
💻⚡ Happy National IT Professional Day! ⚡💻
Today we give a HUGE shoutout to Geoff and Laurie-the dynamic duo that keeps ECSD plugged in, powered up, and running without glitches! 🙌
From fixing bugs faster than a reboot to making sure our systems are always in sync, they are the real MVPs behind the screen.
Thank you for everything you do for our staff, students, and schools!!
#NationalITProfessionalDay #PantherPride
Today we give a HUGE shoutout to Geoff and Laurie-the dynamic duo that keeps ECSD plugged in, powered up, and running without glitches! 🙌
From fixing bugs faster than a reboot to making sure our systems are always in sync, they are the real MVPs behind the screen.
Thank you for everything you do for our staff, students, and schools!!
#NationalITProfessionalDay #PantherPride


🍂 Bethel’s Basement Blessings has set its fall dates! 🍂
🛍 The next shopping day is Tuesday, September 16th, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
They are currently looking for donations of gently used or new items, including:
🧴 Hygiene & beauty products
🏠 Household items
🛏 Blankets & sheets
Even if you have a partially used bottle of household, hygiene, or beauty items you didn’t care for, consider donating it-someone else would appreciate it rather than letting it sit around or tossing it out. 💜
Be sure to follow their Facebook page for the latest updates and event details: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1265911791313508
🛍 The next shopping day is Tuesday, September 16th, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
They are currently looking for donations of gently used or new items, including:
🧴 Hygiene & beauty products
🏠 Household items
🛏 Blankets & sheets
Even if you have a partially used bottle of household, hygiene, or beauty items you didn’t care for, consider donating it-someone else would appreciate it rather than letting it sit around or tossing it out. 💜
Be sure to follow their Facebook page for the latest updates and event details: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1265911791313508


✨ Join us for PAC – Parents & Children ✨
For families of 3- and 4-year-olds who are not in school yet, this program is a wonderful way to learn and grow together!
ℹ️ Registration & Questions:
Becky Lane – LANEB@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or 📞 715-273-3904
We hope to see you and your little ones there! 💜
For families of 3- and 4-year-olds who are not in school yet, this program is a wonderful way to learn and grow together!
ℹ️ Registration & Questions:
Becky Lane – LANEB@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or 📞 715-273-3904
We hope to see you and your little ones there! 💜


We are aware of the attention and concerns regarding a staff member's recent social media post. District administration is currently reviewing this matter in accordance with the District's policies and applicable rules. Please understand that this is a pending confidential personnel matter that must balance a fair outcome for students, the employee, and the District with possible legal ramifications. In order to discern the truth and produce a fair outcome, a thorough review takes time, which allows the District to maintain trust and confidence among employees and the community regarding its decision-making process. Any further comment on an active investigation could impede the disciplinary process or provide incomplete information. We ask for your patience, understanding, and support as we seek to do what is right for our students and staff when handling confidential personnel matters.
Brian Nadeau
Superintendent of the Ellsworth Community School District
Brian Nadeau
Superintendent of the Ellsworth Community School District


Our CTE teachers are looking for materials to support classroom projects. Please reach out to myself or contact the high school office if you have any of the items below if you would like to donate.


Come meet our teachers! Tour the school. Learn about student opportunities! Check out the new Panther Den and grab some new gear! Fun activities planned. Serving hot dogs and popcorn!


We hope you can join us!!!


📚 Join us this Saturday at the public library for an hour of story time with two of our Ellsworth High School students! This is part of their capstone project, and they’re excited to read, share, and inspire our youngest Panthers.


🎉 Homecoming is almost here! 🎉
Order your Homecoming apparel and buttons today using the link below. 💜🖤
🗓️ Orders are due by September 15th.
👕 Each form allows up to 3 t-shirts and 3 sweatshirts. Want more? Just submit another form!
💳 Remember: your order isn’t finalized until payment is complete, so be sure to finish the checkout process.
https://tinyurl.com/msbfj5me
Let’s show off that Panther Pride at Homecoming! 🐾💜
Order your Homecoming apparel and buttons today using the link below. 💜🖤
🗓️ Orders are due by September 15th.
👕 Each form allows up to 3 t-shirts and 3 sweatshirts. Want more? Just submit another form!
💳 Remember: your order isn’t finalized until payment is complete, so be sure to finish the checkout process.
https://tinyurl.com/msbfj5me
Let’s show off that Panther Pride at Homecoming! 🐾💜


🍂 Our Fall 2025 Community Education Catalog is live! 🍂
We’re so excited about the wide variety of classes-creative, practical, and just plain fun-that we’re offering this fall.
Check out the full catalog here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
✨ Spotlight Classes:
• Investing in Your Retirement – plan ahead and build confidence for your future.
• Beginner Watercolor Basics – explore your creativity and learn painting techniques step by step.
• Young Engineers – hands-on fun for kids to design, build, and discover!
🖥️ Registration is now easier than ever with our new online registration system-all details are on the website.
✉️ Prefer to pay with cash or check? You can still find the mail-in registration form on the site as well.
Join us for a season of learning, creating, and connecting! 🍁
We’re so excited about the wide variety of classes-creative, practical, and just plain fun-that we’re offering this fall.
Check out the full catalog here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-education
✨ Spotlight Classes:
• Investing in Your Retirement – plan ahead and build confidence for your future.
• Beginner Watercolor Basics – explore your creativity and learn painting techniques step by step.
• Young Engineers – hands-on fun for kids to design, build, and discover!
🖥️ Registration is now easier than ever with our new online registration system-all details are on the website.
✉️ Prefer to pay with cash or check? You can still find the mail-in registration form on the site as well.
Join us for a season of learning, creating, and connecting! 🍁


💜🎒 Thank You, Sponsors! 🎒💜
We want to take a moment to thank our amazing sponsors for supporting the 8th Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive! Because of their generosity, we were able to fill 115 backpacks for Ellsworth students with financial need.
Each year, thanks to the kindness of our community, parents, and local businesses, we’re able to provide supplies to students who need a little extra support. This program wouldn’t be possible without you. 🙌
A special shoutout to our High School Leaders and Service Learning Coordinator for organizing this event each year-you help make a difference for so many students. 💛
#PantherPride #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport









🎉🐾 Ellsworth Community School District invites YOU to be part of our 2025 Homecoming Parade! 🐾🎉
Want an easy (and free!) way to promote your business or organization? Join us on Friday, October 3rd at 5:00 p.m. for this fun community tradition.
✨ There’s no charge to enter a float!
✨ Don’t have a float? Come cheer from the sidelines and enjoy the celebration!
📍 Floats should meet at the bus garage by 4:45 p.m. for lineup.
📍 Parade route: in front of the high school ➡️ down Piety Street ➡️ past EES ➡️ ending at the Middle School front parking lot.
Questions? Contact Alyssa Matzek at EHS: 715-273-3904.
Let’s fill the streets with Panther Pride and community spirit! 💜🖤🤍
#EllsworthPanthers #PantherPride #Homecoming2025
Want an easy (and free!) way to promote your business or organization? Join us on Friday, October 3rd at 5:00 p.m. for this fun community tradition.
✨ There’s no charge to enter a float!
✨ Don’t have a float? Come cheer from the sidelines and enjoy the celebration!
📍 Floats should meet at the bus garage by 4:45 p.m. for lineup.
📍 Parade route: in front of the high school ➡️ down Piety Street ➡️ past EES ➡️ ending at the Middle School front parking lot.
Questions? Contact Alyssa Matzek at EHS: 715-273-3904.
Let’s fill the streets with Panther Pride and community spirit! 💜🖤🤍
#EllsworthPanthers #PantherPride #Homecoming2025


🎬✨ Over the summer, a group of our high school staff enjoyed an evening of fun and team bonding at The Game Show Experience in the Twin Cities!
They got the chance to step into a Hollywood-inspired game show studio and take part in an immersive world of laughter, challenges, and team spirit. 🎤🎉
We love seeing our staff come together outside of school-it makes our Panther team even stronger! 🐾💜
#PantherPride #TeamECSD #GameShowExperience
They got the chance to step into a Hollywood-inspired game show studio and take part in an immersive world of laughter, challenges, and team spirit. 🎤🎉
We love seeing our staff come together outside of school-it makes our Panther team even stronger! 🐾💜
#PantherPride #TeamECSD #GameShowExperience








🎉 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.
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.


🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
We’re happy to welcome Annah Massmann, our new Counselor at Ellsworth Middle School! 💜
Annah enjoys going on walks, reading, and playing with her two kids. 👩👧👦📚🚶♀️
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to getting to know the staff and students at EMS and continuing to learn and grow as a school counselor.”
We’re glad to have you join the Panther family, Annah! 🐾 #PantherPride
We’re happy to welcome Annah Massmann, our new Counselor at Ellsworth Middle School! 💜
Annah enjoys going on walks, reading, and playing with her two kids. 👩👧👦📚🚶♀️
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to getting to know the staff and students at EMS and continuing to learn and grow as a school counselor.”
We’re glad to have you join the Panther family, Annah! 🐾 #PantherPride


🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Please welcome Amber Pauley, our new counselor at Ellsworth High School! 💜
Amber enjoys traveling, reading, camping, and playing with her kids. ✈️📚🏕👩👧👦
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to get to know the kids and the community.”
We’re so glad to have you on our Panther team, Amber! 🐾 #PantherPride
Please welcome Amber Pauley, our new counselor at Ellsworth High School! 💜
Amber enjoys traveling, reading, camping, and playing with her kids. ✈️📚🏕👩👧👦
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to get to know the kids and the community.”
We’re so glad to have you on our Panther team, Amber! 🐾 #PantherPride


🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Haylee Yaeger, our new Phy Ed and Health Teacher at Ellsworth Middle School! 💜
Haylee enjoys coaching basketball, fishing, and thrifting. 🏀🎣🛍 She lives right here in Ellsworth, where most of her days are spent keeping up with her energetic toddler and puppy. 🐾
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to teaching students how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and why it is so important.”
We’re glad to have you join our Panther team, Haylee! 🐾 #PantherPride
We’re excited to welcome Haylee Yaeger, our new Phy Ed and Health Teacher at Ellsworth Middle School! 💜
Haylee enjoys coaching basketball, fishing, and thrifting. 🏀🎣🛍 She lives right here in Ellsworth, where most of her days are spent keeping up with her energetic toddler and puppy. 🐾
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to teaching students how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and why it is so important.”
We’re glad to have you join our Panther team, Haylee! 🐾 #PantherPride


🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Help us welcome Lindsay Allen, our new Special Education Teaching Assistant at Ellsworth High School! 💜
Lindsay enjoys reading, writing, hiking, and going on long road trips with her family—their favorite destination is Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 🚗🏔️ She also has three children in the district, making her connection to ECSD extra special.
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to meeting the students and learning more about them. I’m also excited to support them in reaching their educational goals.”
We’re glad to have you on the Panther team, Lindsay! 🐾 #PantherPride
Help us welcome Lindsay Allen, our new Special Education Teaching Assistant at Ellsworth High School! 💜
Lindsay enjoys reading, writing, hiking, and going on long road trips with her family—their favorite destination is Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 🚗🏔️ She also has three children in the district, making her connection to ECSD extra special.
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to meeting the students and learning more about them. I’m also excited to support them in reaching their educational goals.”
We’re glad to have you on the Panther team, Lindsay! 🐾 #PantherPride


🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Please welcome Traci Lewis, our new District Finance Specialist! 💜
Traci enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and playing card games. 🃏✈️ She is already enjoying working with her team and feels like they are making great progress together.
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to help make our finances clearer so we can make the most of our resources and find new ways to strengthen the district for the future.”
We’re so glad to have you on our team, Traci! 🐾 #PantherPride
Please welcome Traci Lewis, our new District Finance Specialist! 💜
Traci enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and playing card games. 🃏✈️ She is already enjoying working with her team and feels like they are making great progress together.
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to help make our finances clearer so we can make the most of our resources and find new ways to strengthen the district for the future.”
We’re so glad to have you on our team, Traci! 🐾 #PantherPride


🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Mindy Anderson back to ECSD as our new High School Art Teacher! 🎨💜
Mindy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking, and biking. 📚🚴♀️ She’s looking forward to getting to know both students and staff while sharing her love of art in the classroom.
Welcome back, Mindy-we’re so glad to have you here again! 🐾 #PantherPride
We’re excited to welcome Mindy Anderson back to ECSD as our new High School Art Teacher! 🎨💜
Mindy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking, and biking. 📚🚴♀️ She’s looking forward to getting to know both students and staff while sharing her love of art in the classroom.
Welcome back, Mindy-we’re so glad to have you here again! 🐾 #PantherPride
