Congratulations to Eagle Artists, Madelyn Shaffer and Breella Moon, for having their art exhibited at the Capitol Art Exhibit in Atlanta. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the Georgia Art Education Association and the Office of State Superintendent, Richard Woods. Students from across Georgia were honored at a reception attended by families and educators, as well as their State Legislators. This exhibit celebrates March as Youth Art Month and quality art education for all students.

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

AP Exam Testing Expectations

AP exams will start Monday, May 6. We understand student MAY NOT be in class because they will be taking an AP exam. Exam attendance will be taken daily and entered by the attendance clerk as soon as possible. STUDENTS MUST REPORT TO THEIR SCHEDULED AP EXAM(s) and reschedule any other exams with their teachers.

Students, please arrive at your testing location promptly on the day(s) of your exam.

• If you are taking a morning exam, you must report to your testing location no later than 7:45 am.
• If your exam is in the afternoon, please report to your testing location no later than 11:45 pm.

Because of the start and end time of morning and afternoon exams, students must provide their own transportation to and from school.

Procedures for Students:

Prohibited items include (but are not limited to):

• Backpacks and large purses
• Electronic equipment (smartphone, smartwatch, laptop, tablet, iPads, AirPods, etc.)
• Cameras or other photogenic equipment
• Books and scratch paper

Students may bring the following items:

• Sharpened No. 2 pencils
• Pens with black or blue ink only
• A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep, and does not have an alarm
• An approved calculator (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Precalculus, or Statistics only). Teachers have reiterated which calculator students may use for particular exams.
• A small snack (for break) and a bottle or water

Any students with special testing needs will receive instructions about testing locations. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Kline at klinef@fultonschools.org or Monica White at whiteml@fultonschools.org.

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CLICK HERE OR ON IMAGE BELOW FOR AP EXAM SCHEDULE

We have observed several instances of unsafe driving and parking on our campus: speeding, dropping/picking up students in unauthorized areas, reckless driving. We ask everyone to slow down and observe all rules to ensure safety of everyone on our campus. We appreciate your assistance with this matter!

Did you know the last day for Seniors is May 10? This means all coursework, in-person and online, must be complete by May 10. Are you on-track to pass all of your courses and graduate?

Don't wait until the last minute! If you are concerned about your graduation status, book a meeting with your assigned counselor to discuss your options ASAP.

Mrs. Lahman: Last Names A-Cor

Ms. Hoglander: Last Names Cos-Hok

Ms. Bartley: Last Names Hol-Mc

Ms. Rhodes: Last Names Md-San

Ms. Wilson: Last Names Sao-Z

Splatter Painting for the Soul with Jordon Fordham

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! During the Month of May, Milton Counseling will be hosting several events for students and staff to participate in. On Friday, May 3rd during all lunches, we are creating a healing space Milton students and teachers who need to unwind during AP/finals season. Jordan Fordham is a Milton Alumni (C/O 2023) and current SCAD Atlanta student. You will receive a pass to attend the event after signing up below! Contact Ms. Rhodes with any questions (RhodesA2@fultonschools.org)

Student are encouraged to wear clothes that they are OK with getting paint on, and will be required to respect themselves, others, and the school environment.

Please filled out the interest form here to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/VhYx7kMug7

Please join the Milton High School and Northwestern Middle School Jazz Bands on the Crabapple Green this Wednesday, May 1! Relax, listen to the tunes and have a picnic dinner. If you pick up your meal and beverages at Spiced Right BBQ/Six Bridges and mention, "I'm with the Band," they will give a kick back to Milton Band. Don't miss this annual event!

Milton Farmer's Market is partnering with Milton PTO on May 15th. Come shop local and explore the vendors set up on The Green in downtown Milton, across from City Hall. Vendors will give a percentage of sales to support our Milton teachers and staff. See you there!

Milton Spirit Wear is doing some spring cleaning. Find us on the MHS front lawn on 5/8 from 3-6pm for our lowest prices of the year! Spirit Wear clearance sales don't happen often, so you won't want to miss this one. Pick up a gift for your 8th grade graduate, or stock up for the whole family before these deals are gone! Last chance 'till August! (www.miltonspiritwear.com is currently open for shipping or local porch pick-up, but will close for the summer on 5/11.)

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

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

2024 Baccalaureate Details

We are looking forward to an amazing service for our seniors! Following are some of the details for the day:

• Seniors will need to be at Milton Community Church by 4:30. They will need to enter through the front doors and go downstairs to be lined up for the processional into the sanctuary. There will be reserved seating for the seniors; family members may sit anywhere not reserved. Seniors will need to wear their gowns and cords - no cap. In past tradition, girls have worn white dresses and boys have worn white collared shirts (polo or golf shirt is fine). This is not required, but suggested.
• The service starts at 5:00 and should be an hour long. When it is finished, the seniors will stand and be led out of the sanctuary and can meet their families outside of the church. When exiting, the students will receive a small gift given at the doors.
• As a reminder, we are still collecting donations (suggested $25) to help cover the costs of the service. You can Venmo Laurie Moore - @Laurie-Moore-45 or mail a check to 450 Dorris Rd Milton, GA 30004.

Thank you to those who have donated and to those who have offered to volunteer! **As a reminder, this is a parent led and volunteer organized event. This is not a MHS or PTO event.

With SOOOOO many senior things going on, we thought it may be helpful to have a summary.

• Red Envelopes Letters: Time is running out to get letters for Red Envelopes. The deadline is May 3. Follow the link for all the details.
• Senior Slideshow: Don't forget to submit your senior photos. Please make sure you read through the guidelines to ensure your photos are included. (ie - only two photos sent as an attachment, names of all individuals in the photo, recent photos, no bathing suit photos.)
• Senior Celebration is Monday, May 20. All seniors are welcome to join the festivities in the stadium from 6:00 - 8:00PM. There will be carnival food, games, inflatables, a dunk tank, and so much more. Red Envelopes will also be distributed. If your senior has not paid PTO Senior Events Dues, tickets will be available at the gate.
• Graduation Reserved Seating: MHS is raffling off four-seat boxes and holding a blind auction for six-seat boxes. After you purchase raffle tickets and/or place a bid, check your email for a confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, please reach out to miltoneaglesptomtk@gmail.com

For more information on any of the above, head to https://bit.ly/mhsptoseniorevents

Ways to help:

• Red Envelope Sorting - find a time to help sort the letters
• Red Envelope Distribution - Come help distribute Red Envelopes at Senior Celebration / Sunset on May 20.
• Senior Celebration - Monday, May 20

To sign up to help, please go to https://bit.ly/mhsvolops

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

The Eagles are headed to the Elite 8!

Cheer them on as they take on Buford Tuesday @7:30PM at Buford

Milton High School Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, May 1 & Monday, May 13 during advisement. Please rsvp to Sommer Frazier, Garden Club President, or Bridgitte Hatfield, Club Membership/Sponsor, at HatfieldB@FultonSchools.org for more information regarding membership and leadership opportunities for 2024-2025.

Milton High School is proud to partner with the Kiwanis Club to launch Key Club for the 2024-2025 school year. Key Club is a student-led, high school organization that grows individuals and leaders by answering the call to volunteer in the community and having the courage to engage and develop the hearts to serve others. Key Club will meet Wednesday May 15, during advisement, in Room 1276. If interested in becoming a member or being a leader for Key Club contact Bridgitte Hatfield MHS Club Membership at HatfieldB@FultonSchools.org

Living Out Loud Bible Study Club will meet on April 29 and May 13 at 7:20am in the Auditorium. Join us for fellowship and inspiration as we navigate the final month of school. Please contact Jaylen Touart, President, or Bridgitte Hatfield, Club Membership/Sponsor, at HatfieldB@FultonSchools.org for more information regarding membership and leadership opportunities.

This week's PTO Community Partner spotlight is on Sign Greeters. Sign Greeters creates yard art to help you celebrate your special day in a memorable way. Whether it’s a birthday, graduation, baby shower, bar/bat mitzvah, anniversary, Sign Greeters has big, fun yard signs to make everyone smile! Visit us on-line at https://signgreeters.com/greeter/peachtree-corners-yard-greetings/.

PTO UPDATES

• Wednesday, April 24 was Administrative Professional's Day. MHS has an amazing team of caring individuals who serve in this role, and make MHS a better place. Shout out to Amy Barr, Bridgitte Hatfield, Jen Enright, Kristen Luther, Michelle Gries, Brendan Adams and Odie Verges. We thank you for all that you do to impact so many aspects of MHS!
• We still need some volunteers to help with yearbook distribution during lunch periods on Monday, May 6 in the cafeteria. See link below to sign up. https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/126505
• The MHS PTO is holding a raffle and blind auction for senior families to win reserved box seating at graduation. See link for details. https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/92186200
• Staff Appreciation Week is May 6 through May 10. Our PTO chairs have planned some wonderful treats for our amazing MHS staff. We need a few helpers to assist for some of the events. See link to sign up. https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/126571
• This week, your PTO membership dollars were utilized to purchase supplies for the TAG department. We appreciate your support!

FINAL PTO MEETING OF 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR

Our final PTO meeting of the school year will take place on Friday, May 10 at 9:00 am. Due to AP testing, we will be holding the meeting off-campus at the Crabapple Chase club house located at 12580 Crabapple Chase Dr. All are welcome to attend.

TRACK & FIELD

Three School Records Pace Milton at Track Regionals

Lady Eagles 3rd, Boys 4th as 24 qualify for GHSA Sectionals

The Milton track & field teams competed at the GHSA 7A Region 6 Championship meet this past Wednesday at West Forsyth HS and came away with 3 school records and a large contingent qualifying for the sectional meet next weekend at McEachern HS in Powder Springs.

GIRLS

The Lady Eagles (3rd-130 pts) were paced by a balanced group of scoring from many different events while besting 3 schools. Milton was led by junior Alana Calhoun who broke the 7-year-old school record in the triple jump (2nd-35’10”), ran a leg on the school record setting 4x200m relay (2nd-1:45.25) and qualified for sectionals in the long jump (3rd-16’3.25”) & also scored in the 100m (5th-12.93) in a personal best performance. Other members of the record-setting 4x200m relay included freshman Simone Dennis (4th-12.25 in the 100m & 4th-25.69 in the 200m), seniors Juliana Gross & 400m region champion Nya Smith (1st-58.81). Smith & Dennis then teamed up with seniors Leelah Dennis (5th-2:23.70, 800m & ran a leg on the sectional qualifying 4x800m relay) and 800m runner-up senior & GA Tech commit Ella Grace Malcom (2nd-2:22.61, 800m) to win the 4x400m relay (1st-4:06.01) to close out the meet.

Other sectional qualifiers included freshman Aarushi Dhawan and seniors Calista Cacciatore & Emerson Armistead in the 4x800m relay, junior Brynn Scheel in BOTH the 100m hurdles & 300m hurdles & senior Sky Philpott & sophomore Gabby Michel in the shot put.

BOYS

Milton qualified 12 athletes on to the sectional meet in many different events. The Eagles (4th-93 pts) bested 2 schools and were led by the exceptional running of senior Andrew Sirras. His school record in the 200m (2nd-21.66) broke a 6-year-old record and was run from the slowest section to capture runner-up honors. He followed that up in the 400m (3rd-49.40) & a leg on the runner-up 4x400m (2nd-3:27.60, the 10th best performance in school history) relay team with fellow seniors Parker Mones & Zach Patell (who was runner-up in the 800m, 2nd-1:56.27) & junior CJ Wiley who was 3rd in the 200m-22.00 & 6th in the 100m-11.11. Other runners-up were junior Noah Vinson in the long jump (2nd-20’3.5”) & senior Riley Rushing in the 6th-best shot-put throw in school history (2nd-47’5.5”)!

Other sectional qualifiers included sophomore Lawson Estes in the long & triple jumps, freshman Harrison Sutton in the shot put and the 4x200m relay team of juniors Noah Vinson & Dylan Griffin along with sophomores Billy Weivoda & Tristan Lester.

Next up is the GHSA “B” Sectional Meet on Saturday, May 4th at McEachern HS where the top-8 finishers in each event qualify for the GHSA State Championship which will be held May 9-11 at Carrollton HS.

VISUAL ART

Congratulations to the following Eagle Artists who had art accepted into the prestigious 2024 Atlanta High School Art Exhibition located at Piedmont Park-Dogwood Festival: Nasira Bakovic, Nick Pelloni, Brynn Scheel (Honorable Mention), Andrew Sirras, Calista Cacciatore, Silas Hayworth, Magnolia Bartik, Kanik Buxton, Emily Deich, Keira Phelan, and Madelyn Shaffer.

There were 716 entries with 219 accepted pieces. This award-winning show is a tradition established by the Arts Festival of Atlanta in the early 1970s to recognize and encourage the fine quality of art created by area high school students. Students from twelve regional Atlanta counties were represented. We are so proud of our students!

LATIN

Milton Students Excel in CAMWS Translation Contest

Congratulations to Kiley Irvine, Daniel Fujamade, and William Swan for their outstanding performance in the 2024 CAMWS Translation Contest. The Classical Association of the Middle West and South offers cash prizes, book awards, and awards of commendation to qualifying winners in its Latin Translation Exams for high school students of Latin.

Daniel and Kiley were both awarded certificates of commendation for being among the twenty best intermediate translators in the county.

William was the top scoring translator in the nation on the advanced high school exam, winning $250. This is William's second time winning the highest award in the contest.

Kudos to these fine Classicists who continue to represent Milton's Latin program on the most competitive stages in the country and whose erudition is a testament to the high academic standards maintained at Milton High School.

HOME

TUE 4/30: V Girls Lacrosse v Cherokee @ 6:00PM ***ELITE 8***

AWAY

MON 4/29: V Girls Tennis v Lowndes @1:00PM ***ELITE 8***

MON 4/29: V Girls Golf at Chimney Oaks GC (TBA) AREA TOURNAMENT

MON 4/29: V Boys Golf at Billy Peak Invitational (at Big Canoe)

TUE 4/30: V Boys Golf at Billy Peak Invitational (at Big Canoe)

TUE 4/30: V Boys Soccer v Archer @ 7:30PM ***ELITE 8***

TUE 4/30: V Boys Lacrosse v Buford @ 7:30PM ***ELITE 8***

Milton High School alumni are amazing! We are seeking nominations for our 2024 Hall of Fame! Alumni, faculty, administrators, and even "friends of the school" from all years (1921-2019) are welcome to be nominated. The criteria and nomination form can be found at the following link. You can also see the list and bios of all current members of the HOF. The deadline to nominate is May 10, 2024.

https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/7371

Big News! We’re opening more spots on our Summer 2025 travel opportunity to Greece, Italy and Spain! Missed the first meeting? Please see our flyer to get caught up on the details. Our meeting will be Thursday, May 2, at 6:00 PM in room 1273. Questions? Bauled@fultonschools.org. RSVP link: https://bit.ly/3vknDvN

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

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.

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 6:30PM 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

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

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***