Find specific information from your student's school on each school's website. See the Announcements section for back to school information.

Select "Schools" above to find your school's homepage from the dropdown menu.

We begin the school year with staggered start dates.

Wednesday, Aug. 14: Kindergarten and entry level grades at middle and high school

Thursday, Aug. 15: All other K-12 students

Wednesday, Aug. 21: Pre-K students

School hours are as follows:

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

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

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

At Kennedy Elementary, Lewis & Clark Middle, Wakonda Elementary, Wilson Focus Elementary and alternative programs, check with the school regarding start and end of school day times. 

Omaha Public Schools connects with families in a variety of ways including:

• Inside OPS, our monthly newsletter with district news and information, shared by email and on ops.org/insideops
• District News, sharing stories about what's happening in our classrooms, posted on ops.org/districtnews and our homepage
• School and district announcements on each homepage
• Direct communication with families by text, email and phone
  • Be sure your information is up-to-date with your student's school so you don't miss important communications
  • Email is our primary method of sharing information, and we also share time-sensitive information by text 
• Omaha Public Schools social media accounts
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X (Twitter)
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • NextDoor

During the 2024-25 school year, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).  All students enrolled in an Omaha Public School where meals are provided will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of income.  No further action is required.  By providing breakfast and lunch at no charge, we will be contributing to the education environment for the students. Families may fill out an Educational Benefits Form to be eligible for additional benefits previously provided to families who qualified for free and reduced meals.

Our district provides all necessary supplies for students. Schools may choose to share a recommended supply list for families who wish to purchase additional materials.

Transportation information will be mailed directly to families the week of August 5. Severe weather impacts the week of July 29 caused a delay in mailing transportation letters. See the Student Transportation page for frequently asked questions and information about our transportation providers.

Elementary teacher assignments will be mailed directly to families the week of August 5. Severe weather impacts the week of July 29 caused a delay in mailing teacher assignment letters.