EPS Launching TeamMates Mentoring Program
As Elkhorn Public Schools continues to experience significant growth throughout the District, and our student population progressively diversifies, the need for extra student support increases. As a result of this growth, EPS recently made the decision to transition our current, district-run Partners in Education Mentoring Program into a chapter with the TeamMates Mentoring Program.
This school-based mentoring program, founded by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne, is an additional tool utilized by EPS to provide more structured support and encouragement for students, given the wide variety of backgrounds and interests that can be found in EPS students, while bringing more mentors into our program and allowing us to retain the majority of our current mentoring relationships already in place.
TeamMates mentors are asked to meet with their student mentee once per week during regular school hours, within the school building. If you’re interested in making a difference in the life of an EPS student, please visit https://teammates.org/become-a-mentor/apply/ and choose “Elkhorn, NE” as your desired chapter.
If you have questions regarding the TeamMates of Elkhorn mentoring chapter, contact Kara Perchal at kperchal@epsne.org or (402) 289-2579.
EPS District Spelling Bee
Elkhorn Public Schools will host a District Spelling Bee on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. at the EPS Teacher Training Conference Center. Students from across the District will participate, with one student from every elementary building and two students from each middle school participating. District bee participants will be selected based on their placement in their individual building competitions.
The 1st place winner of the District bee will be eligible to participate in the Omaha World-Herald Midwest Spelling Bee, held on March 2, 2019.
EPS Named One of NAMM Foundation “Best Communities for Music Education”
Elkhorn Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Elkhorn Public Schools provided detailed information about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
Superintendent Dr. Bary Habrock states “Being named a “Best Community for Music Education” is a tremendous honor, as it recognizes our dedicated educators and administrators, talented students, engaged parents, and our supportive School Board.” “The Elkhorn Public Schools has a rich history of music education and remains committed to music education and all arts going forward,” Dr. Habrock states.
Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music. This award recognizes that Elkhorn Public Schools is leading the way by providing those learning opportunities to students.
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
2018 EPS Summer Enrichment Program
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
EHS Cheer Tryouts
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.