Omaha Nation Senior Tatianah Webster made moccasins in her Native fashion and design class.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Thursday, May 15th, starting at 2:00 p.m.
The 8th grade poster presentation will be held on Thursday, May 15th, at 2:00 p.m. in the old gym, followed by the 8th grade promotion ceremony in the auditorium.
Omaha Nation students, join us this Saturday, May 10th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) Day. Come explore hands-on activities, take on fun challenges, and discover how learning in these fields can inspire your future. We hope to see you there!
UNPS middle school students were able to spend this beautiful day at Mahoney State Park learning about wildlife/nature.
Beautiful day in Ponca! fishing with Mr. K and the students!
UNPS STEM DAY Saturday, May 10th, from 10:30 - 1:00 pm
Transportation Notification:
There will be significant delays on Tuesday afternoon for after-school routes for Winnebago, Walthill, and North Country (Hwy 75 and north roads). Some delays could exceed 30 minutes or more.
Please be patient and understanding as we safely transport students after dismissal.
Middle School Dance: Out of This World Join us for a fun night with friends at our space-themed middle school dance! Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Doors open at 5:00 PM and will be locked at 6:00 PM Supper will be served from 5:30 to 6:00 PM Dance runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Admission is free if you’re eligible. If not, it’s $5 to enter. If you’re bringing an outside guest, they must be a middle school student and you must turn in a completed permission slip to me before entering the auditorium. This is a school event, so all school policies and rules will be followed. Let’s make it a night to remember—can’t wait to see everyone there!
Bake sale fundraiser for our Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow students also known as (B.O.L.T). The BOLT program at Disney is a leadership development program for high school students, specifically Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow. It utilizes Walt Disney World as a living classroom, providing students with opportunities to experience leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving through a variety of activities and experiences. This will mark our fourth year that we have been invited to take students.
Though Autism Acceptance Month/Day only occurs once a year, in some homes, it is 24/7. We are past the point of awareness and are ready for acceptance of these individuals with autism in our schools, towns, and communities! Learn the difference between awareness and acceptance from the infographic below, and read more at: https://hr.uw.edu/cfd/2023/03/27/changing-the-conversation/
Masking is a strategy used by some autistic people, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic in order to blend in and be more accepted in society. Masking can happen in formal situations such as at school or work and in informal situations such as at home with family or socializing with friends.
Read more at:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/masking#:~:text=What%20is%20masking%3F-,Masking%20is%20a%20strategy%20used%20by%20some%20autistic%20people%2C%20consciously,family%20or%20socialising%20with%20friends.
Many are not strangers to autism and its signs and symptoms. Its common symptoms are difficulty in communicating, displaying social skills, and repetitive behaviors. However, there are certain signs that we may not know and are not that obvious to recognize.
Read more at:
https://spectacokids.com/lesser-known-signs-of-autism/
Summer EBT Available for Eligible Families -- Flyer provided by DHHS
The middle school spring fling will be held on Friday, May 2nd from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Doors open at five next to the cafe.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be substantial delays on the Monday afternoon routes (04/28/25) after school. This will affect the Rural North, Walthill, Winnebago, and Oakleaf routes. Departure times from the school could be up to 30 minutes or more, following dismissal at 3:30.
This week is the start of state testing for our middle school students. It is very important that they are here on time. We are excited to see what they have learned this year.
Due to the impending forecast for tomorrow, the Cougar JH Track meet has been cancelled.
There will not be a makeup date for the meet
Omaha World Herald All-State Honorable Mention Basketball - Dailene Walker, Desma Walker, Taylece McCauley, Mikkel Parker CONGRATULATIONS!
For the middle school and high school students who signed up last week to attend the Nebraska Native Youth Conference in Lincoln tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16th. I'm so excited that you’ve chosen to be part of this powerful and inspiring event!
Please be at the school by 7:15 AM. The bus will leave promptly at 7:30 AM, so don’t be late; we want to ensure we arrive at the conference on time and ready to go. Snacks, lunch, and drinks will be provided at the conference, so you won’t need to bring anything except your enthusiasm, positive attitude, and pride in representing Omaha Nation.
I’m looking forward to a fun-filled and meaningful day with all of you.
GO CHIEFS!!!
