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Our school, located in southwest Omaha with an enrollment of approximately 565 students, was named after Nicholas Black Elk, a Lakota Sioux Native American. He became known through the writing of John Neihardt in his book, Black Elk Speaks. Black Elk shared his life and visions with Neihardt because he wished to pass along to future generations some of the reality of Native American life and to share some of his dreams which were not yet realized. His vision of a new circle of community reaches out to all people today.
Our Mission Statement: Black Elk Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, develops compassionate, internationally-minded students who will achieve personal and academic excellence through inquiry-based, collaborative, and innovative learning experiences that empower them to positively impact the world.
Nuestra Declaración de Misión: Black Elk Elementary, una Escuela Mundial de Bachillerato Internacional, desarrolla estudiantes compasivos y con mentalidad internacional que alcanzarán la excelencia personal y académica a través de experiencias de aprendizaje basadas en la investigación, la colaboración y la innovación que les capacitan para influir positivamente en el mundo.
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