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Hall of Fame 2024


Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations until May 31, 2024.

Every fall, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation hosts its Hall of Fame Reception where we honor teachers, school staff, Elkhorn alumni, volunteers, and community businesses. This year’s Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reception will be on November 7th, 2024.

If you would like to nominate someone for a Hall of Fame award, download and mail in this form or use the link below.

View a list of past Hall of Fame recipients:

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Hall of Fame History


Hall of Fame 2023

On November 9th, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 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 who 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 10 Hall of Fame Recipients.

“Thank you to all our presenters for the laughter, the tears, and the heartfelt messages,” said Stacey L. Falk, Executive Director of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. “Hall of Fame is my favorite event. It just brings together our Elkhorn community in such amazing ways.”


2023 Hall of Fame Recipients

Hall of Fame Recipients
2023 Hall Of Fame Recipients:
Back (Left to right) – Carla Rohwer, Renee Vokt, Jim Williamson, and Mike Gibbs
Front (Left to right) – Preston Speece, Linda Blomenkamp, Don Petersen, Brooke Riggert, Paul Fewell, and Ranae McArdle (representing Tim McArdle in memoriam)


2023 Hall of Fame Award Recipients

Carl L. White Educators of the YearLinda Blomenkamp, Elkhorn Grandview Middle
Carla Rohwer, Spring Ridge Elementary
Golden Apple Educator of the YearBrooke Riggert, Fire Ridge Elementary
Support Staff Member of the YearPaul Fewell, Elkhorn Middle
Former Educator of the YearDon Petersen
Alumnus of the YearTim McArdle (In Memoriam)
TeamMates Mentor of the YearPreston Speece
Community Booster of the YearJim Williamson & Mike Gibbs, Family Fare
Volunteer of the YearRenee Vokt


Thank you to our 2023 Hall of Fame Patrons!


Check out Facebook for photos from the event!


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.

Math & Reading Intervention

A male and female student both raise their hands to answer a question during Math Club.

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation funds the Math & Reading Clubs that take place in Elkhorn’s elementary schools before and after school through the proceeds of our annual Bids For Kids event.

Formally known as “Math and Reading Intervention,” these clubs help students gain confidence and improve their overall math and reading comprehension through small group tutoring.

In the 2022-2023 school year, over 400 elementary students needed additional instruction in math and reading. Because of the generous support of our Bids For Kids sponsors, bidders, and donors, we’re able to continue to fund these vital programs as the need for them increases.


If you are an Elkhorn Public Schools Staff Member and are interested in working with your school’s Math or Reading Assistance Program or Club before or after school, please contact your principal for more information. 

Thank you for your support!

To learn about the benefits of Math & Reading Intervention clubs, read the story below:

Before-school math club teacher talks to student about a problem he was solving.

2023 End-of-Year Giving Campaign

End-Of-Year Giving with collage of Foundation pictures from the year with a box in the middle thanking donors for their support. The text box reads: "Together we raised $2,000 in our End-of-Year Campaign to help fund Foundation programming!"

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:

To contribute in other important ways, you can:

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.


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.

TEAM Campaign 2023

EPSF Raised Over $48K during 2023-2024 TEAM Campaign

Every year, the Foundation works with the Elkhorn Public Schools District to launch our TEAM Campaign.

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation TEAM Campaign is an annual fundraiser that helps raise awareness about the opportunities the Foundation provides and a chance for EPS staff to donate to the Foundation to help fund its programs. By donating to the Foundation’s 2023 TEAM Campaign, they help us provide additional funding for programs including Classroom Grants, Scholarships, Teacher Tuition Reimbursement, Math & Reading Intervention, our Kids in Need Fund, and more!

THANK YOU to every Elkhorn Public Schools staff member who contributed to our TEAM Campaign this year. Together, we were able to raise over $48K!

THANK YOU FOR “GETTING ON THE BUS” AND HELPING US SUPPORT OUR ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAMS!

Bids for Kids 2023 Recap

An Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Fundraiser

The 2023 Bids For Kids event raised more than $71K for Math & Reading Intervention and Classroom Grants at Elkhorn Public Schools!

Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation hosted a successful Bids For Kids fundraiser. Over 450 members of the Elkhorn community donated to the event raising over $71,000 to support the Foundation’s Classroom Grant and Math & Reading Intervention Programs.

Every year teachers can apply for a classroom grant through the Foundation. Examples of some of the 76 classroom grants approved for the 2023-2024 school year include funding for a book swap, robotics equipment, middle school speaking events, audiobooks, updated technology, and more!

Proceeds from Bids For Kids also funds elementary school teachers’ time before and after school to lead Math & Reading clubs for students struggling to master math and reading skills. The Elkhorn Public Schools teachers are amazing, but it is difficult to give specialized attention when a teacher has a whole classroom of students. The Math & Reading clubs provide a smaller learning environment where students get more individualized attention.

Foundation staff chatted with three students who attend Math Club at Spring Ridge Elementary School. Fourth graders, Kennedy and Eliot, have participated in the Math Club for three years and find Math Club valuable.

“Sometimes math stresses me out, but math club introduces me to things I will do in class, and I feel a little bit better about what we are going to learn,” Kennedy said. She wants to improve her math skills because “math is everywhere and it’s so important to learn.”

While students are learning, they are also having fun! Eliot enjoys Math Club because she gets to have fun and learn by occasionally watching math videos.

Isaac, a fifth grader, started before-school Math Club this year. “Math club is important to me because I just want to get better in math so I can do better in school,” he said. “I like the teachers because they’re friendly and nice.”

Students recognize how important these clubs are for them, and parents with students in the clubs also appreciate the impact the extra help has on their children’s learning. A key theme among parents was the confidence Math and Reading Clubs help to build in their children.

Angie Madsen has two children who have benefited from the before-and-after school clubs. “They were definitely more confident in their reading and their MAP scores went up … so we saw some great improvement there. They love math now.”

Another parent, Angela Bell reflects, “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.”

Molly Anderson saw a huge change in her daughter’s overall academic performance. “The impact of Math Club on my daughter’s academic performance cannot be overstated.  Not only did Addi’s math skills improve, but her overall academic performance saw a positive shift,” Molly said. “The critical thinking and problem-solving skills in math club spilled over into other subjects. In addition, the club instilled a sense of discipline in Addi by teaching them the importance of practice and hard work to achieve success.”

Attending Bids For Kids is a fun experience that also benefits the students and teachers in the district. At the event, attendees could see all the auction items in-person, mingle with other attendees, view student and parent video testimonials, and watch two short fall demonstrations. Lisa from Hy-Vee Floral in Gretna did a fall floral demonstration with a pumpkin, flowers, and a drill. Kathy from A Catered Affair showed attendees how to make a delicious pumpkin martini!

New this year, the Foundation sold the 20 floral centerpieces that were then delivered to the purchaser’s favorite district staff or teacher the day after the event to show their appreciation. Arrangements were delivered to staff or teachers at Fire Ridge, Skyline, West Dodge Station, Westridge, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn South High School, and the district’s administration building!

The Foundation is so fortunate to have donors like our Bids For Kids sponsors, bidders, attendees, and Elkhorn community members who consistently come together to support our schools. Angela said it best: “I just ask that as you’re thinking about donating, just think about the kids and how as a parent we all want the same thing – We want our kids to be more successful than we are.”


Check out Facebook for photos from the event!


✨ 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. These clubs help students gain confidence through small group tutoring and improve their overall math and reading comprehension.

In the 2022-2023 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!

Photo collage of Math & Reading Intervention and classroom grants


THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!


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.

Retired Teacher’s Luncheon 2023

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation hosted our annual luncheon for retired Elkhorn Public Schools teachers on Wednesday, November 15th at 11:30 am!

There are so many amazing changes happening in the Elkhorn Public Schools, and our guest speaker, Dr. Bary Habrock, spoke about the growth in the Elkhorn District! A catered lunch was provided with time to socialize and network with other retired Elkhorn Public Schools Teachers.

If you know other retired teachers that may want to attend in the future, please tell them to contact Ann Huddleston at ahuddleston@elkhornfoundation.org or (402) 289-1727 to be added to the list.

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

A collage of five photos from the retired teachers' luncheon.

Hall of Fame 2023

Annual Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Thursday, November 9th, 2023

Every fall, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation hosts its Hall of Fame Reception where we honor teachers, school staff, Elkhorn alumni, volunteers, and community businesses.

This year, we will host our Hall of Fame Reception on Thursday, November 9th at the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Alumni Center at 20272 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn, NE. Catered dinner & refreshments will be provided starting at 6pm with the awards ceremony beginning at 7pm.

We are no longer accepting RSVPs. If you would like to donate to the event, you can use the link below.


2023 Hall of Fame Award Recipients

Carl L. White Educator of the YearLinda Blomenkamp, Elkhorn Grandview Middle
Carla Rohwer, Spring Ridge Elementary
Golden Apple Educator of the YearBrooke Riggert, Fire Ridge Elementary
Support Staff Member of the YearPaul Fewell, Elkhorn Middle
Former Educator of the YearDon Petersen
Alumnus of the YearTim McArdle (In Memoriam)
TeamMates Mentor of the YearPreston Speece
Community Booster of the YearFamily Fare
Volunteer of the YearRenee Vokt


Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities are available as listed below. Proceeds help offset the cost of this event that honors our community members. All donations are tax-deductible contributions to the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation.

Sponsorships can be purchased through our Donor Perfect site or by invoice/check. If you have questions regarding a sponsorship or your RSVP, please feel free to give us a call at the Foundation office at (402)289.1727. Thank you for your consideration!

Hall of Fame Benefactor: $2,500
•Special thank you on Facebook page and email
•Business logo on EPSF Website
•Recognition in event presentation
•Business logo in event program

Hall of Fame Patron: $1,000
•Business logo or family name on EPSF Website
•Business logo or family name in event presentation
•Business logo or family name in event program

Hall of Fame Sponsor: $500
•Business logo or family name in event presentation
•Business or family name in event program

Friend of the Foundation
•Business or family name in event program


Thank you to our 2023 Hall of Fame Sponsors!

Kevin & Janine McArdle

Hall of Fame Benefactor


Alison & J.R. Johnson

Hall of Fame Patron


Judith A. Miller (In Memory of Larry K. Miller)

Dr. Roger & Judy Breed

Steve & Becky Baker

Hall of Fame Sponsor


Friend of the Foundation

Amy & Bart Parks
Barry & Sara McArdle
Dr. Bary & Rhonda Habrock
Brad & Patti McArdle
Cal & Terri Bull
Dr. Cindy Gray
Dr. Donald & Nicole Pechous
Donald Petersen
Gerry & Rhonda Gdowski
Holly & Nate Christoffels
John Schott
Kevin & Jill McCormick
Michelle & Chad Hartnett
Milton & Mary Scott
Pat McCoy
Thomas & Susan Gregory
Timmon Petersen
Tod & Lorraine Ringenberg

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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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 2024

Attending or sponsoring Golf Fore Grants 2024 is a tee-riffic way to show your support for the 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 3rd, 2024!

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

What: Golf Fore Grants is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation to raise funds for our Classroom Grants program.

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

When: Monday, June 3rd, 2024.
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 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation funded 76 Classroom Grants totaling $140,000. These grants funded literacy assistance kits, eBooks, anti-bullying presentations, play productions, Vivi presentation systems, robotics equipment, interactive life skills lab, and more.


2024 Golf Fore Grants

Foursome Registration

$1,000 per Foursome – Foursome registration includes an Eagle Card Package for every player!

Team Registration 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:

🦅Complimentary Beverage Ticket
🦅5 Raffle Tickets
🦅5 Mulligans
🦅Golf Poker Participation
🦅2 On-Course Games (Does not include Putting Green Contest or Dormie Tee-Off).

2024 GOLF FORE GRANTS RAFFLE
Raffle tickets will be exclusively in Eagle Card Packages. The winner of the raffle will be drawn after the event at the 19th Hole Social/Dinner Buffet. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!


2024 Golf Fore Grants Sponsorship Opportunities

In 2024, the support of our community members and businesses is more important than ever to help reach Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation’s fundraising goals as the District’s needs continue to grow! Our Classroom Grants Program deepens students’ learning in pre-kindergarten through high school by providing a range of vibrant and varied learning experiences.

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. Must be secured by May 27th, 2024 (with exceptions on some sponsorships listed).

*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 at (402) 289-1727 so we can keep our registration numbers and sponsorship opportunities up-to-date and accurate.

Download a complete 2024 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 or email us at foundation@elkhornfoundation.org.

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 2024 Golf Fore Grants Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Drink Ticket Sponsor

Golf Cart Goodies Sponsor

Putting Green Sponsor

Lunch Benefactor

Lunch Benefactor

Lunch Benefactor

Lunch Benefactor

Lunch Benefactor

Raffle Sponsor

Photography Sponsor

Golf Tee Sponsor

Pin Prize Sponsor

Beverage Cart Sponsor

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Beverage Cart Sponsor

Hole Sponsors

Pinnacle Bank

Mama’s Pizza

Allison Heimes for Nebraska

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