Student and Staff Achievements: April 20, 2026

Omaha Public Schools is pleased to recognize the following staff and students for their academic, extracurricular and professional achievements:

• The North High robotics team for becoming world champions at the CREATE Foundation U.S. Open Robotics Tournament.
• Kristine Murray, Gomez Heritage Elementary technology teacher, for winning the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship 2026 Teacher of the Year Award.
• Isaiah Hernandez of King Science & Technology Middle for qualifying for the Nebraska Junior Academy of Science State Competition.
• All the Omaha Public Schools students who placed at the 2026 Metro Science and Engineering Fair.
• Andrea Chapparro, of Bryan High for winning the Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands 2026 Youth of the Year Award.
• Buena Vista High, South High and Westview High for being ranked among the Top 10 schools for the 2025-26 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award.
• Jordan Farmer of Westview High and Sierra Thomas of North High for being selected as First Responders Foundation 2026 Awards of Excellence honorees.
• Hunter Thomas and Hanson Duke of Burke High for winning the Best Presentation Award at the FNBO Datathon Competition.
• Kevyn Adjevi and Ke’Vaun Roper of Burke High for winning the Best Message Award at the FNBO Datathon Competition.
• Arieana Jackman, Faith Koranda and Zach Babic of Westview High for winning the Best Use of Data Award at the FNBO Datathon Competition.