
On Wednesday 12/7/22 the EHS senior class of 2023 participated in the Wisdom Retreat at Zion Covenant Church. With close to 100 participants, it was a full house. It was a day full of high energy, engaged activities, presentations, small groups and sharing. The Wisdom Retreat helps students nurture wise choices for the remainder of the school year and beyond, increase school connectedness during a critical time in their lives, and provide seniors with the opportunity to strengthen relationships and bring healthy closure to their high school years. We sincerely appreciate the support from the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation and the Excell Grant for making opportunities like this possible!!





Mrs. Campuzano & Mrs. Relyea had Ellsworth Village President come in and talk to their Career Communication class about personal branding.



Due to the incoming winter storm ECSD schools will be closed on Thursday December 15th. Panther Kids Club is also closed.


Due to the current weather conditions the ECSD will be having a 2 hour late start on Wednesday December 14th. There will be no morning 4YK & no morning PKC.


Thank you TurnKey Corrections for your generous donations to ECSD. Food service was donated $2,000 and Gift box program $1,000. This is a program where the employees from Turning Point donate a part of their check to local businesses and charities.



ECSD is currently hiring for a Special Education Teaching Assistant at the Elementary School.
This position is supporting elementary students with special needs with primary assignments in kindergarten. The pay rate is $16.28/hour with working hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Position start date is January 3, 2022.
SE Aide license must be in process at DPI in order to begin working. The licensure cost is reimbursed by the district.
All questions can be directed to Mary Zimmerman, Elementary Principal/Special Education Director by phone at (715)273-3912 or by email at zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Add Italy & Germany to your Christmas list.
Spring Break 2024!!!
Experience a wide range of history, artistic achievement, and dramatic natural scenery.In city after city, see how buildings become works of art, from the Sistine Chapel to the Florence Duomo, from Neuschwanstein Castle to the Residenz in Munich. Outside the cities, Austria’s scenic Tyrol region proves that nature inspires as much awe as even the most impressive cities.
https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2553655BX


Just a few more days left to purchase your tickets. This is always a fun performance and wonderful food.


Get your holiday shopping done this week at the Panther's Den.
Can't make it in during open hours please shop online at https://panthers-den.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR14XorWFL8_5FlhXYawWKbBTP3Jma01D_-e2B_UpgaLIAOfEHKZq9hx1bA


We haven't done this event since early 2020 and we are excited to be offering “Reality Check” to our seniors this year and would love your support in this event.
On Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 (snow makeup day is February 17th) approximately 130 Ellsworth High School students will participate in our annual “Reality Check!” event.
This interactive financial reality simulation helps students get a feel for life on their own. At the event, students are given a simulated paycheck with a monthly wage and are randomly assigned marital status, parenthood, and credit card debt. After going to “Uncle Sam,” who deducts taxes from their gross income, students must complete a number of financial transactions to make it through a typical month. They purchase housing, utilities, insurance, groceries, cars, childcare, gasoline, and more from booths staffed by volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering please fill out this google form and our coordinator will be in touch with you.
https://forms.gle/dvYbNBUA9myymxGTA


CLASS OF 2023 there is still time to purchase your yearbooks.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1117299/Ellsworth-High-School/2023-Yearbook/2022080311170938786/CATALOG_SHOP/

Tickets are for sale in the High School Office. Seating is limited so please don't wait to purchase.
$28 Per Person


On December 2nd, 6th graders from Ellsworth Middle School participated in a Courage Retreat conducted by Youth Frontiers. Youth Frontiers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that partners with schools to create more positive school communities.
“The Youth Frontiers Courage Retreat inspires character by empowering a single grade level of students to act with moral courage and identify the social fears and peer pressures that impede responsible decision-making. The retreat encourages them to take positive risks that make a healthy difference for themselves, their peers and your school. Participation in the retreat results in cognitive, attitudinal and behavioral shifts that decrease students’ distractions to learning and build a positive school community. “- Youth Frontiers
Students arrived at Zion Covenant Church in Ellsworth and were greeted by excited high school mentors. 6th grade students were broken down into small groups and discussed ideas on how to treat each other better, and how to become engaged and stand up for one another. There were large group activities with music and singing, communicating important messages, while encouraging student participation. Interactive games were played throughout the day to break down barriers, increase trust, and encourage teamwork within the 6th grade class. At the end of the day students were asked to focus on an act of courage they will strive for. It was a great day, with a lot of impact! The Courage Retreat is funded in part by a generous grant from the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation. Thank you from the 6th grade students and staff.





Last week Mr Senti's AP Environmental Science class got a tour of Roberts Wastewater Treatment by plant manager John Bond. A portion of their treatment system is cutting edge biotechnology that uses algae to remove phosphorus from the wastewater. As extra algae is produced and removed, it can be dried and sold to companies to make bio-plastics. The green tubes you see are made of glass and is where the algae and water flow. There are over 7 miles of tubing running in their system.




Mark your calendars for the Holly Jolly Holiday event at East End Park.
TONIGHT FROM 4:30 – 6:00 PM
CAROLING • S’MORES • SANTA & MRS. CLAUS • HOT COCOA LIVE NATIVITY • BONFIRES • FESTIVE LIGHTS


ECSD is currently hiring for a full time Math Teacher at the High School for the second semester.
This position is full time 2nd semester with potential for full time employment during the 2023-2024 school year Applicants should hold or be able to obtain WI DPI licensure 1400- Math.
All questions can be submitted to High School Principal, Oran Nehls, by phone at (715)273-3904 or by email at nehlso@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3619


Tickets go on sale at the High School Office on December 5th!
715-273-3904
$28 Per Person


Boys Wrestling kicks off its season tonight at Somerset at 6 pm vs Somerset and Amery.
Streamed online at Youtube: Somerset Spartan 300
Boys Basketball season home opener tonight
Boys JV and C team at 5:45 pm
Boys Varsity at 7:15 pm
Streamed online at WE ARE Ellsworth


ECSD is currently hiring for a Food Service 3 position at the High School.
This position is a 7.5 hours/day position during the school year with some summer month days to complete specific duties in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Duties include managing student food service accounts, managing the District's free and reduced lunch program, completing necessary federal, state, and local reports, receiving and deposition food service account money, various duties throughout the kitchen area, and working in conjunction with the Food Service Director on various food orders, tracking, etc.
All questions can be directed to Dee Rasmusson, Food Service Director, by phone at (715)273-3910 or by email at rasmussond@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or Superintendent Barry Cain by phone at (715)273-3900 or by email at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
More information can be found on our employment website: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/161603


Help protect your children -- and their classmates -- when they're under the weather, so that they can return to the classroom healthy and ready to learn.
When your child is sick:
The best thing you can do is to keep your children home when sick. This will help stop the spread of illness to other children and teachers. Keep them home when they show any of these symptoms:
-fever of 100 degrees F or higher
-nausea or vomiting
-severe headache
-diarrhea
-red, watery eyes with yellow or green drainage
-undiagnosed rash
Children should stay home until they have been naturally without fever for at least 24 hours. Please do not give children fever-reducing medication and then send them to school.
Any questions please reach out to our school nurse Bridget Nelson at nelsonbri@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or 715-273-3912
