Please join us in honoring our 2026 ESU 8 Retirees! Everyone is welcome to a retirement celebration reception on Wednesday, May 20, 2 to 4 p.m. at the ESU 8 Main office in Neligh. Kim and Beth, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! Wishing all teachers a wonderful week! "If you can read this, thank a teacher"--American Proverb
Happy School Principals' Day 2026 to all of the awesome principals throughout ESU 8! Special shout out to ESU 8 Learning Centers Principal DeAnna Clifton! You are appreciated!
Please join us for the 48th Annual ESU 8 Golf Tournament on Friday, June 5, 8 a.m. check in and 8:30 a.m. start. The tournament will be held at the Antelope Country Club located off Highway 275 east of Neligh. Registration for a 4-person team is $200 and includes coffee, green fees (18 holes), lunch, and prizes! Please reach out to DeManda at demanda.mcgowen@esu8ne.org for donating and sponsorship opportunities, or visit this link to register your team.
It's Winter Wonderland at the ESU 8 Learning Center PROM!!
A big thank you to Summerland Public Schools for inviting ESU #8 to be part of your job and college fair!
Toni Arehart, ESU #8 Assistant Special Education Director, and Steph Drueke, ESU #8 School Nurse, enjoyed connecting with students and sharing information about the many career opportunities available within ESU #8. From paraprofessionals and speech-language pathologists to nurses, licensed mental health practitioners, school psychologists, administrative roles, special education teachers, business office positions, and more—there are so many meaningful ways to make an impact.
We were especially impressed by how polite and engaged the Summerland students were—it made for a great experience! And thank you for the thoughtful treat—we truly appreciated it.
It was our pleasure to help students explore a variety of career paths as they think about their futures. If other schools are hosting similar events, we’d love to be involved—please feel free to reach out to ESU #8!
Toni Arehart, ESU #8 Assistant Special Education Director, and Steph Drueke, ESU #8 School Nurse, enjoyed connecting with students and sharing information about the many career opportunities available within ESU #8. From paraprofessionals and speech-language pathologists to nurses, licensed mental health practitioners, school psychologists, administrative roles, special education teachers, business office positions, and more—there are so many meaningful ways to make an impact.
We were especially impressed by how polite and engaged the Summerland students were—it made for a great experience! And thank you for the thoughtful treat—we truly appreciated it.
It was our pleasure to help students explore a variety of career paths as they think about their futures. If other schools are hosting similar events, we’d love to be involved—please feel free to reach out to ESU #8!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of the wonderful professionals throughout the ESU 8 district!
Good Luck to the O'Neill and Summerland Quiz Bowl teams as they represent ESU 8 today in the ESU State Quiz Bowl Competition! Follow their progress in the bracket as competition starts at 10 a.m.
Live Bracket
Join The ESU 8 team as a School Nurse! We are currently hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. Find our more information about this position and all of our current openings by clicking on the job opportunities tab on www.esu8.org
Educational Service Unit 8 is hiring licensed mental health practitioners for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information visit www.esu8.org
ESU 8 President Lambert enjoying the ESU 8 Art Show!
Join the ESU 8 SLP Team! Awesome opportunities available for the 2026-2027 school year. Visit the esu8.org website for more information.
Some great pieces at the art show!
The show is open this weekend from 10 am to 4pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Antelope County Youth Enrichment Center in Neligh. Please park in Riverside Park.
Best of Show:
K-4:
Violet Oakes, Neligh-Oakdale (3rd grade)
5-8:
Liz Rodriguez Toledo, Norfolk Jr. High (7th grade)
HS:
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), colored pencil cat
Darcey, O'Neill Public (12th grade), seashore wheel-thrown pottery
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), Brittany Murphy portrait
Kaimberlynn Clouse, West Holt (10th grade), self-portrait charcoal
Outstanding Merit:
Raegan Home-Pedersen, Neligh-Oakdale (12th grade), legend pottery
Rachel Hander, Plainview (11th grade), cowboy hat vase
Mikey Winer, West Holt (11th grade), needle pottery
Jenna S., O'Neill Public (12th grade), earthworm pottery
Ryanna Klenbers , O'Neill Public (12th grade), floral mixing bowl pottery
Cece Taylor, Norfolk High School (10th grade), Whimsy Nonsense colored pencil
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), Tiger colored pencil
Felicity Zimmerman, Norfolk Catholic (11th grade), pencil
Alissa Abram, Plainview (12th grade), childhood portrait
Jacob Pierzina, Summerland (11th grade), Icon pencil
Vanessa, Stuart (Art 2), clock
Reese Bachman, Norfolk High School (11th grade), tempera
Daleni Knust, West Holt, Great Divide charcoal
Cece Taylor, Norfolk High School (10th grade), self-portrait charcoal
Reagan Nicole, Summerland (10th grade), ink tiger
Mady Nachtman, Norfolk High School (11th grade), ink bike
Riley Roessler , O'Neill Public (10th grade), mixed media
Riley Roessler , O'Neill Public (10th grade), mixed media sunflower
Kole Estill, Stuart (Art 1), both sides sculpture
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), whole shark batik
Kaimberlynn Clouse, West Holt (10th grade), flowers acrylic
Kaden Howard, Elkhorn Valley (12th grade), Mustang acrylic
Best of Show:
K-4:
Violet Oakes, Neligh-Oakdale (3rd grade)
5-8:
Liz Rodriguez Toledo, Norfolk Jr. High (7th grade)
HS:
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), colored pencil cat
Darcey, O'Neill Public (12th grade), seashore wheel-thrown pottery
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), Brittany Murphy portrait
Kaimberlynn Clouse, West Holt (10th grade), self-portrait charcoal
Outstanding Merit:
Raegan Home-Pedersen, Neligh-Oakdale (12th grade), legend pottery
Rachel Hander, Plainview (11th grade), cowboy hat vase
Mikey Winer, West Holt (11th grade), needle pottery
Jenna S., O'Neill Public (12th grade), earthworm pottery
Ryanna Klenbers , O'Neill Public (12th grade), floral mixing bowl pottery
Cece Taylor, Norfolk High School (10th grade), Whimsy Nonsense colored pencil
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), Tiger colored pencil
Felicity Zimmerman, Norfolk Catholic (11th grade), pencil
Alissa Abram, Plainview (12th grade), childhood portrait
Jacob Pierzina, Summerland (11th grade), Icon pencil
Vanessa, Stuart (Art 2), clock
Reese Bachman, Norfolk High School (11th grade), tempera
Daleni Knust, West Holt, Great Divide charcoal
Cece Taylor, Norfolk High School (10th grade), self-portrait charcoal
Reagan Nicole, Summerland (10th grade), ink tiger
Mady Nachtman, Norfolk High School (11th grade), ink bike
Riley Roessler , O'Neill Public (10th grade), mixed media
Riley Roessler , O'Neill Public (10th grade), mixed media sunflower
Kole Estill, Stuart (Art 1), both sides sculpture
Caydence Schumacher, Summerland (12th grade), whole shark batik
Kaimberlynn Clouse, West Holt (10th grade), flowers acrylic
Kaden Howard, Elkhorn Valley (12th grade), Mustang acrylic
A huge thank you to all the businesses and staff members who attended our ESU #8 Career Expo! 💼✨
We truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to help our students explore a variety of career pathways. Your presence and conversations made a lasting impact and gave students valuable insight into opportunities within their own community.
The connections made today helped students learn more about what their future could look like and the many directions they can go in after school.
And lastly, thank you to our teachers and students! We appreciate the schools bringing students to this event and making it such a great success.
We are so grateful for your support and commitment to our students’ futures. Thank you again for your time and for investing in the next generation!
We truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to help our students explore a variety of career pathways. Your presence and conversations made a lasting impact and gave students valuable insight into opportunities within their own community.
The connections made today helped students learn more about what their future could look like and the many directions they can go in after school.
And lastly, thank you to our teachers and students! We appreciate the schools bringing students to this event and making it such a great success.
We are so grateful for your support and commitment to our students’ futures. Thank you again for your time and for investing in the next generation!
International Children’s Book Day is celebrated annually on or around April 2nd, the birthday of author Hans Christian Andersen, to inspire a love of reading and highlight quality children’s literature.
🌟 National Prekindergarten (Preschool) Teacher Appreciation Day – March 20, 2026 🍎📚
On the third Friday of March, we celebrate the incredible educators who help our youngest learners take their very first steps into the world of education.
Preschool and Pre-K teachers do so much more than teach letters and numbers. They nurture curiosity, build confidence, encourage kindness, and help children discover the joy of learning. Every story read, every song sung, and every lesson shared helps shape a child’s future. 🌈✨
Today, we honor the patience, creativity, and dedication of early childhood educators who make classrooms places of wonder, growth, and possibility.
💖 Thank you, Preschool and Pre-K Teachers, for the difference you make every single day! Your impact lasts a lifetime.
#PreschoolTeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreKTeachers #MakingADifference
On the third Friday of March, we celebrate the incredible educators who help our youngest learners take their very first steps into the world of education.
Preschool and Pre-K teachers do so much more than teach letters and numbers. They nurture curiosity, build confidence, encourage kindness, and help children discover the joy of learning. Every story read, every song sung, and every lesson shared helps shape a child’s future. 🌈✨
Today, we honor the patience, creativity, and dedication of early childhood educators who make classrooms places of wonder, growth, and possibility.
💖 Thank you, Preschool and Pre-K Teachers, for the difference you make every single day! Your impact lasts a lifetime.
#PreschoolTeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreKTeachers #MakingADifference
Wishing you lots 'o' luck this St. Patrick's Day!
🔬✨ Celebrate Science Education Day – March 14! ✨🔬
Did you know that March 14 isn’t just Pi Day (3.14)? It’s also Science Education Day — a day dedicated to inspiring curiosity, celebrating discovery, and recognizing the incredible educators who bring science to life! 🧪📚
Science shapes the world around us — from the technology in our pockets to the solutions for global challenges. Science Education Day reminds us how important it is to encourage learning, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of innovators. 🚀
👩🔬 How to celebrate:
🔹 Try a fun science experiment at home or in class
🔹 Attend a STEM workshop or science fair
🔹 Thank a science teacher who inspired you
🔹 Share your love for science with friends and family
Let’s spark curiosity, celebrate discovery, and empower future scientists! 🌍⚛️
#ScienceEducationDay #STEM #LoveScience #Curiosity #PiDay #FutureScientists
Did you know that March 14 isn’t just Pi Day (3.14)? It’s also Science Education Day — a day dedicated to inspiring curiosity, celebrating discovery, and recognizing the incredible educators who bring science to life! 🧪📚
Science shapes the world around us — from the technology in our pockets to the solutions for global challenges. Science Education Day reminds us how important it is to encourage learning, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of innovators. 🚀
👩🔬 How to celebrate:
🔹 Try a fun science experiment at home or in class
🔹 Attend a STEM workshop or science fair
🔹 Thank a science teacher who inspired you
🔹 Share your love for science with friends and family
Let’s spark curiosity, celebrate discovery, and empower future scientists! 🌍⚛️
#ScienceEducationDay #STEM #LoveScience #Curiosity #PiDay #FutureScientists
🎶📚 March is Music In Our Schools Month®! 📚🎶
From March 1–31, we celebrate Music In Our Schools Month, marking the 41st anniversary of this inspiring initiative! 🎉
This year’s theme, “United Through Music,” reminds us that music has the power to bring people together and that every student deserves access to quality music education. 🎼🌎
Throughout the month, schools and communities are celebrating with:
🎤 School concerts and performances
🎻 Special music lessons and workshops
🥁 Student showcases and collaborations
📢 Advocacy for equitable access to music programs
Music education builds creativity, confidence, teamwork, and expression—skills that last a lifetime. Let’s celebrate the teachers, students, and programs that keep the music playing in our schools! 🎺💙
#MIOSM #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #UnitedThroughMusic #MusicEducation #SupportTheArts
From March 1–31, we celebrate Music In Our Schools Month, marking the 41st anniversary of this inspiring initiative! 🎉
This year’s theme, “United Through Music,” reminds us that music has the power to bring people together and that every student deserves access to quality music education. 🎼🌎
Throughout the month, schools and communities are celebrating with:
🎤 School concerts and performances
🎻 Special music lessons and workshops
🥁 Student showcases and collaborations
📢 Advocacy for equitable access to music programs
Music education builds creativity, confidence, teamwork, and expression—skills that last a lifetime. Let’s celebrate the teachers, students, and programs that keep the music playing in our schools! 🎺💙
#MIOSM #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #UnitedThroughMusic #MusicEducation #SupportTheArts
