knuckies plus chips plus a bottle of water

COST INCLUDES 1 Milton Basketball T-SHIRT

DETAILS

• Students may bring their own lunch – or purchase the meal plan listed above to get lunch
• Camp will be run by Head Coach Allen Whitehart and his Championship level coaching staff
• Some Milton Varsity players will be assisting with the camp
• Concession stand will be available for extra snacks/water/candy/Gatorade
• Campers will divided up by ages and skill level for games, etc.

Camp will consist of:

• Daily fundamentals and skill development
• Offensive and Defensive breakdown
• Shooting development
• Video Highlights and breakdowns of Milton, college teams, NBA teams and NBA Stars
• Lots of GAMES – 1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 5 on 5, Hot-Shot, 21, Free throws, dribble tag, and more
• FUN – this will be a fun week for kids

TO sign up for the basketball camp – click on the link BELOW

https://miltoneagleshoops.sportngin.com/register/form/323601794

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 20. 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

SENIORS! If you have paid your PTO Senior Events Dues, we need your input on two things....(parents, please pass along to your seniors):

#1: 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! We know this seems so far away, but with Spring Break just around the corner, it will be here faster than we know it! ORDER NOW

#2: Senior Celebration... Ever think about dunking an MHS staff member in a tank of water? Now is the time to put some thought in it! We are busy planning Senior Celebration and would love your input. Head HERE to give us your input… including who you would like to see in dunk tank.

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

Pictures can now be submitted for The Senior Slide Show! All the details can be found at Senior Slide Show. To ensure your photos are included in the slideshow, PLEASE make sure you read the guidelines and instructions. Don't wait; send pictures NOW before life gets crazier. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PHOTOS: MAY 5TH!

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!***

PTO UPDATES

This week your PTO membership dollars contributed towards:

• Appreciation gifts for our outstanding Assistant Principals and School Librarians
• Go Pro cameras and accessories for the TAG program

We wouldn't be able to support our amazing MHS staff without the help of our parent community. Thank you MHS parents for joining the PTO!

We are in need of one more parent volunteer to help out during prom on Saturday 4/20 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. See our website for more details and to sign up.

We are still looking for a current 10th grade parent to serve as co-VP of Senior Events for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. This individual would work with a senior parent next year to learn the ropes, then lead the program the following year. This is a great way to get a preview of what's in store when your student is a senior. The PTO plans many activities to celebrate the senior class. E-mail us at miltoneaglespto@gmail.com for more info or to express interest in this role.

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

LATIN

They Came, They Saw, They Conquered

Congratulations to the participants of the 2024 National Latin Exam. The National Latin Exam (NLE) is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. The NLE is not meant to be a competition but rather an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom. Depending upon their score, students may earn certificates, medals, and may even qualify for scholarships. Every single Latin 1 student who took the exam scored Maxima Cum Laude or higher!.

Perfect Paper: Layla Baker, Hunter Davis, William Swan

Gold Summa Cum Laude: Layla Baker, Charles Wilkinson, Jonathan Thai, Christopher Chen, Kate Shelley, Noah Kim, Bella-Kate Jenkins, Hunter Davis, Nola Brown, Daniel Golpayegani, Kiley Irvine, Daniel Fujamade, William Swan

Silver Maxima Cum Laude: Madison Schryver, Ivy Farnsworth, Joshua Yang, Neha Kapil

Magna Cum Laude: Isabella Finol-Bishop

Cum Laude: Zachary Koviak

A special recognition to Kiley Irvine, Daniel Fujamade, and William Swan – their gold medals on the highest level of the exam has earned them the opportunity to win one of 16 scholarships from the National Latin Exam worth $2000 a year. Jenna McCulloch (class of 2023) was one of last year’s winners!

Kudos to these erudite scholars who have dedicated their enthusiasm and their sagacity to the study of Classical learning and the promotion of Milton’s academic programs across the nation!

TRACK & FIELD

Milton Track Races Well at McEachern Invitational

A school record & fast relays pace the Eagle effort

The Milton track teams concluded their regular season Saturday with a very successful outing at the always highly competitive McEachern Invitational.

BOYS

Milton (20th-14 pts) bested 13 schools at the team’s largest and most competitive meet of the season. Leading the Eagle charge was the school record performance of senior Zach Patell. His runner-up performance in the 800m (2nd-1:54.10) broke his old school record (1:54.46) which he had set a year ago on the same track at the state meet. Other scorers for Milton included sophomore Jayin Batra (6th-10:15.26) in the 3200m, junior CJ Wiley (8th-21.99) in the 200m making him the 5th best performer in school history, junior Justin Sevel (8th-4:31.40) for a big personal best in the 1600m and the 4x800m relay (8th-8:34.28) team of senior Daniel Murray, freshman Jasper Stone, sophomore Jonathan Lynch and junior Robert Claypoole running a season’s best.

GIRLS

The Lady Eagles (13th-23.5 pts) defeated 19 other schools while scoring from many different running events. The 4x800m relay (2nd-10:12.97) started off the day with a runner-up finish. Senior Calista Cacciatore, junior Ella Franke & freshman Lucie Gallagher & Aarushi Dhawan came from as far back as 9th the place 2nd in a season’s best time. The highlight of the long meet for Milton was the 4x400m relay (3rd-4:03.98) team of seniors Nya Smith, Ella Grace Malcom, Leelah Dennie & freshman Simone Dennis with their win in a slower heat to take 3rd overall & just missing the 8-year-old school record of 4:03.93. Malcom also scored for the Lady Eagles in the 800m (3rd-2:20.06). Simone Dennis also scored in 2 events with her 100m (7th-12.23) & 200m (8th-25.12) performances. The latter made her the 2nd best performer in school history, just missing the school record by .12!

The Eagle track teams next compete on Wednesday, April 24 at the GHSA 7A Region 6 championship meet hosted by West Forsyth HS for advancement to the GHSA Sectionals meet on May 4.

HOME

MON 4/15: VG Tennis vs. Peachtree Ridge @ 4:00PM STATE PLAYOFFS

WED 4/17: V Baseball vs. Denmark @ 6:15PM

THU 4/18: VG Lacrosse vs. North Gwinnett @ 6:00PM

THU 4/18: VB Lacrosse vs. South Forsyth @ 8:00PM

AWAY

MON 4/15: V Baseball at West Forsyth @ 6:15PM

MON 4/15: VB Golf at Wolverine Invitational (TBA)

TUE 4/16: VG Golf at St. Ives GC @ 3:45PM

TUE 4/16: VG Soccer at Norcross @ 5:30PM STATE PLAYOFFS

* BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFF DETAILS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED AT TIME OF PUBLISHING *

Milton Baseball Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! (Click on flyer below)

Milton Mock Trial is looking for new members for the 2024-25 competition year! This is a great opportunity for students interested in law, public speaking, and criminology. Members will be able to participate as attorneys and witnesses in real courthouse competitions and learn about the legal process. To join or for more information text @miltonmoc to 81010!

If you’re interested or even curious about what we do, we would love for you to come check it out! Follow us on Instagram and fill out our interest form! Tryouts are open to all rising 9-12th grade Milton students. www.miltonband.org

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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***