Central High School Foundation at a Glance
Since 1859, Central High School has offered educational excellence and personal growth to all of its students. The Central High School Foundation was established in 1996 to provide support for present and future Central students to ensure the tradition of excellence continues. Contributions of time, energy, and resources are essential to preserve and enhance the timeless values of a Central High School education. As a liaison between Central High School and the Omaha community, some of the Central High School Foundation’s efforts include:
In December 1980, a 1932 alum donated $2,000 to start the CHS Scholarship Endowment Fund. Principal G. E. “Doc” Moller immediately started to solicit money from various sources in order to guarantee the perpetual growth of the fund. Today, the Scholarship Endowment has grown to over $1,000,000! Currently, the Central High School Foundation awards 40 scholarships annually to graduating seniors. Recipients are chosen by the Central High School Scholarship Committee on the basis of application, scholarship, citizenship, and need.
Central Drama Productions
Students run the show in producing a play, every step of the way to performance
Project Proposal: To produce high quality theatrical productions at CHS
Amount Funded: $60,000 over three years
“Students learned music, choreography, staging, using creativity to integrate the acting, singing, and dancing to tell the story. They continued to develop their teamwork, collaborative, problem solving, observation and listening skills to perform in character and to implement the technical aspects of the show.”
Students Impacted: More than 75 students are involved annually
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap: Students were led by Inclusive Communities and the Anti-Defamation League to allow them to voice their thoughts.
Translation to College and Career Readiness: Students learn various technical skills and work in a demanding environment as a team to produce a large project together.
Eagle Broadcasting Productions
Central students use Eagle Network to develop multimedia skills
Project Proposal: To focus on broadcasting, podcasting, and promoting CHS events and activities
Amount Funded: $9,000
Students Impacted: 13 students last year
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap: Providing students with real-world experiential opportunities at no additional cost to them helps Central High School prepare all students for the workplace.
Translation to College and Career Readiness: This program directly prepares students for careers in visual and audio media.
Experiential Science Learning
Experiential learning in science brings newfound participation in competitions and applied research at Central
Project Proposal: To provide live science content for students to maintain high-quality science labs online and provide extensive field trips in the areas of environmental sciences.
Amount Funded: $34,100 for one year and $3,400 for years two and three
Students Impacted: All Central students can engage online
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap: Online science content allows all Central students the ability to engage with equal opportunity
Translation to College and Career Readiness: AP textbooks are funded with this program in direct preparation for college readiness and advancement, besides giving students new career paths to choose from
Robotics
New Vex V5 robotics equipment teaches new robotics students and helps Central advance
Project Proposal: To build Central’s robotics program with state and national competitions in mind.
Amount Funded: $15,000
Students Impacted: 17 students, with 27 registered for Robotics in the next year
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap: All backgrounds are represented.
Translation to College and Career Readiness: Many participants are on STEM career paths.
Facility Access
Various sports give hundreds of Central students wider practice opportunities
Project Proposal: To assist with cost of facility rentals to provide teams with a space to practice and stay competitive.
Amount Funded: $11,500
Students Impacted: Approximately 500
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap: Translation to College and Career Readiness
Both athletic performance and GPA have increased as a result of this program.
Coaching
Project Proposal: To provide professional development opportunities to coaches for enhanced instructions to student athletes.
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap: Professional development for our educators allows them to develop the skills needed to become a more knowledgeable leader for all of our students.
Translation to College and Career Readiness: Students are more likely to continue sports at the college level with better high school coaching.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, 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 address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).