February 5 2026

Important Calendar Dates

• February 11 – Early Dismissal*
• February 13 & 16 – No School
• February 25 – Early Dismissal*
• March 5 – No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences
• March 6 – No School / Kingdom Leaders Gala
• March 18 – Early Dismissal*
• March 23–27 – No School / Spring Break
• April 3 & 6 – No School / Easter Break

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

2026–2027 Academic Calendar

The 2026–2027 academic calendar is available for planning purposes. Please note that it remains subject to change based on the needs of our school community.

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

2026 Gala – Class Donations Requested by 2/13!

Class contributions to the annual Kingdom Leaders Gala make it the huge success it is, raising over $230,000 in 2025! $39,326 raised through class gifts to the Silent and Live Auctions, Lucky Horseshoes, Dessert Dash, and more!

K-5, 9th, & 10th Grade Parents:

You may Venmo the school at CLSO-Mustangs with the memo Gala and your child's grade - we will do the shopping for each class's auction item this year! Mrs. Carlson's 3rd grade class has a leader - Nicole Vogel. Please watch for communications from her!

6th & 7th Grade Parents:

Dessert Dash signup is available here!

8th Grade Parents:

Lucky Horseshoes gift cards can be dropped off at the main office, attn: Kristin. You may also Venmo CLSO-Mustangs with the memo line: Gala Lucky

11th and 12th Grade Parents:

Spirit Pull donations may be delivered to the main office, attn: Kristin, or you may Venmo CLSO-Mustangs with the memo line: Gala Spirit

Thank you!

Partnering with Families on Healthy Technology Use

Concordia is excited to partner with The Social Institute to support students and families as they navigate technology—including social media, devices, and A.I.—in healthy, age-appropriate, and God-honoring ways. This spring, students will engage in classroom lessons, and families are invited to explore free, flexible resources designed to support your approach to technology at home. Click below to learn more and access your free parent Toolkit account.

The Social Institute: Partnering with Families

The Wizard of Oz

Join us for the High School Musical production of The Wizard of Oz.

Performance Dates and Times:

• March 13 – 7:00 pm
• March 14 – 2:00 pm
• March 14 – 7:00 pm

Click here to get your tickets today!

Volunteers Needed – Sports Physical Clinic

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Athletic Trainers, and other healthcare providers are needed for the Sports Physical Clinic. Please complete the Volunteer Availability Survey by February 27 if you can help. The clinic date will be announced after survey responses are reviewed.

Volunteer Availability Survey

Kingdom Leaders Gala – Auction Donations

Scan the QR or click here to access the donation form.

8th Annual Concordia Children’s Business Fair

Everyone is invited to attend the Children's Business Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 am–1:00 pm.

Students do NOT need to attend Concordia to participate as a vendor—friends are welcome!


Click here to register to be a vendor at the Concordia Children’s Business Fair. Participant sign-up is due Friday, February 14.

Questions? Contact businessfair@concordiaomaha.org.

$500,000 Thrive Campaign Matching Challenge
Since the December 8th launch of the $500,000 Matching Challenge to the Thrive Campaign, over $160,000 has been received and matched dollar for dollar! Thank you! These gifts get us closer to our goal of closing out the Thrive Campaign.

All NEW gifts to Thrive received between now and June 30, 2026 will be matched 1:1.

*This challenge match does not count toward existing pledges.

Volunteers Needed for Winter Events!

Check Bound for opportunities to volunteer — from concessions and admissions to event setup and cleanup. 


• Click here for a visual guide on signing up using your computer.
• Click here for a visual guide on using the app.
  

Your support makes our events possible — thank you in advance for helping out!

Booster Club

Mustang Market

The Mustang Market has all the merchandise you need to support your student. Orders are shipped directly to your home. Click here to be redirected to the Market! 



Please note: School uniform attire is not available on the Mustang Market.

Our Concordia Community

Moms in Prayer

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



• Scripture readings were from 2 Samuel 22:29, Psalm 119:105, and John 8:12.
• We prayed for staff members: Mr. Tyler Nicholas, High School Counselor, Mrs. Becky Niemack, Elementary Aide, Mrs. Hannah Nunnenkamp-Engelman, Middle & High School Music, and Mrs. Laura Rice, Director of Admissions.

Join us on Friday mornings at 8:15 am in the main conference room!

We also have a GroupMe where prayer requests and the weekly prayer guide are shared. For more information, contact Melissa Lorang at 402-350-0253.

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!

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.