Omaha North High Magnet

The mission of Omaha North High Magnet School is to prepare all students for success in lifelong studies and careers.

Greetings Viking Families,

The Spring 2022 semester is in full swing. Students are focused on classes, activities, and athletics. We were pleased to welcome future Vikings to our Open House on Sunday, January 9th. If you know of families who did not get a chance to attend but are interested in North High, encourage them to contact Mr. John Hankel at 531-299-7185 or email: john.hankel@ops.org. We will gladly schedule a tour led by one of our Student Ambassadors.

Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 17th 12-7pm. All conferences must be scheduled in advance. Parent/guardians will have the option to meet in-person, virtually via Microsoft Teams, or by phone. Please select the option that is best for your family. Appointments will be scheduled for 15 minutes each. We look forward to visiting with you about your student(s) progress. We recognize that students are our greatest resource, so during Viking Time they will learn how to schedule appointments using the Bookings App so they can assist with scheduling as well. The link to schedule your conference, including instructions, is coming soon!

We solicit your support in continuing to encourage students to follow all health & safety guidelines (mask wearing, frequent handwashing/sanitizing and consider vaccination if eligible). While cases are going down, we want to remain vigilant in our efforts to limit the spread of Covid 19. Remember that as we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to COVID at the local grocery store, restaurants, or other businesses; however, they are not required to send a notification letter. Notification of positive results does not necessarily mean that transmission occurred at school.

We remain focused on School Safety encouraging students to Be a Viking: Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Accountable. Please ensure students arrive to school on time at 7:40am. We want students to be engaged in learning by being a positive presence in the classroom.

School counselors are working closely with teachers and students on registering for classes for next year. Talk with your students and reach out to counselors if you have any questions.

Thank you all for your continued support and involvement in the Viking Community. If you have any questions, please call us 531-299-2700.

Go Vikings!

Pediatric, adult, and booster shots will be available for all eligible recipients. Walk-ins are welcomed. The Clinics are from 4-7pm in the Viking Center on the following dates:

2/17/2022

3/10/2022

Senior students Peter Sukstorf and Rachel Lunt made it to the finale of the 4th Annual MLK Jr. "Living the Dream" Student Competition that took place at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Monday, January 17, 2022. Peter placed 2nd place in Instrumental Music and Vocal Music; Rachel placed 2nd place in Positive Peer Culture. Go Vikings!

Keoni Anding was accepted into the Kent Bellows Mentoring Program. Joslyn’s Kent Bellows Mentoring Program (KBMP) is an interdisciplinary arts studio and young artist mentorship that encourages teens to explore, observe, think, and create in the arts. Teens (mentees) and professional artists (mentors) meet after school in an environment that provides a balance of freedom and support, diverse art practice, and which encourages community involvement. Three semesters per year, professional artist mentors are matched with about 50 high school teens who are provided an opportunity to find personal inspiration, gain technical skills, and build a portfolio. Keoni will be mentored in the area of mixed media art.

The first semester ACE Mentor Omaha design challenge required students to create an exhibit to be placed inside or just outside the currently under construction Kiewit Luminarium. The exhibit needed to fit into a 10'x10'x10' space and could have a theme of the students' choosing. The juniors and seniors in Engineering worked in small groups and with industry mentors throughout the semester to brainstorm, design, and create a budget. Of the nine Metro Omaha high schools, North placed two teams in the final four.

Lauren Sitzman and Stephanie Lewis designed an exhibit focused on water ecosystems, while Lilly Brown, Taylor Bogard, and Mathieu Marcoux designed an exhibit focused on Alternative Energy. These groups will now tweak their designs and look to create scaled-down functional prototypes during Second Semester. The groups will then present to a panel of judges in hopes of being the design challenge winner which also provides the chance to have their design implemented at the Luminarium.

On Saturday, January 21, 2022, the Omaha North Robotics teams competed at the Gross Catholic High School Robotics Tournament where our teams made an exceptional showing. The first part of the day is a flurry of matches where teams compete for a ranking.

1064M, Mathieu Marcoux, Zane Reick and Johnathan Riggins, debuted their new impressive looking robot, but quickly determined that it was not yet competition ready, but they are not deterred and took note of what needs to be adjusted.

Teams 1064R (ROTC) and 1064G and their alliance partners competed in the Eliminations matches but did not make it to the Quarter Finals.

1064A and 1064C, were alliance partners in the Elimination matches and after a hard-fought contest in the Quarter Finals, they lost by 1 point on a technicality (a cord from the robot was touching one of their scoring rings). Congratulations Johnathan Flores-Mondragon, Anna Hadden, Christian Gallagher, Bryton Bower, Chase Langan, Alex James, and Yahweh (Yaw - way) Pena.

1064A was awarded the Excellence award and the Gross High School Robotics Tournament. The Excellence Award is the highest award presented in the VEX Robotics competition. This award is presented to a team that exemplifies overall excellence in building a high-quality robotics program. This team is a strong contender in numerous award categories.

The North Robotic teams exemplified what it means to be a Viking this weekend, they were professional, polite, helpful, and friendly.

April 5 is ACT day - No school for students in grades 9, 10, and 12

This school year, similar to last, all juniors (grade 11) will take the ACT. All juniors are required to take this state assessment. The test takes a little over four hours and requires an environment with no distractions. As a result, 11th graders will be the only students in attendance on that date, including students who take the NSCAS-Alternate Assessment.

The ACT test administration date is Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Attendance is critical on this day. Students who have taken the ACT in the past are still required to participate in this state administration. In order to facilitate the required testing environment, students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will not have school. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Building principals will provide information regarding post-test activities and release information. Busses will arrive at the 3:05 dismissal.

MyACT has free resources that can help students prepare for the ACT. Students can create an account at my.act.org Students may have set-up an account at school already.

Thank you for your continued efforts to assist students in preparing for the ACT on Tuesday, April 5.

Please contact Michelle Porter at michelle.porter@ops.org if you have questions.

As part of their "Who Am I?" Unit, Freshman Seminar classes created posts of one thing they wanted to accomplish in their life before they die. The students used Canva to create an Instagram or Facebook post as a way to illustrate their goals. Enjoy their goals!

This is an opportunity for you or your student to gain college credits for their high school course for $250 per course. This is significantly cheaper than it would be to pay for these classes as a traditional college student. Additionally, this $250 will cover the cost of the AP exam if you or your student opts to take the exam in May for their AP course (more information to come soon).

Courses eligible for dual enrollment through UNO for the Spring semester are:

AP Government & Politics: US-->PSCI 1100

AP Calculus BC-->MATH 1960

H. Differential Equations-->MATH 2350

AP English Literature and Composition-->ENGL 1020

AP Biology-->BIOL 1750

AP Government & Politics: Comparative-->PSCI 2500

For the application, please go to applydual.unomaha.edu. There is also an informative flyer at the bottom of this email with brochures and video links from UNO. The application is live with a deadline, including parent signatures, of February 25, 2021. UNO has stated they will NOT accept late applications this year, so please explore your options ASAP.

If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you can apply for the Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship at https://ecmp.nebraska.gov/CCPE-ACE/Account/Login. This scholarship completely covers the cost of dual enrollment for up to three courses. You will need a copy of your free or reduced lunch letter. If you don't have it, email Tamara Yarmon at tamara.yarmon@ops.org from your student email account. You can copy/paste the message below and fill in your information to send to her.

Hello,

My name is your name. My student number is XXXXXX. Please send me a copy of my free/reduced lunch verification letter with the year included.

Thank you,

your name

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. April Martin, AP Dual Enrollment Coordinator, via email at april.martin@ops.org.

Reconnect and Recover through joining an Activity or Club today! Did you know that students who are involved in a club or activity or more likely to experience graduation on time earning their 49 credits? We at North High would like to give a push concerning participation in Activities as you look to start second semester. We have a number of clubs and activities that are "walk in any time" that you can be a part of here at North - such as Outdoor Club, Louder than a Bomb, Black Student Leadership Council, GSA, Principal's Advisory Committee, CRU, HOSA, and many others where you can join and become part of the action at any time - even today!

Other clubs/activities will have spring auditions and requirements that can be met looking toward next year, such as Dance Team, Cheerleading, Bands of North, Show Choir, Student Council, and others!

Please stop by the Athletic Office and see Dr. Walters, talk to sponsor listed on the website, or check the halls for signs leading you to sign up and join a club!

https://north.ops.org/Portals/0/ACADEMICS/Activities%202021-22/21-22%20North%20High%20Clubs-Activities.pdf?ver=JEbIVrjXOcxWkhyRq5oYHQ%3d%3d

On February 19th, the Robotics Team will be on hosting a 4 division robotics competition and are looking for volunteers. The four divisions include a mixed (middle and high school) VEX Robotics competition, a high school CREATE Open competition, and 2 elementary CREATE Jr competitions (one in the morning and one in the afternoon).

If you are interested in volunteering or in need of volunteer hours please use the like below to sign up. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Wiemer at jeremy.wiemer@ops.org.

Please remember that you should be checking for updates on the school iPad weekly. There are some important updates that have been released by Apple. Running these system and application updates will keep the iPad working properly. By now, all iPads should be updated to iPadOS 15.

The Nebraska Academy of Sciences offers several $500 to $750 scholarships to high school seniors.

Each requires a 2 page essay, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and, for some, a letter of acceptance to UNL, UNO or UNK.

Applications are due March 1. I recommend emailing the materials to the address listed in the Application Form rather than mailing a hard copy to the PO box, but either is accepted.

If you are in contact with current college students, there is also a $1500 scholarship for them available at the same link. That application is due February 1.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship is now available. Students with a 2.0 or higher gpa can apply for this scholarship at the link below. It is due February 1st. Contact your school counselor with any questions.

The BOLD | Nursing Scholarship is to improve access to nursing education, strengthen academic support services, and empower women to mitigate barriers for careers in nursing. Our BOLD approach to doing this empowers CSM nursing students through Belonging, Overcoming Obstacles, and Leadership development on a Debt-free pathway to nursing. This significant scholarship allows nursing students to attend College of Saint Mary on a debt-free pathway.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be accepted to College of Saint Mary within the PNC or BSN programs, starting PNC in May 2022 or BSN Level 1 courses in August 2022.
• At least 2 of the following criteria:
• Graduated within 2 years of high schools
• Received free/reduced lunch within the last year
• Pell Eligible
• First Generation: following definition from FAFSA
• Racially/ethnically underrepresented
• Single Parent
• Geographic/zip code area (list zip codes)
• Live within a food desert

Due January 15, 2022

Pursue Passion in Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology

With the support of the National Science Foundation, College of Saint Mary offers a unique and competitive program for academically talented students who excel in math and science. Our Marie Curie Scholarship provides significant financial support and resources for young women who want to major in Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics. Applicants could receive up to $20,000 toward your College of Saint Mary education each year while you live on campus and continue to meet program requirements. That is up to $80,000 for a four year degree!

Eligibility Requirements

• If less than 12 credit hours of college coursework, a high school GPA of 3.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, or a SAT (ERW+M) score of 1140 or higher
• If 12 credit hours or more of college coursework, a college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with a cumulative GPA in science and math of 3.0 or higher.
• Apply and be accepted to College of Saint Mary by the Marie Curie application deadline.
• Major in biology, chemistry or mathematics.

Application Requirements

• Complete a Marie Curie Scholarship application form.
• Submit a letter of recommendation.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Interview with the College of Saint Mary Marie Curie Scholarship Selection Committee.

CSM Applications can be started here; https://www.csm.edu/admissions

ArteLatinX is a biennial art exhibition bringing together Latinx artists from all over the Great Plains. The High School Exhibition allows all high school students in the following school districts: Omaha Public Schools, Bellevue Public Schools, Papillion-La Vista Community Schools, Ralston Public Schools, Council Bluffs Community Schools, and Omaha Catholic Schools to submit one art piece. This exhibit will be a juried exhibition with 30 available slots.

All students are welcome to apply. Latinx students are especially encouraged!

The dimensions of the art piece are Portrait 11 x 14 inches; the art piece can be executed with any technique of illustration, painting, digital art, printmaking, collage, etc.

Art pieces should relate to the official motto/lema of ArteLatinX 2022: “In It Together/Juntos en Esto”.

Submissions must be submitted by Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 11:59pm.

Any questions or problems? Send an email to unoartelatinx@unomaha.edu

If you have information you would like to share in the Omaha North High Magnet School Newsletter, please contact LaDeidre Jackson, ladeidre.jackson@ops.org

Email: north@ops.org
Website: north.ops.org
Location: 4410 N 36th St, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: 531-299-2700
Facebook: facebook.com/onhms
Twitter: @OPS_NorthHigh

To view schedules and results visit https://omahanorthvikings.com/

Email: eric.johnson@ops.org
Website: https://omahanorthvikings.com/
Phone: 402-557-3412
Twitter: @OPS_Vikings

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 ((531) 299-9822). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9584).