THEY FOUND
Atayla’s Story
When my son started facing challenges in public school, I was desperate to find him a place where he would do well. I contacted OSS and after a tour, I enrolled him which is one of the best decisions I have made. He has grown so much and will graduate in May. Were it not for OSS, I don’t know where he would be. During COVID I began cleaning at OSS three nights a week and doing anything else I could do to help out. The more I was around the students, the more I loved building relationships with them. I didn’t think I could love other people’s children this much, but found out that I could. I asked Mr. Williams if it would be possible to be his assistant since I knew the load he was carrying. It became a reality and I am so happy to be a part of the Street School family. What is very important to me is that we practice Tabula Rasa here. Every student and staff member is given a clean slate and fresh start each day. None of us are perfect and the fact that we embrace second chances, has changed my life. I have a purpose that I did not think I would find! Miss Stormy Administrative Assistant to the Principal
When I walked through the doors of OSS for the first time, it kind of freaked me out. It was so small and old. I wasn’t sure I would like it here. But once I was here, it wasn’t as bad as I thought. I am a very shy person, so I learned to like that it wasn’t big like my other schools. I am a sophomore, and doing well in my classes, and I want to graduate from OSS. What I like most about Omaha Street School is how much the teachers care about me! They make sure I understand what they are teaching, and if I fall behind, they are here to help. They are hands on. My favorite foods are spaghetti with meat sauce and blueberry muffins. I love to read. I could read all day. I like mysteries and history. I also like to play Roadblox and watch Netflix. I also like to write. I have started a novel that I want to finish someday. Even though I wasn’t sure about coming here, I am so glad I did. I know the teachers will help me graduate and help me to go to culinary school at METRO.
Omaha Street School is giving me the confidence to succeed and become what I want to pursue in life.
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