Parents of the Class of 2026 Seniors! 🎓
This is a friendly reminder to please encourage your student to turn in their Senior Spotlight. Senior Spotlights are due to Mrs. Hodge by April 10, 2026.
They must be emailed to Mrs. Hodge at jhodge@milan.k12.mo.us.
We don’t want anyone to miss out on being recognized and celebrated! Senior Spotlights turned in after the due date may not be published before graduation. Thank you for helping us make sure every senior is included. 😊
Visit https://bit.ly/MC2SeniorSpotlight to see if your student has turned theirs in!
New from Dr. Pauley! 📰 Read the latest Superintendent's Newsletter and stay up to date on what's happening across our district. Visit the link below.
🎉💚💛 Milan C-2 Wildcat Wins! 🎉💚💛
Every Wednesday, our staff and students will be sharing their Wildcat Wins—big or small victories worth celebrating! 🏆✨ We’ll be posting them right here each week!
🎉🎉2026 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Today, we’re celebrating one of our seniors! 🎓
Gracie Lynn Simpson will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the daughter of Jeff and Paula Hullinger and Danny and Ronda Simpson, and sister of Tristian and Collin Rardon, and Jeryk and Aaron Eddy. Her favorite activity to do with her family is traveling. Her favorite childhood memory was spending time with her cousins.
Gracie has been involved in FFA (4 years), FBLA (4 years), Tech Intern (3 years), Yearbook (2 years), Art Club (2 years), and NHS (2 years) at Milan C-2. The activity she enjoys most is FFA because it pushed her to go out of her comfort zone, and it allowed her to try new things. Her favorite high school memory was eating at Taco Bell with Lexi and Addie after every knowledge contest.
The class Gracie enjoyed the most was her greenhouse classes because they often aligned with her interests, and she got to spend time with her friends. Her biggest pet peeve is slow walkers. Outside of school, Gracie enjoys hanging out with friends and family. If she had one wish, it would be that everyone had access to what they needed.
After High School, Gracie plans to attend Moberly Area Community College and obtain her Associate of Arts in Teaching. She then plans to continue her education and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. In 10 years, she sees herself pursuing her career as a kindergarten teacher.
The person she admires most is her Aunt Tracey because she always wanted what was best for people and would do anything to help. Her aunt dedicated her life to making an impact on whoever she could. Gracie hopes she can make a positive difference in the lives of others just like her Aunt did.
The advice Gracie would give underclassmen is not to let people steer them away from what they want just because they don’t agree with it.
Step into a night of elegance, glamour, and unforgettable memories!
📅 April 11, 2026
👗 Grand March begins at 6:00 PM in the High School Gym
🍽️ Dinner and 💃🕺 Dancing to follow in the Elementary Gym
We are so proud of our students and community for showing what it means to give back. 🩸
We are pleased to announce the results from the District Solo and Ensemble competition from this weekend.
Brieann Thompson received an Outstanding solo recognition for her vocal performance. Lillianna Perez and Stacy Baltazar Lopez also received Outstanding recognitions for their solos on snare drum and flute.
We are thrilled to announce that Adrienna Hamblin received an Exemplary rating, the highest possible score, and is All-State bound for her Trumpet Solo Andante and Allegro by Robert Clarisse. She will perform at University of Missouri in Columbia on May 1st for the State Solo and Ensemble.
Please join us in congratulating Adrienna, Stacy, Lillianna, and Brieann - as well as all band and choir members and Mr. Gooch on their hard work!
Please note the following schedule for Spring Break 2026:
📚 School is IN session:
Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
🚫 NO SCHOOL:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
Please plan accordingly. Enjoy the break!
🎉 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
Please note the following schedule for Spring Break 2026:
📚 School is IN session:
Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
🚫 NO SCHOOL:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
Please plan accordingly. Enjoy the break!
Want to see your favorite teacher rock a tattoo? Now’s your chance! 😄
💥 PBS Fundraiser Event
Students can purchase temporary tattoos for teachers to wear on April 1st!
💵 Pricing:
$1 – Small
$2 – Medium
$3 – Large
🗓️ When to buy: March 30th & 31st (during recess)
📍 See Mrs. Hoerrmann
Let’s make this fun, creative, and for a great cause—support PBS and “tat” your teacher! 🖊️✨
📚✨ 5th & 6th grade students are headed to Truman State University for the Children’s Literature Festival TOMORROW, March 27, 2026! 🚌
The bus leaves at 7:50 AM, and we’ll return before dismissal. Students need to bring lunch money to eat at the Student Union. 🍔💵
These students have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We are excited to recognize their hard work and dedication to excellence.
Congratulations to all of our inductees—we can’t wait to see all you accomplish! 👏
🎉💚💛 Milan C-2 Wildcat Wins! 🎉💚💛
Every Wednesday, our staff and students will be sharing their Wildcat Wins—big or small victories worth celebrating! 🏆✨ We’ll be posting them right here each week!
The 6th Grade Celebration will be here before you know it! Please submit 3 individual pictures of your 6th grader to Mrs. Hodge by April 17, 2026.
📧 Emailing photos will provide the best quality for the celebration video. You may send them directly to:
jhodge@milan.k12.mo.us
If you are unable to email digital copies, you may send printed photos to school with your student. They will be scanned and returned to your student.
You are also welcome to submit group pictures with friends! Field trip photos from throughout the years would be a wonderful addition to our video.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone! ✨
Please note the following schedule for Spring Break 2026:
📚 School is IN session:
Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
🚫 NO SCHOOL:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
Please plan accordingly. Enjoy the break!
Juan Pablo Alvarez Rodriguez will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the son of Gerardo Vega and Angelica Rodriguez and brother of Gerardo Alvarez. His favorite activity to do with his family is traveling out of the country. His favorite childhood memory is when he went to Sky Zone for the first time with his friends.
Juan has been involved in Track (4), Band (3), and the Multicultural Club (1) at Milan C-2. The activity he enjoys most is Weight Lifting because it has taught him patience, discipline, and the value of consistent effort. His favorite high school memory is when, at a Kirksville track meet, Cesar was sleeping in the bleachers, and Mr. Wilcox had to go get him because the boys' 4x2 relay was about to start.
The class Juan enjoyed the most was P.E because he got to play volleyball with his friends, which allowed them to learn the sport together and grow a stronger bond. His biggest pet peeve is people standing in the middle of the hallways as people are trying to get through.
Outside of school, Juan enjoys hanging out with his friends, going to the gym, and staying active throughout the day. If he had one wish, it would be for nobody to worry about taxes anymore. The three words that best describe him are kind, funny, and hardworking.
After High School, Juan plans to go into the workforce and eventually start his own landscaping business. In 10 years, he sees himself being financially stable and living back in Mexico with the rest of his family. Three things on his bucket list are to get closer to God, go skydiving, and travel to Japan.
The people he admires most are his parents because they always taught him to make good choices and to try in school, so he could have a better future. He appreciates them for all that they have sacrificed for him and been there for him in important times. He’s forever thankful for their unconditional love and support.
The teacher who had the biggest impact on Juan is Mr. Smith, because he helped him develop his English skills and grow as a student. He thanks him for all the money he spent on his Cat time to keep them fed.
The thing Juan will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is sitting at lunch and talking with his friends. If there were one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be as a kind and respectful person who gets along with everybody.
The advice Juan would give to underclassmen is to do their homework and be respectful to their teachers. Because they’re not there to fail you but to help you succeed as long as you put in the effort.
Jonathan Puerto will be a 2026 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the son of Rosel Puerto and Sara Andrade and brother of Anthony and Nayeli Puerto. His favorite activity to do with his family is having big family get togethers. His favorite childhood memory is going to the beach with his family when they lived in Florida. .
Jonathan has been involved in Basketball(3) and Multi-Cultural club(1) at Milan C-2. His favorite high school memory is when the last school bell rang every year. The class Jonathan enjoyed the most was weights class with Mr. Cole because Mr. Cole always made the class fun.
His biggest pet peeve is when people are loud. Outside of school, Jonathan enjoys fishing and hanging out with his girlfriend and friends. If he had one wish it would be to be rich and own a Duramax. The three words that best describe him are honest, funny, and nonchalant.
After High School, Jonathan plans to attend the Iron Eagle Welding Institute and pursue a career in welding. In 10 years, he sees himself owning a Duramax, marrying his high school sweetheart, having kids, and living on his own ranch. Three things on his bucket list are visiting the Capybara Cafe, swimming with pigs in the Bahamas, and owning a Duramax .
The person he admires most is his dad because he is a hard worker and provides the best life for his family. The coach that had the biggest impact on Jonathan is Coach Dabney because she held him to the standard she knew he could be at and pushed him to reach it.
The thing Jonathan will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is seeing his friends everyday. If there was one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be for being late to school everyday. The advice Jonathan would give underclassmen is do your math homework .
