🎓 Day 20 – One more day to go!
We’re celebrating another group of incredible Panthers.
We’re celebrating another group of incredible Panthers.
🎓 The final countdown is here!
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. 💜
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. 💜
For these ECSD staff members, this season is filled with all the emotions… pride, excitement, nostalgia, and maybe a few tears too. 🎓 We’re so excited to celebrate their seniors and the amazing Class of 2026!
🐾 The countdown to cap and gown continues! Join us in celebrating ECSD staff members who are also proud parents of the Class of 2026. 💜
🎓 Day 19 – Almost there!
The tassels are getting closer to turning.
The tassels are getting closer to turning.
🎓 Cue the tissues and the cameras… graduation is almost here for these Panther families!
🎓 Behind every graduating senior is a whole support system cheering them on… and for these ECSD staff members, that support started long before senior year. 💜
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! 🐾
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! 🐾
💜🐾 Panther Pride Staff Shout Outs 🐾💜
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! 💜
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! 💜
🎓 Day 18 – The finish line is near
The Class of 2026 has left a lasting mark on Ellsworth High School.
The Class of 2026 has left a lasting mark on Ellsworth High School.
💜 This graduation season feels extra meaningful for these staff members as they cheer on their own Panthers one last time as students.
🎓 Senior year flies by fast, and we hope these ECSD families are soaking up every moment of this exciting season!
Today we recognize National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 💬💜
We are so thankful for our amazing SLPs who support our students in building communication skills, confidence, and independence every day. Whether they’re working on speech, language, or social communication, their impact goes far beyond the classroom.
Thank you for your patience, dedication, and the care you show to our students and families. Your work truly makes a difference! 👏
We are so thankful for our amazing SLPs who support our students in building communication skills, confidence, and independence every day. Whether they’re working on speech, language, or social communication, their impact goes far beyond the classroom.
Thank you for your patience, dedication, and the care you show to our students and families. Your work truly makes a difference! 👏
🎓 Day 17 – Panther Pride continues
Another amazing group of seniors ready for the future.
Another amazing group of seniors ready for the future.
🐾 One minute they’re walking into kindergarten… the next they’re putting on a cap and gown. Congratulations to our ECSD staff families celebrating a senior this year! 💜
🎓 Day 16 – Celebrating more Panther seniors
We’re getting closer to the big day!
We’re getting closer to the big day!
🎓 The tassels are almost ready to turn! We’re celebrating some of our staff members who get to experience graduation through the eyes of a proud parent this year.
🎓 Day 15 – The countdown continues
Only a few more days left in our celebration of the Class of 2026!
Only a few more days left in our celebration of the Class of 2026!
💜 From Panther parents to Panther graduates… graduation season is extra special for these ECSD staff families this year! 🎓
💜🐾 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! 💜🚌
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!
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!
