
🚨 Important Correction 🚨
We want to clarify that there was an error in our Annual Newsletter sent out in August/September. The Athletic Ticket Prices for students are $5 at the door, not $4 as previously stated.
You can also purchase tickets online through Go Fan here: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699. 🎟️
We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for supporting our teams and Panther Pride! 💜


🎭 Ellsworth High School Presents: The Addams Family Musical! 🎭
🖤 Get ready to snap your fingers and join us for a spooky, fun-filled performance of The Addams Family at EHS! 🖤
📅 Show Dates & Times:
November 1st @ 7:00 PM
November 2nd @ 7:00 PM
November 3rd @ 2:00 PM
November 8th @ 7:00 PM
November 9th @ 7:00 PM
November 10th @ 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets:
All tickets will be sold online starting October 1st via the QR code in the image, at the link here https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699 or at the door.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a night of eerie fun and laughter! 🦇👻


2024 Day of Service
On September 25th, 2024 EHS held their annual Day of Service. All 9th, 10th and 12th graders reported to 29 sites in the community and surrounding areas. Some of the sites included YMCA, the Ellsworth Library, Friends of the Fair (Christmas lights), Cairns Woods, and highway clean up. A number of students also worked with community members on service learning capstone projects and many visited the local elementary school and helped with garbage clean up. Some painted the dugouts at Summit Park while others worked on the ballfields at Brown Field in Hager City.
We are so grateful to all of our community partners for their help with projects and encouraging our students in making connections and learning new skills!








🎉✨ Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day ✨🎉
Today, we celebrate our amazing custodial crew for the hard work they do every day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🧹🛠️ Your dedication behind the scenes makes a HUGE difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do!
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our fantastic team for always going above and beyond.




Our Neighbors Place Service Project: On the Day of Service, two of our EHS students visited our Neighbors Place, the shelter in River Falls that works with people who may need help making ends meet. They are collecting supplies at PTC as well as home games. There will also be a competition during Homecoming between classes. See the flyer for more details!


🚗🎉 We need your help! We're looking for 2 more convertibles for the Homecoming Parade next Friday, October 11th! 🚗💨
If you have a convertible and would like to help make this year's parade extra special, please reach out! You can email matzeka@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or call the high school office at 715-273-3904. 📞✉️
Thank you for supporting Panther Pride! 💜🖤


This is a reminder that Monday, September 30, 2024 is the first Parent / Teacher Conference of the 2024-25 school year for EHS. The conferences are scheduled from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. and will be located in the Cafetorium. Also, note we have several workshops planned for the evening as well, see the below flyer. Please note that due to a scheduling conflict the Pierce County presentation has been cancelled.
Workshops at Parent - Teacher Conference
Below is a link to each teacher's availability for the evening, along with the courses they are teaching this quarter and their email address. Please review this list to help plan your evening.
Teacher Availability: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZ-kC_mzUFBOD2JIQELidz_T0MTfFg4UDGWy2Dp0jRA/edit
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the HS Office at 715-273-3904.


Fall 2024 FREE Community Clothing Exchange!
Looking for a way to give back or refresh your wardrobe? Join us at the Fall 2024 Clothing Exchange happening at the Zion Covenant Church Community Center (lower entrance), 210 N Beulah Street, Ellsworth, WI!
📅 Drop-off Dates:
Wednesday, October 30th: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31st: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📅 Shopping Dates:
Saturday, November 2nd:
Ticket holder shopping: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Free for all: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Drop off your gently used clothing (newborn to adult sizes) and receive a ticket to shop first on Saturday morning! 🎟️
No furniture, toys, or household items, please! Shoes, jackets, and books are welcome!
For questions, contact Dawn at 📧 dawnnajuliet@hotmail.com.
Let’s come together and support our community! 🙌


🎉🏈 Homecoming is just around the corner, Panthers! 🏈🎉
To give you plenty of time to plan your outfits 👗👕, we’re excited to share the Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days! 💜💜 Show your Panther Pride and get creative with your looks!
💜 Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🎊🙌




Exciting day in Mrs. Christensen's Wildlife Class! 🐍🐍
The Snake Discovery Center paid a visit, and students got up close and personal with some incredible creatures! 🦎✨ After a little convincing, Blake stepped up and held Carl the snake! 🐍👏 Way to go, Blake!
Hands-on learning at its finest – and a great reminder of the wild world around us!






Shoutout to our amazing high school mentors! They had their first meeting with the new freshmen, checking in to see how the school year is going so far! 👏📚 It's all about building connections, offering support, and making sure our newest Panthers feel welcomed and supported! 💜🖤
Way to go mentors, keep up the great work! 🙌







🩸🩸 EHS Blood Drive – We Need YOU! 🩸🩸
Ellsworth High School is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 2nd, and we need your help to make a difference! 💪❤️
Your donation can save lives, and it’s easy to sign up! Click the link below to reserve your spot and give the gift of life! 🙌💉
🔗 https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ellsworthpanthers
Let’s show our Panther Pride and come together for a great cause! 💜🖤


🎉 Girl Scout FUN is back! 🎉
👧👧🏽👧🏿 Calling all K-12th grade girls!
Join us for an evening of fun-filled activities 🌟 and learn all about the amazing opportunities Girl Scouts has to offer! Whether you're new or returning, this is your chance to find your friends and make new memories! 🫶💚
📅 Date: September 26, 2024
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Ellsworth Elementary Cafeteria
Bring your parents or guardians to get all the info they need while you enjoy the fun! 🎈✨ We can't wait to meet you! 😄
For questions, reach out to Mary Birrittella at 📞 715-225-2462.
💻 Learn more: gsrv.gs/join


Join us for the ECSD Homecoming Parade 2024! 🎉🎉
🚗🚌 Calling all businesses and organizations! Want a fun and FREE way to promote your group? Enter a float in the Ellsworth School District Homecoming Parade! 🙌
🗓️ Friday, October 11th @ 5:00 p.m. 📍 Floats meet at the bus garage no later than 4:45 p.m.
🌟 This is a community event open to everyone, and there’s NO charge to enter your float! If you don’t have a float, come join the fun as part of the crowd! 🎊
🚗🚓 Parade route: Starts in front of the high school, heads past EES, and ends at the Middle School front parking lot.
For more info, contact Alyssa Matzek at the High School 📞 715-273-3904.
🖤💜 Panther Pride 💜🖤


September 25th MENU CHANGE
Elementary and Middle School Menu
Mozzarella Dippers w/ Marinara Sauce
Bag of Chips
Fresh Veggies
Choice of Fruit
Treat
High School Menu
Ham, Turkey & Cheese wraps or Tuna Wrap
Bag of Chips
Pasta Salad
Sliced Apples
Cookie


HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & PARENTS
Reminder! The Day of Service is this Wednesday, September 25th! All ninth, tenth, and twelfth-grade students will participate in a community project.
Please remember:
Students are encouraged to wear purple t-shirts and old clothes/ shoes. Please wear things you are OK getting dirty. Students will be painting and doing yard work at many sites.
Bring a water bottle.
Lunch will be provided, but if you have dietary restrictions, please either bring a lunch or see Mrs. Pechacek.
Students cannot be picked up or released for appointments during the morning/ lunch unless prior arrangements are made.


🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! 🍎📚 We encourage all parents and guardians to stop by and chat with your student's teacher 🧑🏫👩🏫. It’s a great opportunity to hear how things are going during the first few months of school and get valuable insights on their progress 📊✨. Let’s work together to make this year the best one yet! 💪


🌸 EHS Student Council Mum Sale - SOLD OUT! 🌸
We are thrilled to announce that the Mum Sale is completely SOLD OUT and as a result, the sale for Thursday and Friday has been cancelled.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this fundraiser such a success for our students! 💜🌼 Your support means the world to us!


🎉 Exciting News for ECSD! 🎉
Over the past year, a dedicated committee of 12 community members and staff, along with our student coordinator, has worked hard to design an ECSD Hall of Fame program! 🏆 This program will honor distinguished Ellsworth alumni, retired or deceased ECSD staff, and community members who have shown incredible support for our district. 💜📚
The Ellsworth School Board has given its blessing, and we’re thrilled to announce that the inaugural class will be inducted in early 2025! 🎓✨ Starting now, the committee will open an annual call for nominations, with the first group being honored in March 2025 during a special event. 📅 The inductees will also be featured in both print and digital materials displayed at ECSD locations! 🖼️
We are now accepting nominations for inductees! 🎉 If you know someone deserving of this honor, we invite you to submit a nomination. 💌 All the details can be found on the school website here: 👇
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/hall-of-fame
Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with community members, parents, and anyone who has moved away but might know of a great nominee! 🗣️ Let's make sure this reaches as many people as possible. 🏫 Nominations will also be available at school events, sports programs, and more. The nomination period closes on Dec. 31st, 2024. 🗓️


📚✨ September is Library Card Sign-up Month! ✨📚
We're coming to you to make it even easier for you and your children to get a library card! 🎉 Keep an eye out for Caroline from the public library and Ms. Nelson from the ECSD library as they visit events near you this Fall! 🍂📖
The first event will be at the EHS Volleyball game 🏐 on September 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Come by and sign up for your library card! 🎫📕
See you there! 👋😄
