
Mark your calendars for the upcoming school facility bond vote: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, April 2.
Polling locations will be open 7am-8pm.
Voting information can be found on our referendum webpage: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024


🎉📚🌞 Exciting News! 🌞📚🎉
Get ready, because registration for our summer school opens on Wednesday, March 20th at 6 pm! 🗓️ This year, we have tons of fantastic opportunities waiting for students in the ECSD. 🎨🎶🔬💃
In June, our summer school will feature a diverse range of classes including Art, Music, Science, Dance, and Outdoor Learning! 🌳🎶 But wait, there's more! We've got all your favorites like Sports Galore, Archery, Babysitting, and Swimming Lessons! 🏊♀️ Plus, we're thrilled to introduce some exciting new classes too! 🎉
Stay tuned for details on June Adventures and a thrilling week-long Adventure Camp! 🏕️ More surprises await! Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and register on Wednesday at 6 pm sharp! 🌟


🌟 Calling all talented dancers! 🕺💃 Tryouts for the EHS Dance Team are just around the corner! 🎉 If you're interested in joining the team for the 2024-2025 season, now's your chance! Registration for tryouts is now live! 📝✨
📅 Tryout Dates: March 19th-21st
🕒 Time: 3:30-6:00 pm
📍 Location: High School Cafe
Remember, registration is required to participate in tryouts. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your skills and be part of an incredible team! 🌟
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.ellsworthpanthers.com/dance
💜Let's dance our way to success, Panthers! 💜


🗳️ Don't let your busy schedule stop you from having your voice heard! 🕒 Absentee voting is the perfect solution to ensure you still cast your ballot, even with a packed schedule. Whether it's work, travel, or any other commitment, you can vote ahead of time and avoid missing out on Election Day. Check out myvote.wi.gov for more info or reach out to your municipal clerk's office. Let's make sure every vote counts! 💜


Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜 Full-Time Custodian at EMS
💜FCS Teacher- .33 FTE
💜High School English Teacher
💜 High School English Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
💜 High School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
💜High School Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
💜Math Instructional Coach
💜School Psychologist
💜Special Education Teacher- Fall 2024
💜Speech and Language Pathologist
💜Special Education Teaching Assistant
+ Several 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.


The high school's current physical education fitness area and weight room lack the space needed for our physical education program and athletic programs. In addition, the current gymnasium lobby and concessions area is inadequate for the hosting of events and celebration of the many achievements of our athletic programs.
This week's article and video focus on the Health and Fitness/Lobby projects that are being addressed through our April 2nd Facilities Referendum. The video can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/wIVwak3KPP0
The senior high school's fitness areas are made up of a repurposed classroom and a room that served as the wrestling room for many years. These areas lack space and are located down a hallway from each other leading to safety and supervision challenges. The proposed new space will nearly double the space available while also developing a space that provides for all physical fitness and weight lifting equipment making these ideal for phy ed classes and athletics.
While many initially focus on sports when thinking about a physical fitness area, these are actually spaces that serve our student body on a daily basis through our phy ed classes, athletics and before and after school programs. A quality health and physical education program provides students with a well rounded nutritional education while also providing experiences that develop lifelong skills and habits. In addition, the location of the proposed space will allow for community use before and after school and on weekends.
In addition, the proposed expansion of the rear lobby area of the high school will better serve local events. The current lobby and concessions simply lack space to house school and community events. The addition of 1500 square feet will more than double the current space, greatly enhancing the capabilities of the space in a number of ways while also providing for a seamless secured entry area into the proposed health and physical education space.
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.
Barry Cain
Superintendent of the Ellsworth Community School District


📬 Exciting News Alert!
Keep your eyes peeled on your mailbox because our latest edition of the Referendum mailer is on its way! 🌟 Stay informed and get ready to dive into the details. For additional information, visit our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024


6th Grade Parents!
Join us on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 pm for a 25-minute digital meeting on the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip. Each traveler is eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500!
Click to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/11901115253?rsvp_id=11901115253
Click to join: https://schooltrip.us/EllsworthWI26
Don't miss out!


Let's give a huge shoutout to Landon Robole for representing Ellsworth at the CESA 11 3-8th Grade Regional Spelling Bee.


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.


EMS February students of the month for Courage


Middle School Students
If you are interested in learning about and playing tennis, please fill out this form concerning a weekly Tennis Club.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekav4G14dIJYX6aWrgoeq-MPk9SPq7dNzPLvvvh5cqFJE5uA/viewform


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


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





Our fantastic 7th graders had an absolute blast at Grand Slam, all thanks to the amazing support from the Ellsworth Middle School Parents Club! 🙌🎉
A massive shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the Parents Club for granting our students the opportunity for this incredible field trip. Your generosity made this experience possible, and we're beyond grateful! 🙏❤️
The day was filled with laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition as our students took on teachers in epic laser tag battles! 🔫💥 Trampolines and batting cages brought out the inner athletes in them, providing an awesome outlet for some much-needed physical activity. 🤸♂️⚾
And let's not forget the mini golf course – our 7th graders showed off their golf skills in style! ⛳️🏌️♂️







🌾🤝 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

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
