Emily Nitcher
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Nebraska's Ben Sasse on path to resign from U.S. Senate, lead University of Florida
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is the sole finalist to be the next president of the University of Florida. If he gets the job, the governor will appoint his Senate replacement → Read More
South Omaha middle school will be named after Nebraska's state grass
Bluestem Middle School, home of the Mighty Meadowlarks, will open in August 2023. → Read More
OPS board hears concerns about changes to high schools from parents, former principal
OPS parents, alumni and even a former principal asked the school board to slow down or halt implementation of career academies and pathways at the district's high schools. → Read More
OPS, teachers' union agree to new contract that includes salary increases for teachers
Omaha Public Schools and its teachers union have agreed to a new contract that gives raises to starting, veteran and special education teachers. → Read More
Former OPS teachers elected president, vice president of school board
Shavonna Holman, who served as vice president in 2020, was nominated by outgoing President Marque Snow for the top spot on the board. The board voted 9-0 by secret ballot → Read More
Several newcomers elected to the nine-member OPS board
Several newcomers were elected to the OPS board at a time the district is facing unprecedented challenges because of COVID-19. → Read More
South High principal on medical leave; athletic director on administrative leave
Principal Ruben Cano's leave is not related to COVID-19, district officials said in a letter to families. → Read More
OPS teachers express discomfort with district's back-to-classroom plan
At Monday evening's board meeting, teachers told the school board that they are exhausted trying to balance the district’s constantly changing plans. → Read More
Papio-La Vista High cheerleader tests positive for coronavirus; others asked to quarantine
The letter sent to families by the Papillion La Vista Community Schools said cheerleaders who attended an outing for pictures and dinner on Sunday are being asked to quarantine through → Read More
Positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ralston, Millard elementary schools
Two positive coronavirus cases were reported at Reagan Elementary School in the Millard school district. The Ralston Public Schools also alerted families to a confirmed case at Blumfield Elementary. → Read More
With new school year looming, OPS officials tackle COVID-related absences
In past years, Omaha Public Schools students were encouraged to go to school even if they had a headache or the sniffles. But with the pandemic, that isn't the case → Read More
Proposed changes to drug portion of OPS student code of conduct spark debate
The changes are a problem for some OPS board members who question whether the new policy would be legal and if the change sends the right message. → Read More
With purchase of more than 360,000 masks, OPS prepares for a peculiar school year
OPS Superintendent Cheryl Logan said the masks, along with enhanced sanitation practices and hand-washing, will be part of the district's efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Nebraska's top educator says conversations about racial inequity must occur everywhere
Omaha-area school districts also issued statements pledging to foster environments where all students are welcome and reminding students of available counseling services. → Read More
Conversations about racial inequality must occur everywhere, Nebraska's top educator says
Omaha-area school districts also issued statements pledging to foster environments where all students are welcome and reminding students of available counseling services. → Read More
Citing curfew, OPS school board postpones meeting scheduled for Monday night
The meeting was rescheduled for next Monday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. → Read More
Looking for summer fun? Here's the latest on the Henry Doorly Zoo, travel, pools and more
Here's a round up of what officials are saying about these traditional summer activities. → Read More
OPS school board selects T-Mobile as data provider for 56,400 iPads
On Monday night the board met via their electronic devices and voted 7-0 with one abstention to approve a $10.8 million agreement with T-Mobile. → Read More
Close those laptops: Omaha-area school districts ending the 2019-20 school year
Most students in the metro area haven't been inside a classroom since concerns over the coronavirus closed schools in March. → Read More
OPS school board approves contract extension for superintendent
The school board voted 8-1 to approve the contract, which runs through 2023, during their Wednesday night meeting. → Read More