• January 15, 2024 No School MLK Day
• January 20, 2024 Central HS Open House 10am-12pm
• January 22, 2024-February 16, 2024 Student Registration for 24-25 school year
  
• February 2, 2024 No School Teacher Professional Learning Day
• February 19, 2024 No School President's Day
  

Activities and Athletic Schedules

Counselors will begin the registration process for 2024-2025 classes at the end of the month. Parents should ask to see their student's registration materials and talk over class selections.

Schedule:

Current 10th graders to be 11th graders- January 22-29

Current 11th graders to be 12th graders- January 30-February 8

Current 9th graders to be 10th graders- February 9-16

ACT: Seniors-do you need to retake your ACT? Juniors—want to take the ACT?

The next ACT is Saturday, Feb. 10th. The late registration deadline is January 22nd. Register at www.act.org.

Students who qualify for educational benefits (free/reduced lunch) can receive up to 4 fee waivers to take the ACT for free. The fee waiver will cover the late fee. Email angela.meyer@ops.org for a fee waiver.

Juniors--optional ACT Test prep class starts February 26.

Class meets for 5 weeks on Mondays from 3:15-5:15 PM.

Seniors and parents can create their username and password, called the FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) at www.studentaid.gov

Help for students and families to complete the FAFSA form will be available from EducationQuest and College Counselor Angie Meyer. EducationQuest will be at Central on January 25, February 1 and 15, March 7 and 28. See your counselor with questions.

Sophomores received their PreACT results during one-on-one meetings with their counselors this week. Your student should be able to show you the score report and give a basic explanation of what the scores mean. If you would like more information about PreACT results, you may access these guides from ACT:

• Using Your PreACT Results (pdf)
• Using Your PreACT Results - Spanish (pdf)

All Central students have access to online ACT test prep resources through ACT Online Prep! AOP includes lessons, practice problems, flashcards, games, and a study plan.

http://onlineprep.act.org

Username: OPS email address

Password: OPS student number

Want to see a quick demo of AOP? Click here!

The National Safety Council, Nebraska Driver Education Scholarship Program sponsored by
AAA Bank has been established to provide teens in our community the much-needed classes
and valuable behind the wheel safe driving instruction.
The scholarships make it possible for students to take advantage of a formal driver education
program. Studies have shown that driver education reduces the incidence of teen driving crashes
and citations.
Scholarships will cover either the full or partial cost of the program and will be awarded based
on the Nebraska WIC Income Guidelines or other eligibility guidelines.

Central High School's Freshmen Academy is gearing up for an exciting second semester filled with enriching experiences and exciting events tailored to foster the holistic development of our newest Eagles. With planned field trips to our renowned cultural hub, The Orpheum Theater, and the University of Omaha, our freshmen are in for an immersive journey that extends beyond the classroom. Our Freshman Academy remains committed to celebrating and recognizing our students for upholding the Eagle ABCs – Academic excellence, commendable Behavior, and active participation in Community events. As we embark on this semester, we anticipate great strides in the academic and personal growth of our freshmen, promising a vibrant and rewarding educational experience at Central High School.

We invite all parents to sign up to be a member of PEP which is Central's parent organization. Central High School prides itself on having a very supportive group of parent volunteers, and we always welcome more! Your membership dollars are our principal source of income and allows us to support the Central community. Additionally, if you plan to volunteer in any capacity at Central High, you must be a member of PEP so that you are covered under our personal liability umbrella.
Thank you for helping support Central! We encourage everyone to SIGN UP HERE for a PEP membership for only $15.

Our next PEP meeting is on February 12, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Central High School Library.

Merchandise can be purchased at http://omaha-central-hs-pep.square.site

Please contact us at omahacentralhspep@gmail.com if you have any questions.

• No January Meeting

• PEP Fundraiser: Chipotle 72nd & Dodge St. Feb 7th 4-8pm

• Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conference volunteers and donations will be coming early March.

• NEW DATE for March Meeting: March 18, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Central High School Library

Central High School and the Omaha Public Schools offer academic support outside of the school day to our students. Students are welcome to take advantage of the following supports:

• This is an open-door program available to all students. No reservation is required to receive tutoring: "No sign up; just show up!". It is staffed by Central teachers in the core subjects and funded by the Central High School Foundation.

• Tutoring is available in the library from 3:15 to 4:15 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• The program also funds essay help on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings in rooms 229 and 235.
  

• Through online tutoring with Paper, students in grades 3-12 have access to:

  • 1:1 live chat tutoring sessions with experts
    • Support in 200 subjects
    • Available in English, Spanish, French and Mandarin
  • Expert review of written work (essays, creative writing, poetry, lab reports)
  • Hundreds of resources and activities for families support students at home
  • Interactive shows and activities to expand learning beyond the classroom
  • Students can access online tutoring seven days a week via the Clever dashboard on their iPad until 11 p.m.

• Our district works proactively to make the best decision possible when winter weather or emergencies require us to adjust our regular learning routines.

  Our toolkit of alternatives includes the following options:

  • Remote Learning Day
  • School Closure (no remote learning, schools are closed and district offices remain open)
  • District Closure (no remote learning, schools and district offices are closed)
  • Late Start (two-hour delay)
  • Early Release (two-hour early dismissal)
    
    

  On a Remote Learning Day, teachers will contact students through email, Seesaw, Teams or Canvas with independent learning activities by 8:30 a.m. Teachers will have virtual office hours from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. if students and families have questions or wish to visit with the teacher about their academic progress. Attendance will not be taken on Inclement Weather Remote Learning Days.

  Whenever possible, our district will announce changes to a daily routine the night before. However, we know weather conditions and other emergencies can develop rapidly and a decision the morning of a school day may be necessary. When that happens, we will communicate as early as possible in the morning.

  We will follow our communication routines. If weather, power outages or other circumstances force a change to our normal day, we will communicate directly with all staff and families. That communication will be through email, text message and phone call. Families should ensure their contact information is current in Infinite Campus. We will also share the information on our website and through local media.

Completing this form online or on paper can give you access to many student and family opportunities. See the links below.