District News

Students and staff celebrate being named a 2025 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School for closing the achievement gap between student groups. "It's a collective effort. This is everybody knowing the importance of getting all kids on grade level, and together as a staff, we're committed to that. It feels good to be recognized."

Our district enters 2026 focused on improvement and innovative ways to do better for every student we serve. Discover how collaborative staff workgroups and student involvement shape our approach to achieving our Moonshot.

Westview High students are crunching numbers for more than math class. See how monitoring their own academic data and identifying trends empowers them to make an impact.

Staff from departments across our district collaborate in workgroups focused on key elements of continuous improvement. "It’s a new, innovative way of facilitating work."

Statewide assessment results show growth and highlight additional opportunities as our district continues our united focus on improvement.

They're leaders in their battalions, schools and community, preparing for their next steps. Hear from two of our district's six recipients of the JROTC Legion of Valor Bronze Cross award.

We're celebrating our community partners who help our students make academic strides, JROTC students earning nationwide honors and more in this month's issue.

"What this says about Omaha Public Schools is that we value our students and push them to give it their all." Meet the six Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) recipients of the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement. 

Academic and enrichment opportunities expand beyond the classroom thanks to community partnerships across our district. "The children and youth in this community are always at the core of everything we do, and Omaha Public Schools shares that same vision."

Uplifting students and staff comes naturally to Pawnee Elementary Principal Cheryl Prine. "I'm doing everything I can to share the great opportunities happening in our building. It’s not just here at Pawnee, there’s great things happening all over our district."

Earning system-wide accreditation and engaging our district community: Get a look at the latest in our commitment to continuous improvement.

 “This was an opportunity for an outsider to come in and provide non-biased feedback. If we are going to improve as a district, then we need to be evaluated as one district.”

“My school district is listening to my insights on the challenges and opportunities I see in my role as an English teacher to help support our students’ success.” 

See how Nutrition Services Chef Peter Walsh fuels students' curiosity and fosters community by creating new lunch dishes that reflect our diverse district.

A proud Omaha Public Schools graduate, Principal Matthew Williams, Ed.D., has been an example of leadership in every role he's played across our district in his 29-year career. "Every extra layer of responsibility, I enjoyed it, so I wanted to keep doing more."