Ellsworth Community School District

Community Ed Class DATE CORRECTION! Survive AND Thrive: Self-Care for Women Dates: May 13th, 20th, June 3 and June 10th Time: 6pm-7:30 pm Description: Juggling work, kids, home, your partner? Tired? Irritable? This class is designed for women who struggle to put themselves first. Learn how to take care of yourself without feeling guilty about it. This class is facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. The class is taught through several modalities including education, equine-assisted learning (no horse experience is necessary and we will NOT be riding the horses), mindfulness, movement, and other nature-based activities. You will LEARN and HAVE FUN!!! Water and Snacks provided! Location: N5456 590th Street, Ellsworth, WI 54011 To register, contact: Bridget McConnell: thestableswi@gmail.com Cost: $100 for all 4 classes This class is limited to 8 participants!!

🌟 Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia! 🌟 Join the EHS Drama Club as they bring The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life on stage! 📅 Showtimes: 🎭 Saturday, March 29 – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) 🎭 Sunday, March 30 – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM) 🎟 Tickets: $5.00 per person (Ages 3 & under are free) Sold at the door only – Cash or checks payable to ECSD Don't miss this enchanting adventure filled with courage, friendship, and magic!

We still need 7-8 volunteers for two upcoming Ellsworth Middle School field trips! 📅 6th Grade – JA BizTown 🏙️ | May 6 📅 7th Grade – JA Finance Park 💰 | April 29 Both experiences take place at Junior Achievement North’s St. Paul facility, where students engage in hands-on, real-world learning. 🔹 JA BizTown (6th Grade) – A simulated city where students explore careers, build financial skills, collaborate, and invest in their community. 🔹 JA Finance Park (7th Grade) – A financial literacy program that helps students develop money management skills and prepare for real-life financial decisions. A background check is required for all volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our students as they gain valuable life skills! If you’re interested, learn more about Junior Achievement North here: www.janorth.org Can you help? Let us know! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1184251/Background_Check_Form.pdf

🚨 ATV Safety Class – Register Now! 🚨 Planning to hit the trails this season? 🏁 Make sure you’re riding safely by taking a Wisconsin DNR ATV Safety Course! 📅 Class Dates & Times: 📍 Ellsworth Rod and Gun Club (3930 WI-72, Ellsworth, WI 54011) ✅ April 22, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ✅ April 27, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ✅ May 4, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🔗 Register here: gowild.wi.gov/customers/safetyedclass This course is required for riders born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, and is a great way to learn safe riding skills, trail rules, and responsible ATV/UTV operation. Any questions please contact Lee Wright at 715-505-0941.

KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited's is again holding a STREAM Girls event on May 17th for girls in grades 6-8. This is a day of fun on the Rush River in Ellsworth, WI at the beautiful Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club grounds. Students will learn about cold water ecology, how to cast a fly rod and tie a fishing fly. In stream activities include scooping up & identifying macroinvertebrates, calculating the river’s velocity and more! Lunch & snacks along with all waders, fly tying materials and fly rods will be provided. The students end the day fly fishing with their own personal, experienced fly-fishing guide. No fly-fishing experience is necessary. Completion earns the students a STREAM Girls patch. Held rain or shine! For information contact Chapter Board member Michele Bevis at: MicheleBevis@kiaptuwish.org To register: use the form in the following link - https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeKqtBTlPOb2A.../viewform

🏀 Last Thursday, our very own Athletic Director, Kevin Haglund, had the incredible honor of officiating at the WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament! 🏆 He reffed the Division 4 semifinal game between Aquinas and Mineral Point, showcasing his expertise on the big stage. This is a huge accomplishment, and we are so proud to have such a dedicated and talented official representing Ellsworth! Way to go, Kevin! 🎉🏀

🌟 Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia! 🌟 Join the EHS Drama Club as they bring The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life on stage! 📅 Showtimes: 🎭 Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29 – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) 🎭 Sunday, March 30 – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM) 🎟 Tickets: $5.00 per person (Ages 3 & under are free) Sold at the door only – Cash or checks payable to ECSD Don't miss this enchanting adventure filled with courage, friendship, and magic!

Sewing Up Success! ✨🧵 Mrs. Matzek’s sewing students are hard at work putting the final stitches on their quilting projects as Quarter 3 wraps up! 🪡💜 It’s amazing to see the unique patterns and designs they’ve chosen, showcasing the machine sewing skills they’ve developed throughout the class. From bold and bright to classic and cozy, each quilt is a reflection of their creativity and hard work! We can’t wait to see the finished products! Stay tuned for the big reveal!

FFA Students Making a Difference! For the second year in a row, students from Mrs. Christenson’s FFA classes stepped up to support conservation efforts! These hardworking students helped burn brush that was previously cut for the Kiap-TU-Wish Chapter of Trout Unlimited, working to maintain a healthy riparian corridor along the Trimbelle River. After a safety briefing and learning about the importance of riverbank restoration, they got to work hauling tree and brush slash to the bonfires. This ongoing project, located just south of Hwy 10 near the GasLite Bar, will continue for the next couple of years to remove invasive box elder and buckthorn before planting native trees to restore the area. 👏 Huge shoutout to these FFA students for their dedication to conservation and hands-on learning! Want to learn more about Kiap-TU-Wish Chapter of Trout Unlimited? Visit 👉 www.kiaptuwish.org

🌟 Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia! 🌟 Join the EHS Drama Club as they bring The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life on stage! 🦁❄️ 📅 Showtimes: 🎭 Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29 – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) 🎭 Sunday, March 30 – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM) 🎟 Tickets: $5.00 per person (Ages 3 & under are free) Sold at the door only – Cash or checks payable to ECSD Don't miss this enchanting adventure filled with courage, friendship, and magic! ✨

🎨✨ You're Invited to the ECSD District-Wide Art Show! 🎨✨ Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our K-12 student artists at the Ellsworth Public Library! 🖌️🎭 From March 3-30, the library will showcase an incredible collection of student artwork, highlighting the hard work and imagination of our young artists. 📅 Reception: Sunday, March 24 📍 Location: Ellsworth Public Library Everyone is invited to stop by, admire the amazing pieces on display, and support our students' artistic achievements. We can't wait to see you there! 💜🎨

Congratulations to our EES February Students of the Month! 🎉🐾 This month, we’re celebrating our amazing students who demonstrated COURAGE in and out of the classroom! 💪✨ Your bravery, determination, and willingness to take on challenges inspire us all. 🏅 We also recognized our PE Students of the Month for their dedication and effort in physical education, as well as our Top Dog award winner for showing outstanding leadership and character! 👏 Keep up the fantastic work, Panthers! We are so proud of each and every one of you!

Before heading off for Spring Break, our 3rd-5th graders had an absolute blast with Minute to Win It games! From quick challenges to teamwork triumphs, the energy was electric as students cheered each other on and worked together. What a fun way to kick off the break!

Positive Solutions for Families – Free Parenting Course! Join us for Positive Solutions, a free program designed to help parents develop strategies to promote positive behaviors in children ages 1-9. Topics include following directions, establishing routines, managing challenging behaviors, and building problem-solving skills. 📅 When: Tuesdays in April – April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 🍽 Free Meal: 5:00-5:40 PM 📚 Class Time: 6:00-7:45 PM (Parents and children will learn in separate rooms) 📍 Where: Ellsworth Elementary School, 445 S. Piety St., Ellsworth, WI 🎁 Bonus: Free books and resources provided each night! 📞 Register today! Call Tina at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Due to weather we are switching to a E-Learning Day, March 19, 2025. No Panthers Kids Club. No Early Childhood Development Screening 4K Registration, event will be rescheduled. Students please follow the E-Learning protocol that was sent out by your principal.

📽️🎉 Family Movie Night at EES – March 28th! 🎉📽️ High school student Cianna Hall is hosting a Family Movie Night as part of her capstone project to support kids at the Child Life Center in Rochester, MN. She's gathering care packages filled with comfort items and entertainment to help hospitalized children and their families feel more at ease. 💜 "When I was in the hospital, I was scared and uncomfortable, and so were my parents. A simple care package helped me smile, and that meant everything." – Cianna Join us for a fun night and support a great cause!

📢 Ellsworth School District Child Development Screening & Registration 📢 Mark your calendars! The next Child Development Screening & Registration is scheduled for March 19, 2025 for children ages 3, 4, and 5. This screening will assess your child's development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor, and play skills, along with social, communication, and early learning skills. To register or ask questions, contact Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. 📅 Future Screening Date: April 23, 2025.

Empower Ellsworth Grant – Apply Today! 💡 EHS Students! Do you have an amazing idea for a service capstone project but need funding to bring it to life? The Empower Ellsworth Grant is here to help! This grant provides start-up funds to support your project and make a positive impact right here in the Ellsworth community. 📌 Apply now! All grant money stays local, helping our community thrive. 🔗 Application details: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/empower-ellsworth ❓ Have questions? See Mrs. Pechacek for more info! Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your idea into reality—apply today!

Stay Updated on Our Construction Project! In case you missed the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday night, we’ve added photos to our new Construction Updates website! You can check them out here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/construction-updates-2025 ​We’ll be sharing updated photos and videos throughout the ​​next several months so you can follow along with the progress until the project is complete. Be sure to check back regularly to stay informed!

🗽Over Spring Break, our High School Music Department took on the Big Apple! From Times Square to The Statue of Liberty, they saw and experienced all the iconic sights that make New York City unforgettable. A trip filled with music, memories, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences! 💜