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Educational Service Unit 8 - serving Nebraska schools

Neligh, NE
Joined September 2009
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The ESU 8 Health and Wellness Team is encouraging all to reflect on gratitude this November.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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ESU 8 welcomed area principals to a Principal Leadership Assembly in September.
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In September, three groups of dedicated teachers "graduated" from LETRS Volume 2, which teaches the Science of Reading. This group of teachers is from several public and parochial schools around the region. Excellent work, everyone!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 48th Annual ESU 8 Golf Tournament was held on Friday, June 5 at the Antelope Country Club. 18 teams from throughout the ESU 8 district participated in the fun event.
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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.
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The ESU 8 Wellness Committee completed its Triennial Wellness Review. The updated policy and results can be found here.
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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].
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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
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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.
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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.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! Wishing all teachers a wonderful week! "If you can read this, thank a teacher"--American Proverb
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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!
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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.
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