Katherine Buth
Thank you to our generous Tornado Relief Fund donors!
We ❤ You!
Through the generosity of our donors, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Tornado Relief fund raised more than $162,000 for EPS families severely impacted by the tornado. Thank you for donating to this amazing cause where all funds directly benefited EPS families for their general needs!
Elkhorn Public Schools’ administrators identified families severely impacted by the tornado and asked them to complete the Foundation’s Tornado Assistance form. Ultimately, 53 families received assistance from our two revenue sources: Tornado Relief Fund Donations and the City of Omaha Community Grant.
We received tornado relief donations from people in 20 different states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. In Nebraska, more than 135 people donated money to help their fellow Nebraskans. Truly, people rose to the challenge to help our Elkhorn families. The Foundation also received a $50,000 grant from the City of Omaha to help families impacted by the disaster.
During the aftermath of the April 26th tornado, the connection between the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation and the Elkhorn community has strengthened. Together we’ve helped relieve some of the stress of our Elkhorn families whose lives were upended on April 26th. We will continue to support and care for our EPS students, and we are honored to help our Elkhorn community in its time of need.
Golf Fore Grants 2024
Congratulations to General Fire & Safety our 2024 Golf Fore Grants Winners!
On Monday, June 3rd, we hosted our 25th Golf Fore Grants! It was a great event benefiting our Classroom Grants Program!
Melissa Lightle, the media specialist at Fire Ridge, explained the Foundation Classroom Grant program best: “We need materials to do fun things with the students, and we don’t always have the budget for them. The Foundation helps us support kids in the best way we can.”
Melissa is one of the 61 teachers who requested and were awarded a grant for the 2024-2025 school year. A few new and notable grants include welding TIG grinders, books for middle school Battle of the Books, middle school robotics equipment, audiobooks and ebooks at the various levels, a portable piano, and so much more. You can find a full list of approved 2024-2025 class grants by clicking here.
Elkhorn South High School teacher and robotics coach, Chris Peters, has been awarded a grant for several years for robotics materials. The robotics team at ENHS continues to grow every year, and Chris states, “The Foundation has been an absolute savior for us. The community is investing in kids getting their hands on technology.”
Funds raised through Golf Fore Grants and other Foundation fundraisers help to provide these beneficial materials for our students and teachers. They all are so appreciative of your generous donations to this program.
Scramble Winners
Flight 1:
1st place: (Pictured – not in order) Andy Knutson, Bobby Deleidi, Jason Bartling, & Jason McDonald (General Fire and Safety) – Winning Score of 55.
2nd place: Chris Bell, Bok Lee, Erica Lee, & Dave Patten (Bishop Business) – Winning Score of 56.
Flight 2:
1st place: (Pictured – not in order) Guy Jukes, Jake Jukes, Justin Grages, & Jay Landholm (Jukes Ale Works) – Winning Score of 61.
2nd place: Andrew Meyer, Brent Suing, Hailee Turner, & Matt Smith (BVH Architecture) – Winning Score of 61.
Flight 3:
1st place: (Pictured – not in order) Ben Williams, Gage Gibney, Jacob Butler, & Matt Sargent (Alvine Engineering) – Winning Score of 68.
2nd place: Casey Hansen, Kendra Ringenberg, Kyle Mogelson, Matt Willburn (Kendra Ringenberg foursome) – Winning Score of 68.
Pin Prize Winners:
Hole #1: Closet to Pin Two Shots – Derrick Fitton
Hole #3: Closet to Pin in One Shot – Colin Daro
Hole # 6: Longest Drive in Fairway – Scot Ringenberg
Hole #9: Longest Putt – Jay Potter
Hole #15: Closet to Pin in Two Shots – Bill Boggy
Hole #17: Longest Putt Made – Kyle Ringenberg
Hole #18: Longest Drive in Lower Fairway – Matthew Raymond
Golf Poker Winners:
1st place: Matt Willburn (5 high straight – Ace Played)
2nd place: Bok Lee (3 Aces with a King Kicker)
3rd place: Kyle Ringenberg (3 Kings)
Other Winners:
Raffle Winner: Penny Rohl
Putting Green Contest: Morgan Stanley Foursome
“Hit the Circle” Winner: Dillon Schutte
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Event Pictures
Thank you to our 2024 Golf Fore Grants Sponsors!
Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients!
This year EPSF awarded more than $568,000 in scholarships to 2024 EPS Seniors!
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation had the pleasure of awarding scholarships at the scholarship recognition ceremonies on April 23rd at Elkhorn South High School, April 24th at Elkhorn North High School, and April 25th at Elkhorn High School!
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation currently administers 125 unique scholarships on the behalf of Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations. During the ceremonies, the Foundation awarded 212 community-funded scholarships worth $307,800 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors!
We also awarded the NEW ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship to 32 seniors, totaling $35,050. The goal of this new scholarship is to encourage students to get a more expansive view of careers in the skilled & technical trades and provide opportunities for hands-on experience during their high school years.
Additionally, this year the Foundation awarded 214 ACHIEVE AP Scholarships, totaling $226,000. The ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards students who engage in academically rigorous coursework while maintaining balance in other areas of interest within our schools and community. We believe that exposure to core academic rigor, elective course sequences, community service and school activities will promote success during and after high school.
We are extremely grateful for our scholarship donors, our scholarship representatives, and our 112 volunteer selection committees who partner with the Foundation to provide these great scholarship opportunities for our Elkhorn students!
If you are interested in starting a scholarship, contact gchochon@elkhornfoundation.org.
Click the links below to be taken to see a complete listing of scholarships, recipients, and pictures at the three high schools. You can also view pictures from the ceremonies on our Facebook page!
Alumni Trivia Night 2024
More than 20 class years were represented at the second annual Alumni Trivia Night
What event brought together a large range of Elkhorn Public Schools alumni for a night of challenging trivia, high school memories, and good times? The second annual Alumni Trivia Night!
On Friday, April 5th, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Alumni program organized a general trivia night including fun categories such as sports, music, and Elkhorn! The host for the evening was Kathy Burney, PE teacher at Westridge Elementary and 1988 EHS alumna. The Class of 1973+ won again this year following a tie breaker question!
It was great to see a wide range of class years represented, including: 1973, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2021
After trivia concluded, everyone gathered together for a group picture of all the attendees. Representing a multitude of class years, they are all proud to call themselves alumni! We can’t wait to see this event grow from year to year!
Social Media Speaker
Dr. Twenge presents: “Parenting and Guiding the Smartphone Generation”
On April 2nd, the Elkhorn Public Schools district welcomed Dr. Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, for her presentation: “Parenting and Guiding the Smartphone Generation.” Following her insightful presentation, there was a panel composed of Dr. Twenge, Creighton Volleyball coach and EPS parent Kirsten Bernthal Booth, EPS high school counselor Martha Dowd, and several EPS students.
Dr. Twenge’s presentation highlighted the similarities and differences between the various generations, including Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1979), Millennials (1980-1994), Gen Z (1995-2012), and Alphas/Polars (2013-2029). She explained, “Generations happen because cultures change.” She noted that each generation has its own challenges. For current teens, the emergence and widespread use of smartphones and associated apps have had a significant impact on their mental health.
In an effort to guide parents of teens, she encouraged parents to prioritize sleep, enforce rules that keep kids safe, and reframe the smartphone, which means: “The smartphone needs to be a tool we use, not a tool that uses us,” said Dr. Twenge.
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation funded this speaker through our Partnership & Alignment Committee. The goal of this committee is to be more aligned with the strategic goals of the school district. Other approved projects include a teacher cohort, middle school reading incentives, and high school engineering curriculum.
“The smartphone needs to be a tool we use, not a tool that uses us,” said Dr. Twenge.
Battle of the Books 2024
EPS Elementary Students Engage in Literary Competition
In the spirit of March Madness, the Elkhorn Public Schools elementary schools hosted their own bracket: the Battle of the Books! The district-wide battle took place on April 8, 2024, after school. Sagewood, Spring Ridge, Skyline, and Hillrise Elementary hosted the other schools for the book-based competitions. The 1st and 2nd place winners from each of the competition sites earned medals paid for by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation! We are proud to be part of this event because it encourages and celebrates reading at our elementary schools!
The Battle of the Books competitions began in the Elkhorn District in the late 1990s, and they continue to be a fun event for our elementary students. Each competition site had a different list of books, including The Tale of Despereaux, Hoot, Among the Hidden, Hatchet, The Lightning Thief, Number the Stars, Because of Winn Dixie, Because of Mr. Terupt, and many other great books!
Robyn Dallegge, Library Media Specialist at Manchester Elementary and district coordinator of Battle of the books, answered a few questions about these exciting literary battles!
- How did you get involved in Battle of the Books? How many years have you been helping? I have been a part of Battle of the Books for over 20 years. I was a building sponsor, first at Hillrise and then at Manchester for a long time. For the past several years, I have been the district coordinator of Battle of the Books.
- How do students get chosen for this event and how do they prepare for this competition? Battle of the Books is offered to all 4th and 5th-grade students in each elementary building, and students choose if they want to participate or not. Students form 4-member teams and attend monthly meetings from September – March. Each month, they read one title (from a prescribed list) and practice for the end-of-the-year competitions. They have to be able to answer questions about events from the books.
- What is your favorite part of this event? While the competition motivates students, my favorite part of Battle of the Books is that students are exposed to a wide variety of book titles and genres. They get to enjoy books they might not have chosen to read on their own.
- What is the benefit this event provides for students? Battle of the Books helps students develop reading fluency and comprehension skills. It also helps them build confidence in their reading and develop the habit of reading for enjoyment.
- Anything else you would like to share? As the district continues adding elementary schools, elementary librarians and teachers have prioritized Battle of the Books (with financial help from the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation).
1st Place Manchester Winners
2024 ENHS Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation recognized our Elkhorn North High School scholarship winners at our Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on April 24th, 2024.
The scholarship recipients should be immensely proud of the hard work that has led them to their accomplishments! Your determination, organization, and commitment will take you far in life. Congratulations from the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation, Elkhorn North High School, the scholarship selection committees, and our scholarship donors!
Community-Funded Scholarships
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation currently administers 125 unique scholarships on the behalf of Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations. During ceremonies, the Foundation awarded 212 community-funded scholarships worth $307,800 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors! We are extremely grateful for our scholarship donors, our scholarship representatives, and our 112 volunteer selection committees who partner with the Foundation to provide these great scholarship opportunities for our Elkhorn students!
Community-Funded Scholarship Winners at ENHS
| Antler Class of 1961 ENHS Scholarship | Selah Halweg |
| Antler Class of 1961 ENHS Scholarship | Ava Spies |
| Big Al – The Tank Scholarship | Austen Shirley |
| Edna Mae Bonney Memorial Scholarship | Ava Spies |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship | Quinn Carney |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship | Brock Marler |
| Elkhorn Grandview Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Ellen Owen |
| Elkhorn Grandview Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Eva Reinoehl |
| Elkhorn Grandview Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Eli Shada |
| Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship | Quinn Carney |
| Elkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship | Abby Lindquist |
| Elkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship | Ellie Wagner |
| Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship | Tommy Meckna Jr. |
| Elkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship | Mya Bauer |
| Elkhorn North Boys Soccer Scholarship | Gavin Dickerson |
| Elkhorn North Boys Soccer Scholarship | Benjamin Sullivan |
| Elkhorn North Cross Country Booster Club Scholarship | Ellen Owen |
| Elkhorn North Cross Country Booster Club Scholarship | Jakob Sullivan |
| Elkhorn North Golf Booster Club Scholarship | Cole Dryak |
| Elkhorn North Golf Booster Club Scholarship | Julia Karmazin |
| Elkhorn North Golf Booster Club Scholarship | Sharlan Skrupa |
| Elkhorn North High Band Booster Scholarship | Lacy Mehaffey |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Samuel Eckstrom |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Emma Hartnett |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Ava Johnson |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Colin McMahon |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Jayse Munter |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Sharlan Skrupa |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Kaitlyn Wagner |
| Elkhorn North Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship | Emma Willcoxon |
| Elkhorn North Volleyball Booster Club Scholarship | Ava Spies |
| Elkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship | Sydney Dallegge |
| Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship | Eva Reinoehl |
| Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship | Isabella Thoreen |
| Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship | Ava Spies |
| ENHS Achieving with Resilience & Perseverance: GRIT Scholarship | Conner Lindquist |
| ENHS Achieving with Resilience & Perseverance: GRIT Scholarship | Jeriah Station |
| ENHS Boys Bowling Booster Club Scholarship | Jayse Munter |
| ENHS Football Booster Club Scholarship | Brock Marler |
| ENHS Football Futures Scholarship | Sam Thomas |
| ENHS Girls Bowling Booster Club Scholarship | Mallory Ringenberg |
| ENHS Girls Soccer Booster Club Scholarship | Quinn Carney |
| ENHS Girls Soccer Booster Club Scholarship | Ava Spies |
| ENHS Girls Tennis Booster Club Scholarship | Grace Jesske |
| ENHS Softball Booster Scholarship | Ashlyn Caniglia |
| ENHS Softball Booster Scholarship | Koral Jarzynka |
| EPS Alumni Scholarship | Sharlan Skrupa |
| Gina Cyza Memorial Scholarship | Mya Hibbard |
| J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship | Hailey Hearn |
| J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship | Sophia Hill |
| Jeff Horeis Memorial Soccer Scholarship | Preston Gordman |
| Jeff Horeis Memorial Soccer Scholarship | Keighlin Leth |
| Kayla Wilkins Memorial Scholarship | Adam Olijnek |
| Legacy Eyecare Scholarship | Ellie Cannon |
| Legacy Eyecare Scholarship | Quinn Carney |
| Manchester Elementary PTO Scholarship | Eva Reinoehl |
| Manchester Elementary PTO Scholarship | Emma Willcoxon |
| Philip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship | Austin Allen |
| Run for Kindness Scholarship | Quinn Carney |
| Sagewood Elementary PTO Scholarship | Caleb Coe |
| Sagewood Elementary PTO Scholarship | Alyssa Stone |
| Sam Osborn Memorial Scholarship | Reily Miller |
| Steve Kroymann Memorial Scholarship | Christopher Thiessen |
| The Ramsbottom Scholarship of Distinction | Emma Hartnett |
| West Dodge Station Elementary PTO Scholarship | Jack Sinnott |
| West O Chamber Scholarship | Julia McGill |
| Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship | Emma Willcoxon |
| Wright Sisters’ Cheer Scholarship | Colby Driever |
Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship
EPSF ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
We are excited to announce the new ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship. Students must complete coursework in one Career & Technical Education Program of Focus, and complete a multitude of Career Exploration Experiences, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Community Service. For the inaugural year, the Foundation is awarding 32 ACHIEVE CTE Scholarships worth $35,050.
EPSF ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Winners at ENHS
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Peyton Collins |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Mya Hibbard |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Keighlin Leth |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Addyson Maxell |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Lacy Mehaffey |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Ryan Mensch |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Adam Olijnek |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Fiona Quigley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Taylor Ruma |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Eli Shada |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Jakob Sullivan |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Aliza Syed |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Brandon Urbano |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Isabel Warren |
EPSF ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarships
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarship has a long standing history in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. This scholarship rewards students who challenge themselves by taking 4 or more AP classes and are actively involved in their school and community. This year the Foundation is awarding 214 ACHIEVE AP Scholarships totaling $226,000.
EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship Winners at ENHS
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Austin Allen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jayla Alvarez |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Yasmin Binte Sharil |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Logan Bird |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Reese Booth |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Delaney Briganti |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Luke Butler |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ellie Cannon |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Quinn Carney |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Courtney Christo |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Caleb Coe |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Peyton Collins |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ryan Cooney |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sydney Dallegge |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Colby Driever |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Allyson Dutoit |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Allyson Dworak |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Samuel Eckstrom |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Aidan Ettleman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Macy Falconer |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Tyson Fancher |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Preston Gordman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Courtney Hagestad |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Selah Halweg |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Madeleine Harrison |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emma Hartnett |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Owen Hess |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mya Hibbard |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sophia Hill |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Amanda Hoffman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Camryn Jacobsmeier |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Koral Jarzynka |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Grace Jesske |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ava Johnson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Arnav Karki |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Julia Karmazin |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Aidan Kloster |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Lucia Krings |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Keighlin Leth |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kallie Lindquist |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Lilly Loghry |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Joshua Longua |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Oliver Lucoff |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Murphy Maloney |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Brock Marler |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Anna Martin |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Colin McMahon |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Lacy Mehaffey |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ryan Mensch |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sophia Messineo |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Tristan Monaghan-Sova |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jayse Munter |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | McKenna Murphy |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Logan Nguyen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Adam Olijnek |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ellen Owen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Fiona Quigley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Eva Reinoehl |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mallory Ringenberg |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Taylor Ruma |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Eli Shada |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jack Sinnott |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sharlan Skrupa |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ava Spies |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jeriah Station |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Samantha Stern |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sydney Stodden |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Alyssa Stone |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Aliza Syed |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Brandon Urbano |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ellie Wagner |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kaylee Warnsing |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Isabel Warren |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emi Wesselmann |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Caden Wieseman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emma Willcoxon |
A big thank you to our 2024 Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies
Event Sponsor, Bland & Associates!
2024 EHS Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation recognized our Elkhorn High School scholarship winners at our Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on April 25th, 2024.
The scholarship recipients should be immensely proud of the hard work that has led them to their accomplishments! Your determination, organization, and commitment will take you far in life. Congratulations from the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation, Elkhorn High School, the scholarship selection committees, and our scholarship donors!
Community-Funded Scholarships
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation currently administers 125 unique scholarships on the behalf of Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations. During ceremonies, the Foundation awarded 212 community-funded scholarships worth $307,800 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors! We are extremely grateful for our scholarship donors, our scholarship representatives, and our 112 volunteer selection committees who partner with the Foundation to provide these great scholarship opportunities for our Elkhorn students!
Community-Funded Scholarship Winners at EHS
| Arbor View Elementary Alumni Scholarship | McKenzie Carlson |
| Barbara McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship | Kaleb Johnson |
| “Braver Than You Believe” Scholarship | Makailey Beekman |
| Career Focus Initiative Scholarship | Mitchell Timm |
| Carl Riley Brodersen Memorial Baseball Scholarship | Ryan Ellison |
| Carl Riley Brodersen Memorial Football Scholarship | Samuel Leinen |
| Carl Riley Brodersen Memorial Softball Scholarship | Mya Larsen |
| Carol S. Schlosser Memorial Scholarship | Paulina Fomicheva |
| Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship | Annabelle Hensley |
| Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship | Ava Kumagai |
| Core Bank Cares Scholarship | Mya Larsen |
| Dennis Curtis – Class of ’64 Scholarship | Mitchell Timm |
| Don & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship | Makailey Beekman |
| Don & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship | Samuel Leinen |
| Don & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship | Emma Lorenson |
| Don & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship | Mara Love |
| Don & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship | Aaliyaha Maxwell |
| EHS Achieving with Resilience & Perseverance: GRIT Scholarship | Luke Howard |
| EHS Achieving with Resilience & Perseverance: GRIT Scholarship | Aaliyaha Maxwell |
| EHS Band Booster Scholarship | Marielle Cruz |
| EHS English Department Recognition Scholarship | Emma Lorenson |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship | Bridget Schnoor |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship | Gil Schroeder |
| Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship | Paulina Fomicheva |
| Elkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship | Mason Beister |
| Elkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship | Gil Schroeder |
| Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship | Nathan Roberts |
| Elkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship | Mitchell Timm |
| Elkhorn Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Paulina Fomicheva |
| Elkhorn Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Christopher Wickham |
| Elkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship | Srimathi Balakrishnan |
| Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship | Ella Greenfield |
| Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship | Gavin Visser |
| Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship | Ava Kumagai |
| Elkhorn Youth Sports Association Elite Basketball Scholarship | Mackenzie Warden |
| Ella M. Barnes Achievement in Academics Scholarship | Marielle Cruz |
| EPS Alumni Scholarship | Mya Larsen |
| Fire Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship | Kylie Reverts |
| Future Educator Scholarship | Darla Crews |
| Gene & Ruth Kruger Girls Basketball Memorial Scholarship | Ayshia Prince |
| Hillrise Elementary PTO Scholarship | Mara Love |
| Horizons Scholarship | Zoe Heithoff |
| Horizons Scholarship | Sabine Worner |
| J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship | Ethan Walters |
| Jacob Ferguson Memorial Tennis Scholarship | Kaito Hoori |
| Legacy Eyecare Scholarship | Logan Kieckhafer |
| Legacy Eyecare Scholarship | Grant Spanel |
| Margretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship | Madysen Geislar |
| Margretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship | Aaliyaha Maxwell |
| Nate Pullen Memorial Scholarship | Emily Frain |
| Nathan Waggoner Memorial Scholarship | Thomas Strohman |
| pARTners Scholarship | McKenzie Carlson |
| pARTners Scholarship | Jonah LaGrange |
| Philip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship | Addie Reser |
| Powers Automotive Technical Career Scholarship | Andrew Sutton |
| Rick Christmas Memorial Scholarship | Gil Schroeder |
| Secondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship | Zoe Heithoff |
| Terry & Paulette Peters Memorial Scholarship | Antonio Garces |
| Vic Porter Memorial Scholarship | Luke Howard |
| West Dodge Station Elementary PTO Scholarship | Marielle Cruz |
| West O Chamber Scholarship | Tannor McColly |
| Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship | Mason Beister |
| Westridge Elementary PTO Scholarship | McKenzie Carlson |
| William Patton Science Scholarship | Zoe Heithoff |
| Wortman/Bacus Commitment to Excellence Scholarship | Samuel Leinen |
| Wortman/Bacus Commitment to Excellence Scholarship | Mason Villwok |
| Wyatt Tobin Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Avery Ellis |
Wyatt Tobin Memorial Nursing Scholarship
EPSF ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
We are excited to announce the new ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship. Students must complete coursework in one Career & Technical Education Program of Focus, and complete a multitude of Career Exploration Experiences, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Community Service. For the inaugural year, the Foundation is awarding 32 ACHIEVE CTE Scholarships worth $35,050.
EPSF ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Winners at EHS
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Annabelle Hensley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Kaito Hoori |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Tannor McColly |
EPSF ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarships
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarship has a long standing history in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. This scholarship rewards students who challenge themselves by taking 4 or more AP classes and are actively involved in their school and community. This year the Foundation is awarding 214 ACHIEVE AP Scholarships totaling $226,000.
EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship Winners at EHS
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Fatma Akkaya |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Evan Auel |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Srimathi Balakrishnan |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mason Beister |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Rylee Bruno |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Brayden Burkman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Giulianna Capocci |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | McKenzie Carlson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Lawson Clevenger |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Darla Crews |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Marielle Cruz |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Haya Dababneh |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Bianca Dillon |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Alyssa DiNapoli |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Matthew Faltas |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Paulina Fomicheva |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ashley Formo |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emily Frain |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ryan Frazell |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Antonio Garces |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Keira Harries |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Katherine Heinzen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Annabelle Hensley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kaito Hoori |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Karlie Janousek |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kaleb Johnson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Logan Kieckhafer |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ellyse Kosak |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ava Kumagai |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jonah LaGrange |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Samuel Leinen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mara Love |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Tannor McColly |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kashif Nazmul |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Claire Nuismer |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Cole Petersen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ayshia Prince |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ella Prince |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Addie Reser |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kylie Reverts |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Nathan Roberts |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Bridget Schnoor |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Grant Spanel |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Thomas Strohman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | MaKenna Villwok |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mason Villwok |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Gavin Visser |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Christopher Wickham |
A big thank you to our 2024 Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies
Event Sponsor, Bland & Associates!
2024 ESHS Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation recognized our Elkhorn South High School scholarship winners at our Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on April 23rd, 2024.
The scholarship recipients should be immensely proud of the hard work that has led them to their accomplishments! Your determination, organization, and commitment will take you far in life. Congratulations from the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation, Elkhorn South High School, the scholarship selection committees, and our scholarship donors!
Community-Funded Scholarships
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation currently administers 125 unique scholarships on the behalf of Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations. During ceremonies, the Foundation awarded 212 community-funded scholarships worth $307,800 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors! We are extremely grateful for our scholarship donors, our scholarship representatives, and our 112 volunteer selection committees who partner with the Foundation to provide these great scholarship opportunities for our Elkhorn students!
Community-Funded Scholarship Winners at ESHS
| American Legion Post 211 Scholarship | Carter O’Neel |
| Bixby Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship | Kobe Eikmeier |
| Building Independent Futures Scholarship | Quinn Athy |
| Building Independent Futures Scholarship | Madison Beatty |
| Building Independent Futures Scholarship | Madalyn Prescott |
| Building Independent Futures Scholarship | Brooklyn Tonjes |
| Core Bank Cares Scholarship | Ava Fowler |
| Don Nordlund Scholarship | Alexis Feist |
| Dr. Matthew Latacha Memorial Scholarship | Christopher Stevenson |
| Echelon Homes Construction & Engineering Scholarship | Jessica Tackett |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship | Katelyn Franzen |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship | Ty Nielsen |
| Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship | Quinn Lewis |
| Elkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship | Memphis Hurley |
| Elkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship | Nicole Schulz |
| Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship | Quinn Lewis |
| Elkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship | Drew Hasenkamp |
| Elkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship | Katelyn Franzen |
| Elkhorn Ridge Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Memphis Hurley |
| Elkhorn Ridge Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Archita Raj |
| Elkhorn South Choral Arts Booster Scholarship | Frances Bernhard |
| Elkhorn South Choral Arts Booster Scholarship | Joshua Orsini |
| Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship | Ellie Draper |
| Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship | Nicole Schulz |
| Elkhorn Trap Scholarship | Clinton Schumacher |
| Elkhorn United Lacrosse Scholarship | Parker Lewis |
| Elkhorn United Lacrosse Scholarship | Luke Reger |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Dhwani Dholakia |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School Booster Club Scholarship | Connor Preble |
| Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship | Jack Homan |
| Elkhorn Youth Sports Association Attack Basketball Scholarship | Connor Preble |
| EPS Alumni Scholarship | Frances Parks |
| ESHS Band Booster Scholarship | Jeremiah Mohring |
| ESHS Boys Basketball Booster Scholarship | Aidan Skradis |
| ESHS Boys Soccer Booster Club Scholarship | Mason Chaplin |
| ESHS Boys Soccer Booster Club Scholarship | Samuel Keith |
| ESHS Football Booster Club Scholarship | Ty Nielsen |
| ESHS Football Booster Club Scholarship | Aidan Skradis |
| ESHS Football Futures Scholarship | Dylan Kingston |
| ESHS Football Futures Scholarship | Landon Wemhoff |
| ESHS Girls Soccer Booster Club Scholarship | Josie Almquist |
| ESHS Girls Soccer Booster Club Scholarship | Avery Black |
| ESHS Softball Booster Club Scholarship | Allison Borkowski |
| ESHS Softball Booster Club Scholarship | Taylor Horsham |
| ESHS Tennis Booster Club Scholarship | Isa Hustad |
| ESHS Tennis Booster Club Scholarship | Andrew Nelson |
| ESHS Volleyball Booster Scholarship | Sarah Galligan |
| ESHS Wrestling Booster Scholarship | Lucas Wilson |
| Excellence in Action Scholarship | Ava Fowler |
| Excellence in Action Scholarship | Jia Zhong Pan |
| Fire Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship | Ashton McDermott |
| G.E.A.R.S. Car Club – Gary Markmann Memorial Scholarship | Clinton Schumacher |
| George A. & Mary W. Buck Memorial Scholarship | Frances Parks |
| John Greufe Memorial Scholarship | Elizabeth Eischeid |
| Kevin Riggert Scholarship | Clinton Schumacher |
| Legacy Eyecare Scholarship | Emily Tichota |
| Legacy Eyecare Scholarship | Elise Whalen |
| Margretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship | Ellie Draper |
| Mary Kaye Eggers Memorial Scholarship | Aidan Wesener |
| McArdle Grading Company Scholarship in memory of Scoop, Betty, and Tim McArdle | Clinton Schumacher |
| Paul K. Barnes Achievement in Academics Scholarship | Ethan Farrell |
| Philip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship | Dhwani Dholakia |
| Renaissance Financial Scholarship | Addison Penke |
| Sam Osborn Memorial Scholarship | Madalyn Prescott |
| Secondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship | Archita Raj |
| Skyline Elementary PTO Scholarship | Jeremiah Mohring |
| Spring Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship | Nicole Schulz |
| The Ramsbottom Scholarship of Distinction | Kenna Jordan |
| The Ramsbottom Scholarship of Distinction | Jessica Tackett |
| Tom Roach Memorial Scholarship | Ty Nielsen |
| Tony Ramaeker SRO Scholarship | Sudiksha Chaudhary |
| Trent Tiller Memorial Scholarship | Clinton Schumacher |
| West Bay Elementary PTO Scholarship | Ava Fowler |
| West O Chamber Scholarship | Reagan Kays |
| Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship | Quinn Lewis |
| Wright Sisters’ Cheer Scholarship | Jordan Halstead |
| Wright Sisters’ Cheer Scholarship | Soryn VanHerpen |
Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship
EPSF ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
We are excited to announce the new ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship. Students must complete coursework in one Career & Technical Education Program of Focus, and complete a multitude of Career Exploration Experiences, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Community Service. For the inaugural year, the Foundation is awarding 32 ACHIEVE CTE Scholarships worth $35,050.
EPSF ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Winners at ESHS
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Jack Carney |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Isabella Carraher |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Mia Deleidi |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Dhwani Dholakia |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Ethan Farrell |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Elise Hammes |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Gwyneth Hensley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Kalob Horton |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Memphis Hurley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Antonio Jarrett |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | George Kolb |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Grant Meisgeier |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Ty Nielsen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Parker Thornton |
| EPSF ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship | Emily Tichota |
EPSF ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarships
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarship has a long standing history in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. This scholarship rewards students who challenge themselves by taking 4 or more AP classes and are actively involved in their school and community. This year the Foundation is awarding 214 ACHIEVE AP Scholarships totaling $226,000.
EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship Winners at ESHS
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Natalie Aksyonov |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Josie Almquist |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Eimaan Azimi |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ruby Barger |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emme Bazata |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Avery Black |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Chase Brammer |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jack Carney |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Isabella Carraher |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Morgan Castle |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Lillie Caulder |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mason Chaplin |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sudiksha Chaudhary |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ellyse Cheatle |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Evan Choi |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Mia Deleidi |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Delaney Dervin |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Dhwani Dholakia |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ethan Duda |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Elizabeth Eischeid |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Allan Fan |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ethan Farrell |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Alexis Feist |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ryan Fitton |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Eamon Flynn |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ava Fowler |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Elijah Fox |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Katelyn Franzen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Sarah Galligan |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Madison Govier |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jordan Halstead |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Elise Hammes |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emilia Harwart |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Gwyneth Hensley |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Maclaina Hodges |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Morghan Horstman |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Chuyee Huang |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Isa Hustad |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jacob Irwin |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kate Jessen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Carson Knutson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Kyla Knutson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | George Kolb |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Maren Kraudy |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Cooper Krause |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Quinn Lewis |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Hannah Longnecker |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Avery McGee |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Reagan McNeel |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Grant Meisgeier |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Grant Meyer |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Samuel Meyer |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jeremiah Mohring |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Makenzie Mueller |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Andrew Nelson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ty Nielsen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Carter O’Neel |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Frances Parks |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Brooklynn Parr |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emma Perkes |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Carson Peters |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Olivia Pincock |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ava Powers |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Connor Preble |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Katherine Probasco |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Archita Raj |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Marek Rasmussen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Luke Reger |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Wren Robinson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Nicole Schulz |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Christopher Stevenson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Michelle Swanson |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Jessica Tackett |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Lauren Taylor |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ellyssa Thiem |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Zoey Thomalla |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Parker Thornton |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Emily Tichota |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Tobias Tsai |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Soryn VanHerpen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Drew Veomett |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Ian Walker |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Keegan Walters |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Brianna Watzke |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Aidan Wesener |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Elise Whalen |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Brady Winterstein |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Madison Wright |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Rachel Wu |
| EPSF ACHIEVE AP Scholarship | Luke Zhu |
A big thank you to our 2024 Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies
Event Sponsor, Bland & Associates!
2023 End-of-Year Giving Campaign
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our End-of-Year Giving Campaign!
Every year we are blown away by the generosity and support of our Elkhorn community, and this year is no different. Whether you reserved the Alumni Center for a celebration, bid on an item during Bids for Kids where we raised more than $71,000, participated in Golf Fore Grants where we raised $55,000, purchased a scoreboard ad for your business, sponsored one of our events, or contributed to the more than $500,000 awarded to seniors through our scholarship program, THANK YOU for your impactful contributions and continued belief in the Foundation’s mission this past year!
During our End-Of-Giving Campaign, we raised $2,000 for Foundation programming including Classroom Grants, Scholarships, Math & Reading Intervention, Teacher Tuition Reimbursement, our Kids in Need Fund and more.
Even though our End-of-Year Giving Campaign is over, you can still contribute to our impactful programs by doing the following:
- Donate this donation link!
- Mail a check to the Foundation office
- Start a scholarship or contribute to an existing scholarship! Contact gchochon@elkhornfoundation.org for more information!
- Contact the Foundation at (402)289-1727 or foundation@elkhornfoundation.org to learn about other ways to contribute EPSF programming
To contribute in other important ways, you can:
- Follow us on social media and share/like our posts
- Join our alumni program if you are an alumni!
- Attend our events (Golf Fore Grants, Bids For Kids, Hall Of Fame, etc.)
- Volunteer at our events – contact EPSF to learn about volunteer opportunities foundation@elkhornfoundation.org
We invite you to learn more about the Foundation’s programs by watching the video or reading the stories below. These programs and events would not be possible without the generosity of people like you.
We are looking forward to 2024 as we continue to serve our Elkhorn students, teachers, staff, and community. Thank you for your ongoing support!
With gratitude,
Stacey L. Falk & The Foundation Team
Foundation Year in Review 2023
Watch this video for a brief overview of the Elkhorn Public Schools programs, events & revenue generated at the events for our programs, and our alumni program.
Classroom Grants
The Foundation’s Golf Fore Grants Tournament on June 5, 2023, raised $55,000 for the classroom grants program. During this year’s tournament, we highlighted Laurie Davidson’s “Flip Flop Book Swap” classroom grant that gave each student at Westridge at least one book to take home over the summer vacation.
Laurie’s grant is just one of 76 EPSF Classroom Grants totaling $140,000 that were awarded at all 20 Elkhorn Public Schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
Scholarship Program
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation continues to grow its Scholarship Program through Community Funded Scholarships and the ACHIEVE Scholarships. In the Spring of 2023, we awarded scholarships to Elkhorn Public Schools’ graduates worth over $550,000!
Currently, there are over 200 community-funded scholarships that will be awarded to EPS graduating seniors in 2024. The Foundation works with Elkhorn families and local businesses to award over $500,000 in scholarships every year. Applications for all EPSF scholarships are open from December 1st to February 1st, annually.
Math & Reading Intervention and Bids For Kids
The Elkhorn community helped the Foundation to raise over $71,000 at our annual Bids For Kids Auction in support of Math & Reading Intervention and Classroom Grants.
Foundation staff spoke with students and parents about the importance of Math & Reading Clubs! You can read more by following the link below.
“When you first find out that your child might not be keeping up in class, it can be kind of devastating as a parent because you just want them to succeed, but what I love about the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is that they’ve stepped in to fill that gap.”
– Angela Bell, Parent of student receiving after-school math help
Kids in Need
We provide financial assistance to Elkhorn families in need, ensuring financial hardships do not stand in the way of our students’ physical, social, and emotional needs or their ability to achieve success within our schools.
Teacher Tuition Reimbursement
We encourage our Elkhorn teachers and teacher assistants to prioritize their continued education by providing partial tuition reimbursement. The Foundation provides thousands of dollars in tuition reimbursement every year.
