D2 Center Youth Academic Navigator (YAN) Curtis Morgan and two of his students, Brandon and James, attended the 10th Annual State of Education in North Omaha Summit on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The D2 Center had a resource table at the Summit, and Executive...
On October 5 we celebrated all of our graduates over the 2016-17 school year with food, games, music, and of course, cake. We can't wait to see who we'll be celebrating next year! Check out the photo album on Facebook.
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...
Alejandra needed one last elective credit in order to earn her diploma this past summer, so she came to the D2 Center and took the class "Better Family Health" with teachers Clem Bell and Dianne Kielniarz. She earned her final credit and we celebrated her on July 17,...
Now available: the D2 Center Annual Report (PDF) for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Our Annual Report offers information about the students we serve, programs and services, and staff. The report also includes results from our new Reengagement Pilot Project as well as...
Hearty congrats to our latest round of graduates. These students persevered and earned their diplomas over the last few months. Congratulations again and please keep in touch! The D2 Center Career Navigator can assist our graduates with postsecondary and career...
After-school tutoring begins at the D2 Center on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Please join us for assistance in math, reading, and more. See below for details, and please call 402-502-8534 with any questions. Tutoring Opportunities Certified teachers are available on...
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...
Big congratulations to two D2 Center students attending the OPS Accelere program who earned scholarships to Metro Community College. Arlin earned Student of Distinction for $1500. She is considering different fields of study, leaning towards becoming a dental...
Huge congratulations to these D2 Center students who earned their high school diploma this spring! These students worked hard and overcame various obstacles to graduate and we are so proud of you. Remember, just because you graduated doesn't mean we say goodbye -- we...
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,...
The current 2016-17 school year has been the pilot year for the new Services Agreement between the D2 Center and Omaha Public Schools (OPS). The agreement creates a partnership with the school district where the D2 Center now assists OPS with outreach to students who...
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...
D2 Center staff members worked together to develop four value statements that reflect the work we do here every day and what we continually strive to achieve. After a series of brainstorming, editing and feedback sessions, we arrived at the final statements below. We...
Congratulations to our latest round of high school graduates who earned their diplomas in Summer and Fall of 2016. These students worked very hard to get the job done and we are extremely proud of them! And don't forget we're here for you if you need assistance with...
There will be no tutoring or elective credit classes over winter break. Tutoring will resume Monday, January 9, 2017. Have a wonderful holiday season, and Happy New Year!
D2 Center Graduates Wall v2.0 is complete and ready for the next round of grads coming up in December! Director Greg Emmel constructed the frame, installed the letters, and put up the photos; student Tyler laminated and trimmed the photos; and honorary D2 Center...
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...
It's that time of year! Here's our tutoring and elective credit class schedule for 2016-17. Let's have a great year! Tutoring Opportunities Certified teachers are available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons between 2 and 5:30 p.m. for help with math, English, and...
Update 9/19/2016: Jerrie no longer works at the D2 Center. Good luck in your endeavors, Jerrie! Today we continue our Meet the Staff series with an interview with D2 Center Career Navigator Jerrie Glassman. Check out the rest of our staff interviews on the Meet the...
D2 Center Board Member Katie Weitz had the opportunity to speak about the D2 Center in a piece about different organizations and initiatives around Omaha on KMTV Morning Blend. Thank you, Katie! Watch the interview.
In the latest installment of our "Meet the Staff" series, get to know our newest hire, Youth Academic Navigator (YAN) Hansel Gonzalez. Learn about other D2 Center staff on our Meet the Staff blog page. Welcome, Hansel! What’s your role at the D2 Center? I am a Youth...
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!! ...
We're thrilled to share some new videos about the D2 Center that capture the essence of what we do here and allow you to see and hear directly from some of our students and staff. The video below is an overview of the D2 Center; visit our video page to see additional...
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...
Huge congratulations to twenty-seven D2 Center students who earned a high school diploma this past spring! We are so proud of these graduates, who overcame various obstacles and life circumstances to walk the stage at graduation. Graduation doesn't necessarily mean...
We could not be more proud of D2 Center graduates Joanna and Dominique, who were awarded the Susan T. Buffett Foundation College Scholarship. The Buffett scholarship provides a full ride to a Nebraska college or university. Joanna graduated from the OPS Accelere...