March News
Elkhorn High School
From the Desk of Mark Schroeder, Principal
EHS Families,
The calendar turning to March really caused me to stop and reflect on the year we have seen thus far. With the end of quarter 3 upon us, I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. After a turbulent 2+ years, the chance to walk our halls both before and after school to classes, practices, tutoring, and rehearsals - all churning ahead at full steam - fills my bucket and excites me for the future. I am proud of these students for their resilience and flexibility. I am honored to work with the teachers, coaches, counselors, and sponsors who have been asked to pivot, recalibrate, and pivot again. And I am appreciative of the support of this community of families as we successfully maneuver a time which is literally without precedent. I don’t mean to minimize the challenges this year has presented, rather to celebrate the work of the community that is Elkhorn High School.
As I alluded to before, Winter activities are coming to a close and Spring activities are firing up. One of the most impressive aspects of this student body is their ability to balance academics with activities, athletics, jobs, friends, volunteer time as well as time with families. I applaud both their efforts and the efforts of their parents for coordination, support, meals and (in many cases) transportation. Often, this schedule can feel as though it is dictating your families’ lives for four years, but the hard work will pay off!
It was great to see so many of you for parent-teacher conferences in February. I believe that this high participation rate is symbolic of the excellent relationship between our community and our school. I appreciate our parents taking the time to have meaningful conversations with teachers about their students’ learning.
ACT and Pre-ACT Testing Day
On Tuesday, April 5th, all Juniors will take five sections of the ACT: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. Juniors will be dismissed at approximately 1:00pm.
EHS 9th and 10th Graders will take the pre-ACT on April 5th which includes English, Math, Reading and Science tests. 9th and 10th grade students will be dismissed at approximately 12:00pm.
No lunches will be served on April 5th . Seniors will not be in school on this day.
Spring Dates of Note:
Spring Break: 3/11 - 3/20
ACT National Testing Day at EHS: 4/2 - *Moved to another location for 2022 administration due to low enrollment numbers
Prom: 4/2
State ACT and Pre-ACT at EHS: 4/5
No School: 4/15
Please do your best to plan vacations during Spring Break (March 11th-20th). As we get closer to the ACT dates, I will send emails with full details. The administration and counselors work to ensure that loss of instructional time to all students is minimized during these assessments.
As always, please feel free to contact me here at the high school if you have questions or concerns.
Take Care,
Mark Schroeder
Principal, EHS
Graduation 2022
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 12:30 PM
1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Looking Ahead! Please mark your calendars.
Spring Break: 3/11-3/20
ACT National Testing Day at EHS: 4/2
Junior/Senior Prom: 4/2
State ACT and Pre-ACT at EHS: 4/5
No School (In-Service), 4/15
Seniors Last Day, Graduation Rehearsal, 5/18
Graduation, 5/22, 12:30 pm
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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 policies:
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]).
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