Ellsworth High School

📆 Exciting News! 📆 Guess what, everyone? The school board has officially given the green light to the 2024-2025 school calendar! 🎉📚 It might feel like it's light years away, but it's never too early to start planning. 🚀 Check out all the important dates and mark your calendars! You can find the complete 2024-2025 school calendar on our website. Visit https://5il.co/2asly to stay in the loop and ensure you're prepared for another fantastic academic year.

Gift box program update!!! A huge THANK YOU to all the folks who have made the project successful! We have found sponsors for all the families and have been getting the gifts delivered this week!!!

It's almost winter break and we are having some fun next week with dress-up days!!!

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜 Speech and Language Pathology Assistant at EES 💜 2nd-grade teacher long-term sub for the 2023-2024 school year 💜 Special Education Teaching Assistant at EHS 💜Food Service 1 position at EES 💜Food Service 2 position at EMS + 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.

Due to injuries, the JV GBB game has been canceled at 5:45 pm tonight. Instead, the varsity GBB game will start at 6 pm in Ellsworth vs New Richmond. Warmups will begin at 5:40 pm, followed by pregame script, anthem, lineups, and a 6 pm tip.

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

This past Monday night, the Board of Education took action to approve a Facilities Referendum model for the April 2, 2024, election date. The question coming to the voters was shaped by the results of our recent community survey and we are thankful for the feedback we received. Ultimately, the Facilities Referendum will seek approval of $25.445 million to address the following needs: Addressing aging building systems at the middle school and senior high school. This addresses many life cycle needs of our mechanical systems, flooring, windows, doors, etc that have not been previously addressed in earlier projects. Remodeling and expanding the Career and Tech Ed areas at the middle school and high school to provide for a modern program that prepares our students for the many career opportunities in the trades, business, engineering and manufacturing. Providing for an addition onto the rear of the high school to expand the physical education/fitness area along with an expansion of the gymnasium lobby to provide for more quality spaces that meet the needs of our phy ed programs, athletics, and the community. The community survey originally tested community support for $34.3 million in projects for the middle and high school along with renovations to outdoor athletic fields. The survey also tested the support for a $6.1 million childcare facility. The projects coming to the voters today are the result of the feedback we received that did not demonstrate support for the outdoor athletic field space renovations or the child care facility and reflect the projects that received greater levels of support while reducing the tax impact that was also demonstrated as a concern. Ultimately, the projects presented to the public follow the recommendations we received from the survey company. Much more information will be coming in the following weeks and months as we move toward the April 2, 2024, election date. I encourage all parents and voters of the district to engage in this important decision. I am always available for questions related to these projects so feel free to connect with me at any time. Thank you, Barry Cain, Superintendent

Pierce, St Croix, Barron, and Polk Counties are seeking patient, committed, and energetic families to become licensed foster homes to provide support and care to youth who are experiencing significant behavioral challenges. Please contact Kelsa at kelsa.wirth@polkcountywi.gov or 715-768-9459 for more information.

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

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.

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/

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 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.

Not-On-Tobacco~ A Proven Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program For more information please see our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/o/ellsworthcsd/page/vaping

Mrs. Johnson's Food Service class held a grill cheese challenge; the Grilled Cheese Challenge winners were Taylor Peterson and Nyla Wilford. They made the "Prosciutto Grilled Cheese". Their winning grilled cheese sandwich will be featured on the menu at Common Man Tap & Table soon. https://www.facebook.com/commonmantapandtable

🌟🎁 Help Spread Holiday Cheer! Sponsorship Needed for ECSD Gift Box Program 🤝 Community Unity: This incredible program is a testament to the power of community spirit. Numerous volunteers have dedicated their time and energy to ensure that families in need experience the warmth and happiness of the holidays. 🎁 Call to Action: While we've made tremendous progress, there's still work to be done. We are seeking sponsors for 15 families to ensure that no one is left without a special touch of holiday magic. Your sponsorship can make a world of difference and bring smiles to faces that truly need it. 💖 How to Sponsor: If you or your organization would like to participate in this heartwarming initiative, please contact Anne Pechecek (EllsworthGiftBoxProgram@gmail.com) to discuss sponsorship options. Every contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful impact on someone's holiday season. 🙏 Spread the Word: Let's make this appeal reach far and wide! Share this post, tag friends, and encourage others to join us in supporting the ECSD Gift Box Program. Together, we can create a ripple of kindness that extends beyond the holiday season. 📅 Important Dates: The deadline for sponsorships is fast approaching. We want to ensure that every family has their gift box in time for the holidays. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and generosity in our community. Your support makes the ECSD Gift Box Program possible, and we are incredibly grateful to each of you. Wishing you all a joyful and meaningful holiday season! https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/gift-box-program For Monetary Donations, please make checks payable to: Ellsworth School Foundation/ Gift Box Program