Omaha Central High School Foundation

09/03/2026

Eagle Nation, if you're planning on watching the Husker game this weekend, keep an eye out for a fellow Eagle...on the opposing team! Ike Ackerman, CHS 2025, now plays football for the Ohio Bobcats as a defensive end. In high school, he was a multi-year captain of the football team and led them to the state playoffs in 2024. So even though many of you will be rooting for the Huskers this weekend, save some cheers for our fellow Eagle, Ike 🦅💜

08/28/2026

Introducing the 2026 recipient of our James Baume Stryker (1942) Scholarship, Koen! 🦅

“I will be attending college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where I will be studying Computer Science. Central means a lot to me as I met many of my friends there and had amazing classes that helped me learn what I want to do with my Career. I would like to thank Mr. Franta and Mr. Vasa for being amazing teachers and for providing a space where I could meet new people and have fun.”

Congratulations, Koen, and best of luck! 💜

08/26/2026

New episode of Chatting at the C! 🎙️🎧

Jodi Dierks came to Omaha Central in 1999 to be the head volleyball coach and a Special Education teacher. She went on to coach golf, become the BMIT Department Chair, and is now the Asst. Principal for Activities at CHS.

Always a problem solver, Jodi represents the Central spirit and ideal to the utmost. Join us for a fun conversation about her years at Central and how coming from a small town helped shape her career outlook.

Listen to Chatting at the C wherever you get your podcasts, or click here:

Chatting at the C · Episode

08/25/2026

Introducing our 2026 recipient of the Dickerson, Fletcher, McWilliams, and Mary Grube Wahl (1967) Scholarships, Iladia!🦅

"I will be attending the University of Nebraska- Lincoln this fall, there I plan to major in Secondary Education with a focus in Biology.
First I want to send my appreciation to all of the teachers and staff at Central who encouraged me to achieve more and inspired me to pursue education as a career.
Centrals warm environment encouraged me to express my culture and explore my own identity, I will always be thankful for the diverse community of people I found.
A special thanks to Mrs. Todalen for always lifting my spirits, Dr. CFC who always seemed to be there at the right time, Mr. Ganley who encouraged me to be myself more and Mrs. Kawecki who was always there with support and care for all who needed her."

Congratulations, Iladia, and good luck! 💜

08/21/2026

Your donation can give students confidence in their futures 🦅💜
Thanks to funds from the Foundation, CHS students were able to travel to the Job Corps campus and learn about all of the career paths that are available to them. Help our Eagles soar and join Generation C today! https://chsfomaha.org/support/generation-c/

08/20/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday! 📸
In honor of the first day of school for all grades at CHS, we thought we'd share some pics from the first day of the 1982-83 school year! These Eagles are quite stylish! If you know anyone in these pictures, tag them in the comments! 💜🦅

08/19/2026

We are so excited for all of our Eagles to come back to the nest! 💜

08/18/2026

This morning, the Foundation provided a coffee cart to welcome Central teachers to the first week of school! We are so grateful for our amazing teachers and so glad we get to show our appreciation for them! 💜

08/14/2026

kinda chic to be a central eagle 💜

08/14/2026

After 10 years of service as our Finance Manager, we'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Joanne Wagner Givens, CHS Class of 1968. 💜

Her dedication, kindness, and friendship have touched the lives of so many alumni, students, and colleagues. The difference she has made cannot be measured, and her steady presence, caring spirit, and commitment to our mission have been a blessing to our office and community.

As she begins a new chapter, we celebrate all she has given and wish her happiness, good health, and many blessings ahead.

You will always be family to us, Joanne. Thank you for everything. 🦅

Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle,
Michele, Josh, Erika, and Brett