North High Newsletter

Greetings Viking Families,

The 2026-27 School Year is off to a good start. We are elated to see students engaged in learning and extra-curricular activities! Be sure to keep up with athletics and activities by following the Omaha North High Calendar at https://www.gobound.com/ne/schools/omahanorth.

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Every minute counts and we appreciate your support with getting students to school on time each day. We are working hard to provide high-quality learning experiences to help us reach our Moonshot.

We will have periodic hall sweeps to hold students accountable when they do not show up to class on time, once they are in school. Students caught in a hall sweep will receive an after-school detention.

As a reminder, students are not allowed to use personal electronic devices (cell phones, earbuds, headphones, etc.) during the school day. If these devices are being used during instructional times, they may be confiscated. The times students can use these devices are before and after school, during passing periods and during lunch in either the cafeteria or Viking Center. Thank you for helping us create a positive and engaging learning environment.

We will be reviewing Safety Procedures and conducting safety drills in the coming weeks. If we need to implement any of the Standard Response Protocol, communication will be sent at the end of the day. We reserve real time notification (as an event is happening) for situations where action is required on your part. Please know that we value open communication and will do our best to keep everyone informed.

Please review the Newsletter for additional updates. Thank you for your continued support of the Viking Community. If you have any questions, please contact us at 531-299-2700.

PLEASE NOTE: All cell phones and earbuds/headphones must be off and away in all instructional areas of the building. This includes classrooms, the library, and anywhere learning is taking place. Students are not allowed to be on their phones when taking a pass from class. Students will be permitted to have their phones out during lunch and passing periods (as needed).

It is crucial that students come to school with charged iPads every day. Students will not be allowed to use their phones for class work.

Thank you for reinforcing this information with your student and partnering with North High.

Please note, attending extracurricular activities, such as school dances, is a privilege. Students are expected to demonstrate the values of being a Viking consistently. Therefore, students in good standing must meet the following expectations to attend:

• On track for graduation
• Passing a minimum of 6 classes
• Fewer than the equivalent of 5 unexcused absences
• No out-of-school suspension for any violation the week of the event

If students fail to meet these expectations after purchasing a dance ticket, refunds will not be provided.

Calling all Omaha North alumni! Come participate in the Alumni Band this year for Homecoming on Friday, September 18th: 2026 Omaha North Alumni Band – Fill out form. There will be an optional rehearsal on Thursday, September 17th from 5-8pm in the Viking Center.

Outdoor Club!

We will meet on Thursday, September 10th after school in room 301 to discuss the following:

• 9/17 Homecoming Decorations
• 10/1 Fontenelle Park Clean Up
• Future activities and meeting dates.

Please contact Ms. Alati in room 301 or via email gina.alati@ops.org

Your contribution to the Omaha North High Army JROTC Program directly supports opportunities and resources that benefit all cadets.

Funds raised help cover event registration fees, JROTC T-shirts, food for JROTC activities and events, range maintenance items, upgrade our color guard equipment, and other essential program needs. These funds allow our cadets to participate in experiences that build leadership, teamwork, responsibility, confidence, and a commitment to service.

Donate here: https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/omahanorthjrotc26?utm_source=link&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=oneclick

The Campus Portal for Parents allows parents and guardians to monitor their children's academic progress online. If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please click the button below to access directions. Reach out to Assistant Principal, Elizabeth Anderson, with any Parent Portal Questions (elizabeth.anderson@ops.org; 531-299-8805).

Students can use this link to request a food pantry bag: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wdH05vhDNy. Parents can email or call Ms. Longwell at lindsay.longwell@ops.org or 531-299-6189 to request a bag.

Girls Basketball workouts will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:10-4:45pm. Meet by the locker rooms. See Coach Dailey in room 352 with any questions.

We are excited to introduce our new Viking Code, a schoolwide framework that clearly defines the behaviors that help every student succeed. The Viking Code provides consistent expectations across all settings (classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, buses, assemblies, extracurricular activities, and beyond) so students know what success looks like wherever they are on campus.

Our Viking Code is built around three simple expectations:

• V – Value Respect
• U – Uphold Accountability
• P – Prioritize Engagement

These expectations will be explicitly taught, modeled, practiced, and reinforced throughout the school year. By using the Viking Code in every setting, we are creating a positive, predictable learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and behaviorally.

We encourage families to review the Viking Code with their students and use this common language at home as we work together to build a strong Viking community.

We are excited to announce that our School Store is being revamped to provide even more meaningful incentives and rewards for students who consistently demonstrate the Viking Code. The updated store will offer a variety of items that celebrate positive behavior, encourage student engagement, and reinforce our schoolwide expectations.

To help stock the store, we invite our Viking community to support us by scanning the Amazon Wish List QR code and purchasing an item to be shipped directly to the school. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us recognize students for making positive choices and contributes to a culture where Every Viking is Thriving. Thank you for partnering with us to support positive behavior and student success!

Parents/Guardians,

• Please drop off your students only in the student parking lot (north parking lot). The south parking lot is reserved for school buses.
• Students may begin entering the building at 7:00am. Once in the building, students must report to the MPC, Viking Center, or cafeteria. Breakfast is only served in the cafeteria.
• Classes begin at 7:40. It is the expectation that all students are in their A1/B1 class by 7:40 daily.

Students are dismissed at 3:05. If you are picking up a student, please do so only in the student parking lot (north parking lot). The south parking lot is reserved for school buses. The graphic below shows which lot is available for student parking, pickup, and drop off.