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Welcome to ESU 7

ESU 7 serves students, ages birth to 21 in school districts of seven counties from its offices at 2657 44th Avenue, Columbus, Nebraska. 

We walk Behind our schools to keep them moving, Beside them to help them stay focused and on track, and far enough In Front of them to not only see where they are going, but to anticipate their needs. 

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Dollars saved by school districts using ESU 7 Services
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Unique ESU 7 Services offered to School Districts
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Hours ESU 7 Staff spent serving School Districts
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Number of School District Staff being served by ESU 7
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In honor of Memorial Day, ESU7 will be closed on Monday, May 26. We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country
2025/05/23

In honor of Memorial Day, ESU7 will be closed on Monday, May 26. We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Summer Hours Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm & Friday 7:30am-11:30am
2025/05/23

Starting May 23rd, ESU 7 will be open:

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Please note: The office will close at 11:30 AM on Fridays.

Public Notice
2025/05/19

Notice, according to State Law 84-1411, is hereby given that an open public meeting of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7, in the County of Platte, in the State of Nebraska, will

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

ESU 7 is a close-knit family that supports and encourages one another every step of the way. We take pride in fostering a work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Joining our team means becoming a part of a family-oriented community, where every team member’s voice is heard and respected. We believe that by nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment, we can bring out the best in our employees and empower them to reach their full potential.

LEARN MORE ABOUT A CAREER AT ESU 7

ESU 7 Staff Service Awards - 5 Years of Service:  Maria Rodriguez Borquez, Rich Stuart, Travis Kassing, Megan Welch, Hayley Murphy and Tami Clay 10 Years of Service:  Cassandra Ruth 15 Years of Service:  Cindy Wieser 20 Years of Service:  Elissa Heibel  Retiring June 30, 2025: Kris Elmshaeuser with 43 years in education