Mrs. Vargas Principal
Weather Cancellation Phone Number:
402.905.3588
Omaha Public Schools
Every Student. Every Day. Prepared for Success.
Castelar Cardinals ~ Determined to Succeed!
Castelar Elementary is located at 2316 S. 18th Street in the heart of South Omaha. Castelar staff is dedicated in providing quality education to students in Prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school offers English as a Second Language support, a unique K-5 Dual Language Program and a top rated Kids Club/ZAP(Zoo Afterschool Program) before and after school program. Castelar's mission is to inspire lifelong learners in achieving excellence. It is important that the entire school community work together and collaborate to create a strong and safe learning environment. Therefore, the involvement of parents and our community, as part of our team, ensures that each child will achieve both academic and social success.
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Watch D.O.G.S. is a school based father involvement program that works to support education and safety within the school. Fathers, Grandfathers, or male Guardians can volunteer their time before, during, or after school. Watch D.O.G.S. are encouraged to come to lunch with their child and help supervise during recess. Watch D.O.G.S. are welcome at arrival and dismissal times to assist with student safety at these times. One of the great benefits of Watch D.O.G.S. is the classroom experience. Watch D.O.G.S. can see what their child is learning, and with preplanning they may be able to do a read a loud to their child’s class.
Contact Ms. Rose Pope for more information, 531.299.1160
School Year Begins, August 14th
First Day of ZAP, August 19th
First Day of PreK, August 19th
Early Dismissal, August 30th, 12:30 pm
No School, September 2nd
Open House, September 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Picture Day, September 19th
No School, September 20th
No School, September 23rd
Skate City Night, October 3rd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
2019 - 20 School Hours:
School Day: 8:50 am - 4:05 pm
8:35 am Breakfast Doors Open
Kids Club is offered before school.
ZAP is offered after school.
Check out the new Recycling initiative from our Go Green Committee. Bring your old unwanted crayons and dried out markers of any brand. We will take them and recycle them. Don't fill the trash can with them. Feed the Marker Beast.
Twice a week teachers and students put out their recycling. Here at Castelar we are proud of the work that we do to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Castelar's Wellness Plan encourages healthy options for our students and community. Check out our Wellness Tip in each Castelar Newsletter. Please refer to the student handbook for more information about healthy snack options.
By Policy of the Omaha Board of Education, treats made at home may not be given out at school. Please check with the teacher before sending any store bought treats or snacks to school to share with the class. Healthy treat/snack options are low in: sugar, artificial colors or flavors, and calories.
Thank you for all your support encouraging healthy habits for our community.
To find more information about the Castelar Title 1 School Wide Plan click the link below:
Castelar Title 1 School Wide Plan
Did you know that Omaha Public Schools has adjusted their grading scale for the 2017-2018 school year? Click the link to find out more information: OPS Grading Scale 2017 - 2018