TEACHER PROJECT FUNDS
Again this year we will be awarding Teacher Project Funds. These fund requests are meant to be an optional source of funds for small, but important teacher-based projects that are often not included in standard school budgets and neglected by traditional foundations and corporations. Funds are designed to encourage innovation, development and improvements in education of SHS students.
To apply for Teacher Project Funds, you must complete our application, and, once approved internally at SHS, return it to the Alumni Office (office@omahasouthalumni.com). As you plan your year, please know that there are three cycles in which an application can be turned in. Awards are limited to $500 for each project request. Additional monies may be available for follow-up requests based on board review and approval.
It is during the April, October, and January board meetings that Teacher Project Fund request applications are reviewed and voted on for approval. To be considered, please have your forms submitted by one of the three Close Dates noted above. You will receive a notification of the status of your request if approved by the board. We do ask that you send in a follow-up write-up and pictures (posted on our FB page is fine) of the students participating.
We are able to fund student scholarships and teacher project funds with proceeds from our annual activities and fundraisers. Last year we awarded $30,000 to SHS grads! We'd love for you to join us at any of our events. Your participation is appreciated!
Again, thank you for all that you do for the students at South High and best wishes for a successful school year!
We are able to fund student scholarships and teacher project funds with proceeds from our annual activities and fundraisers. Last year we awarded $30,000 to SHS grads! We'd love for you to join us at any of our events. Your participation is appreciated!
- Lottery (September 16, 2023)
- Bowling Party (Spring 2023 TBD)
- Packers 500 Club (March 1, 2023)
- Packers Give (May 24, 2023)
- Golf Classic (July 30, 2023)
Again, thank you for all that you do for the students at South High and best wishes for a successful school year!
PAST APPRECIATION BREAKFASTS
2019-2020 Pancake Breakfast
2019-2020 Pancake Breakfast
Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award Winners from South
The Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award is given annually to 15 OPS teachers who instill in students a desire to learn and achieve, understand the individual needs of students and encourage their talents, and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their individual subject matter and possess the ability to share it effectively with students.
Did you know that there have been 25 outstanding teachers at SHS who are Buffett Award winners? Each teacher received a silver medal, $10,000 cash. Recent winners also received $500 in McDonald’s gift certificates.
Those teachers (in alphabetical order) and the years of their awards are listed below.
2010 Robert Bacome
2006 Jay Ball
2022 Laura Chambers
2001 Karen Clark
1999 Carole DeBuse
1993 James Eisenhardt
1992 Sally Fellows
2021 Coral Hannah
2021 Hannah Holguin
1999 Shawn Hoschar
1998 Thomas Jodlowski
1988 Melanee Kvasnicka
2007 Susana Lara
2003 John Moore
2014 Melissa Peterson
2010 Sara Point
2005 Jeff Potter
2003 Steven Pulverenti
1995 Betty Schuler-Weingarten
1992 Joanne Sokalsky
2021 Aaron Stepp
2017 Kim Talamantes
2016 John Tripp
1993 Antoinette Turnquist
2004 Ann Underriner
2011 Maria Walinski-Peterson
2000 Marjorie Waterman
2016 David Weisser
The Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award is given annually to 15 OPS teachers who instill in students a desire to learn and achieve, understand the individual needs of students and encourage their talents, and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their individual subject matter and possess the ability to share it effectively with students.
Did you know that there have been 25 outstanding teachers at SHS who are Buffett Award winners? Each teacher received a silver medal, $10,000 cash. Recent winners also received $500 in McDonald’s gift certificates.
Those teachers (in alphabetical order) and the years of their awards are listed below.
2010 Robert Bacome
2006 Jay Ball
2022 Laura Chambers
2001 Karen Clark
1999 Carole DeBuse
1993 James Eisenhardt
1992 Sally Fellows
2021 Coral Hannah
2021 Hannah Holguin
1999 Shawn Hoschar
1998 Thomas Jodlowski
1988 Melanee Kvasnicka
2007 Susana Lara
2003 John Moore
2014 Melissa Peterson
2010 Sara Point
2005 Jeff Potter
2003 Steven Pulverenti
1995 Betty Schuler-Weingarten
1992 Joanne Sokalsky
2021 Aaron Stepp
2017 Kim Talamantes
2016 John Tripp
1993 Antoinette Turnquist
2004 Ann Underriner
2011 Maria Walinski-Peterson
2000 Marjorie Waterman
2016 David Weisser