📅 Elementary: 4/21/26 – 5/7/26
📅 Grades 7–12: 4/29/26 – 5/7/26
✅ DOs:
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Be on time for school
• Bring wired headphones (that plug into your Chromebook)
• Make sure your Chromebook is FULLY CHARGED 🔋
🚫 DON’Ts:
• No cell phones during testing
• No smart watches
• No Bluetooth headphones
Let’s set our students up for success—rested, prepared, and ready to do their best! 💪📚


🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Marlon David Osorio Sanchez will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of David Osorio Roman and Mirella Sanchez Casarrubia and the brother of Monserrat Osorio Sanchez. His favorite activity to do with his family is going shopping and discovering new places. His favorite childhood memory is visiting the beach for the first time, taking his first flight, and spending time with his grandparents.
The activities he enjoys most are playing volleyball and exercising because he likes to stay active and take care of himself. He also enjoys spending time with his friends. His favorite high school memory is going on school trips with his classmates and spending time in Mrs. Jaques’s class.
The classes Marlon has enjoyed the most are the Newcomer class and Weights class because they encouraged socialization, and the activities were easy and fun. His biggest pet peeves are when people speak negatively about others behind their backs and when people give up without trying.
Outside of school, Marlon enjoys exploring nature, going on long trips, hosting backyard barbecues, and working in construction. He hopes to become skilled at investing his money, buy a house in Miami, own a Porsche Carrera GT, and support his family financially. Three words that best describe him are hardworking, friendly, and responsible.
After high school, Marlon plans to work in construction and continue learning about investing. In 10 years, he sees himself traveling the world, exploring Europe, achieving financial stability, and running his own company. His bucket list includes skydiving, traveling to Australia, and visiting the Amazon River.
The person he admires most is Arturo, his former soccer coach, because he gave him wise advice about life. The teachers who have had the greatest impact on him are Mrs. Jaques and Mrs. Diaz because they taught him much of the English he knows and made their classes fun and engaging.
Marlon will miss learning English, spending time with friends and classmates, and enjoying activities and meaningful conversations with his teachers at Milan C-2 High School. He hopes to be remembered as a funny and kind person. His advice to underclassmen is to never give up, pursue their goals, and never say, “I can’t.”

4/27/26 @ HOME POSTPONED to 4/30/26 (Scotland Co. game CANCELED)
5/4/26 @ HOME vs. Trenton 5:00 pm (Atlanta game CANCELED)

Please take a few minutes to complete the Leader in Me Family Survey 📝. Your input helps us continue to grow and support our students 🌱.
⏰ The survey closes on April 30, 2026.
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On April 27th, we will celebrate and recognize our dedicated staff members who have served 5 years or more at Milan C-2 School District!
⭐ Years of Service Breakdown:
• 5 years – 12 staff members
• 10 years – 14 staff members
• 15 years – 13 staff members
• 20 years – 11 staff members
• 25 years – 6 staff members
• 30 years – 2 staff members
👏 That means 60% of our staff have served Milan C-2 for 5+ years!
We are incredibly grateful for the commitment, passion, and hard work our staff shows every day. Thank you for everything you do for our students and community! 💚💛

🎉 What’s Happening This Week at Milan C-2! 🎉
Stay in the loop with all the games, events, and activities!
🗓️ Dates, times, and locations can change—check our events page for the latest updates 👉 https://bit.ly/MC2Events






🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Valentin Anaya Bahena will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of Esteban Anaya Figueroa and Maria Azucena Bahena De Leon. He is the brother of Apolinar, Yadira, and Rocio. His favorite activity to do with his family is riding horses. His favorite childhood memory is playing soccer with his cousins and friends. At Milan C-2, the activity he has enjoyed most is playing volleyball because he participates with his classmates and enjoys it.
His favorite high school memory is when he and his team reached the semifinals in a volleyball tournament. The class Valentin has enjoyed the most is Weights because it helps him stay healthy and in shape. His biggest pet peeve is when people are not sincere.
Outside of school, Valentin enjoys going for walks, playing soccer, and playing volleyball with his friends. If he had one wish, it would be to speak English fluently. Three words that best describe him are kind, respectful, and humble.
After high school, Valentin plans to work. In 10 years, he sees himself living with his family and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. His bucket list includes building a house for his parents, visiting the Statue of Liberty, and writing a book about his life.
The people he admires most are his parents because they have taught him to be a good person. The teachers who have had the greatest impact on him are Mrs. Jaques and Mrs. Diaz because they have provided him with many valuable life skills.
Valentin will miss seeing his teachers and friends every day at Milan C-2 High School. He hopes to be remembered as a kind person who enjoyed helping other students. His advice to underclassmen is to dedicate their time at school to learning as much as possible, to never give up, and to remember that nothing is impossible.








🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Junior Antonio Sanchez Lopez will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of Juan Antonio Sanchez Manueles and Elsa Floribet Lopez Gomez and the brother of Hanyer Josue Sanchez Lopez. His favorite activity to do with his family is sharing a good meal together. His favorite childhood memory is playing soccer with his friends.
The activity he enjoys most is playing soccer because he has fun with his friends and enjoys winning. His favorite high school memory is going on a trip to Chillicothe, where he played pool with his friends.
The class Junior has enjoyed the most is PE because he played volleyball with his friends. His biggest pet peeve is when people spread rumors.
Outside of school, Junior enjoys fishing, playing video games, and spending time with his family. If he had one wish, it would be to buy his mother a house and purchase his dream truck. Three words that best describe him are serious, shy, and kind.
After high school, Junior plans to work. In 10 years, he sees himself owning and operating a successful farm. His bucket list includes traveling to Brazil to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, watching a soccer match in Barcelona, Spain, and going skydiving.
The people he admires most are his parents because they give him advice and work very hard. The teachers who have had the greatest impact on him are Mrs. Jaques and Mrs. Diaz because they helped him learn more English.
Junior will miss seeing and talking with his friends every day at Milan C-2 High School. He hopes to be remembered as a very shy person who made a strong effort to socialize with others. His advice to underclassmen is to focus on their studies so they can have a better life.



Get ready for an out-of-this-world learning experience! 🌎✨
📅 May 20 – June 12 (Tuesday–Friday) IN SESSION on MONDAY, 6/8/26
📚 Open to students entering Kindergarten through 9th grade
🎉 16 days of fun, engaging learning!
✨ Why join Summer School?
• Core learning in Reading, Writing, Math, Science & Social Studies
• Afternoon enrichment with S.T.E.A.M. activities, makerspace, and problem-solving
• 🍳 Breakfast & Lunch PROVIDED
• 🎒 Field trip during Week 4
• 💰 Attendance rewards ($100 for perfect attendance!)
🎁 Bonus Incentives:
• Weekly drawings for enrolled students
• Extra recess if grade levels reach 90% enrollment
• Teachers earn a pizza lunch with 90% participation 🍕
🗓 Applications due May 1, 2026
🔗 Enroll now: https://bit.ly/MC2SummerSchool26
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to keep learning and growing all summer long! ☀️📖



🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Malick Kouta will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of Cheikh Kouta and Mame Fatou Niass and the brother of Aliou Kouta, Omar Kouta, Ibrahim Kouta, and Kine Kouta. His favorite activities to do with his family are playing FIFA 2026 and watching movies together. His favorite childhood memory is playing soccer in the street with his friends.
Malick has been involved in basketball for one year at Milan C-2. He most enjoys playing basketball and volleyball with his friends because these activities have helped him get to know others and become involved in the school community.
His favorite high school memory is scoring his first points in basketball while his friends and Coach Dabney cheered for him. The class he has enjoyed the most is ELL because it helped him improve his English and connect with other students who shared their cultures.
His biggest pet peeve is when he is trying to work, and other students are talking and distracting him.
Outside of school, Malick enjoys playing soccer, watching soccer matches on television, and working at Casey’s to provide food for others. If he had one wish, it would be to become wealthy so he could help his family and others in need. Three words that best describe him are respectful, calm, and easygoing.
After high school, Malick plans to join the military or enter the workforce. In 10 years, he sees himself working a good job, getting married, and taking care of his family. His bucket list includes traveling to England to watch Premier League matches, making a pilgrimage to Mecca with his father, and building and owning his own home.
The person he admires most is his father, who has helped him pursue his dreams and has always provided strong guidance. The teacher who has had the greatest impact on him is Mrs. Jaques, who has helped him improve his English and strengthen his math and reading skills while also offering valuable advice.
Malick will miss playing with his friends and seeing them every day at Milan C-2 High School. He hopes to be remembered as “the tall, kind kid.” His advice to underclassmen is to keep working hard because life is not easy, never give up, and remember that anything is possible.


Please take a few minutes to complete the Leader in Me Family Survey 📝. Your input helps us continue to grow and support our students 🌱.
⏰ The survey closes on April 30, 2026.
👉 Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/MC2LIMSurvey2026



🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Jonathan Lottin Cortez will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of Gabriel and Rocio Cortez and the brother of Juan and Carlos Cortez. His favorite activity to do with his family is spending quality time together. His favorite childhood memory is hanging out with his cousins in Mexico.
Jonathan has been involved in Multicultural Club (1) and track (1) at Milan C-2. The activity he enjoys most is track because he has made new friends and has become a better athlete overall. His favorite high school memory is competing in volleyball tournaments, even though his team never won.
The class Jonathan enjoyed the most was Spanish. His biggest pet peeve is when people walk slowly and are loud for no reason.
Outside of school, Jonathan enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends. If he had one wish, it would be to meet his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. The three words that best describe him are funny, dedicated, and nonchalant.
After high school, Jonathan plans to attend NCMC and study business. In 10 years, he sees himself marrying the love of his life and owning his own business. Three things on his bucket list are going to a Bruno Mars concert, traveling to Japan, and visiting Anfield.
The person he admires most is his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, for his relentless work ethic, incredible consistency, and journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest football players. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Jonathan is Mr. Hayes because he helped him improve in math.
The thing Jonathan will miss most about Milan C-2 High School is seeing all his friends in one place, along with his cadet kids. If there were one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be for his ability to get along with everyone and for his aura. The advice Jonathan would give underclassmen is to cherish every day of high school and not be afraid to talk to new people, because you never know what it could lead to.

All library books are due May 1, 2026!
Please make sure to return your books on time.
For questions or help, contact Mrs. B. Pearson:
📧 bpearson@milan.k12.mo.us
📞 (660) 265-4414 ext. 1458
Thank you for helping keep our library running smoothly!

🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Logan Lea will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of Casey Smith and the brother of Noah Lea. His favorite activity to do with his family is watching television. His favorite childhood memory is playing with trucks and cars with his brother Noah when they were younger.
Logan has been involved in Wildcat Tasty Zone since his sophomore year at Milan C-2. The activity he enjoys most is playing Fortnite because he likes the costumes in the game.
His favorite high school memory is playing team dodgeball in P.E. with America, Jasmine, Marian, Cristal, and Santiago.
The class Logan has enjoyed the most is P.E. because of the fun games that are played. His biggest pet peeve is unwanted comments in class.
Outside of school, Logan enjoys going to the gas station to buy soda. If he had one wish, it would be to have some Dr Pepper. The three words that best describe him are awesome, funny, and adorable.
After high school, Logan plans to work. In 10 years, he sees himself living on his own. Three things on his bucket list are seeing a tornado in person, flying on a plane, and driving a Cybertruck.
The person he admires most is Jordan Cowgill because he is a good friend. The teacher who had the biggest impact on Logan was Mr. Dabney because he made school enjoyable.
The thing Logan will miss most about Milan C-2 High School is seeing Jordan Cowgill every day. If there were one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be for his dodgeball skills. The advice Logan would give underclassmen is to use their Chromebook correctly.

