Omega School Unveils Plaque Honoring Oscar Mireles
The Madison school installed a commemorative plaque for its former director of 30 years.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Awards
Omega School in Madison officially unveiled a plaque honoring Oscar Mireles for his long-standing leadership. The memorial celebrates his three decades of service to the institution and adult education.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the legacy of a career dedicated to adult education in the community. Mireles' tenure helped shape the educational path for many residents over the course of his 30-year leadership.
Oscar Mireles served as director for 30 years, beginning his tenure on April 1, 1994, before retiring in 2024. The plaque is now permanently installed outside the school at the intersection of West Badger Road and Perry Street.
The players
Oscar Mireles
He is the former director of Omega School who served the organization for three decades.
Ezi Adesi
He is the current director of Omega School who succeeded Oscar Mireles in 2025.
Omega School
It is a Madison-based educational institution that provides adult learning services.
Literacy Network
It is the organization that acquired Omega School in 2024 to support ongoing adult literacy efforts.
The details
The plaque was installed to commemorate the career of Mireles, who led the organization until his retirement in 2024. The installation follows the school's acquisition by the Literacy Network in late 2024 and the transition to current director Ezi Adesi in 2025.
Timeline
Oscar Mireles began his tenure as director on April 1, 1994.
Mireles retired and the school was acquired by the Literacy Network in 2024.
Ezi Adesi assumed the role of school director in 2025.
The memorial plaque was unveiled on October 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
The installation of a commemorative plaque marks a ceremonial transition following the 2024 acquisition of Omega School by the Literacy Network. This reflects a broader trend of integrating independent educational programs into larger regional nonprofit structures.
Residents visiting the West Badger Road and Perry Street area can now view the memorial plaque outside the facility. This site serves as a public acknowledgment of long-term community service contributions to adult education in Madison.
The takeaway
Recognizing long-serving educators helps preserve the history of community-based institutions during periods of leadership transition. Such memorials offer a tangible way for students and staff to honor the foundational work of past directors.
Further reading
Learn more about local recognition programs and community honors on our Awards page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Madison365.
