Dec 6, 2018 | News
Elkhorn Public Schools (EPS) is one of only three Nebraska school districts, and only 373 districts nationally, named to the College Board’s 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll. For the seventh consecutive year, EPS has increased the number of students participating in AP courses, while also maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.
During the 2017-18 school year, AP offerings in EPS high schools included courses in the subject areas of History, Biology, English, Chemistry, Calculus, Spanish, Statistics, Psychology and Government. In all, student enrollment in AP courses was over 1,800, with over 1,400 AP exams taken district-wide.
“Being named to the AP Honor Roll for the seventh consecutive year is reflective of the culture our staff has created to constantly raise the academic bar for all students. We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff for their commitment to continually strive for this level of academic achievement, “said EPS superintendent Dr. Bary Habrock.
For more information about the 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll, please visit: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/score-reports-data/awards/honor-roll
Nov 9, 2018 | News
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.
Oct 24, 2018 | News
The ESHS Vocal Music department presents: Singin’ in the Storm: Let’s go to the movies! Come hear all of the ESHS choirs, show choirs, and selected soloists perform tunes from your favorite movies on November 3rd at 7 PM! Amazing themed baskets will be raffled off and all proceeds support our choir students. Tickets are available at showtix4u.com and at the door.
Aug 6, 2018 | News
The ESHS Marching Blue & Gold will again be brought to the community in the 3rd annual Hats Off to the Band Community Parade on Saturday, Aug. 18! The parade will start at 9:00 am and end at ERMS.
Please let us know if you have any questions! Thank you for your continued support of the band programs in Elkhorn!
Annual Parade Schedule:
2018 – Elkhorn Ridge MS
2019 – Fire Ridge
2020 – ESHS
2021 – EVVMS
2022 – West Bay
2023 – Blue Sage
Jul 23, 2018 | News
Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year at Elkhorn South High School! Please use THE ESHS BACK TO SCHOOL WEBSITE to navigate all registration documents. Beginning this school year, parents will be completing many of the registration documents online via Parent/Guardian Account in PowerSchool. If you have not already done so, please create a parent account in PowerSchool.
CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING POWERSCHOOL PARENT ACCOUNT. **Note that registration cannot be done via PowerSchool Student Account.
ESHS will host the Annual Back to School Open House on August 2nd from 12pm-6pm. Students will receive their class schedule at this event if all necessary registration documents are submitted.
Apr 23, 2018 | News
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.
