Matthew Ray

Superintendent of Omaha Public Schools

Matthew Ray began serving as the superintendent of Omaha Public Schools in July 2024.  Mr. Ray has been with our district for 28 years, most recently as interim superintendent for the 2023-24 school year. Throughout his career at Omaha Public Schools, Mr. Ray has served in key positions to support our young people  and our staff.  He began his career as a student teacher at Ashland Park-Robbins Elementary. Mr. Ray was a district-wide substitute teacher before returning to Ashland ParkRobbins to teach fifth grade. After teaching, he served in various roles in Student and Community Services before becoming executive director of the department. Mr. Ray became board secretary in 2013. In 2018, he became chief of staff, a role which transitioned into the deputy superintendent. 

Mr. Ray was central in creating and adopting Omaha Public Schools current Strategic Plan of Action in 2020. The plan guides our district through 2025 and beyond. With extensive stakeholder input, it established shared organizational values and created a future-focused vision. Mr. Ray’s leadership will continue our districtwide focus on four strategic priorities: academics, staff, financial accountability and our ethic of care. He is committed to engaging with staff, families, and our community as he serves in this role throughout the superintendent search process. 

Mr. Ray earned two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Nebraska Omaha, one in Criminal Justice and a second in Elementary Education. He earned a Master of Science in Educational Administration from UNO in 2000, and his Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2020. Mr. Ray and his wife are the parents of three Omaha Public Schools graduates.

Greeter: Braden Ham

Invocator: Braden Ham

Cashier: Anne Fuhrman

Chair of the Day: Bonnie Gill

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Check out the calendar for the upcoming volunteer and social events! 

Our 70^th High School H.S. Recognition Luncheon is scheduled for 11:45 on Friday, May 1^st at the Champions Run Country Club.  Please CLICK HERE to register.  It is important to register as Champions needs a head count. The cost is $24.  Please attend and act as host at your table for this really great event!

This year’s keynote speaker will be UNO Chancellor  Dr. Joann Li. Dr. Li is the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s 16^th chancellor. She stepped into the role in July 2021 following a national search and unanimous approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Dr. Li is an internationally recognized leader committed to transforming communities and empowering students through enhancing access to higher education, developing strategic workforce programs, and inspiring lifelong learning. For more details click HERE for her bio. 

West Omaha Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees Opening Announcement

March 13, 2026

A board position will be available effective July 1, 2026. Board of Trustee members serve an initial three-year term with the ability to extend for an additional three years.

Interested candidates must make formal application and generally meet the following current criteria:

1. Rotary Club of Omaha – West Membership (Good Standing) for a minimum of five years.

2. Past Club Office and/or Board Experience.

3. No Foundation Trustee can be voting member of Club Board and Foundation Board.

4. Minimum $1,000 financial commitment (past or future) to the West Omaha Rotary Foundation.

Applications are available by contacting Rich Secor: 402.616.5022 or Richard.secor@lundco.com

Applications must be submitted to Rich Secor no later than May 1, 2026.

The West Omaha Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees will vote on all qualified candidates at its next planned meeting, and the Club will be informed of the election results immediately thereafter.