PUBLIC NOTICE

BUDGET WORKSHOP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Elm Creek Board of Education will hold a Budget Workshop Special Board Meeting on:

Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 801, located at the South Side Door #2.

The Superintendent will present initial budget numbers to the Board as they collaborate to finalize the 2026–2027 budget. A copy of the agenda, which will be kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the Superintendent’s office during normal business hours.

Posted: August 18, 2026

By: Brandon Marquez Superintendent
3 days ago, Brandon Marquez

Please bring your sealed bids to the main office and include your name and phone number. Please help spread the word to anyone who may not see our messages. The flyer will also be posted at area businesses this afternoon. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Marquez.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rtJ27hrAah_2ROp_ayD_R-19n2MDg2TC/view?usp=sharing

3 days ago, Brandon Marquez
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Calculus class has built and tested small scale boats to learn about the mathematical relationship of volume to weight held. Next week, they test their larger boats that should hold them!
3 days ago, Kris Tool
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Elm Creek Activities - Week of Aug. 17-Aug. 22!
4 days ago, Jordan High
Aug 17-22
Mrs. Schopke's 3rd graders completed a fun team building activity today! Each duo was given 2 pieces of paper, 12 inches of tape, and scissors. The goal was to make the longest paper chain! The winning chain was 74 inches long!
5 days ago, Jennifer Schopke
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Miss Rodgers' class took time to review ways to BE GOLD, then made posters to display in the classroom! 💙💛
5 days ago, Elizabeth Rogers
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Don't forget to get your gear! The Fall Activities store closes on Monday, Aug. 17! Get your orders and show your Buffalo pride!

Orders will be available to pick up at the school. We will send out a notification when they arrive.

Link: Fall Sports Apparel Store

6 days ago, Jordan High
Shirt Shack
Check out the article from Central Nebraska Today over our football team! https://www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2026/08/14/420503/
7 days ago, Jordan High
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If you've got a 4-6th grader, here is the information for sign-up and equipment check out for the EC Youth Tackle Football Team!

7 days ago, Jordan High
Info Flyer
Information about JH Weight Training after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
8 days ago, Tanner Cavenee
JH Weight Training information.
Big shoutout to Sawyer and Drake!!! They qualified for National FFA in Agri-Science Fair in October. Congrats boys!
8 days ago, Brandon Marquez
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Don't forget to order your EC fall sports apparel and support your buffs this fall! There are a lot of great choices!

Orders are due Aug. 17.

Link: Fall Sports Apparel Store

8 days ago, Jordan High
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Here is your opportunity to purchase Inaugural 8-man Football Kickoff Classic gear!

Elm Creek will take on Lawrence-Nelson at Memorial Field in Grand Island on Aug. 29.

You can purchase your gear with the following link. Pick up your gear at the stadium on game day. They will not be selling the apparel at the game! You must preorder at this link!

Orders are due Aug. 20.

Link: 8-Man Kickoff Apparel

8 days ago, Jordan High
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📚 Schedule Change Reminder! Tomorrow, Friday, August 14 at 3:30 PM, is the deadline to make changes to student schedules. Students should take a few minutes to double-check their schedule in PowerSchool and make sure everything looks correct. If you need to request a change or have questions about your schedule, please contact Mrs. Kotschwar-Anderson before the deadline.
8 days ago, Jennifer Kotschwar-Anderson
schedule change deadline
It was a fantastic first day of 3rd grade for Mrs. Schopke's class! They are all excited to learn multiplication, read about space, and hatch chicks in the spring!
8 days ago, Jennifer Schopke
third grade
Bobby Hessling from KGFW 1340 and Central Nebraska Today came out on Tuesday to talk to our Volleyball and Football teams and wrote a great article over our Volleyball team! Buffs are doing great things! Check it out here! https://www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2026/08/11/elm-creek-volleyball-ready-to-take-next-step-after-breakthrough-2025-season/
8 days ago, Jordan High
It's Open House night!!! Don't forget to stop and take a picture in front of our photo backdrop!!! We are so excited to see everyone tonight! 💙🦬💛
9 days ago, Jennifer Schopke
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Welcome back from the desk of the Superintendent. We can't wait to see you all tonight at Open House. GO BUFFS!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aA1z1dap5HQ5hceaQueDBCwSedzFPTbS/view?usp=sharing



9 days ago, Brandon Marquez
You might've seen the Elm Creek 7-12 Marching Band the last couple nights outside working! This group of kids has shown tremendous work ethic and determination already. We are very excited to see you all at Buffalo Stampede Days.
9 days ago, Amber Reiter
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Fifth grade parents please be sure to stop by the band room tonight and talk to Mrs. Reiter about what instrument your child will be playing!
9 days ago, Amber Reiter
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