We are Millard West
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- January 11, 2024 - 8th Grade Open House, AP Info Night, Activities Fair at MWHS from 6:30-8
- February - MWHS Counselors will visit all Millard Middle Schools. Look for more information in MS Newsletters
- February 15, 2024 - Within District Transfer Deadline. Contact Student Services at the Board Office for more information
- February 29, 2024 - Registration Conferences at MWHS from 4-8pm
- March 15, 2024 - Option Enrollment Deadline (From outside the district) Contact Student Services at the Board Office for more information
- May 1, 2024 - NSAA Eligibility deadline - contact the Millard West activities department with questions
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Millard West Academic Excellence
AP Culture
Advanced Placement (AP) is the most widely accepted college-level academic program available to high school students. It will ultimately enhance a student's ability to succeed in challenging college coursework. Students who plan on attending a college or university should seek to take at least one AP course in a strength area. Millard West has a variety of different classes such as AP Macroeconomics, AP Computer Science, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Music Theory, AP Chemistry, and many others. Weighted grade points will apply to AP Courses.
AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM
AP Capstone is a diploma path that allows students to develop skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. The program builds on the content knowledge that students have learned throughout their education thus far. This path allows students to gain experiences that prepare them for college and career success.
Year 1 - Junior Year
AP Seminar Course
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn to investigate a problem or issue, analyze arguments, compare different perspectives, synthesize information from multiple sources, and work alone and in a group to communicate their ideas.
Year 2 - Senior Year
AP Research Course
AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000–5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.
Throughout High School
4 AP Classes - Score 3 or higher on exam
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™.
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Fine Arts
Millard West has very accomplished and nationally recognized fine arts programs. From our two-time state champion marching band to our nationally recognized theatre program to our award winning show choir ensembles, the Wildcats take pride in being at the top of the class when it comes to fine and performing arts.
Band
Director - John Keith
2022 and 2023 State Marching Champions
Theatre
Director - Brooke Phillips
Millard West was chosen to be the first and only high school in Nebraska to win the right to the Broadway musical "Frozen" as a part of the United States of Frozen campaign. It was produced as a full-length unified musical, which means that students from our alternate curriculum program with physical and/or mental disabilities played major roles alongside students from our regular education program. See the story and recap below.
Vocal Music
Director - Zack Bjornsen
Orchestra
Director - Justin Zeleski
NSAA Activities
Forensics
Head Coach - Jennifer Jerome
DEBATE
Head Coach - John Spady
State Champions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Journalism
Advisor - Mark Hilburn
Wildcat News Broadcast
National Scholastic Press Association
- 2022 Pacemaker Finalist
- 2021 Pacemaker Winner
- Top 5 broadcast program in the country
- First school in Nebraska to ever win top award for scholastic journalism
Nebraska High School Press Association
- Superior Publication Rating: '21, '19, '18, '17
- Cornhusker Award: '23, '22, '20
UNO High School Media Contest
- Broadcast Program of the Year: '22, '20, '18
Catalyst Newspaper
National Scholastic Press Association
- Pacemaker Winner: '21
- Pacemaker Finalist: '18
- All-American Award: '21
- First Class Rating: '22, '21, '20, '19, '18
- 1st place - Best of Show: '18
Nebraska High School Press Association
- Cornhusker Award: '23, '22, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
- Gold Medalist Award: '22, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17
- Silver Crown: '18
School Newspapers Online: SNO
- Distinguished Site: '22, '21, '20
Prowler Yearbook
National Scholastic Press Association
- All-American Award: '23, '22, '18, '16
- First Class Rating: '22, '20, '19, '17, '15, '14, '13
- 1st Place Best of Show: '17
Nebraska High School Press Association
- Cornhusker Award: '23, '22, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17, '16, '15, '14, '13, '12
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
- Gold Medalist: '22, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17, '16, '15
- Crown Winner: '18
NSAA
- State Champions: 2014, 2017
- State Runner-up: 2013, 2016, 2018
- 3rd Place: 2020
- 4th Place: 2019