Omaha Public Schools First Day of School

Thursday August 20th 2026 First Day of School
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All Other K-12 Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Pre-K Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Dates vary by school and program. Confirm with your school office before making plans.

Schools in Omaha Public Schools

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Accelere ProgramAdams Elementary SchoolAlfonza W Davis Middle SchoolAlice Buffett Magnet Middle SchoolAshland Park/Robbins Elementary School
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Bancroft Elementary SchoolBeals Elementary SchoolBelle Ryan Elementary SchoolBelvedere Elementary SchoolBenson High SchoolBenson West Elementary SchoolBeveridge Magnet Middle SchoolBlackburn Alternative ProgramBoyd Elementary SchoolBryan High SchoolBryan Middle SchoolBuena Vista High SchoolBurke High School
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Career CenterCastelar Elementary SchoolCatlin Magnet CenterCentral High SchoolCentral Park Elementary SchoolChandler View Elementary SchoolColumbian Elementary SchoolConestoga Magnet Elementary SchoolCrestridge Magnet Center
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Dodge Elementary SchoolDruid Hill Elementary SchoolDundee Elementary School
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Early Childhood Center At Educare - Indian HillEarly Childhood Center At Educare - KellomEarly Childhood Center At GatewayEarly Learning Center (0-3) At GatewayEarly Learning Center (0-3) At KennedyEarly Learning Center (0-3) At SkinnerEarly Learning Center (Pk) At KennedyEdison Elementary SchoolEsl Teen Literacy Program
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Field Club Elementary SchoolFlorence Elementary SchoolFontenelle Elementary SchoolForest Station Elementary SchoolFranklin Elementary SchoolFullerton Magnet Center
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Gateway Elementary SchoolGateway To College ProgramGifford Park Elementary SchoolGilder Elementary SchoolGomez Heritage Elementary School
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Harrison Elementary SchoolHartman Elementary SchoolHighland Elementary School
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Independent Study ProgramIndian Hill Elementary SchoolIntegrated Learning Program At Saratoga
J
J P Lord ProgramJackson Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary SchoolJoslyn Elementary School
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Kellom Elementary SchoolKennedy Elementary SchoolKing Elementary SchoolKing Science/Tech Magnet Middle School
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Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolLiberty Elementary SchoolLothrop Magnet Center
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Masters Elementary SchoolMc Millan Magnet Middle SchoolMiller Park Elementary SchoolMinne Lusa Elementary SchoolMonroe Middle SchoolMorton Magnet Middle SchoolMount View Elementary School
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Nathan Hale Magnet Middle SchoolNorris Middle SchoolNorth High SchoolNorthwest High School
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Oak Valley Elementary SchoolOmaha Public Schools HomebasedOps Virtual Elementary SchoolOps Virtual High SchoolOps Virtual Middle School
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Parrish ProgramPawnee Elementary SchoolPicotte Elementary SchoolPine Elementary SchoolPinewood Elementary SchoolPonca Elementary SchoolPrairie Wind Elementary School
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R M Marrs Magnet Middle SchoolRose Hill Elementary School
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Saddlebrook Elementary SchoolSecondary Success ProgramSherman Elementary SchoolSkinner Magnet CenterSouth High SchoolSpring Lake Magnet CenterSpringville Elementary SchoolStanding Bear Elementary SchoolSunny Slope Elementary School
T
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska MedicineTransition Program NorthTransition Program South
U
Uno/Ops Middle College Program
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Wakonda Elementary SchoolWalnut Hill Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolWestern Hills Magnet CenterWestview High SchoolWilson Focus School

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Omaha Public Schools located?
Omaha Public Schools is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County, and serves a diverse community across the city and surrounding areas in the Omaha metro region.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, which is August 20, the weather in Omaha can vary. Based on the past three years, temperatures have ranged from the mid-70s to the upper 80s. It’s wise to prepare for both warm and potentially rainy conditions, so consider wearing light layers and bringing a rain jacket or water bottle.
How many schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
In Omaha Public Schools, there are about 110 schools serving around 52000 students. The district offers education for children from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Is Omaha Public Schools a public school district?
Omaha Public Schools is a public school district located in Nebraska, primarily funded through local taxes and state funding. This ensures that we provide quality education to all students in our community.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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