Omaha North High Magnet School
April 23rd, 2018 Newsletter
The mission of Omaha North High Magnet School is to
prepare all students for success in life-long studies and careers.
$2000 Tuition Grant for Precision Machining Students!
Robotics Students Amaze the Judges!
After a grueling 3 days of competition, C1064C (Andrew M. Aurturo G., and Ryan D.) were awarded the Amaze Award. This award is presented to a team that has built a competition robot that clearly demonstrates overall quality. A solid mechanical design along with demonstrated robot programming, robustness, strong performance and consistency are key attributes assessed for this award. Team C1064C advanced all the way to the quarter finals!
Health Science Junior Internship Day
Twelve juniors attended the Junior Health Science Junior Internship Day at Immanuel Hospital. During the event students participated in resume critiques, listened to guest speakers, and toured some of the hospital facility. These students are currently enrolled in the PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway at North High.
DREAM Students Volunteer at Heartland Food Bank
The DREAM Program provides adult-student relationships in a mentoring program that serves as a vehicle to develop students' self-esteem and confidence. The relationship provides career, educational and social guidance to prepare young people for the business world. Seven of Omaha North Magnet High School students and students from Missouri Valley High School are a part of the DREAM program in partnership with Union Pacific.
UNO High School Media Conference Winners
Winners by category:
1st Place
- Best Video PSA - Lewis Kirke & Josselyn Telule
- Best Column - Corey Griffin
2nd Place
- Best Feature Story - MaRaya White-
- Best In-Depth Story by Team - Sydney Hamilton, Tyvon Smith, Nadia Spurlock and Joseline Albeno
- Best Video Sports Feature by Team - Dillon Bailey, Dayton Bailey and Gabriel Runyon
- Best Sports Photograph - Caitlin Pieters
3rd Place
- Best News Story - Dominick Bartels
- Best Yearbook/Magazine Layout - McKenna Heim and Leah Johnson
- Best Newspaper - Newspaper Staff
UNO Biomechanics Lab
2018 State SkillsUSA Competition
Kyrii and Jelani competing in Television/Video Production.
Amanda, Eduardo and Seth competing in Automated Machine Technology.
Omaha North had 24 students competing in more than a dozen different competitions at the 2018 Nebraska SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference, April 12-14. Eleanor Dunning competed on behalf of the Career Center and won a gold medal in Audio/Radio Production! Twelve other students earned silver medals finishing 2nd in their competitions. Winners were:
Gold Medal
Audio/Radio Production
- Eleanor Dunning (Career Center)
Silver Medal
Automated Machine Technology
- Eduardo Mendoza, Seth Lucio-Miles, and Amanda Bohm
Broadcast News Production
- Jaimee Jindra, Gabrielle Push, Emma Hansen, and Ryan Davelaar
- Cole Vaske
Firefighting
- Ian Perry
- Ryan Davelaar
Television/Video Production
- Kyrii Richardson and Jelani Ladd
Pre-Post Prom Celebration!
Sutdent Council Events
Students also participated in the Safe Schools Rally at Papio South on Sunday, April 15th. They had the chance to share their thoughts on gun violence with congressmen. Also Desyree McGhee spoke on behalf of StuCo and Omaha North HS. We were the only OPS school in attendance.
AP Exams are Approaching Quickly!
Email: april.martin@ops.org
Viking TV April 11th Episode
Viking TV April 20th Episode
Interested in joining Student Council?
Fill out an application for the 2018-19 school year! There are printed copies available in the main office, and outside of: 163, 50D, and 343, or you can download it here: StuCo App
Applications due Friday, May 18th.
If you have any questions please email: emily.suhr@ops.org or sarah.al-shdifat@ops.org
Summer 2018 Highlander Code Camp
A SUMMER-LONG CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD WEBSITES WHILE HAVING FUN. STUDENTS CAN EARN $$$ BY ATTENDING!
APPLICATION CLOSES APRIL 27!
Website: http://www.seventyfivenorth.org/highlandercodecamp/
Omaha North High Magnet School Summer STEM Camps
VEX Robotics Camps
Entering Grades 7th, or 8th: June 4-8, 2018 8:10-11:10 AM - $85Entering Grades 4th, 5th or 6th: June 11-15, 2018 8:10-11:10 AM - $85
STEM Explorer's Camp
Entering Grades 7th, or 8th: June 18-22, 2018 8:10-11:10 AM - $85
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWGnsnYD-k9CzII7awm8h1ae5UlJeHhXR3zhyz7tgZspEXWg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Email: john.vinchattle@ops.org
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWGnsnYD-k9CzII7awm8h1ae5UlJeHhXR3zhyz7tgZspEXWg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Phone: 402-557-3435
Laptop Insurance Program
National Art Honors Society Induction
He is one of three in house illustrators still working for papers today. We are humbled and honored to have him.
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 06:00 PM
Joslyn Art Museum, Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Omaha North High School Annual Golf Tournament
Single Golfer $70
Foursome - $280
To register your team, call Shawn Cox at (402)203-9060 or email czcox@cox.net.
Join us for this great opportunity to get together with alumni, faculty, former faculty and friends while supporting North High students and the Foundation.
GO VIKINGS!
Any questions please contact: David O'Neil 402-616-3359
Sunday, Jun 3, 2018, 02:00 PM
Shoreline Golf Course, Locust Street, Carter Lake, IA, USA
Join the Movement!
Have Fun, Food & Chill
New North High Club!
- Faith Based
- Building Character
- Developing Leadership Qualities.
Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in the Viking Center!
Contact Mrs. Hackett with questions.
Email: synthia.hackett@ops.org
Website: CruOmaha.com
Apply Now for 2018 Young Nebraska Scientists Camps!
Applications are open for YNS High School Science Camps throughout the state in 2018!
- CyberCamp, June 6-9 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Life Underground: the Unseen Power of Microbes, June 17-20 at UNL
- Biodiversity Field Science, June 24-30 at UNL Cedar Point Biological Station (Lake McConaughy)
For the past 10 years, each summer more than 100 youths attend YNS camps, which include hands-on science experiences and recreation opportunities at college campuses throughout Nebraska. Need-based scholarships are available. Applications close April 15 for YNS camps. For more information see https://yns.nebraska.edu/.
Email: cwilbeck@nebraska.edu
Website: https://yns.nebraska.edu
Community Counseling Program Aids Students
Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program provides mental health services to students. Confidential counseling is provided by an experienced, licensed, master’s-level mental health practitioner in office space provided by Omaha North High Magnet School. Acceptable forms of payment include Medicaid, private insurance or self-pay. Foundation and payment plans are available. No one will be denied services due to inability to pay.
The Methodist Hospital Community Counselor at Omaha North High Magnet School is Roxanne Wayne. Roxanne has been working with youth and families in the mental health field, for over 15 years. She works with youth and adults in many areas such as anxiety, depression, developing healthy coping skills, resolving family issues, grief and loss, anger and stress management.
If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Community Counseling Program, please call Roxanne at (402) 557-3482.
Roxanne Wayne MS, LIMHP
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Email: Roxanne.Wayne@nmhs.org
Phone: (402) 557-3482
Omaha North High Magnet School
Email: north@ops.org
Website: north.ops.org
Location: 4410 N 36th St, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: 4025573400
Twitter: @OPS_NorthHigh
Omaha North Athletics
Email: james.savio@ops.org
Website: https://omahanorthvikings.com/
Phone: 402-557-3412
Twitter: @OPS_Vikings
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (402-557-2001). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131 (402-557-2790).