Ellsworth Community School District

Our Fall 2023 Newsletter hit mailboxes last week. To find out more about the results from the Community Survey please check out the website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-survey-results

EES Students collected puzzles in memory of a friend and student, Peter Kolodzienski. The puzzles will be delivered to the Children's Hospital for kids and their families to enjoy. Great work EES! Thank you Puzzle Club for organizing this special project.

For children ages 3-5 yrs old that are not currently enrolled in Ellsworth’s Early Childhood or 4 year old Kindergarten program Please contact Tina Hallock at Ellsworth Elementary to register 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Joshua was a bright and spirited soul that at the tender age of 14, left this world as a result of a tragic accident on November 6, 2023. Josh was an 8th grader at EMS. This design was created by one of Josh's close friends. By purchasing these items, $10.00 from every item sold will be donated to the family of Joshua Johnson to help with the expenses related to his unexpected passing. Apparel Sale will run from December 5th through December 15th. Apparel items will be ready in an estimated 2 weeks after your order is complete. https://www.brushstrokesartsupply.com/shop/johnson-fundraiser/37?fbclid=IwAR3Sk_pKlbZvqn4T496we5LFV8J2r1euqjrlgdV440eI-CiQMvY59lbO2R8

1st-grade students have developed their own stores to sell a variety of goods and services as part of the Social Studies unit on economics.

Our 8th graders had an unforgettable experience this week as they immersed themselves in the magic of theater at the Guthrie! 🎄✨ Thanks to the incredible support of the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation and the EMS Parents' Club, our students had the opportunity to witness the timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol." A big shoutout to the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation EXCELLS GRANT for making educational and cultural experiences like this possible for our students. 🙌📚 And a heartfelt thank you to our EMS Parents' Club for their continuous dedication to enhancing our students' educational journey.

EMS Student Council will be hosting a food drive Dec 11th-19th. The top 4 advisory classes will be rewarded. All items will be donated to Pierce County Food Shelf.

ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BRINGS HER “A” GAME AND BECOMES SCHOOL WINNER IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION AWARD. Congrats Molly Janke!!! The Heisman Trophy Trust has the honor of announcing the 2023 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship. Thousands of high school senior scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2024 from 4,129 different schools across the country applied for the scholarship earlier this fall. From this talented group of accomplished, community-minded young men and women, more than 4,878 have earned the honor of becoming School Winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust.

4th graders at EES got into the holiday spirit last week making ornaments for an after-school activity as part of the Outside of School Time grant. We want to extend a huge shoutout to everyone involved in making this possible – the teachers, parents, and of course, our fantastic students!

LOOKING FOR TALENTED ACTORS TO JOIN OUR CAST!!! DATE: [THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19] TIME: [3:45-6:45] LOCATION: [HS CHOIR ROOM]

On Wednesday, December 13th, we will be hosting Your Story Matters. All high schoolers will view the presentation during the day and in the evening there is a session for parents and community members. https://corygreenwood.com/programs/

Last Friday, some incredible middle school families spent a memorable evening crafting tie blankets with love and dedication, all to support the Ellsworth Gift Box Program. Let's continue to spread the warmth and spirit of giving as we look forward to more opportunities to support and uplift our community. 🤗💖

Just a reminder if your student is going to be gone please call or email the school. EHS - 715-273-3904 or email ehsattendance@ellsworth.k12.wi.us EMS - 715-273-3908 or email emsattendance@ellsworth.k12.wi.us EES - 715-273-3912 or email eesattendance@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

The 4th graders worked together to make tie blankets today to donate to the Gift Box program!

Kindergarteners decorated ornaments for the tree at the Pierce County Sheriffs Department. Mrs Zierl’s class was able to deliver them and help decorate the tree with Sheriff Chad and DARE Officer Brette. They even got to take a tour of the building and meet other police officers.

The National Guard visited EHS! Ms. Poulos’s and Ms. Kissinger’s classes got to play archery tag and then learn more about the opportunities that are available throughout the National Guard!

ECSD was given 90 shares and Christmas gifts from Ruby's Pantry to give to families in the school district. Thank you Ruby's Pantry!!!

Today is the anniversary of the first federal special education law: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law guarantees that all children are entitled to an education to match their needs. There are no words to thank our hardworking teachers, therapists, and staff who teach and support our students every day. There are also no words to thank our students for teaching us so much more than we could ever teach them.

Ellsworth School District Community Education Free Course Offerings The district currently has access to an Outside of School Time grant that funds opportunities for students to explore new interests and activities. If you are interested in registering for a class call 715-273-3911. The class fee will be waived.

Resilience Expert Tasha Schuh Will Present at Ellsworth Middle School on December 7, 2023 at 10:05 am, Addressing Mental Health Tasha Schuh is an inspirational speaker who equips youth and educators to be resilient for their mental and emotional health. The four components of her speech, PATH (Purpose, Attitude, Team, and Hope), helped Tasha be resilient after a life-changing theater accident at age 16, which left her paralyzed from the chest down. She now lives a vibrant, fulfilling life, sharing her message of PATH across the nation. Tasha’s message will empower our Ellsworth Middle School students and staff with tangible tools to improve their mental and emotional health and overcome life's challenges. We are looking forward to welcoming Tasha to our school. Tasha will present at Ellsworth Middle School, 312 Panther Drive, Ellsworth, WI at 10:05 am. Members of the media are welcome to attend Tasha’s presentation. Please contact Erin Tomlinson at (715) 273-3908 or tomlinsone@ellsworth.k12.wi.us with any questions.