THE KNIGHTLY NEWS
FORGE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
MAY 8TH, 2026
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NEWS FROM DR. COOPER
Dear Families,
As the end of the year draws nearer, there are some items that need your immediate attention.
- Please check your child's lunch account through My School Bucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com. Please pay any negative balances before the end of the year. Your positive balance will be rolled over to the next school year. If you have any questions concerning your lunch account, contact Judy Kirst at 402-715-8359 or jtkirst@mpsomaha.org.
- Please return any library books and pay any library fines. Fines can be viewed in the ParentVue Portal under "Fees". If you have any questions, contact Mr. Cinfel at rkcinfel@mpsomaha.org
- Yearbooks are available for purchase in the school office for $25.00, payable by cash or check.
- Order your school supplies through EPI. Save yourself time and all school supplies will be delivered and on your child's desk on Open House night. School ID is NEI022 and use this link to place your order. https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
- There are lots of lost and found items. The tables will be set up through the last day of school on Thursday, May 28th Any items left on the 29th will be donated to Heartland Hope Mission.
- Medications need to be picked up from the Health Room no later than the last day of school or they will be discarded.
- Enrollment for returning students for the 2026-27 school year begins on June 9th. Log into your ParentVue account to enroll and update your information.
Thank you for your attention to these matters and if you have any questions, please contact the school office at 402-715-8360.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Tara Cooper
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FAMILY FUN NIGHT WRAP UP
A fun night was had by all who attended Family Fun Night! The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the dunk tank brought plenty of excitement. The bounce houses were full of energetic kids, while the Pop Walk kept everyone dancing all night long.
Congratulations to all of our raffle basket winners — see below for the full list!
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LUNCH MENU MAY 11TH - 15TH
Lunch Menu for Friday, May 15th - Field Day
1. Hot Dog, Cheetos, Fruit and Vegetable Bar
2. Bagel Kizable
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FIELD DAY INFORMATION
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH
Neihardt Elementary is excited to announce that Field Day will be held on Friday, May 15th. Grade levels will be participating during the times indicated below. Volunteers are needed during each of the times listed. Field Day Stations are listed on the Sign Up Genius below.
9:00 am - 11:00 am (3rd, 4th, 5th) - Volunteers check in at 8:45 am
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (K, 1st, 2nd) - Check in at 12:45 pm
Thank you for helping make this event a success!!
FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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NEWS FROM THE HEALTH ROOM
Attention parents and guardians: If your student has any medications in the health room, they need to be picked up before the end of the school day on Thursday, May 28th. Any medication that is not picked up by this time will be appropriately discarded. The school will not store any medication over the summer break.
If you have any questions, please contact the health room staff at (402) 715-8361.
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STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT DAY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH
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DAIRY QUEEN NIGHT
MONDAY, MAY 18TH
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DON & MILLIE'S CARING AND SHARING NIGHT
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WALK
High School seniors who attended Neihardt Elementary will do their Senior Walk through on Wednesday, May 21st at 1:30 PM. Parents are welcome to join and take pictures after the walk through.
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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MINUTES - APRIL 28, 2026
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EPI SCHOOL SUPPLY - ORDER NOW FOR NEXT YEAR
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NEIHARDT SUMMER LIBRARY
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PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE
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2026-27 KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
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NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY COUNSELOR
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INFORMATION FROM MILLARD PUBIC SCHOOLS
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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