October 2, 2025

Week of October 6 - October 10

Middle & High School Bell Schedules:

M: Worship Schedule

T: Worship Schedule

W: Worship Schedule

Th: No School

F: No School

Important Calendar Dates

• October 6 - School Picture Retakes
• October 9 - No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 10 - No School
• October 15 - Super Bowl (6-8) / Testing Day (9-12)
• October 15 - Dismissal Times: 12:10 pm (K-5); 12:30 pm (6-8); 12:20 pm (9-12)
• October 24 - Experience Concordia Day: 12:30 - 3:00 pm (Grade 5 and prospective 6-12 students)
• October 24 - Dismissal (6-12): 12:30 pm (current 6-8); 12:20 pm (current 9-12); No Concordia Club for Middle School
• October 29 - Early Dismissal*
• October 31 - No School
• November 12 - Early Dismissal*
• November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break

*Early Dismissal Times: Elementary 1:40 pm; Middle School 2:00 pm; High School 1:50 pm

2025-2026 Academic Calendars

Reporting Attendance

• Attendance includes late arrivals, early dismissals, and any absence.
• Submit a separate form for each student and each day absent.
• Concordia-related events don’t require a form.
• When picking up a Middle or High School student for an appointment, etc., you must call the front office for your student to be released from the building.

School Picture Retakes (K–12) – Monday, October 6

All students need to have a school picture taken for our student information system (FACTS). Ordering prints is optional.

Retake Date: Monday, October 6

Order/View: Scholastic Photography

Keyword: Concordia

• Grades 6–12: Use your student’s 5-digit ID as the online code when ordering online (Student numbers are printed above the barcode on Student ID cards).

Picture Retake Instructions:

• First-time takers: If this is your student’s first picture session, no action is required.
• All students: Please return the original picture package if you want a retake. K–5 pictures have not yet been distributed.
• For students who did not previously order:
• If you reviewed your pictures online, but didn't order, and would like a retake, submit a $5 cash payment in an envelope. Be sure to include your student’s name on the envelope.
• Return the completed order envelope along with the $5 payment to the school office.

Questions?

Contact Scholastic Photography at info@scholasticphotography.com or 402-342-6599.

Parent-Teacher Conferences (K–12) – October 9

Conference Dinner & Snacks – October 9

Concordia parent groups, Hands & Feet and PAC, will provide meals for staff during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 9.

Drop-off:

• Wednesday, Oct. 8, Front Office,

7:30 am – 4:00 pm

• Thursday, Oct. 9, Teacher’s Lounge,

7:30 am – 8:15 am

Please indicate if your dish will be dropped off for heating or brought HOT at 4:00 pm. Disposable containers work best. If you use a reusable container, please label it with your name. Pick-up will be in the Front Office on Monday, Oct. 13.

If you have any questions or need to arrange a special drop-off time, contact Melissa Lorang at 402-350-0253.

Concordia Club (K– 8) – October 15

October 15 is a testing day for grades 9–12, and all students will have a half-day of school. Families planning to use the Concordia Club in the afternoon will have the option to sign up for a Westside sack lunch. Students not picked up by 12:45 will be taken to Concordia Club.

All K–8 families must complete this form by October 10, even if you will not be using Concordia Club: Concordia Club Sign-Up Form

When completing the form, please indicate:

1. Whether or not your child will attend Concordia Club.
2. If your child will attend, choose one lunch option:

• Bring a sack lunch from home
• Order a sack lunch from Westside (billed through FACTS; must be ordered ahead of time)

November Lunch Orders (6-12)

November lunch ordering is open! Orders for November are due Monday, October 20.

November Menu | How to Order

Fall Open Gyms – Boys Basketball (4–8)

If athletes are currently in football and can’t make early dates, come when you’re able!

Dates & Times for the next two weeks:

• 10/5: 4:00–5:30
• 10/8: 7:00–8:30 (time change!)
• 10/12: 4:00–5:30
• 10/15: 5:30–7:00
  

Where: Main Gym

More Info: Check Bound for full schedule

We hope to see your athlete at as many sessions as possible!

Dance Team Clinic

Sign your student up for a fun dance clinic!

• Clinic Date: Wednesday, October 22 – 3:15–5:15 pm
• Cost: $40 (includes a sweatshirt, snack, and game admission)
• Registration Deadline: Monday, October 13
• Halftime Performance: Friday, October 24
  (Home Varsity Football Game vs. Wahoo, 7:00 pm)

To register, text Coach Andrea at 402-490-6083

There are no middle school-specific updates for this week!

Counselor Notes from Mr. Nicholas

Click the link below to view notes about ACT testing dates and registrations, upcoming college rep visits, and FAFSA night information from Mr. Nicholas, School Counselor.

2025–2026 Yearbook – Last Day for Sale Pricing: Friday, October 3!

The ’25–’26 yearbooks are on sale now — Click here to order! Don’t wait — prices increase after October 3rd. Reach out to Mrs. Johnson in person or via email with questions.

Centered Youth Night – October 11

The next Centered Youth Night will take place on Saturday, October 11 at Concordia. All high school students in Omaha and the surrounding area are invited! This event is free and will include games, snacks, music, and a message.

Girls Basketball – 2025–26 Season

Have your athletes mark their calendars for the Girls Basketball preseason meeting!

Click the graphic to email Coach Rebecca Hughes with questions.

Booster Club

Upcoming Booster Club Meetings

All parents and guardians are invited! Meetings are in Room 501 (near the aux gym). We would love to see you there!


Dates:

• October 13, 6:00 pm – More Info
• November 10, 6:00 pm – More Info
• December 8, 6:00 pm – More Info

Mustang Market
Click the graphic to be redirected to the Mustang Market.

Our Concordia Community

Moms in Prayer

Last week at Moms in Prayer, we prayed to our GENTLE God.

• Scripture readings were from Isaiah 40:11; 1 Kings 19:11-12; Matthew 11:28-29; Matthew 21:5
• We prayed for each Academy 5th grade and High School 11th grade student.
• We prayed for staff members: Mrs.Tina Festner, Middle School Teacher, Mr. Jacob Fink, High School Teacher, Mrs. Mallory Fink, Ignite Teacher, and Mrs. Melinda Flick Elementary Aide.

We invite you to join us in the conference room on Friday mornings at 8:15 am. Please note that there will be no meeting on October 10 due to a school holiday. We also have a GroupMe where prayer requests and the weekly prayer guide are shared. For more information, please contact Melissa Lorang at 402-350-0253.

Craft Fair – November 15

Vendor applications are still open for the Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha Craft Fair! Booths are $50, and the event typically draws 300+ shoppers. Proceeds support students attending mission trips. Please share with friends and family—apply today!



General Information & Guidelines | Vendor Application

Sponsorship Opportunity!

Support Concordia’s amazing staff and promote your business!

For just $500, your business will be featured for an entire month in the following places:



• Fort Street Marquee
• Hallway digital screens
• Staff lounge
• A dedicated social media post

Click here to sponsor a full month of snacks and treats. Thank you for making a difference!

Association Congregations

Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha is supported by 17 member congregations dedicated to Christ-centered education. They contribute through prayer, financial support, school promotion, and volunteer service.

Most congregations help member families with tuition, typically offering $500 to $1,000 per student. View a list of Association Congregations here!

Raise Right Orders

The Raise Right program is a fundraising tool that Concordia offers as a way for families to earn money toward their tuition. Click here to view a list of Raise Right

retailers. View this short video for more information.

Enrollment code: E24AA9L3539L 

Contact Jennifer Shearer at 402-445-4000 or by email with questions.

**Any order that is solely ScripNow (emailed certificates instead of cards) can be submitted at any time and will be released when a check is received at the office (there are no shipping fees). Another payment option is VENMO: @CLSO-Mustangs (Please make sure to note SCRIP in the "for" line.)

Helpful Links

BOUND School Calendar

C.A.R.E. Submission Form

Safe2Help Reporting

Safe2Help Information

Safe2HelpNE is a report system designed for students, staff, and parents to anonymously report concerning behavior that could impact the safety of students or schools across Nebraska. Reportable behaviors could include, but are not limited to:

• School threats • Bullying • Suicide concern • Crime

• Domestic violence • Abuse • A friend’s physical or mental health

Schedule a Meeting/Event/Activity

To ensure our school operates smoothly, all meetings, events, and activities must be scheduled through our Events Coordinator or Operations Director. Please use the link in the heading to request campus space for events, including team meals, meetings, senior photos and more.

Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha does not advertise outside organizations or services through the Mustang Memo. The intended purposes for the weekly Mustang Memo are to share the internal news of CLSO and events that directly benefit our students through our partner organizations.

Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.