North High Newsletter

Viking Families,

Teachers and students are working hard for a strong finish to the 1st quarter (Oct. 16th). Thank you for helping your students make attendance to school and class a priority. Remember that we have free tutoring available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15-5:00 in the Homework Help Room located in the school library.

We regularly review expectations and what it means to Be a Viking: Value Respect, Uphold Accountability, Prioritize Engagement! We want students to enjoy extracurricular activities while keeping success in the classroom as priority #1. To that end, we will consider attendance and behavior when determining whether students can attend games, dances, concerts, or other activities. Student engagement in the classroom leads to greater involvement in and connection to our school community.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on 10/22 from 12pm – 7pm in person in the MPC.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Viking Community. If you have any questions, please contact us at 531-299-2700.

Go Vikings!

North High is hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences on 10/22. Make a plan to attend to connect with your student's teachers. See the graphic below for more information.

Dear North Families,

As we wrap up September, we want to share a quick update on some of the behavior trends we are seeing at school. Our primary areas of focus continue to be following expectations, being in the appropriate place at the appropriate time, and arriving to class on time and ready to learn.

We are continuing to work with students and staff to reinforce expectations, provide positive feedback, and address concerns as they arise. When appropriate, classroom-managed behaviors are first addressed through strategies such as parent/guardian communication, student conferences, seating changes, and loss of classroom privileges.

As we head into the final days of September, let’s finish the month strong! We appreciate your partnership in reminding students to follow expectations, be where they are supposed to be, and make positive choices that support learning.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community!

Every Viking Thriving!

All 9th and 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The 10th grade PreACT will be paper-pencil. The 9th grade PreACT will be on iPads.

All 9th graders must bring their school-issued iPad and charger for the Pre-ACT on this day.

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.

SchooLinks is the college and career readiness platform middle and high school students in Omaha Public Schools use to explore career interests, learn about postsecondary options, research and apply to colleges, and search for scholarships and other opportunities. Parents/Guardians are also able to access SchooLinks.

Click HERE for more information.

Celebrate the start of the season with performances by String Orchestra, Honors Orchestra, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, and Show Choir. Our musicians will showcase ensemble skills, musicality, and the teamwork they’ve been building since the first day of school. Families and community members are encouraged to attend and cheer on our students.

Details:

• When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — Concert at 6:30 PM
• Where: North High School Auditorium
• Who: String Orchestra, Honors Orchestra, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, and Show Choir

We’re proud of our students and excited to share an inspiring night of music. See you at the concert!

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.

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 electronic devices 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.

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.

Every week, we recognize 5 Vikings from every grade level who were on time to every class (0 tardies) the week prior. We also recognize 2 Vikings from every grade level who had perfect attendance (missed 0 minutes of instruction) the week prior. Prioritize attendance and YOU could be the next winner!

Nearly 100 North High seniors attended Film Streams on Tuesday, September 22nd for a screening of the documentary A Time for Burning (1966). The Oscar-nominated selected for preservation in the National Film Registry addresses struggles surrounding integration and urban migration in the city of Omaha, centering upon efforts by a Lutheran minister to have his congregation share meals and space with Black residents of their neighborhood and shared faith. Students discussed their city and its history, the medium of film, and racial struggles in the United States before and after the screening, building upon lessons in class from their reading of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. It made for an outstanding outing that provided students with a new perspective on what they are learning at school with the addition of lunch and a movie.

Potato Club leaders Izzy, Jesse, and Saniyah led the members in the first monthly meeting this Monday, September 21. Members learned about purple potatoes and sent out Positive Potato notes to teachers and friends. We hope to see you at our next meeting October 5. See you tater, best spuds!

Thank you to all students and staff who participated in this year’s door decorating contest. This year’s theme was “Meet Me In Paris”. The winners were chosen based on creativity, use of the theme, school spirit, and neatness.

• In third place, we have Mrs. Buckley’s Viking Time (Room 360)
• In second place, we have Ms. Knowles' Viking Time (Room 211)
• And for first place, the winner is Mr. Connor’s Viking time (Room 207)

Our winners received their prize from Student Council on Monday, 9/21.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Omaha North JROTC program through our recent fundraising efforts! Your support helps provide our cadets with opportunities, activities, equipment, and experiences that strengthen their leadership, teamwork, and service. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our school community. Thank you for investing in our cadets and our Omaha North JROTC program!