Summer Honors is an incredible summer opportunity for our 8-12th grade students. They get to take a deeper dive into different subject areas and career fields related to them. In some ways it is like an internship. Please consider supporting the program through this basket auction.
https://sites.google.com/esu11.org/esu11summerhonors/fundraising/2026-basket-raffle
Have you been to Summer Honors? Share your experience in the comments so others can see the impact this program makes!
https://sites.google.com/esu11.org/esu11summerhonors/fundraising/2026-basket-raffle
Have you been to Summer Honors? Share your experience in the comments so others can see the impact this program makes!
Happy 100th day of school!
Please see the attached link for information on the American Heart Association Heart Challenge
American Heart Association
What an exciting day! Second Grade students got a behind-the-scenes look at how healthcare heroes help people every day. This field trip gave the class a real-world connection to what they've been learning and helped spark curiosity. The students asked great questions and represented our school so well!
Some of the seniors exhaling because they just submitted their first round of local scholarships! The deadline is still over 11 hours away and we have over 80% of the seniors who have already turned in their packet. This is pretty incredible, and their hard work and dedication to finishing the year strong is noticed and appreciated!
Just a reminder to turn in your registration forms for the Hi-Line Dance Camp tomorrow! If you have any questions, please email shelby.borden@elwoodpirates.org. Thank you!
Eustis Swimming Pool Dates and Hours
Tuesday the PreK students welcomed local author Yvette Mannon to read her series about Cookie the dog. The kids enjoyed hearing about Cookie's adventures and seeing that stories can be about people and places we know.
Congratulations to the first Noble Knights of 2026!
The Swimming Pool will be closed tonight January 12th.
The Eustis Swimming Pool will be closed Sunday, January 11th.
It will be open January 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 25th, 26th, 29th, 31st.
It will be open January 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 25th, 26th, 29th, 31st.
Congratulations to the Semester 1 Honor Roll Students!
PreK had a surprise reader Thursday. The Grinch came and shared his story. The students also got to ask him some question and learned that his middle name is “Super” and that his dog Max was waiting for him in his cave.
Happy Holidays from Eustis-Farnam Elementary!
EF Alum, Travis (The All Right Guy), is a loan officer, entrepreneur and professional speaker. He took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Motivation is never there when you need it. Discipline is what matters- and doing what you don't want to do!
- Follow your passion and the money will follow.
- Give your best and have a good attitude.
- You can change your mind several times on careers and jobs and it can still turn out just fine.
- Save money now, learn about taxes and how to benefit from that knowledge.
- Even tragedy can open doors you wouldn't have expected.
- Take the chances and opportunities you can, because you never know what might be an advantage or helpful down the line.
- Follow the Golden Rule.
Thank you, Travis, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is inspirational to hear how life takes many twists and turns, and what we think we know about ourselves can change over time. Regardless, you have made it clear that it all can make a positive difference in the lives of others when passions and relationships are put at the forefront!
- Motivation is never there when you need it. Discipline is what matters- and doing what you don't want to do!
- Follow your passion and the money will follow.
- Give your best and have a good attitude.
- You can change your mind several times on careers and jobs and it can still turn out just fine.
- Save money now, learn about taxes and how to benefit from that knowledge.
- Even tragedy can open doors you wouldn't have expected.
- Take the chances and opportunities you can, because you never know what might be an advantage or helpful down the line.
- Follow the Golden Rule.
Thank you, Travis, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is inspirational to hear how life takes many twists and turns, and what we think we know about ourselves can change over time. Regardless, you have made it clear that it all can make a positive difference in the lives of others when passions and relationships are put at the forefront!
📐🐄 This week our ag math students teamed up with Mrs. Kerznar’s 3rd grade math class for some hands-on learning! Together they explored area and perimeter by building cardboard barns—and yes, it was just as fun as it sounds. Smiles, creativity, and math in action all around. Fun was truly had by all! 🏗️✨
EF Alum, Katy, is a professional corn hole player. She took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Putting all of your effort into a passion you love can create a great career path!
- Being your own person will get you further in life than trying to be someone you're not.
- Just because you go to college for something doesn't mean that is what you have to do. Do what you are passionate about.
- Don't take the time you have with classmates and school friends for granted.
- What seems bad at the time, may open up more options in the future!
- Learn to manage your money while in high school- save, be smart!
- Persistence and determination are important.
- You will find people after high school who have similar interests as you. Also, don't be afraid to try new things with people with different interests.
- Take advantage of opportunities. You never know where they may lead!
- Being organized can be your best friend.
- There is a lot that goes into jobs that you don't think about, like as an athlete you also have social media, sponsorships, and travel agent duties for yourself.
Thank you, Katy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is awesome to see how your competitiveness on the volleyball court could transfer into a different sport and pay. What a fun job to have! We will be watching for you on TV.
- Putting all of your effort into a passion you love can create a great career path!
- Being your own person will get you further in life than trying to be someone you're not.
- Just because you go to college for something doesn't mean that is what you have to do. Do what you are passionate about.
- Don't take the time you have with classmates and school friends for granted.
- What seems bad at the time, may open up more options in the future!
- Learn to manage your money while in high school- save, be smart!
- Persistence and determination are important.
- You will find people after high school who have similar interests as you. Also, don't be afraid to try new things with people with different interests.
- Take advantage of opportunities. You never know where they may lead!
- Being organized can be your best friend.
- There is a lot that goes into jobs that you don't think about, like as an athlete you also have social media, sponsorships, and travel agent duties for yourself.
Thank you, Katy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is awesome to see how your competitiveness on the volleyball court could transfer into a different sport and pay. What a fun job to have! We will be watching for you on TV.
Congratulations to the final
⚔️ Noble Knights ⚔️ of 2025!
EF Alum, Lance, is in Medical Device Sales, specifically Orthopedic Transplant devices. He took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Find a mentor to hav close and life discussions with.
- You don't know what you don't know and a mentor can help bring some things to light.
- Have integrity. What do you do when people aren't watching? If you don't have integrity, people will eventually figure you out!
- Job shadow, especially if you don't know what you want to do for a career. Find something you are passionate about.
- No one is too big to fail!
- What you put in is what you get out! Go the extra mile.
- Bad things happen so better things can come into your life!
- Focus on the little wins along the way to build your confidence and keep you going.
- Look for fields that are going to be in demand. Consider how AI will may impact the future of a field.
- Have self accountability and good work ethic and you can find success!
- Learn from your mistakes. Set backs are not the end of the world.
- Just because you have a degree, doesn't mean you are done. You have to work and roll up your sleeves!
- Competitiveness is a great skill for certain careers and can be highly sought after!
Thank you, Lance, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! You have done some amazing things, persevered, and came out with a pretty incredible life! Thanks for sharing!
- Find a mentor to hav close and life discussions with.
- You don't know what you don't know and a mentor can help bring some things to light.
- Have integrity. What do you do when people aren't watching? If you don't have integrity, people will eventually figure you out!
- Job shadow, especially if you don't know what you want to do for a career. Find something you are passionate about.
- No one is too big to fail!
- What you put in is what you get out! Go the extra mile.
- Bad things happen so better things can come into your life!
- Focus on the little wins along the way to build your confidence and keep you going.
- Look for fields that are going to be in demand. Consider how AI will may impact the future of a field.
- Have self accountability and good work ethic and you can find success!
- Learn from your mistakes. Set backs are not the end of the world.
- Just because you have a degree, doesn't mean you are done. You have to work and roll up your sleeves!
- Competitiveness is a great skill for certain careers and can be highly sought after!
Thank you, Lance, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! You have done some amazing things, persevered, and came out with a pretty incredible life! Thanks for sharing!
EF Alum, Tara, is the owner of The Alternative in Cozad and Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioner. She took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
-Don't give up on your dreams just because you weren't good at something/some subject in high school that you may need in college.
-Look into different or alternative careers within the same pathway.
-Sometimes a pause before college is needed- feel strong in your decisions.
-Your life will develop based on your beliefs.
-Take the scholarships and maybe not your first choice of college if it can help you stay debt free by the end!
-Scholarships buy you time and options!
-Everything can be figured out!
-Don't let your own self limiting beliefs get to you- always have confidence in yourself.
-Life's journey is not a straight line from point A to point B.
-If the "Career" and the "title" aren't in the job search, CREATE the job!
Thank you, Tara, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience different pathways into medicine and healing is a great reminder that there are hundreds of careers out there waiting to be discovered!
-Don't give up on your dreams just because you weren't good at something/some subject in high school that you may need in college.
-Look into different or alternative careers within the same pathway.
-Sometimes a pause before college is needed- feel strong in your decisions.
-Your life will develop based on your beliefs.
-Take the scholarships and maybe not your first choice of college if it can help you stay debt free by the end!
-Scholarships buy you time and options!
-Everything can be figured out!
-Don't let your own self limiting beliefs get to you- always have confidence in yourself.
-Life's journey is not a straight line from point A to point B.
-If the "Career" and the "title" aren't in the job search, CREATE the job!
Thank you, Tara, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience different pathways into medicine and healing is a great reminder that there are hundreds of careers out there waiting to be discovered!
