THE KNIGHTLY NEWS
FORGE YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
JANUARY 9TH, 2026
_________________________
________________________
NEWS FROM DR. COOPER
Dear Parents,
Welcome to 2nd semester! We hope you had a wonderful winter break.
Students practiced our routines and procedures as we transitioned back to school this week.
Report cards are being sent home in Friday Folders today. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions about your child's grades and progress.
We are excited to kick off One School, One Book. The youngest and only child will have the book and packet to begin your reading. You can also visit the Neihardt website and click on the One School, One Book link to listen to the chapters and see additional information.
As we enter winter weather season, I wanted to make sure you had the District's inclement weather procedures handy.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. Tara Cooper
_________________________
NEIHARDT JANUARY EVENTS
Wednesday, January 14th - Student Council Spirit Day - Neon Colors
Thursday, January 15th, Don & Millie's Caring and Sharing Night - 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, January 19th, No School - Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 27th, PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm
________________________
JANUARY TRAITS OF A KNIGHT
_________________________
LUNCH MENU JANUARY 12TH - 16TH
_________________________
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH - STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT DAY
_________________________
DON & MILLIE'S CARING AND SHARING NIGHT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH
_________________________
CALLING ALL "FUTURE CHEFS" FOR OUR CULINARY COMPETITION
_________________________
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.
_________________________
2026 - 27 PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
_________________________
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)
________________________
NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY COUNSELOR
________________________
________________________
MILLARD ACTIVITES
THANK YOU TO NEIHARDT ELEMENTARY'S PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION
_________________________
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
___________________________
• 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