Junior High
Welcome To Concordia Junior High

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
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Junior High Team

Amy Schwarting
Jr.-Sr. High Principal

Jennifer Abbott
Spanish & Language Arts

Ryan Baney
8th Grade

Alexis Burrow
Mathematics

Hannah Nunnenkamp-Engelman
Music

Sarah Glover
Language Arts

Andy Jipp
Discipleship

Gail Klemp
Academic Success Center

Peter Klemp
Instrumental Music

Joyce Miller
Handbells

Keaton Sturm
Science

Jennifer Shearer
Accountant

Ken Kulus
Jr. High Activities Director

Preston Doerr
Asst. Principal, Mathematics, & Spanish

John DeBoer
CTE & Business & Science

Tina Festner
Sewing & Learning Center

Nathan Hancock
Social Studies & Wrestling

Jennifer Handke
Art & Yearbook

Natasha Jensen
Language Arts

Rachael Means
Orchestra

Matt Mueller
STEM/Robotics

Audrey Sado
Theology & PE

Marty Senechal
PE

Adolph Shepardson
PE & Health