The People One distinguishing characteristic of the Nemaha Valley School District is the enthusiastic support for young people and education. It is a common site to see the schools filled to capacity with patrons for an evening activity. This staff number includes special education teachers and paraprofessionals located in three other districts as U.S.D. 442 is the sponsor for the Marshall Nemaha Special Services Cooperative. A teacher to student ratio of one to fourteen means students receive the individualized attention necessary for effective learning. This community and staff support of children is evidenced by low absenteeism and dropout rates.
Acts of violence are rare between students and almost unheard of in connection with staff.
Persons come and go from early morning to late evening in the school buildings without the worry of personal safety. Suspension remains an infrequent exception as discipline problems do not disrupt the learning of the students. The majority of the students furthering their educations have done have done so at four-year colleges with the remainder pursuing more skilled, technical training at community and technical schools. This desire to achieve educationally is reflected at all grade levels as Nemaha Valley students annually score above the state and national averages on standardized tests. Together we will strive to maximize the opportunity for all students to become responsive, life-long learners and productive citizens in our changing world.