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Milton High School

114 W. High Street

Milton, WI 53563

Main Office: (608) 868-9300

Activities Office: (608) 868-9565

Attendance Line: (608) 868-9340

Counseling Office: (608) 868-9560

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Greetings,

Welcome to another edition of the Red Hawk Report!

AP Honor Roll

I am very pleased to announce that Milton High School was named to the

College Board AP Honor Roll. We were one of 10 schools in Wisconsin and

250 in all of the United States to be named to the honor roll. To be selected,

schools must have three consecutive years of increased enrollment in

Advanced Placement classes, increased minority participation, and increased

performance on the AP exam. In 2019, MHS had a total of 429 AP exams taken

with a 74% pass rate, well above the national average of

50%. Congratulations to all the staff and students whose hard work is

recognized with this award. This is the 3rd time MHS has been named to the

Honor Roll in the last 10 years.

Final Exams

First semester exams are January 14, 15, and 16 (the schedule is in this edition

of the Red Hawk Report). Please take the time to review with your student

their exams and their plan for preparing for the end of the term

assessments. This is a good way to prepare for the exam structure they will

find at the post-secondary level. This is also a great opportunity to talk about

how the year is going and to get them to think about future planning for

courses for next year or their plans for after graduation.

Update on High School Additions and Remodel

The plans for the additions and remodeling at the high school are just about

complete and soon the district will be putting out the bids. We anticipate the

breaking of ground this spring. During the construction, there will be various

parts of the building or grounds that will be sectioned off from the public

which will have an impact on building use. Please be looking for

announcements on the progress and information on which parts of the

building or grounds will be inaccessible.

December Calendar of

Events:

6th: Academic Honors Breakfast,

6:30 am

11th: MHS Choir Concert, 7:00 pm,

auditorium

16th: MHS Band Concert, 7:00 pm,

auditorium

23rd-31st: Winter Break,

No School

January 2nd: School Resumes

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January 2020

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NEWS YOU CAN USE . . .

Family Access Mid-Term &

Report Card Release Dates:

Grading Period Release Date

Qtr. 2/Semester 1 1/27/2020

E-mail notification will be sent to

parents after grades have been

posted to Family Access.

J. Jeremiah Bilhorn

Principal, Milton High School

114 W. High St. Milton, WI 53563 Office: (608) 868-9300

Email: bilhornj@milton.k12.wi.us

Tweeting at: https://twitter.com/MiltonPrincipal

January Calendar of Events:

14th-16th: Semester 1 Final

Exams

17th: No School

18th: Show Choir Invitational, all

day

20th: Professional Development

Day, No School

27th: Freshman Academic

Planning Meeting, 6:30 pm,

Auditorium

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Milton High School

1st Semester Final Exam Schedule

January 14, 15, & 16, 2020

Final Exam Schedule:

Tuesday, January 14

7:35 - 8:18 1st Period Study Session

8:22 - 9:00 2nd Period Study Session

9:00 - 9:10 Passing Period

9:10 - 10:30 1st Period Exam

10:30 - 10:40 Passing Period

10:40 - 12:00 2nd Period Exam

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 2:55 Flex Period

Wednesday, January 15

7:35 - 9:00 3rd Period Exam

9:00 - 9:10 Passing period

9:10 - 10:30 4th Period Exam

10:30 - 10:40 Passing period

10:40 -12:00 5th Period Exam

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 2:55 Flex Period

Thursday, January 16

7:35 - 9:00 6th Period Exam

9:00 - 9:10 Passing period

9:10 - 10:30 7th Period Exam

10:30 - 10:40 Passing period

10:40 -12:00 8th Period Exam

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 2:55 Flex Period

Students must be in attendance from 7:35 until 12:00.

Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of afternoon flex periods for additional

studying and exam review.

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Unity Club hosted a game night in December. Students played a variety of board games, computer games, and recreational

games. It was a blast!

UNITY CLUB

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Welcome Chloé!

This February, MHS will welcome Chloé, a French exchange student, for 3 weeks. Chloé is

from near Avignon, in the South of France, where the climate is much sunnier than it is in Wis-

consin! Chloé is here to learn about American culture and develop her English skills. She will

be staying with the Smithson family, whose daughter is currently enrolled in French 2. The

exchange is set up by Language and Friendship, an organization in Minnesota.

A sunny view from Chloé’s town near Avignon.

MHS families have been successfully welcoming L&F French exchange students to Milton for

about 15 years. There are exchange opportunities in spring and summer each year.

Families interested in hosting a student from France this summer should visit

languageandfriendship.com/hosting for more information.

• Interested in hosting right away?

Visit link: https://tinyurl.com/s2ebnau

Create a login, and use Group ID: AG14828 to complete an application

French in your student’s future

French is an in-demand language! A recent search for French jobs on Indeed returned over

9500 job postings in the US, ranging in salary from $30k-$75k/year. Companies in need of

French speakers included Apple, Louis Vuitton, BMO Harris Bank, Snap-on Tools, and more.

Students with French language skills have more career opportunities available to them than

those without.

FRENCH DEPARTMENT NEWS

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FRENCH NEWS cont.

French Club Babysitting Fundraiser - February 7, 2020

Parents of young children (aged 4-12) have an opportunity for a night out the Friday before

Valentine’s Day. MHS French Club members and advisors will host another babysitting night

on Friday, February 7. Funds raised from this activity will go towards French Club scholar-

ships and maintenance of the Milton Peace Garden. Watch for details and registration infor-

mation in district social media channels in the coming weeks. Please share this information

with parents of young children who may be interested in this great opportunity for quality

child care that supports a great cause!

Milton High School Career Day is on March 11th. We are currently looking for Career Day

speakers in the following career clusters: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Architec-

ture & Construction, Arts/A/V & Communications, Business Manage-

ment/Finance/Hospitality/Marketing, Government & Public Administration/Law and Public

Safety, Education & Training, Health Science, Human Services, Manufacturing/Transportation,

Distribution & Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & IT.

Please reach out to Amy Kenyon at 608-868-9311 ext. 1107 or email her

at: kenyona@milton.k12.wi.us if you would like more information on becoming a speaker.

CAREER DAY

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BUSINESS & COMPUTER EDUCATION

With course selection quickly approaching, we would like to continue

our spotlight of courses to help explain the many options available with-

in our department. With the transition to trimesters, all semester courses

in our department will transition to a one trimester course. Our three

year long courses (Accounting 1, Accounting 2, and Retail Management)

have been adapted to fit this new format; more information to come on

that topic in a future newsletter!

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING:

Sport & Entertainment Marketing is a one semester course that blends the curriculum of Principles of

Marketing with the world of Sports and Entertainment. Students electing to participate in the course will

partake in real-world activities that will strengthen their marketing skills while focusing on the topics of

sponsorship, pricing, market research, endorsements, and promotions within the industries of sports

and entertainment. The real-world activities include building a sports franchise, designing and market-

ing an authentic video game, and organizing and marketing a weekend music festival. Sports & Enter-

tainment Marketing offers students an edge if pursuing marketing or sports management degrees at the

collegiate level or the opportunity to learn via an elective centered around sports and entertainment.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:

This one semester course takes the business content learned in other classes and puts it on a global lev-

el. With a high focus on current events, different cultures, and best business practices, this course is

constantly changing and making relevant curriculum for all students. Throughout the course, students

will get to choose what topics they dive deeper into each chapter and will demonstrate their learning

through hands-on projects. This course is perfect for anyone who has interest in economics, global busi-

ness, or other cultures. It also meets part of the requirements for the Global Studies Certificate here at

Milton High School.

As always - the business department is here to help you find the best fit for your spring semester and

beyond. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us if you have specific questions about any class.

We would love for your student to have the opportunity to explore a new topic!

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

It is now officially the “busy” season of FBLA and we could not be more excited for the upcoming com-

petition season! We officially registered thirty-four members for the Regional Leadership Conference

held on February 1st at Muskego High School. Members are already studying for their tests, creating

their projects, or practicing their presentations for their event. The top three in each event category for

the region will have the chance to advance and compete at the State Leadership Conference held at the

end of March in Madison. We are looking forward to reporting back our results in the February newslet-

ter! Make sure to wish your FBLA members good luck the next time you see them!

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ATHLETIC NEWS

Signing Date The National Letter of Intent/Celebratory Signing date is Wednesday, February 5 at 3:15 pm in

the Milton High School LMC. If your student is planning on participating in this event, please

call the Activities Office at (608) 868-9565.

How do I sign my child up for a sport at Milton High

School? Please complete these 3 easy steps and you are good to go! All 3 steps need to be completed

before your child can participate. If you have any questions, please call 868-9565.

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MHS DAILY BELL SCHEDULES

HOMEROOM PLC WEDNESDAYS

PLC DAY: WEDNESDAYS

NON-PLC DAYS: MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

Warning

Bell Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8

7:30 7:35- 8:23

8:27- 9:15

9:19- 10:07

10:11- 11:01

Lunch 1 11:01- 11:27

5B 11:31- 12:19

6B 12:23- 1:11

1:15- 2:03

2:07- 2:55

5A 11:05- 11:53

Lunch 2 11:53- 12:19

6B 12:23- 1:11

5A 11:05- 11:53

6A 11:57- 12:45

Lunch 3 12:45- 1:11

Warning Bell

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5 Period 6 Period

7 Period

8 PLC Time

7:30 7:35- 8:21

8:25- 9:11

9:15- 10:01

10:05- 10:54

Lunch 1 10:54- 11:20

5B 11:24- 12:10

6B 12:14- 1:00

1:04- 1:50

1:54- 2:40

(Students Release)

2:45- 3:15 (MHS Staff Only)

5A 10:58-11:44

Lunch 2 11:44- 12:10

6B 12:14- 1:00

5A 10:58- 11:44

6A 11:48- 12:34

Lunch 3 12:34- 1:00

Warning Bell

Period 1

Period 2

Home-room

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5 Period 6 Period

7 Period

8 PLC Time

7:30 7:35- 8:18

8:22- 9:05

9:09- 9:45

9:49- 10:32

10:36- 11:21

Lunch 1 11:21- 11:47

5B 11:51- 12:34

6B 12:38- 1:21

1:25- 2:08

2:12- 2:55

(Students Release)

2:45- 3:15 (MHS Staff Only)

5A 11:25- 12:08

Lunch 2 12:08- 12:34

6B 12:38- 1:21

5A 11:25- 12:08

6A 12:12- 12:55

Lunch 3 12:55- 1:21