news
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
2023 Hall of Fame Award Recipients
Carl L. White Educators of the Year | Linda Blomenkamp, Elkhorn Grandview Middle Carla Rohwer, Spring Ridge Elementary |
Golden Apple Educator of the Year | Brooke Riggert, Fire Ridge Elementary |
Support Staff Member of the Year | Paul Fewell, Elkhorn Middle |
Former Educator of the Year | Don Petersen |
Alumnus of the Year | Tim McArdle (In Memoriam) |
TeamMates Mentor of the Year | Preston Speece |
Community Booster of the Year | Jim Williamson & Mike Gibbs, Family Fare |
Volunteer of the Year | Renee Vokt |
Thank you to our 2023 Hall of Fame Patrons!
Check out Facebook for photos from the event!
Math & Reading Intervention
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:
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.
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!
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
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 Year | Linda Blomenkamp, Elkhorn Grandview Middle Carla Rohwer, Spring Ridge Elementary |
Golden Apple Educator of the Year | Brooke Riggert, Fire Ridge Elementary |
Support Staff Member of the Year | Paul Fewell, Elkhorn Middle |
Former Educator of the Year | Don Petersen |
Alumnus of the Year | Tim McArdle (In Memoriam) |
TeamMates Mentor of the Year | Preston Speece |
Community Booster of the Year | Family Fare |
Volunteer of the Year | Renee 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 Svoboda | American Legion Post 211 Scholarship |
Brayden Schuiteman | Bixby Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship |
Caden Fett-Jones, Danny Furgison, Heath Jones, Caleb Kilpatrick, Oliver Payne & Sean Walls | Building Independent Futures Scholarship |
Tyson Lovgren & Aditi Rai | Core Bank Cares Scholarship |
Olivia Volk | Don Nordlund Scholarship |
Kylie Hinrichs & Carter Jorth | Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship |
Bradley Klassen | Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship |
Isabella Valleley | Elkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship |
Caeden Kathol | Elkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship |
Joshua Venn | Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship |
Bradley Klassen | Elkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship |
Emma Thomas | Elkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship |
Abigail Latacha & Leo Pechous | Elkhorn Ridge Middle School Booster Club Scholarship |
Brady Auxier & Claire Gruidl | Elkhorn South Choral Arts Booster Scholarship |
Sean Bidasee & Gabrielle Masteller | Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship |
Bradley Klassen & Wyatt Nelson | Elkhorn Trap Scholarship |
Ryan Fisher | Elkhorn United Lacrosse Scholarship |
Katherine Nichols & Camden Spyers | Elkhorn Valley View Middle School Booster Club Scholarship |
Allison Haase | Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship |
Caden Stone | Elkhorn Youth Sports Association Attack Basketball Scholarship |
Tessa Foster | EPS Alumni Scholarship |
Lauren Sieck | ESHS Band Booster Scholarship |
Evan Werner & Gavin Hornbacher | ESHS Boys Basketball Booster Scholarship |
Brady Auxier & Joshua McWilliams | ESHS Boys Soccer Booster Club Scholarship |
Carter Jorth & Ralph Keen | ESHS Football Booster Club Scholarship |
Cole Ballard & Noah Bustard | ESHS Football Futures Scholarship |
Tessa Foster & Lindsey Gruwell | ESHS Girls Soccer Booster Club Scholarship |
Kennadi Borngrebe & Julia Dittrick | ESHS Softball Booster Club Scholarship |
Hayden Kelberlau & Alyx Schieber | ESHS Tennis Booster Club Scholarship |
Delaney Burge & Madeline Henry | ESHS Volleyball Booster Scholarship |
Jordon Boyles | ESHS Wrestling Booster Scholarship |
Franco Artola & Caleb Kilpatrick | Excellence in Action Scholarship |
Hazel Chong & Louis Giacalone | Fire Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Jerry Zhu | Future Educator Scholarship |
Aaron Jesina | G.E.A.R.S. Car Club – Gary Markmann Memorial Scholarship |
Faith Iossi | George A. & Mary W. Buck Memorial Scholarship |
Gavin Chaney & Caden Ferzely | J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship |
Katherine Nichols | John Greufe Memorial Scholarship |
Ralph Keen | Kevin Riggert Scholarship |
Louis Giacalone & Adam Svoboda | Legacy Eyecare Scholarship |
Franco Artola | Margretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship |
Bradley Klassen | McArdle Grading Company Scholarship |
Lauren Hinrichs | Meridian Clinical Research Healthcare Career Scholarship |
Hannah Proctor | Paul K. Barnes Achievement in Academics Scholarship |
Leo Pechous | Philip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship |
Bradley Klassen | Powers Automotive Technical Career Scholarship |
Travis Wohlenhaus | Renaissance Financial Scholarship |
Caleb Kilpatrick & Brayden Schuiteman | Sam Osborn Memorial Scholarship |
Ralph Keen | Secondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship |
Alex Thomas | Skyline Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Brooke Kingston | Spring Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Celia Senouvo | TeamMates Scholarship |
Katherine Nichols | The Ramsbottom Scholarship of Distinction |
Kieran McGlynn | Tom Roach Memorial Scholarship |
Gianna Comes & Ralph Keen | Tony Ramaeker SRO Scholarship |
Sophie St. Amour | West Bay Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Madelyn Knight | West O Chamber Scholarship |
Jasmine Moats | Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship |
Catelyn Cygan | Wright 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 Abdalhamid | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Athriya Amarnath | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Regan Applegarth | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Franco Artola | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Gianna Aurit | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jacob Austin | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Brady Auxier | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Robert Barr | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Charleston Berryman | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Sean Bidasee | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Reva Birla | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kennadi Borngrebe | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Mara Botos | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jordon Boyles | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Morgan Brady | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
William Brown | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Delaney Burge | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Noah Bustard | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Elizabeth Call | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Carson Chochon | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Hazel Chong | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kendall Cradick | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
George Crocker | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Julia Dittrick | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Lauren Dolson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ashley Dorius | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Rowan DuMond | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jackson Dyer | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kennedy Epp | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Luca Fiore | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ryan Fisher | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Andrew Fitts | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Tessa Foster | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Elijah Fuller | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Coleman Geer | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Louis Giacalone | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Camryn Gove | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Lindsey Gruwell | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Allison Haase | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jackson Hain | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Elizabeth Hanafan | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Allyson Haner | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Grace Henry | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Madeline Henry | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kylie Hinrichs | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Lauren Hinrichs | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Gavin Hornbacher | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Eshaan Jalali | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Luke Johnson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Carter Jorth | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Callie Judkins | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Caeden Kathol | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kelsey Kathol | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ralph Keen | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Brooke Kingston | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Morgan Klein | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Paige Klein | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kayli Krepela | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Haley Kubasik | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Andrew Landrum | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jacob Langewisch | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Maynard Larweh | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Abigail Latacha | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Federico Lesmes | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Caleb List | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Tyson Lovgren | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Calla Lubberstedt | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Maggie Madsen | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Sanhith Mandava | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Angela Marrero | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Gabrielle Masteller | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ryan Mayo | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
William McCarville | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kieran McGlynn | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Elsa McGrain | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Keira McShannon | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Joshua McWilliams | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Tristan Minderman | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Dane Mosser | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Carson Muhs | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Avery Mytty | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Wyatt Nelson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Katherine Nichols | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jocelyn Niewald | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ava Palmer | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Leo Pechous | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Raegen Pereira | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jay Peterchuck | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Eva Prendes | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Aditi Rai | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Adelina Redlin | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
William Reefe | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Keira Rich | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Adley Rose | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Zane Rosenberg | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jonathon Roy | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Xander Roy | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Alyx Schieber | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Celia Senouvo | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Katherine Shatel | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Mason Shields | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Lauren Sieck | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jaci Sievers | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kamdyn Sprunk | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Camden Spyers | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Sophie St. Amour | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jodi-Ane Stewart | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Caden Stone | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ava Sturdy | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Danika Sutej | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Adam Svoboda | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Alex Thomas | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Emma Thomas | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Linka Thompson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Sophia Thompson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Koen Thomsen | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Grace Ulrich | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ethan Uphoff | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Isabella Valleley | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Anna Vance | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Madison Vangilder | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Zachary Venn | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ethan Vesely | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Olivia Volk | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Katie Wendt | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Brenna Whitten | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Haley Willman | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Travis Wohlenhaus | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Daniel Woo | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kenton Zach | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Baylee Zakrzewski | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Charlize Ziegler | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Nathan Zinnel | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
A big thank you to our 2023 Scholarship Recognition Ceremonies
Event Sponsor, Bland & Associates!
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 Mark | Career Focus Initiative Scholarship |
Connor Hunt | Carl Riley Brodersen Memorial Baseball Scholarship |
Jaxson Ninete | Carl Riley Brodersen Memorial Football Scholarship |
Emma Hague | Carl Riley Brodersen Memorial Softball Scholarship |
Megan Moore | Carol S. Schlosser Memorial Scholarship |
Scottlynd Farmer & Avery Hoegh | Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship |
Abril Moran-Pena | Dennis Curtis – Class of ’64 Scholarship |
Breana Deming, Olivia Hanfland, Jocelyn Logue, Brianna Mitchell, Kendra Mitchell, Jenna Smith & Michaela Todd | Don & Judith Petersen Family Scholarship |
William Oestmann | Echelon Homes Construction & Engineering Scholarship |
Kaylee Moody & Katelyn Mullins | EHS & ENHS Achieving with Resilience & Perseverance: GRIT Scholarships |
Elsa Ratnapradipa | EHS Band Booster Scholarship |
Michaela Todd | EHS English Department Recognition Scholarship |
Madalyn Flynn & Cole Houck | Elkhorn Athletic Association Scholarship |
Jacob Uehling | Elkhorn Grandview Middle School Booster Club Scholarship |
Danah Alounk | Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship |
Brianna Mitchell | Elkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship |
Vamsi Singu | Elkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship |
Cassandra Limley | Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship |
Brayden Geiger | Elkhorn Lions Club Arnold Fencl Scholarship |
Kaylee Moody & Ella Schutte | Elkhorn Middle School Booster Club Scholarship |
Hanna Bober | Elkhorn Public Library Foundation High School Scholarship |
Blake Forsberg & Karly Rease | Elkhorn Swim Team Booster Club Scholarship |
Kayla Hendricks | Elkhorn Trap Scholarship |
Sean Stara | Elkhorn United Lacrosse Scholarship |
Dalton Witt | Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship |
Elsa Ratnapradipa | Ella M. Barnes Achievement in Academics Scholarship |
Danah Alounk | EPS Alumni Scholarship |
Anna Janvrin | Gene & Ruth Kruger Girls Basketball Memorial Scholarship |
Olivia Stednitz | Gina Cyza Memorial Scholarship |
Cassandra Limley | Hillrise Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Michaela Todd & Ethan Vermeeren | J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship |
Jaden Anderson | Jacob Ferguson Memorial Tennis Scholarship |
Jenna Smith | Kayla Wilkins Memorial Scholarship |
Sana Ahmed & Esher Swanson | Legacy Eyecare Scholarship |
Katelyn Mullins | Margretta, Gladys & Mabel Hamann Memorial Scholarship |
Esher Swanson | Mary Kaye Eggers Memorial Scholarship |
Brayden Geiger | McArdle Grading Company Scholarship |
Ella Schutte | Nate Pullen Memorial Scholarship |
Alexa Swerczek | Nathan Waggoner Memorial Scholarship |
Danah Alounk & Cassandra Limley | pARTners Scholarship |
Michaela Todd | Philip E. Lawler Memorial Scholarship |
Lauren Schultz | Secondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship |
Brayden Geiger | Steve Kroymann Memorial Scholarship |
Brooke Allen | TeamMates Scholarship |
William Oestmann | Terry and Paulette Peters Memorial Scholarship |
Brayden Geiger | Trent Tiller Memorial Scholarship |
Ethan Yungtum | Vic Porter Memorial Scholarship |
Vamsi Singu | West Dodge Station Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Michaela Todd | West O Chamber Scholarship |
Mallorie Ough | Western Douglas County Rotary Club Scholarship |
Anna Janvrin | Westridge Elementary PTO Scholarship |
Lauren Schultz | William Patton Science Scholarship |
Aidan Betz & Connor Hunt | Wortman/Bacus Commitment to Excellence Scholarship |
Kaylee Moody | Wright 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 Ahmed | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Danah Alounk | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kaelyn Andersen | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ava Anderson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Thomas Anderson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Dyllan Bertucci | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Alexander Bowes | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Nicholas Branch | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Abigail Breeling | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Allie Carbee | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Lauren Carbee | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Catherine Cox | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Madalyn Flynn | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Blake Forsberg | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Mackenzie Fry | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Hudson Goldal | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Katherine Goracke | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Alexander Haug | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kayla Hendricks | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Cassandra Herbers | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Avery Hoegh | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Cole Houck | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Tanner Houck | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Alexandra Huffman | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Anna Janvrin | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ian Kidder | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Fischer Kirven | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Paili Lange | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Cassandra Limley | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Skylar Mack | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ava Miller | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kaylee Moody | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Madison Moore | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Megan Moore | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Morgan Moore | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jaxson Ninete | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Mallorie Ough | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Elsa Ratnapradipa | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Karly Rease | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Paige Riley | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jackson Roberts | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jordyn Rochholz | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Megan Rodenbough | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Madelyn Rose | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Chase Ruch | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Casey Schiessler | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Kathlene Schultz | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ella Schutte | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Nolan Seifried | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Vamsi Singu | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jenna Smith | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Sean Stara | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Olivia Stednitz | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Aiden Sufficool | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Esher Swanson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Grace Swanson | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Caleb Tobin | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Jacob Uehling | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Matt Uehling | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Carter Voorhees | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Max Weber | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Sara Whitten | EPSF ACHIEVE Scholarship |
Ethan Yungtum | EPSF 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).
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.
Become a 2024 Golf Fore Grants Sponsor!
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
Golf Cart Sponsor
Golf Ball Sponsor
Drink Ticket Sponsor
Golf Cart Goodies Sponsor
Putting Green Sponsor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Lunch Benefactor
Raffle Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Golf Tee Sponsor
Pin Prize Sponsor
Poker Sponsor
Poker Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Hole Sponsors
Pinnacle Bank
Mama’s Pizza
Allison Heimes for Nebraska
Eide Bailly
Owen’s Mowing
Nebraska Realty
Frosty Mug Family Sportsbar
Roger & Judy Breed
Scot & Kendra Ringenberg