
🎉📚 Kicking Off the School Year at EES! 🎉📚
Ellsworth Elementary School started the school year with a high-energy school-wide pep fest and it was an absolute blast! 🙌💥
We had some very special guests join us:
💜🖤Panther Pat brought all the Panther Pride, and
The EHS Dance Team wowed us with their amazing moves! 💜🖤
What a perfect way to set the tone for an incredible year ahead! Go Panthers!

🎒✨ Thank You! ✨🎒
We couldn't have made the 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 possible without the incredible support from individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community! 🙌💙
A huge thank you to:
👟 Tradehome Shoes
🍎 Courtney Langer & EES 4th Grade Class
🏡 Ellsworth Care Center
💼 Valerie Purmort - Modern Woodmen of America
⛪ Donna Constant - Our Saviors Lutheran Church
💳 WESTconsin Credit Union
And to the many amazing individuals throughout the area who donated supplies! 🎁✏️📚
This project is a capstone project for our High School Student Leaders:
⭐ Ariana Starbuck
⭐ Carolyn Trannel
⭐ Maggie Pechacek
⭐ Mya Petersen
A special shout-out to Mrs. Pechacek & Mrs. Zimmerman for your help in making this event a success! 🙏💜
Together, we provided 120 backpacks to Ellsworth School District students on pick-up day! 🎒💫




🌾🐄 Are you an EHS FFA Alumni? 🐓🌻 You're invited to the FIRST annual FFA Alumni Picnic at Summit Park! 🎉🍔 Join us on September 15, 2024, for a day of fun and reconnecting with fellow alumni! 💙💛
📅 Date: September 15, 2024
📍 Location: Summit Park
Please RSVP to Mary Brand at 📧 brandmary6@gmail.com or ☎️ 715-307-0903.
We can't wait to see you there! 🌟


💙💛EHS Hearts and Minds packed up school supplies to send to a primary school in Ukraine! We are beyond grateful for the outpouring of support from our amazing community. Your generosity will make a huge difference in the lives of students across the globe! 🌍✨
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated to this important cause. 💖📚 Together, we are spreading kindness and knowledge one pencil at a time! 🖍️✏️



Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜MS FCS Teacher- .33 FTE
💜ES School Counselor- .50 FTE long term sub
💜Bus Garage Assistant Mechanic
💜High School Girls C Team Assistant Volleyball Coach
+ Several coaching positions available.
💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment
You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.


🍽️ Check out the delicious lunch menu we have planned for our first full month of school! 🗓️ Welcome back, everyone! 🎉 Let's make it a fantastic year! #ECSDPantherPride


🚸 Back-to-School Reminder: School Bus Safety First! 🛑
As our kids head back to school, let's all do our part to keep them safe. Remember these important tips:
🚍 STOP for school buses when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended—it's the law!
🚸 Slow Down in school zones and near bus stops.
👀 Stay Alert for children crossing the street or waiting at bus stops.
⏰ Be Patient and allow extra time for your commute during school hours.
Let's work together to ensure a safe and happy school year for everyone!


🌟 We are proud to be part of the American Lung Association’s Vape-Free Schools Initiative! 🌟 This partnership is all about supporting our students and setting them up for a lifetime of success. 💪
For more information about these important programs or to learn about our Vape-Free Schools Policy guidance, please contact:
📧 Jill "Hutch" Hutcheson at hutchesonj@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
🌐 Or visit our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/vaping
Together, we can make a difference!


🚀 Welcome Our Newest Custodial Team Members! 🚀
We’re excited to introduce Yanin, Jason, and Areli as the newest additions to our custodial team at ECSD! 🧹✨
Yanin – EES 🏫
Jason – EHS 🏫
Areli – EHS & EMS 🏫
Our custodial team is the backbone of our schools, working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. We couldn’t do it without their hard work and dedication! 💪👏
If you see them in the hallways, make sure to say hi and thank them for all they do to keep our schools beautiful and clean. 🌟🙌


🧮 Welcome, Michelle Jansen! 🧮
We’re thrilled to have Michelle Jansen join us as our new Math Instructional Coach at ECSD! 🎉
Position: Math Instructional Coach
Hometown: Richfield, Minn./Prescott 🏞️
Education: University of Minnesota, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Walking my dogs, hiking, being on the river, reading, and puzzles 🐕🌲📚🧩
Family: My husband Chris, and our two grown children, Carter and Marissa ❤️
What are you most looking forward to this year? Sharing my love of learning and making math fun and engaging for all students. Can’t wait to get started! ✨📐
Math Joke of the Day:
Why was the equal sign so humble?
Because it knew it wasn’t less than or greater than anyone else! 😄


🌟 Welcome, Marisa McDaniel! 🌟
We’re excited to have Marisa McDaniel join our EES team as our new Math/Reading Teacher Assistant! 📚
Position: Math/Reading Teacher Assistant
Hometown: Tomah 🌳
Hobbies/Interests: Outdoors, gardening, exploring new places, family, and friends 🌿🌻🌍👨👩👧👦
What are you most looking forward to this year? Sharing the joy and satisfaction of accomplishments with students and staff. 🌟📚


📚 Welcome, Stephen Kennedy! 📚
We’re thrilled to welcome Stephen Kennedy to our High School staff as our new English Teacher! ✨
Position: High School English Teacher
Hometown: San Mateo, Calif./Hudson 🌟
Education: Iowa State University 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Distance running, reading, hiking, camping 🏃♂️📚🏞️⛺
Family: My wife Judy from Janesville, and our daughter Ainsley, a senior at ISU 👨👩👧
What are you most looking forward to this year? Making connections with my students. 🌟📚


🎉 Welcome, Lexi Dvorak! 🎉
We’re excited to have Lexi Dvorak join our 3rd grade team at EES! 🌟📚
Position: Third Grade Teacher
Hometown: Polk City, Iowa 🌽
Education: UW-River Falls 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Going for walks, crafting, and singing 🎨🎤
Family: I moved to Hudson this summer with my fiancé Logan and our Golden Retriever, Samson 🐕💍
What are you most looking forward to this year? I am excited to get to know all of my students and work together with the staff here at Ellsworth! 📚🎨


🎉 Welcome, Becky Hicks! 🎉
We’re thrilled to have Becky Hicks join our ECSD team as Support Staff! 🌟💼
Position: Support Staff
Hometown: Menomonie 🌳
Education: UW-Stout, UW-Madison, UW-River Falls 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hiking, and travel 📚🚶♀️✈️
Family: I have four grown children and 12 wonderful grandchildren 👨👩👧👦👶
What are you most looking forward to this year? Excited to be back in Wisconsin and meet new people. Can’t wait to get started! 🌟🌲
Panther Pride


🎉 Welcome Back, Grace Groh! 🎉
We are excited to welcome back EHS alumni Grace Groh as our new Special Education Case Manager at EES! 🏫💙
Position: Special Education Case Manager (EES)
Hometown: Ellsworth 🌟
Education: UW-Eau Claire 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, running, and podcasts 📚🏃♀️🎧
Family: Just moved back to Ellsworth with my fiancé and our cat 🐱
What are you most looking forward to this year? I’m excited to meet my students, their families, and reimmerse myself in the community. 🏡📚
Panther Pride


🎉 Welcome Back, Taryl Graetz! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome Taryl Graetz, an EHS graduate, as our new Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher! 📚🌟
Position: Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Hometown: Ellsworth/River Falls 🌟
Education: UW-River Falls/UW-Eau Claire 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Exploring the Great Lakes and national parks 🌲🏞️
Family: Blessed with a loving family including my husband Trevor and our two kids 👨👩👧👦
What are you most looking forward to this year? I’m excited to work with sixth graders, who will be silly and curious. Looking forward to fostering a love of learning in my classroom! 📖✨
Panther Pride


🌟 Welcome to ECSD, Elijah “EJ” Dorsey! 🌟
Position: High School Science Teacher 🔬
Hometown: Redmond, Wash. 🌲
Education: University of Washington (BS Chemistry) 🧪, Pacific Lutheran University (MA Education) 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Writing ✍️, crochet 🧶, learning to code 💻, and video gaming 🎮
What are you most looking forward to this year? I can’t wait for hands-on labs and real-world applications of science concepts! It’s fun to view the world through a scientist’s eyes and mind. 🔬🌍


🎉 Welcome to ECSD, Megan Feist! 🎉
Position: School Psychologist (Middle and High Schools) 🧠
Hometown: Elk River, Minn. 🌲
Education: Bachelor’s from Minnesota State University Moorhead; Master’s from UW-La Crosse 🎓
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking 🚶♀️, fishing 🎣, cooking 🍳, baking 🍰, gardening 🌻, and completing puzzles 🧩
Family: Living with my boyfriend of eight years and our two cats, Waylon and Dino 🐱🐱
What are you most looking forward to this year? Building relationships with students, staff, and families, and fostering a supportive environment. Go Panthers!


🌟 Welcome to ECSD, Shelly Larson! 🌟
Position: Special Education Teaching Assistant/PKC
Hometown: Bay City/Hager City
Education: Hastings Beauty School
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling to Jamaica 🌴, spending time with friends on the river 🛶
Family: Married for 19 years 💍, with a stepdaughter, stepson, and two grandchildren 👨👩👧👦
What are you most looking forward to this year? Learning my new role as a teacher’s assistant and meeting all the kids! 🎓😊


💜 Panther Pride! 💜
📣 Introducing Myah Olson
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
Hometown: Hammond
Education: UW-Eau Claire
Hobbies/Interests: Being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, reading.
Family: Living in Hammond with my fiancé Alex and our Golden Retriever, Rubee. Expecting a little girl in January!
What are you most looking forward to this year? Getting to know my students and their families, and building relationships with my coworkers. 🎉📚
