Fall 2018 Family Guide

2018 Fall Issue

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asketball was born when Dr. James Naismith nailed two peach baskets to a gym wall. From that time, the YMCA played a pivotal role in the spread and popularity of this unique American sport. From those humble beginnings in 1891, basketball has become a cultural touchstone. It has generated some of the greatest sporting icons in history.

BASKETBALL WAS BORN WHEN DR. JAMES NAISMITH NAILED TWO PEACH BASKETS TO A GYM WALL. But superstar athletes aren’t basketball’s greatest cultural contribution. According to George Tintera, Youth Sports Director at the Maple Street YMCA, “Lessons that sports teach you are lessons you can take with you throughout your entire life.” Fostering a love for basketball can lead to a lifetime of athletic participation.

START WITH THE BASICS Understanding basketball’s fundamentals gives every athlete a strong foundation to build from. Whether watching a high school state tournament or adult pickup game, it’s easy to see how mastery of the basics leads to suc-

cess on the court. The YMCA of Greater Omaha focuses on skill development at all ages to prepare players to excel at any stage of competition.

THE GREAT EQUALIZER Sport is a wonderful ice-breaker, unifying diverse people in the pursuit of a common goal. The skills and camaraderie developed while participating in sports translate across many different situations. Few things create as powerful of a bond, or knock down walls faster, as playing together on a team. Even on a team created by walking up to a court and saying “we got next.”

PLAY TO THE WHISTLE Staying active is an important factor for a long, healthy life. A half hour of exercise daily can lead to improved cardiovascular health, a strengthened immune system and lowered stress-related issues. Those benefits start early, and last with us throughout our active adult lives.

The longer we play, the healthier we stay.

To start your child on the path of lifelong athletics, join us at the YMCA of Greater Omaha.

Youth basketball registration runs from August 27th to September 16th. To sign up, visit metroymca.org or visit your nearest YMCA of Greater Omaha location.

YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL Season: October 27th – December 15th Nebraska—Jr. Mavericks™ Teams for kids Aged 3 years to 12 th grade Iowa—Jr. Rievers™ Teams for kids Aged 3 years to 12 th grade Our Iowa locations also run a volleyball season during this session.

YMCA YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Iowa—Jr. Rievers™ Teams for kids From 1st to 12 th grade.

“LESSONS THAT SPORTS TEACH YOU ARE LESSONS YOU CAN TAKE WITH YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.” —GEORGE TINTERA Youth Sports Director at the Maple Street YMCA

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YOUNG HERO

An Honors Course in Giving Jenna Liakos

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MEET THE FAMILY

Foxes at Play A Rock ’N’ Roll Family Comes Back To The Den

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Getting a New Sense for Concussions

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GUIDE 22 Arts & Crafts 22 Athletic Clubs 23 Dance/Gymnastics 24 Libraries 24 Music 25 Outings 26 Schools 30 Support

Homecoming: Combining the Traditional & The Unique

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all, for me, is full of guilty pleasures. Back-to-school time means purchasing new pencils, pens, and notebooks. Cooler weather means cooking homemade soup and gingerbread. Halloween means gothic novels to read, gothic-inspired movies to watch, and candy to eat.

Fall also means high school football, and homecoming celebrations, for many people in the Midwest. Anthony Flott reports on several schools that have switched from traditional football helmets to Ridell Speedflex helmets, which include tracking capabilities so that coaches and trainers can detect concussions faster.

Kara Schweiss reports on homecoming celebrations around the metro, from schools where the event is mostly for the kids, to those where the event includes activities for alumni and community members. As a student at a high school in southeastern Iowa, I never thought about the term “homecoming” until my freshman year of college. My school just crowned a queen at the game and hosted a dance.

I now understand the meaning of the term “homecoming,” because I live in Glenwood, Iowa, which boasts one of the largest homecoming celebrations in America.

A sidebar on this is included in Kara’s article, but from my standpoint, homecoming is a sight to behold.

Parade entries assemble outside my house. Parking comes at a premium—the three available spots in my driveway are reserved by Wednesday of homecoming week, and filled by 11 a.m. Friday in anticipation of the 1 p.m. parade. Dining out is a moot point, even ordering a pizza to carry out takes two hours.

Still, homecoming provides memories for many, myself included. I hope this fall edition of Family Guide conjures good memories for you. FamilyGuide

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SUPERINTENDENT LETTERS The greater Omaha metropolitan area is home to some of the state’s best schools, educators, and students. Superintendents at six of the area’s largest school districts share their thoughts and reflections for the fall.

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SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA 402-558-3100 students: 20,000 | schools: 71

BELLEVUE PUBLIC 402-293-4000 students: 10,000 | schools: 20

ELKHORN PUBLIC 402-289-2579 students: 9,500 | schools: 17

MILLARD PUBLIC 402-715-8200 students: 24,000 | schools: 35

OMAHA PUBLIC 402-557-2222 students: 53,000 | schools: 81

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY 402-390-2100 students: 6,000 | schools: 13

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MICHAEL W. ASHTON, Ed.D.

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e are blessed in Omaha to have high support and enrollment in the largest by-choice school system in the state. Nearly 20,000 students across 71 schools enjoy a progressive, Christ-centered environment that remains focused on those subjects most important to our families: faith, discipline, service, and community.

Our schools continue to uphold the tradition of high achievement in academic, creative, and athletic pursuits.

Our students continue to exceed the Nebraska average in ACT scores, graduation rates, and college acceptances.

An even more pronounced difference is seen when comparing Catholic-educated students of Latino backgrounds or from less resourced households to their non-Catholic-educated peers. But these measures are only significant in the way they contribute to each student’s pursuit of God’s plan for their lives. We endeavor to awaken the greatness that is within each child by engaging the whole family in a supportive community that focuses on each person as a valued creation of God. Catholic education has what we have always valued—morals, high expectations, rigor, and service—but did you know that each year we enroll more students with disabilities and those from non-English speaking households? Our families, parishes, and other benefactors provide additional resources each year in efforts to provide environments that serve every child. You can also find STEM/STEAM/STREAM labs, fine arts programs, vocational preparation partnerships with local colleges, dual enrollment courses, and a new Dual Language Academy, Omaha’s first bi-literate language opportunity for children as young as preschool-age.

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ere at #TeamBPS, we are eager to kick-off the 2018-19 school year.

BPS and our stakeholders began work on a strategic plan last school year; we’re going through a final review before the plan is presented this fall. Once fully implemented, this roadmap will guide and challenge us towards even greater success.

We continue to renovate, rehabilitate, and improve existing facilities through our bond program—allowing us to provide students with access to cutting-edge technology, educational and recreational resources, and safe and secure environments where they can learn and grow.

In addition to the many happenings this school year, our focus is #BeKind We want to bring awareness to all of our stakeholders on issues our students or staff may face while simultaneously initiating a focus on being kind. Our initiative is not limited to students and staff; we hope to have the entire Bellevue/Offutt community join us in spreading the word about our #BeKind message.

Our accomplishments in BPS are many.

We continue to be fortunate to have a community that supports and values education. Above everything we put our students first. It is the promise of the community and the mission of this school district.

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ith a renewed sense of excitement and promise, we will open our doors to more than 9,500 students this fall. We look back with pride on the past achievements and successes accomplished by our students, both in academics and extracurricular activities, while looking forward with enthusiasm to the possibilities open to us in the year to come.

As a prime destination for educational excellence, our focus remains on student achievement, and it’s this priority that drives our actions and decisions. Together with our dedicated students, supportive parents, caring teachers and staff, considerate board members, and a community that partners with us to ensure student success, we set an expectation of excellence as a district that has grown from rural roots into a premier educational environment. Our students continually out-score state and national averages, and our high schools maintain outstanding graduation rates. Our community understands the value of attending schools where the names and needs of students are known and understood, and it is this partnership that allows us to continue to provide our students with the best educational experience available.

As we move forward in our 31st consecutive year of significant student population growth, our ability to live out our mission remains the same as we “unite students, families, educators, and the community to ensure a challenging and enriching academic environment that inspires students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”

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new year means a new backpack full of fresh supplies. You can spot the ritual at any of the local stores.

The class lists are posted conveniently right as you walk in the door. Along with the required No. 2 yellow pencils, composition notebooks, and folders, we are asking students to tuck one more tool into their backpacks this year. Parents, you’ll like this one. It’s free, it works, and students can keep it for life.

We are asking every student to bring kindness to school this year. You’ve probably already spotted the movement in your community. #BeKind is everywhere.

Our neighboring school districts are a part of it. Omaha’s mayor, and the police and fire departments are all part of it.

Of all the important lessons our schools can teach, we think this one rises to the top. What you do in this world matters.

How you go about it matters even more.

Please help us help our students learn how to #BeKind.

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elcome back to a new school year. I hope everyone has had an opportunity to recharge and prepare to hit the ground running.

In July, I officially took the reins as superintendent of Omaha Public Schools.

I’m honored to have the privilege to serve our students, their families, and the citizens of Omaha. During my visits to schools and with community organizations and city leaders these past seven months, I’ve heard, on more than one occasion, that OPS is an emerging leader in urban education. I’ve seen it up close and personal. OPS is a gem in this community, and the recent show of support in the passing of the Phase 2 bond is inspiring.

I’m honored and humbled to serve as the superintendent of Omaha Public Schools and look forward to working with the Omaha community to ensure that every student is prepared to excel in college, career, and life.

As I learn more about the district’s strengths and opportunities to grow and build upon our shared vision for the future, I’ve also shared my entry plan, which explains the goals, objectives, and activities of my early work here in Omaha. My four primary areas of focus include: 1) building a positive, collaborative, and productive relationship with the board of education; 2) establishing trust and confidence amongst stakeholder groups; 3) reviewing and studying our fiscal and organizational health; and 4) reviewing and studying curriculum and instructional practices.

The insights that are gained during this process will help the district leadership team make informed decisions, building upon the foundation of excellence that already exists while finding strategic ways to ensure our continuous improvement.

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’ve held many roles in my life: teacher, coach, principal, and now, superintendent. Despite the accolades and awards I’ve been honored to receive throughout my career, nothing will top my most important roles in this world: being a husband and father.

I have devoted my career to public education, yet my proudest moments and fondest memories are those spent with my family. I have been blessed with five wonderful children, several of whom are now adults. I often look back on their younger years and laugh with my wife— how did we do it? How did we survive the sibling rivalry, broken windows, and long car rides on family road trips? The jam-packed schedules. The sleepless nights when they were babies, and the long days when someone was sick.

My wife and I are now empty-nesters. To those who still have little birds at home, I encourage you to enjoy every moment. Soak up the crazy things your children say, and listen when they tell you about their days. Try to remember every day that tomorrow they will be one day closer to adulthood and independence. They need you to listen, to play, to teach them, and to love.

We as educators do our very best to give children all of the tools they need to become happy, productive citizens excelling in their strengths. However, even the best teachers cannot replace your important role as parents and caregivers. And as important as our roles in career and community often seem, nothing can or should compare with family.

Your efforts at home make our efforts at school exponentially more powerful and worthwhile.

Here’s to another outstanding school year, and to new summer memories made as a family. FamilyGuide

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Secrets of a Three-Peat Geography Champion: Be Interested.

“If you are doing something you don’t enjoy, it will feel more like homework and you won’t get much out of it,” Pennington says. “But if you are passionate, you will learn a lot more from it.”

Study It.

Pennington watched videos, read books, and studied maps for half an hour or so each day. Study patterns should reflect how a student learns best. One student might need to look at an atlas, while flashcards might work better for another. “Study hard, but study right,” Pennington advises.

Take a Chance.

Pennington lost the state geography bee in the fourth and seventh grades. Pennington moved on and put more effort into the following years.

“Even if you don’t win one year, you shouldn’t get discouraged. There will always be another chance,” Pennington believes.

Stay Calm. During the competition, “take a chill pill.” Pennington believes if he looks calm on the outside, he will remain calm on the inside. “Just put yourself in the mindset that you are just getting asked questions. If you don’t win, it’s not the end of the world,” Pennington says.

Do Your Best. Hard work and effort do pay off in the end. “If you don’t understand another country or culture, it will be hard to critically think about what is going on in the world,” Pennington says. “And when you see things on the news, you will be able to understand it and make sense of it…there is a lot more out there than just Omaha.”

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his state capital on the Pearl RivHe scored top honors in 2014, 2015, and er was named after a president 2017—but he almost lost the last time. The of the United States. What is the contest went to a tie-breaker. Pennington city and state? won by correctly naming the Tigris as the Most people could not answer this river that runs through Baghdad. questions without going through an interWith prizes of $100 in his pocket and net search. But Brendan Pennington, 15, new atlases in his hands, Pennington wouldn’t hesitate to answer. headed to Washington, D.C., three times “It’s as if he’s faster than Google,” insists for the televised National Geographic Kristen Job, a secondary Excellence in Bee Championship.

Youth coordinator at Westside’s middle Unfortunately, Nebraskans never saw and high schools. this local boy on television. Last year, they Pennington’s brain is filled with facts almost did. Pennington got one question about countless coastlines, odd flags, and away from making it to the Top 10, the porendless tough tertion that is televised. rains. Maps, globes, He can’t recall the and atlases are a question that elimbreeze for him to aninated his chance alyze. At 3 years old, on the small screen, Pennington pointed but he doesn’t let it at cellphone towers bother him. and told his mom WESTSIDE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SECONDARY “I just thought…it they looked like the EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH COORDINATOR would be great if I Eiffel Tower in Paris. won, but if I lost, it “He has a real world perspective,” his fawouldn’t change my life,” Pennington says. ther, Paul, says.

But the experience has done just that.

That is one reason why, when Brendan Each time Pennington went to Washingcompeted in the 2014 Nebraska’s Nationton, D.C., he met other students from difal Geographic State Bee, he won. ferent states and countries. Pennington Then, he won the next year. And two still treasures these connections. years after that.

The state champion’s prize includes an Job believes it’s unlikely someone else all-expenses-paid trip for the student (and will be able to capture a three-peat. one adult, either a parent or a teacher, deStudents in schools all around the state pending on the year), including tours of are required to take a geography test the capitol, meals, airfare, and hotel costs. from fourth to eighth grades, then the Pennington had the opportunity to cruise top-scorers compete in their own geogthe Potomac and enrich himself with historaphy bees. Each school champion then ry. He met Jill Biden, the wife of then-Vice takes an online test to be eligible to comPresident Joe Biden, during an ice cream pete in the Top 100 at the University of social at her house. She complimented his Nebraska-Omaha. Competing in this red Husker polo shirt. event is optional, although Pennington For now, Pennington has to set aside believes the opportunity is worth it, as it his dreams of winning a national champihelps the knowledge “stick” and creates onship, since it isn’t open to high school opportunities for critical thinking. students. Instead, he joined Westside’s Pennington prepared by poring over Quiz Bowl and French Club. He also samples and researching facts before started cooking international foods and the competition. playing tennis.

“When my parents asked me questions, Oh, and if you still don’t know the I was like ‘ugh, it’s like an assignment,’” state capital on the Pearl River, it is Pennington says. “But I liked looking at Jackson, Mississippi. FamilyGuide the atlas because it was fun.”

“IT’S AS IF HE’S FASTER THAN GOOGLE.” —KRISTEN JOB

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Jenna Liakos

An Honors Course

in Giving

A STUDENT FROM WHOM WE CAN ALL LEARN

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enna Liakos has already learned the immense value of volunteerism in her community—having completed countless volunteer hours contributing her time to the Omaha Warriors (her little sister’s softball team), the Aksarben Ball, and the Bickford House (through All Saints Episcopal Church).

In fact, one of her most valuable experiences, and lasting relationships, has come from working through the Munroe-Meyer Institute and volunteering with their Circle of Friends, a social club for people with autism. She started working with kids who have disabilities because, “my brother volunteered at Munroe-Meyer, then my sister did it and enjoyed it, so I did it and really enjoy it so far.” In this capacity, she works with preschool children all the way up to kids her age. “I like being with the smaller kids, it’s just hilarious. Some of the things that come out of their mouths is so funny.” One girl who she enjoyed volunteering with loved the Husker football team, so she makes the volunteers and other kids stack their hands in a team “huddle.” Liakos enjoys interacting with the kids and their imaginations while doing crafts, exercises, and cooking.

It is Hayden Sommer, however, who has brought her the greatest joy over their four-year friendship. When he first arrived at middle school in fifth grade, he had trouble communicating with others.

According to Liakos, since they started working together, “the amount of progress that we’ve seen is really amazing.”

Hayden’s mother, Heidi Sommer, explains, “he’s pretty severe. Back-andforth communication is quite difficult for him, but when he sees Jenna, you can just tell that he really likes her [by] his smile.” What is great about their relationship is that it has continued to grow outside of just the Circle of Friends, and

“Some of the stories that I’ve heard from them, they’ve changed how I look at people and life.”

—Jenna Liakos

Liakos continues greeting Hayden daily in the hallways at school. She continues in a gush, “I think what’s really genuine about Jenna is that…as kids get older, you see these relationships kind of derail, and she has not done that. She values everybody, she’s showing kids and adults in the community the way it should be done.”

In fact, during Autism Awareness Month, Liakos and Sommer, along with the other members of the Circle of Friends, put together a public service announcement for PTI (Parent Training and Information) Nebraska, an awareness group for parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs.

While it seems as though she keeps busy with all these volunteer activities, she also competes with a traveling softball team, sings in two show choirs, and participates in musicals. Yet Liakos truly enjoys the time she spends helping others. She says her parents taught her and her siblings, from a young age, to help out in the community and give back to people.

And the tenacious student has it in mind to beat her older siblings’ immense numbers of volunteer hours served by the time she graduates from Westside High School. Her brother, Jonathan, accomplished 400 hours in his time, while sister Victoria completed 300 hours.

Liakos is extremely grateful for all that volunteering has taught her, particularly the lesson “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Having seen those who are struggling and going through difficult times, she has learned to not judge, but rather to listen to everyone’s story.

“Some of the stories that I’ve heard from them,” Liakos says, “they’ve changed how I look at people and life.” FamilyGuide

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written by HOWARD K. MARCUS photography by BILL SITZMANN design by MADY BESCH

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harlie Fox spent years on the road working for rock bands as a tour manager, front-of-house sound engineer, and production manager.

For much of his career, all that time away from home wasn’t a problem. He was single and could go wherever, whenever.

Fox was already used to changing his location.

“I was a military brat, so we moved around a bunch when I was a kid,” he says. His father, a native of O’Neill, Nebraska, was in the Air Force and had long worked toward getting back to his home state.

“When I was a junior in high school [in 2001], he got stationed at Offutt, ” Fox says.

Teenaged Charlie was a drummer in a couple of bands that played the Ranch Bowl and a Papillion venue called The Rock. “Nothing that ever really went anywhere outside of Omaha, or really even drew a whole lot of people to the Ranch Bowl,” he says.

Yet the experience helped spark his interest in recording and sound production.

After high school, he enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Omaha for a year before transferring to UNL. Though neither school had a live sound program, his time in Lincoln proved beneficial. It was there that he began working at Midwest Sound & Lighting Inc., where a co-worker who owned the public-address system at Duffy’s Tavern gave him opportunities to run the sound board there.

“It was a great place to start really honing my skills,” Fox says. “That was my first live sound gig.”

The experience led him to a career working for rock bands including Cage the Elephant, Needtobreathe, Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, and The Used.

For more than a decade, from 2005-2017, he was on the road for six to nine months out of the year.

“Even though technically my residence was Omaha, I was rarely in town,” he says.

Time went on, and, on his 28th birthday (Aug. 11, 2013) he met Beth, now his wife of three years. Beth spent several weekends on the road with Fox.

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“We had a rule that we didn’t go more than three weeks without seeing each other,” Fox says. “So either I would go home or she would fly out to see me.”

Bothersome though the distance may have been, Beth enjoyed the perks of being part of roadie’s life.

“She had only been in four or five states prior to meeting me,” Fox says. “She’s now doubled, or tripled, that.”

Fox also enjoyed the side benefits of being in rock ’n’ roll. The couple state one or their favorite experiences was spending a week at a resort in Hawaii, courtesy of singer/songwriter Mat Kearney, for whom Fox was then working.

“We still talk about that trip, how much fun and relaxation we had that week,” Fox says.

Another of Beth’s favorite trips was going to New York City when Fox was working for Yellowcard. She had never been to the Big Apple before, and Fox wiggled a day off into his schedule to take her sightseeing.

As time went on, being away for weeks at a time became increasingly bothersome, and by 2015, Fox knew the gig was about up.

“When I got married, we had already started talking about what was going to happen with our future,” he says. “Was I going to stay on the road? Would I eventually get off the road? Would we move out of Omaha? In the line of work that I was in with touring, I wasn’t sure that there was going to be a possibility of staying in the music industry and in Omaha.”

At the time, Fox didn’t see a lot of Omaha-area openings.

“I just kind of assumed I would have to move to Nashville, or L.A., or New York,” he says.

As it turned out, that wasn’t necessary.

In May 2017, opportunity knocked when Omaha Performing Arts had an opening for a booking manager.

“I had relationships with agents and promoters from all across the country from my touring days, but really hadn’t done a whole lot of booking,” he says.

Yet Fox wasn’t without booking experience. Earlier in his career, he had booked empty calendar spots at The Rock with local bands.

At Omaha Performing Arts, he is booking at a national level.

“I’m reaching out to agents for these national bands and trying to bring them in myself,” Fox says. “We do work with outside promoters as well on occasion, so I am still using those relationships with regional and national promoters to try and bring the highest quality of artists that we can into our venues.”

He says his focus has been to expand what Omaha Performing Arts offers.

“One of the first shows that I booked here when I came on was St. Vincent (Annie Clark), which I think probably shocked a lot of people when Annie was playing here as opposed to a traditional rock club. But that’s what the agent was looking for, and I think that as St. Vincent had grown, that was where her career was going to. She needed a larger venue.”

He says Omaha Performing Arts venues—the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater—occupy a particular market niche for a mid-level space. One of his goals is to maximize the use of Omaha Performing Arts venues by artists who might not otherwise play Omaha as their popularity increases.

“A lot of artists, they play the small clubs, and then they kind of disappear from Omaha for a few years for a lack of venue space,” he says. “Maybe they play in Kansas City or Des Moines or Chicago. My goal is to try and get those artists to keep coming here so people can see them and not have to wait until they’re big enough to be playing in the arenas.”

In addition to career satisfaction, Fox’s work gives him an opportunity to come home each night to his wife and Theodore, the couple’s nearly 2-year-old son. Beth, now a stay-at-home mom, is expecting the couple’s second child.

“Working with Omaha Performing Arts has been an amazing experience,” he says.

“Being able to come home every day at the end of the day and see my family, to sleep in my own bed, to have dinner with my wife and son every night...that wasn’t possible in my old career.” FamilyGuide Visit omahaperformingarts.org for more information about Charlie and the artists he is booking for OPA.

Clockwise from top: Charlie, Beth, and Theodore Fox

HELMETS ARE IMPROVED OVER WHAT HE WORE WHEN PLAYING— “ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT.” —STEPHEN EUBANKS OPS SUPERVISOR OF ATHLETICS

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s a linebacker for Omaha Gross High School more than 30 years ago, Stephen Eubanks slammed head-first into an Omaha Westside linebacker.

“I still have a very vivid memory of this,” Eubanks recalls. “It felt like someone opened the top of my scalp and poured warm sand down my neck.”

Eubanks got up and “shook off the cobwebs.”

He couldn’t make sense of the hand signals coaches were giving him as the defensive signal caller. He’s fortunate not to have sustained further damage.

Today, Eubanks is supervisor of athletics for OPS with oversight of sports at seven high schools. It’s in that role that he led a charge last summer to outfit OPS players with Riddell Speedflex helmets—high-tech, data-tracking helmets outfitted with the Riddell InSite Impact Response System.

Inside each helmet is a series of sensor pads that gauge impact. The sensor pads link to hand-held devices that track the number and force of hits players experience—in each practice and game as well as over time. An alert is given when impact exceeds a threshold that is predetermined for each position.

OPS was following the lead of Bellevue West, which started using the helmets in 2016, and Omaha Creighton Prep, which last year purchased the helmets for every player. Prep’s cost was underwritten by alum Jim O’Brien, a former football player for the Junior Jays.

Bellevue, which started with 12 helmets, last year was able to purchase one for each member of their teams through the support of donors.

Whereas Prep had been researching a switch to the helmets for nearly a year, the OPS switch was put into motion in summer 2017. Eubanks (and coaches at other schools) had to learn about the helmets’ technology, their uses, and their cost. Eubanks also worked with the district’s legal team to consider legal implications, and protocols had to be established for what happens when a sensor goes off. He got the input of an OPS sports medicine committee. The sen-

sor-equipped helmets cost up to twice the cost of a standard helmet. Omaha’s Sherwood Foundation paid more than $360,000 for the 800-plus helmets.

Once helmets were received, training was provided to coaches and athletic trainers.

OPS had coaches holding monitors.

Prep had its head trainer holding the monitor at varsity games and a coach for other levels. Bellevue had trainers holding monitors.

Each helmet reports the player’s name, number, and position. A sensor going off does not mean a player has a concussion—only that a force strong enough to cause one has occurred.

“That first fall it only went off two times,” says Bellevue West head coach Mike Huffman. “Both times it was our running back [current Husker running back Jaylin Bradley] actually running over people. A lot of times its these young men that are bigger, they are faster, they are able to deliver the hits, that cause the sensors to go off.”

Coaches look to see if a player is down or has an observable indicator of a concussion, such as reaching for his head or walking with a wobbly gait. They can call the player to the sidelines and have them go through concussion protocol as outlined by the Concussion Awareness Act that went into effect in July 2012.

So what were results? In OPS it was something of a mixed bag, due in large measure to the compressed timetable in which the helmets were received.

“We wish we had more time on the front end, but we can’t control that or turn back time,” Eubanks says.

Syncing was off between the monitors and the sensors in some helmets.

Some had battery issues. A single, malfunctioning helmet went off more than 100 times.

“There’s some work to do,” Eubanks says. “But we’re very excited, and I think that this next year will be even better.”

Each high school had at least one player whose sensor went off and who, ensuingly, was determined to have sustained a concussion. Other times, sensors went off but no concussion was determined.

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“One time, it went off when a kid was just holding his helmet,” says Huffman.

Overall, sensors went off more frequently for linemen and linebackers— which was expected given the more frequent collisions among those players.

OPS was still pulling numbers at press time, but Eubanks says overall, the number of concussions diagnosed among OPS players was down from the previous year.

At Creighton Prep, Dr. Daniel Schinzel, the schools’ athletic director, couldn’t point to any difference in the number of concussions diagnosed. He did like the cumulative data the helmets give, showing patterns for different positions and for specific individuals.

“If No. 88 has an inordinate number of hits at or near the threshold, you can coach the kid on using proper technique,” Schinzel say. “You can say, ‘Look, your hits are very close to the threshold because you’re not keeping your head up.’”

“It’s definitely a great tool,” says Huffman. “It doesn’t prevent things from happening.”

He continues, “Most of the time, you don’t realize the impact of the head hitting the group. Now, when that device buzzes, it makes you think.”

“I think the technology is great, but technology is only going to be useful as a tool if you have the right people running it,” Schinzel says while praising his school’s head athletic trainer, Bill Kleber.

“It just gives him more information as he’s doing his job.”

Another point Huffman made is that costs for these helmets will be ongoing, although the imbedded technology is worth it.

“A helmet is only good for—10 years,” he says, though skeptical of that number.

“I keep helmets for about 6. So, starting in two years, I’ll need to start replacing them at about 20 a year.”

Sensors or not, Eubanks says helmets are improved over what he wore when playing. “One-hundred percent,” he says. FamilyGuide

HOMECOMING C O MB ININ G T HE T R A D I T IO N A L & T HE UNIQ UE

“PART OF OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP THE CONNECTION ALIVE FOR OUR GRADUATIONS, SO WE HAVE TRIED TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR ALUMNI TO RETURN HOME, AND ONE WAY WE DO THAT IS [WITH] A HOMECOMING TAILGATE THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FOOTBALL GAME.” —MEAGAN VAN GELDER WESTSIDE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT & 1987 WESTSIDE HOMECOMING QUEEN

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he origins of the first homecoming celebration are unclear.

Baylor University, Southwestern University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Missouri have all made claims, dating back to around 1910, that they originated the concept.

Regardless of when and where it started at the college level, within a few decades high schools across the country were hosting fall celebrations tied to a football game and dance that welcomed graduates back to visit their alma maters.

Although certain traditional elements like the election of royalty and a pregame pep rally can be found at nearly all homecomings, among local schools, there’s no one right way to celebrate this event.

“We do quite a few different things; we’ve made homecoming more into a weeklong celebration rather than a Friday night celebration at a football game,” says Ralston High School Spirit Squads Sponsor Jordan Engel.

Volleyball and softball games are incorporated, a “Mr. RHS” pageant for male students is a popular tradition, “spirit week” activities, and a pep rally are part of the fun, Engel explains.

The middle school hosts its own spirit week concurrently, and in past years the school has organized activities for the residents of Ralston from a recreational fun run to a bonfire with s’mores. “We try to change it up each year for families of the students and the community,” she says.

Jeremy Maskel, Ralston School District’s director of external relations and engagement, says the community involvement is especially important for the small, close-knit city.

“I’m not native to the area but when I joined the district it really struck me—the amount of alumni who continue to live in district and send their own children to Ralston [High School],” he says. “That intergenerational pride is something I haven’t seen in any other school community I’ve been connected to. Last year we did our first alumni and family tailgate before the homecoming [football] game

and we’re looking for ways we can continue to bring alumni in the community back to really celebrate the district and the high school during that week.”

Westside High School has made its homecoming week a districtwide event, says Meagan Van Gelder, a member of the board of education and immediate past-president of Westside Alumni Association. She was also the 1987 Westside homecoming queen.

“Part of our goal is to keep the connection alive for our graduations, so we have tried to create a pathway for alumni to return home, and one way we do that is [with] a homecoming tailgate the Friday before the football game. In the past we had it in the circular area of the parking lot. Recently we have moved it to the grassy area on the alumni house with a nice buffet dinner. There is a parade in the neighborhood around the high school. There is a pep rally that follows the parade, and [that] is when they announce the homecoming court. There are fireworks after the game.”

Millard School District has three high schools, and each organizes its own homecoming activities. Millard West Principal Greg Tiemann says, “We’ve kept the week relatively the same since the building opened in 1995.” In conjunction with the designated football game, the Millard West Student Council coordinates themed dress-up days, a pep rally, and the elections for junior and senior homecoming royalty. The activities are mainly for the students.

Millard North’s student council also coordinates a homecoming week featuring themed attire days, a dance the week of the football game, and other schoolwide events. This high school, however, has abandoned the practice of electing a homecoming court.

“As a ‘No Place for Hate’ school, and out of concern for protecting students from being bullied or excluded, Millard North has not recognized royalty since 2010,” says principal Brian Begley. “Instead, they make a concerted effort to engage and involve all students in homecoming activities, including those with special needs.”

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Bellevue Public Schools’ two high schools coordinate some activities but most of the festivities are school-specific. Amanda Oliver, the district’s director of communications, says parent and student groups are involved in planning.

“Bellevue East has brought back an old tradition, a homecoming parade, the last two years,” she says. “We’ve seen a lot of alumni and former staff, long-time community members.”

Bellevue West now hosts a Unity Rally at the beginning of the school year. Although not technically a homecoming event, “It allows us to feature and highlight all our schools and all our kids, and we’ve seen the community piece behind that,” Oliver says.

Elkhorn also has two high schools that plan homecoming activities independently.

“We have spirit days, a trivia competition about the school, a powder puff game and pep rally that introduces the homecoming court, the cheerleaders and dance team do a special dance and cheer at halftime together, Pinnacle Bank has a pep rally with hotdogs before the game, and the dance is Saturday night,” says Brooke Blythe, Elkhorn South’s cheer coordinator. She adds. “The middle schoolers always have their own section in the stands at the football game.”

According to Omaha Public Schools Marketing Director Monique Farmer, students at each of the district’s seven high schools organize their own homecoming events—and alumni are invited to them at many schools—and create unique traditions. Benson holds a classroom door decorating contest, Bryan has a pep rally at the stadium, Burke concentrates on targeted inclusion for special education students, and North and Northwest host parades. Last year, J.P. Lord School, an all-ages school for students with a variety of complex needs, hosted what Farmer believes to be its first homecoming dance. Parents were welcome and the evening’s culmination was the coronation of a king and queen.

“That was pret t y neat to see,” Farmer says. FamilyGuide

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Glenwood, Iowa Written By Daisy Hutzell-Rodman Photos contributed by Glenwood Opinion-Tribune

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omecoming is a huge celebration for this town of 5,300, which more than doubles in size for one fall weekend each year.

“I’ve been in other school districts, and it’s frequently a presentation of the king and queen at the football game and a dance afterwards. This town, this week, is amazing,” says Glenwood Schools Superintendent Devin Embray.

Beyond the coronation of a king and queen, Glenwood recognizes its 25-year reunion class as the “honor class.” Most of the class members return for this weekend in which they are honored at the pep rally and circle the town square twice during the parade. They are also a part of the Saturday-night coronation ceremony, as the past student body president gives a speech to the senior class that is similar to a graduation speech.

While many homecoming parades feature the high school classes, clubs, and athletics along with a few politicians, Glenwood’s parade includes at least 180 entries, with class floats from kindergarten through seniors; class reunion floats from five-year through 50-year and higher, entries from homeschoolers and special interest groups such as tractor clubs, and more.

Coronation is open to the public and includes the presentation of pages, scribes, and gift bearers along with the king and queen. The prior year’s king and queen come back and sit in their thrones before turning them over to the newly-crowned monarchs.

“I can’t even explain the coronation—you have to see it to believe it,” says high school principal Richard Hutchinson.

Glenwood’s homecoming also includes the Outcasts, which was started by a group of non-native residents who felt like outsiders. This group now crowns their own king and queen each year, has a float and royalty car in the parade, and holds a separate dinner and dance.

“There’s so many people within the town that play a big part in this,” says Hutchinson. “The band parents have been the ones that oversee the king and queen nominations. There are parents in charge of the coronation. We have [community members] that oversee the parade…It is a community event.”

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402-884-4142 motion41dance.com

TURNER DANCE STUDIOS

NEBRASKA DANCE

402-321-2299

11426 Davenport St.

turnerdance.net

Omaha, NE 68154 402-895-0646 nebraskadance.com

ralstonlibrary.org

402-444-4848 LA VISTA

LA VISTA

14850 Laurel Ave.

9110 Giles Road

Omaha 68116

La Vista, NE 68128

3920 Bondesson St.

402-537-3900 cityoflavista.org/library

MILTON R. ABRAHAMS Omaha, NE 68134 402-444-6284

Omaha 68112

3636 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 68144

VIKING SHIP BUILDING/ POWER LANDING

DO SPACE

402-334-0396

2582 Redick Ave.

7205 Dodge St.

nebraskagold.wordpress.com

Omaha, NE 68112

Omaha, NE 68114

SOUTH OMAHA

402-457-6051

402-819-4022

2808 Q St.

dospace.org

Omaha, NE 68107

4950 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68132 402-346-0469 oabdance.org

OMAHA BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO 5038 S. 153rd St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-290-4869 omahaballroom.com

ON POINTE DANCE CENTRE 1812 N. 120th St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-885-4772 onpointedancecentre.com

PREMIER GYMNASTICS

OMAHA

THE GYMNASTICS EXPRESS 12305 Cary Circle, Suite No. 12 La Vista, NE 68128 402-991-5700 thegymnasticsexpress.com

KID’S BODY SHOP 1219 N. Monroe St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-4009 kidsbodyshop.com

TIP TAP TOE DANCE STUDIO 11306 S. 58th St. Papillion, NE 68133 402-593-0911 tiptaptoeomaha.homestead.com

SADDLEBROOK 14850 Laurel Ave. Omaha, NE 68116 402-884-7473

402-444-4850

PAPILLION

OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARIES

W. CLARKE SWANSON

omahapubliclibrary.org

9101 W. Dodge Road

Click on “Select Library Branch”

Omaha, NE 68114

under “Locations/hours”

402-444-4852

A. V. SORENSON

W. DALE CLARK

4808 Cass St.

215 S. 15th St.

Omaha, NE 68132

Omaha, NE 68102

402-444-5274

402-444-4800

BENSON

WILLA CATHER

6015 Binney St.

1905 S. 44th St.

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68105

402-444-4846

402-444-4851

BESS JOHNSON 2100 Reading Plaza

SUMP MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Elkhorn, NE 68022

222 N. Jefferson St.

402-289-4367

Papillion, NE 68046

10702 Browne St.

402-597-2040

Omaha, NE 68134

sumplibrary.org

402-571-6630 premier-gymnastics.com

MUSIC

5111 N. 90th St.

NEBRASKA GOLD GYMNASTICS

OMAHA ACADEMY OF BALLET

RALSTON

CHERRIE ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE 14633 Grover St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-333-4426 cherrieandersonstudio.com

DIETZ MUSIC dietzmusic.com/lessons 13015 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68144 402-333-1534 2012 Cornhusker, Ste. 100 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-3745

MILLARD MUSIC HOUSE 5053 S. 136th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-895-1221 millardmusichouse.net

OMAHA AREA YOUTH ORCHESTRA 1905 Harney St., Suite No. 630 Omaha, NE 68102 402-238-2044 oayo.org

OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 7023 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132 402-932-4987 omahacm.org

24 • FamilyGuide

GUIDE OMAHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE 14505 California St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-515-9639 omahaschoolofmusicanddance.com

OMAHA SYMPHONY 1905 Harney St.. Suite No. 400 Omaha, NE 68102 402-342-3836 omahasymphony.org

SCHOOL OF ROCK OMAHA 13270 Millard Ave. Omaha, NE 68137 402-691-8875 locations.schoolofrock.com/omaha

SING OMAHA STUDIOS 8438 Park Dr. Omaha, NE 68127 402-933-7234 singomahastudios.org

SNJ STUDIO OF MUSIC 5244 S. 136th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-933-1326 snjstudios.com

OMAHA

BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 724 S. 12th St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-341-7130 bemiscenter.org

BLUE BARN THEATRE 1106 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68108 402-345-1576 bluebarn.org

BOB KERREY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 705 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-5900 visitomaha.com/bob

BOYS TOWN 13628 Flanagan Blvd. (137th St. and W. Dodge Road) Omaha, NE 68010 402-498-1141 boystown.org

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5730 N. 30th St. Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-9990 douglascohistory.org

DURHAM MUSEUM 801 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68108

OUTINGS BELLEVUE

402-444-5071 durhammuseum.org

FONTENELLE FOREST NATURE CENTER

EL MUSEO LATINO

1111 Bellevue Blvd. N.

Omaha, NE 68107

Bellevue NE, 68005

402-731-1137

402-731-3140

elmuseolatino.org

4701 S. 25th St.

fontenelleforest.org

FAMILY FUN CENTER XL SARPY COUNTY MUSEUM

10765 M St.

2402 Clay St.

402-554-1925

Bellevue, NE 68005

familyfuncenterxl.com

402-292-1880 sarpycountymuseum.org

Omaha, NE 68127

FLORENCE MILL Omaha, NE 68112

HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MORMON TRAIL CENTER AT HISTORIC WINTER QUARTERS

402-551-1233

1200 Douglas St.

3215 State St.

theflorencemill.org

Omaha, NE 68102

Omaha, NE 68112

402-345-0202

402-453-9372

omahaperformingarts.org

lds.org

Omaha, NE 68110

KENEFICK PARK

402-444-5955

100 Bancroft St

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

cityofomaha.org

Omaha, NE 68108

500 S. 20th St.

402-346-4002

Omaha, NE 68102

lauritzengardens.org

402-342-6164

9102 N. 30th St.

FREEDOM PARK 2497 Freedom Park Road

GENE LEAHY MALL 1203 Farnam St.

ocm.org

Omaha, NE 68102

LAURITZEN GARDENS

402-444-5955

100 Bancroft St.

visitomaha.com

Omaha, NE 68108

OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

402-346-4002

6915 Cass St.

GERALD R. FORD BIRTH SITE AND GARDENS

lauritzengardens.org

Omaha, NE 68132

Woolworth Ave.

omahaplayhouse.com

Omaha, NE 68105

LEWIS AND CLARK LANDING

402-444-5955

515 N. Riverfront Drive

ORPHEUM THEATER

nebraskahistory.org

Omaha, NE 68102

409 S. 16th St.

402-444-4653

Omaha, NE 68102

GREAT PLAINS BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM

parks.cityofomaha.org

402-661-8501

7400 Dodge St.

LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL VISITOR CENTER

THE ROSE THEATER

601 Riverfront Drive

Omaha, NE 68102

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM

Omaha, NE 68102

402-345-4849

2200 Dodge St.

402-661-1804

rosetheater.org

Omaha, NE 68102

nps.gov

Omaha, NE 68114 402-401-9893

402-553-0800

omahaperformingarts.org

402-342-3300

PAPILLION/LAVISTA

joslyn.org

LOVE’S JAZZ & ARTS CENTER

JOSLYN CASTLE

2510 N. 24th St.

3902 Davenport St.

Omaha, NE 68110

Omaha, NE 68131

402-502-5291

402-595-2199

ljac.org

joslyncastle.com

HEARTLAND OF AMERICA PARK

MALCOLM X HOUSE SITE 3448 Evans St.

800 Douglas St.

Omaha, NE 68111

Omaha, NE 68102

402-881-8118

402-444-5955

malcomxfoundation.org

visitomaha.com

HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM

2001 Farnam St.

MORMON PIONEER CEMETERY 3301 State St.

3701 S. 10th St.

Omaha, NE 68112

Omaha, NE 68107

402-453-9372

402-330-4629

lds.org

BELLEVUE BERRY AND PUMPKIN RANCH 11001 S. 48th St. Papillion, NE 68133 402-331-5500 bellevueberryfarm.com

PAPIO FUN PARK 210 E. Lincoln St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-592-5671 papiofunpark.com

PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATION AREA Cornhusker Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-444-6222 papionrd.org

omahazoo.com Fall 2018 • 25

GUIDE WERNER PARK

OUR LADY OF LOURDES

ST. MATTHEW

2110 S. 32nd Ave.

12210 S. 36th St.

CREIGHTON PREPARATORY

BELLEVUE

12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE 68046

Omaha, NE 68105

Bellevue, NE 68123

7400 Western Ave.

Bellevue, NE 68133

402-738-5100

402-341-5604

402-291-2030

Omaha, NE 68114

402-827-1840

milb.com

12001 Timberridge Drive

402-393-1190

SACRED HEART

STS. PETER AND PAUL

2205 Binney St.

3619 X St.

DANIEL J. GROSS

BERTHA BARBER 1402 Main St.

Omaha, NE 68110

Omaha, NE 68107

7700 S. 43rd St.

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-455-5858

402-731-4713

Bellevue, NE 68147

402-293-4560

402-734-2000

SCHOOLS ARCHDIOCESE

ST. BERNADETTE

ST. PATRICK’S

7600 S. 42nd St.

20500 W. Maple Road

DUCHESNE ACADEMY

BETZ 605 W. 27th Ave.

Omaha, NE 68147

Elkhorn, NE 68022

3601 Burt St.

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-731-3033

402-289-5407

Omaha, NE 68131

402-293-4585

402-558-3800

OF OMAHA

ST. BERNARD

ST. PHILIP NERI

3601 N. 65th St.

8202 N. 31st St.

MARIAN

1212 Fairfax Drive

Elementary school hours may

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68112

7400 Military Ave.

Bellevue, NE 68005

vary by day and location.

402-556-4161

402-455-8666

Omaha, NE 68134

402-293-4635

lovemyschool.com

BIRCHCREST

402-571-2618

ALL SAINTS

ST. CECILIA’S GRADE

1335 S. 10th St.

3869 Webster St.

ST. PIUS X/ ST. LEO SCHOOL

MERCY

CENTRAL 510 W. 22nd Ave.

Omaha, NE 68108

Omaha, NE 68131

6905 Blondo St.

1501 S. 48th St.

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-346-5757

402-556-6655

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68106

402-293-4685

402-551-6667

402-553-9424

MOUNT MICHAEL BENEDICTINE

14110 Tregaron Drive 402-827-5950

CHRIST THE KING

ST. COLUMBKILLE

831 S. 88th St.

224 E. Fifth St.

Omaha, NE 68114

Papillion, NE 68046

ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE

402-391-0977

402-339-8706

11900 Pacific St.

22520 Mount Michael Road

Omaha, NE 68154

Elkhorn, NE 68022

402-334-1929

402-289-2541

ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR

RONCALLI CATHOLIC

Bellevue, NE 68123

6401 Sorensen Parkway

402-293-4710

16701 S St.

Omaha, NE 68152 402-571-7670

HOLY CROSS

ST. GERALD’S

1502 S. 48th St.

7857 Lakeview St.

Omaha, NE 68106

Ralston, NE 68127

402-551-3773

402-331-4223

FAIRVIEW

FORT CROOK 12501 S. 25th St.

HOLY NAME

ST. JAMES SETON

Omaha, NE 68135

2901 Fontenelle Blvd.

4720 N. 90th St.

402-896-9675

Omaha, NE 68104

402-572-0339

402-451-4503

Omaha, NE 68134

LEMAY 2726 Kennedy Drive

VJ AND ANGELA SKUTT

Bellevue, NE 68123

ST. WENCESLAUS

3131 S. 156th St.

402-293-4760

15353 Pacific St.

Omaha, NE 68130 402-333-0818

JESUIT ACADEMY

ST. JOAN OF ARC

Omaha, NE 68154

2311 N. 22nd St.

7430 Hascall St.

402-330-4356

Omaha, NE 68110

Omaha, NE 68124

402-346-4464

402-393-2314

LEONARD LAWRENCE 13204 S. 29th St.

BELLEVUE PUBLIC

Bellevue, NE 68123

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

SCHOOLS (BPS)

402-293-4880

14330 Eagle Run Drive

bellevuepublicschools.

MADONNA

ST. MARGARET MARY’S

Omaha, NE 68164

6402 N. 71st Plaza

6116 Dodge St.

402-492-2111

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68132

402-556-1883

402-551-6663

ST. THOMAS MORE 3515 S. 48th Ave.

MARY OUR QUEEN

ST. MARY’S

Omaha, NE 68106

3405 S. 119th St.

903 W. Mission Ave.

402-551-9504

Omaha, NE 68144

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-333-8663

402-291-1694

PETER SARPY Elementary School Hours:

2908 Vandenberg Ave.

8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Bellevue, NE 68123

AVERY 2107 Avery Road Bellevue, NE 68005 402-493-4460

High School Hours

BELLEAIRE

May vary by day

1200 W. Mission Ave.

and location

Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4510

26 • FamilyGuide

Bellevue, NE 68123

402-293-4795

TWIN RIDGE 1400 Sunbury Drive Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4845

GUIDE TWO SPRINGS

HILLRISE

ELKHORN RIDGE

GEORGE NORRIS

NORMAN ROCKWELL

3001 Spring Blvd.

20110 Hopper St.

17880 Mercy St.

12424 Weir St.

6370 S. 140th Ave.

Bellevue, NE 68123

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Omaha, NE 68118

Omaha, NE 68137

Omaha, NE 68137

402-293-5070

402-289-2602

402-334-9302

402-715-8340

402-715-8246

WAKE ROBIN

MANCHESTER

ELKHORN VALLEY VIEW

GEORGIA WHEELER

REAGAN

700 Lincoln Road

2750 N. HWS Cleveland Blvd.

1313 S. 208th St.

6707 S. 178th St.

4440 S. 198th Ave.

Bellevue, NE 68005

Omaha, NE 68116

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Omaha, NE 68135

Omaha, NE 68135

402-293-4955

402-289-2590

402-289-0362

402-715-6250

402-715-7100

Middle School Hours:

SAGEWOOD

High School Hours:

GRACE ABBOTT

REEDER

8:30 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.

4910 N. 177th St.

8:10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

1313 N. 156th St.

19202 Chandler St.

Omaha, NE 68118

Gretna, NE 68028

402-715-2900

402-715-6420

Omaha, NE 68116

LEWIS AND CLARK

402-289-9078

13502 S. 38th St.

ELKHORN 1401 Veterans Drive

Bellevue, NE 68123

SKYLINE

Elkhorn, NE 68022

HARVEY OAKS

UPCHURCH

402-898-8760

400 S. 210th St.

402-289-4239

15228 Shirley St.

8686 S. 165th St.

Omaha, NE 68144

Omaha, NE 68136

402-715-1386

402-715-7150

Elkhorn, NE 68022

LOGAN FONTENELLE

402-289-3433

701 Kayleen Drive

ELKHORN SOUTH 20303 Blue Sage Parkway

Bellevue, NE 68005

SPRING RIDGE

Omaha, NE 68130

HERMAN ROHWER

WALT DISNEY

402-293-4360

17830 Shadow Ridge Drive

402-289-1523

17701 F St.

5717 S. 112th St.

Omaha, NE 68135

Omaha, NE 68137

402-715-6225

402-715-2350

HITCHCOCK

WILLA CATHER

5809 S. 104th St.

3030 S. 139th Plaza

Omaha, NE 68130

MISSION

402-637-0204

2202 Washington St.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MPS)

Bellevue, NE 68005

WEST BAY

402-293-4260

3220 S. 188th St.

High School Hours:

MILLARD mpsomaha.org

Omaha, NE 68135

Elementary School Hours:

Omaha, NE 68127

Omaha, NE 68144

402-289-9045

8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

402-715-2255

402-715-13:15

7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

WEST DODGE STATION

ACKERMAN

HOLLING HEIGHTS

WILLIAM CODY

BELLEVUE EAST

18480 California St.

5110 S. 156th St.

6565 S. 136th St.

3320 S. 127th St.

1401 High School Drive

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Omaha, NE 68135

Omaha, NE 68137

Omaha, NE 68144

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-289-2773

402-715-8420

402-715-8330

402-715-1320

WESTRIDGE

ALDRICH

J. STERLING MORTON

WILLIAM J. BRYAN

3100 N. 206th St.

506 N. 162nd Ave.

1805 S. 160th St.

5010 S. 155th St.

BELLEVUE WEST

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Omaha, NE 68118

Omaha, NE 68130

Omaha, NE 68137

1501 Thurston Ave

402-289-2559

402-715-2020

402-715-1290

402-715-8325

Middle School Hours:

BLACK ELK

JOHN G. NEIHARDT

WILLOWDALE

8:10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

6708 S. 161st Ave.

15130 Drexel St.

16901 P St.

Omaha, NE 68135

Omaha, NE 68137

Omaha, NE 68135

402-715-6200

402-715-8360

402-715-8280

Omaha, NE 68116

COTTONWOOD

MARI SANDOZ

Middle School Hours:

402-289-9399

615 Piedmont Drive

5959 Oak Hills Drive

7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Omaha, NE 68154

Omaha, NE 68137

402-715-1390

402-715-8345

402-293-4150 bellevuepublicschools.org

Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-4040 ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (EPS)

ELKHORN GRANDVIEW

elkhornweb.org

17801 Grand Ave.

Elementary School Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:06 p.m.

ELKHORN

CENTRAL

FIRE RIDGE

3200 207th St.

19660 Farnam St.

Elkhorn, NE 68022

EZRA

MONTCLAIR

Omaha, NE 68137

Elkhorn, NE 68022

402-289-2428

14111 Blondo St.

2405 S. 138th St.

402-715-8225

Omaha, NE 68164

Omaha, NE 68144

402-715-2955

402-715-1295

402-289-0735

12801 L St.

Fall 2018 • 27

GUIDE GEORGE BEADLE

ADAMS

CHANDLER VIEW

FONTENELLE

JOSLYN

18201 Jefferson St.

3420 N. 78th St.

7800 S. 25th St.

3905 N. 52nd St.

11220 Blondo St.

Omaha, NE 68135

Omaha, NE 68134

Omaha, NE 68147

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68164

402-715-6100

402-572-9072

402-724-5705

402-457-5905

402-496-5322

GEORGE RUSSELL

ASHLAND PARKROBBINS

COLUMBIAN

FRANKLIN

KELLOM

5304 S. 172nd St.

330 S. 127th St.

3506 Franklin St.

1311 N. 24th St.

Omaha, NE 68135

5050 S. 51st St.

Omaha, NE 68154

Omaha, NE 68111

Omaha, NE 68102

402-715-8500

Omaha, NE 68117

402-697-1433

402-554-8508

402-344-0441

CONESTOGA

402-734-6001

HARRY ANDERSEN BANCROFT

2115 Burdette St.

FULLERTON MAGNET CENTER

KENNEDY

15404 Adams St. Omaha, NE 68137

2724 Riverview Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68110

4711 N. 138th St.

Omaha, NE 68111

402-715-8440

Omaha, NE 68108

402-344-7147

Omaha, NE 68164

402-457-5520

402-344-7505

MILLARD NORTH

2906 N. 30th St.

402-498-2787

2828 S. 139th St.

BEALS

CRESTRIDGE MAGNET CENTER

GATEWAY

KING 3706 Maple St.

Omaha, NE 68144

1720 S. 48th St.

818 Crestridge Road

5610 S. 42nd St.

Omaha, NE 68111

402-715-1280

Omaha, NE 68106

Omaha, NE 68154

Omaha, NE 68107

402-457-5723

402-554-8570

402-697-1185

402-561-6030

15650 Howard St.

BELLE RYAN

DODGE

GILDER

2021 St. Mary’s Ave.

Omaha, NE 68118

1807 S. 60th St.

3520 Maplewood Blvd.

3705 Chandler Road

Omaha, NE 68102

402-715-1470

Omaha, NE 68106

Omaha, NE 68134

Omaha, NE 68147

402-898-1697

402-554-8582

402-572-9005

402-734-7334

BELVEDERE

DRUID HILL

HARRISON

3300 N. 22nd St.

3775 Curtis Ave.

4020 N. 30th St.

5304 Hamilton St.

Omaha, NE 68110

MILLARD NORTH

Omaha, NE 68131

Omaha, NE 68111

Omaha, NE 68132

402-898-1697

1010 S. 144th St.

402-457-6630

402-451-8225

402-554-8535

BENSON WEST

DUNDEE

HARTMAN

5505 N. 99th St.

6652 Maple St.

310 N. 51st St.

5530 N. 66th St.

Omaha, NE 68134

MILLARD SOUTH

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68132

Omaha, NE 68104

402-572-1027

14905 Q St.

402-554-8633

402-554-8424

402-572-1966

BOYD

EDISON

HIGHLAND

5625 N. 28th Ave.

8314 Boyd St.

2303 N. 97th St.

2625 Jefferson St.

Omaha, NE 68111

MILLARD WEST

Omaha, NE 68134

Omaha, NE 68134

Omaha, NE 68107

402-457-5620

5710 S. 176th Ave.

402-572-8928

402-392-7310

402-734-5711

CASTELAR

INDIAN HILL

2718 Ida St.

2316 S. 18th St.

EDWARD BABE GOMEZ HERITAGE

3121 U St.

Omaha, NE 68112

MILLARD HORIZON

Omaha, NE 68108

5101 S. 17th St.

Omaha, NE 68107

402-457-5611

5300 George B. Lake Parkway

402-344-7794

Omaha, NE 68107

402-734-7574

PETER KIEWIT

LIBERTY

LOTHROP MAGNET

High School hours: 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

MASTERS

Omaha, NE 68154 402-715-1365

MILLER PARK

Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8268

MINNE LUSA

Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000

Omaha, NE 68022 402-715-8468

MOUNT VIEW

402-898-2801

CATLIN ARTS MAGNET

JACKSON

5322 N. 52nd St.

12736 Marinda St.

FIELD CLUB

620 S. 31st St.

Omaha, NE 68104

OMAHA

Omaha, NE 68144

3512 Walnut St.

Omaha, NE 68105

402-457-5117

PUBLIC SCHOOLS (OPS)

402-697-0414

Omaha, NE 68105

402-344-7484

district.ops.org

OAK VALLEY

402-344-7226

CENTRAL PARK

JEFFERSON

3109 Pedersen Drive

Elementary School Hours:

4904 N. 42nd St.

FLORENCE

4065 Vinton St.

Omaha, NE 68144

8:50 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.

Omaha, NE 68111

7902 N. 36th St.

Omaha, NE 68105

402-697-0690

402-457-5277

Omaha, NE 68112

402-554-6590

402-457-5905 28 • FamilyGuide

GUIDE PAWNEE

SPRINGVILLE

BEVERIDGE MAGNET

BENSON HIGH MAGNET

CARRIAGE HILL

7310 S. 48th St.

7400 N. 60th St.

1616 S. 120th St.

5120 Maple St.

400 Cedardale Road

Omaha, NE 68157

Omaha, NE 68152

Omaha, NE 68144

Omaha, NE 68104

Papillion, NE 68046

402-734-5011

402-572-0130

402-557-4000

402-557-3000

402-898-0449

PICOTTE

STANDING BEAR

BRYAN

BRYAN

G. STANLEY HALL

14506 Ohio St.

15860 Taylor St.

8210 S. 42nd St.

4700 Giles Road

7600 S. 72nd St.

Omaha, NE 68116

Omaha, NE 68116

Omaha, NE 68147

Omaha, NE 68157

La Vista, NE 68128

402-496-8401

402-827-4362

402-557-4100

402-557-3100

402-898-0455

PINEWOOD

SUNNY SLOPE

HALE

BURKE

GOLDEN HILLS

6717 N. 63rd St.

10828 Old Maple Road

6143 Whitmore St.

12200 Burke St.

2912 Coffey Ave.

Omaha, NE 68152

Omaha, NE 68164

Omaha, NE 68152

Omaha, NE 68154

Bellevue, NE 68123

402-561-6000

402-496-1810

402-557-4200

402-557-3200

402-898-0459

PONCA

WAKONDA

HICKORY HILL

4845 Curtis Ave.

KING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAGNET

CAREER CENTER

11300 N. Post Road

3230 Burt St.

1307 Rodgers Drive

Omaha, NE 68112

Omaha, NE 68104

3720 Florence Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68131

Papillion, NE 68046

402-457-6415

402-457-6737

Omaha, NE 68110

402-557-3700

402-898-0469

402-557-3720

PRAIRIE WIND

WALNUT HILL

CENTRAL

LA VISTA WEST

10908 Ellison Ave.

4355 Charles St.

LEWIS AND CLARK

124 N. 20th St.

7821 Terry Drive

Omaha, NE 68164

Omaha, NE 68131

6901 Burt St.

Omaha, NE 68102

La Vista, NE 68128

402-491-0859

402-554-8644

Omaha, NE 68132

402-557-3300

402-898-0463

402-557-4300

ROSE HILL

WASHINGTON

5605 Corby St.

5519 Mayberry St.

NORTH MAGNET

PARKVIEW HEIGHTS

4410 N. 36th St.

7608 S. 89th St.

Omaha, NE 68106

MCMILLAN MAGNET CENTER

Omaha, NE 68104

Omaha, NE 68111

402-554-6797

La Vista, NE 68128

402-554-8690

3802 Redick Ave.

402-557-3400

402-898-0433

NORTHWEST MAGNET

PATRIOT

8204 Crown Point Ave.

1707 Hardwood Drive

Omaha, NE 68112

SADDLEBROOK

WESTERN HILLS

14850 Laurel Ave.

6523 Western Ave.

Omaha, NE 68116

Omaha, NE 68132

MONROE

Omaha, NE 68134

Papillion, NE 68046

402-933-3915

402-554-1510

5105 Bedford Ave.

402-557-3500

402-898-0405

SOUTH HIGH MAGNET

PORTAL

4519 S. 24th St.

9920 Brentwood Drive

402-557-4500

Omaha, NE 68104

SARATOGA

WILSON FOCUS

2504 Meredith Ave.

5141 F. St.

Omaha, NE 68111

Omaha, NE 68117

MORTON MAGNET

Omaha, NE 68107

La Vista, NE 68128

402-457-6427

402-733-1785

4606 Terrace Drive

402-557-3600

402-898-0425

402-557-4600

Omaha, NE 68134

SHERMAN

Middle School Hours:

5618 N. 14th Ave.

7:40 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

NORRIS

Omaha, NE 68110 402-457-6427

SKINNER MAGNET CENTER

402-457-6711

SPRING LAKE MAGNET CENTER

PAPILLION-LAVISTA

PRAIRIE QUEEN

SCHOOLS (PLCS)

10520 S. 123rd Ave.

plcschools.org

Papillion, NE 68046

ALFONZA W. DAVIS

2235 S. 46th St.

8050 N. 129th Ave.

Omaha, NE 68106

Elementary School Hours:

Omaha, NE 68142

402-557-4800

8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

R.M. MARRS MAGNET CENTER

ANDERSON GROVE

Papillion, NE 68133

11820 S. 37th St.

402-898-0475

5619 S. 19th St.

Bellevue, NE 68123

14101 Larimore Ave.

Omaha, NE 68107

402-898-0479

Omaha, NE 68164

402-557-4400

402-514-3650

402-561-6130

4304 N. 33rd St. Omaha, NE 68111

402-557-4700

ALICE BUFFETT MAGNET

110 Eagle Ridge Drive

402-561-6161

TARA HEIGHTS 700 Tara Road

BELL

Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0445

4215 S. 20th St.

High School Hours:

7909 Reed St.

Omaha, NE 68107

7:40 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

Papillion, NE 68046

402-734-1833

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500 Valley Road

LEGACY SCHOOL

SEYMOUR

GIRLS INC.

6860 N 166th Ave.

8545 Park Drive

2811 N. 45th St.

Papillion, NE 68046

School hours vary by

Omaha, NE 68116

Ralston, NE 68127

Omaha, NE 68104

402-898-0466

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402-884-2242

402-331-0540

402-731-2108

legacyschoolne.com

WALNUT CREEK

girlsincomaha.org

720 Fenwick St.

BROWNELL-TALBOT SCHOOL 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd.

OMAHA BAPTIST ACADEMY

8071 Ralston Ave.

Papillion, NE 68046

Ralston, NE 68127

THE HOPE CENTER FOR KIDS

402-898-9630

Omaha, NE 68132

3343 Pedersen Dr.

402-331-6475

2200 N. 20th St.

402-556-3772

Omaha, NE 68144

brownell.edu

402-333-0773

Middle School Hours:

402-341-4673

westwoodheightsbaptist.org/

Hours Vary by Day

hopecenterforkids.com

RALSTON

Middle School Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

LA VISTA 7900 Edgewood Blvd.

La Vista, NE 68128 402-898-0436

LIBERTY 10820 Witmuss Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-537-6200

PAPILLION 423 S. Washington St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0424 High School Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

PAPILLION-LA VISTA 402 E. Centennial Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0400

PAPILLION-LA VISTA SOUTH 10799 Highway 370 Papillion, NE 68046 402-829-4600

CONCORDIA ACADEMY

WILDEWOOD

omahabaptistacademy.html 8202 Lakeview St.

NEBRASKA CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY

402-592-8005

OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Ralston, NE 68127

nchs.org

concordiaomaha.org

10244 Wiesman Dr.

402-331-4701

4939 S 118th St.

1821 N. 90th St. Omaha, NE 68144

Omaha, NE 68134

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Omaha, NE 68137

402-399-9565

High School Hours:

omahachristianacademy.org/

7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1001 Fort Crook Rd. N #200

402-451-0787 3549 Fontenelle Blvd.

Bellevue, NE 68005

RALSTON PUBLIC

RALSTON

Omaha, NE 68104

402-292-1030

SCHOOLS (RPS)

8969 Park Drive

402-451-0787

cornerstonechristianschool.org

ralstonschools.org

Ralston, NE 68127

Elementary School Hours:

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

928 N. 47th Ave.

402-331-7373

FRIEDEL JEWISH ACADEMY 335 S. 132nd St.

Omaha, NE 68132

Omaha, NE 68154

BLUMFIELD

402-457-7000

friedeljewishacademy.com

10310 Mockingbird Drive

omahahomeforboys.org

Omaha, NE 68127

SUPPORT

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN SCHOOL

402-331-0891

4040 N. 108th St.

KAREN WESTERN

Omaha, NE 68164

6224 H St.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS

402-493-2549

Omaha, NE 68117

10831 Old Mill Road

402-451-8404

gethsemanelutheran.com

402-731-7477

Omaha, NE 68154

owenseducationalservices.org

402-330-2449

HEARTLAND SCHOOL OF OMAHA | LEVEL III SERVICE AGENCY

MEADOWS

5731 S 108th St.

402-339-6655

bbsomaha.org

9225 Berry St. Omaha, NE 68127

Omaha, NE 68124

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MIDLANDS 2610 Hamilton St.

402-393-0345

MOCKINGBIRD

Omaha, NE 68131

heartland3.org

5100 S. 93rd St.

402-342-1600

Omaha, NE 68127

bgcomaha.org

402-331-6954

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