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Omaha high schools changing to modified blocking schedule to focus on reading and writing in all subjects

The longer classes will have a focus on reading an writing across all subjects as well as a "deeper learning experience."

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THE KETV MOBILE APP OR@KETV.COM. SOME OMAHA STUDENTS WILL SEE THEIR SCHEDULES CHANGE NEXT YEAR. OPS CENTRAL AND WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOLS ARE MOVING TO A MODIFIED BLOCK SCHEDULE. THIS MEANS ALL CLASSES WILL BE ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS, BUT ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, FEWER CLASSES WILL MEET FOR LONGER PERIODS

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2 Omaha high schools changing to modified blocking schedule to focus on reading and writing

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Updated: 10:13 PM CDT Mar 24, 2026

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Omaha Public Schools is changing class schedules at two of its high schools.Omaha Central and Westview High School will move from an A/B block schedule to a modified block schedule, starting in the 2026-27 school year.”This change will allow students to meet with their teachers more often and support strong learning across all classes,” said a letter that was sent to families.Students at those two schools will follow this schedule:All classes on Monday, Tuesday and FridayLonger class periods on Wednesday and ThursdayThe longer classes will have a focus on reading an writing across all subjects as well as a “deeper learning experience.”Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

Omaha Public Schools is changing class schedules at two of its high schools.

Omaha Central and Westview High School will move from an A/B block schedule to a modified block schedule, starting in the 2026-27 school year.

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“This change will allow students to meet with their teachers more often and support strong learning across all classes,” said a letter that was sent to families.

Students at those two schools will follow this schedule:

  • All classes on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
  • Longer class periods on Wednesday and Thursday

The longer classes will have a focus on reading an writing across all subjects as well as a “deeper learning experience.”

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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