Road to Graduation

Members of the Class of 2027 must earn 48 credits to graduate (see graduation requirements page).  These credits include several required courses that must be passed before a student can graduate.  Please contact counselor Julie Politi at 531-299-5661 if you have questions about your student's credit standing.  

You are also encouraged to keep in touch with individual teachers.  Teachers may be contacted by phoning the main office line at 531-299-2660 and leaving a message to be directed to their voicemail. You may also keep track of your student’s academic progress via the Portal.  Please contact Tish Finley at 531-299-8468 or latesha.finley@ops.org if you need help with your portal account.

The graduation ceremony will be available via live stream.  A link will be available closer to the graduation date.  No tickets are needed for the graduation ceremony at Baxter Arena.

Seniors with outstanding debts are not allowed to participate in graduation activities or receive their diplomas.  If your student owes money to Central High School or any other Omaha Public School, please see that the debt is paid as soon as possible.  Please contact the main office at 531-299-2660 if you have questions about fines.

The senior year is important, but the temptation to look ahead and lose focus is great.  Seniors may be tempted to slack off academically, miss too many days of school, become involved in inappropriate activities such as vandalism or pranks, participate in the publication of hurtful documents such as senior wills and underground newspapers, “party” in excess, or use poor judgment.  These actions jeopardize their education and can sometimes even endanger their lives and the lives of others.  Our expectations of seniors remain high.  We expect them to be in school, study, and follow the expectations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.  Those who choose to break the rules will be disciplined.  Disciplinary action may include not participating in the graduation ceremony.

All Seniors will take finals. They will be given on Wednesday, May 12, 2027 (Odd Day) for Blocks 1, 3, 5, and 7, and on Thursday, May 13, 2027 (Even Day) for Blocks 2, 4, 6, and 8.

Friday, May 14, 2027 is the Seniors' Last Day.  Seniors will attend all classes.  Seniors will have the opportunity to make up finals, pay a fine, and turn in iPads on this date.  

On Monday, May 17, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, seniors will have the opportunity to turn in their iPad, iPad charger (both brick and cable), pay fines, and enjoy a Hy-Vee cookout.

Seniors will officially end the school year on Friday, May 14, 2027. This is a full school day for seniors day.   

Caps and gowns will be available for pickup at Central High in the gym lobby on Thursday, May 20, from 9-10:30 am.  It is the graduate’s responsibility to pick up their cap and gown at that time and to take them to the graduation ceremony.  The school will not deliver caps and gowns to Baxter Arena.  All graduates must wear a cap and gown purchased from School Traditions to participate in the graduation ceremony.  If you have not ordered a cap and gown, please see your counselor, call School Traditions at (402) 733-0300, or visit the store in the Bel Air Plaza at 12100 West Center Road, #202, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

Graduation Rehearsal - Wednesday, May 26, 2027, from 8:15 - 10:00 am at Baxter Arena.

Graduation Ceremony - Thursday, May 27, 2027, at 2:00 pm at Baxter Arena 

Attendance is mandatory for all seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Planning of graduation activities for the Class of 2027 is already underway.  The Central High School staff will strive to make the ceremony very special for the graduates, their families, and friends.

We hope that the information presented will prove helpful as you plan for graduation.  You will receive letters throughout the year with additional information.  If you have questions, please call Assistant Principal Ms. Jodi Dierks at 531-299-5621.