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EPS Earns National Recognitions
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.
SUPERINTENDENT HABROCK TO MEET WITH EPS PARENT GROUPS
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
2017-18 Back-to-School 101
Incoming Superintendent to Meet with EPS Parent Groups
Incoming superintendent Dr. Bary Habrock will be meeting with all EPS elementary and middle school PTO groups this spring to meet with parents across the district and share a brief district update.
A schedule of the visits includes:
- Hillrise Elementary – Monday. April 3 @ 6:30
- Arbor View – Monday, April 3 @ 7:15
- Westridge – Tuesday, April 4 @ 6:30
- EGMS – Tuesday, April 4 @ 7:15
- West Bay – Monday, April 10 @ 6:00
- Fire Ridge – Monday, April 10 @ 7:00
- ERMS – Tuesday, April 11 @ 1:30
- EVVMS – Wednesday, April 12 @ 1:00
- Sagewood – Monday, April 24 @ 7:00
- Manchester – Monday, May 1 @ 6:00
- Spring Ridge – Monday, May 1 @ 7:30
- Skyline – Tuesday, May 2 @ 7:00
- EMS – Thursday, May 4 @ 5:30
- West Dodge – Monday, May 8 @ 6:30