💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜

Today’s shout out comes from Kayla Zimmer, recognizing our Transportation Director, Michael Chisholm!

Kayla shared:
“I would like to give a special shout-out to our Transportation Director, Michael Chisholm, for going above and beyond for our students and families. From early mornings to late afternoons, Michael's dedication to keeping routes running smoothly and students safe does not go unnoticed.

Michael is so organized and timely, it’s actually quite incredible how he manages all the routes down to the very minute. Thank you for your steady leadership, problem-solving skills, and the positive relationships you build with staff and families. Ellsworth Community School District is so lucky to have you, and I thank you for all the hard work you do around the clock!”

Thank you, Michael, for everything you do to keep our students safe and our district running smoothly each and every day! 💜🚌
about 8 hours ago, ECSD Admin
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜  Today’s shout out comes from Kayla Zimmer, recognizing our Transportation Director, Michael Chisholm!  Kayla shared: *“I would like to give a special shout-out to our Transportation Director, Michael Chisholm, for going above and beyond for our students and families. From early mornings to late afternoons, Michael's dedication to keeping routes running smoothly and students safe does not go unnoticed.  Michael is so organized and timely—it’s actually quite incredible how he manages all the routes down to the very minute. Thank you for your steady leadership, problem-solving skills, and the positive relationships you build with staff and families. Ellsworth Community School District is so lucky to have you, and I thank you for all the hard work you do around the clock!”*  Thank you, Michael, for everything you do to keep our students safe and our district running smoothly each and every day! 💜🚌
💜 Panther Pride runs deep around here… especially when your own child is part of the graduating class! 🎓

Over the next few days, we’ll be spotlighting ECSD staff members who are celebrating a senior this year. From kindergarten drop-offs to graduation caps and gowns, what a journey it’s been!
about 12 hours ago, ECSD Admin
💜 Panther Pride runs deep around here… especially when your own child is part of the graduating class! 🎓  Over the next few days, we’ll be spotlighting ECSD staff members who are celebrating a senior this year. From kindergarten drop-offs to graduation caps and gowns, what a journey it’s been!
Back in April, Mr. Morrison made a promise to EMS students that if they met their goals and expectations for state testing, he would walk to school one day before the end of the year. 😳

Well… today was the day! 👟

At 3:30 this morning, Mr. Morrison and our Interim MS Assistant Principal, Mr. Stoesz, hit the road from River Falls and made the trek all the way to Ellsworth Middle School. 🌅

They may have arrived 9 minutes late to school, but we’ll give them a little grace today due to road construction on Hwy 65. 😂

Way to go, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Stoesz, for keeping your promise and showing our students that hard work and dedication pay off! 💜🖤
about 12 hours ago, ECSD Admin
Back in April, Mr. Morrison made a promise to EMS students that if they met their goals and expectations for state testing, he would walk to work one day before the end of the school year. 😳  Well… today was the day! 👟  At 3:30 this morning, Mr. Morrison and our Interim EMS Assistant Principal, Mr. Stoesz, hit the road from River Falls and made the trek all the way to Ellsworth Middle School. 🌅  They may have arrived 9 minutes late to school, but we’ll give them a little grace today due to “heavy traffic” on Hwy 65. 😂  Way to go, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Stoesz, for keeping your promise and showing our students that hard work and dedication pay off! 💜🖤
Back in April, Mr. Morrison made a promise to EMS students that if they met their goals and expectations for state testing, he would walk to work one day before the end of the school year. 😳  Well… today was the day! 👟  At 3:30 this morning, Mr. Morrison and our Interim EMS Assistant Principal, Mr. Stoesz, hit the road from River Falls and made the trek all the way to Ellsworth Middle School. 🌅  They may have arrived 9 minutes late to school, but we’ll give them a little grace today due to “heavy traffic” on Hwy 65. 😂  Way to go, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Stoesz, for keeping your promise and showing our students that hard work and dedication pay off! 💜🖤
🎓 Day 14 – Panther Pride strong!

These seniors have helped make EHS a special place.
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🎓 Day 13 – Lucky number 13

The journey continues as we celebrate more incredible seniors.
1 day ago, ECSD Admin
🎓 Day 13 – Lucky number 13  The journey continues as we celebrate more incredible seniors.
🎓 Day 13 – Lucky number 13  The journey continues as we celebrate more incredible seniors.
🎓 Day 13 – Lucky number 13  The journey continues as we celebrate more incredible seniors.
🎓 Day 13 – Lucky number 13  The journey continues as we celebrate more incredible seniors.
🎓 Day 13 – Lucky number 13  The journey continues as we celebrate more incredible seniors.
🎓 Senior Countdown: Staff Edition 💜

The countdown to graduation is officially on for some very special Panther families! This year, several of our ECSD staff members are also celebrating a senior of their own. We hope they’re soaking in every memory, every milestone, and all the special moments these final days of senior year bring. 🐾
1 day ago, ECSD Admin
🎓 Senior Countdown: Staff Edition 💜  The countdown to graduation is officially on for some very special Panther families! This year, several of our ECSD staff members are also celebrating a senior of their own. We hope they’re soaking in every memory, every milestone, and all the special moments these final days of senior year bring. 🐾
The Community Ed Class "Summer Tie Dye", scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, has been cancelled due to no registrations.
1 day ago, ECSD Admin
The Community Ed Class "Summer Tie Dye", scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, has been cancelled due to no registrations.
🏋️‍♂️ ETS Summer Hours are here! ☀️

Check out the flyer for all the details on session times, open lifting hours, and important summer dates. Let’s keep working hard this summer, Panthers! 💜🐾
2 days ago, ECSD Admin
🏋️‍♂️ ETS Summer Hours are here! ☀️  Check out the flyer and website for all the details on session times, open lifting hours, and important summer dates. Let’s keep working hard this summer, Panthers! 💜🐾
🏋️‍♂️ ETS Summer Hours are here! ☀️  Check out the flyer and website for all the details on session times, open lifting hours, and important summer dates. Let’s keep working hard this summer, Panthers! 💜🐾
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration

Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
2 days ago, ECSD Admin
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration  Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration  Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration  Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration  Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration  Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
🎓 Day 12 – Panther family celebration  Another group of seniors ready to take on the world.
💜🎓 Panther Pride 🎓💜

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Ellsworth High School Class of 2026!

Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Carly Girdeen, and our Salutatorian, Jenna Early! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud.

You’ve set an incredible example for your classmates and the entire Ellsworth School District. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for both of you!

💜🐾 Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
3 days ago, ECSD Admin
💜🎓 Panther Pride 🎓💜  Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Ellsworth High School Class of 2026!  Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Cary Girdeen, and our Salutatorian, Jenna Early! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud.  You’ve set an incredible example for your classmates and the entire ECSD community. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for both of you!  💜🐾 Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
🎓 Day 11 – Halfway through our countdown!

The Class of 2026 has made Ellsworth High School proud.
3 days ago, ECSD Admin
🎓 Day 11 – Halfway through our countdown!  The Class of 2026 has made Ellsworth High School proud.
🎓 Day 11 – Halfway through our countdown!  The Class of 2026 has made Ellsworth High School proud.
🎓 Day 11 – Halfway through our countdown!  The Class of 2026 has made Ellsworth High School proud.
🎓 Day 11 – Halfway through our countdown!  The Class of 2026 has made Ellsworth High School proud.
🎓 Day 11 – Halfway through our countdown!  The Class of 2026 has made Ellsworth High School proud.
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜

Today’s shout out comes from Carey Schiller, recognizing Jessie Maurer!

Carey shared:
“Jessie is always willing to help anyone in need. She has a strong connection with the students. She truly cares for them and wants what is best for them. She is a great role model and is hard working.”

Jessie, thank you for the care, dedication, and positive example you bring to our students each day. Your impact makes a difference! 💜
4 days ago, ECSD Admin
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜  Today’s shout out comes from Carey Schiller, recognizing Jessie Maurer!  Carey shared: “Jessie is always willing to help anyone in need. She has a strong connection with the students. She truly cares for them and wants what is best for them. She is a great role model and is hard working.”  Jessie, thank you for the care, dedication, and positive example you bring to our students each day. Your impact makes a difference! 💜
🍝🍷 Taste of Tuscany is Almost Here! 🍷🍝

The Ellsworth Community School Foundation’s annual Taste of Tuscany event is coming up, and it’s always a wonderful night of great food, community, and support for our students.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!
Purchase yours here:
https://www.ellsworthcommunityschoolfoundation.org/tasteoftuscany

Proceeds from Taste of Tuscany support the Foundation’s commitment to enriching educational opportunities for students in the Ellsworth Community School District. Funds raised go directly toward the EXCELLS Grants program, providing valuable classroom resources, and honoring outstanding educators through the annual Teacher of the Year Award.

It’s a night that truly makes a difference for our Panthers. We hope to see you there! 💜🖤
4 days ago, ECSD Admin
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🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!

We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
5 days ago, ECSD Admin
🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!  We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!  We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!  We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!  We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!  We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
🎓 Day 10 – Double digits in the countdown!  We’re halfway to the halfway point celebrating our amazing Panthers.
🎓 Day 9 – Panther Pride on full display

These seniors are getting closer to walking across that stage!
5 days ago, ECSD Admin
🎓 Day 9 – Panther Pride on full display  These seniors are getting closer to walking across that stage!
🎓 Day 9 – Panther Pride on full display  These seniors are getting closer to walking across that stage!
🎓 Day 9 – Panther Pride on full display  These seniors are getting closer to walking across that stage!
🎓 Day 9 – Panther Pride on full display  These seniors are getting closer to walking across that stage!
🎓 Day 9 – Panther Pride on full display  These seniors are getting closer to walking across that stage!
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛

They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.

It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.

The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟

What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
6 days ago, ECSD Admin
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
Our 5th graders at EES had a pretty awesome hands-on learning experience this week! 🐛  They got to take part in “Bugs in the Classroom” with Dean Hansen from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen brought along some of the coolest aquatic bugs you’ve ever seen and shared his knowledge in a way that really got students engaged and curious.  It’s always an exciting project for our 5th graders, and we appreciate the support of the KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited in making experiences like this possible.  The best part? Students will get to see some of these same types of bugs again when they do their trout release later this month in Trimbelle Creek! 🐟  What a great way to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences right here in our community. Panther Pride! 💜
🎓 Day 8 – Celebrating our Panthers

Another day honoring the hard work, achievements, and memories made by the Class of 2026.
6 days ago, ECSD Admin
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Today is School Communicator Day - a day to recognize those who work behind the scenes to keep families, staff, and the community informed, connected, and engaged. 💜

Here in Ellsworth Community School District, that means sharing the great things happening across our schools through newsletters, social media, website updates, photos, videos, and so much more.

I’m grateful to serve as the District Communication Specialist and help tell the stories of our amazing students, staff, and community. There is so much to celebrate in Ellsworth, and it’s a privilege to help shine a light on it each day.

Thank you to everyone who follows along, reads, comments, likes, shares, and supports our communication efforts. Your engagement helps spread Panther Pride far and wide! 🐾

#SchoolCommunicatorDay #PantherPride
7 days ago, ECSD Admin
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🎓 Day 7 – One week into our countdown!

The Class of 2026 continues to make Ellsworth proud.
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🎓 Day 6 – Panther Pride continues!

The future is bright for these Ellsworth seniors.

💜🖤
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