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.
Mar 5, 2018 | News
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
Jan 26, 2018 | News
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.
Jan 24, 2018 | News
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
