The 4th Annual Back-to-School Kickoff event was held at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) South on Thursday, Sept 14, 2017. This year's theme was "Attend, Achieve, Graduate!" Sponsors of this family event were the D2 Center, the Latino Center of the Midlands, the...
Please join us this Friday for our next summer elective credit class, Literacy & Life Skills. This is a great opportunity to earn one more elective credit before school starts this fall. Two excellent teachers lead this class with a focus on a positive learning...
Please join us starting next week for the first in our summer elective credit class offerings. These classes are a great way to knock out an elective in a short period, working with two fabulous teachers who specialize in creating a rigorous and caring classroom with...
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, D2 Center staff hosted breakfast at the D2 Center for Omaha Public Schools (OPS) staff from the Independent Studies and Accelere Multiple Pathways programs. Many D2 Center students are enrolled in these programs as they make progress towards...
This summer we’re offering two opportunities to earn elective credits at the D2 Center. If you’re in need of electives, this is a great way to get caught up! Class sizes are small and students get one-on-one attention from our amazing staff of caring,...
Once again the D2 Center is participating in Omaha Gives!, a 24-hour charitable challenge set for May 24, 2017, hosted by the Omaha Community Foundation and sponsored by American National Bank. Please consider a donation to the D2 Center to help us further our mission...
Youth Academic Navigator (YAN) Curtis Morgan (pictured) and Director Greg Emmel attended the Cradle to Career: 9th Annual State of Education event in North Omaha on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at North High School. The D2 Center had an information table and is one of...
Four D2 Center staff members assisted with planning and participated in the 3rd annual Back to School Kickoff at the South Campus of Metropolitan Community College (MCC) on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The event is a partnership with the GOALS Center, the Latino...
On June 16, 2016 we celebrated our graduates with pizza, prizes and, of course, cake! Here are a couple photos from the event -- please take a look at our album on Facebook for a few more. Thanks everyone for coming, and congratulations, graduates!! ...
On May 24, 2016, we hosted the staff of the OPS Independent Studies Program (ISP) for a lunch to celebrate a successful school year, and to show them our appreciation for all their hard work. Many D2 Center students attend ISP or have attended ISP at some point on...
The D2 Center is pleased to participate in Omaha Gives! again this year. Omaha Gives! is an annual 24-hour online charitable event, starting at midnight on Wednesday, May 25. Please consider donating to the D2 Center to help us as we support students in their efforts...
On Monday, April 25, 2016, we celebrated a successful school year with some of the teachers and staff from the OPS Accelere Program, where many D2 Center students are enrolled. To show our appreciation, we hosted breakfast at the D2 Center. Thank you for taking time...
Last week, co-director Greg Emmel and I were in Dubuque, IA, for the fifth annual National League of Cities Reengagement Plus! Convening. This year's host, Reengage Dubuque, is a partnership between the Dubuque Community School District, Northeast Iowa Community...
Three D2 Center staff members and a Board member attended the Education in North Omaha Annual Summit at North High School on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The Summit featured special guest speaker Byron V. Garrett, chairman of the National Family Engagement Alliance...
Next week the D2 Center is offering two opportunities for students to participate in the Careers & Community Engagement Program: a tour of Metropolitan Community College (Nov. 5), and an Organization Workshop (Nov. 6) to help students prepare for success. *D2...
D2 Center students, please join us for our next summer elective credit class, Literacy & Life Skills. This class is taught by two retired, certified teachers who specialize in creating a positive learning environment with plenty of individual attention. Please see...
Reminder that our Better Family Health elective credit class starts June 29. See below and please call 402-502-8534 to sign up. Better Family Health: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 17 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. weekdays; no class Friday, July 3 or Monday, July 6) Study and...
We have several opportunities this month to explore careers with our Careers Project Coordinator, Jerrie Glassman. Remember, if you spend enough hours with Mrs. Glassman, you can earn an elective credit! Plus you'll have some ideas about your future! Please call...
This Monday, April 27, we are offering two opportunities for students to participate in our Careers & Community Engagement Program. Please note there is no school for Omaha Public Schools that day. Iowa Western Community College Tour (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) Are...
We are thrilled to announce that the D2 Center will be participating in Omaha Gives! this year. Omaha Gives! is a 24-hour community-wide charitable challenge powered by the Omaha Community Foundation and presented by American National Bank. This online event begins at...
Spend your spring break constructively by participating in these activities designed to help jump-start your thinking on careers! Talk to your YAN or call 402-502-8534 to sign up. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9:00 - 11:00 AM CAREER ASSESSMENT: What do you want to be when...
Omaha Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will conduct CPR / FIRST AID / AED Training at the D2 Center on Friday, March 6, 2015, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This training is FREE to D2 Center students. This certification will not only help you save lives of people you...
The 2014 Reengagement Plus Convening was held in Portland, Oregon on December 10 and 11. The gathering of 250 people from 38 communities in 22 states included site visits to Portland’s Reconnection Center as well as a variety of alternative schools in the Portland...
D2 Center students, please join us for a tour of the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha and Applied Technology campuses on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Meet at the D2 Center at 8:00 AM. A continental breakfast and bus transportation to both campuses will be...
The D2 Center once again will provide our students the opportunity to take elective credit classes at the D2 Center this summer. One or two experienced and certified teachers provide individual student attention and great opportunities for learning and earning a...
D2 Center seniors and parents are invited to a free financial aid completion seminar led by Brad Brown from Education Quest. Where: D2 Center When: Friday, February 28th from 4-6:30 pm. If you're interested in post-secondary education/training, this is a great...
Update! Here are some photos from this event: D2 Center students and parents, please join us for a Trades Tour at Metropolitan Community College on Monday, February 24, from 5:15 - 8:30 PM. Meet at the D2 Center at 5:15, where a bus will pick you up and take you to...
We're pleased to offer students the opportunity to help our community and earn hours toward a Careers & Community Engagement Program elective credit. The University of Nebraska-Omaha Office of Civic and Social Responsibility will facilitate their annual Martin...
*Update 1/06/2014: this event is postponed due to extreme cold weather. Stay tuned for a new date and time!* D2 Center students, please join us for a Trades Tour at Metropolitan Community College on Monday, January 6, from 12:15 - 3:30 PM. Meet at the D2 Center at...
D2 Center students, please join us on Friday, January 3, from 1-4 PM for a party to celebrate the new year, a new semester, and sadly to say goodbye to our YANs Cathy Curry and Patrick Taylor. Stop on by for food, drinks and fun! UPDATE 1/07/2014: This was a great...