Mar 5, 2018 | News
Elkhorn Public Schools is excited to launch a new Summer Enrichment Program for incoming students in grades 1-8 (for the 2018-2019 school year). Inspiring courses are designed and taught by EPS certified staff members to expand student experiences and enrich summer learning. Courses will run in two (2), one-week long sessions.
DATES:
Session One: June 25th-29th 2018
Session Two: July 9th-13th 2018
LOCATION:
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, 17880 Marcy Street Omaha, NE 68118
REGISTRATION:
Opens Friday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. at summerenrichment.elkhornweb.org
For additional information or with questions, contact:
Jen Coltvet 402-289-9045, jcoltvet@epsne.org or Troy Sidders at 402-289-1007, tsidders@epsne.org
Mar 5, 2018 | News
A student/parent meeting and tryouts for those interested in cheering for the 2018-2019 school year have been scheduled. Please see the attached flyer for additional information or call Barb Schmidt at 402-289-4239 with questions.
EHS Cheer Tryouts
Jan 26, 2018 | News
Best Public Education District in Nebraska
Elkhorn Public Schools was recently named the “Best Public Education District in Nebraska” by Business Insider. The list was determined based on the following factors: the strength of academics, health and safety, diversity, and the quality of teachers, with EPS earning A+ rankings in three of the four categories. For the full report, please visit https://goo.gl/LnHR9K.
2018 Best School Districts in America
Of over 9,500 eligible districts, Elkhorn Public Schools was recently ranked number 311 and one of only two districts in Nebraska named to the “2018 Best School Districts in America” list, compiled by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Districts on the list were reviewed and ranked based on several factors, including school funding, poverty rate, drop out rate, and student performance. For the full report, please visit https://goo.gl/ryYLdA.
100th Percentile for Learning Growth
The New York Times recently reported results from a Stanford University study that looked at the amount of learning growth that is achieved by districts across the nation. Elkhorn Public Schools was scored at the 100th percentile, which is the top possible rating in the study. The review indicated that EPS students achieved 6.4 years of growth during 5 years of school. For the full report, please visit https://goo.gl/R3gTtK.
Jan 24, 2018 | News
Superintendent Dr. Bary Habrock will be meeting with all EPS elementary and middle school PTO and booster groups in the coming weeks to address the District’s rapid growth and discuss plans for the future. Community members are encouraged and welcome to attend any of the scheduled presentations. A schedule of Dr. Habrock’s visits, listed in order of occurrence, is below and a copy of Dr. Habrock’s presentation can be found here.
- Westridge – Tuesday, January 23 @ 6:30
- EGMS – Tuesday, January 23 @ 7:30
- West Bay – Monday, January 29 @ 6:00
- Fire Ridge – Monday, January 29 @ 7:00
- ERMS – Tuesday, January 30 @ 1:30
- EMS – Thursday, February 1 @ 3:30
- Arbor View – Thursday, February 1@ 6:00
- Sagewood – Thursday, February 1 @ 7:00
- Manchester – Monday, February 5 @ 6:00
- Spring Ridge – Monday, February 5 @ 7:00
- West Dodge – Tuesday, February 6 @ 6:30
- Skyline – Tuesday, February 6 @ 7:30
- Hillrise Elementary – Thursday, February 8@ 6:30
- EVVMS – Wednesday, February 14 @ 12:30
- ESHS – Wednesday, February 14 @ 7:00
- EHS – Thursday, February 15 @ 7:00
