ESU 8 has career opportunities available! Immediate paraeducator openings at our Clearwater and Norfolk locations. We also have openings for Speech Language Pathologists. Find out more by visiting esu8.org/o/esu8/page/employm…
The Library Media Specialist Collab Day was facilitated by Jaci Palmer & Steph Lundgren of ESU 8 and Otis Pierce of ESU 7. The day was filled with info from NDE, literacy and technology updates, digital resource overviews and collaboration time.
Students from nine ESU 8 district schools attended the Nebraska Digital Citizenship Symposium on October 6. Attending schools included St. Mary's O'Neill, Norfolk Catholic, Stuart, Battle Creek, Plainview, Wheeler Central, Neligh-Oakdale, Summerland, and Elgin.
Today, we are celebrating and recognizing the incredible work of our ESU 8 IT Department! Behind every smooth digital connection, secure network, and functioning device is a team working tirelessly to keep our educational community moving forward.
Special Education educators and staff from throughout the ESU 8 district met for updates and training at the ESU 8 main office in Neligh on August 26. ESU 8 Special Education Director Ruth Miller was on of the presenters who shared important information with the group.
Superintendents from the districts in ESU 8 attended a Superintendent Administrative Assembly meeting at the main office in Neligh on August 19. The superintendents were provided information from ESU 8 staff members, NDE, legal updates, and legislature updates.
New and new to ESU 8 Special Education teachers and a school psychologist participated in a Special Education Survival Skills workshop presented by ESU 8 SPED Director Ruth Miller and ESU 8 SPED Assistant Director Toni Arehart on August 18.
ESU 8 is looking to fill the position of school nurse for one day per week at Chambers Public Schools starting this 2026-2027 school year. Contact [email protected] for more information.
The ESU 8 Wellness Committee completed its Triennial Wellness Review. The updated policy and results can be found here.
SAVE THE DATE! The ESU 8 Job Expo is set for Tuesday, March 16, 2027 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Business set up time will be 7:30 to 9 a.m. and student registration is at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Toni Arehart at [email protected].
The annual ESU 8 Art Show was held in April at the Antelope County Fair Grounds . Several area students were recognized for their outstanding art! The show was attended by 678 visitors while it was open
With over 40% of school-aged children affected by chronic or mental health conditions,
#schoolnurses play a vital role in improving attendance, reducing health disparities, and
supporting student success.
Please join us in congratulation our 2026 ESU 8 Retirees! Kim and Beth, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 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.
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!
























