When she's not training for a marathon or multi-day bike ride, she's preparing to compete in a national STEM festival! Burke High School senior Mercedes Renken is on a mission to make a difference, and she has the drive to do it. #PortraitofaGraduate

Ahead of National Student Leadership Week, students from OPS_BluestemMiddle & Marrs Middle School participated in leadership development at the Latina Youth Leadership Conference hosted by University of Nebraska at Omaha. Former Omaha Public Schools students helped current students develop their leadership skills.

Check out the opportunities at ops.org/careers!

Be-leaf it or not, today is a great day to get outside and celebrate Earth Day! 🌱🌸🌎

.Blackburn students got glammed up and ready before this year's Denim & Diamonds-themed prom!

Staff Spotlight: Award-winning JROTC cadets at Benson High Magnet gain valuable life skills while practicing drills with Col. Dwight Lydic. He brings 30+ years of military experience to the team, offering guidance in leadership & paving the way for success in competitions & beyond.

Students at Monroe Middle came together during the Partnership 4 Kids after-school program to create cozy fleece blankets for the Nebraska Humane Society. Their compassion and teamwork make us #OPSProud ! 🐶🐱

.Buena Vista High School librarian Jennifer Razor teaches a news literacy class, helping students strengthen their media and digital skills. #SchoolLibraryMonth

El momento de cierre de una etapa para un estudiante del grado 12 de la preparatoria Northwest que dio un paseo por el pasado para agradecer a un maestro. Lea todo sobre ello en Inside OPS de este mes. Español:
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It was a full-circle moment for an Northwest High senior who took a walk down memory lane to thank an educator. Read all about it in this month's Inside OPS.
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Board of Education meeting:
• Miller Park Elementary principal won 2023 LIGHTS Outstanding Elementary Principal Award
• Proposed 2024-25 calendar updates & draft calendars for 2025-26 & 2026-27
• Secondary ELA, Reading Intervention & EL materials presentation go.ops.org/BoardDigest041…

As class president and JROTC brigade commander, OPS_BryanHigh senior Cristian Rojas stepped out of his comfort zone to become a leader in his school community. See his inspiring story of determination in this #PortraitofaGraduate .

Do you know a college student graduating in May? Check out opportunities in Omaha Public Schools: ops.org/careers.

Dozens of community partners and vendors offered health and wellness resources for Omaha Public Schools employees today at Buena Vista High School. The Wellness Fair included on-site screenings, breakout sessions and tips for healthy living.

Celebrating School Library Month at Gifford Park Elementary School! Families had fun at spring family night, engaging with Sphero robots and getting creative with Lego Education kits. From navigating color-coded mats to crafting snow shovels, it was an unforgettable evening of learning!

.Burke High School reached for the stars during Monday's solar eclipse. Burke Air & Space Academy students collected data for NASA's citizen science project! Students measured the temperature, wind speed, clouds and more. #OPSProud

OVS: Full-time, tuition-free, combines benefits of virtual and traditional classrooms!

Learn more tonight at our In-person Info Session!

She is a remarkable student, athlete, musician and leader. See how experiences from Kennedy Elementary School to OPS_Druid Hill, Monroe Middle and now @OPS_Benson shaped Sarai Gomez-Ornelas' journey. #PortraitofaGraduate #OPSProud

.Burke High School students collected data for NASA during the eclipse today!