
🎨 Congratulations to Maddie Flynn, Sarah Farrell, and George Rohl! 🎨
Ms. Bonlander has selected these talented students to represent Ellsworth at the Phipps Annual Area High School Art Show! 🖼️✨
If you have a chance to stop by and view their artwork or attend the reception, we know they'd love your support. These amazing students have poured their hearts into their work and are truly dedicating themselves to the arts. Let’s celebrate their creativity and commitment! 💜🖌️
👇 Below you’ll find event details and photos of the artwork they submitted. Don’t miss it!



🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible administrative professionals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes! From supporting students and families to assisting staff and keeping our schools organized, your hard work does not go unnoticed.
We cannot thank you enough for all you do each and every day! 💜💻📚
Drop a thank you in the comments to show your appreciation! 👇👇


Check out the latest progress on the High School additions and renovations made possible by the referendum! 🏗️✨ This update highlights all the incredible work currently underway to enhance our facilities for students, staff, and the entire Ellsworth community. 💜
We’ll continue to share more updates and photos from both the High School and Middle School projects as they become available so stay tuned! 📸👷♂️👷♀️
These are exciting times for our ECSD community, and we’re so grateful for your support! 🙌
🔗 https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/construction-updates-2025



🏆 Ellsworth High School Receives Hospitality Award! 🏆
At Monday night’s school board meeting, Bart Matzek, President of the Pierce-St. Croix Officials Association presented Athletic Director Kevin Haglund and Ellsworth High School with the Hospitality Award! 🎉
This honor is given annually to one school in the region that demonstrates outstanding communication and hospitality toward officials at home events. Area officials vote on this award to select the recipient each year. Schools from the Middle Border, Heart O' the North, Big Rivers, Dunn-St. Croix, Dairyland and Lakeland Conferences are eligible to receive this award, making this recognition even more meaningful. 🙌
A huge thank you to our amazing coaches, dedicated event staff, and supportive fans for creating such a welcoming and professional environment. Your efforts make Ellsworth a place where officials are proud to work! 💜



🐾🐱 Panther Pride in Action! 🐱🐾
Ellsworth High School students Gavin Ricke and Katie Groen are putting their hearts into their capstone service project—and they need YOUR help! 💜
They’ve created an Amazon Wish List filled with cat toys, cleaning supplies, and other much-needed items to support Falcon Felines, a compassionate group at UW-River Falls that cares for stray cats on campus.
Their goal? To collect enough donations to make a real impact for these furry friends and the volunteers who care for them.
Every item donated helps make a difference!
Let’s come together as a community to support Gavin and Katie’s awesome project and help Falcon Felines continue their important work!
Learn more about UW-River Falls Falcon Felines at https://www.facebook.com/p/Falcon-Felines-100075700224134/
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Reminder to Junior & Senior Families - Due to the testing the Juniors & Seniors will have a virtual day on April 8. All Juniors & Seniors will be required to attend school virtually on the 8th. They will follow the E-Learning protocol on that day. The protocol is outlined in the link below. If you have any questions please call the high school office at 715-273-3904.


📚✨ Happy School Librarian Day! ✨📚
Today, we celebrate School Librarian Day by giving a huge thank you to our incredible library staff! From helping students find the perfect book to keeping our libraries running smoothly, their dedication makes a world of difference.


📣 April 2nd is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉
We are beyond grateful for the amazing teaching assistants at Ellsworth Community School District! 💜 Their dedication, patience, and support make a world of difference for our students and teachers every single day—both in and out of the classroom.
Our schools couldn’t run without them, and today, we want to recognize the incredible impact they have. Help us celebrate them! 🎉 If you’ve worked with one of our amazing teaching assistants, share a story or a shoutout in the comments below! ⬇️


🩸anthers Making a Difference! 🩸
Back in March, EHS hosted a blood drive for the American Red Cross, and our community stepped up in a big way! In just 5 hours, we saw 68 total donors and collected 62 units of blood—including 11 Power Red units, which are the most critically needed blood types.
When separated into three components, these donations have the potential to help up to 186 patients in need! ❤️
A special shoutout to the 12 first-time donors—thank you for taking that first step to make an impact!









🌟 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!


🌟 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! ✨


📽️🎉 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!


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!


🗽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! 💜









Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜Elementary 3rd grade teacher (25-26 School Year)
💜Elementary 4th grade teacher (25-26 School Year)
💜English Language Coordinator
💜Speech and Language Therapist (25-26 School Year)
💜Ellsworth High School Administrative Assistant- Financial Focus
+ Several sub & 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.


🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian! ✨🎓
Ellsworth High School is proud to announce Andrea Esterby as the Valedictorian and Mya Petersen as the Salutatorian for the Class of 2025! 🎉👏
This incredible achievement reflects their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. We are so proud of you both! 💜


📢✨ Official Groundbreaking Ceremony! ✨📢
Almost one year ago, our community came together to invest in the future of our students and schools by passing the referendum. We were thrilled to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the high school addition and middle school renovations on Monday! 🏗️🎉
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, including our school board members, administrators, staff, the Ellsworth Chamber and its members, community members, Kraus-Anderson, LHB, LHI, OEM, SF Insurance Group, the Village of Ellsworth, and our former superintendent, Barry Cain.
Your support is shaping the future of ECSD! 💜








