SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sherman Elementary School is located at 5618 N 14th Avenue, Omaha. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 240 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 15:1. Recent data show roughly 27% of students are proficient in math and about 17% are proficient in reading. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. The???????????????? atmosphere in the school is that of inclusion and a sense of community, where the employees are doing their best to serve a population that is both diverse and economically disadvantaged. Residences in the area around the school are mostly going to be in the price bracket of $130,000 to $180,000, which quite a number of families consider to be within their financial reach when taking the school zone into account. Parents frequently describe teachers as both loving and communicative. Staff members, truly dedicated to their success, foster a culture-rich environment where children thrive. Sherman Elementary School is on the way to becoming the best elementary school in Nebraska, thanks to the community engagement driven by the people themselves and their continuous support.

Sherman Elementary School’s PTO meeting will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. Families are invited to attend to participate in school planning and updates.

Q1. How does Sherman take care of morning supervision before classes start?

Ans. Staff monitor specific areas where students congregate to ensure a safe and organized wait for their class turn.

Q2. What do they do with take-home reading materials at Sherman?

Ans. Students borrow books from the classroom library, return them on the days they are supposed to, and get new ones based on their reading level and the teacher's advice.

Q3. What do families need to know about asking teachers to meet with them?

Ans. Parents can schedule meetings via email or the office so teachers can prepare with student info and communicate.

Q4. How does Sherman help people move safely on stairs?

Ans. Students obey the rules that are posted, use the handrails, and are supervised when they move from one class to another to stay safe.

Q5. How does the school plan for vision and hearing tests twice a year?

Ans. Health staff do screenings on a schedule set by the district and let families know when more testing or follow-up is needed.