Attendance is critical for student success. Across Omaha Public Schools, families are encouraged to #StriveFor95, which means attending school on time at least 95% of school days.
Winter weather is on the way, so the Omaha Public Schools Foundation is working to ensure every child has the hats, gloves, and scarves they may need to come to school on time every day. The project is called “20,000 Villagers” to honor the many community members who support OPS students.
Executive Director of the Omaha Public Schools Foundation/Kids Club, Toba Cohen-Dunning, spent some time with Mike Hogan on “Live & Local” to explain the program and the mission of the Omaha Public Schools Foundation. She explained that a $20 donation can purchase hats, gloves, and scarves for four students who may need them.
Donations will be accepted through October 31st, when staff will order the winter gear to distribute in November.
If one would like to contribute, the website is https://omahapublicschoolsfoundation.org/20000-villagers/.
Or, checks may be mailed to the OPSF offices with a note for “20,000 Villagers” in the memo.
Mail to:
Omaha Public Schools Foundation
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
Attention: 20,000 Villagers Campaign
