Elkhorn North High School

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
Address
17800 George Miller Parkway

Omaha
,
Nebraska
68116

United States
Coordinates41.2984°N 96.1941°W / 41.2984; -96.1941
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established2020
School districtElkhorn Public Schools
PrincipalDan Radicia
Faculty117
Grades9-12
Color(s)   
Columbia blue, black, silver
Athletics conferenceEastern Midlands Conference
MascotBig Bad the Wolf
NicknameWolves
NewspaperNorth Howler
Yearbookthe IMPRINT
Websitewww.elkhornweb.org/enhs/

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]

Athletics

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

References
  1. 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.
  2. Dejka, Joe (March 24, 2018). "New schools will rise in Elkhorn and Bennington after bond issues pass". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. Nitcher, Emily (September 12, 2018). "Elkhorn picks mascot and colors for new high school". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  4. Cole, Kevin (October 22, 2018). "Elkhorn North unveils Wolves logo during new high school's groundbreaking ceremony". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. Ray, Trevi (April 9, 2019). "Breaking News – Boundaries Announced For Elkhorn North High School". Antler Express. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  6. 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.
  7. "Elkhorn North High School". Sampson Construction. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  8. "Elkhorn North High School". University of Nebraska Omaha. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  9. "NSAA Member Schools & Conferences". Nebraska School Activities Association. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
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