Elm Creek Public School District

5th graders are practicing note names in music to prepare for getting their band instruments out next week!

Remember to get your Elm Creek apparel order in...GO BUFFS

Fall Sports Store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/jeC4nykPHo
Elm Creek Store: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/nebraska/elmcreek/elm-creek-high-school/shop/new-trending/new-arrivals?page=1

Preschool Open house is tonight from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please use the south doors by the playground to enter. We look forward to seeing you!

*Quick update regarding free/reduced meal applications!*

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Please read about some new awards we are giving out to students in athletics & activities to encourage more participation.

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Mrs. Schopkes 3rd graders talking class had a wonderful first two days of school! We worked on story sequencing and character traits! Also made posters about BEING GOLD!

On Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30 pm, a nonpublic consultation meeting for the 2025-2026 school year was conducted by Elm Creek Public Schools at Elm Creek’s High School Conference room. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Kim Beran at 308-856-4300.

The 7-12 Marching Buffs are getting ready for parade season on this HOT DAY! We are proud of them for putting in the work, and forming excellent habits so they can have the outcomes they desire! #goals Special thanks to alumni Brie Purdy for coming in to help out!

Elm Creek FFA was named a National 3 Star chapter! This is the highest distinction an FFA chapter can receive! Only the top 2% of chapters across the nation receive this honor! We will have students representing us on stage during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Congratulations FFA members!!!

The Elm Creek HS choir is pumped for a great year! Not pictured: Hannah, Lee, Keyan, Zach.

We have our first ever National Finalist in Agriscience from Elm Creek FFA!!!

Congratulations to Reece! She will present her paper and walk across the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium in the fall representing Elm Creek!

She won the Nebraska Div 1 Social Science in Lincoln this spring. She then submitted her paper in the summer and was one of ten projects selected from all state winners across the country!

We are so proud of you Reece!

What a great first day! Reminder for students in K-6th grade. Regular arrival begins tomorrow. Students enter through the main entrance and exit on the west side. Please stay in your car and move forward in the car line as space becomes available. If you walk to pick up your child, please park on the street. Thanks for keeping dismissal safe!

reminder youth volleyball 3-6 grade girls tonight at 6:00-7:30 if you are new to our community and would like to join please come sign up tonight

Remember to get your Buffs Gear ordered today! It will ship to you within 5 to 7 business days. You can order sports specific gear in the Fall Sports Store or Buffs gear in the Sideline Store. GO BUFFS!!


Fall Sports: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/jeC4nykPHo

Sideline Store Buffs Gear: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/nebraska/elmcreek/elm-creek-high-school

We have added JV/V Volleyball dual with Twin Loup. We will play them at home on Tuesday, October 7th @ 5 PM. This will be our Pink Out night. This replaces the Cozad dual that got cancelled. GO BUFFS!!

The Sports Nutrition Healthy Snack Bar will open for 7-12th Graders on Monday with the start of Fall Sports. Please encourage your student to fuel up before & after practice with a healthy snack! We sell all items at cost. If you would like to donate money or items that meet the guidelines for our athletes to have for free please talk to Mr Marquez, Lacey Williams, Adam Pickel, or Blake Schwarz.

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Concussion testing for 7-12th graders in athletics/activities is next week. Students have to download the Sway Medical app on their mobile device. We will be doing this in the gym. If you do not want your student to participate please let the office know, This provides medical providers a baseline they need to evaluate. If you have questions talk to Mr Marquez.

Just a reminder that elementary teachers will meet students out on the playground starting at 7:45am to line up to come into the building. If a student rides the bus or needs dropped off earlier, there will be staff available to help them find their teacher! Dismissal procedures remain the same and will be on the west side forming a car line! Happy First Day of School!

We are so excited to welcome students and their parents tonight at our Open House! Please stop by 5:00-6:30 to meet the teachers and see your classrooms!!! Please stop and take pictures with our Back to School backdrop!!! 💙🦬📚✏️🖍️💛