THE KNIGHTLY NEWS
FORGE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
JANUARY 16TH, 2026
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NEWS FROM DR. COOPER
Dear Families,
Has your family had a chance to start reading Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library yet? The kids seem to be enjoying it and we had our first trivia winners this week. Save the date for our Family Night on Thursday, February 12th from 5:00-6:30. That evening, we will celebrate finishing the book with activities, crafts, games and more!
Don't forget, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Tara Cooper
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2026-27 KINDERGARTEN INFORMTION
Do you or anyone you know live in the Neihardt attendance area and have a child starting Kindergarten in 2026?
Call the Neihardt office to be added to our communication list even if you
already have other students attending Neihardt.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES
February 1 - Online registration opens for incoming Kindergarten students
May 1 - Kindergarten Roundup for incoming Kindergarten students (Time TBD)
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ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK CALENDAR
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NEIHARDT JANUARY EVENTS
Monday, January 19th, No School - Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 27th, PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm
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LUNCH MENU JANUARY 19TH - 23RD
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THANK YOU TO OUR WATCH D.O.G.S.
Thank you to Mr. Bruner, father of Layla, Mr. Dennis, father of Mehki and Paxton and Mr. Benner, father of Declan and Coraline who volunteered as our Watch D.O.G.S. this week. They spent their time in classrooms, PE, music class, eating lunch with their students and recess. We appreciate you coming in and volunteering.
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STUDENT COUNCIL SUCKER DRIVE
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CALLING ALL "FUTURE CHEFS" FOR OUR CULINARY COMPETITION
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SECOND SEMESTER SHIELD SHOP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Calling All Parent Volunteers!
Each week, our Neihardt Knights have the opportunity to spend their hard-earned Castle Coins at the Shield Shop table!
We would love to have parent volunteers help out by collecting Castle Coins and assisting students as they shop.
Thank you for supporting our Knights — your time and enthusiasm make a big difference!
Use the link below to view the dates available and sign up to volunteer.
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2026 - 27 PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
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NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY COUNSELOR
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MILLARD ACTIVITES
THANK YOU TO NEIHARDT ELEMENTARY'S PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Back Row, left to right: Lisa Schoenberger, Vice President; Justin Curtis, Secretary;
John Schwartz, Superintendent; Mike Kennedy, Board Member;
Amanda McGill Johnson, Board Member
Front Row, left to right: Linda Poole, President; Stacy Jolley, Treasurer
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• connect with us •
Email: mdmccauley@mpsomaha.org
Website: neihardt.mpsomaha.org/
Location: 15130 Drexel Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8360
Facebook: facebook.com/neihardtknights77/
Twitter: @goknights77