THE KNIGHTLY NEWS
FORGE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
MAY 15TH, 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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FIELD DAY FUN
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SCHOOL NURSE WEEK
To our amazing nurse and health room staff: thank you for the compassion, professionalism, and care you bring to our school every day. Thanks for being the real MVPs of ice packs, empathy, and emergency snacks! You keep our school running healthy and strong — one student at a time. Behind every healthy school is an incredible health room team! We are truly grateful for all you do!
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LUNCH MENU MAY 18TH - 28TH
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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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FINAL SHIELD SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our final shield shop shopping day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th. If you would like to volunteer, click the link below to see grade level times and sign up. Thank you
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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.
Donations Needed: The Health Room is in need of both boy and girl pants sizes 6-12. If you are able to donate, please send them to the Health Room. Thank you.
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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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2026 GIRLS ON THE RUN INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
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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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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