Jun 6, 2024 | News
Nebraska state law requires all 7th grade students to receive a health physical and a Tdap booster prior to the first day of school. If you have not yet scheduled your child’s appointment to complete these tasks, please do so as soon as possible. Proof of a school physical and an updated immunization record stating a Tdap Booster has been received will be required in order to begin the 2024-25 school year.
If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact studentservices@epsne.org.
Health Examination (School Physical) Form
Athletics Physical Form
May 20, 2024 | News
As released by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary Schools Principals
The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals has selected Mr. Chad Soupir as the 2024 Middle School Principal of the Year and the Nebraska Principal of the Year. This award is presented annually to a Principal who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in their school, region, and at the state level. The award honors principals who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of personal excellence, collaboration, leadership, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and personalization. Mr. Soupir has been in education since 1993 and started in the classroom at Madelia Elementary School in Madelia, Minnesota, as an elementary teacher. He taught in Minnesota until 2003, when he took a middle school science and math position at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School in Elkhorn, NE. In 2011, Mr. Soupir became the Middle School principal at Elkhorn Valley View Middle School. He has been in this position ever since. He has been a member of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA) for nineteen years, the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) for nineteen years, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) for five years.
Dr. Bary Habrock, Superintendent at Elkhorn Public Schools, praised Mr. Soupir, saying, “Positive relationships come naturally to Chad, but he leverages these relationships to provide meaningful leadership to benefit students and the school community.” Dr. Habrock continued, “After working with Chad Soupir for many years, it is clear that he represents the best in our profession.”
Jade Ringenberg, an Elkhorn Valley View Middle School student, stated, “Mr. Soupir values his students’ opinions as if we were young adults instead of children.” Sophia Franzluebbers, another student of Mr. Soupir’s, added, “Mr. Soupir makes it a priority to create a supportive and inclusive school community where every student feels valued and respected.”
Sherry Zehr, a parent in Elkhorn Public Schools, stated, “Our school is fortunate to have a person with sincere character and a heart for middle school students. He will take the time to listen and support his teachers and students.” She continued, “He doesn’t simply talk the talk, but he walks the walk with anyone involved for the betterment of the students.”
Mr. Soupir received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Moorhead State University. He later earned his Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Mary’s University and added his K-12 Administrative Certificate from the University of Nebraska Omaha. In 2023, he was named the NSASSP Region II Outstanding Middle School Principal of the Year. Mr. Soupir has also made contributions to non-profit work in education and is actively involved in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels. He has been engaged with the National Middle-Level Association (AMLE), serving on various committees and the Executive Council, where he played a key role in strategic planning and leadership recruitment. As the Regional Director Volunteer for PLAYSMART, Mr. Soupir collaborated with
Partnership 4 Kids to provide leadership programs for underprivileged youth. One notable initiative is the PLAYSMART Leadership Academy, which has positively impacted over a thousand students. In addition to his work with PLAYSMART, Mr. Soupir currently serves as
the Vice President on the Board of Coalition RX. This organization focuses on substance abuse prevention programs for middle school students, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and provide essential support resources.
Congratulations to Mr. Chad Soupir for his outstanding performance as a Middle School Principal at Elkhorn Valley View Middle School. Mr. Soupir will represent Nebraska as a candidate for the National Principal of the Year. NSASSP appreciates his contributions to the profession and is proud to name Chad Soupir of Elkhorn Public School the 2024 Middle School Principal of the Year and Nebraska Principal of the Year.
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.
Mar 15, 2024 | News
We hope that you are excited about the many opportunities for athletic and activity skills development being offered this summer, and will join us for as many camps and clinics as possible! The list below provides information about summer athletic and activity camps being hosted by an EPS coach or sponsor as related to his/her duties within the school district.
2024 Offerings
Mar 13, 2024 | News
The inaugural EPS Career Exploration Fair, open to all EPS middle school and high school students, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Elkhorn South High School. Join EPS as we partner with over 100 local organizations to give students additional opportunities to explore career pathways and openings across a wide variety of fields including agriculture and natural resources, communication and information technology systems, skilled and technical sciences, health sciences, human services and education, and business management.
As a reminder, student attendance at the EPS Career Exploration Fair meets the requirements of a career exploration activity as part of the Career ACHIEVE Scholarship requirements.
To view a full list of business partners, please click here.
Feb 29, 2024 | News
In alignment with newly adopted Strategic Plans goals, and a focus on the mental health and overall well-being of students and staff, EPS will host Dr. Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, as she presents “Parenting and Guiding the Smartphone Generation”. In addition to Dr. Twenge’s presentation, a Q&A session will follow featuring Creighton Volleyball Coach, Kirsten Bernthal Booth, EPS high school counselor, Martha Dowd, and EPS students. Parents are encouraged to attend this event being held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Elkhorn South High School. The presentation will be free and open to the public.
Parenting and Guiding the Smartphone Generation
Today’s teens and young adults are Gen Z, the first generation to spend their adolescence with smartphones. Gen Z is growing up more slowly as adolescents, spending more time online, and spending less time hanging out with their friends in person. They also sleep less. Perhaps as a result, they are more likely to experience unhappiness, anxiety, and depression. You’ll walk away with ideas for how to help your family find a better balance with technology and be healthier and happier.
Dr. Jean M. Twenge
Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 180 scientific publications and seven books, including Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future and iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
3x National Coach of the Year, Kirsten Bernthal Booth will enter her 22nd year as the Creighton Volleyball Coach in the fall. In addition to her accomplishments in coaching, Booth is the mother to three teenage daughters in an ever-evolving, technologically advanced society. Drawing from her experiences in both parenting and coaching, Booth offers insight into the joys, struggles, and mistakes of parenting the smartphone generation.
