Elkhorn North High School Explained

Elkhorn North High School
Established:2020
Type:Public secondary
Principal:Dan Radicia
Faculty:117
Grades:9-12
Streetaddress:17800 George Miller Parkway
Zipcode:68116
Country:United States
Colors:
Columbia blue, black, silver
Mascot:Big Bad the Wolf
Yearbook:the IMPRINT
Newspaper:North Howler

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.

History

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

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

Elkhorn North offers dual enrollment classes through the University of Nebraska Omaha[8] and Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Athletics

ENHS athletic teams compete in the Eastern Midlands Conference.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Duffy . Erin . Elkhorn school district starts eminent domain process in effort to build new high school . Omaha World-Herald . October 14, 2020 . February 24, 2017.
  2. Web site: Dejka . Joe . New schools will rise in Elkhorn and Bennington after bond issues pass . Omaha World-Herald . October 14, 2020 . March 24, 2018.
  3. Web site: Nitcher . Emily . Elkhorn picks mascot and colors for new high school . Omaha World-Herald . October 14, 2020 . September 12, 2018.
  4. Web site: Cole . Kevin . Elkhorn North unveils Wolves logo during new high school's groundbreaking ceremony . Omaha World-Herald . October 14, 2020 . October 22, 2018.
  5. Web site: Ray . Trevi . Breaking News – Boundaries Announced For Elkhorn North High School . Antler Express . October 14, 2020 . April 9, 2019.
  6. Web site: Pospisil . Stu . As high school football practices start in Nebraska, so does a new era at Elkhorn North . Omaha World-Herald . October 14, 2020 . August 11, 2020.
  7. Web site: Elkhorn North High School . Sampson Construction . October 14, 2020.
  8. Web site: Elkhorn North High School . University of Nebraska Omaha . October 14, 2020.
  9. Web site: NSAA Member Schools & Conferences . Nebraska School Activities Association . October 14, 2020.