🪵✨ Hands-on learning in action!
Our foreign exchange student Max Revolta-Piot has been hard at work in General Woods class, putting time and care into building his own table. It’s been great to see his focus, creativity, and craftsmanship come together as the project takes shape.
We love seeing students learn new skills and take pride in what they create. Nice work, Max! 💜🐾
Our foreign exchange student Max Revolta-Piot has been hard at work in General Woods class, putting time and care into building his own table. It’s been great to see his focus, creativity, and craftsmanship come together as the project takes shape.
We love seeing students learn new skills and take pride in what they create. Nice work, Max! 💜🐾
🩺 A Message from the School Nurse 🩺
We want to remind families about important guidelines to help keep everyone healthy this season:
🌡️ Fever: If your child has a fever of 100.0°F or higher, they should remain at home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
🤢 Vomiting or Diarrhea: If your child experiences vomiting or excessive diarrhea (three or more episodes within 24 hours), they can return to school once they have been free of symptoms for 24 hours.
🔍 Please monitor your student’s health closely before sending them to school. If they are feeling unwell with symptoms like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, allow them to recover at home to help reduce the spread of illness within our buildings.
Your efforts make a big difference in keeping everyone well. Thank you for your cooperation and care! 💙
We want to remind families about important guidelines to help keep everyone healthy this season:
🌡️ Fever: If your child has a fever of 100.0°F or higher, they should remain at home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
🤢 Vomiting or Diarrhea: If your child experiences vomiting or excessive diarrhea (three or more episodes within 24 hours), they can return to school once they have been free of symptoms for 24 hours.
🔍 Please monitor your student’s health closely before sending them to school. If they are feeling unwell with symptoms like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, allow them to recover at home to help reduce the spread of illness within our buildings.
Your efforts make a big difference in keeping everyone well. Thank you for your cooperation and care! 💙
The Ellsworth Community School District will hold a child development screening (ages 3, 4 & 5 years old) day on February 4, 2026 at the Ellsworth Elementary School.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about your child’s development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor and play skills. During the screening your child will participate in a playgroup where social, communication, motor and early learning skills will be observed. In addition, your child’s vision and hearing will be screened. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
FUTURE SCREENING DATES:
March 18, 2029
April 15, 2026
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about your child’s development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor and play skills. During the screening your child will participate in a playgroup where social, communication, motor and early learning skills will be observed. In addition, your child’s vision and hearing will be screened. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
FUTURE SCREENING DATES:
March 18, 2029
April 15, 2026
🎭 EMS Musical Tickets Are On Sale! 🎶
Come support our talented students at Ellsworth Middle School and enjoy a great night of theater.
Show Dates & Times:
📅 Thursday, Feb 5 at 7:00pm
📅 Friday, Feb 6 at 7:00pm
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 at 7:00pm
📅 Sunday, Feb 8 at 2:00pm
🎟️ Tickets:
Grab yours here: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699?activity=Performing%20Arts
We’d love to see a full house cheering on our EMS performers! 💜👏
Come support our talented students at Ellsworth Middle School and enjoy a great night of theater.
Show Dates & Times:
📅 Thursday, Feb 5 at 7:00pm
📅 Friday, Feb 6 at 7:00pm
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 at 7:00pm
📅 Sunday, Feb 8 at 2:00pm
🎟️ Tickets:
Grab yours here: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699?activity=Performing%20Arts
We’d love to see a full house cheering on our EMS performers! 💜👏
Community Ed Sunday Spotlight ✨
Looking for something creative, fun, or totally different? This week’s Community Education offerings have a little bit of everything!
💖 Galentine/Valentine Jewelry Making Party
Design your own one-of-a-kind jewelry using colorful beads and adorable charms. This relaxing, hands-on class lets you create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, key chains, zipper pulls, pins, and more. With thousands of beads and charms to choose from, you’ll leave with multiple pieces that match your style.
🐉 Dragon Fest
Calling all dragon and fantasy fans! Join us on this ECSD no-school day for a dragon-themed celebration. Dress up in your favorite dragon gear, play trivia, create dragon eggs and other crafts, talk about beloved book series, and take on breakout challenges. Registration opens February 1 through the library.
🎹🎸 Instant Piano & Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
Learn the basics of playing piano or guitar in just a few hours using the chord method professionals use. This fun, beginner-friendly online class (via Zoom) includes an online book, follow-up lessons, a class recording, and optional Q&A sessions. Open to ages 13+.
👉 Interested in these or other Community Ed offerings?
Visit our website to view the full catalog and register:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
Get involved. Get connected. Try something new 💜🐾
Looking for something creative, fun, or totally different? This week’s Community Education offerings have a little bit of everything!
💖 Galentine/Valentine Jewelry Making Party
Design your own one-of-a-kind jewelry using colorful beads and adorable charms. This relaxing, hands-on class lets you create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, key chains, zipper pulls, pins, and more. With thousands of beads and charms to choose from, you’ll leave with multiple pieces that match your style.
🐉 Dragon Fest
Calling all dragon and fantasy fans! Join us on this ECSD no-school day for a dragon-themed celebration. Dress up in your favorite dragon gear, play trivia, create dragon eggs and other crafts, talk about beloved book series, and take on breakout challenges. Registration opens February 1 through the library.
🎹🎸 Instant Piano & Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
Learn the basics of playing piano or guitar in just a few hours using the chord method professionals use. This fun, beginner-friendly online class (via Zoom) includes an online book, follow-up lessons, a class recording, and optional Q&A sessions. Open to ages 13+.
👉 Interested in these or other Community Ed offerings?
Visit our website to view the full catalog and register:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
Get involved. Get connected. Try something new 💜🐾
Due to school being closed today, January 6, we needed to make a few changes to the lunch menu for the rest of the week. 🍽️
Updated lunch menu:
• Wednesday: Cheeseburger Menu
• Thursday: Orange Chicken Menu
• Friday: Pizza Menu
Thank you for your flexibility, and we’ll see everyone back at school tomorrow! 💜🐾
Due to current road conditions, the Ellsworth Community School District is now closed for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Due to road conditions, the Ellsworth Community School District will be 2 hours late on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 with no morning 4YK or PKC.
MENU CHANGE:
Tuesday will be the Orange Chicken.
Wednesday will be the Cheeseburger.
Tuesday will be the Orange Chicken.
Wednesday will be the Cheeseburger.
Community Ed Sunday Spotlight ✨
Ready to get creative, try something new, or learn something helpful? Check out this week's Community Education offerings!
🎨 Fused Glass Classes (All taught by the same instructor)
If you love hands-on art projects, these fused glass classes are a great way to create something beautiful and unique. No experience needed and all supplies are provided.
Fused Glass Garden Mushrooms
Design a 6” round fused glass mushroom top displayed on a 10” brass stand. A whimsical addition to any garden or a fun gift idea.
Fused Glass Bowl or Plate
Create your own 8” x 8” fused glass bowl or plate that’s both functional and decorative.
Fused Glass 12” Garden Stakes
🥋 Tae Kwon Do
This Korean-style martial art focuses on self-defense using hands and feet, with an emphasis on self-control and confidence. Limited contact is used, with increased challenges as students progress. Open to participants ages 8 and up.
Questions or sign-up: Todd Straub • todd.straub@yahoo.com
• 715-222-6247
🩺 ABCDs of Medicare
A helpful workshop for those aging into Medicare or assisting someone who is. Learn the basics of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, with time for questions at the end.
👉 Interested in these or other Community Ed offerings?
Visit our website to view the full catalog and register:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
Get involved. Get connected. Try something new 💜🐾
Ready to get creative, try something new, or learn something helpful? Check out this week's Community Education offerings!
🎨 Fused Glass Classes (All taught by the same instructor)
If you love hands-on art projects, these fused glass classes are a great way to create something beautiful and unique. No experience needed and all supplies are provided.
Fused Glass Garden Mushrooms
Design a 6” round fused glass mushroom top displayed on a 10” brass stand. A whimsical addition to any garden or a fun gift idea.
Fused Glass Bowl or Plate
Create your own 8” x 8” fused glass bowl or plate that’s both functional and decorative.
Fused Glass 12” Garden Stakes
🥋 Tae Kwon Do
This Korean-style martial art focuses on self-defense using hands and feet, with an emphasis on self-control and confidence. Limited contact is used, with increased challenges as students progress. Open to participants ages 8 and up.
Questions or sign-up: Todd Straub • todd.straub@yahoo.com
• 715-222-6247
🩺 ABCDs of Medicare
A helpful workshop for those aging into Medicare or assisting someone who is. Learn the basics of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, with time for questions at the end.
👉 Interested in these or other Community Ed offerings?
Visit our website to view the full catalog and register:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
Get involved. Get connected. Try something new 💜🐾
Mrs. Matzek's Vocational Family & Consumer Science students have had some sweet days in the kitchen making sugar cookies🎄🍪✨
From measuring and mixing to baking and frosting, students worked together to make (and decorate!) delicious sugar cookies while building real-world skills like teamwork, following recipes, kitchen safety, and creativity.
Learning is even better when you can enjoy the results—great job, everyone!
From measuring and mixing to baking and frosting, students worked together to make (and decorate!) delicious sugar cookies while building real-world skills like teamwork, following recipes, kitchen safety, and creativity.
Learning is even better when you can enjoy the results—great job, everyone!
🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟
This month we want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for our dedicated school board members. Their leadership, thoughtful guidance, and countless hours of service make a real difference for our students, staff, and community.
Thank you to our 2025–2026 school board:
📌 Julie Lundstrom – President
📌 Kurt Buckner – Vice President
📌 Michael Petersen – Treasurer
📌 Gary Kressin – Clerk
📌 Steven Mark – Member
📌 Charlie Kummer – Member
📌 Jay Acker – Member
We appreciate your commitment to student success and support of our schools. Your work matters! 💜📚
This month we want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for our dedicated school board members. Their leadership, thoughtful guidance, and countless hours of service make a real difference for our students, staff, and community.
Thank you to our 2025–2026 school board:
📌 Julie Lundstrom – President
📌 Kurt Buckner – Vice President
📌 Michael Petersen – Treasurer
📌 Gary Kressin – Clerk
📌 Steven Mark – Member
📌 Charlie Kummer – Member
📌 Jay Acker – Member
We appreciate your commitment to student success and support of our schools. Your work matters! 💜📚
❄️ Third Grade Winter Fun! ❄️
Our third graders wrapped up the Tuesday before winter break with a well-earned reward party! They headed outside to enjoy the fresh air, plenty of sledding, and lots of smiles. 🛷☃️
What a fun way to celebrate their hard work before heading into break!
Our third graders wrapped up the Tuesday before winter break with a well-earned reward party! They headed outside to enjoy the fresh air, plenty of sledding, and lots of smiles. 🛷☃️
What a fun way to celebrate their hard work before heading into break!
📸 Catching up on photos from before winter break was dismissed!
We had so much fun happening in our buildings, and we’re excited to finally start sharing it all. There was a lot of joy, creativity, and school spirit packed into those last days before break.
At Ellsworth High School, students wrapped things up with a Holiday Fest filled with fun games and an ugly sweater contest that did not disappoint 🎄😄
Thanks for your patience as we catch up. More fun photos coming your way!
We had so much fun happening in our buildings, and we’re excited to finally start sharing it all. There was a lot of joy, creativity, and school spirit packed into those last days before break.
At Ellsworth High School, students wrapped things up with a Holiday Fest filled with fun games and an ugly sweater contest that did not disappoint 🎄😄
Thanks for your patience as we catch up. More fun photos coming your way!
🌱 Big news for Ellsworth and it all started with our students! 🌱
At the Ellsworth High School Holiday Pep Fest on 12/23, we were excited to share that the Village of Ellsworth has been awarded a $25,000 Urban Forestry Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
This milestone began as a student-led idea. As part of their Capstone Project, students Cameron Lutfi, Thomas Helseth, Milan Johnson, Max Olson, and Jacob Michels presented to the Village Board earlier this year with a vision for Ellsworth to place a stronger focus on trees, sustainability, and becoming a Tree City USA community. They shared how trees contribute to the health, beauty, and long-term vitality of a community, and their work helped spark the decision to apply for this grant.
The funding will support the development of an urban forestry program, helping Ellsworth grow in thoughtful and sustainable ways for years to come.
A huge thank you to these students for their leadership, research, and willingness to speak up. This is a great example of how local leadership can start at any age. We’re proud of you and excited for what’s ahead for Ellsworth! 👏🌳
At the Ellsworth High School Holiday Pep Fest on 12/23, we were excited to share that the Village of Ellsworth has been awarded a $25,000 Urban Forestry Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
This milestone began as a student-led idea. As part of their Capstone Project, students Cameron Lutfi, Thomas Helseth, Milan Johnson, Max Olson, and Jacob Michels presented to the Village Board earlier this year with a vision for Ellsworth to place a stronger focus on trees, sustainability, and becoming a Tree City USA community. They shared how trees contribute to the health, beauty, and long-term vitality of a community, and their work helped spark the decision to apply for this grant.
The funding will support the development of an urban forestry program, helping Ellsworth grow in thoughtful and sustainable ways for years to come.
A huge thank you to these students for their leadership, research, and willingness to speak up. This is a great example of how local leadership can start at any age. We’re proud of you and excited for what’s ahead for Ellsworth! 👏🌳
Community Ed Sunday Spotlight ✨
There’s something for every age in this week’s Community Education lineup. Take a look!
📚🔬 Book Drop: STEM Storytime Series
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Book Drop is a free STEM Storytime series from Twin Cities PBS and STAR Net. Designed for kids ages 4–8 (all ages welcome!), this program blends hands-on science activities with storytelling to spark curiosity and a love of learning. Join EPL Youth Services Librarian Ms. Caroline for one, two, three, or all four special evening storytimes.
🏐 Adult Volleyball Open Gym
Grab your friends and come play! This is open gym volleyball for adults with an open-play format. All skill levels are welcome, and we’ll play with whoever shows up.
🧠 Boost Your Brain & Memory Class
This four-session course supports brain health and memory for older adults. Participants will learn practical, everyday strategies through engaging videos, helpful handouts, and hands-on activities focused on improving memory and cognitive wellness.
👉 Interested in these or other Community Ed offerings?
Visit our website to view the full catalog and register:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
Get involved. Get connected. Try something new 💜🐾
There’s something for every age in this week’s Community Education lineup. Take a look!
📚🔬 Book Drop: STEM Storytime Series
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Book Drop is a free STEM Storytime series from Twin Cities PBS and STAR Net. Designed for kids ages 4–8 (all ages welcome!), this program blends hands-on science activities with storytelling to spark curiosity and a love of learning. Join EPL Youth Services Librarian Ms. Caroline for one, two, three, or all four special evening storytimes.
🏐 Adult Volleyball Open Gym
Grab your friends and come play! This is open gym volleyball for adults with an open-play format. All skill levels are welcome, and we’ll play with whoever shows up.
🧠 Boost Your Brain & Memory Class
This four-session course supports brain health and memory for older adults. Participants will learn practical, everyday strategies through engaging videos, helpful handouts, and hands-on activities focused on improving memory and cognitive wellness.
👉 Interested in these or other Community Ed offerings?
Visit our website to view the full catalog and register:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
Get involved. Get connected. Try something new 💜🐾
PKC is cancelled tomorrow, Monday December 29th due to the winter storm warning.
Today’s the day! 🏊♂️💜
Thanks to the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation, entry to the Klaas Jonas Pool is completely FREE today and again tomorrow!
If you’re looking for something to do over break, grab the kids, beat the boredom, and enjoy some swim time.
No passes needed - just show up and have fun!
Have a great day at the pool, Panthers! 🐾
Thanks to the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation, entry to the Klaas Jonas Pool is completely FREE today and again tomorrow!
If you’re looking for something to do over break, grab the kids, beat the boredom, and enjoy some swim time.
No passes needed - just show up and have fun!
Have a great day at the pool, Panthers! 🐾
⛷️❄️Enjoy your winter break!!❄️⛷️
Using an emoji what plans do you have? ☃️
We will see our students & staff back on January 5th, 2026. Have a safe and relaxing break.
Using an emoji what plans do you have? ☃️
We will see our students & staff back on January 5th, 2026. Have a safe and relaxing break.
❄️ This week, high school students were greeted with a fun surprise when they walked through the doors. An indoor igloo!
Students could sign up to make indoor s’mores with our new principal, Ms. Burch. It was a great way to connect, share some laughs, and wrap up the week heading into winter break. 🔥🍫🏔️
Sometimes the little moments make the biggest memories. 💜🐾
Students could sign up to make indoor s’mores with our new principal, Ms. Burch. It was a great way to connect, share some laughs, and wrap up the week heading into winter break. 🔥🍫🏔️
Sometimes the little moments make the biggest memories. 💜🐾
