

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! 🐾💜

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








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

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







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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Please welcome back Brittany Thompson Kinneman, our Middle School Counselor at Ellsworth Middle School! 💜
Brittany isn’t new to ECSD-she was with us part of last year at the middle school. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also has four children in the district, making her connection to our schools extra special. 📚✈️👨👩👧👦
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to working with amazing staff, continuing to create a counseling curriculum, integrating teaching and counseling, and most importantly, building relationships with our students.”
We’re so glad to have you with us, Brittany! 🐾 #PantherPride

We’re excited to welcome Mishon Stanger, a new Special Education Aide at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Mishon enjoys hiking, yoga, and going on adventures with her kids. She has three children who also attend EES, so she’s already part of our Panther family. 🐾
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to being closer to home and getting to know new students.”
Welcome to ECSD, Mishon! We’re glad to have you here. 💜 #PantherPride

Please welcome Dayah Halverson, our new Special Education Aide at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to meet new students and watch them learn and grow throughout the year.”
We’re glad to have you join the Panther family, Dayah! 🐾 #PantherPride

We’re thrilled to introduce Maysel Ingli, our new School Counselor for grades 3–5 at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Maysel isn’t new to ECSD-you may have seen her around last year while she was a school counseling intern. She recently married her husband, Shawn 💍, and a fun fact about her is that she’s the second of twelve children! 👩👧👦
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m so excited to step into this new role. I’m already familiar with and in love with this district community. This was a wonderful opportunity to stay somewhere I love.”
Welcome officially to the Panther family, Maysel! 🐾 #PantherPride

Please help us welcome Beth Weiland, our new 4YK–2 School Counselor at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Beth enjoys spending time with her family and friends. 💕 After teaching mostly 3rd and 4th grade in another district since 2003, she’s excited for a new chapter here in Ellsworth.
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to building relationships with students, families, and staff. I’m excited for the change that Ellsworth Elementary will bring!”
We’re so glad to have you join our Panther family, Beth! 🐾 #PantherPride

We’re excited to welcome Kris Harstad, our new Library Assistant at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Kris enjoys reading and baking sourdough bread. 📚🥖 She and her husband love to travel and recently enjoyed a trip to Utah to visit family and explore some of the incredible national parks. 🌄
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to meeting new people and being a part of the school community.”
Welcome to the Panther family, Kris! 🐾 #PantherPride

