August 2026 Wilson Focus Elementary

Dear Wilson Families,

Welcome Back to the 2026-2027 school year!

Our school theme this year is “Level Up!” We selected this theme to inspire and motivate students to approach learning the same way they approach a great game: with focus, persistence, and strategy.

Students will stay locked in to learning by:

🕹️ focusing on what they can control,

🎯 setting goals and creating a plan to reach them,

🧠 staying engaged during instruction,

🔄 collaborating with peers and teachers,

💡 trying new strategies when challenged,

⏰ investing time in practice to grow their skills, and

🔑 unlocking their potential.

We all work as a team from school to home, preparing students for success in college, career and life.

We value open communication. Staff are happy to connect with our families. If you have questions about the 2026-2027 school year, feel free to visit our website, email me or call our office at (531) 299-2260.

Mrs. Larsen,

Principal

• Enter the parking lot on 52nd Street.
• When dropping off your student(s), please pull up to the last cone.
• Students will exit the vehicle and go to the sidewalk.
• Students will enter the building through the gym doors.
• Exit the parking lot through the north exit (on F St.).

• Enter the parking lot on 52nd Street.
• Families can park in the area marked "Pick Up Parking" on the map.
• Students will exit the building through the north doors. Students need to say goodbye to their teacher before leaving to meet their adult.
• Exit the parking lot through the north exit (on F St.).

At Wilson Focus School, we invest significant time and energy into building positive relationships with our students and creating a supportive learning environment. We proactively teach, reteach, practice, and reinforce positive behavior expectations so that students understand what is expected and have the skills needed to be successful.

When a student is not meeting expectations, our staff follows a behavior support flowchart designed to address the behavior in a consistent and supportive manner. These steps help students reflect on their choices, learn from the situation, and receive the support they need. Our goal is always to help students successfully return to the learning environment and continue making positive contributions to our school community.

The quickest and most convenient way to apply is online through SchoolCafé at SchoolCafé – Apply for School Meals (Benefits Tab: Apply for School Meals). In most cases, online submissions can be reviewed and approved within 24 hours. The same website can be used to complete either the Meal Application or the Educational Benefits Form.

We are aware of an issue with the Zum app and the dismissal times. Please know that dismissal today (and everyday until August 25th) will be a 3:30 P.M. dismissal. Zum is actively trying to fix this issue. We apologize for any confusion!

• Central Park, Bus 264 - 7:22 A.M. / 4:02 P.M. / 5:02 P.M.
• Springville, Bus 379 - 7:06 A.M. / 4:15 P.M. / 5:15 P.M.
• Lothrop, Bus 379 - 7:20 A.M. / 4:00 P.M. / 5:00 P.M.
• Prairie Wind, Bus 380 - 7:13 A.M. / 4:41 P.M. / 5:41 P.M.
• Crestridge, Bus 380 - 7:23 A.M. / 4:05 P.M. / 5:05 P.M.
• Standing Bear, Bus 380 - 6:59 A.M. / 4:27 P.M. / 5:27 P.M.
• Field Club, Bus 265 - 7:11 A.M. / 4:06 P.M. / 5:08 P.M.
• Gomez, Bus 265 - 7:23 A.M. / 3:54 P.M. / 4:57 P.M.
• Gateway, Bus 265 - 7:30 A.M. / 3:48 P.M. / 4:48 P.M.

Zum Services is known for offering tech-driven solutions to streamline and enhance school transportation. Their services include real-time tracking, safety measures and efficient routing, which is a big advancement for our district and families.

Parent App

Zum Services offers a free mobile app that allows parents/guardians to track their child's school transportation. Parents can use the app to better protect their student's safety by:

• Tracking their student’s ride in real-time and receiving ride updates
• Viewing the driver's profile and vehicle assigned to transport their student
• Viewing the pick-up and drop-off time estimates
• Starting real-time chat with our support team if needed
• Canceling rides when necessary

Omaha Public Schools uses a proactive and instructional approach to school discipline. Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), staff work to create positive school environments where students feel welcome, connected, and safe.

The Student Code of Conduct applies to all students in Omaha Public Schools. It helps communicate which behaviors break the rules and what consequences may follow. School leaders consider several factors when choosing how to respond to misbehavior. These include the student’s age, level of development, the seriousness of the incident, and the student’s intent. Families are encouraged to review and discuss the Student Code of Conduct with their student(s).

Coach Elijah and Coach Mike our offering Wilson Focus families an opportunity to play flag football this fall. Because Wilson Focus is part of the afterschool enrichment family, we are offering you a spot at discounted rate for limited timed. However, this discount is only good until Friday August 7. Hope to see you out there. Use code: WF26$100

Email Mike Michell with any questions (Mike.Mitchell@otathletics.com).