Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart has been educating North Omaha students, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, for over 100 years.

In order to serve its low‐income community, CUES fundraises the majority of the educational costs for students attending the school. Due to the fundraising efforts of CUES, parents are able to give their children a high‐quality education they would otherwise be unable to afford.

Mission

To provide a learning environment of faith, knowledge, and service by promoting Christian values, individualize academic opportunities, and community engagement.

Sacred Heart Student Demographics

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Black

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Multiracial

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Latino

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White

  • Opened in 1904 at 2205 Binney Street
  • 100% of students qualify for Federal Free or Reduced Lunch

Our Students Receive A Well Rounded Education

  • Sacred Heart School’s curriculum incorporates a strong reading and math emphasis, which is grounded by religious values.
  • Preschool through 8th grade students are individually challenged based on their academic development.
  • Technology classes are taught at all grade levels in the state of the art computer lab with Internet access. Technology is utilized in every classroom.
  • The Guided Reading Program helps students develop reading strategies to advance within their current reading level.
  • Full day preschool education for 3, 4, and 5-year old students.
    Special teachers for music, technology, Spanish, health, and physical education.
  • A Blended Learning Environment.

Our Curriculum

  • Art
  • Library
  • Technology
  • Spanish Classes
  • STEM lab (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Athletic Programs
  • Faith-Based Education
  • Weekly Children’s Mass
  • Strong Foundation in the Core Subjects: Math, Reading and Writing

Life Skills

  • Introduces students to a set of rules for behavior and practice skills needed for employment.
  • Students learn logical, step-by-step thinking processes and how to manage their behavior toward disciplined productivity.
  • The school brings invited speakers into the classrooms to tell the children about their jobs and answer questions. Most of the speakers are African American, who serve as models for what is possible in the work world.
  • Seventh and eighth grade students are assigned a business mentor who takes them into their workplace once a month for a peek at life on the job.

Strengthened by Christian Values

Sacred Heart School strives to graduate students who live by Christian values, demonstrate strong academic skills, and are prepared to take their place in society as productive citizens. We do all this in an effort to teach as Jesus did. Sacred Heart Students will:

  • Express a belief in God and in the values expressed in the Gospels.
  • Demonstrate competency in core disciplines and appreciation of fine arts.
  • Access and use information effectively.
  • Apply technology effectively and morally.
  • Practice self-discipline skills as defined by Life Skills: Building Blocks for Success, as well as the school-wide discipline system.
  • Display global awareness and an understanding of the diversity of cultures. Identify specific, personal goals for future education and careers.

Enrollment at Sacred Heart School

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