🎉📚🌞 Exciting News! 🌞📚🎉
Get ready, because registration for our summer school opens on Wednesday, March 20th at 6 pm! 🗓️ This year, we have tons of fantastic opportunities waiting for students in the ECSD. 🎨🎶🔬💃
In June, our summer school will feature a diverse range of classes including Art, Music, Science, Dance, and Outdoor Learning! 🌳🎶 But wait, there's more! We've got all your favorites like Sports Galore, Archery, Babysitting, and Swimming Lessons! 🏊♀️ Plus, we're thrilled to introduce some exciting new classes too! 🎉
Stay tuned for details on June Adventures and a thrilling week-long Adventure Camp! 🏕️ More surprises await! Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and register on Wednesday at 6 pm sharp! 🌟
International Trip Spring Break 2026
Buen Viaje! The International Club will be traveling to Costa Rica and Panama over Spring Break of 2026. The trip will focus on learning about a new culture, practicing Spanish (not required, but encouraged!), and learning about the history and way of life in a new place, as well as lots of fun adventures.
If you have a student who would be interested in being a part of this adventure, there will be an informational meeting for students and parents on March 25th at 5:30 pm in the HS IMC. (There may be spots available for parents to join us on the trip, depending on the number of enrollees, as the trip is limited in size.)
At the meeting, we will go over the basic itinerary, what to expect, and costs. We will also hear briefly from past trip participants. (The meeting will be short enough that Band students should be able to be done in time for their concert.) If you have any questions, please email Anne Pechacek at pechaceka@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
🌟 Calling all talented dancers! 🕺💃 Tryouts for the EHS Dance Team are just around the corner! 🎉 If you're interested in joining the team for the 2024-2025 season, now's your chance! Registration for tryouts is now live! 📝✨
📅 Tryout Dates: March 19th-21st
🕒 Time: 3:30-6:00 pm
📍 Location: High School Cafe
Remember, registration is required to participate in tryouts. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of an incredible team! 🌟
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.ellsworthpanthers.com/dance
💜Let's dance our way to success, Panthers! 💜
🗳️ Don't let your busy schedule stop you from having your voice heard! 🕒 Absentee voting is the perfect solution to ensure you still cast your ballot, even with a packed schedule. Whether it's work, travel, or any other commitment, you can vote ahead of time and avoid missing out on Election Day. Check out myvote.wi.gov for more info or reach out to your municipal clerk's office. Let's make sure every vote counts! 💜
Bloom and Grow Adventures Day Camp
K-3rd Grade
Learn about plants & how they grow at this fun Daycamp!
When: 03/18/2024
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: River Falls Library - Community Room downstairs
When: 03/28/2024
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Where: Seyforth Building Pierce County Fairgrounds
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/6hukeBjDg3bfAe4j9
Over spring break, the International Club traveled to Germany, Austria and Italy. There were 25 EHS students and 17 family members and chaperones who accompanied them. It was an amazing experience, as travelers visited the Alps, the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, the Vatican and the Colosseum and so much more! Students learned a lot about historical sites, and cultural traditions and ate a lot of great food!
The International Club is open to all EHS students and travels every other year. If your student will be in high school in 2026, look for information about the next International Trip to Central America in the coming weeks or contact Anne Pechacek at pechaceka@ellsworth.k12.wi.us for more information.
👟🌟💰 We're incredibly proud of our 4th graders for their initiative and compassion! 🎉 They're organizing a fundraiser within our community called "Kicks for Kids" to raise $4,000 for local children. 👧👦 Tradehome Shoes has generously partnered with us, allowing us to purchase shoes at cost through a 5-year partnership! 🙌
On April 13th, our students will be at 5 local businesses collecting donations. 💼🏪 You can also contribute through our GoFundMe page at: https://gofund.me/08c66496
Let's lace up together and make a difference in the lives of our community's children! 👟💕
Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜 Full-Time Custodian at EMS
💜FCS Teacher- .33 FTE
💜High School English Teacher
💜 High School English Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
💜 High School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
💜High School Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
💜Math Instructional Coach
💜School Psychologist
💜Special Education Teacher- Fall 2024
💜Speech and Language Pathologist
💜Special Education Teaching Assistant
+ Several coaching & substitute 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.
🌲🌟🗣️ We're so proud to share a heartwarming moment from our school forest adventure! 🌳✨ One of our amazing 4K students used his communication device to spell "sky" during our collaborative physical, occupational, and speech therapy time. 🌤️📚 It was a wonderful example of communication skills in action! 💬👏 Let's continue to support and celebrate every achievement, big or small! 🎉
🌟 Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders had a blast participating in Minute to Win It games before Spring Break! ⏳🎮 From balancing challenges to stacking competitions, it was non-stop fun! 🤹♀️👏 Check out the photos to see the smiles and cheers as our students cheered on their classmates! 📸🥳
The high school's current physical education fitness area and weight room lack the space needed for our physical education program and athletic programs. In addition, the current gymnasium lobby and concessions area is inadequate for the hosting of events and celebration of the many achievements of our athletic programs.
This week's article and video focus on the Health and Fitness/Lobby projects that are being addressed through our April 2nd Facilities Referendum. The video can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/wIVwak3KPP0
The senior high school's fitness areas are made up of a repurposed classroom and a room that served as the wrestling room for many years. These areas lack space and are located down a hallway from each other leading to safety and supervision challenges. The proposed new space will nearly double the space available while also developing a space that provides for all physical fitness and weight lifting equipment making these ideal for phy ed classes and athletics.
While many initially focus on sports when thinking about a physical fitness area, these are actually spaces that serve our student body on a daily basis through our phy ed classes, athletics and before and after school programs. A quality health and physical education program provides students with a well rounded nutritional education while also providing experiences that develop lifelong skills and habits. In addition, the location of the proposed space will allow for community use before and after school and on weekends.
In addition, the proposed expansion of the rear lobby area of the high school will better serve local events. The current lobby and concessions simply lack space to house school and community events. The addition of 1500 square feet will more than double the current space, greatly enhancing the capabilities of the space in a number of ways while also providing for a seamless secured entry area into the proposed health and physical education space.
If there are any questions about any of the projects being proposed in the April 2nd Facilities Referendum, please visit our referendum website, give me a call at (715)273-3900 or email me at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. We are also available for tours of the facilities for all interested in looking firsthand at the areas being impacted by the proposed projects.
Barry Cain
Superintendent of the Ellsworth Community School District
🎉📚EES students grabbed a donut, found a cozy spot, and made some reading memories together! 😊🍩 📖🍩 Thanks to the generous donation from the Ellsworth Elementary Parents Club, they had delicious donuts to enjoy as they dived into their favorite stories! 🎉
Please join Melinda & Olivia for Parent and Child night.
PAC is for families of children not yet in school.
Children will engage in activities that nurture sensory, gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional, communication, and creative development. Caregivers will explore topics in parent-child relationships, early childhood development, family experiences, and community connections.
Snacks & a seasonal craft will be provided.
Please RSVP to Melinda or Olivia at
Melinda Casper casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3911 or
Olivia Carlson carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3912
📬 Exciting News Alert!
Keep your eyes peeled on your mailbox because our latest edition of the Referendum mailer is on its way! 🌟 Stay informed and get ready to dive into the details. For additional information, visit our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024
HS Parents & Student: Just a reminder that Thursday, March 14 will be an E-Learning Day for students in grades 9, 10 & 12. Students in grades 9, 10 & 12 do not need to report to school on March 14.
Even though it is an E-Learning day, students will need to report virtually to class at the designated time.
Juniors will be taking the ACT test and will be expected to attend school on Thursday, March 14 at the normal beginning of school time.
🎓👏 Congratulations to the brilliant minds of the EHS Class of 2024! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our Valedictorian, Jocelyn Boyle, and Salutatorian, Kayla Kressin! 🎉👩🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have truly shone through. 🌈📚 Here's to the next exciting chapter in your lives! 🥳👏
GrandParent Guardians Support Group
Join us as we navigate the journey of grandparent guardianship together—finding strength, understanding, and a sense of belonging in the company of those who truly comprehend the joys and challenges unique to the grandparent guardian role.
For more information or to sign up please email Melinda, Savannah, or Olivia
casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
waynes@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
6th Grade Parents!
Join us on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 pm for a 25-minute digital meeting on the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip. Each traveler is eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500!
Click to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/11901115253?rsvp_id=11901115253
Click to join: https://schooltrip.us/EllsworthWI26
Don't miss out!
This spring break marks a major milestone for us as we embark on the installation of our brand-new stage and cafeteria lighting system! 🎉 This week, the team is hard at work, unboxing and installing the incredible array of lights that will soon transform our spaces.
In the behind-the-scenes glimpse, you can see the lighting structure on the stage, with the old lights out and the new ones ready to shine. 💡 Catch a sneak peek of the lights being installed, and check out the photo with the ceiling lights showcasing two of the four amazing moving lights that will bring a whole new level of capabilities to our events.
But that's not all – we're embracing the future with all lights transitioning to LED technology! 🌈 The project is on track for completion by the end of this week, bringing a vibrant and energy-efficient glow to our stage and cafeteria.
And that's not the only upgrade – say goodbye to our old-school lighting control board! 🚀 We're bidding farewell to outdated technology as we welcome a state-of-the-art control board to enhance our lighting experiences.
Let's give a huge shoutout to Landon Robole for representing Ellsworth at the CESA 11 3-8th Grade Regional Spelling Bee.
