Members of the Class of 2022 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 voiecmail. 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 2022 graduation ceremony at the Baxter Arena.  Each graduate will receive four free tickets  No exceptions. Tickets will be picked up prior to the ceremony in May. More details about distribution will follow later.  We appreciate your understanding.

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 and they will be given on May 12 and May 13.  May 14 is a final make-up day and seniors last day of school.  On May 12 tests will be administered for class periods fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth.  On May 13, tests will be administered for class periods zero, first, second, third, and fourth.  Students who missed tests for any reason will be allowed to make up tests on May 14.  Failure to take a required final exam may result in loss of credit in the class.

Seniors will officially end the school year on May 14.

Cap and gowns will be available for pick up at Central High from May 24. It is the graduate’s responsibility to pick up his or her 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 in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. 

Rehearsal for the graduation ceremony will be held on May 27 at Baxter Arena from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m. Attendance is mandatory for all seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Planning of graduation activities for the Class of 2021 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.