Improvement Late Start Day – Oct. 27, 2026, One of Four in the 2026-27 School Year

On four mornings this school year, students will begin class two hours later than usual: 

• Sept. 29, 2026 
• Oct. 27, 2026 
• Jan. 26, 2027 
• Feb. 23, 2027 

Start times on these dates for programs are as follows: 

• Blackburn: 10:35 a.m. 
• Secondary Success Program: 10:15 a.m. 
• Integrated Learning Program: 10 a.m. 
• Parrish: 9:40 a.m. 
• ESL Teen Literacy Center: 11 a.m. 

Staff will use the time for data-driven work to improve teaching and learning across Omaha Public Schools. 

What Families Need to Know 

• Attendance: Attendance will be taken once school begins that day. Schedule conflicts will not count as an excused absence. 
• Before-School Programs: Students already enrolled may arrive at the usual time and will receive breakfast. 
• Breakfast/Lunch: Breakfast is only for before-school program students. Lunch will be served for all students. 
• Transportation: Most bus routes will run on their normal schedule, shifted later by two hours. If your student’s pick-up time is different, our Transportation team will contact you directly. 

Omaha Virtual School 

OVS will participate in their Improvement Day work on the dates listed below from 1:40 to 3:40 p.m., due to differing lengths of terms and time available for in-person student learning: 

• Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 
• Friday, Jan. 29, 2027 
• Friday, Feb. 26, 2027

These improvement days give staff meaningful time to better support your child’s learning. Thank you for your partnership.