Highland Elementary School

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The No Miss November trophy goes to Mrs. Hoerstkamp's 5th! Congrats also to Ms. Williams' 2nd grade, earning 2nd place! Thank you to the Bryan Bear soccer players for greeting our students and reinforcing school attendance! Go, Roadrunners and Go, Bears! Omaha @OmahaBryanFC

The beat of student success starts with community! 🥁 Check out how after-school programs and local partnerships are aligning with our district's literacy focus to boost student success. 👉 Read more in November’s Inside OPS: ops.org/insideops

No Miss November finals week! Mrs. Hoerstkamp's 5th grade vs. Ms. Williams 2nd grade, best attendance rate this week wins the challenge and earns the trophy!

Congrats to Ms. Williams & Mrs. Hoerstkamp classrooms earning the Highland HERO trophy in a tie this week with an attendance rate of 97.93%! Classrooms w/ 95% or greater attendance Ms. Busse, Mr. Koth, Mrs. Lemburg, Mrs. Maher, Ms. Sidzyik, and Mrs. Stromquist! Go, Roadrunners!

Go, Roadrunners!

No backpacks, no bells and no school Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Enjoy your day to rest and recharge!

Roadrunner Reminder: Thursday, October 30, is Title 1 Family Literacy Night from 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please join us for a literacy activity, books and a grab and go dinner! We look forward to seeing you! Go, Roadrunners!

Happy Wednesday!

Congrats to Mrs. Nguyen's Kindergarten earning the Attendance trophy w/a rate of 97% for the week of Sept 22! Classrooms w/ 95% or greater attendance Mrs. Blazek, Ms. Bonacci, Ms. Busse, Mrs. Lemburg, Ms. Mulligan, Mrs. O'Donnell, Ms. Sidzyik, Mrs. Stromquist & Ms. Williams!

Spirit Week next week! Join us in celebrating amazing Highland Student Attendance! Go, Roadrunners!

Families are invited to the Open Store at @OPS_Norris on Saturday, Oct. 4. Students from Omaha Public Schools and nearby districts will offer gently used items, free of charge. Get more details here: go.ops.org/4nr7VEw

🗒️ Remember to make a note... two hour late start Tuesday, Sept. 23, for all students! See additional Improvement Day information here: go.ops.org/46mmz9r

Congrats Mrs. Maher's 1st grade earning the Attendance trophy w/a attendance rate of 99% week of 9.15! classrooms reached 95% or greater Mrs. Blazek, Ms. Bonacci, Ms. Busse, Mrs. Drowne, Mr. Koth, Mrs. Lemburg, Mrs. Minarick, Ms. Mulligan, Ms. Nguyen, Mrs. O'Donnell, Ms. Williams

Breaking down words and building up readers: Omaha Public Schools brings structured literacy into the classroom. Discover how in September's Inside OPS: ops.org/insideops

Ms. Busse's 4th grade earned the Attendance trophy w/ 99% rate week of Sept 8! 10 other classes reached 95% or up Mrs. Blazek Ms. Bonacci Mrs. Hoerstkamp, Mr. Koth Mrs. Maher Mrs. Minarick Ms. Mulligan Mrs. Nguyen Mrs. O'Donnell & Mrs. Stromquist! ALL CLASSROOMS -93% or above!

These role models are the Highland Student Ambassadors! They are leaders in our school community. On their meeting days, they bring the Highland spirit to life by lining the sidewalk at the main entrance — greeting classmates with high fives, smiles, and words of encouragement!

#OPSProud Week kicks off today! 🎉 We are honored to serve and celebrate our students every day. 💙

Congrats Mrs. Blazek's 3/4 Combination class earning the HERO Attendance trophy for a 3-peat! w/an attendance rate of 99% for the week of Sept 2! 7 other classrooms reached 95% attendance Ms. Bonacci, Ms. Busse, Mr. Koth, Mrs. Minarick, Ms. Mulligan, Ms. Sidzyik, & Ms. Williams!

Congrats to Mrs. Blazek's 3/4 Combo class earning the HERO Attendance trophy for the 2nd week in a row w/an attendance rate of 99% for the week of Aug 25! 4 other classrooms reached 95% or greater attendance Ms. Busse, Mrs. Lemburg, Mrs. Maher & Ms. Mulligan! Go Roadrunners!!