Elkhorn North High School
December 2022 / January 2023
Elkhorn North High School
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
phone: 402.289.0322
fax: 402.289.0561
A note from Principal Dan Radicia
ENHS Semester 1 Finals:
Elkhorn North High School will have a finals week to conclude 1st semester.
Semester finals will be Tuesday, Dec. 20 and Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Students will take semester finals in periods 1, 2, 3 & 4 on Dec. 20 & periods 5, 6, 7 on Dec. 21
DAY 1 Tues, Dec. 20, 2022
1st Final ~ 8:10 - 9:33 ~ (1 hr 23 min)
2nd Final ~ 9:37 - 11:00 ~ (1 hr 23 min)
4th Lunch/Study ~ 11:04 - 12:30 ~ (1 hr 26 min)
3rd Final ~ 12:34 - 1:55 ~ (1 hr 21 min)
4th Final ~ 1:59 - 3:20 ~ (1 hr 21 min)
DAY 2 Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022
5th Study ~ 8:10 - 9:33 ~ (1 hr 23 min)
5th Final ~ 9:37 - 11:00 ~ (1 hr 23min)
4th Lunch/Study ~ 11:04 - 12:30 ~ (1 hr 26 min)
6th Final ~ 12:34 - 1:55 ~ (1 hr 21 min)
7th Final ~ 1:59 - 3:20 ~ (1 hr 21 min)
Both Final Testing days are full days of school with the regular 3:20 p.m. dismissal time.
Please encourage your student(s) to plan and prepare for successful semester exams. We created a schedule that provides students built in study times before exams. Therefore, it is countercultural to call your student out during study hall and study times and for your student to miss the opportunity to study in a quiet atmosphere with his/her teachers.
ENHS does not allow students to take finals early without principal pre-approval. Parents will be required to contact the principal about an unavoidable absence.
Senior Scholarship Information: Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
•Applicants must be seniors currently attending an Elkhorn Public Schools high school (Elkhorn High, Elkhorn North, or Elkhorn South).
•Review the list of scholarships offered by school to determine which scholarships you meet the requirements and would like to apply for - https://webportalapp.com/portal/2023availablescholarships
•The link to our online scholarship applications will be posted on our website (https://www.elkhornfoundation.org/scholarships/) on December 1st.
•When creating an account for the scholarship platform, please use a unique, personal (non-school) email. Also, do not use an email that an older sibling used to apply for Foundation scholarships in a previous year!
•The deadline to submit online scholarship applications is 5:00 p.m. on February 1.
•All applicants will be notified mid-April by email.
If you have questions, please email Genice Chochon at gchochon@elkhornfoundation.org.
Please Consider Donating to the Food Drive ending Dec. 9:
DECA & FBLA are having their annual food drive to benefit the Food Bank of the Heartland- Elkhorn. The drive will conclude on Friday, December 9. We are a major contributor to this cause and we hope to provide them with enough food to sustain the pantry for months. Students should bring non-perishable items to the Commons before school (7:35 - 8:10 a.m.) no later than Friday, December 9. All unexpired items are appreciated but specific needs include: canned meat/tuna, peanut butter, boxed meals, canned fruit, cake mix & frosting, and toiletries.
Thank you for your support!
December MAPS Testing for Students in Math and English Support Classes:
ENHS 9, 10, and 11th graders in Math and English support classes will take the MAPS test in their core classes during a week-long window starting Dec. 1 - Dec. 9. The teachers will communicate to the students in their support classes when the test will be administered. Students will only take two subject tests per week and each subject test is untimed and it is normal to finish in 50 minutes. The MAPS tests allow the school to analyze trend data and predicted scores on the ACT. The MAPS tests consist of reading, language usage, math and science. MAPs is different from the ACT test because it gauges the students answers and responds by providing a harder or easier question based on the previous question/answer. If the student continues to answer correctly the questions will become increasingly more difficult. When the student incorrectly answers the question on a prescribed level, it will decrease the level of question until the student answers 50% of them correctly at a certain level. The MAPS is more interactive with the students’ ability level.
All 9th and 10th grade students take the MAPS tests in the Fall and Spring. We believe the MAPs test can give us valuable data with growth; therefore, we want to test our students who receive more support with literacy and mathematics in December to better monitor their progress.
Statewide ACT Testing for Juniors– April 4, 2023:
ENHS Juniors will be taking the ACT during the school day on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, as part of the state law and Nebraska Department of Education assessment protocol. Details regarding the testing schedule will be communicated at a later date. We believe the test will take 3.5 - 4.0 hours to complete, with time before and after to complete other paperwork. ENHS will dismiss school after the completion of the tests.
PRE-ACT Testing for 9th/10th Grade– April 4, 2023:
ENHS 9th & 10th graders will be engaged in a Pre ACT test that will take around 3 hours as well with front end documentation. The dismissal time with each grade level will be different depending on the amount of front end documentation. We are in the early stages of discussing serving breakfast and not serving a lunch on the testing day.
FAFSA Forms:
The juniors and seniors continue to prepare for the ACT tests along with applying for college admissions and scholarships. The FAFSA applications for seniors who are looking for financial aid are open and seniors should complete the FAFSA forms. Our counselors have been visiting with students about their four year plans and continue to visit with students who are needing help applying to colleges and scholarships.
2nd Semester Schedules Emailed to Students on Dec. 1, 2022:
On Dec. 1, ENHS sent an email with directions for your student to check his/her second semester schedules. Parents and students could talk about the upcoming academic semester. It is critical for parents to have conversations with their students about taking rigorous coursework that will positively impact literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, problem solving and writing. These are foundational skills that Elkhorn North High School students must possess in order to successfully complete a college prep curriculum and advanced placement coursework. Our students must be competitive and ready for college and the workforce.
Dec. 5-9 Drop & Add for 2nd Semester Courses:
Students will receive an electronic drop/add form to fill out and the counselor will figure out the best time to meet with the student. Students who wish to drop a year-long class with a passing grade will have to schedule an appointment with the principal. I will meet with the students and then communicate with parents and express what I believe is sound educational philosophy.
Students who are currently enrolled in English and Math support classes need to exit by a criteria related to testing data. Students were identified and placed into the support classes deliberately; therefore, the student’s performance and course level mastery figure into the exiting of the class. With drop and add coming up next week, I wanted to express my thoughts about the sustaining value of the classes and not drop a student from the class based solely on his/her wishes or level of frustration but on achievement.
I recommend that students take challenging courses that stretch them academically regardless of the impact on grade point averages. Whenever a student requests dropping a difficult class where they did not fail but felt as if the current grade of a 3 or 4 is bringing down their cumulative grade point average, I remind them that our AP courses are weighted differently than the regular courses to reward students who are taking an academic risk to stretch themselves. Colleges look at high school transcripts to see a pattern of rigorous coursework that is standard across the United States. The Advanced Placement curriculum courses are nationally approved by the College Board.
Winter Road Conditions:
When the weather and roads become hazardous please encourage your student to leave for school earlier, drive more carefully, and dress appropriately for the cold and the ice because walking and driving will be challenging for our young drivers. In the event that we are in school and it begins to snow or ice collects on the pavement, I will make announcements at the end of the school day reminding our students to take their time scraping the windshield, allow for more distance between cars for stopping and to drive carefully.
ENHS is looking forward to the year 2023 and will continue to serve the community with its mission to educate our students. Thank you parents, staff and families for making our high school a truly wonderful place for our students.
Principal Dan Radicia
dradicia@epsne.org or (402) 289-0322
TeamMates: Call for Mentors
Did you know there are currently 11 students awaiting a mentor in Elkhorn? Get inspired to help us match these students by checking out this video featuring some of our Elkhorn matches and then apply online at http://bit.ly/2vNtESK to join them!
Student absences & appointments
Please notify the office via telephone (402.289.0322) of any absences and/or appointments for your student(s). If your student will be leaving during the school day, the sooner you communicate that to the office, the easier it will be to get a pass to your student, rather than having to call the classroom and interrupt valuable learning time.
If your student is absent for a doctor, dental or counseling appointment, please have your student bring a note from the provider to bring back to school. We will keep that on file for attendance purposes.
Parents are not required to come into the building to get their student. The office staff will verify the student has been called out, and the student will sign themselves out on the computer in the office and they will meet you at your car or drive themselves to where they need to go.
Thank you so much for your cooperation with this.
From the Music Department...
Band & Choir Winter Concert - Tuesday, December 13 | 7 PM
Join us for a night of music at the combined Band & Choir Winter Concert! This concert will feature performances by the Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Barbershops, and a very special performance of a piece by both the Concert Band and the entire Choir!
adrENaline Preview | Thursday, January 5, 8:30 PM
Come see the preview of adrENaline Show Choir's Competition Set on Thursday, January 5th before our first competition of the season on Saturday, January 7 at Papillion South High School!
Northern Lights Festival | Saturday, January 21
Join us for the SECOND ANNUAL Northern Lights Middle School Show Choir Festival on Saturday, January 21. This all-day event will feature performances from 21 middle school show choirs from around the Midwest. Tickets will be sold at the door!
*** ATTENTION SENIORS ***
Please visit the Jostens website to shop announcements, class apparel, cap & gown, senior jewelry, and more to celebrate your upcoming graduate!
Click this link --> Jostens Graduation Products
Please note:
- All families have the discretion to purchase anything on the Jostens website, however it is important to note ENHS only requires the purchase of the cap/tassel/gown package for $51.95 + tax + shipping. If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Higgins via email vhiggins@epsne.org or call the school 402.289.0322 to speak with her.
Click here to purchase cap/tassel/gown combo only
Wolf Gear Website
Visit our official online store to buy some awesome Wolf Gear.
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/nebraska/elkhorn/elkhorn-north-high-school
Elkhorn Public Schools is currently seeking to fill open teacher assistant (TA) positions, specifically in the following areas:
Secondary TAs: assist with general and special education students in grades 6-12 in the areas of small and large group academic work, academic interventions, student supervision, and basic clerical duties.
Starting Wage: $16.20/hour
Apply online at https://bit.ly/secondaryTA
High School English Learner TAs: assist students in grades 9-12 who have limited English proficiency by providing EL services under the direction of a certified regular education teacher.
Starting Wage: $16.75/hour
Apply online at https://bit.ly/EL-TA
** SAVE THE DATE ** Graduation Class of 2023
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 12:00 p.m.
Followed by Elkhorn High School at 3:00 p.m. &
Elkhorn North High School at 6:00 p.m.
*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.
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 06:00 PM
1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE, USA
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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).
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, contact 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.