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Bids For Kids 2023

An Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Fundraiser

Join us for an evening of hanging with your gals and supporting Elkhorn students!

Who: You and your friends

What: Bids For Kids is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation.

Where: Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation & Alumni Center

When: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Why: Bids For Kids is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. Proceeds of this event fund the Math & Reading Clubs that take place in Elkhorn’s elementary schools before and after school and other foundation programming.

Stay tuned for more information!

You can read about last year’s successful event below!


✨ About Bids For Kids: Bids For Kids is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. Proceeds of this event fund the Math & Reading Clubs that take place in Elkhorn’s elementary schools before and after school. Formally known as “Math and Reading Intervention,” these clubs help students gain confidence through small group tutoring and improve their overall math and reading comprehension.

In the 2021-2022 school year, over 400 elementary students needed additional instruction in math and reading. Because of the generous support of our Bids For Kids sponsors, donors, and bidders, we’re able to continue to fund these vital programs as the need for them increases.

If you are interested in making a donation to help fund these important programs, you can donate online or call the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation office at (402)289.1727. Thank you for your support!

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In 2022, Bids For Kids event fundraised $74K for Math & Reading Assistance Programs in Elkhorn Public Schools

Last year, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation hosted its most successful Bids For Kids fundraiser to date thanks to the generosity of the event’s auction donors, bidders, and sponsors.

From September 28th to October 6th, more than 400 members of the Elkhorn community came together and raised $74K to help fund the Math & Reading Assistance Programs that take place in the Elkhorn District’s elementary schools.

“What an amazing and super successful night!” Said Susan Lumsden, Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Special Events Coordinator. “I loved seeing our attendees and volunteers having fun, and all of our planning come to life! Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference.”

In support of the fundraiser, attendees heard from Math Interventionist Mallory Lantzer, an Elkhorn Public Schools teacher who leads P.A.W.S (People At Westridge Succeed), an afterschool Math Program at Westridge Elementary that provided additional support for more than 60 students last year alone.

Some people might think that students wouldn’t want to stay after school for an extra 30 minutes to practice math, but for most kids quite the opposite is true,” said Mallory Lantzer. “Our students love the opportunity to work in a small group with their teachers and their peers. They enjoy the more individualized attention from their teachers, and are willing to ask questions and share their thinking out loud– Something that most of them aren’t confident enough to do in a whole class setting.

This year’s Bids For Kids event featured 313 auction items, many of which were donated by local businesses and friends of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. Some of the most coveted items included a Husker Volleyball package, Blake Shelton Pinnacle Bank Suite tickets, an in-home wine tasting from WineShop, and a round of golf at the Lost Rail, Nebraska’s new exclusive golf course. Nearly 2,000 bids were made over the nine-day auction.

“Thank you to everyone who bid on this year’s items!” Said Stacey L. Falk, Executive Director of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. “It’s because of you that we’re able to fund these important programs that help our District’s young students receive the extra help they need to be successful.”


Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Check back for a complete list of sponsorship opportunities!


The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes student achievement and the unity of our community and its public schools by encouraging, supporting, and recognizing excellence in innovative education, quality school programs, and civic involvement. We offer scholarships, classroom grants, before & after school care, teacher tuition reimbursement, and more.

2023 Elkhorn South High School Scholarship Recognition Ceremony

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation recognized our Elkhorn South High School scholarship winners at our Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on April 27th, 2023.

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation, Elkhorn South High School, the scholarship selection committees, and our scholarship donors are proud to recognize this year’s scholarship recipients for their many successes. Congratulations to each of you. We are proud of your hard work and wish you the best as you embark on your next exciting adventure. Your commitment and dedication is an example to us all.



Community-Funded Scholarships

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation currently administers 111 unique scholarship funds on the behalf of Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations. This year, the Foundation is awarding 198 community-funded scholarships worth $282,300 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors! We are extremely grateful for our scholarship donors, our scholarship representatives, and our 95 volunteer selection committees who partner with the Foundation to provide these great scholarship opportunities for our Elkhorn students!



Community-Funded Scholarship Winners at ESHS

Adam SvobodaAmerican Legion Post 211 Scholarship
Brayden SchuitemanBixby Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship
Caden Fett-Jones, Danny Furgison, Heath Jones, Caleb Kilpatrick, Oliver Payne & Sean WallsBuilding Independent Futures Scholarship
Tyson Lovgren & Aditi RaiCore Bank Cares Scholarship
Olivia VolkDon Nordlund Scholarship
Kylie Hinrichs & Carter JorthElkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship
Bradley KlassenElkhorn Historical Society Scholarship
Isabella ValleleyElkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship
Caeden KatholElkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship
Joshua VennElkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship
Bradley KlassenElkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship
Emma ThomasElkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship
Abigail Latacha & Leo PechousElkhorn Ridge Middle School Booster Club Scholarship
Brady Auxier & Claire GruidlElkhorn South Choral Arts Booster Scholarship
Sean Bidasee & Gabrielle MastellerElkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship
Bradley Klassen & Wyatt NelsonElkhorn Trap Scholarship
Ryan FisherElkhorn United Lacrosse Scholarship
Katherine Nichols & Camden SpyersElkhorn Valley View Middle School Booster Club Scholarship
Allison HaaseElkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship
Caden StoneElkhorn Youth Sports Association Attack Basketball Scholarship
Tessa FosterEPS Alumni Scholarship
Lauren SieckESHS Band Booster Scholarship
Evan Werner & Gavin HornbacherESHS Boys Basketball Booster Scholarship
Brady Auxier & Joshua McWilliamsESHS Boys Soccer Booster Club Scholarship
Carter Jorth & Ralph KeenESHS Football Booster Club Scholarship
Cole Ballard & Noah BustardESHS Football Futures Scholarship
Tessa Foster & Lindsey GruwellESHS Girls Soccer Booster Club Scholarship
Kennadi Borngrebe & Julia DittrickESHS Softball Booster Club Scholarship
Hayden Kelberlau & Alyx SchieberESHS Tennis Booster Club Scholarship
Delaney Burge & Madeline HenryESHS Volleyball Booster Scholarship
Jordon BoylesESHS Wrestling Booster Scholarship
Franco Artola & Caleb KilpatrickExcellence in Action Scholarship
Hazel Chong & Louis GiacaloneFire Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship
Jerry ZhuFuture Educator Scholarship
Aaron JesinaG.E.A.R.S. Car Club – Gary Markmann Memorial Scholarship
Faith IossiGeorge A. & Mary W. Buck Memorial Scholarship
Gavin Chaney & Caden FerzelyJ.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship
Katherine NicholsJohn Greufe Memorial Scholarship
Ralph KeenKevin Riggert Scholarship
Louis Giacalone & Adam SvobodaLegacy Eyecare Scholarship
Franco ArtolaMargretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship
Bradley KlassenMcArdle Grading Company Scholarship
Lauren HinrichsMeridian Clinical Research Healthcare Career Scholarship
Hannah ProctorPaul K. Barnes Achievement in Academics Scholarship
Leo PechousPhilip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship
Bradley KlassenPowers Automotive Technical Career Scholarship
Travis WohlenhausRenaissance Financial Scholarship
Caleb Kilpatrick & Brayden SchuitemanSam Osborn Memorial Scholarship
Ralph KeenSecondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship
Alex ThomasSkyline Elementary PTO Scholarship
Brooke KingstonSpring Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship
Celia SenouvoTeamMates Scholarship
Katherine NicholsThe Ramsbottom Scholarship of Distinction
Kieran McGlynnTom Roach Memorial Scholarship
Gianna Comes & Ralph KeenTony Ramaeker SRO Scholarship
Sophie St. AmourWest Bay Elementary PTO Scholarship
Madelyn KnightWest O Chamber Scholarship
Jasmine MoatsWestern Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship
Catelyn CyganWright Sisters’ Cheer Scholarship



EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarships

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation (EPSF) funds the ACHIEVE Scholarship Program. Students who challenge themselves by taking 4 or more AP classes and are actively involved in their school and community are eligible for an ACHIEVE Scholarship. ACHIEVE Scholarship recipients will wear a special honor cord during their graduation ceremony in May. This year, the Foundation is awarding 243 ACHIEVE Scholarships worth $260,850 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors.

EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship Winners at ESHS

Abdalhamid AbdalhamidEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Athriya AmarnathEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Regan ApplegarthEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Franco ArtolaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Gianna AuritEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jacob AustinEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Brady AuxierEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Robert BarrEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Charleston BerrymanEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Sean BidaseeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Reva BirlaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kennadi BorngrebeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Mara BotosEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jordon BoylesEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Morgan BradyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
William BrownEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Delaney BurgeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Noah BustardEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Elizabeth CallEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Carson ChochonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Hazel ChongEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kendall CradickEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
George CrockerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Julia DittrickEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Lauren DolsonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ashley DoriusEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Rowan DuMondEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jackson DyerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kennedy EppEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Luca FioreEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ryan FisherEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Andrew FittsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Tessa FosterEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Elijah FullerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Coleman GeerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Louis GiacaloneEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Camryn GoveEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Lindsey GruwellEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Allison HaaseEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jackson HainEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Elizabeth HanafanEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Allyson HanerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Grace HenryEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Madeline HenryEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kylie HinrichsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Lauren HinrichsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Gavin HornbacherEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Eshaan JalaliEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Luke JohnsonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Carter JorthEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Callie JudkinsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Caeden KatholEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kelsey KatholEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ralph KeenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Brooke KingstonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Morgan KleinEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Paige KleinEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kayli KrepelaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Haley KubasikEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Andrew LandrumEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jacob LangewischEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Maynard LarwehEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Abigail LatachaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Federico LesmesEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Caleb ListEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Tyson LovgrenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Calla LubberstedtEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Maggie MadsenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Sanhith MandavaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Angela MarreroEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Gabrielle MastellerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ryan MayoEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
William McCarvilleEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kieran McGlynnEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Elsa McGrainEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Keira McShannonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Joshua McWilliamsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Tristan MindermanEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Dane MosserEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Carson MuhsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Avery MyttyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Wyatt NelsonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Katherine NicholsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jocelyn NiewaldEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ava PalmerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Leo PechousEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Raegen PereiraEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jay PeterchuckEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Eva PrendesEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Aditi RaiEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Adelina RedlinEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
William ReefeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Keira RichEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Adley RoseEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Zane RosenbergEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jonathon RoyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Xander RoyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Alyx SchieberEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Celia SenouvoEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Katherine ShatelEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Mason ShieldsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Lauren SieckEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jaci SieversEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kamdyn SprunkEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Camden SpyersEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Sophie St. AmourEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jodi-Ane StewartEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Caden StoneEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ava SturdyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Danika SutejEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Adam SvobodaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Alex ThomasEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Emma ThomasEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Linka ThompsonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Sophia ThompsonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Koen ThomsenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Grace UlrichEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ethan UphoffEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Isabella ValleleyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Anna VanceEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Madison VangilderEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Zachary VennEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ethan VeselyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Olivia VolkEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Katie WendtEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Brenna WhittenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Haley WillmanEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Travis WohlenhausEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Daniel WooEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kenton ZachEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Baylee ZakrzewskiEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Charlize ZieglerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Nathan ZinnelEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship

A big thank you to our 2023 Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies
Event Sponsor, Bland & Associates!

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Check out Facebook for photos from the event!

2023 Elkhorn High School Scholarship Recognition Ceremony

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation recognized our Elkhorn High School scholarship winners at our Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on April 26th, 2023.

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation, Elkhorn High School, the scholarship selection committees, and our scholarship donors are proud to recognize this year’s scholarship recipients for their many successes. Congratulations to each of you. We are proud of your hard work and wish you the best as you embark on your next exciting adventure. Your commitment and dedication is an example to us all.

Community-Funded Scholarships

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation currently administers 111 unique scholarship funds on the behalf of Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations. This year, the Foundation is awarding 198 community-funded scholarships worth $282,300 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors! We are extremely grateful for our scholarship donors, our scholarship representatives, and our 95 volunteer selection committees who partner with the Foundation to provide these great scholarship opportunities for our Elkhorn students!

Community-Funded Scholarship Winners at EHS

Scottlynd Farmer“Braver Than You Believe” Scholarship
Justin MarkCareer Focus Initiative Scholarship
Connor HuntCarl Riley Brodersen Memorial Baseball Scholarship
Jaxson NineteCarl Riley Brodersen Memorial Football Scholarship
Emma HagueCarl Riley Brodersen Memorial Softball Scholarship
Megan MooreCarol S. Schlosser Memorial Scholarship
Scottlynd Farmer & Avery HoeghClass of 1961 Memorial Scholarship
Abril Moran-PenaDennis Curtis – Class of ’64 Scholarship
Breana Deming, Olivia Hanfland, Jocelyn Logue, Brianna Mitchell, Kendra Mitchell, Jenna Smith & Michaela ToddDon & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship
William OestmannEchelon Homes Construction & Engineering Scholarship
Kaylee Moody & Katelyn MullinsEHS & ENHS Achieving with Resilience & Perseverance: GRIT Scholarships
Elsa RatnapradipaEHS Band Booster Scholarship
Michaela ToddEHS English Department Recognition Scholarship
Madalyn Flynn & Cole HouckElkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship
Jacob UehlingElkhorn Grandview Middle School Booster Club Scholarship
Danah AlounkElkhorn Historical Society Scholarship
Brianna MitchellElkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship
Vamsi SinguElkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship
Cassandra LimleyElkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship
Brayden GeigerElkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship
Kaylee Moody & Ella SchutteElkhorn Middle School Booster Club Scholarship
Hanna BoberElkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship
Blake Forsberg & Karly ReaseElkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship
Kayla HendricksElkhorn Trap Scholarship
Sean StaraElkhorn United Lacrosse Scholarship
Dalton WittElkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship
Elsa RatnapradipaElla M. Barnes Achievement in Academics Scholarship
Danah AlounkEPS Alumni Scholarship
Anna JanvrinGene & Ruth Kruger Girls Basketball Memorial Scholarship
Olivia StednitzGina Cyza Memorial Scholarship
Cassandra LimleyHillrise Elementary PTO Scholarship
Michaela Todd & Ethan VermeerenJ.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship
Jaden AndersonJacob Ferguson Memorial Tennis Scholarship
Jenna SmithKayla Wilkins Memorial Scholarship
Sana Ahmed & Esher SwansonLegacy Eyecare Scholarship
Katelyn MullinsMargretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship
Esher SwansonMary Kaye Eggers Memorial Scholarship
Brayden GeigerMcArdle Grading Company Scholarship
Ella SchutteNate Pullen Memorial Scholarship
Alexa SwerczekNathan Waggoner Memorial Scholarship
Danah Alounk & Cassandra LimleypARTners Scholarship
Michaela ToddPhilip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship
Lauren SchultzSecondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship
Brayden GeigerSteve Kroymann Memorial Scholarship
Brooke AllenTeamMates Scholarship
William OestmannTerry and Paulette Peters Memorial Scholarship
Brayden GeigerTrent Tiller Memorial Scholarship
Ethan YungtumVic Porter Memorial Scholarship
Vamsi SinguWest Dodge Station Elementary PTO Scholarship
Michaela ToddWest O Chamber Scholarship
Mallorie OughWestern Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship
Anna JanvrinWestridge Elementary PTO Scholarship
Lauren SchultzWilliam Patton Science Scholarship
Aidan Betz & Connor HuntWortman/Bacus Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Kaylee MoodyWright Sisters’ Cheer Scholarship

EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarships

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation (EPSF) funds the ACHIEVE Scholarship Program. Students who challenge themselves by taking 4 or more AP classes and are actively involved in their school and community are eligible for an ACHIEVE Scholarship. ACHIEVE Scholarship recipients will wear a special honor cord during their graduation ceremony in May. This year, the Foundation is awarding 243 ACHIEVE Scholarships worth $260,850 to Elkhorn Public Schools’ seniors!

EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship Winners at EHS

Sana AhmedEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Danah AlounkEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kaelyn AndersenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ava AndersonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Thomas AndersonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Dyllan BertucciEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Alexander BowesEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Nicholas BranchEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Abigail BreelingEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Allie CarbeeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Lauren CarbeeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Catherine CoxEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Madalyn FlynnEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Blake ForsbergEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Mackenzie FryEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Hudson GoldalEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Katherine GorackeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Alexander HaugEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kayla HendricksEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Cassandra HerbersEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Avery HoeghEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Cole HouckEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Tanner HouckEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Alexandra HuffmanEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Anna JanvrinEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ian KidderEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Fischer KirvenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Paili LangeEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Cassandra LimleyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Skylar MackEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ava MillerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kaylee MoodyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Madison MooreEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Megan MooreEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Morgan MooreEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jaxson NineteEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Mallorie OughEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Elsa RatnapradipaEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Karly ReaseEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Paige RileyEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jackson RobertsEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jordyn RochholzEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Megan RodenboughEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Madelyn RoseEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Chase RuchEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Casey SchiesslerEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Kathlene SchultzEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ella SchutteEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Nolan SeifriedEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Vamsi SinguEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jenna SmithEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Sean StaraEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Olivia StednitzEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Aiden SufficoolEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Esher SwansonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Grace SwansonEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Caleb TobinEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Jacob UehlingEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Matt UehlingEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Carter VoorheesEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Max WeberEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Sara WhittenEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship
Ethan YungtumEPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship

A big thank you to our 2023 Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies
Event Sponsor, Bland & Associates!

Check out Facebook for photos from the event!

Golf Fore Grants 2023

You’re invited to ‘chip’ in and show your support for Elkhorn Public Schools!

Join us for a day of golf, games, and fun at our annual Golf Fore Grants event at Champions Run Golf Course on Monday, June 5th, 2023!

⛳Who: You and your coworkers, friends, or family.

⛳What: Golf Fore Grants is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation.

⛳Where: Champions Run Golf Course – 13800 Eagle Run Dr, Omaha, NE 68164.

⛳When: Monday, June 5th, 2023.
Check-in at the event begins at 11:00 a.m. with a noon shotgun start.

⛳Why: This exciting event is a vital component to the success of our Classroom Grants Program which provides supplementary educational items to all 20 Elkhorn Public Schools, impacting thousands of students.

In the 2022-2023 school year, the Foundation funded 63 Classroom Grants totaling $157,000. These grants funded literacy assistance kits, eBooks, community field trips, anti-bullying presentations, career readiness public speakers, play productions, Vivi presentation systems, robotics equipment, and more.

Read a Classroom Grants Story:


Foursome Registration – SOLD OUT!
Join the 2023 Golf Fore Grants Waitlist

You can join our 2023 Golf Fore Grants waitlist by clicking the button below. By joining our waitlist you will be among the first to be contacted if a current foursome cancels. You will also be among the first group to be notified when Golf Fore Grants 2024 registration opens. 

$1,000 per Foursome
(Foursome registration has increased from $800 to $1,000, but now includes an Eagle Card Package for every player (+$300 value)!

Team Registration now includes:
🚩18-Hole Golf Round for four participants
🚩Grill-Out Style Lunch
🚩19th Hole Social/Dinner Buffet
🚩Flag & Tournament Prizes
🚩4 EAGLE CARD PACKAGES

Each Eagle Card Package includes:
🦅5 Raffle Tickets
🦅5 Mulligans
🦅Golf Poker Participation
🦅2 On-Course Games (Does not include Putting Green Contest).

2023 GOLF FORE GRANTS RAFFLE
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Extra raffle tickets WILL be sold at the event this year (cash only). The winner of the raffle will be drawn after the event at the 19th Hole Social/Dinner Buffet.


2023 Golf Fore Grants Sponsorship Opportunities

In 2023, the support of our community is more important than ever in order to reach our fundraising goals as the District’s needs continue to grow with over 11,000 pre-kindergarten to high school students across 20 schools.

Being a Golf Fore Grants sponsor comes with many great perks including exposure across the event in addition to our website, social media channels, and email communications. Sponsorship packages will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be viewed and purchased through our Golf Status event website. Sponsorships must be secured by May 5th, 2023.

*If you prefer to mail in a check rather than pay by credit card or ACH payment via Golf Status, please give us a call so we can keep our registration numbers and sponsorship opportunities up-to-date and accurate.

Download a complete 2023 Golf Fore Grants Sponsorship Outline
(Does not indicate which sponsorships are sold out).

If you have questions regarding event sponsorships, please feel free to give us a call at (402) 289.1727.

Thank you for supporting Elkhorn Public School students and teachers. We appreciate your generosity and hope to see you on the golf course this summer!


THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!

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Students Gaining Confidence with Math & Reading Assistance

Mallory Lantzer has been a Math Interventionist at Westridge Elementary for nine years. She also is the co-chair of her Student Assistance Team, and leads PAWS (People At Westridge Succeed), an after-school Math Assistance Program funded by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation.

Westridge‘s PAWS Program meets after school to review grade-level content and practice skills that are challenging.

According to Lantzer, one of the biggest challenges that teachers face in the classroom is feeling like they don’t have enough time to effectively meet the needs of every individual student. “PAWS helps us spend more time with the students that need our support the most,” she said.

Kindergarten through fifth grade students that attend PAWS spend an extra 30 minutes after school three days a week in small groups reviewing grade level content, practicing skills that are challenging for them, and gaining confidence in their math abilities. PAWS provided additional support to more than 60 students last year alone.

“Some people might think that students wouldn’t want to stay after school to practice math, but for most kids, quite the opposite is true,” said Lantzer.

“Our students love the opportunity to work in a small group with their teachers and peers. They enjoy the more individualized attention from their teachers, and they are willing to ask questions, and share their thinking out loud. Something that most of them aren’t confident enough to do in a whole-class setting.”

Lantzer said that the increase in confidence that she sees in her students after they attend PAWS is what makes the program so rewarding. “Our data shows that attending our after school math program has a huge impact on our students’ level of achievement in the classroom on a daily basis, as well as on District and state assessments,” she said.

PAWS is just one of many math and reading assistance groups that are funded by the Foundation. In the 2021-2022 school year, over 400 elementary students in the Elkhorn Public Schools District needed additional instruction in math and reading. Our annual Bids For Kids event is the main fundraiser for our Math & Reading Assistance Program. This year, the event raised $74,000, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors, attendees, and auction participants.

If you are interested in making a contribution to our Math & Reading Assistance Program, please visit our online donation form or contact the Foundation office at (402) 289.1727.

Our elementary schools are always looking for additional staff to lead Math & Reading Assistance groups before or after school as the need for them continues to increase. If you are an Elkhorn Public Schools staff member and are interested in leading a group, please contact your building principal.

Making a Difference with Classroom Grants

Michaela Koenig is a Resource Teacher at Sagewood Elementary. She has been a teacher in the Elkhorn Public Schools District for eight years, providing special education services for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. She also is a “Battle of the Books” sponsor for fourth and fifth graders, and a 2022-2023 Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation (EPSF) Classroom Grant recipient.

The Community Field Trip & Books Classroom Grant for Sagewood Elementary allows her language group students to learn about their community and develop new communication skills using their voice or communication devices.

Michaela Koenig‘s Language Group outside of the Lied Jungle at Omaha‘s Henry Doorly Zoo.

“Our students are able to use the books they read to learn about different places in our community,” said Koenig. “As they read the books, they learn valuable early literacy skills such as turning pages and using their fingers to track words as we read.”

In October, the students were able to apply their newly acquired communication skills and knowledge about their community at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. The students practiced labeling and describing animals while observing their actions at each animal exhibit that they toured. The students also utilized the opportunity to engage in conversations with each other about the animals and their habitats.

Later this year, Koenig’s students will have the opportunity to follow a grocery list to purchase items for a recipe. They will also visit Sam and Louie’s in the spring to order or make a slice of pizza while practicing their social skills using their voices or communication devices while out and about in the community.

“This grant provides valuable opportunities for my students to use their language skills in different environments,” said Koenig.

“We practice language at school, but so much of what we practice applies to places outside of school. This grant allows our students to use what they are learning at school and apply it in different, exciting places.”


In the future, Koenig said that she would love to continue the Community Field Trips and Books Classroom Grant for her language groups. There are also some additional programs that she would like to consider purchasing that would be beneficial to building language and literacy skills.

Koenig’s grant is just one of 63 EPSF Classroom Grants totaling $157,000 that were awarded to all 20 Elkhorn Public Schools during the 2022-2023 school year. Our annual Golf Fore Grants event is the main fundraiser for our Classroom Grants program. This year, the event raised over $56,000, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and participants.

If you are interested in making a contribution to our Classroom Grants program, please visit our online donation form or contact the Foundation office at (402) 289.1727.

Elkhorn Family Honors Son by Establishing the Sam Osborn Memorial Scholarship

Next April, a graduating senior from an Elkhorn public high school will be awarded “The Sam Osborn Memorial Scholarship” for the first time. This opportunity was made possible by the Osborns, an Elkhorn family who lost their son to muscular dystrophy earlier this year. Sam would have graduated from Elkhorn South High School in 2023.

Sam with his siblings from left to right: James, Grace, and William Osborn and his dad Mark Osborn.

Sam Osborn was the youngest of four tremendously close siblings. At six months old, his journey to a diagnosis of congenital muscular dystrophy began.

“The progressive disease debilitates the body, yet leaves the mind intact,” said the Osborn family. “As the disease affected him physically, Sam never let the condition limit his spirit or capacity for kindness. As his body grew more fragile, Sam became a greater source of strength and positivity that brightened the lives of those around him.”

Brilliant, yet never too serious, Sam used his remarkable intellect to bring warmth, humor, and happiness to all. He was expected to live to age eight. He passed away at age 17, having just finished a spectacular academic year as a junior in the 2021/2022 school year. Sam scored a 34 on his ACT exam, which surpassed his brother’s and sister’s score (a fact he would be glad to share).

“Sam illuminated a more fulfilling way to approach life,” said the Osborn Family.

Facing tremendous challenges, he chose to push beyond them. He never resented his disease and instead focused on the opportunities brought to him by being differently abled. With the help of friends and family, Sam enjoyed a lifetimes’ worth of experiences — he was blessed to have many friends who helped him be as independent as possible both inside and outside of school.

Sam Osborn with his mom Nikki Osborn and “Bonus Dad” Andrew Kimball.

The Sam Osborn Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Elkhorn Public Schools senior who has confronted their own disabilities to achieve academic success, and/or a student who has helped another gain independence from their disabilities.

This scholarship is just one of over 200 community-funded scholarships that will be awarded to EPS graduating seniors this spring. 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.

If you would like more information on establishing a scholarship or making a donation to an existing scholarship, please visit our Scholarship Program page.

Hall Of Fame 2022

On November 3rd, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation EPSF held its annual Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony at the EPSF Alumni Center.

Every fall, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation honors Elkhorn teachers, staff, alumni, volunteers, and community businesses that have significantly impacted the Elkhorn Public Schools community and its students at its Hall of Fame Reception.

Nearly 200 members of the Elkhorn community attended the event to honor nine Hall of Fame Recipients.

“We have many educators within the Elkhorn Public Schools District who go ‘above and beyond’ every day,” said Stacey L. Falk, Executive Director of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. “It is the dedication of our teachers, volunteers, and community that sets us apart from other school districts. Your support truly exemplifies why Elkhorn Public Schools and our community are among the best in the state!”

2022 Hall of Fame Recipients


2022 Hall of Fame Award Recipients

Carl L. White Educator of the YearMelissa Simons, Elkhorn South High School
Golden Apple Educator of the YearAshley Staton, Sagewood Elementary
Support Staff Member of the YearMary Jo Giesselmann, ENRMS
Former Educator of the YearJulie Sorensen
Alumnus of the YearJon Driscoll
Teammates Mentor of the YearEd Pullen
Community Booster of the YearJames Manske, Elkhorn Lawn Care
Volunteers of the YearJenny Haase & Angie Knutson

Thank you to our 2022 Hall of Fame Patrons!

Dr. Nancy Rogic-Greufe & Mr. Jim Greufe


The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes student achievement and the unity of our community and its public schools by encouraging, supporting, and recognizing excellence in innovative education, quality school programs, and civic involvement.

2022 End-of-Year Giving Campaign

Help fund Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Programs by making a contribution to our End-of-Year Giving Campaign!

With your support, we are able to fund impactful programs including Classroom Grants, Scholarships, Math & Reading Assistance, Teacher Tuition Reimbursement, and more. Please read about our programs below.

Classroom Grants

We enrich the classroom experience of Elkhorn Public School students by providing multiple grants to all 20 schools in the District, impacting students at every grade level.


Scholarship Program

We administer scholarships on behalf of community businesses, families, and organizations in addition to funding the Achieve Scholarship Program. These scholarships have benefited thousands of Elkhorn Public Schools’ graduating seniors.


“Being rewarded for the hard work done during my time as a high schooler in Elkhorn is greatly appreciated. The ACHIEVE Scholarship gave me something to work toward that fueled my motivation in my AP classes.” -2022 Elkhorn South High School Graduate & EPSF Scholarship Recipient


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.


Math & Reading Assistance

We fund the extra hours that our Elkhorn teachers spend outside their school day assisting hundreds of elementary school students who need extra assistance in math and reading comprehension. This includes before and after-school math & reading clubs.


“At first I didn’t think that my child would want to attend Math Club, but he LOVES it!  I have seen such improvement in the work he is doing!” -Emily Penry


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.


The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes student achievement and the unity of our community and its public schools by encouraging, supporting, and recognizing excellence in innovative education, quality school programs, and civic involvement.

Retired Teachers Luncheon

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation will be hosting our annual luncheon for retired Elkhorn Public Schools teachers on Thursday, November 10th at 11:30am!

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we will be hosting guest speaker Bill Williams of Patriotic Productions during our annual Retired Teachers Luncheon. A catered lunch will be provided with time to socialize and network with other retired Elkhorn Public Schools Teachers.

There is no charge to attend this event, but an RSVP is required. You may RSVP online at: https://www.elkhornalumni.org/eps_retired_teachers_luncheon

If you know other retired teachers that may be interested in attending please spread the word! If you have questions regarding the event, please contact Sara McArdle at smcardle@elkhornfoundation.org or (402) 289-1727.

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Would you like to keep in touch with other retired teachers and the Elkhorn Public Schools community? Please take a moment to fill out this short survey to receive updates and information on upcoming events: https://forms.gle/cm7MbrhCVTtNjtpq8


About the Speaker | Bill Williams co-founder of Patriotic Productions:

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Patriotic Productions has helped over 3,500 WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans travel to see their memorials in Washington D.C. from 2008 to 2019. Raising funds and organizing flights spurred an interest in creating more events and opportunities to honor our country’s veterans and their families, as did the Williamses’ four sons, who have changed their family’s legacy to that of one serving in the military. Bill and Evonne are not veterans, nor do they come from military families, but their four sons have all volunteered to serve our country; two soldiers and two Marines.

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