Elkhorn Public Schools

State Reading Test Results Released

NeSA-R (Nebraksa State Accountability—Reading) test results were released on Aug. 25 showing Elkhorn students are at a level of mastery higher than the state average. Students in grades 3 through 8, as well as eleventh-graders took the assessment last spring. READ MORE

Dedication for West Dodge Station Elementary

An official dedication ceremony, open to the public, will be held at West Dodge Station on Sept. 26 at 2p.m. Guests are invited to tour the new facility, enjoy refreshments and attend a short ceremony with remarks by both the superintendent and the school’s principal. Go to Web site

District Calendars

District calendars for the 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years are now available. The school board voted unanimously to adopt the calendars, which will now use the winter break to separate the two semesters. View Calendars

District Mission Statement

As a progressive, suburban school district, the Elkhorn Public Schools unites students, families, educators and community to develop responsible, lifelong learners through educational excellence.

About Elkhorn Public Schools

The Elkhorn Public Schools is a rapidly growing suburban school district located on the west edge of the Omaha metropolitan area. The district has one high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools. Enrollment is increasing at the rate of 6% per year and new school buildings and facilities are planned as part of a $96 million bond issue. The district offers the best of rural and suburban living with the friendliness and personal involvement of a smaller community combined with the cultural, educational, and retail advantage of a larger city. Small classes, small schools, and personalized attention for each student are priorities for the Elkhorn Public Schools.