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Student and Staff Achievements: July 15, 2024

Omaha Public Schools is pleased to recognize the following staff and students for their academic, extracurricular and professional achievements:

  • Westview High science teacher LeeAnn Stover for receiving the 2024 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.
  • All Omaha Public Schools summer graduates of the Class of 2024.
  • Kanyon Chism, Ed.D., for being named one of the 2024 Exemplar Award Winners from Humanex Ventures.
  • JoAnna Hale, former teaching and learning consultant and Beveridge Middle’s incoming principal, for earning this year’s Administrative Leadership Award from the Nebraska Writing Project.
  • All Omaha Public Schools students who received recognition for their work at the Omaha Summer Arts Festival Youth Art Exhibit.
    • Dah Ler, Benson High
    • Maya Coleman, Benson High
    • Mu Eh Su, Benson High
    • Itzel Garcia, Benson High
    • Anjali Subba, Benson High
    • Raw Wah, Benson High
    • Chantal Sierra, South High
    • Ava Manhart, Central High
    • Gabe Betts, Central High
    • Tayah Perkins, Central High
    • Jimena Munoz, Central High
    • Lila Burns, Central High
    • Emily Ramirez, South High
    • Elliott Peterson, South High
  • District Communications staff for earning Digital and Publication Awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for:
    • Inside OPS Newsletter
    • Social Media Campaign
    • Video
    • Annual Report
  • District Communications for receiving a 2024 NSPRA Golden Achievement Award for the 2023-24 Superintendent Search communications plan.