🎓 Day 2 of our Countdown to Cap & Gown!
Another group of incredible seniors getting closer to their big moment. The Class of 2026 has brought leadership, talent, and Panther Pride to EHS!
Congratulations Panthers! 💜🖤
Another group of incredible seniors getting closer to their big moment. The Class of 2026 has brought leadership, talent, and Panther Pride to EHS!
Congratulations Panthers! 💜🖤
Some exciting new things are coming to the ECSD Fitness Center this summer!
We’re rolling out a Summer Membership option and starting up a weekly Pickleball Night at the high school - great ways to stay active, have fun, and connect with others in the community.
Whether you’re looking to get in a workout or try something new like pickleball, there’s something for everyone!
Check out the details in the graphics below 👇
If you have questions or want more information, reach out to Derek at staleyd@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
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We’re rolling out a Summer Membership option and starting up a weekly Pickleball Night at the high school - great ways to stay active, have fun, and connect with others in the community.
Whether you’re looking to get in a workout or try something new like pickleball, there’s something for everyone!
Check out the details in the graphics below 👇
If you have questions or want more information, reach out to Derek at staleyd@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
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🎓 Day 1 of 21 – Countdown to Cap & Gown!
We’re kicking off our celebration of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2026! Over the next 21 days we’ll be highlighting our amazing seniors as they get closer to graduation.
Let’s hear it for these Panthers! 💜🐾
We’re kicking off our celebration of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2026! Over the next 21 days we’ll be highlighting our amazing seniors as they get closer to graduation.
Let’s hear it for these Panthers! 💜🐾
Our seniors are making big moves! 🎓✨
Friday, May 1st is National Decision Day and some of our Seniors proudly show off their next steps—whether it’s college, career, military, or beyond.
We couldn’t be more excited to see where their journeys take them - they have less than 13 school days to go!
Once a Panther, always a Panther. 💜
#DecisionDay #ClassOf2026
Friday, May 1st is National Decision Day and some of our Seniors proudly show off their next steps—whether it’s college, career, military, or beyond.
We couldn’t be more excited to see where their journeys take them - they have less than 13 school days to go!
Once a Panther, always a Panther. 💜
#DecisionDay #ClassOf2026
Today we celebrate Lunch Hero Day!
We are so grateful for the incredible food service staff across the district who work hard every single day to keep our students fueled and ready to learn. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they do it all with a smile and care about every student they serve.
Thank you for the meals you prepare, the kindness you show, and the difference you make in our schools. Be sure to give our lunch heroes a big THANK YOU today!
Now for a little fun… there’s a big debate happening at the middle school right now 👀
Which is the superior lunch: tater tot hotdish or orange chicken?
We are so grateful for the incredible food service staff across the district who work hard every single day to keep our students fueled and ready to learn. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they do it all with a smile and care about every student they serve.
Thank you for the meals you prepare, the kindness you show, and the difference you make in our schools. Be sure to give our lunch heroes a big THANK YOU today!
Now for a little fun… there’s a big debate happening at the middle school right now 👀
Which is the superior lunch: tater tot hotdish or orange chicken?
Today we celebrate School Principal Day and recognize the outstanding leaders who help make Ellsworth Community School District such a special place to learn and grow. 💜
🏫 EHS – Marcy Burch & Rob Heller
🏫 EMS – Olin Morrison & Mark Stoesz(coming out of retirement to help out at the MS)
🏫 EES – Mary Zimmerman & Jeremy Nygaard
Thank you for your leadership, support, and dedication to our students, staff, and families each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are proud to celebrate you today.
#PantherPride 💜🐾
🏫 EHS – Marcy Burch & Rob Heller
🏫 EMS – Olin Morrison & Mark Stoesz(coming out of retirement to help out at the MS)
🏫 EES – Mary Zimmerman & Jeremy Nygaard
Thank you for your leadership, support, and dedication to our students, staff, and families each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are proud to celebrate you today.
#PantherPride 💜🐾
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜
This shout out comes from the EES Intervention Team, recognizing our incredible Reading Specialist, Karen Thoen!
“We would like to give a hearty shout out to Karen Thoen for her hard work and dedication! Karen is an awesome mentor to our staff. She has spent countless hours training others, reviewing data, and helping implement curriculum, all while teaching several groups of students throughout the day and managing duties at multiple buildings. She has a wealth of knowledge and has a profound impact on everyone in our district.
Karen has brought many opportunities for reading to EES. She leads the Literacy Team with amazing ideas and opportunities for our families. Each year, she does an excellent job running the Scholastic Book Fair. Last school year, she introduced us to the One School, One Book reading event. Karen shines during I Love to Read Month in February, guiding the school into all kinds of fun reading activities.
Thank you, Karen, for all you do to bring literacy alive in our school!”
Karen, your passion for literacy and dedication to both students and staff does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the impact you make every single day! 💜📚
This shout out comes from the EES Intervention Team, recognizing our incredible Reading Specialist, Karen Thoen!
“We would like to give a hearty shout out to Karen Thoen for her hard work and dedication! Karen is an awesome mentor to our staff. She has spent countless hours training others, reviewing data, and helping implement curriculum, all while teaching several groups of students throughout the day and managing duties at multiple buildings. She has a wealth of knowledge and has a profound impact on everyone in our district.
Karen has brought many opportunities for reading to EES. She leads the Literacy Team with amazing ideas and opportunities for our families. Each year, she does an excellent job running the Scholastic Book Fair. Last school year, she introduced us to the One School, One Book reading event. Karen shines during I Love to Read Month in February, guiding the school into all kinds of fun reading activities.
Thank you, Karen, for all you do to bring literacy alive in our school!”
Karen, your passion for literacy and dedication to both students and staff does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the impact you make every single day! 💜📚
🎳 Kindergarten fun in action!
Some of our kindergarten students were working on partners of 10 in a hands-on way—by bowling! After each turn, they counted how many pins were knocked down and how many were still standing, then wrote an equation to match.
Learning + movement = a great day in kindergarten! 💜
Some of our kindergarten students were working on partners of 10 in a hands-on way—by bowling! After each turn, they counted how many pins were knocked down and how many were still standing, then wrote an equation to match.
Learning + movement = a great day in kindergarten! 💜
Students in Mrs. Matzek’s Relationships class put their teamwork and communication skills to the test in a puzzle competition!
Teams raced to see who could complete a 100-piece puzzle the fastest, and they had a blast doing it. The winning group finished in just over 10 minutes-impressive! 👏
It was a fun way to take what they’re learning and apply it to a real-world challenge. Great work, Panthers!
Teams raced to see who could complete a 100-piece puzzle the fastest, and they had a blast doing it. The winning group finished in just over 10 minutes-impressive! 👏
It was a fun way to take what they’re learning and apply it to a real-world challenge. Great work, Panthers!
🌱🌸 The EHS Greenhouse is OPENING this weekend! 🌸🌱
Stop by and check out all the great plants our Ag Ed & FFA students have been growing! You’ll find hanging baskets, flowers, veggies, herbs, and more! Perfect for getting your gardens started.
🗓 Hours:
• Friday: 3:30–7 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM–2 PM
💳 Payment Options: Cash, Check, or Venmo
All proceeds go right back into supporting next year’s greenhouse program and supplies. We’d love to see you there! 💜🌿
Stop by and check out all the great plants our Ag Ed & FFA students have been growing! You’ll find hanging baskets, flowers, veggies, herbs, and more! Perfect for getting your gardens started.
🗓 Hours:
• Friday: 3:30–7 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM–2 PM
💳 Payment Options: Cash, Check, or Venmo
All proceeds go right back into supporting next year’s greenhouse program and supplies. We’d love to see you there! 💜🌿
🧀🌮 A few weeks ago in LCCE at the high school, students kicked off a hands-on cooking unit and it was a hit!
They started by planning out their recipe and building a shopping list, then took a trip to Nilssen’s to pick up everything they needed. After that, it was time to get cooking!
With help from Mrs. Bach-Whalen and Mrs. Allen, students made (and enjoyed!) their own nachos. A fun way to build real-life skills and try something new. 💜
They started by planning out their recipe and building a shopping list, then took a trip to Nilssen’s to pick up everything they needed. After that, it was time to get cooking!
With help from Mrs. Bach-Whalen and Mrs. Allen, students made (and enjoyed!) their own nachos. A fun way to build real-life skills and try something new. 💜
✨ Prom 2026 was a night to remember as students celebrated in style and recognized this year’s special award winners!
👑 Prom King was Cooper Olson and Prom Queen was Molly Abbas, who were also voted the “Perfect Pair.”
Other honors included Most Hilarious: Cooper Brown and Alyssa Davis, Class Sweethearts: Bridget Dendinger and Abby Hinrichs, Friendliest Juniors: Breken Young and D.J. Brenner, Most Sociable: Daniel Berg and Gavin Wittenberg, and Best Dressed: Rowan Nelson and Cayman Anderson.
Congratulations to all for helping make Prom 2026 such a fun and memorable evening!
👑 Prom King was Cooper Olson and Prom Queen was Molly Abbas, who were also voted the “Perfect Pair.”
Other honors included Most Hilarious: Cooper Brown and Alyssa Davis, Class Sweethearts: Bridget Dendinger and Abby Hinrichs, Friendliest Juniors: Breken Young and D.J. Brenner, Most Sociable: Daniel Berg and Gavin Wittenberg, and Best Dressed: Rowan Nelson and Cayman Anderson.
Congratulations to all for helping make Prom 2026 such a fun and memorable evening!
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Out 🐾💜
Today’s Panther Pride Staff Shout Out goes to Sam Elling at Ellsworth High School, who was nominated by 2021 graduate Shelby Schultz.
Shelby shared that Mr. Elling was one of the main reasons she decided to become a teacher herself. She said he cares deeply about his students and that there was never a dull moment in his class.
His classroom was a favorite place to be because students felt safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and truly enjoy learning. That kind of environment leaves a lasting impact.
Shelby believes he has influenced the lives of all of his students, not just her and that’s the kind of legacy every educator hopes to leave.
Thank you, Mr. Elling, for inspiring the next generation of teachers and for creating a classroom where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. 💜🐾
If you’d like to nominate a staff member for a Panther Pride Staff Shout Out, you can do so here:
https://forms.gle/DS276jvHJqfCuvGr6
Today’s Panther Pride Staff Shout Out goes to Sam Elling at Ellsworth High School, who was nominated by 2021 graduate Shelby Schultz.
Shelby shared that Mr. Elling was one of the main reasons she decided to become a teacher herself. She said he cares deeply about his students and that there was never a dull moment in his class.
His classroom was a favorite place to be because students felt safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and truly enjoy learning. That kind of environment leaves a lasting impact.
Shelby believes he has influenced the lives of all of his students, not just her and that’s the kind of legacy every educator hopes to leave.
Thank you, Mr. Elling, for inspiring the next generation of teachers and for creating a classroom where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. 💜🐾
If you’d like to nominate a staff member for a Panther Pride Staff Shout Out, you can do so here:
https://forms.gle/DS276jvHJqfCuvGr6
The Mosaic Birdbath Community Ed Class this Saturday is cancelled due to low registrations.
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜
In honor of National Library Week, today’s shout out goes to Buena Farrell, our amazing middle school library lady, nominated by Pia Freeman!
Pia shared:
“Shout-out to Buena Farrell, our amazing school librarian! Buena is so creative, kind, and endlessly supportive of our students. She genuinely knows all the ins and outs of our middle school and regularly goes above and beyond especially through the incredible Panther Time activities she runs. Her work enriches learning, builds school connectedness, and makes the library a place where 6th, 7th, and 8th graders all want to be. We are so grateful for everything you do!”
Thank you, Mrs. Farrell, for creating such a welcoming, engaging space for our students and for all the heart you put into EMS every single day! 💜📚
💜 Can’t make it to Prom Grand March or weren’t able to get a ticket? We’ve got you covered!
We will be live streaming the Prom Grand March so you can still enjoy all the fun, fashion, and special moments from wherever you are.
Tune in here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=3808581
We will be live streaming the Prom Grand March so you can still enjoy all the fun, fashion, and special moments from wherever you are.
Tune in here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=3808581
Yesterday was National Kindergarten Day, and we hope our kindergarten friends had the very best day just being their wonderful selves! 💜
Your smiles, laughter, curiosity, and big imaginations make our schools brighter every single day. We are so lucky to have you in the Ellsworth Community School District family.
Keep learning, growing, and shining, little Panthers! 🐾
Your smiles, laughter, curiosity, and big imaginations make our schools brighter every single day. We are so lucky to have you in the Ellsworth Community School District family.
Keep learning, growing, and shining, little Panthers! 🐾
📚✨ It’s National Library Week, and we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing library staff at ECSD! ✨📚
A huge thank you to Ms. Nelson & Mrs. Harstad at EES, Mrs. Campbell at EHS, and Mrs. Farrell at EMS. These wonderful ladies do so much each day to support our students, inspire a love of reading, help with learning, and create welcoming spaces for all. 💜
We are so thankful for everything you do for our Panther community! 🐾 #NationalLibraryWeek #PantherPride
A huge thank you to Ms. Nelson & Mrs. Harstad at EES, Mrs. Campbell at EHS, and Mrs. Farrell at EMS. These wonderful ladies do so much each day to support our students, inspire a love of reading, help with learning, and create welcoming spaces for all. 💜
We are so thankful for everything you do for our Panther community! 🐾 #NationalLibraryWeek #PantherPride
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to change the menu for Tuesday, April 21 to popcorn chicken and chips, veggies and fruit.
So sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Out 🐾💜
Today’s Panther Pride Staff Shout Out goes to Renee Helgeson, our 8th Grade Science teacher, who was nominated by parent Jackie P.
Jackie shared that Ms. Helgeson is always positive and always has a smile. She has made her daughter feel safe, loved, and important which is something every parent hopes for when their child walks through the school doors each day.
Jackie also shared how Renee goes out of her way to say hello, make connections, and truly see her students. That extra effort makes a lasting impact.
She goes above and beyond not only as a teacher, but as a staff member and role model.
Thank you, Ms. Helgeson, for the positivity, care, and dedication you bring to your students every day. It truly makes a difference. 💜🐾
If you’d like to nominate a staff member for a Panther Pride Staff Shout Out, you can do so here:
https://forms.gle/DS276jvHJqfCuvGr6
Today’s Panther Pride Staff Shout Out goes to Renee Helgeson, our 8th Grade Science teacher, who was nominated by parent Jackie P.
Jackie shared that Ms. Helgeson is always positive and always has a smile. She has made her daughter feel safe, loved, and important which is something every parent hopes for when their child walks through the school doors each day.
Jackie also shared how Renee goes out of her way to say hello, make connections, and truly see her students. That extra effort makes a lasting impact.
She goes above and beyond not only as a teacher, but as a staff member and role model.
Thank you, Ms. Helgeson, for the positivity, care, and dedication you bring to your students every day. It truly makes a difference. 💜🐾
If you’d like to nominate a staff member for a Panther Pride Staff Shout Out, you can do so here:
https://forms.gle/DS276jvHJqfCuvGr6
