Upcoming Events:

• January 11th - PTO Meeting @ 6pm via Zoom
• January 17th - Martin Luther King Day (NO SCHOOL for Students/Staff)
• January 25th - Open House 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• January 25th - Lewis and Clark Blood Drive
• February 4th - Teacher Curriculum Day (NO SCHOOL for Students)
• February 21st - Presidents' Day (NO SCHOOL for Students/Staff)
• February 23rd and 24th - Student Led Conferences
• February 25th - NO SCHOOL for Students
• March 14th - 18th - Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL for Students)

 

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS - Students will bring home on January 10th.  All applications are due back to Lewis and Clark on January 26th, no later.

Lewis and Clark Blood Drive

Theme Day Thursdays presented by Student Council

 

Welcome to Lewis and Clark!  We are excited to have students back in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.  Below you will find all the information needed to be ready for the upcoming school year!

General Information for all Students

Back to School Orientation Nights
Student Information Packets - NEW for 2021-2022

Athletic Information

Athletic Information 2021-2022
Middle School Athletic Packet

Medical Information

Nurse's Corner 2021-2022
OPS Medication Policy - English or Spanish
Immunization Rules and Regulations - English or Spanish

Transportation Information

OPS Transportation Information
K-12 Rides Free Metro Brochure - English or Spanish
K-12 Rides Free Metro FAQ - English or Spanish

Other Helpful Links and Information

Nutrition Services Information
Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application - English or Spanish
Pay for School Lunch
Helpful Links for Parents  
Campus Parent
School Transfer Requests (STR)
New Enrollments to OPS

Trailblazer After School Academy

Trailblazer After School Academy Registration Form
Collective for Youth Release of Records - English and Spanish
Trailblazer After School Academy Information

Can't access Campus Parent?  Please email Michelle Kehr or call the office at 531-299-2400

SPORTS WILL RETURN FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

BEFORE YOU PLAY...

Physicals

• Any 7th of 8th grader choosing to participate in a school-sponsored sport must have a current physical on file with the school nurse, RN.
• Your physical MUST be turned in BEFORE you are allowed to try out, practice, or play.
• Physicals came be preformed by your family care physician or OPS offers physicals by appointment at the following School-Based Health Centers:
  Belvedere Elementary
  Kellom Elementary
  King Science Magnet Middle
  Northwest High Magnet School
  
  Physicals are also available at:  Charles Drew Health Center

*Cost for physicals are based on family income

Insurance

• All students MUST have medical insurance in order to participate in inter-school athletics.
• Parents/Guardians MUST provide Insurance Company Name and Policy Number
• OPS officers and Athletic Benefit Injury Plan if needed.  Plan brochures can be found in the main office.

Activity Cards

• All students MUST have a Lewis and Clark Activity Card in order to participate in inter-school athletics.
• Activity cards may be paid for through the main office.

ATHLETIC SEASON INFORMATION...

Lewis and Clark Sport Seasons

• Season One: Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country
• Season Two:  Boys' Basketball and Girls' Swimming
• Season Three:  Girls' Basketball, Boys' Swimming, and Wresting
• Season Four:  Track, Girls' and Boys' Soccer

Grades

• All middle school students participating in, or who plan to participate in sports, MUST maintain a passing grade in every class during that sport's season.  OPS policy:  "No pass, no play."
• Students MUST earn a 2.0 GPA each quarter in order to participate in sports for the following quarter.
• If students improve grade status, then eligibility will be reinstated.

Attendance

• Regular school attendance is REQUIRED in order to practice or play in sporting events.  Students must attend a minimum of a half day in order to participate in a sporting event.  Students who are suspended, assigned to ISS, or are truant WILL NOT participate in sporting events on that specific day.
• Regular attendance is REQUIRED for ALL practices. Frequent unexcused absences from practices could result is removal from the team or not participating in the next event and will be at the coach's discretion. 

After Practice

• Practice will conclude at 5:00 pm unless otherwise specified by the coach.
• After practice, students may do the following:
  Leave with their parent/guardians or walk home.
  Ride Late Bus if eligible. 

 

Please click here to find the OPS Middle School  Level Activities Packet. The packet contains the Activities Contract, Head Injury/Concussion Form, and Physical Information.

 

If you have any questions please contact the Athletic Director, Tom Robertson at 531-299-8951.  For more athletic information and schedules please visit our Athletic Page.

 

RAILBLAZER AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Ms. Tracy White - Program Director

tracy.white@civicnebraska.org

531-299-2405

Trailblazer Afterschool Academy Registration Form

Collective for Youth Release of Student Records - English and Spanish

Trailblazer After School Academy Information

Click here to go to the Civic Nebraska Site

Lewis & Clark Blazer Club PTO

The Lewis & Clark Blazer Club PTO supports teachers and students through additional resources, activities, and fundraising.

Ruth Farrington - President

Jill Moeller - VP/Treasurer

Katy Dickerson - Secretary

 

How To Get Involved:  

• Join: Send an email to BlazerPTO@gmail.com and include the following:
  • Name(s) of parents or guardians joining PTO
  • Email address(es)
  • Committees you are interested in volunteering for (see below). Please include any/all you are interested in, along with if you would be willing to chair a committee or an event/program within a committee. 
    • Parent Engagement & Communications
    • Teacher & Staff Support
    • Student Focused Initiatives
    • Fundraising Committee

How To Get Involved:  

• Meetings: Join us 4 times a year on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m.  The 2021/2022 school year's dates include September 21, November 9, January 11, and March 8.
• Volunteer:  We need your time and support to make things happen!  Watch for emails with details to sign up to help with PTO programs throughout the year.
• Donate: You can give to “Bucks for Blazers” through the OPS Schools Foundation – where ALL donated dollars go directly to support specific initiatives for Lewis & Clark.  Click here to donate.  Also, watch for emails on specific opportunities to donate items needed for specific programs or events. 

 

Please consider engaging in the Blazer Club PTO and supporting our awesome teachers, staff, and students. There is no fee to join, but your support is always appreciated - We are all better together! #wenotme For more information, email BlazerPTO@gmail.com

Reimbursement Form

Lewis and Clark Middle School

School Improvement Plan

 

 

ACHIEVEMENT AREA	2015-16 ACHIEVEMENT	2016-2017 GROWTH GOAL
Mathematics	44.19%	49.19%
Reading	68.38%	73.38%
Science	39.49%	44.49%
Writing	54.80%
Behavior: Number of behavioral referrals		By Spring 2017, decrease number of referrals by 10%.
Climate: Staff Moral and Trust		By Spring 2017, staff moral and trust will increase to 70%.

 

Professional Development Focus Areas

                 Top 10 Procedures and Routines

                 Engagement

                 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

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Click here to access the [School improvement Plan] full document.

 

Click here to access the 2015-2016 Lewis and Clark Data Book.

Click here to access the OPS MAP informational brochure - English  

Haga clic aquí para acceder OPS MAP folleto informativo

Click here for the latest Lewis and Clark Middle Bond Updates

 

Click here for all of the latest Bond Updates

Lewis & Clark Middle School 2020-2021 Student Handbook

Receipt of Student Handbook