Standing Bear Elementary School was built in 2005. It derives its name from Standing Bear, a Ponca chief born on the Ponca reservation in what is now Nebraska around 1834, although some sources say he was born in 1829. His Indian name was “Ma’chi-nah-zah.” Because he showed unusual abilities, he became a chief at an early age.
The school offers programs in Gifted and Talented, Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Speech to its approximately 560 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grades. The Standing Bear Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, Adopt-A-School Partners, and parents provide volunteer and financial resources for academic and extracurricular opportunities. Strong support from parents, staff, and the community, help support excellence in education.
