New teacher life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! 🍎
2026-2027 New Teacher Workshop Series is designed to help you move from "surviving to thriving"
Register Today: bit.ly/ESU16reg
3 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Promotional flyer for the ESU 16 2026-2027 New Teacher Workshop Series. The flyer features a chalkboard background with a hand writing in chalk and a stack of books. The text invites new, non-tenured, or returning teachers to a 3-day series on July 31, Nov. 10, and Feb. 23, from 9-3 CT at the ESU 16 NP Office. Topics include supporting learners, classroom management, behaviors, assessment, engagement, and self-care. It notes that attending all dates secures monthly coaching. Title IIA Consortium districts have covered costs; non-consortium districts pay $75 per event. A QR code and link (bit.ly/ESU16reg) are provided for registration. Contact info for Loree Cain and Nicole Long is at the bottom
Sending best wishes for a very Happy Birthday to Julie Boettcher! Hope your day is as wonderful as you are. Thank you for serving on our Board!
8 days ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Julie Boettcher
Celebrating Jason Axthelm today! Hope your birthday is filled with all your favorite things. We appreciate you serving on our Board!
8 days ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Jason Axthelm

ESU 16 CPI Initial & Refresher Trainings Fall 2026! Registration is now open!

12 days ago, ESU 16
CPI Initial
CPI Refresher
Both ESU 16 Offices will be closed, this Friday July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!
12 days ago, Administration/Business
Closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day
Important reminder - There is no ESU 16 Board Meeting in July. Enjoy your summer!
19 days ago, Administration/Business
No Board Meeting in July.
Happy Birthday, Speech Language Pathologist, Angie McBride! Thank you for all you do - we hope you have an incredible day.
21 days ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Angie McBride
Join ESU 16 and NeMTSS for upcoming workdays designed for district leadership teams. These sessions are an opportunity to reflect, organize, and refine your MTSS and CIP processes.

Dates: December 10, 2026, and April 28, 2027
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
Location: ESU 16, 1221 W. 17th Street, North Platte, NE
Registration Information:
Please register online at: https://registration.ESU16.org
25 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Join ESU 16 and NeMTSS for upcoming workdays designed for district leadership teams. These sessions are an opportunity to reflect, organize, and refine your MTSS and CIP processes. Event Details: Dates: December 10, 2026, and April 28, 2027 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST Location: ESU 16, 1221 W. 17th Street, North Platte, NE Target Audience: District Leadership Teams of 3 or 4 people Registration Information: Registration and substitute reimbursement are covered for Title IIA consortium districts. Please register online at: https://registration.ESU16.org
June marks the official start of National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This is a dedicated time to shed light on a deeply misunderstood mental health condition, foster open conversations, and let survivors know they are never alone.
26 days ago, ESU 16
June marks the official start of National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This is a dedicated time to shed light on a deeply misunderstood mental health condition, foster open conversations, and let survivors know they are never alone.

Happy Father’s Day to the Heroes We Call Dad!
Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible men who shape our lives, offer unwavering support, and—let’s be honest—master the art of the terrible dad joke.

26 days ago, ESU 16
June 21, 2026 Father's Day Celebration Red, white and blue with an image of Man holding childs hand
Warm birthday wishes to Melissa Engel, Network Operations Coordinator! We hope you enjoy a fun and memorable day.
29 days ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Melissa Engel
Please join us in wishing Sooky Marks a very Happy Birthday! Hope your day is fantastic from start to finish. Thank you for serving on our Board!
about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Sooky Marks
ESU 16 is hiring a Distance Learning/Network Operations Coordinator for the 26-27 School Year. Apply on our website.
about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
ESU 16 is hiring a Distance Learning/Network Operations Coordinator for the 26-27 school year. Apply on our website.

ESU 16 is hiring a School Psychologist for the 26-27 School Year. Apply on our website.

about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
ESU 16 is Hiring a School Psychologist for the 26-27 School year. Apply on our Website.
ESU 16's 2nd Annual "Love of Reading" event last week was met with great success! District and community literacy experts aligned their efforts to create community literacy teams. Their overall goal is to support family literacy in the homes as much as possible. Lots of planning happened for the 2026-27 school year, so get excited! #LiteracyMatters!
about 1 month ago, ESU 16
Gathering books to send home with students!
Team Reflection
Happy Birthday to Speech Language Pathologist, Hannah Houser! We hope your special day is filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of cake.
about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Hannah Houser

The Ogallala Central Office & the North Platte Special Services Center will both be closed on Fridays during June and will close at 2:00 PM on Fridays in July.

Thank you for your understanding, and have a wonderful summer!

about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
Summer 2026 Hours
Elevate your impact with ESU 16 Personalized Leadership Support 26-27!
Leadership in Action Retreat Series: Quarterly sessions for Supts, Principals, and ADs to build team vision.

Principal Cadre: Ongoing peer support and practical resources.
Monthly Support: Join the Principal Huddle via Zoom on the last Monday of every month

Register Now: www.esu16.org
about 1 month ago, Teaching and Learning
Promotional flyer for ESU 16 Personalized Leadership Support for the 2026-27 school year. The graphic features a circular photo of an educator presenting to a seated group and outlines five leadership tracks: Leadership in Action Retreat Series (quarterly), Leadership in Action Coaching (monthly), Principal Cadre (four specific dates), Principal Huddle (monthly via Zoom), and Leadership Walks. Events are held at the North Platte ESU 16 office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST. Registration is free for Title IIA Consortium districts and $75 for non-consortium members. A QR code and link to www.esu16.org are provided for registration. Contact information for Alison Smith is listed at the bottom.
This week we wrapped up the '25-26 Science of Reading professional learning series. It was AMAZING to learn with so many dedicated educators across our service unit! Cheers to everyone's brainpower and effort to apply evidence-based reading practices into their time with students. #SoRWorks! #WeDidIt
about 1 month ago, ESU 16
Teachers talking together
Teachers collaborating on standards
Learning and thinking
Just a reminder that both ESU 16 offices will be closed today, Monday, May 25th. Happy Memorial Day!
about 2 months ago, Administration/Business
Closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.