Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Elementary School serves approximately 550 students in kindergarten through grade 5. Based in Aurora, Neb., it is a part of Aurora Public Schools. The school curriculum includes reading, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, and spelling practice. Additional activities include vocal music, instrumental music, art, gifted program, and drug and alcohol education. It provides special education to students with disabilities from birth as well as provides guidance counseling for individual and groups. The school organizes Future Problem Solvers program that includes activities, such as quiz bowl, geography bee, band, Hamilton County Spelling Contest and Community Problem Solvers (CmPS) program.

The Aurora High School is a part of the Aurora Public School District and has more than 300 students in grades 10 to 12 scheduled within an eight-period day. The school offers basic and advanced courses in mathematics, science, English and social studies and vocational education courses in agriculture education, industrial technology, business education and family and consumer sciences. The school also offers foreign languages, visual and performing arts including vocal and instrumental music, driver education and health and physical education electives. AHS operates ASCEND, an alternative education facility and curriculum designed for students experiencing unique challenges in the regular education setting. Activities available at the school include the A club, band, chorus, drama club, future business leaders of America club, future farmers of America club, future problem solvers club, journalism club, music club, national honor society and various athletic teams. The school is in Aurora, Neb.