Rita Murphy Education Scholarship

Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide one time financial assistance, for one Omaha Public Schools senior, who attended Lewis & Clark.

Amount:

$1000.00 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha Schools Foundation for payment directly to the educational institution.

Eligible Recipients:

Graduating seniors from an Omaha Public High School who attended Lewis & Clark for a minimum of two years and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in Special Ed classes or are planning to become a Special Ed teacher.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Attended Lewis & Clark for at least two (2) years.
  2. Students must be enrolled in Special Ed classes or are planning to become a Special Ed teacher.
  3. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Student must submit an unofficial transcript.
  5. Be a graduating senior from an OPS high school
  6. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  7. Submit a Short Essay to: “Tell us about yourself. In your response, include important things you would want us to know about you and discuss a meaningful time/experience in your life that has shaped who you are.”
  8. Submit a Short Essay on the topic: “Why I Want To Further My Education.” If you have decided, indicate what your major of study will be.
  9. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Lewis & Clark Committee.

Should you be selected for this award, please send verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the college of choice upon receipt.

Administered By:

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation Toba Cohen Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032

Lewis & Clark PTO Bucks for Blazers Campaign

PTO or School Fundraisers

Bucks for Blazers

Hello Lewis & Clark Middle School Families,

Every fall, the Lewis & Clark PTO holds our Annual Direct Giving Campaign, Bucks for Blazers.This year, the Bucks for Blazers campaign is focused on providing teachers with funds for unique, out-of-the classroom experiences for students. We want all students at Lewis & Clark to be part of the incredible learning opportunities available throughout our city. Funds raised will allow teachers to offer unique whole-group, grade-wide experiences that foster students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

ALL money raised during this campaign will directly support our Lewis & Clark Middle School students and teachers!

ANY donation amount is appreciated – $10, $20, $25 – it all adds up! AND your donation is 100% Tax Deductible.

Additionally, funds raised will help support:

  • Teacher Grants – teachers with unique, innovative ideas for their classroom/students and not funded by the school budget, can apply for funding from PTO
  • Annual PTO sponsored events such as Staff Conference Meals, Holiday Tea, and Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Student Scholarships for Lewis & Clark Middle School Alumni
  • School-wide student events (such as last year’s school dance!)

Thank you for supporting our dedicated teachers and incredible Lewis & Clark students!

Trish Mitchell – President
Mary Palu and Denise Powell – Vice President
Debbie Reiss – Treasurer
Beth Hughes – Secretary
Lewis & Clark Blazer PTO Board

You may send cash or check payable to:

Lewis & Clark PTO
c/o Lewis & Clark Middle School
6901 Burt St., Omaha, NE  68132

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