Online W-2s Available Soon

Omaha Public Schools delivers secure access to your W-2 tax forms online. This will provide you a convenient opportunity to retrieve your year-end tax information. The process only takes a few minutes to complete. Download this document for step-by-step instructions.

Payroll will notify you when tax forms are available.

IRS Issues 2023 Standard Mileage Rate

The mileage reimbursement rate for employees effective Jan. 1, 2023 is now 65.5 cents, an increase of 3 cents from the previous rate of 62.5 cents. Please begin using this new mileage rate of 65.5 cents on your reimbursement requests.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Miserez.

Individual Adobe License Reminder

Reminder: If staff or students at your location need individual Adobe Licenses for the second semester, please reach out to Lana Aduloju.

Common Sense Education

We’ve been back in school for almost a week now, and that relaxing winter break may already be a distant memory. With all the demands and needs we encounter each day, it can be easy to forget about addressing our well-being. This often involves digital stress and responsibility. You and your students can implement four practices to manage your digital well-being better.

Next Level Learning Certified Application is Live!

Plans are underway for summer! Next Level Learning 2023 will be hosted at sites across our district from June 6 through July 14, with the goal of serving thousands of additional students this coming summer.  

We are excited to be able to offer $40 an hour for certified staff again this year! The short and simple application for Gen. Ed. Teachers, Specialists, ELL Teachers and Counselors along with a separate listing for Special Education teachers is now live on TalentEd through the internal listings. 

Next Level Learning Application: TalentEd Hire

This document includes instructions and log-in/password support should you need it. 

Leading by Example  

Amy Berry uses her life experiences to inspire students to never give up on themselves. As a Positive Action Center (PAC) paraprofessional at McMillan Middle, Berry wanted to give back to students at her former school. 

“I want to show kids it’s OK not to know. It’s OK to raise your hand. It’s OK to get help,” said Berry.  

As a student, Berry was afraid to ask for help and worried about fitting in with her peers. She dropped out of school in her eighth-grade year at McMillan Middle. With her oldest children's encouragement, years later she received her diploma.  

Students come to Berry’s classroom when they want a smaller learning environment. If there is an assignment she isn’t familiar with, she will bring in other teachers or honors students to help. She believes her example makes students feel more comfortable asking for help.  

"I learned friends will always be friends, but real friends will push you to do your work," said Berry. "That's why I say to my students, 'come on best friends, let's get moving.’ Because I know they can do better."  

Berry looks forward to continuing to inspire her students to do better. She enjoys coming to work every day and is excited about her future at McMillan Middle.  

Board Digest

Here's a recap of the Jan. 5 Board of Education meeting:

- Board officers elected for 2023 - Mr. Spencer Head will serve as president, and Mr. Ricky Smith will serve as vice president

- Ms. Bri Full takes the oath of office

- College & Career Academies and Pathways Update from Central High School 

Click here for the Board Digest.

District Closings January through March

Please note the following information regarding upcoming holidays.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All schools and administrative offices will be closed Saturday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Presidents' Day

All schools and administrative offices will be closed Saturday, Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Spring Break

All schools will be closed Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17 in observance of Spring Break. Staff, please take a look at your duty-day calendar. School reconvenes on Monday, March 20.

Jackson Elementary's 30 Ways to Say Yay recipient is Mrs. Franco, a 3rd-grade teacher. She was nominated for her care, patience, positivity, kindness and all she does for our students and families. We appreciate her dedication to Jackson! #OPSProud #AmazingStaff #30WaysToSayYay

Fontenelle Elementary recognizes a first-year teacher, Miss Howard who has been a true team player. She is genuinely positive, provides fresh instructional ideas and valuable input during grade-level meetings. She is consistently showing her support to other teachers/staff and always has a smile. #30WaysToSayYay

Congratulations to Wilson Focus Elementary winners Mrs. Moats, Mrs. Franks and Ms. Boyd! Gift cards, extra plan time and jeans day passes! #30WaysToSayYay #FOCUSproud #OPSproud #Play

Jan. 3 - Dec. 12 - Dec. 5 - Nov. 28 - Nov. 14

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