A special thank you to the EES Parents Club, the Ellsworth School Foundation, and the amazing chaperones & staff in creating lasting memories for our students! 💜
Our LCCE students put many of the skills they’ve learned throughout the year into action with a special final project: the $5 Lunch Challenge!
Students began by brainstorming a meal that was reasonably healthy, budget-friendly, and within their own cooking abilities. They then took a trip to Nilssen’s, where each student shopped for their ingredients, stayed within budget, and paid for their purchases independently.
Today, they brought their plans to life by preparing and cooking their lunches. It was a wonderful opportunity to practice meal planning, budgeting, shopping, cooking, and decision-making skills—all while having fun!
Some of the meals included turkey sandwiches, pizza with a side of grape tomatoes, and scrambled eggs with toast. Everyone did a fantastic job, and the students were proud to enjoy the meals they planned and prepared themselves!
Mrs. Paul's dedication, passion, and commitment to her students make a lasting impact each and every day. Her ability to inspire young learners, build meaningful relationships, and create a positive classroom environment embodies the very best of education.
This special recognition is made possible through the generosity of Vino in the Valley and the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Paul on this well-deserved honor! 💜🐾
For the past couple of weeks, Ms. Matter's 4K students have been busy growing their very own "grass heads." After carefully watering and watching them grow, the grass was finally long enough for a very important job... haircuts!
The students had so much fun giving their grassy friends fresh new styles while learning about how plants grow. From buzz cuts to wild hairstyles, creativity was definitely on display in the classroom!
Great job, 4K gardeners!
As we head into summer break, we want to make sure our ECSD families know about local food resources that are available throughout Pierce County should you need them.
The Pierce County Community Food Resource Directory includes information about:
🥫 Local food pantries
🍽️ Free community meals
👶 WIC services for families with young children
🍎 FoodShare and other nutrition assistance programs
No family should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Please take a few minutes to review the attached resource guide and keep it handy throughout the summer.
If you have questions about resources available to your family, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school's office for assistance.
We hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and enjoyable summer! 💜
#PantherPride
🍔☀️ Mrs. Johnson’s Foods 2 class wrapped up their breads unit with some delicious homemade hamburger buns!
To celebrate all their hard work, students took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed outside to grill burgers to enjoy on their freshly made buns. What a fun (and tasty!) way to finish the unit while putting their skills to work.
Great job, Foods 2 students! 💜🐾 #PantherPride
Students were challenged to bring in three items to describe in Spanish while their classmates practiced their speaking skills by asking at least three questions in Spanish about each item. It was a great way to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and make learning interactive and fun!
The students did a wonderful job, and we wanted to share a few pictures from their presentations.
Bonus cuteness alert: 🐹 Carly Girdeen even brought in her guinea pig, Moose, to be part of the fun!
Great job, Spanish 4 students! 💜🐾
It’s time to mark your calendars for our upcoming Athletic Code Meetings for the 2026-27 school year!
As they prepare for their next steps beyond high school, each student was also gifted an item of their choice to help support their future career pathway. 💼✨
A special thank you to our high school mentors who supported, guided, and encouraged these students throughout their journey. Your mentorship played an important role in their success, and we are so grateful for the impact you’ve made.
We are incredibly proud of all of our YA completers, including those who were unable to attend the ceremony, and we can’t wait to see where their future career paths take them next.
💜 Congratulations to our EHS YA students! Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾
🎓 Can’t make it to graduation in person tonight? We’ve got you covered!
Watch the Ellsworth High School Graduation Ceremony live.
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Please remember: Everyone age 2 and older must have a ticket to attend in person.
📺 Watch the livestream here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=4047572
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as they get ready to walk across the stage! 🎉🎓
🎓 Day 21 – Final Countdown to Cap & Gown
Our last senior spotlight before graduation as we celebrate the Ellsworth High School Class of 2026.
Congratulations to every member of the Class of 2026. Your Panther family is proud of you! 💜🖤🤍
Today’s shout out is for Alyssa Matzek!
“Alyssa is a tremendous teammate. She is extremely passionate about her students and truly a top-notch teacher in our district. She is ALWAYS willing to go above and beyond, especially when it comes to supporting students.
She wears many hats that help support staff and create amazing experiences for students. These include Senior Class Advisor, Student Council Advisor, leader of Homecoming Week, valued member of the Building Leadership Team, Graduation Ceremony Coordinator, and so much more from organizing staff potlucks to holiday festivities.
She is very much a fountain when it’s easy to be a drain, and we are so lucky to have her on our team. ECSD is a better place because of Alyssa!”
Thank you, Alyssa, for your energy, leadership, and all the ways you go the extra mile for students and staff. Your impact is felt across the entire district! 💜
We’re celebrating another group of incredible Panthers.
For some of our ECSD staff, graduation hits a little differently this year as they celebrate their own seniors crossing the stage soon. We hope these families are enjoying every last concert, game, ceremony, and late-night memory before graduation day arrives. 💜
The tassels are getting closer to turning.
We’re celebrating our staff families who are getting ready to watch their seniors take that walk across the stage in just a few short days. Panther Pride forever! 🐾
Today’s shout out comes from Pia Freeman, recognizing our amazing teaching assistants Kim Maier, Kris Hines, and Cassie Hewitt!
Pia shared:
“Shout-out to our incredible teaching assistants—Kim Maier, Kris Hines, and Cassie Hewitt! These amazing ladies are fierce advocates for our students, supporting them through all the heavy lifting that comes with middle school. They work tirelessly every day and still manage to be the kindest, most fun, and positive staff around. We are so grateful for your unyielding support—our students thrive because of you!”
Thank you, Kim, Kris, and Cassie, for the heart, energy, and dedication you bring to EMS every single day. You make a difference! 💜
