McMillan Monthly
Information for our McMillan Community for November, 2025
Greetings McMillan families:
Second Quarter rolls on for students at McMillan! We are excited to see students engaged in learning and activities. Stay up to date on events by following the McMillan School Calendar and the McMillan Athletics Calendar.
As we move through November, I want to take a moment to thank you for the incredible partnership and support you continue to provide our students and staff. Because of your commitment, McMillan has seen one of the largest increases in student attendance in the district — including a 5 year record for Parent-Teacher Conference attendance. Your efforts to make sure students are at school, ready to learn, are making a real and lasting difference.
We are calling this month “No Miss November” — just 14 school days to show what Monarch Pride looks like! Our goal is to have perfect or near-perfect attendance schoolwide, and if we reach it, we’ll celebrate together with an all-school dance. Every day counts, and every student matters. More details: No Miss November goals
- School Wide - 90% or above
- Grade Level competition (6th grade was in the lead in October)
- Personal goal of perfect attendance (28/661 students had this 1st quarter)
- Teacher perfect attendance (6/32 teachers had perfect attendance 1st quarter)
Finally, please join us for our Title I Family Night on Thursday, November 6, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn more about our programs, and enjoy time together as a school community.
Thank you for reading on — and for continuing to lead on in your homes, neighborhoods, and in the lives of our students.
Very Respectfully,
Dr. Walters - McMillan Principal
Meet Ms. Angi Sada, who will start in January teaching in the ELA Department!
I'm Angi Sada. I'm a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Bellevue University, a lifelong reader and a writer. My time as a freelance journalist and a staff writer for weekly publications in the Midwest has provided me with a wealth of experience and a passion for journalism. I had the honor of spending almost 18 years serving young people in the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement as the education director at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands' Council Bluffs Unit and as the club director at the Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy Unit in Kansas City, Missouri.
I am completing my student teaching at Buena Vista High School under the skilled tutelage of Sarah Smolen. I love spending time with my pets (three pugs, a cat, two leopard geckos) and my family. I'm incredibly excited to be a part of the team at McMillan.
Welcome Ms. Sada!
Ms. Maggie Peterson, our Social Worker at McMillan Middle School is here to support students and families with social, emotional, and community needs, helping to ensure every student is set up for success both in and out of school. She is available to connect families with resources, provide support during challenging times, and partner with parents, teachers, and staff to strengthen our McMillan community.
Please see below for a list of community resources available to families.
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 Infinite Campus icon to access directions.
Students enrolled in Omaha Public Schools are provided free health screenings in accordance with Nebraska State Statute. Screenings are conducted throughout the school year and may begin as early as August. Students in early childhood, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades are screened for hearing, vision, dental, height, and weight per the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Nebraska. The screening is conducted to help identify health concerns in as early a stage as possible, in an effort to enhance learning. Screening is not intended to be diagnostic, but to identify students with potential problems. Findings that need further evaluation by a health care provider will be sent home. Per Nebraska State Regulations, a parent/guardian may supersede the mandated school health screening by submitting a statement signed by an authorized health care provider attesting that the required screening has been completed in the previous six months. An updated healthcare provider statement must be submitted each school year. Contact your school nurse for any questions regarding screening.
Exámenes de salud Los estudiantes inscritos en las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha reciben exámenes de salud gratuitos de acuerdo con el estatuto del estado de Nebraska. Las evaluaciones se llevan a cabo durante todo el año escolar y pueden comenzar en agosto. Los estudiantes de Educación a Temprana Edad, kínder, primero, segundo, tercero, cuarto, séptimo y décimo grado son evaluados en cuanto a audición, visión, dental, altura y peso según las normas y reglamentos establecidos por el estado de Nebraska. La evaluación se lleva a cabo para ayudar a identificar problemas de salud en la etapa más temprana posible, en un esfuerzo por mejorar el aprendizaje. La evaluación no pretende ser un diagnóstico, sino identificar a los estudiantes con problemas potenciales. Los resultados que necesiten una evaluación adicional por parte de un proveedor de atención médica se enviarán a casa. Según las regulaciones del estado de Nebraska, un padre/tutor puede reemplazar el examen de salud escolar obligatorio presentando una declaración firmada por un proveedor de atención médica autorizado que certifique que el examen requerido se completó en los últimos seis meses. Se debe presentar una declaración actualizada del proveedor de atención médica cada año escolar. Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la evaluación
Please see Nurse B for questions or concerns.
- Nurse Bonacci-Lemay
- Phone: (531) 299-2441
- Nurse Fax: (531) 299-2459
- Nichole.BonacciLemay@ops.org
7th Grade Dean, Mrs. Jordan Pfeiffer
Mrs. Pfeiffer is the 6th Grade administrator. Please contact her for any concerns or questions regarding your 6th grade student. Mrs. Pfeiffer also helps with Athletics/fitness throughout all of McMillan.
Email: Jordan.Pfeiffer@ops.org
8th Grade Dean, Dr. Matthew Coffey
Dr. Coffey is the 7th grade administrator. Please contact Dr. Coffey for any concerns or questions regarding your 7th grade student. Dr. Coffey also works with all things MTSS-B and helps facilitate our school store with Lion's Loot.
Email: Matthew.Coffey@ops.org
6th Grade, Activities & Athletic Director, Mr. Alex Curran
Mr. Curran is the 8th grade administrator and our school Athletic & Activities Director in charge of after school sports and activities. Please contact Mr. Curran for any concerns or questions regarding your 8th grade student. You should also contact Mr. Curran with any sports or after school activities related questions or concerns.
Email: Alexander.Curran@ops.org
6th Grade Counselor, Ms. Stacey Rawlings
Ms. Rawlings is the 6th grade administrator and is the other 1/2 of the "Deanselor". Please contact Ms. Rawlings for any concerns or questions regarding your 6th grade student any counseling issues.
Email: Stacey.Rawlings@ops.org
7th Grade Counselor, Ms. Jodie Rodriguez
Ms. Rodriguez is the 7th grade counselor. Please contact Ms. Rodriguez for any concerns or questions regarding your 7th grade student and any counseling issues.
Email: Jodie.Rodriguez@ops.org
8th Grade Counselor, Ms. Demetria Ballard
Ms. Ballard is the 8th grade counselor. Please contact Ms. Ballard for any concerns or questions regarding your 8th grade student and any counseling issues.
School Social Worker, Ms. Maggie Peterson
Ms. Peterson is there for our students and families as our school Social Worker. From supplies for home and school, to TeamMates mentoring, to helping work through personal and student issues, Ms. Peterson is a support that all students and families can rely on! Email: Maggie.Peterson1@ops.org
Assistant Principal, Data Processor, Dr. Matasha Jordan
Dr. Jordan is there to support all students and staff with schedules, lockers, questions about academic supports, how our school is achieving, and all types of supports for all of our families. Student going to be absent for a period of time? Let Dr. Jordan help! Email: Matasha.Jordan@ops.org
Instructional Facilitator, Chelsie Weinandt
Ms. Weinandt is your go-to for all things testing, classroom achievement, helping students and teachers come together for academic success, and other teacher trainings and learning. Ms. Weinandt is there for all students and staff. Email: Chelsie.Weinandt@ops.org
Dr. Andrew Walters, McMillan Middle School Principal
Email: andrew.walters@ops.org
Website: https://www.ops.org/mcmillan
Location: 3802 Redick Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-3923
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPSMcMillanMiddle
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OPS_McMillan