Wildcat Weekly

Wednesday Hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm

Email: tlhartley@mpsomaha.org
Website: willowdale.mpsomaha.org
Location: 16901 P Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8280

If you need to get a message to your student about changes in Pick-Up, please call the school at 402-715-8280 before 3:00pm and before 2:00pm on Wednesdays.

Thank you!

We are kicking off the second quarter with many exciting things. Yesterday we had a local group visit Willowdale to teach students about building healthy relationships using theater. The performances were engaging and impactful- our Wildcats had a blast!

Today we kicked off Red Ribbon Week which runs through next week. We also have Halloween parties to look forward to! See below for times, the route the parade will take, and information on appropriate costumes for school.

Have a great weekend!

We try to keep the school wide google calendar updated and this is another resource to see all of the important dates for Willowdale! See the link below:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=wilglobal@mpsomaha.org&ctz=America/Chicago

Schedule

• 1:45-2:00 Volunteers check in and wait in the gym
• Parents who have signed up to help with classroom parties may sign in starting at 1:45 p.m. Parents must have pre-arranged with the PTO and Mrs. Hartley to attend and help with the party.
• All other parents and family members are welcome to attend the costume parade, starting at 2:00! See Parade Route Willowdale Halloween Parade Route
• 2:00-2:30 Halloween Parade (Volunteers set up rooms)
• 2:30-3:20 Parties in rooms
• 3:20-3:30 Clean-up
• We will do a normal dismissal at 3:30

Costume Guidelines

• Students may not wear their costumes to school during the school day. They need to bring their costumes in a bag labeled with their name; if it fits in their backpack - great!
• All students must practice putting on their own costume independently. This is incredibly important!
• Please remember that the audience for these costumes are children. Costumes must be age appropriate.
• No weapons or weapon-look alikes will be permitted, even if they are "a part of the costume". This will be strictly enforced.
• We do not have extra staff to help assemble student costumes. Any makeup, hair accessories, etc. need to be done at home prior to the school day.
• Students MAY wear inflatables for the parade. Due to the size of these, it is sometimes difficult for students or their peers to participate in the classroom activities. Students may be asked to deflate during this time.
  
• Students ARE NOT required to wear costumes - they can still participate in the parade and classroom parties :-)
• Students may be excused from the celebration and parents may check out the student from the office at 1:30 p.m. should you choose for them not to participate.

All submissions should be sent to Terri Hartley at tlhartley@mpsomaha.org

Please use this link to RSVP to the Veterans Day Program:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp4qZut2OFhp2F7i6XV_-27Ra1ypSwhH0H8mgthneFrLos_w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

The link will close on on Monday, November 9th so we can prepare for all who will be attending.

President -Brittany Hoebelheinrich

Vice President -Kellie White

Treasurer - Katie Hutton

Secretary - Jordan Fletcher

In case you wanted to give your teacher or staff member a little treat, below is the link to the Willowdale Staff Favorites!

If you would like to be included in the school directory, please sign up with the provided QR code below. You will need to sign up for the directory if you want to see useful information for playdates, birthday parties, etc.

Make sure to order your yearbook before October 31st to receive 10% off.

We have a lot of items in the Lost and Found. Please have your student check for any lost items.

We will keep all items through October 30th. After that, the items will be packed up and donated.

Looking for ways to support your school?

Join us at the holiday event of the season – Jingle 2026!

Jingle is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites, and an amazing silent auction of 36 unique wreaths decorated by our schools.

The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connects Millard graduating seniors with over $160,000 in scholarship funding and helps our own Millard families in need.

Limited tickets available, purchase today! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/millardpublicschoolsfoundationjingle2026/

(All guests must be over 21).

Student Breakfast Prices - $1.60

Student Lunch Prices - $3.15, the second lunch price is $2.75

Student Milk Price - $.55 per carton

Adult Lunch Price - $4.85

These are our Wonderful Partners for Education! Blend West, Don & Millies on 144th & Harrison St, YOYO BERRI, Marco's Pizza on 168th & Harrison St, Horace Mann Insurance, Dairy Queen at

5071 S 136th St and Armbrust YMCA!