Ellsworth Community School District

🎉 EES Character Education Assembly – October!

This month, our students are committed to learning! 📚
They’re showing what it means to:
L – Listen to teachers, classmates, and instructions
E – Explore new ideas, questions, and activities
A – Achieve by completing work and doing their best
R – Respect other students, adults, and our school
N – Nurture by supporting and encouraging others 💜

We also celebrated our Phy-Ed Students of the Month! 🏅
Way to go, Panthers! Keep showing that commitment to learning every day! 🐾

💜 Positive Solutions: Families Building Positive Relationships 💜

Join us for a free class series at Ellsworth Elementary designed to help families build stronger connections and support positive behavior at home!

🧠 Mrs. Whalen shared a fun snapshot from Room 220 where Biology students have been diving into different body systems this month!

That days focus was the nervous system, and students made brain hats to help them learn all about how it works. Some were so proud of their creations they wore them the rest of the day!

💡 Calling Community Ed Instructors!
We’re building our Winter/Spring Community Education lineup and want your ideas. If you’d like to add a class or an informational item to the booklet, please fill out the form by November 7.

🗓️ Winter classes run January 5–June 1.
📩 Questions? Email Kevin Haglund at haglundk@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
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➡️ Submit your class or info here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco65cPdNCt-vOu6v22to-JvIGKEQ9M6GpFfeMrEKrfF4oyEA/viewform

Need inspiration? Here are great class ideas people love:
• Fitness & Wellness: Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, beginner pickleball, couch-to-5K, mindfulness, senior balance & mobility
• Arts & DIY: Watercolor basics, pottery, quilting, succulent terrariums, wire-wrapped jewelry, tie-dye party, woodworking 101
• Food & Garden: Instant Pot meals, sourdough basics, international cooking nights, seed starting, container gardening, beekeeping 101
• Life & Career: Financial foundations, resume and interview skills, small business startups, Canva or InDesign basics, public speaking
• Tech Made Easy: iPhone photography, Google Drive for beginners, protecting your privacy online, intro to coding
• Family & Safety: CPR/First Aid, babysitting clinic, tractor safety, winter driving skills
• Youth Enrichment: LEGO robotics, beginner coding, creative writing club, photography for teens

Let’s fill the booklet with classes our community will love. 💜🐾

🐶🐾Pudge the therapy dog working hard with her group in Relationships! 💜

🔥 Women in Welding at EHS!

Mr. Manosky recently launched a new excel program at Ellsworth High School to encourage more girls to get involved in tech and trades. Sophomore Grace Nelson is leading the way in this pilot program, learning welding skills and inspiring others to give it a try.

They’re also putting our new welding booths—part of the recent CTE renovation—to great use!

We’re excited to see this program grow and to watch more young women explore hands-on, technical careers. 💜 #PantherPride #WomenInWelding

🎣 Our 5th graders had an amazing time on their Red Wing ELC IGo field trips!

One group headed to the Alma Fishing Float and even though the fish weren’t biting much, they all agreed it was the best field trip ever!

Other students spent the day enjoying outdoor adventures like cookery, fishing, canoeing, photography, and rock climbing.

It was a perfect day for learning, exploring, and making memories outdoors! 🌞🍂

Ellsworth High School proudly presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical!
Join us for a whimsical journey into Willy Wonka’s world of pure imagination! From the golden ticket winners to the unforgettable Oompa Loompas, this musical brings the beloved story to life with dazzling performances, lively music, and a whole lot of chocolatey charm.
Whether you're young or just young at heart, this magical production will leave you humming, laughing, and dreaming of candy lands. Don't miss your chance to step inside the factory gates!
Invite your friends, share the magic, and get ready for a sweet time! 💜🍭
https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699?activity=Musical

🍎 ’Tis the season for apple fun!

Mrs. Foley’s kindergarten class has been busy celebrating all things apples from their field trip to Carpenter Nature Center to apple balancing and stacking challenges. They even used their engineering skills to build baskets to carry apples!

Hands-on learning, creativity, and a whole lot of smiles filled the day! ❤️🍏🍎

💜 Last week, Ellsworth High School hosted a blood drive and once again, our students, staff, and community members showed up in an incredible way! It’s always inspiring to see so many people giving back to such an important cause.

According to the American Red Cross, one blood donation can save up to three lives. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeve to make a difference! 🩸 #PantherPride

💜 Thank you to the bank ladies from Ellsworth CCF Bank for stopping by with a generous donation of hats, gloves, and socks for our students!

This fall, CCF is showing thanks by giving back, and their kindness will help keep our Panthers warm as the weather turns chilly.

Small acts of kindness truly make a big difference. ❤️

Looking for Panther gear but can’t make it to the Panther Den?
Check out our new online Panther Gear Shop! New designs are added each month, so stop by often to see the latest Panther styles and spirit wear.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JFkRGQtxUA

📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Ellsworth Middle School next week!

Now’s the perfect time to set up an E-Wallet for your student. It’s an easy, cash-free way for them to shop the fair.

✨ Set up your E-Wallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ellsworthmiddleschool

Get ready to stock up on some great new reads! 💜📖 #PantherPride

The Wine Glass Etching Community Ed Class on 10/17 has been cancelled.

💜🖤 October 5-11 is Wisconsin School Board Week! 🏫✨

The Ellsworth Community School District is grateful for our incredible School Board members who dedicate their time, leadership, and vision to our students, staff, and community.

School board service carries a significant responsibility, and we are fortunate to have such a fantastic group of leaders guiding our district.

👏 THANK YOU for your commitment to the future of our schools and the success of every child in ECSD! #PantherPride

📢 Just a reminder: there is no school on Monday, October 6 for Teacher Professional Development Day. 🍎

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and gets a chance to take in the beautiful fall weather! 🍂☀️

📢 Menu Change Notice 📢
Heads up, Panthers! We’ve had to switch things around a bit:

🍖 October 7 will now be the BBQ Rib Menu
🧀 October 14 will now be the Cheesy Nacho Menu

Thanks for rolling with the changes! 💜

🎉 It’s time to celebrate Panther Pride! 🎉

The ECSD Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding Ellsworth alumni, retired/deceased ECSD staff, and community members who have gone above and beyond in supporting our schools. 🏆💜

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame class! 🎓✨ Those selected will be recognized in spring 2026 at a special induction event and featured in print and digital displays throughout the district. 🖼️📚

👉 If you know someone who deserves to be honored, we invite you to nominate them today! All the details and the nomination form can be found here:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/hall-of-fame

Please help us spread the word! 🗣️ Share this with family, friends, community members, and alumni near and far. Let’s make sure every deserving nominee has a chance to be recognized! 🏫💜🖤

🗓️ Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2025.

🌟 Today is School Custodial Appreciation Day! 🌟

We are so thankful for our hardworking custodial crew this year more than ever after a busy summer of construction. With hundreds of kids in and out of each building every single day, they keep our schools looking amazing.

Thank you for all you do to keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. 💜🐾

#PantherPride #CustodialAppreciationDay

The Community Ed Self-Defense Class for Saturday, October 4th has been cancelled.