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

• Pamela Young, Bluestem Middle physical education teacher, for receiving the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award from the Nebraska Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE).
• Deana Rainey, Northwest High English teacher, for winning the University of Nebraska Omaha Student Choice Outstanding Dual Enrollment Instructor Award.