Elkhorn North High School is a public high school located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of three traditional high schools operated by Elkhorn Public Schools.
| Elkhorn North High School | |
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| Address | |
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17800 George Miller Parkway , 68116 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°17′54″N 96°11′39″W / 41.2984°N 96.1941°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 2020 |
| School district | Elkhorn Public Schools |
| Principal | Dan Radicia |
| Faculty | 117 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Columbia blue, black, silver |
| Athletics conference | Eastern Midlands Conference |
| Mascot | Big Bad the Wolf |
| Nickname | Wolves |
| Newspaper | North Howler |
| Yearbook | the IMPRINT |
| Website | www |
History edit
After targeting a parcel of land near 180th Street and West Maple Road for a potential third high school, Elkhorn Public Schools made three offers to buy the parcel from a development group, and when all were rejected, exercised eminent domain in 2017 in order to acquire the land.[1] A successful mail-in referendum in March 2018 authorized EPS to build the third high school, which was expected to draw students mainly from Elkhorn High School.[2] In September, school officials revealed a columbia blue, black and silver color scheme with a wolf mascot, chosen over eagles and nighthawks.[3] Construction began the following month; at that time, the estimated cost was $78.5 million.[4] Boundaries for the school were released in early 2019, confirming that the school would draw entirely from former Elkhorn territory.[5]
The school opened for classes in fall 2020 with students in grades 9-11; that year's juniors will form the first senior class in the 2021–22 school year.[6]
Facilities edit
The original Elkhorn North building was constructed to serve 1,200 students with an area of 254,000 square feet with the option to add a 600-student addition later on.[7]
Academics edit
Elkhorn North offers dual enrollment classes through the University of Nebraska Omaha.[8]
Athletics edit
ENHS athletic teams compete in the Eastern Midlands Conference.[9]
References edit
- ^ Duffy, Erin (February 24, 2017). "Elkhorn school district starts eminent domain process in effort to build new high school". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Dejka, Joe (March 24, 2018). "New schools will rise in Elkhorn and Bennington after bond issues pass". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Nitcher, Emily (September 12, 2018). "Elkhorn picks mascot and colors for new high school". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Cole, Kevin (October 22, 2018). "Elkhorn North unveils Wolves logo during new high school's groundbreaking ceremony". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Ray, Trevi (April 9, 2019). "Breaking News – Boundaries Announced For Elkhorn North High School". Antler Express. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Pospisil, Stu (August 11, 2020). "As high school football practices start in Nebraska, so does a new era at Elkhorn North". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Elkhorn North High School". Sampson Construction. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Elkhorn North High School". University of Nebraska Omaha. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "NSAA Member Schools & Conferences". Nebraska School Activities Association. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
External links edit
- Official website
- Elkhorn North High School - Sampson Construction