Walt Disney Elementary School is a Pre-K-5 elementary school serving about 380 students in Omaha, Nebraska. It was dedicated on December 8, 1974. While many schools in the district are named after famous Nebraskans, Walt Disney Elementary is different. Walt Disney Elementary School is named for a modern hero, an idealist whose efforts to provide wholesome family entertainment have made him one of the best-known persons of the twentieth century. An essay was submitted to be named after Walt Disney in 1974, only eight years after his death. The Walt Disney Company agreed to permit the use of the Disney name, and the school board approved it. Later, the Dolphins were voted for as the mascot.
Mission Statement:
Walt Disney Elementary, a diverse school devoted to each child, guarantees all students will achieve personal and academic excellence by providing high-quality educational experiences that foster integrity, develop character, and empower students to succeed in a global society.
Millard Board of Education
Stacy Jolley
Mike Kennedy
Amanda McGill Johnson
Justin Curtis
Linda Poole
Lisa Schoenberger
Administration
Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent