ACT, NSCAS For Juniors Scheduled For April 6 At Omaha Public School

Press release from the Omaha Public Schools:

March 12, 2021

On Tuesday, April 6, all Omaha Public Schools juniors at the high school level will participate in required state testing. Juniors will take the ACT or the NSCAS Alternate Assessment depending on their program. Attendance is critical, and it is important that juniors arrive at school on time at 7:40 a.m. Buses will run as normal for all high schools, and students will have the opportunity to stay for lunch and regular dismissal at 3:05 p.m. Building principals will provide information regarding post-test activities and release information.

Due to testing parameters, there will be no school for students in grades 9, 10 and 12 on Tuesday, April 6.

As we continue to place the health and safety of all students and staff at the forefront, please know that our schools will maintain COVID-19 safety measures on test day to ensure your student’s safety to the greatest extent possible. Facial coverings will be required as well. Please do not send your student to test on April 6 if they are not feeling well or have been potentially exposed to anyone who may be or is known to be positive for COVID-19. Those currently in the Remote Learning Program have received information about on-site testing as well.

If you have specific questions about this opportunity, please reach out to your student’s school.

This press release was produced by the Omaha Public Schools. The views expressed are the author's own.