Education

Coleridge Community Schools

Coleridge Community Schools, a class D-2 school district located in northeast Nebraska, is committed to providing students in grades K-12 a quality education in a risk-free, safe environment. This environment provides a focus on creating positive self-esteem and motivates students to reach their potential and become responsible, productive citizens with a desire for life-long learning. The commitment of the board of education and quality teachers and support staff mirrors the expectations of the community and fosters a strong relationship between the school and district patrons.

Distance education and a progressive technology program provides access to the same programs available to students in larger districts, to our students in a rural setting. All students have the opportunity to become involved in quality activities programs, which extend learning beyond the regular classroom. These and all academic programs promote interpersonal relationships, self-discipline, and values.

Colleges and Universities

Coleridge is fortunate to be located within a 30 to 50 minute drive of seven colleges in the area. Following is a short synopsis on each school.

Wayne State College is located only 27 miles south of Coleridge in Wayne, Nebraska. The college's nearly 4,000 students work toward degrees in more than 40 baccalaureate and post graduate programs in eight divisions.

Northeast Community College is located 42 miles southwest of Coleridge in Norfolk, Nebraska. The college offers more than 70 technical, vocational, business, and liberal arts programs.

Western Iowa Tech Community College is located 50 miles east of Coleridge in Sioux City, Iowa. The college offers 65 occupational and career programs in a variety of areas.

Nebraska Christian College is located 42 miles southwest of Coleridge in Norfolk, Nebraska. Students can earn two bachelor degrees through NCC's co-op program; a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from NCC and a bachelor's degree in either Elementary or Secondary Education from a nearby state college. The Associate of Arts-General Studies Major is a two-year degree program designed for students who plan to continue their education at other colleges and universities. For more information, call 402-371-5960.

Mount Marty College is located 30 miles north of Coleridge in Yankton, South Dakota. The college offers twenty-six Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees, four Associate of Arts degrees, three Certificate programs, and one Master of Science degree.

Morningside College is located 50 miles east of Sioux City, Iowa. This four-year liberal arts college offers seven major fields of study. Personal computers and phones are on the desk of every student living in the residence halls. For more information call 1-800-831-0806.

The University of Nebraska located in Lincoln and the University Medical Center located in Omaha are only a two and a half hour drive from Coleridge. To learn more about these and other Nebraska educational institutions, visit the University of Nebraska's higher education links.

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