🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Jake Ball to ECSD as a 2nd Grade Teacher!

Jake is originally from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and attended UW-River Falls. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, reading and watching movies. He also has a younger brother and sister and two dogs, Mikko and Reya. 🐶

As he begins the new school year, Jake says he is especially looking forward to getting to know the students and families of Ellsworth.

💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Jake! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐾
about 8 hours ago, ECSD Admin
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Jacob Ball to ECSD as a 2nd Grade Teacher! Jacob is originally from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and attended UW-River Falls. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, reading and watching movies. He also has a younger brother and sister and two dogs, Mikko and Reya. 🐶 As he begins the new school year, Jacob says he is especially looking forward to getting to know the students and families of Ellsworth. 💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Jacob! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐾
🚗💦 Get Your Car Washed & Support EHS Science! 🧪🔬

As part of the EHS Day of Service on Wednesday, August 26, our EHS Science Department will be hosting a FREEWILL DONATION CAR WASH!

Stop by, get your car cleaned up, and support our students while they spend the day giving back to the community. ❤️

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🚗 Freewill donations accepted

Come on out and put our students to work! 😉🧽💦
about 12 hours ago, ECSD Admin
🚗💦 Get Your Car Washed & Support EHS Science! 🧪🔬 As part of the EHS Day of Service on Wednesday, August 26, our EHS Science Department will be hosting a FREEWILL DONATION CAR WASH! Stop by, get your car cleaned up, and support our students while they spend the day giving back to the community. ❤️ 📅 Wednesday, August 26 🚗 Freewill donations accepted Come on out and put our students to work! 😉🧽💦
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉

Please help us welcome Alicia Schwalbe to the Ellsworth Community School District! Alicia will be joining us as a Special Education Teaching Assistant.

Alicia is from right here in Ellsworth and enjoys car shows, reading and fishing. When she’s not working, you might also find her spending time with her husband and their cat, Minnie. 🐱

Alicia says she is most looking forward to becoming part of the Ellsworth School District family and making new connections!

💜 Welcome to ECSD, Alicia! We’re excited to have you on our team! 🐾
about 21 hours ago, ECSD Admin
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉 Please help us welcome Alicia Schwalbe to the Ellsworth Community School District! Alicia will be joining us as a Special Education Teaching Assistant. Alicia is from right here in Ellsworth and enjoys car shows, reading and fishing. When she’s not working, you might also find her spending time with her husband and their cat, Minnie. 🐱 Alicia says she is most looking forward to becoming part of the Ellsworth School District family and making new connections! 💜 Welcome to ECSD, Alicia! We’re excited to have you on our team! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉

Help us welcome Cade Hanson, one of our new staff members for the 2026-2027 school year! Cade will be joining ECSD as a School Counselor.

Originally from Elk Mound, Cade attended UW-Stout. He enjoys disc golf, just about any sport, and collecting vinyl records. He comes from a family of two brothers and two sisters and is also the proud uncle of a niece and nephew!

This year, Cade is looking forward to dedicating himself to one place and learning more about the Ellsworth area.

💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Cade! We’re happy to have you here! 🐾
1 day ago, ECSD Admin
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉 Help us welcome Cade Hanson, one of our new staff members for the 2026-2027 school year! Cade will be joining ECSD as a School Counselor. Originally from Elk Mound, Cade attended UW-Stout. He enjoys disc golf, just about any sport, and collecting vinyl records. He comes from a family of two brothers and two sisters and is also the proud uncle of a niece and nephew! This year, Cade is looking forward to dedicating himself to one place and learning more about the Ellsworth area. 💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Cade! We’re happy to have you here! 🐾
📬 Check your mailboxes!

Our 2026-2027 ECSD District Foldout Calendars & Annual Newsletter headed to the post office yesterday, so they should be arriving in your mailbox soon!

Be sure to hang onto your foldout calendar for easy reference throughout the upcoming school year. 📅💜

⚠️ CALENDAR CORRECTION:
We noticed one date was misprinted on the foldout calendar. The Ellsworth Middle School Picture Day is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, not September 4 as listed on the calendar.

We apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding!

Keep an eye on those mailboxes! 👀📬
1 day ago, ECSD Admin
📬 Check your mailboxes! Our 2026-2027 ECSD District Foldout Calendars & Annual Newsletter headed to the post office yesterday, so they should be arriving in your mailbox soon! Be sure to hang onto your foldout calendar for easy reference throughout the upcoming school year. 📅💜 ⚠️ CALENDAR CORRECTION: We noticed one date was misprinted on the foldout calendar. The Ellsworth Middle School Picture Day is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, not September 4 as listed on the calendar. We apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding! Keep an eye on those mailboxes! 👀📬
🥞 Did you know breakfast is available at ALL THREE schools? 🍎

We want to make sure families know that the Free & Reduced Meal Program applies to breakfast AND lunch!

🍳 Breakfast Prices:
💜 Paid Students: $2.35
💜 Reduced-Price Students: $0.30
💜 Students who qualify for free meals: FREE

Starting the day with breakfast can help students feel ready to learn, and we want every family to know this option is available. If your student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, those benefits can be used for school breakfast too!

Please help us spread the word so all of our Panther families know! 💜🐾
2 days ago, ECSD Admin
🥞 Did you know breakfast is available at ALL THREE ECSD schools? 🍎 We want to make sure families know that the Free & Reduced Meal Program applies to breakfast AND lunch! 🍳 Breakfast Prices: 💜 Paid Students: $2.35 💜 Reduced-Price Students: $0.30 💜 Students who qualify for free meals: FREE Starting the day with breakfast can help students feel ready to learn, and we want every family to know this option is available. If your student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, those benefits can be used for school breakfast too! Please help us spread the word so all of our Panther families know! 💜🐾
🏫💜 OPEN HOUSE WEEK IS HERE! 💜🏫

We’re excited to welcome our Panther families back into our buildings this week!

Open House is a great time to:
🍎 Meet your teachers
📚 Check out your classrooms
🗓️ Go over your schedule
🔐 Middle & High School students, find your locker and get it ready for the year
📸 Elementary students, don’t forget that school pictures will be taken during Open House, so come picture ready!
👋 Reconnect with friends and staff

We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with students and families again. See you at Open House! 💜🐾

#EllsworthPanthers #BackToSchool #PantherPride
4 days ago, ECSD Admin
🏫💜 OPEN HOUSE WEEK IS HERE! 💜🏫 We’re excited to welcome our Panther families back into our buildings this week! Open House is a great time to: 🍎 Meet your teachers 📚 Check out your classrooms 🗓️ Go over your schedule 🔐 Middle & High School students, find your locker and get it ready for the year 📸 Elementary students, don’t forget that school pictures will be taken during Open House, so come picture ready! 👋 Reconnect with friends and staff We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with students and families again. See you at Open House! 💜🐾 #EllsworthPanthers #BackToSchool #PantherPride
Just a heads-up! The Ellsworth Community School District Office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 14, for our annual cleaning.

We appreciate your understanding and will be back to regular business on Monday. 💜🤍
8 days ago, ECSD Admin
Just a heads-up! The Ellsworth Community School District Office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 14, for our annual cleaning. We appreciate your understanding and will be back to regular business on Monday. 💜🤍

Last week we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes.

Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for our interim days in a few week!💜🐾

9 days ago, ECSD Admin
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes. Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this week's Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the first day of school! 💜🐾
We’re Seeking Substitute Teachers!

Do you have an Associate’s Degree or higher?
Are you interested in making a difference in our schools?

Daily Pay: $185
License Requirement: Wisconsin allows individuals with an Associate’s Degree or higher to apply for a Short-Term Substitute License.
Training: Before applying for the license, you must complete a training program.

The Ellsworth Community School District is excited to provide this training at no cost to you!
12 days ago, ECSD Admin
We’re Seeking Substitute Teachers! Do you have an Associate’s Degree or higher? Are you interested in making a difference in our schools? Daily Pay: $185 License Requirement: Wisconsin allows individuals with an Associate’s Degree or higher to apply for a Short-Term Substitute License. Training: Before applying for the license, you must complete a training program. The Ellsworth Community School District is excited to provide this training at no cost to you!
HS STUDENTS!!! Mark your calendars! Our annual Ellsworth High School Day of Service is happening a little earlier this year.

Instead of September, we'll be serving our community during Interim Days on Wednesday, August 26 (with a rain date of August 27).

This special day gives EHS students the opportunity to earn valuable community service hours required for graduation while making a positive impact throughout the Ellsworth community.

Here's what the day will include:
💜 Morning community service projects
🌭 A picnic lunch together
🏫 An afternoon back at school

New this year, service projects will be organized by Advisory, include student input, and feature some friendly competition between advisories!

We're excited to see our students working together, giving back, and making a difference in our community. #EllsworthPanthers #DayOfService #PantherPride
13 days ago, ECSD Admin
Mark your calendars! Our annual Ellsworth High School Day of Service is happening a little earlier this year. Instead of September, we'll be serving our community during Interim Days on Wednesday, August 26 (with a rain date of August 27). This special day gives EHS students the opportunity to earn valuable community service hours required for graduation while making a positive impact throughout the Ellsworth community. Here's what the day will include: 💜 Morning community service projects 🌭 A picnic lunch together 🏫 An afternoon back at school New this year, service projects will be organized by Advisory, include student input, and feature some friendly competition between advisories! We're excited to see our students working together, giving back, and making a difference in our community. #EllsworthPanthers #DayOfService #PantherPride
We’re Seeking Substitute Teachers!

Do you have an Associate’s Degree or higher?
Are you interested in making a difference in our schools?

Daily Pay: $185
License Requirement: Wisconsin allows individuals with an Associate’s Degree or higher to apply for a Short-Term Substitute License.
Training: Before applying for the license, you must complete a training program.

The Ellsworth Community School District is excited to provide this training at no cost to you!
18 days ago, ECSD Admin
We’re Seeking Substitute Teachers! Do you have an Associate’s Degree or higher? Are you interested in making a difference in our schools? Daily Pay: $185 License Requirement: Wisconsin allows individuals with an Associate’s Degree or higher to apply for a Short-Term Substitute License. Training: Before applying for the license, you must complete a training program. The Ellsworth Community School District is excited to provide this training at no cost to you!
📸 Picture Day is just around the corner! 😁

Mark your calendars for your student's school picture day!

🟣 Ellsworth Elementary School (EES)
📅 Tuesday, August 19
🕑 During Open House
⏰ 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

🟣 Ellsworth Middle School (EMS) & Ellsworth High School (EHS)
📅 Thursday, September 3

Families can find everything they need to know about Picture Day, including outfit tips, background options, and photo ordering information here:
https://cahillphotostudio.com/picture-day

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year. See you on Picture Day! 📷💜
21 days ago, ECSD Admin
📸 Picture Day is just around the corner! 😁 Mark your calendars for your student's school picture day! 🟣 Ellsworth Elementary School (EES) 📅 Tuesday, August 19 🕑 During Open House ⏰ 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. 🟣 Ellsworth Middle School (EMS) & Ellsworth High School (EHS) 📅 Thursday, September 3 Families can find everything they need to know about Picture Day, including outfit tips, background options, and photo ordering information here: https://cahillphotostudio.com/picture-day We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year. See you on Picture Day! 📷💜
🏈🏐🏃 Reminder, Panther Families! 🐾

The last Athletic Code Meeting is happening tomorrow night!

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Ellsworth High School South Gym

All middle school and high school student-athletes are required to attend one Athletic Code Meeting each school year. A parent or guardian must attend with their student-athlete.

If you haven't attended a meeting yet, this is your final opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!
23 days ago, ECSD Admin
🏈🏐🏃 Reminder, Panther Families! 🐾 The last Athletic Code Meeting for the 2026-27 school year is happening tomorrow night! 📅 Wednesday, July 29 🕖 7:00 p.m. 📍 Ellsworth High School South Gym All middle school and high school student-athletes are required to attend one Athletic Code Meeting each school year. A parent or guardian must attend with their student-athlete. If you haven't attended a meeting yet, this is your final opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!
🏆 Join the Panther Coaching Team! 🐾

Do you have a passion for working with student-athletes and making a positive impact? The Ellsworth Community School District is currently hiring for multiple coaching positions for the upcoming school year!

Whether you're an experienced coach or looking to get started, we'd love to have you join our Panther family.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of Panthers! 💜

More information and applications can be found here:
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619
about 1 month ago, ECSD Admin
🏆 Join the Panther Coaching Team! 🐾 Do you have a passion for working with student-athletes and making a positive impact? The Ellsworth Community School District is currently hiring for multiple coaching positions for the upcoming school year! Whether you're an experienced coach or looking to get started, we'd love to have you join our Panther family. Apply today and help inspire the next generation of Panthers! 💜 More information and applications can be found here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619
🏓 Pickleball Update! 🏓

Pickleball will be wrapping up at the end of July and taking a short break for August and September.

But don't worry, we'll be back at it in October!

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we can't wait to see everyone back on the court this fall! 💜
about 1 month ago, ECSD Admin
🏓 Pickleball Update! 🏓 Pickleball will be wrapping up at the end of July and taking a short break for August and September. But don't worry, we'll be back at it in October! 🙌🏓 Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we can't wait to see everyone back on the court this fall! 💜
🏆 Join the Panther Coaching Team! 🐾

Do you have a passion for working with student-athletes and making a positive impact? The Ellsworth Community School District is currently hiring for multiple coaching positions for the upcoming school year!

Whether you're an experienced coach or looking to get started, we'd love to have you join our Panther family.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of Panthers! 💜

More information and applications can be found here:
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619
about 1 month ago, ECSD Admin
🏆 Join the Panther Coaching Team! 🐾 Do you have a passion for working with student-athletes and making a positive impact? The Ellsworth Community School District is currently hiring for multiple coaching positions for the upcoming school year! Whether you're an experienced coach or looking to get started, we'd love to have you join our Panther family. Apply today and help inspire the next generation of Panthers! 💜 More information and applications can be found here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3619
📚✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for Jump Start 2026! ✨📚

Is your child entering 4K through 1st grade or 6th grade this fall? Jump Start is a great opportunity to help students get comfortable with their new school, meet staff, make friends, and start the school year feeling confident and excited!

✅ Incoming 4K-1st Grade
✅ Incoming 6th Grade
✅ Fun activities and a chance to get familiar with routines before the first day of school

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the 2026-2027 school year!

Sign up here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/summer-school-2026

We can't wait to welcome our newest Panthers and help them get off to a great start! 💜🤍 #EllsworthPanthers #JumpStart2026 #BackToSchool
about 1 month ago, ECSD Admin
☀️ Forever Summer Break: Karen Klawitter

We're wrapping up our retiree celebration by recognizing Karen Klawitter, who is retiring after 19 years as a Teaching Assistant.

Karen has spent nearly two decades supporting students and staff with kindness, encouragement, and a willingness to help wherever she was needed. Her dedication has made a positive difference in the lives of so many students.

Congratulations on your retirement, Karen! Thank you for your years of service to Ellsworth. We hope your forever summer break is everything you've dreamed of and more! 💜☀️
about 2 months ago, ECSD Admin
☀️ Forever Summer Break: Karen Klawitter We're wrapping up our retiree celebration by recognizing Karen Klawitter, who is retiring after 19 years as a Teaching Assistant. Karen has spent nearly two decades supporting students and staff with kindness, encouragement, and a willingness to help wherever she was needed. Her dedication has made a positive difference in the lives of so many students. Congratulations on your retirement, Karen! Thank you for your years of service to Ellsworth. We hope your forever summer break is everything you've dreamed of and more! 💜☀️
☀️ Forever Summer Break: Lynette Winger

Today's spotlight is Lynette Winger, who is retiring after 31 years as a Special Education Paraprofessional.

Throughout her career, Lynette has made a difference in the lives of countless students through her patience, compassion, and unwavering support. Her caring heart and dedication have helped students reach their goals and feel valued every step of the way.

Congratulations, Lynette! We wish you all the happiness as you begin your forever summer break. 💜
about 2 months ago, ECSD Admin
☀️ Forever Summer Break: Lynette Winger Today's spotlight is Lynette Winger, who is retiring after 31 years as a Special Education Paraprofessional. Throughout her career, Lynette has made a difference in the lives of countless students through her patience, compassion, and unwavering support. Her caring heart and dedication have helped students reach their goals and feel valued every step of the way. Congratulations, Lynette! We wish you all the happiness as you begin your forever summer break. 💜