Welcome, February!
A huge thank you to Jill Greenquist, our Parent Booster Group/PTO, our student council and student council sponsors, and all the parents/guardians who helped make the school dance/activity night such a success. What a great way to wrap up January!
It’s so fun to see the kids participate in - for some of them - their first ever school dance! We are lucky to have such a great community at EMS!
February brings parent/teacher conferences (February 11th and 12th)! We are in the full swing of winter with basketball, wrestling, show choir, concerts, community service, and conversations about classes for next year - just to name a few!
Please consider checking your student’s backpack and binder. The start of a new month is a great time to reorganize, clean out, and make sure all supplies are stocked. This month is a quick one! Antlers UP!
Good attendance is essential for academic success! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to stay on track with their learning, build strong relationships with their peers, and develop important interpersonal skills necessary for future achievement. Don’t forget, every day counts!
Booster Club/PTO Updates:
- Next meeting: Monday, February 10th at 7 pm in EMS Conference Room.
- Sign up to be on the Booster Club email list so you don't miss anything: https://forms.gle/jHdb2CCEsCsYQc69A
- Follow us on Facebook @elkhornmiddleboosterclub
We recognize that some of the traffic congestion in the upper lot is related to middle school arrival and dismissal. We appreciate the middle school families' cooperation in adhering to this request. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making our school a safer place for everyone.
Olivia M, Ella H., Knox H., Navor D., Hayden L., and Lexi R. for their work in organizing a very successful "Disconnect to Reconnect" event at EMS on Wednesday December 18th. This group of students (along with Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Ras) took care of all the details so that our entire building could spend time connecting OFF screens! Thanks to parents who sent in games and snacks. It was a great event.
This team of students are not stopping at 1 special event! During the month of February, they are orchestrating a Pencil Drive. This project will include a contest to collect the most pencils by homeroom. The collected pencils will be distributed to teachers for classroom use. Thanks to this impressive group of kids for their work in our community!
It’s not too early to start scheduling your school and sports physicals!
- Students entering the 7th grade in the fall will need to submit a physical exam dated after February 12, 2025 and an updated immunization record including a Tdap booster.
- Students wanting to participate in a sport at the middle school or high school must have a sports physical completed sometime after May 1, 2025 and uploaded to rschool.
**7th graders still need to submit a physical exam to the front office as well, as these are different systems.
**Health records should be submitted to school prior to the first student day on August 12, 2025.
Summary of the School Immunization Rules and Regulations
February is dental health and heart health month! Encourage your children to brush their teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and have a check up with a dentist every 6 months. Encourage eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of regular sleep and exercise to promote a healthy heart.
Thank you!
Andrea Daniels, RN, BSN adaniels@epsne.org
8th Grade Band Concert with EHS Band
The 8th Grade band will combine with the EHS Band for a concert on Thursday, February 6th, 7:00 p.m. in the Elkhorn High School Auditorium. Students should arrive by 6:30 p.m. at Elkhorn High School. Dress is the same as other concerts; music polo, black pants, black socks, and black shoes. The students will also be traveling via school bus to EHS for periods 1-3 to do a rehearsal with the high school band. Students should communicate with their teachers about missed work.
FREE Summer Band
June 2-18, 2025
7th & 8th Grade (for next school year)
Concert Band, Jazz Band, All State Masterclass
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
17801 Grand Ave. Omaha, NE, 68116
8:00-8:45 am - 8th Grade All-State Lessons
9:00-10:00 am - 8th Grade Concert Band
10:15-11:00 am - 8th Grade Jazz Band
12:15-2:00 pm - 7th Grade Band (includes Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Masterclass)
There will be two final concerts:
8th Grade: Wednesday, June 18th at 10:00am
7th Grade: Wednesday, June 18th at 12:30pm
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Important Registration Information from Elkhorn High School Counselors
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Elkhorn High school counselors will visit Elkhorn Middle School on Wednesday morning, February 19th to distribute 9th grade registration materials. Students will receive a copy of their registration sheet outlining courses offered to prospective ninth graders and specific course recommendations.
Recommendations are based upon advice from high school administration, counselors, grades, and test scores.
Parents will be emailed a copy of the curriculum guide and information about optional summer school classes at this time. Parents are encouraged to discuss the 9th grade course recommendations and elective courses with their students to help them select any elective options before February 26th.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
8th Grade Registration/Parent Night, 6:00 pm EHS Auditorium
Please bring the registration sheet your student receives on February 19 to this meeting.
Parents and 8th graders are invited to Elkhorn High School on February 26 at 6:00 pm. Counselors will present a 9th grade orientation and curriculum PowerPoint in the high school auditorium. After the presentation, parents will be asked to complete course selections and sign the registration form to verify course selections. Registration forms will be collected at the end of the evening. Summer school contracts are due on Wednesday, March 5th. However, you are welcome and encouraged to turn them in on February 26th.
Interested in Elkhorn music offerings? Please join us for a “Taste of Music” prior to the 8th grade night. Instrumental and/or vocal music will be performing from 5:40 - 6:00.
Desiree Merrihew (last names A – G) dmerrihew@epsne.org
Theresa Crnkovich (last names H-O) tcrnkovich@epsne.org
Megan Scobie (last names P-Z) mscobie@epsne.org
Registration for children who will attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year (students must be at least 5 years of age by July 31, 2025, to attend Kindergarten), is now open at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/new-students/.
When you register your child on the District website, we will use the email address in that registration to communicate Kindergarten Round-up information and details.
The EPS Board of Education recently approved an addition to Policy 1006.07 “Activity Passes” to offer free activity passes to residents of the District who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Passes can be obtained at the EPS Central Administration Office at 20650 Glenn St during normal business hours. Proof of residency and military service is required.
Business registrations are now being accepted for the annual Elkhorn Public Schools Career Exploration Fair, scheduled for March 26, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
This event will be an excellent opportunity for students to explore business industries and make meaningful career connections, while also showcasing the commitment of local organizations to community involvement.
If your business is interested in participating, please click here to register.
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Contact Information Updates
Send changes to contact information to ems@epsne.org
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
The approved 2024-2025 academic calendar can be viewed here.