Junior High
Welcome To Concordia Junior High
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Welcome to Concordia Junior High! We are proud of our outstanding educational program supported by a close sense of community that inspires in every student a passion to excel. There are three essential characteristics of high performing junior high schools: a rigorous academic program that encourages students to exceed their own expectations; a strong family-like community that ensures every student makes new friends and knows a sense of belonging and support; and finally, a diverse curriculum that allows students to wonder, discover, create, and envision a future with a wide variety of potential interests. At Concordia Junior High we also have a solid Discipleship program to grow each student’s faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ask any junior high student what is most important about junior high and you will hear “friends.” But as parents and educators, we know there is so much more. Our young teens will grow as much during junior high as they did from infancy through the toddler years—physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our junior high staff loves this age group! The quirky humor, the occasional clumsiness and the insatiable desire to “know it all” all present opportunities to connect with and inspire students in unique ways. We are here to stretch their minds and their hearts. But, most importantly, we are here to share the amazing love of Jesus with each student.
Amy Schwarting, Principal
Highlights
- We know that Jesus Christ needs to not only be the foundation but the center of each portion of a student's day.
- We know it takes a partnership between home and school to develop young students into successful young adults.
- We know that curriculum needs to be focused on core subjects yet provide opportunities for exploration of elective areas such as foreign language, art/textiles, political science, technology applications, journalism and music.
- We know students thrive on opportunities beyond the classroom to develop team building, leadership, organizational and relational skills. Some areas students can delve into include fine arts, athletics, student council, bible studies and yearbook.
- We know many are hurting and in need within our community and could benefit from some outreach. We also know our students gain so much valuable experience by volunteering in and around the Omaha metro area that we developed Faith In Action Day for each semester of our school year. While serving others during a school day, students can share the light of Jesus Christ with a stranger.
Admissions Information
If you would like additional information, or to speak with our admissions staff please click on this button to fill out the form.
To apply for the 2024-2025 school year, please reach out to Dawn Cooksey at dawn.cooksey@concordiaomaha.org for an application.”
Junior High Team
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Amy Schwarting
Jr. - Sr. High Principal
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Preston Doerr
Asst. Principal & Mathematics
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Jennifer Abbott
Spanish &
English Language Arts
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Ryan Baney
Social Studies
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Alexis Burrow
Mathematics
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John DeBoer
Business & Science
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Tina Festner
Sewing &
Academic Success Center
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Sarah Glover
English Language Arts
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Nathan Hancock
Social Studies
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Natasha Jensen
English Language Arts
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Andy Jipp
Theology
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Gail Klemp
Academic Success Center
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Peter Klemp
Instrumental Music
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Ken Kulus
Activities Director
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Rachael Means
Orchestra
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Joyce Miller
Handbells
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Matt Mueller
Robotics
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Hannah Nunnenkamp-Engelman
Music
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Audrey Sado
Theology
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Marty Senechal
PE
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Adolph Shepardson
PE & Health
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Keaton Sturm
Science