Nov 13, 2020 | News
All EPS buildings will observe a Thanksgiving and Winter Break schedule to include the following no-school days and remote learning weeks:
- Wednesday, November 25, 2020: No School, Teacher In-Service
- Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27, 2020: No School
- Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4, 2020: Plan E, All Students in Distance Learning
- Monday, December 21 – Tuesday, December 22, 2020: No School, Teacher In-Service
- Wednesday, December 23, 2020 – Friday, January 1, 2021: No School
- Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 8, 2021: Plan E, All Students in Distance Learning
Notably, changes to these break dates and the addition of 2 remote learning weeks immediately following breaks were approved by the EPS Board of Education on October 12, 2020. The 2020-2021 calendar which includes all recently approved changes and important EPS dates can be viewed here.
Sep 18, 2020 | News
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently released the names of only 16,000 semifinalists nationwide for the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists must now fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level and qualify for one of the more than 7,500 scholarships worth over $30 million that will be awarded in spring 2021. Of the 16,000 semifinalists, about 90% are expected to attain Finalist standing, with more than half of those finalists expected to earn a National Merit Scholarship.
To advance to the Finalist phase, semifinalists must submit an application detailing participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. The application also requires that a semifinalist have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed by a high school official, and provide a written essay. National Merit Scholarship Finalists will be announced in February 2021, with National Merit Scholarship winners announced in April 2021.
Students representing Elkhorn Public Schools include:
- Vincent Barger
- Marvin Larweh
- Elijah Lubberstedt
- Luke Meisgeier
- Benjamin Morrow
- Torin O’Rourke
- Kaylie Pham
- Chad Preble
- Nolan Williams
- Hudson Windrum
- Zoe Zimmerman
Elkhorn Public Schools is proud to recognize these students for this achievement and for their continued commitment to excellence in all facets of their education and involvement in both their schools and their community.
Aug 21, 2020 | News
In alignment with the previous 33 years, Elkhorn Public Schools (EPS) celebrated its 34th consecutive year of enrollment growth with the start of the 2020-2021 school year, welcoming over 10,000 K-12 students in 19 school buildings. As part of that growth, EPS proudly opened the doors to two new schools this fall, welcoming over 250 K-5 students at Woodbrook Elementary and over 650 9th-11th grade students at Elkhorn North High School in their inaugural year.
Woodbrook Elementary, led by Principal Pam Wahl, is located in the northwest quadrant of the EPS district, near 186th and Ida. The school, which is the home of the Bobcats, is the twelfth elementary school for the District. According to Principal Wahl, “Woodbrook’s staff consists of fabulous, veteran teachers from across the district, dedicated to developing a love of learning and empowering students to reach the highest levels of learning. We are looking forward to developing strong parent/school relationships as we get to know our students, parents and community members.”
Elkhorn North High School, home of the ENHS Wolves, is led by former Elkhorn High School Principal Dan Radicia and is located near 180th and Maple streets. Principal Radicia and the ENHS staff are excited about the opportunity to add a third high school to EPS ranks and continuing the tradition of excellence for high school students in the district.
Record growth, outstanding achievement, and strong community partnership are only a few of the hallmarks that make our community a great place to live, learn and grow. As a new school year begins, EPS looks forward to another year of excellence in all facets of our students’ education.
