About NELHS

NELHS exists to assist parents and congregations by providing Christian training in the skills and values necessary for loyal, lifelong service to Jesus Christ.

General Info

NELHS is a Christ centered high school serving young men and women grades 9-12. It is located on the "Crossroads of the Midwest" where I-80 and the I-35/Hwy 81 corridor bisect. Thus it is easily accessible to all points in the Midwest as well as the major population centers in Texac, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita and are an hours drive from two major airports in Lincoln and Omaha.

NELHS is owned and operated by an association of 49 congregations of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) located primarily in Nebraska. An eighteen member board oversees the operation of the school. It began its first academic year in 1979. In its 31st year of operation, NELHS has students enrolled from around the United States and the world through its International Program.

Academics and Activities

NELHS is recognized by the Nebraska State Department of Education as an approved school. Credits are accepted by all colleges and universities. NELHS is a member of the Nebraska Frontier Conference which sponsors competition in volleyball, basketball, track, speech, drama and quiz bowl. Other conference activities include a vocal clinic, art show, instrumental clinic, and an academic honor roll. NELHS offers varsity Football and Soccer as part of the Nebraska School Athletics Association and is a member of the WELS Association of Lutheran High Schools.
 
NELHS has a certified staff of 10 instructors with an excellent teacher to student ratio, the school has always been grateful for the individual attention it can give to its students and for the quality of Christian education it is privileged to provide. As a Christ-centered college preparatory school, over ninety percent of its graduates continue their education on a college or university campus.
NELHS has achieved many academic awards including state championship status in the University of Nebraska - Lincoln math competition, several years of championships at the Martin Luther College Meet Math competition and leadership in conference academic honor roll.

Living on Campus

NELHS operates a separate boys' and girls' dormitory. They are supervised by the Dean of students, one male and one female supervisor. About thirteen percent of the students are commuters while the rest call the dormitories their home. A regular schedule of meals, study times, bed times and other considerations are part of dorm life. Controlled Wi-Fi and wired high speed internet access and telephones are provided in the all dorm rooms.

Christian worship is important at NELHS. Chapel services are held every weekday morning and evening. Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church of York is pleased to have students worship with them for Sunday services.

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Faculty & Staff

Lois Beckmann - Office Secretary

Rev. Ray Beckmann - Dean of Students / Instructor / Head Track

Craig Charron - Administrator / Instructor / Quiz Bowl / Head Girls Basketball

William Goehring - Director of Development

Jane Haefner - Kitchen Manager / Librarian

Becky Hagglund - Dorm Supervisor / Instructor / Assistant Girls Basketball

Alyce Hinrichs - Office Manager

Cori Humann - Special Needs Coordinator / Instructor / One Act / Speech

Joshua Johnson - Technology / Registrar / Instructor / Assistant Boys Basketball / Soccer

Martha Johnson - Music / Instructor / Assistant Drama

Ardean Nunnenkamp - Maintenance Supervisor

Linda Nunnenkamp - Financial Secretary

Cory Olson - International Coordinator / Instructor / Head Drama

Kathy Stern - College Advisor / Instructor / Assistant Volleyball

Benjy Wells - Dormitory Supervisor / Instructor / Head Football

Matt Willems - Activities Director / Instructor / Head Volleyball / Head Boys Basketball

Lori Bruns - School Nurse