Cather Elementary School

Cather Elementary School Opened in 1968
Mascot: Mustangs
Namesake: Willa Cather was a famous American author
who grew up in Nebraska We are one of only eight schools in the U.S.

The Core Knowledge Foundation recognizes The Millard Core Academy at Cather as an Official Core School. This recognition was first awarded by the Core Knowledge Foundation in 1997. Any school recognized as an Official Core Knowledge School meets the high standards set forth by the Foundation. The Millard Core Academy at Cather is one of the first 17 schools to receive this official status. In 2015

, the Millard Core Academy at Cather was awarded the Core Knowledge Distinguished Honor Award for collaborative planning in conjunction with its official status. Schools of Distinction are recognized by the Core Knowledge Foundation as offering a superior educational experience. who have achieved this level of excellence.

📚 Thank you, Mustang families!We loved seeing so many of you at Curriculum Night yesterday! Thank you for taking the tim...
08/28/2026

📚 Thank you, Mustang families!
We loved seeing so many of you at Curriculum Night yesterday! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about your child's classroom, connect with teachers, and be part of the Cather community.
Here's to a great year together! 🐴💚💙

We had an AMAZING first full week!! 🐎
08/21/2026

We had an AMAZING first full week!! 🐎

🎉 Meet Our New Mustangs! 🎉We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Cather Elementary family! 💙💚Take a look at our ...
08/17/2026

🎉 Meet Our New Mustangs! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Cather Elementary family! 💙💚
Take a look at our newest staff members and learn a little more about each of them. We’re so glad they’re part of our Mustang team! 🐴

📸 Picture Day is coming! 📸Mark your calendars for Friday, August 21—it's Picture Day at Cather Elementary!📬 Picture pack...
08/14/2026

📸 Picture Day is coming! 📸
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 21—it's Picture Day at Cather Elementary!
📬 Picture package and ordering information was sent home with students today. Be sure to check backpacks for all the details!
Make sure your Mustang is ready to smile! 🐴💚💙
📅 Picture Day: Friday, August 21
We can't wait to see all those Mustang smiles!

What an amazing first day for our Mustangs!! Let's do it again tomorrow!
08/12/2026

What an amazing first day for our Mustangs!! Let's do it again tomorrow!

08/12/2026
🐴 The countdown continues: TOMORROW is the big day! 🎉💡 Pack backpacks, double-check supplies, and get to bed early!💚 We ...
08/11/2026

🐴 The countdown continues: TOMORROW is the big day! 🎉
💡 Pack backpacks, double-check supplies, and get to bed early!
💚 We are ready for a fantastic school year at Cather - see you tomorrow morning, Mustangs!

🐴 The countdown continues: only TWO more days until we welcome our Mustangs back to school!💡 A good night's sleep makes ...
08/10/2026

🐴 The countdown continues: only TWO more days until we welcome our Mustangs back to school!
💡 A good night's sleep makes the first day even better!
🏫 We can't wait to see all of our Mustangs tonight at back to school night from 4:30-6 pm! 💚💙

🐴 The countdown continues: only 3 more days until we welcome our Mustangs back to school!💡 Get backpacks ready and start...
08/09/2026

🐴 The countdown continues: only 3 more days until we welcome our Mustangs back to school!
💡 Get backpacks ready and start choosing your first day outfit!
🏫 Back to School Night is this week - Monday, August 10 from 4:30-6 pm.
❤️ We are so excited for a great year!

🐴 The countdown continues: 4 days until we welcome our Mustangs back to school!💡 Double check the supply list and make s...
08/08/2026

🐴 The countdown continues: 4 days until we welcome our Mustangs back to school!
💡 Double check the supply list and make sure everything is labeled with your child's name.
🏫 The hallways at Cather are almost ready to be filled with students again! 💚

Address

3030 S 139th Plz
Omaha, NE
68144

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:15pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:45pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:45pm

Telephone

(402)7151315

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