Elkhorn North High School Science Teacher Awarded Distinguished Chemistry Alumna Award

Aug 15, 2024 | News

KEARNEY – Abby (Roland) Sekle has been selected as the 2024 Dr. Donald E. Fox Distinguished Chemistry Alumna. Sekle will give her lecture on Friday, Oct. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall, Room 131. The lecture is open to the public.

She will be honored earlier in the day at the 44^th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Gala Room in the Regional Engagement Center, 2204 University Drive, Kearney. Tickets are $25 per person ($30 starting Sept. 30), $15 for children ages 12 & under, and can be purchased until Oct. 2 at unkalumni.org/homecoming or by calling the UNK Alumni Association at 308-698-5271.

“I am thrilled for Abby to be honored as this year’s distinguished chemistry alumna,” said Christopher Exstrom, professor of chemistry at UNK. “She was an excellent student and worked very hard in and out of the classroom. She embraced both the chemistry and teaching professional aspects of her education with equal passion, and that is clearly reflected in her outstanding record as a high school teacher.”

Dr. Donald E. Fox Distinguished Chemistry Alumna Award

Abby (Roland) Sekle (2004, MS 2015)

Abby Sekle of Omaha, Nebraska, has been a high school science teacher for 20 years, educating students in chemistry, physics and physical science. She is currently a science teacher at Elkhorn North High School and previously taught at Arlington High School and Benson High School.

Sekle’s hands-on and encouraging approach to learning earned her the University of Nebraska-Lincoln impactful teacher recognition and Benson High School Star Teacher of the Year award, both student-nominated recognitions. She is currently the co-coach of the Elkhorn North High School Academic Decathlon team.

The Kearney, Nebraska, native and Kearney High School graduate received her Bachelor of Science in chemistry 7-12 and physical education 7-12 in 2004, as well as a Master of Science in science/math education in 2015, both from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

To purchase tickets and see a complete list of weekend activities, visit unkalumni.org/homecoming or contact the UNK Alumni Association at 308-698-5271.

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Bond Projects Update – August 2024

Aug 14, 2024 | News

Updates on the following November 2023 Bond Issue Projects are as follows:

• – Elementary #13 and Elementary #14: In Progress; expected completion August 2025
• – Elkhorn Valley View Middle School Addition: In Progress; expected completion August 2025
• – Young Adult Program Classroom Expansion: In Progress; expected completion December 2024
• – Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
  • Secured Front Entrance and Front Office Remodel: Complete
  • Exterior Finishes and Roof Updates: Complete
  • Interior Finishes Updates: Complete
  • HVAC Upgrade: Complete
  • Roofing Update: Complete
• – Elkhorn High School Auditorium Renovation:  In Progress; expected completion November 2024
• – Turf Infields on All High School Softball Fields: Complete
  • All high school multi-purpose fields and baseball infields: In Progress; expected completion January 2025
• – Elkhorn High School Parking Lot Resurfacing: 
  • – Student Lot: Complete
  • – Staff Lot: In Progress; expected completion September 2024
• – Elkhorn South High School Parking Lot Additions: Complete
• – Fiber/Technology Network Updates: On-going
• – Lighting, Flooring, and Furniture Projects:
  • – ERMS: Complete
  • – EVVMS: Complete
  • – EHS: Expected completion August 2025
  • – EMS: Expected completion August 2025
• – Construction of Individual Classroom Doors at 8 Elementary Schools: Complete

A full list of projects being completed as part of the November 2023 Bond Issue can be found here:  November 2023 Community Presentation

2024-25 New Student Registration

Jul 1, 2024 | News

Registration for new EPS students entering grades 1-12 will be held on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at all EPS buildings.  New students should set up an appointment by contacting his/her assigned building after July 22, 2024. To confirm your school assignment and review the list of required documentation, please visit the New Students page.

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2023-24 4th Quarter Honor Roll

May 30, 2024 | News

The following students have been recognized as having earned placement on the Honor Roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-24 school year:

EPS High Schools Named Top 3 in Nebraska by US News & World Report

Apr 24, 2024 | News

In recently released rankings of the top high schools in the state, US News & World Report named Elkhorn Public Schools high schools as the top 3 high schools in Nebraska based on data collected in the categories of college readiness, state assessment proficiency and performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate.

“This recognition belongs to the entirety of the staff and students of the Elkhorn Public Schools.  Every individual can take pride in knowing that the continued dedication of staff and students at all levels has ensured that every student achieves at high levels,” said Superintendent Dr. Bary Habrock.

Research conducted by US News & World Report includes data on over 100,000 schools country-wide and focuses on information garnered from assessment data and other data as gathered from the Nebraska Department of Education.  To view the full ranking list, please visit https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/nebraska/rankings.

2023-2024 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Apr 4, 2024 | News

The following students have been recognized as having earned placement on the Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2023-24 school year: