The May 17th Community Ed classes have been cancelled: Succulent Terrariums and Magical Fairy Gardens.

Ellsworth Elementary was packed with Panther Pride ! 🐾
👏 Congratulations to our Top Dogs, Blakely and Clint — way to go!! 🐶💜
🏀 We also had a blast during Character Ed, filled with games, school spirit, and learning moments!
🌟 And a huge shoutout to our April Students of the Month for demonstrating honesty! Your integrity and leadership inspire us all! 🙌
💜 Keep up the great work, EES! We’re proud of each and every one of you!






🌿🧪 Our 3rd graders have been busy scientists during their latest STEM project on ecosystems! 🐾💡


📸 We Need YOUR Photos!
As we plan for the future of Ellsworth High School and Ellsworth Middle School, we’re excited to continue a tradition started at EES - creating beautiful photo murals that showcase the heart of our community. 💜
These murals will become lasting visual connections to our schools, capturing the spirit of the Ellsworth area , and that’s where YOU come in!
We’re looking for high-resolution photos (300 dpi or higher) that highlight:
🌳 Local landscapes
🎉 Community events
🐄 Rural life
👨👩👧👦 Families and students
📚 Everyday life in Ellsworth
📧 Please send your photos to: ecsdsocialmedia@ellsworth.k12.wi.us by July 31st.
Help us tell our story - one photo at a time.

📣 Today is School Communicator Day - a day to recognize those behind the scenes helping to keep families, staff, and the community informed, connected, and engaged.
Here in Ellsworth, that means everything from newsletters to social media updates, website posts, photos, and more - and I'm grateful to play a part in sharing the stories that make our district shine. 💜
It’s an honor to serve as the District Communication Specialist and be a voice for the incredible work happening in our schools every day. Thank you to everyone who reads, likes, shares, and supports our communication efforts - your engagement helps make Panther Pride grow!

👩⚕️💜 It's National School Nurse Day — a perfect time to say THANK YOU to our amazing school nurse, Jessica Puhrmann, for the care, compassion, and calm she brings to our students and staff every single day! 🩺
We also want to give a big shoutout to our dedicated health aides at each building who support student wellness and help keep everyone safe and healthy. Your work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a HUGE impact.
From Band-Aids and ice packs to managing chronic health needs and supporting mental well-being, we appreciate ALL you do!
Thank you for being there with kindness and care every day. 💜

🦋 Mrs. Mitchell’s third graders had an AMAZING experience watching the magic of metamorphosis! 🐛➡️🦋
They raised caterpillars in their classroom and got to witness each stage as they transformed into beautiful butterflies. The students were SO excited when it was time to release them, such a special moment! 💜
What a great hands-on learning opportunity! 🌞





April Was Full of FFA Success! 💜🐾
April was a busy and exciting month for Ellsworth FFA as students competed in various judging contests — with several teams qualifying for state and one team bringing home a historic win! 🙌
📅 April 11th – State Contest Highlights:
🔹 Ag Sales
Team: McKenna Edgar, Chase Plummer, Joe Emery & Ben Baker
🏅 Placed: 13th in the state
🔹 Horse Judging
Team: Lillie Rewolinski, Gretta Rewolinski, Ellie Holst & Rayha Tober
🏅 Placed: 7th
🌟 Lillie Rewolinski placed 3rd individually
📅 April 25th – State Contest Highlights:
🔹 Livestock Judging
Team: Breana Blanch, Lily Huppert, Trevor Doherty & Landyn Gaard
🏅 Placed: 15th
🌟 Lily Huppert placed 27th individually
🔹 Vet Science – STATE CHAMPS! 🎉
Team: McKenna Edgar, Peyton Berg, Maddie Bowen & Emma-Rae Hines
🥇 1st Place – STATE WINNERS!
This marks the first time an Ellsworth FFA team has won a state Career Development Event (CDE) contest!
These four will go on to represent Wisconsin at the National FFA Convention this fall! 💪🐾
Individual results:
🏆 1st – McKenna Edgar
👏 12th – Peyton Berg
👏 13th – Maddie Bowen
👏 32nd – Emma-Rae Hines
We are so proud of all of our FFA members for their hard work, dedication, and Panther Pride! 💜

🎉🍕 Today is School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎💜
We want to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible food service staff who work hard every day to keep our students fueled and ready to learn. Thank you for all you do - you truly are heroes! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Today's lunch menu is a favorite... pizza! 🍕
That got us thinking — what was YOUR favorite school lunch when you were in school? Share in the comments! ⬇️

Thank you for leading with dedication, vision, and compassion. Whether you're greeting students with a smile, supporting teachers, attending countless events, or making tough decisions behind the scenes, your leadership makes a difference every single day.
Let’s hear it for our outstanding principals today and every day!

🗝️📜 Mrs. Traynor’s English 9 students took on the Escape Verona-Room challenge!
As an introduction to Romeo and Juliet, students explored the world of William Shakespeare, Elizabethan England, and Archaic Vocabulary. They worked individually and with partners to solve puzzles and unlock clues based on today's classroom readings.
The first three teams to "escape" each block had their photos taken with fun, themed props and got to choose a prize from the classroom prize jar!
Summer may be just around the corner, but the learning (and fun) continues in English 9! 📖
On Friday, April 25, Ellsworth Elementary took 13 talented 5th graders to the 5th Grade Math Masters Competition at St. Croix Central!
Throughout the school year, students were coached by Michelle Jansen and Riley Black, meeting monthly to practice and prepare. Thank you to Lisa Bench and Michelle Jansen for bringing our students to the competition!
Our Panthers competed individually (among 88 students) and as teams (17 teams total) against students from 10 area schools. They were assessed in three areas:
✅ Fact Fluency (75 order of operations questions in 5 minutes)
✅ Individual Problem Solving
✅ Team Problem Solving (working together and discussing strategies)
We are proud to announce that many of our students placed in the top spots!
🏅 Fact Fluency:
Donnavan Westerberg — 6th Place
Ellis Giedd — 3rd Place
Eli Niven — 1st Place
🏅 Individual Problem Solving:
Ellis Giedd — 5th Place
Ryder Frosch — 2nd Place
Kaiden Beach — 1st Place
🏅 Team Problem Solving:
Kaiden Beach, Ryder Frosch, Eli Niven, and Ellis Giedd — 2nd Place
Way to go, Panthers! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and Panther Pride! 💜🖤





🎉✨ Prom 2025 was a Roaring success! ✨🎉
On April 26, students celebrated a magical evening themed around The Roaring 20’s — full of glamour, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
During the Grand March and at the venue, the following awards were announced:
😂 Most Hilarious:
Gabe Albaredo
Oliver Trutman
Madi Allie
💖 Class Sweethearts:
Claire Matzek
Julia Boyle
😊 Friendliest Juniors:
Ben Baker
Hayden Turner
Cole Keenan
🎉 Most Sociable:
Adam Capatske
Olivia Gilbertson
💑 Perfect Pair:
Lexi Marks & Jack Stoltenberg
👗 Best Dressed:
Jerry Johnson
Parker Lampman
And the highlight of the night... 👑
Congratulations to our 2025 Prom King and Queen:
Prom King: Jerry Johnson
Prom Queen: Lexi Marks
It was truly a night to remember — Great Gatsby style! 🖤💜



📚✨ All of our 4th graders took a trip to the Ellsworth Public Library. Students enjoyed a fun scavenger hunt, listened to a story, and made a creative craft. It was so awesome to see our students getting involved in the community and learning about all the exciting opportunities the Ellsworth Public Library has to offer this summer! 📖
https://www.ellsworthlibrary.org/






Due to the expected inclement weather forecasted PKC will be closing at 5pm tonight Monday 4/28.

In honor of Earth Day, Mrs. Nyseth's class rolled up their sleeves and helped make a difference around the middle school! Students cleaned up trash around the campus and created fun, earth-friendly activities to celebrate our amazing planet. Way to go, Panthers! 🌱♻️





💃🕺 Prom Grand March is TODAY at 5 PM! 🎉
Didn’t get a spectator ticket? No worries—you can still enjoy all the glitz and glamour from the comfort of your home! ✨
🎥 Watch the livestream here:
🔗https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=2369647
📚🎉 As we wrap up School Library Month, it’s safe to say Mrs. Campbell at the high school has been BUSY bringing the fun! 🙌
We’re excited to celebrate the winners of:
🏅 The Bookmark Contest
🍬 The Candy-in-the-Jar Guessing Game
📖 And the March Madness Book Bracket
WOW—what an exciting month in the library! Thank you, Mrs. Campbell, for making reading and learning so much fun for our students! 💜📚



🎉 2025 Prom Spectator Parking Information – Please Read! 🎉
Due to ongoing construction at the high school, we will have a different parking and entrance setup for Grand March spectators this year. Please review the details below carefully:
🕓 Timing:
•Outside doors will NOT open until 4:00 PM
•Gym doors will open at 4:30 PM
🚗 Spectator Parking – Upper Elementary Lot:
•All spectators (unless needing mobility accommodations) should park in the upper lot behind Ellsworth Elementary School.
•Entrance will be through the cafetorium doors only.
•Once inside, spectators will be routed down the staircase to the gym for Grand March.
•Cafetorium doors open at 4:00 PM
♿ Mobility Accommodations – Front Staff Lot (Front Row):
•For guests with mobility issues, designated parking will be available in the front staff lot near the high school’s main entrance.
•These guests may enter through the front doors and will be seated in a designated area until the gym doors open at 4:30 PM.
•Please limit this entrance to two people per group. All others should enter through the cafetorium.
•Front doors open at 4:00 PM.
💃 High School Student Parking – Front Staff Lot (Back Two Rows):
•Students should park in the back two rows of the front staff lot.
•Buses will pick up and drop off students from this location.
💜🖤Thank you for your cooperation as we work around construction this year! 💜🖤

Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts — We’re Ready to Shine!
We’re so excited to officially launch our Fall Middle School Cheerleading Squad and we’re looking for spirited, positive, and enthusiastic students to join the team!
As part of this new middle school program, students will:
💜 Perform at middle school home football games
🤍 Lead cheers at middle school football games and events!
💜 Participate in parades and school events
🤍 Take part in fun team bonding activities
💜 Build confidence, school pride, and friendships!
Open to current 5th, 6th & 7th grade students in the Ellsworth Community School District. No experience needed — just bring your energy and school spirit! 💜
Registration for tryouts is on our website:
Www.ellsworthpanthers.com/cheerleading
Parents: This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to stay active, make friends, and be part of something exciting and positive right here at our middle school. 🤍
See the flyer for full details — we can’t wait to see you there! 💜🤍

