#Be Kind
February 24, 2023
Cottonwood Families,
Levy Override
Information About the Special Election to Continue Millard’s Levy Override Authority The district is seeking to continue the 2018-19 levy override authority which must be reapproved every 5 years. Without levy override authority, reductions in people and programs will be necessary across the district. Ballots have been mailed to all Millard voters and must be returned by March 14, 2023 by mail, at the Douglas or Sarpy County Election Commission offices, or at an official ballot drop box.
Douglas County drop box locations available for this election are:
•Millard Public Schools Foundation: 5225 S. 159th Ave., Omaha
• Spring Ridge Shopping Center: 178th and Pacific St., Omaha
• Douglas County Engineer’s Office: 15505 W. Maple Rd., Omaha
• Douglas County Election Commission: 12220 W. Center Rd., Omaha
Sarpy County drop box locations available for this election are:
•Sarpy County Election Commission: 1102 E. 1st St.,
•Papillion • La Vista Police Department: 7701 S. 96th St., La Vista
Traffic Reminders
I know that the traffic at pick up can be really tricky. Please make sure that you are obeying the traffic signs regarding the one-way. There have been many close calls and I don't want anyone to get hurt. The traffic is also negatively impacting our neighbors. Here are some helpful reminders to keep things running more smoothly.
Cross only at the crosswalks; do not cross between cars.
Do not park your car on the curbside and leave your car unattended.
Curbside nearest the school is for loading and unloading students only.
Do not pass cars and cut in front of them if there is space ahead of them.
Continue to pull your vehicle up. Do not sit in one spot to wait. Once the bus has left, we will be directing traffic to move forward up to the blacktop area. We will make sure your student can find you.
If you are waiting for a safety patrol student please continue to move up your vehicle or park in the lot.
Remember that Piedmont Drive becomes a one way after our crosswalk not before. Do not pass cars along the curb as traffic may be coming your way from the other side.
Make sure you are stopping at the stop sign on 154th and Piedmont. Even though it is a one way after the designated times. Traffic still needs to stop before turning left at 154th and Piedmont.
If you are dropping off near the handicap parking. Do NOT pull into a handicap parking stall if you do not have a handicap sticker. It is NOT a drop off stall. Please do not block the handicap parking at drop off or pick up.
February Menus
February 2023 Breakfast pretty menu_tcm755-167507.pdfFebruary 2023 Lunch pretty menu_tcm755-167508.pdf
Levy Override Information
Override Election, Ballot Information Sheet (1).pdfLevy Fact Sheet.pdfArt. Music Community Review Flyer.pdf
2023 Band Camp Flyer (2) (1).pdfMSOC paper copy (1).pdfParent Pride:
A Parent Volunteer Group
The Parent Pride, a parent volunteer group, is an integral part of the Cottonwood community. Each year this group of volunteers help to organize and fund raise for the events and activities that take place at Cottonwood. There are no membership dues so we depend on donations or participation of our fund-raising events. We hope that you will consider volunteering your time to support one of these events. Please remember to check our weekly newsletter for other volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gina Rudloff at 402-715-1390 or gkrudloff@mpsomaha.org. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up below.
Thank you
Gina Rudloff
The school directory is now complete. If you would like to have have access to the directory please contact our office at 402-715-1390 and access can be given.
Community Corner
Millard Food Pantry 22-23 (1).pdfMillard Food Pantry 22-23 Spanish (1).pdfNew Parent Flyer 2023.pdfDon’t miss out on these epic summer programs!
Are you looking for full time or part time fun for your students this summer? Spark is a program provided by Millard Public Schools Foundation and this summer we have great explorations planned for your child. Weekly registration is available, themed activities, and weekly field trips.
NEW this year – Spark Adventure is our new part-time summer program! Join our Spark Adventure crew for an action-packed summer. Available for children entering 1st-6th grade.
Space is limited - register today at www.mpsfoundation.org
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Job Opportunities in Millard
Looking for a new opportunity? We would love for you to consider a job with Millard Public Schools! No one knows us better than you. You are our community, and we want our families to be a part of our schools. You get what we are all about better than anyone else.
We are also a good fit for moms and dads with busy lives looking for schedules and opportunities that fit around families. The work is meaningful - and it doesn’t happen on nights and weekends.
We have para positions in our classrooms, food service and maintenance positions and a host of other opportunities. We currently have a few openings at Cottonwood. For a full list of open positions in our district. See everything currently available here:
Open Positions for Millard Public Schools
We invite you to be the next great reason we are #Proud2MPS!