Upchurch Families,
STEM Parent Informational Nights Are Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming STEM parent informational nights:
Russell Middle School: January 14th at 6:00 PM
Address: 5304 S. 172nd Street
Upchurch Elementary: January 21st at 6:00 PM
Address: 8686 S. 165th Street
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you live in Millard, and Upchurch or Russell are your home schools, you do not have to do anything.
If you live in Millard, and Upchurch or Russell are not your home schools, you need to complete a within district transfer request prior to February 15:
Visit the Registration & Enrollment page and select "Apply for a Within District Transfer."
If you live outside of Millard, you need to apply for Option Enrollment to Upchurch or Russell prior to March 15:
Visit the Registration & Enrollment page and select “Apply for Option Enrollment.”
Our wonderful Dr. Boucher, Instructional Facilitator at Upchurch Elementary, is retiring at the end of the school year. We are beyond grateful for her years of service and dedication to our learning community. Dr. Boucher will be deeply missed!
We would love your help spreading the word about the job posting for this position next year. Please feel free to share the posting with others or repost it on the Upchurch Facebook page for those who may be interested in applying.
Thank you for helping us find the next incredible addition to our team!
MLK Day No School For Students 1/20/25
Millard Public Schools is currently seeking a $158 million bond to address security, renovations, and maintenance at all 35 schools. The bond would not increase the tax rate. To learn how this is possible and more about what the bond would do, attend a community information meeting. All meetings begin at 6 p.m.
• December 9, 2024 - Millard South High School, 14905 Q Street, In the Cafeteria
• January 6, 2025 - The Don Stroh Administration Center, 5606 South 147th Street, In the Meeting Rooms
• January 22, 2025 - Millard North High School, 1010 South 144th Street, In the Lecture Halls
• January 30, 2025 - Millard West High School, 5710 South 176th Avenue, In the Lecture Hall
You can also learn more at mpsomaha.org and by clicking here.
Join us for our PTA meeting on Monday, January 13, from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in the Upchurch Library! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Phipps, the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services for MPS, as our special guest. Dr. Phipps will share valuable insights about the upcoming special election. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and connect with our school community!
5th Grade Parents:
Each January fifth grade students take the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment to help determine the appropriate math placement for them in middle school. Please see the letter on the right for more information.