Elkhorn South High School
December 2022/January 2023
From the High School Principal- Mark Kalvoda
From the High School Principal- Mark Kalvoda
As we move into the winter months, the students and staff of Elkhorn South eagerly anticipate the start of the second semester and the excitement that comes with it. The first semester has been full of opportunities, successes, and learning experiences. Our students have faced adversity and challenges, but have persevered. Second semester offers new challenges and new experiences, but also affords students a fresh start if needed.
At the conclusion of the 1st Quarter, ESHS proudly honored 961 students for achieving 3.25 and above grade point averages. for the quarter. In addition to celebrating the Honor Roll students, ESHS teachers also nominated students for Elkhorn Excellence awards. 121 students were awarded Elkhorn Excellence Awards for showing extreme effort, exemplifying strong integrity, having first-class character or going out of their way to assist others…essentially Elkhorn Excellence awards are designed to honor those students who make ESHS a better place to be. As principal at ESHS, I am very proud of our students’ efforts so far this year and enjoy taking a moment from the typical day to give them an Elkhorn South Excellence T-Shirt and to personally thank them for their contributions to the culture of high expectations here at Elkhorn South. Special Thanks to ESHS Computer Graphics students for designing this year’s Excellence Shirts.
In the winter months, it is common to see more student absences due to illnesses, family trips and the like. We speak frequently with our students about the importance of instructional time and generally see a dip in achievement from students who miss class time. Instructional time is paramount to student success and nearly impossible to replicate outside of the classroom. Please be thoughtful in planning family vacations and other extended absences from school. In the best interest of students’ educational achievement, please plan vacations and family trips around the school calendar whenever possible and encourage your students to strive for perfect attendance.
In the event that your child misses school for a professional appointment, such as orthodontist, physician or the like, please provide the school with documentation of this appointment when your student returns to school. This proactive piece of record-keeping will serve invaluable if your student exceeds eight absences per semester. Thank you for your cooperation.
Elkhorn South will have finals week to conclude the first semester. Cumulative final exams are an integral part of assessing student learning and simulating the college finals experience. In order to protect the integrity of the exams which are aligned across departments in all three high schools, no finals will be proctored before the assigned times. Please make every attempt to ensure that your student is present for finals week to fully prepare and achieve at the highest levels. Please contact the administration in the extreme case that your student will not be in school for finals and we will make arrangements for late finals over break.
Semester finals will be on Tuesday, December 20th and Wednesday, December 21st. Students will take semester finals in periods 1,2,3,4 on Monday and periods 5,6,7 on Tuesday. Please note that these are full days with no early dismissal times. Students will have preparatory time built into this two day adjusted schedule, but please also communicate with your student the importance of being prepared for the cumulative final exams. Students may not be called out during finals periods, even if they are finished with their exam. Students are expected to be at school all seven periods both finals days. Please encourage your students to utilize study periods on finals days and help us curb students signing out during these periods. Thank you for your cooperation.
**Please Note- No School for students on Tuesday, January 3rd for teacher in-service day. Second semester begins Wednesday, January 4th.
Happy Holidays,
Mark
Teacher Appreciation/Holiday luncheon
Hello ESHS Families,
ESHS annually hosts a teacher appreciation luncheon at the conclusion of the first semester. This year, we will serve our teachers and staff a holiday meal on Friday, Dec. 16th.
Please consider donating to show your appreciation of our teachers. Donations can be brought to the main office (checks made out to ESHS Social Fund or bring cash to Tina Rohe) or you can DONATE ONLINE HERE. Thank you for your support of our teachers, teacher assistants, secretaries and custodial staff!
We value your partnership and appreciate your continued support of Elkhorn South!
Happy Holidays to you and your families.
Mark
Student absences and appointments
Parents do not come into the building to get your child, the student will sign themselves out on our office computer. If it is for a Drs. appointment, please have the student bring a note from the Dr. upon their return.
Thank you so much for your cooperation with this.
Upcoming Information
Dec. 22-Jan. 3-Winter Break-No School
Jan. 16-Teacher In-service-No School
Feb. 14 & 15-Parent Teacher Conferences One hour early dismissal
Feb. 16-Teacher In-servie-No School
Feb. 17-No School
Mar. 17-26-Spring Break-No School
Apr. 7-Teacher In-service-No school
Apr 22-Prom
May 21-Graduation 12:00 p.m.
Update of Email, home address and phone number
Please contact Penny Rohl in the Counseling Center at 402-289-0616 #3 or prohl@epsne.org to make changes to email, phone, or home mailing address.
New Anonymous online reporting system
- (531) 299-SAFE (7233)
- www.Safe2HelpNE.org
- Download the “Safe2Help” app from your app store
- Found on individual building homepages
Graduation Date and Time
Elkhorn Public Schools Stadium
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 12:00 PM
1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Class of 2023 Graduation Times:
Elkhorn Public Schools will hold all three graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 21st at the Elkhorn Public Schools Stadium (1401 Veterans Drive):
Elkhorn South High School will begin at 12:00pm. Followed by Elkhorn High School at 3:00pm and Elkhorn North High School at 6:00pm.
*Times may vary if weather related delays occur the day of graduation. We aim to hold all three ceremonies on Sunday, but if needed, make up dates will be scheduled in the days following.
GRADUATION ORDERING
To order a cap, gown and tassel, please follow these instructions:
If a student can't order online, they may also order from School Traditions store in Bel Air Plaza on Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 12100 W Center Rd Suite 901, Omaha, NE 68144 (Phone: 402-733-0300)
If your family has a cap and gown from a sibling, neighbor, etc students can use those for graduation. They may want to order a 2023 tassel. Please email Mrs. Rohe at crohe@epsne.org if this is your plan.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Elkhorn Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
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Students: Anne Doerr, Executive Director of Student Services, 20650 Glenn Street (402) 289-2579, ([adoerr@epsne.org]).
Employees and Others: Don Pechous, Executive Director of Personnel, 20650 Glenn Street (402) 289-2579, ([dpechous@epsne.org]).
Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), Fax (816) 268-0599, (800) 877-8339 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.