On Saturday, the Eagle cross country teams tested their fitness at the team’s annual Time Trial race on the home Milton course to set their varsity & junior varsity rosters for the first meet of the season this coming weekend at the Apalachee Opener in Winder, GA.

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 2025-2026 CALENDAR

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS

We will be running our NORMAL BELL SCHEDULE beginning Monday, August 11.

Just a reminder that on TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY we have the extended 2nd period for ADVISEMENT and Student Success Skills.

COUNSELING CASELOADS FOR 2025-2026

Mrs. Casey Lahman: Last Names A-B

Ms. Christine Hoglander: Last Names C-F

Ms. Lyvelle Simms: Last Names G-Jo

Ms. Samantha Latham: Last Names Ju-Mi

Mrs. Heidi Ruppe: Last Names Mo-Ro

Mrs. Blaze Chriscoe: Last Names Ru-V

Mrs. Tiffany Harrison: Head Counselor, Last Names W-Z 

Beginning August 18, you can book a meeting with your counselor here:

https://milton.fultonschools.org/academics/counseling/book-a-meeting

COUNSELOR'S CORNER DURING LUNCHES THIS WEEK 

Have a counselor question? Two counselors will be available IN THE CAFETERIA every lunch period on the following dates:

• Tuesday, August 12
• Wednesday, August 13
• Thursday, August 14

This is a great opportunity for students to walk up and ask questions without needing an appointment. We will help with schedule questions, college application questions, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and more. Come see us!

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Counselors DO NOT accept schedule change requests via phone, email, or walk-in. Students must complete the paper schedule change form with parent signature, then submit to their assigned counselor. This week is the FINAL opportunity to make a schedule change request. 

Acceptable Change Requests:

• You need to drop down in rigor
• You have a hole in your schedule
• You previously passed the course
• You have a duplicate course on the schedule
• You have not taken and/or passed the necessary prerequisite course
• You need a course to graduate (Seniors only)
• You need a course for college admission (Seniors only)
• You wish to drop a course as part of the Senior Reduced Courseload (Seniors only, additional form required)

Non-acceptable Change Requests:

• Lunch period changes
• Teacher changes
• Rearranging schedules
• Adding online courses via FVS/GAVS
• Removing online courses via FVS/GAVS
• Waiving into an Honors or AP course

This is a reminder that students who take an online course through FVS, GAVS, or Dual Enrollment should not be on campus during the online course period unless otherwise approved. Students who rely on school transportation are permitted to be on campus for their online course in the Media Center ONLY for the entirety of the online course period.

• Students arriving to school after an online period should enter the building within 10 minutes of their next class start time. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes before their next class must report to the designated space for online students (Media Center).

Students loitering on campus during their online period may face disciplinary consequences. Thank you for adhering to these guidelines to ensure our students are safe and accounted for while on campus.

MHS Counseling is gearing up for a great application season! If you are in need of a counselor or teacher letter of recommendation for your college applications, please view the instructions here: HOW TO REQUEST A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Important Dates:

• August 4, 2025: Counselor LOR Request form opens. You can request a Counselor LOR at www.bit.ly/miltonLOR25
• August 4, 2025: A Senior Brag Sheet must be completed in order to receive a Counselor LOR. Students must TYPE their responses and either email or print/deliver to their assigned counselor.
• Class of 2026 Senior Brag Sheet (PDF)
• Class of 2026 Senior Brag Sheet (PDF)
• September 1, 2025: Counselors BEGIN writing LORs. We will not write any letters before this date.
• September 15, 2025: Senior Brag Sheet is DUE for all students who will need a letter for the 2025-2026 SY​.

Counselors WILL NOT write you a letter without a Senior Brag Sheet on file. Students must TYPE their responses and either email or print/deliver to their assigned counselor by September 15, 2025.

Students can request transcripts in their application platform (CommonApp, Coalition, Common Black App, etc.)

If you are applying Direct to Institution or need a transcript for any other reason, use ScribOrder to request a transcript: https://fultonga.scriborder.com/

Come join Milton Counseling for our Senior Parent Night on Tuesday, August 19 at 6:00 to 8:00PM in the Auditorium. The Counseling Department will be presenting all the information needed for a successful senior year!  

Come learn more about the following:

• Graduation Requirements
• SAT/ACT Testing
• Postsecondary Options
• Applying to College
• HOPE/Zell Miller Grants/Scholarships
• Letters of Recommendation

If you are unable to attend, we will have a virtual presentation posted to the counseling website after the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fall 2025 SAT and ACT Prep Classes

MHS Counseling is a proud partner of Applerouth Tutoring! Milton will be hosting one SAT and one ACT prep class this Fall, assuming there is enough student interest. Please view the attached flyer for the full list of class and practice test dates. The discounted $200 price is available for the first 11 students in each class. After the 11th student in each class, the price will change to $425 (full price). Practice Tests will be taken at home and classes will meet at Milton HS.

To register go to www.applerouth.com/events/group-classes and enter the event code.

SAT Group Class

16 hours of group tutoring + 2 mock tests

September 27 - December 3

3:45pm - 5:45pm on Wednesdays

$200

Event Code: SATBD0E

Registration Deadline: September 23, 2025

ACT Group Class

16 hours of group tutoring + 2 mock tests

October 4 - December 11

3:45pm - 5:45pm on Thursdays

$200

Event Code: ACTBD0F

Registration Deadline: September 30, 2025

2025 Peach State Tour information sessions are offered in-person and via Zoom Webinars from August 26 - September 25. These sessions will allow you to learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. These events are FREE and open to ALL high school students and their families, but space is limited! Register online today to secure your spot. When registering for a session, please sign up for the session that best suits your location. If you are not a Georgia resident, we recommend attending the out-of-state session to ensure content is most relevant to you.

Please feel free to contact meet@uga.edu if you have any questions regarding these events.

SECURE A SPOT HERE: https://www.peachstatetour.org/students.html

Notification to Parents of the Screening and Referral Process for Gifted Students. Please click the link below for more information.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

PARENTS: The last in-person check out is 3PM.

The proper student check out process is as follows:

• send in a note with your student stating the requested check out time and reason.
• Your student should bring that note to the front office upon arrival and they will be issued a pass to be released at that time and can meet you out front.
• You can also email Jill Anderton at Attendance, AndertonJ@fultonschools.org.
• Please follow the same process for tardy students, sending in a note or email in order to excuse your student.

If you have questions, please refer to the Attendance portion of the Milton website or call 470.254.7000

Thank you!

2025-2026 promises to be a year filled with excitement and celebration! You won't want to miss capturing every moment with our Milton yearbook--on sale now for one of the lowest prices of the season. Go to miltonyearbook.com to order your book today!

Parents of Seniors--It’s hard to believe, but in just a few short months, your student’s stay at Milton High School will be nothing more than a memory. Senior tributes are a tradition among graduating students that help commemorate this special milestone. You know your child is amazing--why not show them that in this year’s yearbook? Your recognition ad will be printed and remembered forever, and by purchasing a space in the back of the book, you can show your student how special they are with your own pictures and in your own words. Visit miltonyearbook.com to purchase your tribute ad today!

GRADES 9, 10, 11

Underclassmen and Faculty/Staff photos will be taken on September 10 in the Auxilliary Gym. Students will take their pictures in their ELA classes, and students who do not have an ELA class should plan to have their pictures made during Advisement, their lunch, or fourth period. If you miss September 10, we will have a make-up picture day on October 22.

SENIORS

SENIORS WHO WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK should plan to book their pictures with CADY Studios and have their pictures taken before November 19, 2025. See the link below for more information:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1748454734/fultonschoolsorg/ymzzzplgmuzg1uvsqzji/Senior-FAQs.pdf 

🎓 SENIORS — LET’S GO! 🎓

We’re at 20% participation for PTO Senior Dues.

💙 THANK YOU to the families who’ve already paid — you’re making a difference!

💵 Your Senior Dues Fund:

🍪 Snacks for the year

🤝 Senior Service Day

📨 Red Envelopes

🎉 End-of-Year Celebration

🚨 PLUS — If you pay by August 22nd, YOU get to vote on:

🎨 Our official Senior T-Shirt design

🍫 The snack lineup for the year

📅 Let’s boost that 20% — pay your dues today and make your voice heard!

✨ This is YOUR senior year — own it!

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/335333

📢 FBLA Interest Meeting – August 21! 📢

Are you interested in business, leadership, or competing at the regional, state, and national levels? Come learn more about FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, and how you can get involved this year!

Thursday, August 21 at 7:45 am in room 1235 we will be holding an interest meeting where you can learn more about the club, meet this year’s officers, and get a better understanding of what we do.

We’ll go over what FBLA is, our plans for this year, leadership opportunities, and how to join. Whether you’re brand new or returning, all are welcome! There will be donuts so show up and show out! 🍩🍩🍩

Below is our onboarding form and Instagram — give us a follow to stay updated!

Invitations to apply for the National Honor Society have been sent to Juniors and Seniors who meet the following criteria: 

1.    Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 92 or above (we do not round up) 

2.    Have successfully completed at least two honors (or higher) classes. 

3.    Attended Milton High School for at least one full semester. 

These invitations were sent to the students’ Fulton County email address (fcstu.org). The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, August 15 by 3:30 PM. 

If your student qualifies for an invitation based on the criteria mentioned above but did not receive one, please have the student reach out to Lisa Silverman at Silverman@fultonschools.org.

An informational meeting will be held on Monday August 11 at 7:45 AM in the Milton Theatre for all invited applicants. At this meeting the NHS sponsors will explain the application process and answer any questions.

Please Note: Current NHS members DO NOT need to reapply. 

Join a Club and Rep The M! Club Fair is August 27 during all lunches and Curriculum Night 6-7:30. See Coach Hatfield in Room 1340 for more information/Club form applications.

Missed out on the parking lottery? Student BEGGING for a parking spot? Milton Chorus has got you covered! One day left to place your bid (or Buy It Now) for the Chorus Parking Spot Auction. All proceeds benefit our Chorus singers! Bidding open now here: https://www.32auctions.com/miltonchorus25-26spot2

Attia offers a wide range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Roswell, GA serving the entire Atlanta market. Please call us to learn more about how we can help you achieve the results you have been looking for. 

PTO UPDATES

It's time for our Biggest Fundraiser of the year. Did you know purchasing a PTO Membership comes with no obligations to volunteer or attend meetings (but we'd love to have you if you have the time!) Your membership dollars support students and staff throughout the year through recognition events, student events, campus beautification, staff appreciation, classroom support, community outreach and much more. Join today!

https://miltoneaglespto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/335333

Congratulations to our 4 Parking Spot Winners!  

One DRAW to go for the last 2 SPOTS!

Welcome to Moe’s School POP-UP!

$5 from each kit sold goes to Milton PTO for 1 to 50 kits sold and then $10 from each kit after 51 kits sold!

Moe’s Southwest Grill will be delivering to Milton High School on Tues. 8/19 at 4:30-5:30. Order and pay online in advance, drive up to 13025 Birmingham Hwy., (Spirit night - front of school) and we will put the order into your car and off you go. 

https://form.jotform.com/252053216431142

GET INVOLVED

August 15, 2025 at 9:30AM in the Media Center. Hope you can join us.

On Saturday, the Eagle cross country teams tested their fitness at the team’s annual Time Trial race on the home Milton course to set their varsity & junior varsity rosters for the first meet of the season this coming weekend at the Apalachee Opener in Winder, GA.

GIRLS

The Lady Eagles kicked off the races & the season as close to 60 completed the 5km distance. Senior captain Caroline Spain (1st-21:28) pulled away from sophomore Sadie Katekovich (2nd-22:00) & junior Lucie Gallagher (3rd-22:03) just after 2km to get the individual victory. Finishers in the top-10 included:

4. sophomore Kenley Sirras-23:07

5. junior Ava Kane-23:32

6. freshman Sloane Robers-24:22

7. junior Aarushi Dhawan-24:55

8. junior Cara Tenhundfeld-25:58

9. junior Rachela Weitzel-26:03

10. junior Emily Chambliss-26:42

BOYS

The defending State 5A Champions began their season & road to Carrollton with a spirited competition that saw junior Will Chambers (1st-17:47) threaten the top-10 record board in the gym. Senior captain Jayin Batra (2nd-18:46) ran with Chambers for half the race & was followed by senior Ryan Greathouse (3rd-19:04). The remaining top-10 finishers were:

4. junior Logan Bradway-19:28

5. senior captain Veer Upadhyaya-19:47

6. junior Jace Kasteler20:01

7. junior Boston Vanbelle-20:03

8. senior Malin Schadt-20:40

9. freshman Noah Jenkins-20:47

10. freshman William Gilbert-21:25

The top-7 finishers & the next 15 will comprise the varsity & junior varsity rosters for the team’s first meet of the 2025 season, the Apalachee Opener, this Saturday on the campus of Apalachee High School in Winder, GA.

HOME

MON 8/11: JV/V Softball v. South Forsyth @ 4:30 & 6:00

MON 8/11: 9th Volleyball v. Cherokee & Westlake @ 5 & 7:00

TUE 8/12: JV/V Softball v. Sequoyah @ 4:30 & 6:00

FRI 8/15: JV Softball v. Creekview @ 4:30

AWAY

TUE 8/12: Volleyball v. Westminster & North Forsyth (at NF) @ 6:00/7:00

WED 8/13: JV Softball v. North Forsyth @ 5:00

WED 8/13: 9th Volleyball v. Centennial & Woodstock (at Cent) @ 5:30/6:30

THU 8/14: V Volleyball v. Alpharetta & Marist (at Alpharetta) @ 5 & 6:00

THU 8/14: V Football v. Buford @ 7:00

SAT 8/16: Cross Country at Apalachee Invitational @ 7:00 AM

SAT 8/16: V Softball v. Lambert & Pope (at Pope) @ 12:15/2:30

SAT 8/16: V Volleyball at All City Playdate (at South Forsyth) @ TBA

SAT 8/16: JV Volleyball at Sequoyah Classic @ TBA

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please note that school-based testing accommodations do not automatically transfer to College Board exams such as the PSAT, SAT, and AP exams or ACT. These are outside companies that do not have ties to school district. To request accommodations for these tests, the steps below must be initiated by the parent or guardian.

Requests submitted after a deadline may not be reviewed by the College Board in time or ACT. Please carefully review the deadlines below:

• PSAT/SAT/AP – IMPORTANT DATES College Board
• ACT - IMPORTANT DATES ACT

Note: If your child already has approved accommodations through the College Board or ACT, no further action is needed. Once an accommodation is approved, it remains in effect for all College Board or ACT exams.

Steps to Request Accommodations for College Board Exams (PSAT/SAT/AP) or (ACT):

1) Complete and sign the Consent Form for College Board Accommodations Request for College Board and here is ACT Consent From for ACT Accommodations Request.

• Important Deadline: To ensure the accommodation request is reviewed in time for the PSAT, requests must be submitted by August 11, 2025

2) Return the signed consent form to:

• 504 go to Mrs. Strakova: StrakovaE@fultonschools.org
• IEP go to Mr. Kline: Klinef@fultonschools.org
• ELL go to Mr. Kline: Klinef@fultonschools.org

3) The school will submit the accommodations request electronically.

Please remember that all decisions regarding accommodations are made solely by the College Board and/or ACT, not by the local school.

Peachtree College Planning Presents

"College 101: The 5 Critical Steps to a Successful College Plan"

WHEN: August 26, 27, 28 at 12:00PM & 7:00PM

Join Peachtree College Planning for this free virtual webinar, where they will cover important college planning topics including:

• Learn the current cost of college & the best strategies to pay
• Breakdown the components of the right college fit for your student
• Understand how to maximize scholarships and grants
• FAFSA

See the below flyer for more information and register today at https://bit.ly/college-planning-milton

Students interested in applying to NEHS should complete the following form. Please direct any questions to Mrs. O'Brien via email at obrienje@fultonschools.org or come to room 7304.

**Deadline for applications will be Friday, August 30, at 4:00PM.

This is firm deadline for all.

https://forms.gle/9c3Bmw56pmfAYCGVA

Milton E-Sports: Interested in joining? Make sure to stop by Room 4201 (Mr. Pak's classroom) to pick up information and know when to attend team meeting. You can join for Fall, Spring or both seasons. Must have current Physical and pay an $80 team fee for each season. We were runner-up State Champions last year for Rocket League, looking to win it all this year, JOIN US!!

Join the Milton Fencing team for an information meeting and recruiting practice on Tuesday 08/12/25 from 3:45-5:15 in the cafeteria. Open to grades 9-12. Please come with athletic clothing and close-toed shoes.

Contact miltonhighschoolfencingclub@gmail.com for questions.

Parents are welcome to attend but not mandatory. 

Interested in learning more about the Milton Equestrian Team?

We will be having an informational meeting on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 pm. Location is Autograph Farm- 3507 Union Hill Road. If you can’t make the meeting, please email or text Coach Juliana Czekala julianaczekala@gmail.com; mobile: 678-836-6990.

Milton's baseball season will be here before we know it. Are you interested in playing for the Eagles this year? Visit www.miltonbaseball.net/page/show/5555498-pre-season to fill out player interest form and receive email updates as the off-season progresses.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR 25-26 SUPER EAGLE PASS! See the graphic below for specific information.

Milton Spiritwear has everything you need to #RepTheM all year long! If you can't find us selling in person at a game or event, www.miltonspiritwear.com is open 24/7! Purchase and have items shipped to you or request a local porch pick-up. Check us out!

CHECK OUT TUTOR JACKETS!

Founded in 2023 by Vishesh Gattani, a Georgia Tech Mechanical Engineering grad (BS'22, MS'23) and past proud MHS alum (Class of 2018). Vishesh started Tutor Jackets to connect Georgia Tech tutors with middle & high school students across the greater Atlanta area for personalized academic tutoring and mentorship.

Use the below links to explore the services TUTOR JACKETS offers to students!

• TUTOR JACKET NEW STUDENT FLYER
• TUTOR JACKET INFO FOR NMS & MHS STUDENTS
• TUTOR JACKETS WEBSITE

As we expand the use of the Canvas Learning Management System in middle schools and high schools, FCS has developed some support materials for families to help you get started.

• Canvas for Families Flyer: Overview of the benefits and features of Canvas for families.
• ENGLISH
• SPANISH
• Observer Account Instructions: Step-by-step guide on creating a Canvas Observer account.
• ENGLISH
• SPANISH
• Canvas for Families Website: For more detailed information and additional resources, please visit our public-facing website: Canvas LMS - Fulton Schools. CLICK HERE FOR FCS CANVAS SITE