HS Parents & Student: Just a reminder that Thursday, March 14 will be an E-Learning Day for students in grades 9, 10 & 12. Students in grades 9, 10 & 12 do not need to report to school on March 14.
Even though it is an E-Learning day, students will need to report virtually to class at the designated time.
Juniors will be taking the ACT test and will be expected to attend school on Thursday, March 14 at the normal beginning of school time.
🎓👏 Congratulations to the brilliant minds of the EHS Class of 2024! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our Valedictorian, Jocelyn Boyle, and Salutatorian, Kayla Kressin! 🎉👩🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have truly shone through. 🌈📚 Here's to the next exciting chapter in your lives! 🥳👏
This spring break marks a major milestone for us as we embark on the installation of our brand-new stage and cafeteria lighting system! 🎉 This week, the team is hard at work, unboxing and installing the incredible array of lights that will soon transform our spaces.
In the behind-the-scenes glimpse, you can see the lighting structure on the stage, with the old lights out and the new ones ready to shine. 💡 Catch a sneak peek of the lights being installed, and check out the photo with the ceiling lights showcasing two of the four amazing moving lights that will bring a whole new level of capabilities to our events.
But that's not all – we're embracing the future with all lights transitioning to LED technology! 🌈 The project is on track for completion by the end of this week, bringing a vibrant and energy-efficient glow to our stage and cafeteria.
And that's not the only upgrade – say goodbye to our old-school lighting control board! 🚀 We're bidding farewell to outdated technology as we welcome a state-of-the-art control board to enhance our lighting experiences.
This week’s article and video focus on the High School Career and Tech Ed (CTE) projects https://youtu.be/aQzg9fmcdlQ that are being addressed through our April 2nd Facilities Referendum.
A quality CTE program offers students with real-world experiences that prepare them for the many areas of industry and manufacturing. Career and Technical Education courses focus on preparing students for careers in the much needed trades (welding construction, electrical, etc), business, marketing, entrepreneurship, engineering, agriculture, and the culinary industries.
The current 1975 CTE classrooms and labs do not reflect modern work settings or allow for high-quality, real-world experiences for students. The proposed remodeling and expansion of the CTE area will provide our students with centralized collaborative spaces to prepare them for their future careers as well as promote partnerships with many manufacturers and businesses that will provide our economy with a quality workforce.
The past two school years have been spent researching model CTE programs while also visiting other school districts to provide a vision for the projects currently being proposed. We have seen the model of “student-led production” in which students involved in all areas of CTE are working together in a business model to provide a high-quality experience for all students involved no matter their post-high school plans. The proposed projects will assist greatly in the implementation of this model.
If there are any questions about any of the projects being proposed in the April 2nd Facilities Referendum, please visit our referendum website, give me a call at (715)273-3900 or email me at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. We are also available for tours of the facilities for all interested in looking firsthand at the areas being impacted by the proposed projects.
EHS Students of the Month for Perserverance
Tickets are still available for the Murder Mystery Dinner on March 16th.
Grab your tickets here: https://www.ellsworthcommunityschoolfoundation.org/
The Ellsworth Community School District Foundation is dedicated to enhancing and enriching educational opportunities for the students of the Ellsworth Community School District through private funding.
Funding is awarded to district classrooms through annual EXCELLS Grants and the dedication of our local educators is acknowledged through the Foundation’s annual Teacher of the Year Award.
Spots still available at Camp Pepin YMCA for summer programming! Help your student have a great summer and get outdoors and learn new skills! There are Outside of School Grant funds available, and the Y has matching funds if your family is in need!
This awesome opportunity is open to all students enrolled in ECSD.
CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, CHECK THE DATES, AND MORE! https://www.redwingymca.org/camppepin#close
📚🎨 Mrs. Traynor's Gothic Literature students unleashed their creativity in Ms. Bonlander's art room! 🖌️👹 Inspired by Frankenstein, they molded monstrous masterpieces from clay to bring their readings to life. 🔗📖 The fusion of literature and art has never been so thrilling! 🧟♂️🎭
Mrs. Traynor is offering a College Writing Workshop during EXCEL 2 on March 13th and 20th to help with writing essays for scholarships and college applications. This is a great opportunity to get some helpful tips when writing your scholarship essays. (Juniors, you can get some tips about writing college essays as well)
Please request to be in her EdFish or contact Mrs. Traynor if interested!
Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜 High School English Teacher
💜High School Math Teacher
💜High School Science Teacher
💜 School Psychologist
💜 Special Education Teaching Assistant at EHS
💜High School Girls Assistant JV Softball Coach
💜High School Girls Head JV Softball Coach
+ 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.
🎨✨ Art Exhibition at Ellsworth Public Library! 📚🖌️
Mark your calendars, art enthusiasts! From February 29th through March 28, immerse yourself in the incredible creativity of ECSD students as their artwork takes center stage at the Ellsworth Public Library! 🗓️🎉
🖼️👩🎨 Join us for a special reception on March 26th, from 4:30-6:00 PM, where you can meet some of the talented artists behind these masterpieces and celebrate their artistic achievements. 🥳👨🎨
Let's come together to support our budding artists and appreciate the vibrant colors and unique perspectives they bring to the community. 🌈👏 Don't miss out on this opportunity to be inspired by the next generation of creative minds! 👧🏽🎨
Please take the time to watch this short (2 ½ minute) informational video as Principal Olin Morrison explains projects at our middle school that are being addressed through our April 2nd Facilities Referendum.
The video provides a good visual look at a number of the conditions to be addressed at the middle school while also providing information about avenues to improve student learning spaces and school safety.
The vast majority of the proposed middle school projects are focused on replacing aging doors, windows, flooring, parking lots, and heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems that were original to the building when it opened nearly 30 years ago.
Other projects include the renovation of our locker bays to create collaborative learning environments while also improving student supervision and safety, renovations to our science labs, and renovations to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) rooms to promote student engagement in courses related to the trades, engineering, and business.
I hope you find the video helpful in better understanding the proposed middle school projects. If there are any questions about any of the projects being proposed in the April 2nd Facilities Referendum, please visit our referendum website, give me a call at (715)273-3900 or email me at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
https://youtu.be/TnPhIZb81j8
We are thrilled to announce that several talented students from Ellsworth High School have been awarded grants for their outstanding projects through the Empower Ellsworth Program! 🎓🚀
Empower Ellsworth, funded and organized by the Ellsworth E3 CDC, is dedicated to supporting innovative service projects by EHS students.
A special thank you to the Ellsworth E3 CDC for their continuous support in making these initiatives possible.
We are thrilled to share that EHS will have a feature in The Journal about Women in the Trades, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and the vast employment opportunities within the trades. 🛠️
Mark Tyler from OEM and Sean Hanson from ARCOSA did an outstanding job representing the industry perspective, shedding light on the incredible opportunities for women in the trades. 🌐🔍 Sawyer Sturz from CVTC shared valuable insights from the technical college's perspective, emphasizing the importance of education in the trades. 👩🏫
A huge shoutout to Katie Feuerhelm from CESA 11/Youth Apprenticeship for championing Youth Apprenticeship opportunities within the trades, offering students a pathway to hands-on learning and skill development. 🙌🎓
We are immensely grateful to our special guests for their invaluable contributions to the discussion. Thank you, Mark Tyler, Sean Hanson, Sawyer Sturz, and Katie Feuerhelm, for being the voices that inspire the future of the trades! 👏👏
🌾🤝 Sharing, Learning, and Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture! 🚜💬
This past Sunday, February 25th, the Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin, The Webster Family, and the Ellsworth FFA & FFA Alumni came together to host an inspiring afternoon dedicated to mental health within agriculture.
With an incredible turnout of 130 people at the middle school, we were honored to have Jeff Ditzenberger from South Wayne, Wisconsin, as our guest speaker. Jeff's interactive talk resonated with the audience, sparking meaningful conversations about the importance of mental well-being in the farming community.
The positive feedback has been overwhelming, with attendees appreciating the openness and engagement surrounding this crucial topic. We believe that breaking the silence and fostering conversations about mental health is a crucial step toward building a stronger, more supportive agricultural community.
In the spirit of giving back, a free-will donation was collected and all proceeds will be going to the Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin. Your generous contributions will help support mental health initiatives within agriculture, making a positive impact on the lives of those who work tirelessly to feed our communities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this empowering afternoon! Let's continue to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and build a network of support for our farmers.
Jeff Ditzenberger operates a non-profit called T.U.G.S. - https://tugsgroup.com/
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: Watch this short video as Principal Olin Morrison and staff share the current facility challenges at the middle school.
https://youtu.be/TnPhIZb81j8
If approved, the 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐 referendum will fund the following improvements at the middle school:
-Replace or repair aging building finishes. Improve heating/ventilation system and parking lots.
-Remodel existing locker bays to create collaborative learning areas for students while improving student safety.
-Remodel the existing science labs to improve flexibility and science learning opportunities for students.
-Renovate CTE area to provide relevant learning experiences and promote new opportunities to students as they approach their high school career and after.
Learn more about the upcoming referendum by visiting our district website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/.../facility-referendum-2024
Mrs. Christensen's Intro to Ag & Plant Science students recently orchestrated a triumphant burn of box elder, buckthorn, and honeysuckle slash near Cty Rd. O, just below the bridge by the GasLite Bar! 🌳🔥
👩🌾🌲 Two enthusiastic groups of students descended upon the site, dedicating 75 minutes to haul cut materials to four burn piles.
👥 Special thanks to Kasey, the DNR Wildlife Biologist, who joined us at the site, and a round of applause for the collaboration with the KIAP-TU-WISH Trout Unlimited Chapter.
GrandParent Guardians Support Group
Join us as we navigate the journey of grandparent guardianship together—finding strength, understanding, and a sense of belonging in the company of those who truly comprehend the joys and challenges unique to the grandparent guardian role.
For more information or to sign up please email Melinda, Savannah, or Olivia
casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
waynes@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
🎉🍰 Big Cheers to our MVP (Most Valuable Pastry) Dee Rasumsson, our amazing Food Service Director! 🍰💫 Dee hit a sweet home run at Monday night's Chamber of Commerce cake auction with her cake that scored an incredible $800! 🏀🎂
Please join the Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin, The Webster Family, and the Ellsworth FFA & FFA Alumni for an afternoon of lunch and sharing about mental health within agriculture.
More details can be found on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/6dlsg7CRb
