On July 29th, 2020 Umonhon Nation Public School will conclude its curb-side grocery delivery. By that time, UNPS will have distributed groceries for 19 weeks, serving over 5,700 sacks of food to the students and families of Macy. It was such a joy to participate in the efforts to combat COVID-19 and support our Omaha Nation family. In June, members of our staff... READ MORE >
The Umoⁿhoⁿ Public School Board of Education would like to thank those of you that came out and voted for the bond to partially fund the UNPS Career Academy. This State-of-the-Art school addition will offer new and exciting opportunities to the students of Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation by offering six highly employable career paths including: Construction, Automotive, Culinary,... READ MORE >
On March 18, 2020, the UNPS Board of Education convened a Special Board Meeting to address the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, Umonhon Nation Public School will be closed indefinitely or until it is deemed safe to return by the CDC, Public Health Department and the State of Nebraska. Please note the following:• The UNPS... READ MORE >
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID -19) Important information and updates regarding COVID-19 are available on the CDC and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services websites The following information is provided from the CDC COVID-19 Website. Symptoms Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus... READ MORE >
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID -19) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by COVID – 19. This disease was first detected in Wuhan City in China. CDC is following this rapidly evolving heath situation. On January 31, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency to help the... READ MORE >
UNPS will resume school Thursday, January 9th at the regular time. Please note that per Umonhon Nation Public School District Protocol ALL students and visitors must enter through the main entrance. District Employees and Law Enforcement will be conducting bag checks as students enter. Elementary students will enjoy in-door recess for the remainder of the week. ... READ MORE >
Starting on Monday, September 9, students in grades 6-11 will begin the MAP assessment in the subject areas of Math, Reading, Language Usage, and Science (4-5, and 7-8). This is a local assessment that allows teachers and students to analyze progress through a measure-based outcome. The MAP assessment is not timed, which allows students to focus solely on the... READ MORE >
School has only just started, but we always want to stay focused on the end goal-- graduation. Here's the video for last year's graduation class.Note: Video edited for content and copyright purposes. Big thanks to GCG Designs for the production of the video! READ MORE >
Mr. Dustin Lovejoy wanted to share a story from the Hedewachi celebration:On Sunday, as I walked toward the east entrance of the Huthuga to fulfill my last day of tail dancing I stopped to view a few craft items in the midway area of the Hedewachi grounds. I heard my name called to my left hand side, I noticed a young man with a huge smile on his face as he reached... READ MORE >
Social Studies Curriculum Press Release To: Umonhon Nation Public Schools students, parents, staff, and community members We wanted to provide an update to our school community on some recent discussions about Nebraska social studies education. Last year, some interested individuals formed the “Nebraska Indian Education Association,”... READ MORE >
Check out the JAG(Jobs for America's Graduates) program's Class of 2019 report. Archived reports from the program are located via the JAG Reports link under District on the unpsk-12.org menu or the Documents link where you can find links to the Chief Times archive, BOE minutes, and more. READ MORE >
Yesterday we honored Mrs. Reil with the Friend of Education Award. Mrs. Reil has been a vital part of our work in improving student reading, but most of all she is always positive and looking to build better relationships with our students. We thank you for your dedication to your craft and being such an important role model in the lives of our students UNPS. READ MORE >
From Mr. John Mangan, "Fifth Graders working with Oscar Rios playing instruments they had made working with Daniel Martinez. Oscar and Daniel enjoyed working with them. Thanks, Mrs. Nichols, for sharing this video." READ MORE >
Summer school will begin on Monday, May 20th and we will meet every day Monday-Friday 9am-12pm. Students will complete their last day of summer school on June 14th. Parents/gaurdians will receive a letter in the mail in the near future requesting attendance from your student. Please call or visit your student's principal if you would like to have any discussions... READ MORE >
The Nebraska Department of Education wanted to pass along an upcoming conference aimed at supporting parents who have a child on an IFSP or IEP. The Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) conference brings together parents of children with disabilities in an accepting and confidential environment. Parents will have the opportunity to share their ideas and feelings, and... READ MORE >
NEW SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS What do you think our students should know about social studies? The Nebraska Department of Education has released a draft of the Nebraska Social Studies Standards and would love to hear from you! The standards provide the framework for what students are expected to know about social studies, and your feedback will help make... READ MORE >
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Take a look at Nebraska Loves Public Schools new film series exploring mental health in schools. Films are available at https://iloveps.org/films/ . The trailer, director's note, and first episode are linked below. The Mind Inside: Episode One (Official Trailer) | I Love Public Schools The Mind Inside: Director's Note | I Love Public Schools The Mind... READ MORE >
Wade Memorial Stadium DedicationFlash Mob READ MORE >
This month's edition of Chief Times is now available. Remember, you can find the archived editions under the Documents section of the website unpsk-12.org READ MORE >
Ms. Kneifl’s Reading/English class completed a poetry unit and students entered poems into the Appelley Publishing National Student Poetry Contest. Ms. Kneifl is proud to announce that Kacyn Harlan’s poem entitled “Gun Control” was chosen to be highlighted in the Appelley Publishing 2019 Rising Stars Collection. Each year a cross-section of poetry for the Rising... READ MORE >
Due to the low temperatures predicted for tomorrow there will be no school on Wednesday, January 30th. There will be no activities or practices. READ MORE >
Brackets are available on the DOC website READ MORE >
Ms. Kneifl’s Reading/English class completed a poetry unit and students entered poems into the Appelley Publishing National Student Poetry Contest. Ms. Kneifl is proud to announce that Nora Lyons’ poem entitled “Parents” was chosen to be highlighted in the Appelley Publishing 2019 Rising Stars Collection. Each year a cross-section of poetry for the Rising Stars... READ MORE >
The 7th and 8th grade students in Ms. Kneifl's Reading class are reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Professor Kneifl's Wizardry and Witch Wand Crafting Class created their own wands. Students had a fun day designing their own wands, determining what type of wood they would be made of, what would be in the magical core of the want, as well as what... READ MORE >
Congratulations are extended to the infant and toddler rooms at Shinga Zhinga ChildDevelopment Center. Each classroom was evaluated from the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute’sInterdisciplinary Center for Program Evaluation recently using the Classroom AssessmentScoring System (CLASS). This is an observational rating tool used to assess teaching andlearning interactions.... READ MORE >
Students and staff will leave for LNI on Tuesday @ 11:00am. Students leaving need to have bags in the DLL by 9:00am. Brackets for the events are available at lakotanationinvitational.com READ MORE >
The following is the full policy concerning Student Searches by School Staff originally adopted in January of 2018. All BOE Policies can be found at the school website unpsk-12.org located in the Documents section under Board of Education Policies5021 Student Searches by School Staff Reasonable Cause Searches. District administrators may search students’... READ MORE >
Check out this month's edition of Chief Times. This and previous editions are available at our website unpsk-12.orgunder Menu and Chief Times. READ MORE >
Check out this month's edition of the Chief Times and remember that you can always take a look at previous issues under the Chief Times link at unpsk-12.org. READ MORE >
To close the month of September, we recognized our students growth in becoming safe, respectful, and responsible students at UNPS elementary. At the assembly we celebrated classmates that displayed exceptional characteristics and growth in our three school expectations, we honored our our 2018-2019 4th and 5th Student Council Members, and the 5th grade presented... READ MORE >
Public Notice We have had several instances of students misusing technology and social media both inside and outside our building. These situations significantly interfere with school and activities. Although we do our best to educate students and talk to them about appropriate behavior online, research is clear that no school is immune. ... READ MORE >
October 3, 2018 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Umonhon Nation Public School Library Seniors who attend an EducationQuest Financial Aid Program before December 1 will be eligible to win one of six $500 scholarships. We invite parents/guardians to attend with their student. If you are selected as a winner, $500 will be added to your NEST 529 College Savings Plan. If you do... READ MORE >
Picture Day is Coming! UNPS will have picture day on Monday, October 8th. Picture forms will be sent out in the near future. If you would like to order online, please click on the link below. Thank you! https://my.lifetouch.com/mylif... READ MORE >
What do you think our students should be taught in social studies -- including history, civics, economics, and geography? The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) seeking input on the Nebraska Social Studies Standards! The social studies standards provide the framework for what students are expected to know in grades K-12, and your feedback will help make... READ MORE >
September's Edition of Chief Times is now available!New editions will be posted on FB as well as our website unpsk-12.org under Chief Times in the menu. READ MORE >
Wade Miller Stadium officially opens Friday for the first home game. The follow is a profile on the individual for which the stadium is named.Thioⁿbaska (Theumbaska) (White Lightning) Wade Miller, (July 17, 1921-July 20, 1987) an Umóⁿhoⁿ and Oklahoma Seneca Indian was born on the Umóⁿhoⁿ (Omaha) Reservation in Macy, Nebraska and member of the Thunder Clan. ... READ MORE >
Video LinkThanks to GGG Designs and Garan Coons for producing the video! READ MORE >
Wednesday, May 3rd, twelve seniors visited the Creative Center in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a small art college that focuses primarily on Graphic Design. They offer a 2 year Associate’s Degree, and a 3 year accelerated Bachelors Degree. The first year, students focus primarily on the elements and principles of art. Year two incorporates the computer element and... READ MORE >
High School and Middle School awards were presented in the new gym at 2:00, May 2nd, 2018. Congratulations to all of the recipients. READ MORE >
Umonhon Nation School is proud to announce the renovation of the Wade Miller Memorial Stadium. The renovation will be broken down into two phases. Phase 1 is currently under way with the renovation of the football field, track, field event area, and playground area. Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed in August of 2018. Phase 2 will begin in the fall of 2018... READ MORE >
Free GiftsOur own Haskell RoyaltyLunch with UNPS Alumni READ MORE >
Recently our entire 5th grade class was visited by Daniel Martinez. Daniel is a musician and artist who is currently working with the Lied's Center in Lincoln. Daniel is originally from Peru and has traveled the world learning the unique styles of music from many different cultures. He showed our students many of these styles and techniques he has learned. Then he... READ MORE >
The Woods Class here at UNPS teaches the students how to work safely with power tools and shows them more skills in case someone wants to do this for a living. The reason woods class is important is because it gives a person self discipline and how to pay attention. If you don’t pay attention on your work then it won’t come out right. It's a way for a student to... READ MORE >
Roads, Rails, and Race Cars(RRRC) is a collaboration between UN-L's Mid-America Transportation Center and UNPS. We hold the club after school on Wednesday's until 4:45 in Room 141 near the UNPS cafeteria. During the club, students work with STEM staff to solve a building design. Currently the challenges focus on surviving natural disasters like earthquakes. ... READ MORE >
Our staff spotlight for this week is on Dr. Francisco Morales. Dr. Morales has worked here for 2 years: he is now completing his second year here at Umonhon Nation, and he works with special needs students. He served in the Vietnam War, at one time he owned a restaurant called Paul's family restaurant, which he owned for 21 years. He is from Texas. Dr. Morales has... READ MORE >
Winners of the first annual UNPS Poetry Contest were announced Friday, April 6th by Mrs. Schoenfelder. This was an open contest for all middle school and high school students. The first place winner in the high school was Raysia Harlan. The winning entry was “Too Young to Know.” Nakiah Bariah took second place with her poem, “Brown Eyes.” In the middle school,... READ MORE >
Roads, Rails, and Race Cars(RRRC) is a collaboration between UN-L's Mid-America Transportation Center and myself. We hold the club after school on Wednesday's until 4:45 in Room 141 near the UNPS cafeteria. During the club, students work with STEM staff to solve a building design. Currently the challenges focus on surviving natural disasters like earthquakes. ... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Seniors and the 6th graders. They were the first month winners in the good behavior contest. Both classes were treated to pizza and dessert. The Seniors were served a three course lunch by the teaching staff and Principal. Everyone had an amazing time and plenty of food. Next month the contest will continue with students earning tickets... READ MORE >
On Thursday, March 22nd, representatives of the Omaha Nation Community Response Team came to UNPS for an assembly which served to emphasize the importance of addressing the issues of domestic violence and abuse on the reservation. Lisa Drum cited statistics and her own knowledge, having grown up in Macy. She encouraged anyone who had experienced abuse to come and... READ MORE >
Thursday, March 14, UNPS held another exciting Community Night event that included lots of fun activities for kids, all with the emphasis on reading: flower cups, build-a-bug, ladybug paper ring, windsocks, Dr. Seuss bookmark, and a special table from the STEM group (Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math). There were also educational offerings from the college... READ MORE >
On December 11, 2017, the Umonhon Nation Public School Board of Education held their regular Board Meeting to review and revise Policy 5021 regarding Student Searches by School Staff. In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of all UNPS students, the administration and Board of Education felt compelled to address the ongoing rising concern of dangerous... READ MORE >
All UNPS Juniors have access to John Baylor's "On to College" ACT test preparation. Go to Ontocollege.com. Login in with your school username and password. Click on ACT Fundamentals. There you will find all the videos under ACTF Prep Sessions. After each video there is a practice quiz. Great way to get ready for the ACT! READ MORE >
On Friday, February 16, members of the junior class made a trip to the Lied Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to see the Firebird ballet. This was a presentation of the American Ballet Theatre featuring the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Lund and Mr. Mangan accompanied the students on the trip, and Mr. Mangan gave the students a little... READ MORE >
At the Walthill Fire Hall, 9th and 10th graders participated in a career exploration day. Connecting the Dots was sponsored by the Nebraska Extension and NICC.Students met with employers for Q&A sessions in various career fields and took part in a career simulation exercise. They also had the opportunity to take part in several different break out sessions focusing... READ MORE >
A special announcement was made at the January 19 basketball game against Cornerstone Christian. Coach Dwight Nelson took the floor to announce that Coach Brad Vogt had achieved 300 career wins as basketball coach at UNPS! A blanket was presented to him by Superintendent Hardy, and the Vogt family was on hand for the occasion. READ MORE >
Winter Literacy Community Night was held Wednesday, Jan. 17th from 4 to 7pm. Literacy scavenger hunt, prizes, dinner and more were all part of the fun. There were tables available for parents to learn about love and logic and also the parent-teacher organization. Students and family members participated in fun, winter craft projects. For those who completed all... READ MORE >
On December 11, 2017, the Umonhon Nation Public School Board of Education held their regular Board Meeting to review and revise Policy 5021 regarding Student Searches by School Staff. In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of all UNPS students, the administration and Board of Education felt compelled to address the ongoing rising concern of... READ MORE >
The 7th and 8th grade just finished their Reading Unit on the novel “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate. Ms. Kneifl won the books in a contest sponsored by The Teaching Bank. Students wrote a short summary, some facts that they learned about the real Ivan the gorilla and gorillas in the wild, as well as their favorite part of the book. The novel is... READ MORE >
On January 19, 2018, the Umonhon Nation Public School Board of Education held a Special Board Meeting to review and reauthorize the following school board policy: Board Policy 3040 School Safety and Security (I.) General Safety and Security, (c.) Access to School Facilities, (i.) The school’s facilities may not be used for funeral or memorial services during the... READ MORE >
Haiku by UNPS Juniors Peaceful sunny day Munching on watermelon Soft breeze hits my toes I wish it would snow When it snows I go sledding I love when it snows I see coral reefs Mediterranean Sea Palm tree paradise Snow is really cold Snow is a display of art Snow is delightful READ MORE >
Today’s Staff spotlight is on Brandon Sturges. He is a middle/high school teacher here at UNPS, teaching multiple subjects. His hobbies include working out/ exercising, hanging out with his family, especially his two daughters. He also loves watching movies and reading comic books. His favorite sport is football. The reason he likes football is because he played... READ MORE >
The LNI Tournament took place on December 13th through December 16th. The Omaha Nation Chiefs were ranked as the 15th seed. The Chiefs proved them wrong. They played Pine Ridge their first game, which they lost 58-76. The very next game, they played the Custer Wildcats. They won an exciting game, final score was 52-46. Then, they played the Todd County Eagles. This... READ MORE >
First grade students recently visited the nursing home at Carl T. to provide some holiday cheer through the singing of carols. Thank you to the teachers and students for working to give back to the community! READ MORE >
Thursday (12/21/17) Early-Out Schedule12:00- Lifeskills/SOAR12:15- TLC 1:00- All Students K-12Holiday Break:December 22nd-January 3rdSchool will resume on January 4th at 8:00am READ MORE >
Reminder that there will be an open meeting at 3:30 today. Original notice below."It has been brought to my attention that there are some questions and concerns regarding our school wide behavior support programs. I encourage you to bring your questions and concerns to an informational meeting explaining the research based practices being used to support our... READ MORE >
In April of 2017, Mrs. Barcelona applied to be a part of a grant funded partnership between UNL’s Mid-America Transportation Center and Umonhon Nation Public School. In May we were notified that Mrs. Barcelona was accepted as teaching staff for the summer Sovereign Youth STEM Leadership Academy at UNL, and that through this opportunity, Umonhon Nation Public... READ MORE >
It has been brought to my attention that there are some questions and concerns regarding our school wide behavior support programs. I encourage you to bring your questions and concerns to an informational meeting explaining the research based practices being used to support our students. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30pm on Monday, December 18th in the Distance... READ MORE >
Brackets for Thursday's games are now posted on the LNI Website. Coming up today, the Lady Chiefs square off against the Marty Braves at 2:00pm central time. That evening, the Chiefs take on the Custer Wildcats at 9:30pm central time. Both games take place in the Ice Arena and might not be broadcast on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting live feed covering Barnett... READ MORE >
Thursday night, December 7, Umonhon Nation had a basketball game against the Winnebago Indians, played here in Macy. Junior varsity games started at 4:30. The JV girls played in the new gym, and the JV boys played in old gym. The JV girls won and the JV boys lost. After the JV games, varsity girls played in the new gym with varsity boys to follow. The Varsity Lady... READ MORE >
Roads, Rails, and Race Cars (RRRC) is an after-school program with an educational focus on engineering, transportation, and infrastructure. The curriculum was developed by faculty from UNL College of Education and Human Sciences, MATC staff, teachers, and student mentors. UNPS was one of the partner schools that hosted the after-school programSome of the lessons... READ MORE >
This week’s staff spotlight is on Sonia Walker. Ms. Walker works as the receptionist here at Umonhon Nation. Her favorite hobbies are going on walks, thrift shopping, and shopping at flea markets. Her favorite holiday is Christmas. Her favorite sport to watch is basketball. We asked her what she liked most about school, and she told us she loves working with all of... READ MORE >
Today’s Staff spotlight is on Ms. Gretchen Long, the school librarian. Ms. Long has been working here at Omaha Nation for 18 years: 11 years in middle school English and seven years as a librarian. Ms. Long said she enjoys working here because of the students and the people she works with. In her free time she likes to read, watch Orange is the New Black, and... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 7th, a special assembly was held in order for middle school and high school students to hear the story of Rushia Brown, former WNBA standout. Ms. Brown played five years for the Cleveland Rockers and one year for the Charlotte Sting. She shared with students the importance of setting goals and making good daily decisions to work toward those... READ MORE >
Mr. Hamman teaches science here at Omaha Nation public school. Some of Mr.Hamman's hobbies are golfing and crossing up Seth Sheridan. His favorite sports are basketball and football, but he enjoys football more. What he likes the most about school is coming everyday to see the Native children. He also likes the work environment. His favorite place to vacation is... READ MORE >
On Friday there were 16 UNPS High School Students recognized for their 1st quarter academic achievement. The students were surprised with lunch at Pizza Ranch and Laser Tag at the mall. The following student achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher for the 1st quarter: Cruz Anaya, Marquise Cayou, Courtney Grant, Darius Grant, Jayzon Hundley, LaDawna LaPointe, Ezra Lyons,... READ MORE >
Parents, Students, and Community Members, Law enforcement and school officials have identified the person responsible for making the threat against the school late yesterday afternoon. At this time we have confirmed that there is no active threat at school. Beginning immediately, the school will return to regular operations. If you elected to keep your student... READ MORE >
Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School District announces that it has partnered with Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. to offer Mental Health Counseling within the school. Emily Hamstra, MA, LIMHP, LADC is the School Based Counseling and Prevention Coordinator with Heartland Counseling and will be the primary therapist here at the school. She is an independently licensed... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,This afternoon we were made aware of a bomb threat directed at the school. The person making the threat stated that it would occur tomorrow. The administration immediately contacted law enforcement and collaborated with them during the investigation. We conducted a thorough search of the school building, inside and... READ MORE >
Ms. Beezley's 7th grade class worked with first grade students in Mrs. Dahlgren's class to compose a fictional story. The process involved the 7th graders interviewing the younger students about their favorite things(foods, colors, ect.) A few weeks later, the 7th grade students returned to Ms. Dahlgren's 1st grade classroom to read their completed stories. READ MORE >
On Thursday, October 10, representatives from the Nebraska Indian Community College came to visit with your seniors about educational opportunities right here in Macy, Nebraska. Nicole Parker, Recruitment and Retention Specialist for NICC, spoke to the seniors about what they need to do in order to be ready for college. She also had a good question and answer... READ MORE >
This staff spotlight is on Taurean Miller. Mr. Miller just started work here this month. His hobbies are coaching youth football and basketball. He also plays basketball, volleyball, and softball. His favorite sport is basketball. He likes to come to work to help the kids he works with. He likes to go to Kansas City to vacation. His goals for the future is to have... READ MORE >
Wednesday, Oct. 2510:00am-12:00pm or 5:00pm-6:30pmLove & Logic We provide a loving, balanced approach We show adults how to discipline kids without losing their love and respect. We focus on helping children develop personal responsibility, self-control and good decision making skills. Unlike some approaches we don’t use complicated reward or punishment... READ MORE >
Check out the Huffpost story featuring Vida Stabler, director of the Umoⁿhoⁿ Culture Center. READ MORE >
This week's staff spotlight is on Mrs. Renfro. She is the Elementary Behavior Interventionist. She has worked here at Omaha Nation for six years. She plans on being the Elementary Behavior Interventionist until she gets another calling. Her hobby is taking naps. Her favorite color is red, and she likes to cook Mac & cheese. She said she cooks simple foods. READ MORE >
In Ms. Collins’ third grade classroom they are studying presidents. Ms. Collins gave them a president to be and students had to say a quote from that president’s time. They were also studying reading skills in the classroom. Each of the kids had a paragraph to read from the story they were assigned to. The kids did very good reading in front of each other in a... READ MORE >
On Thursday, October 5th, students participated in fun Homecoming activities in the new gym. There were tug o’ war contests between different classes and also the staff. There was also a double-elimination volleyball tournament. The staff swept both events, but everyone had a good time. Friday was scheduled for the pep rally and Homecoming parade before the... READ MORE >
2nd Grade Visits Historical Site Mr. Prather's 2nd grade class studied the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which was the first American expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States. It began near St. Louis, made its way westward on the Missouri River, then passing through the continental divide to reach the Pacific coast. The expedition... READ MORE >
On Monday, October 2nd, Third graders in the UNPS Elementary School received their own personal dictionaries. These books were given as gifts from the Wayne Rotary Club. The Rotary Dictionary Project was launched in order to, "...assist 3rd grade students to complete the year as good writers, active readers, and creative thinkers by having their own personal... READ MORE >
Beauty and the Beast By: Ellianna and Tanisha On Sunday John Mangan took students to see the play “Beauty and the Beast” since they are learning how to play the song “Tale as Old as Time” in their band class. When we saw the play it was not like we expected; it was so much more. Their performances were so brilliant and their... READ MORE >
These two fine young men, both A students at UNPS, represented their tribe on Saturday, September 30th, in Omaha at the Metro Community College Pow-Wow! READ MORE >
This week’s class activity report is on Mrs. Lovejoy’s class. She teaches fourth and fifth grade reading. Her main focus is teaching Guided Reading. The kids enjoy being read to. They just finished reading The Middle Five, and every fifth grade student was actively engaged in the read aloud. Mrs. Lovejoy’s message to parents is to encourage reading at home and... READ MORE >
On Friday, Sept. 15, Ms. Latonda Morris and Rex Webster, Elementary Culture Apprentices, took the K through 5th grade Culture Classes to a field experience. The trip was to the Native American Church, across the street from UNPS. The students were invited to learn about the significance of the tipi to the NAC of the Umóⁿhoⁿ Tribe. The students learned about the... READ MORE >
Superintendent Stacie Hardy and BOE members Darren Wolfe, Orville Cayou, and Carroll Webster Sr. met with Congressman Jeff Fortenberry this morning, thanking him for his continued support of Impact Aid and his representation on the House Impact Aid Coalition. READ MORE >
Our staff spotlight now is on Mrs.Cortez. She used to teach second grade here at Umonhon Nation until she became a home interventionist. Ms. Cortez is a home interventionist now and she says she loves the changes that Umonhon Nation has made. She said it would make her job better if the attendance at school was high this year and more kids were in school. When... READ MORE >
Travis Tarman is the new secondary principal at Omaha Nation. Mr. Tarman’s hobbies are sports, his kids, playing cards, and pizza buffets. Mr. Tarman’s favorite sports are football and basketball. The things that Mr. Tarman likes about this school are kids searching for knowledge and the fact that every day is different. He also likes that fact the staff support... READ MORE >
Homecoming Week Days: Oct. 2nd – 6th Theme is Arabian Nights (Egyptian theme) --the main colors of ancient Egypt were: green, red, blue, yellow, black, and white Monday (Oⁿba Xube Thishtoⁿ) - Black and White (wear all black or white or a combination of those colors) Tuesday (Oⁿba WeNoⁿba) - Pajama Day Wednesday (Oⁿba WeThabthiⁿ) –... READ MORE >
The Omaha Nation Homecoming parade will be on Friday October 6th 2017 and starting at 2:00pm. We would like for you to participate in the parade (You may enter a float, watch, etc.). There will be a letter of recognition to the participants and a prize for the best parade float. We appreciate your involvement and contributions to the community. Please contact Mr.... READ MORE >
“Back to School,” was the theme of last Wednesday’s Community Night, the first of the new school year. There was plenty of fun to go around as students and parents participated in a wide variety of fun activities: there was bowling, face painting, putting, yoga and more. In addition, parents were provided with educational materials to help their students grow... READ MORE >
The Culture classes recently received the long-awaited textbooks for teaching our Umonhon language. Included with the Level 1 textbook are a teacher workbook and flashcards. The flashcards are used for building vocabulary and follow along with the textbook. Altogether, it took approximately a year for a team to compile the textbook but the information used came... READ MORE >
Today, the staff spotlight is on Ricky, aka Richard L Sheridan. Ricky works here at UNPS. Ricky helps as a teacher aide and is a certified sub here at Omaha Nation. Ricky's favorite hobbies are running everyday, going to the gym, and coaching cheerleading. His favorite sports are cheerleading, baseball sometimes, and volleyball. Ricky's favorite thing about our... READ MORE >
It was a great first game of the year for the Junior High football team. Last Friday night the UNPS Jr. Chiefs played against Winnebago. The team played hard and tried to put into practice everything they’d been working on in practice. Coach Nelson said, “I was happy with the effort of the players, and we know now what we have to work on.” Despite their best... READ MORE >
What is happening in Middle School? By: Kacyn Harlan (Ms. Kneifl’s Advisory Class) Ms. Kneifl’s classroom has a special pet. They have a praying mantis. This is the third one that they have kept in Ms. Kneifl’s classroom. These insects get their name because they have very long front legs that they hold in a position that reminds people of praying.... READ MORE >
Here at Omaha Nation we have good news around our school. I'll tell you about how our school is improving and becoming better. First, we have gotten less strict with our school. What I mean by that is we have gotten rid of unnecessary rules that we didn't need. We have gotten rid of the planners, which I didn't feel were necessary for the school, and also the no... READ MORE >
Today's staff spotlight is on Ms.Ona Parker, who is a para for Mrs. Peterson’s class room. Ona has been working here for over a year now while attending college at NICC. What she likes about her job is seeing all the children come to school to learn. She also likes the teachers. Her favorite food is Laotian food, because it is very satisfying to her taste buds. ... READ MORE >
Last week Mrs. Kneifl’s eighth grade class watched the Solar Eclipse. It had happened on August 21st, 2017. All of North America caught a glimpse of it. The Solar Eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the earth. The moon had completely covered the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere. The longest period when the moon would block the sun was for two... READ MORE >
Head Coach Picks Her Varsity by Selena Parker On Wednesday, August 23rd, head coach for the volleyball team, Shannon Gibson, and assistant coach Mike Fehringer picked the team’s varsity. She had a total of 21 players to choose from. She was only able to choose 11 girls for the varsity. Coach Gibson says “There are three uniforms open for girls to... READ MORE >
Open House Monday, August 14th, 2017 4:00pm to 7:00pm First Day of School Tuesday, August 15thTransportation provided to students living in the country or with special provisions.No School Wednesday due to funeral READ MORE >
All students will be dismissed at 3:30 pm. This decision will accommodate older children in helping younger siblings home in a safe manner. Students living in the district but outside the town limits of Macy will be provided daily transportation to and from school. By State Law, the school is not required to provide transportation for students who live outside the... READ MORE >
UNPS and Native Dream Present the Native Dream Girls Youth Basketball Camp on Thursday, August 3rd 2017. The event takes place at the school and is open to girls grades 3-6. Registration/waiver forms can be picked up at the school (402) 837-5622.9:00am-10:00am 3-4 grade girls10:00am-11:00am 5-6 grade girls. READ MORE >
If you are planning on going out for High School Volleyball, please try to attend our 1st day of practice on Aug.7 at 2:00 pm in the gym. The volleyball season starts a week earlier this year, so we need to get into the gym as soon as possible. Please contact Mrs. Gibson at the school with any questions. (402) 837-5622 READ MORE >
Girls are learning how to sew and make moccasins. Boys are making drumsticks. READ MORE >
The school is offering public WIFI. The signal is available over the basketball courts, playground, and green area on the east side of the building from 6:00am to 10:00pm over the summer. The network name is UNPS_Public. There is no password, but there is an initial disclaimer webpage the user has to agree too when first connecting. The page is accessed by... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Umóⁿhoⁿ Language & Culture Center (ULCC) department at our school! A yearlong endeavor resulted in the first published Umóⁿhoⁿ Íye-wathe, ‘Let’s Speak Umóⁿhoⁿ’ Level 1 textbook. The textbook came from a partnership between the ULCC, the Omaha Tribe and The Language Conservancy. The textbook honors the work of the late Marcella Woodhull... READ MORE >
11:30am to 12:15pmRuns until Friday, July 28th. READ MORE >
