Omaha Public Schools is pleased to recognize the following staff and students for their academic, extracurricular and professional achievements.

• Joseph Jacoby, principal of Springville Elementary, for being selected as the 2023 Change Maker in Education on behalf of the Greater Omaha Chamber and the 2023 YP Summit Committee.
• Piper Allen of Central High for winning the InvestWrite state-level writing competition.
• Norris Middle’s science bowl team for placing third place at the Regional Science Bowl for the first time in school history. 
• All Omaha Public Schools students who participated in NSAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
• All Omaha Public Schools State Champion Wrestlers
  • Darelle Bonam, Central High
  • Tyler Stewart, North High
  • Tyson Terry, North High
• All students who were recognized for their artwork in the annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
  • Jazaria Birch, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio
  • Jazaria Birch, Benson High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Sandi Degante-enriques, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Itzel Garcia, Benson High, Gold Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Htoo Gay, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Krisha Gurung, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Digital Art
  • Eh Moo Hsa, Benson High, Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Chat Htoo, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Shee Htoo, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Seth Hubbard, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Joseph James, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Gay Klo, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Gay Klo, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Gay Klo, Benson High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Gay Klo, Benson High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Halle Lauritsen, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Halle Lauritsen, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Cynthia Lazcano Reza, Benson High, Gold Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Franklin Mateo Fracisco, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Say Meh, Benson High, Gold Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Eh Hser Moo, Benson High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Sam Nichols, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Mya Tha Zin Oo, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Mya Tha Zin Oo, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Mya Tha Zin Oo, Benson High, Silver Key, Painting
  • Sa Oo, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Sa Oo, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Sa Oo, Benson High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Eh Klu Paw, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Nee Lweh Paw, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Paw Say, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • K'paw Shee, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Ko Ro Soe, Benson High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Soe Tun, Benson High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Soe Tun, Benson High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Say Say Wah, Benson High, Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • La'toviana McCarther, Blackburn Alternative Program, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Keily Lagos, Bryan High, Silver Key, Digital Art
  • Evelyne Brown, Burke High, Honorable Mention, Sculpture
  • Jordan Bull, Burke High, Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio
  • Kylee Churchill, Burke High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Aiyana Davis, Burke High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Dior Diop, Burke High, Gold Key, Film & Animation
  • Dior Diop, Burke High, Honorable Mention, Film & Animation
  • Charlotte Gallup, Burke High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Kristen Gierasch, Burke High, Silver Key, Sculpture
  • Sydney Hale, Burke High, Silver Key, Sculpture
  • Lauren Riley, Burke High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Madelyn Ruff, Burke High, Silver Key, Digital Art
  • Madelyn Ruff, Burke High, Silver Key, Digital Art
  • Madelyn Ruff, Burke High, Silver Key, Digital Art
  • Kimberly Ruiz Tapia, Burke High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Percy Althaus, Central High, Gold Key, Comic Art
  • Percy Althaus, Central High, Honorable Mention, Sculpture
  • Cara Bacome, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Cara Bacome, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Gabe Betts, Central High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Maria Biesanz, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Kimberly Borgstahl, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Kimberly Borgstahl, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Eva Casady, Central High, Gold Key, Fashion
  • Eva Casady, Central High, Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio
  • Eva Casady, Central High, Honorable Mention, Digital Art
  • Eva Casady, Central High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Eva Casady, Central High, Honorable Mention, Digital Art
  • Nyabuoy Chol, Central High, Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Audra Dempsey, Central High, Gold Key, Painting
  • Sofia Di Lorenzo, Central High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Sofia Di Lorenzo, Central High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Sofia Di Lorenzo, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Sofia Di Lorenzo, Central High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Bella Dinnel, Central High, Gold Key, Sculpture
  • Bella Dinnel, Central High, Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Adia Doody, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Cass Gentle, Central High, Silver Key, Sculpture
  • Jenny Gonzalez, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Mia Heald, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Maria Hernandez, Central High, Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Haley Hojnacke, Central High, Gold Key, Photography
  • Paige Holland, Central High, Honorable Mention, Printmaking
  • Frances Hoover, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Frances Hoover, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Frances Hoover, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Frances Hoover, Central High, Silver Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Ella Jaksha, Central High, Silver Key, Mixed Media
  • Ella Jaksha, Central High, Silver Key, Mixed Media
  • Tiger Jeffries, Central High, Silver Key, Sculpture
  • Olivia Kiefer, Central High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Olivia Kiefer, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Olivia Kiefer, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Olivia Kiefer, Central High, Honorable Mention, Photography
  • Olivia Kiefer, Central High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Lily Labs, Central High, Gold Key, Art Portfolio
  • Lily Labs, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Lily Labs, Central High, Silver Key, Mixed Media
  • Malorie Lakin, Central High, Gold Key, Mixed Media
  • Jemimah Lobo, Central High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Jemimah Lobo, Central High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Jemimah Lobo, Central High, Silver Key, Digital Art
  • Dina Mabu, Central High, Gold Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Ava Manhart, Central High, Gold Key, Ceramics & Glass
  • Ava Manhart, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Isabella Mitchell, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Gold Key, Digital Art
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Honorable Mention, Photography
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Honorable Mention, Photography
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Silver Key, Painting
  • Owen Moeller, Central High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Jimena Muñoz, Central High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Noah Nevels, Central High, Honorable Mention, Sculpture
  • Tyra Onyango, Central High, Gold Key, American Visions Nominee, Drawing & Illustration
  • Rowan Owens, Central High, Silver Key, Digital Art
  • Mariah panteau, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Etta Salzman, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Etta Salzman, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Ella Sater, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Anna Spiehs, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Gold Key, Mixed Media
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Gold Key, Painting
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Gold Key, Art Portfolio
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Lilly Stecker, Central High, Silver Key, Mixed Media
  • Natalie Tse, Central High, Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
  • Natalie Tse, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Natalie Tse, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Leila Walton, Central High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Leila Walton, Central High, Silver Key, Sculpture
  • Andrea Williams, Central High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Andrea Williams, Central High, Silver Key, Mixed Media
  • Elle Winder, Central High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Lucas Cambara Mendez, Marrs Middle, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Yesica Paiz Perez, Marrs Middle, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Mia Quintana, Marrs Middle, Gold Key, Painting
  • Mia Quintana, Marrs Middle, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Skylar Gabel, North High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Diego Morelos, North High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Iris Telule, North High, Silver Key, Photography
  • Malak Ashbalu, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Adia Beasley, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Vic'torya Genao, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Samuel Ginn, Northwest High, Silver Key, Design
  • Nay Hel, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Printmaking
  • Fiona Hti, Northwest High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Neena Nay, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Tien Nguyen, Northwest High, Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Tien Nguyen, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Printmaking
  • Tien Nguyen, Northwest High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Tien Nguyen, Northwest High, Silver Key, Art Portfolio
  • Eh Lor Muh Thaw, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Printmaking
  • Eh Lor Muh Thaw, Northwest High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Bradley Young, Northwest High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Jovani Mendoza-Salgado, OPS Middle College Program, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Emily Contreras Arzate, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Dominic Espinoza, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Ashley Garcia-Bachez, South High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
  • Miranda Lopez, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Miranda Lopez, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Jennifer Lopez Lopez, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Jennifer Lopez Lopez, South High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Myllie Medrano, South High, Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration
  • Jade Morales Luria, South High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Rachel Orellana, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Jay Peters, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Kelvin Sánchez, South High, Honorable Mention, Painting
  • Henrry Velasquez, South High, Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration
  • Allison Bigley, Westview High, Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass