foundationfocus.elkhornfoundation.orgFoundation Focus – Reflecting on 2021

Foundation Focus Toggle navigation About EKC Programs Events News Team Donate FOUNDATION FOCUS 2021 THE ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 01 / About Encourage, Support, Recognize Excellence in Innovative Education. The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 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. 02 / EKC Elkhorn Kids Campus Elkhorn Kids Campus (EKC) is our before and after-school childcare program that provides childcare in a familiar setting at each of the 12 Elkhorn elementary schools. EKC offers large group games, outside play, arts and crafts, board games, free choice time, and many other activities designed to engage your child. Elkhorn Kids Campus is licensed by the State of Nebraska for children ages 5 through 12 and currently provides care for over 1,000 elementary students across the District. Please note some elementary sites do have waitlists” for admission. Please contact Amy Whorlow, EKC Program Director at awhorlow@elkhornfoundation.org for additional information. EKC IS HIRING! We’re looking for new faces to staff our before and after-school program. Apply here! ELKHORN KIDS CAMPUS REGISTRATION Current family registration will be held at the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation office February 7th – February 11th. . Feb. 7th – 8am to 7pm Feb. 8th – 8am to 7pm Feb. 9th – 8am to 4pm Feb. 10th – 8am to 4pm Feb. 11th – 8am to 4pm . New families will start the registration process on February 7th at 9 am . To receive the registration link at 9am on February 7th, please email Amy Whorlow at awhorlow@ elkhornfoundation.org with the school your child will be attending. 03 / Programs How we make a difference in Elkhorn Public Schools Math & Reading Assistance We fund the numerous hours that our Elkhorn teachers spend outside the classroom assisting the hundreds of elementary school students who need extra assistance in math and reading comprehension. LEARN MORE Classroom Grants We enrich Elkhorn Public Schools’ education by providing multiple Classroom Grants to all 19 schools in the District, impacting Elkhorn students at every grade level. While our Classroom Grants program was placed on hold during the 2021-2022 school year due to COVID-19, we’re excited to share that we are now accepting Classroom Grant applications for the 2022-2023 school year through January 31st, 2022. LEARN MORE Scholarships We administer scholarships on behalf of community businesses, families, and organizations. Together, our scholarship program has benefited thousands of graduating seniors. Scholarship applications for the Class of 2022 will be open from December 1st to February 1st. VIEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Tuition Reimbursement We encourage our Elkhorn teachers and staff to prioritize their continued education by providing partial tuition reimbursement. The Foundation provides thousands of dollars in tuition reimbursement every year. LEARN MORE 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. LEARN MORE EPS Alumni Newly launched, the EPS Alumni Program’s goal is to connect Elkhorn Public Schools Alumni and support the success of students in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. CREATE YOUR ALUMNI PROFILE 344 Scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2021 on the behalf of the Foundation, Elkhorn families, businesses, and organizations totaling $415,350. 73 Classroom Grants worth $160,000 was awarded during the 2020-2021 school year. 2566 Before/after-school Math & Reading Assistance sessions were fully funded by the Foundation during the 2020-2021 school year. 88 Elkhorn Public Schools Staff utilized our Tuition Reimbursement program during the 2020-2021 school year, totaling $26,000. 5059 Alumni profiles were created during the Elkhorn Public Schools Alumni program launch. 1877 AP tests subsidized during the 2020-2021 school year. 04 / Events Connect. Get involved. Give back. October 21, 2021 December 16, 2021 16 Recipients Honored at Hall of Fame 2021 September 9, 2021 December 16, 2021 Bids For Kids event raises over $60K for Math & Reading Assistance Programs in Elkhorn Public Schools August 12, 2021 December 16, 2021 2021 TEAM Campaign Raises over $50K | Opening Day June 8, 2021 December 16, 2021 Golf Fore Grants Event Raises Over $47,000 for Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Classrooms Grants Program April 29, 2021 December 16, 2021 Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Awards Over $415K in Scholarships to the Class of 2021 05 / News The Latest Updates from the Foundation November 18, 2021 December 16, 2021 60+ New Scholarship Opportunities Added for the Class of 2022 November 16, 2021 January 12, 2022 Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Launches EPS Alumni site November 11, 2021 November 29, 2021 Foundation Hosts First Annual Retired Teacher’s Lunch on Veteran’s Day November 1, 2021 January 12, 2022 New Scoreboard Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Fall 2022! August 19, 2021 December 16, 2021 EPSF Selected for Husker Heartbeat Giveback August 1, 2021 November 29, 2021 EPSF Welcomes New Board Members Renee Vokt & Eric Little 06 / The Foundation Team Together Everyone Achieves More Stacey L. Falk Executive Director View bio Email Amy Whorlow EKC Program Director View bio Email Genice Chochon Accounting Manager & Scholarship Coordinator View bio Email Melanie Lucks Marketing & Development Manager View bio Email Susan Lumsden Special Events Coordinator View bio Email Sara McArdle Alumni Engagement View bio Email Carol Monnier Executive Assistant View bio Email Kristina Werner Scholarship Assistant View bio Email Meet Our Board Members! 07 / Donate Your support helps fund the future of our programs. Donate Today Make a contribution to the Foundation Your contribution helps fund Scholarships, Classroom Grants, Math & Reading Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, our Kids in Need Fund, and much more! 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