East Butler Public Schools

East Butler Public Schools, located at 212 S Madison Street, is a consolidated, fully accredited school district which draws students from 298 square miles in Butler, Saunders and Seward Counties. East Butler Public School's mission is: "Provide a quality, success-oriented program for each individual student to become a responsible, lifelong learner." East Butler is served by the Educational Service Unit 7. Six school board members are elected to four year terms and meet the second Monday of each month. For further information, contact Jim Koontz, Superintendent, (402) 545-2081, e-mail: jkoontz@esu7.org or Gerry Reinsch, Principal, e-mail: greinsc@esu7.org.

East Butler will be opening a preschool in 2007. Contact the school for more information.

Distance Learning Facilities

East Butler recently built an addition which houses the distance learning facilities, science room, weight training, group wrestling rooms and locker rooms. It is equipped with an 8-screen closed circuit TV system with both receiving and broadcasting capabilities using a DS-3 line. These facilities are available for public use.

Extended Learning

College classes are available through Central Community College with campuses in Columbus, Hastings and Grand Island. For further information, contact Sharon Bruner, Learning Center Manager at (402) 545-3901 or e-mail: jb54103@alltel.net.

Community education courses are available locally for credit and non-credit (avocational/recreational). For further information, contact Loretta Daro at (402) 367-3298.

Technology Center

The Technology Center, located in City Hall, provides computers and internet service to the public for a small fee. Mini-classes are available as well as volunteers to assist users. Members are able to make business cards, banners, greeting cards, CDs, and may scan and print pictures. Center is open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and anytime by appointment. For further information, contact Sharon Bruner, Technology Center Manager, at (402) 545-3901 or e-mail: jb54103@alltel.net.

Library

Hruska Public Library, 399 N 5th Street, David City, is open to the public and has 25,000 books in circulation. For further information, call (402) 367-3100 or e-mail: hruskalibrary@alltel.net.