Omaha Public Schools

Zum Hosts First School Bus Driver Hiring Fair After Selection as Omaha Public Schools Transportation Provider

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Omaha Public Schools' selection of Zūm as a transportation partner beginning in August 2024, the company will host hiring events on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Element Hotel (3253 Dodge Street, Omaha). Certified bus drivers and people considering a new career who have yet to be certified are encouraged to attend.

Key Points: 
  • Through Zum, Omaha's school community will receive state-of-the-art service and peace of mind that comes from enhanced safety features, transparency and increased technology.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Omaha Public Schools to ensure that every student and family has access to the safe, reliable, modern and efficient transportation services they deserve."
  • "Our priority is safe and reliable trips to and from school," said Trevis Sallis, executive director of student transportation at Omaha Public Schools.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to deliver safe, reliable and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

StrongMind Announces Partnership with Omaha Virtual School

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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CHANDLER, Ariz., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StrongMind announced a new partnership with the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) to provide comprehensive digital courses for students in grades 6-12 at the Omaha Virtual School (OVS).

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StrongMind announced a new partnership with the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) to provide comprehensive digital courses for students in grades 6-12 at the Omaha Virtual School (OVS).
  • "StrongMind is very excited to partner with the Omaha Virtual School (OVS) to provide high-quality digital courses for students in grades 6-12," says Melissa Slone, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services at StrongMind.
  • Our teachers appreciated the abundance of teacher resources that were available to them to support blended and virtual learning instructional models, as we support both," said Wendy Lowenstein, Director of the Omaha Virtual School, at the May 1, Omaha Public Schools school board meeting.
  • Together, StrongMind and the Omaha Virtual School will provide highly engaging, flexible learning options that let students and families thrive.