Members of the Class of 2024 must earn 49 credits to graduate (see graduation requirements page).  Included in these credits are several required courses that must be passed before a student can graduate.  Please contact counselor, Julie Politi  531-299-5661, if you have questions about your student's credit standing.  

You are also encouraged to keep in touch with individual teachers.  Teachers may be contacted by phoning the main office line at 531-299-2660 and leaving a message to be directed to their voicemail. You may also keep track of your student’s academic progress via the Portal.  Please contact Paul Nielson 531-299-5557 or paul.nielson@ops.org if you need help with your portal account.

Tickets will be required for admission to the Tuesday, May 21, 2024, graduation ceremony at Baxter Arena.  The number of tickets available will be announced when we get closer to the graduation date. Tickets will be available for pickup on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9-10:30 am. The graduation ceremony will also be available via live stream.  A live stream link will also be available closer to the graduation date.  

Seniors with outstanding debts are not allowed to participate in graduation activities or receive their diplomas.  If your student owes money to Central High School or any other Omaha Public School, please see that the debt is paid as soon as possible.  Please contact the main office at 531-299-2660 if you have questions about fines.

The senior year is important, but the temptation to look ahead and lose focus is great.  Seniors may be tempted to slack off academically, miss too many days of school, become involved in inappropriate activities such as vandalism or pranks, participate in the publication of hurtful documents such as senior wills and underground newspapers, “party” in excess, or use poor judgment.  These actions jeopardize their education and can sometimes even endanger their lives and the lives of others.  Our expectations of seniors remain high.  We expect them to be in school, study, and follow the expectations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.  Those who choose to break the rules will be disciplined.  Disciplinary action may include not participating in the graduation ceremony.

All Seniors will take finals. They will be given on Friday, May 3, 2024 (A-day) for Blocks 3A & 4A, and Monday, May 6, 2024 (B-Day) for Blocks 1B, 2B, 3B & 4B.   On Tuesday, May 7 (A-Day) for Blocks 1A & 2A.  On Tuesday, May 7 during Block 3A, seniors will have the opportunity to turn in iPads, pay fines and enjoy a Hy-Vee cookout. 

Students do NOT need to return to CHS on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, unless they need to make up a final. Any senior student needing to take a final exam will need to check in at the security desk with a pass from the teacher who they are taking the exam with.  The pass must state the student’s name, location and time for making up the exam.  Students who missed finals for any reason will be allowed to make them up on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  Failure to take a required final exam may result in loss of credit in the class. 

Seniors will officially end the school year on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. This is a final exam makeup day.  Seniors only need to attend this day IF they need to take makeup final exams.  They must check in at security and sign in as a visitor when entering the building. They also must have a pass from the teacher they are making up the exam with stating time and location.  

Caps and gowns will be available for pick up at Central High on Thursday, May ?16 from 9-10:30 am.  It is the graduate’s responsibility to pick up their cap and gown at that time and to take them to the graduation ceremony.  The school will not deliver caps and gowns to Baxter Arena.  All graduates must wear a cap and gown purchased from School Traditions to participate in the graduation ceremony.  If you have not ordered a cap and gown, please call School Traditions (402) 733-0300 or visit the store in the Bel Air Plaza at 12100 West Center Road, #901, Omaha, Nebraska 68144 on Wednesday, 10:00-5:30 and Saturday, 10:00-12:00.

Graduation Rehearsal - Monday, May 20, 2024 from 10:30 am - 12:15 pm at Baxter Arena.

Graduation Ceremony - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00 am/pm at Baxter Arena 

Attendance is mandatory for all seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Planning of graduation activities for the Class of 2024 is already under way.  The Central High School staff will strive to make the ceremony very special for the graduates, their families, and friends.

We hope that the information presented  will prove helpful as you plan for the graduation of your son or daughter.  You will receive letters throughout the year with additional information.  If you have questions, please call Assistant Principal, Ms. Jodi Dierks, at 531-299-5621.