🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Help us welcome Ashley Syverson, our new 4th Grade Teacher at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Ashley enjoys reading, golfing, hiking, tennis, and painting. 🎨📚🎾 She recently got married to her husband, Jacob. 💍
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to learn about the Ellsworth School District, get to know my students, and become part of the Ellsworth community.”
We’re so happy to have you join our Panther family, Ashley! 🐾 #PantherPride
Help us welcome Ashley Syverson, our new 4th Grade Teacher at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Ashley enjoys reading, golfing, hiking, tennis, and painting. 🎨📚🎾 She recently got married to her husband, Jacob. 💍
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to learn about the Ellsworth School District, get to know my students, and become part of the Ellsworth community.”
We’re so happy to have you join our Panther family, Ashley! 🐾 #PantherPride
🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Please join us in welcoming Faith Iwerks, our new 3rd Grade Teacher at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Faith enjoys all kinds of sports, reading, baking, and spending time with her family. 🍪📚⚽
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to get to know my students and their families, as well as the community as a whole. I quickly fell in love with Ellsworth and all of the wonderful people I’ve met.”
We’re so glad you’re here, Faith! 🐾 #PantherPride
Please join us in welcoming Faith Iwerks, our new 3rd Grade Teacher at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Faith enjoys all kinds of sports, reading, baking, and spending time with her family. 🍪📚⚽
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m excited to get to know my students and their families, as well as the community as a whole. I quickly fell in love with Ellsworth and all of the wonderful people I’ve met.”
We’re so glad you’re here, Faith! 🐾 #PantherPride
🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Leah Barr, one of our new Speech Language Pathologists at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
For the past five years, Leah and her husband have been traveling across Georgia, California, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado while she worked as a traveling SLP. 🌎✈️
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to building lasting relationships with my students and their families. I’m excited to be part of such a close-knit community.”
Welcome to Ellsworth, Leah! We’re glad you’re here. 🐾 #PantherPride
We’re excited to welcome Leah Barr, one of our new Speech Language Pathologists at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
For the past five years, Leah and her husband have been traveling across Georgia, California, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado while she worked as a traveling SLP. 🌎✈️
✨ What she’s looking forward to this year:
“I’m looking forward to building lasting relationships with my students and their families. I’m excited to be part of such a close-knit community.”
Welcome to Ellsworth, Leah! We’re glad you’re here. 🐾 #PantherPride
🌟 Meet Our New Staff 🌟
Please help us welcome Kjrsten Lokker, our new Speech Language Pathologist at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Kjrsten enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors. This year, she’s especially excited to be back in the district-this time as an SLP after working as an SLPA here for three years.
✨ In her own words:
“It feels so good to be back in a community that already feels like home. I’m excited to build connections with my students and celebrate their progress-no matter how big or small. I love creating a space where kids feel encouraged, heard, and excited to learn! I can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces, build new relationships, and support students as they grow and find their voices.”
We’re so glad to have you back, Kjrsten! 🐾 #PantherPride
Please help us welcome Kjrsten Lokker, our new Speech Language Pathologist at Ellsworth Elementary! 💜
Kjrsten enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors. This year, she’s especially excited to be back in the district-this time as an SLP after working as an SLPA here for three years.
✨ In her own words:
“It feels so good to be back in a community that already feels like home. I’m excited to build connections with my students and celebrate their progress-no matter how big or small. I love creating a space where kids feel encouraged, heard, and excited to learn! I can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces, build new relationships, and support students as they grow and find their voices.”
We’re so glad to have you back, Kjrsten! 🐾 #PantherPride
🎉 A huge thank you to the Ellsworth Chamber and all its incredible members for organizing the 10th Annual Salute to Education Celebration luncheon today for our staff! 🌟 We are so grateful for the generous support from their members who helped make this event possible.
📢 Middle School Families!
Just a reminder that our Middle School Open House is tonight from 4–7 PM.
✅ Pick up your schedule
✅ Meet the teachers
✅ Walk through the new schedule
✅ Find your classrooms
❗ Please note: students will not have access to their lockers tonight, so there’s no need to bring supplies.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💜🐾
Just a reminder that our Middle School Open House is tonight from 4–7 PM.
✅ Pick up your schedule
✅ Meet the teachers
✅ Walk through the new schedule
✅ Find your classrooms
❗ Please note: students will not have access to their lockers tonight, so there’s no need to bring supplies.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💜🐾
📚✏️ Back-to-School is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families! 🎒💜
Our Open Houses are just around the corner - check out the details below to see when your child’s school is hosting theirs. It’s a great chance to meet teachers, see classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🙌
Note: MS/HS students will NOT have access to their lockers.
Dear EHS Students and Families
The recent storms brought some unexpected challenges to our construction progress, and as a result, we need to move our open house back by one week. Instead of Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00-7:30 PM, the open house will now be held on Tuesday, August 26th from 4:00-7:30 PM. We will conduct New Student/ Freshman Orientation Activities during the school day on August 26th.
I know this change may be disappointing, but please know that our goal is to ensure the building is safe and fully ready to welcome you. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this adjustment.
I'm confident that when you do walk through the doors, you'll see the results have been worth the wait. Thank you for your continued support of our school community-we look forward to seeing you on the 26th!
Warmly,
Ms. Marcy Burch
Principal
📚✏️ Back-to-School is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families! 🎒💜
Our Open Houses are just around the corner - check out the details below to see when your child’s school is hosting theirs. It’s a great chance to meet teachers, see classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🙌
Note: MS/HS students will NOT have access to their lockers.
🎉 Mrs. Therriault’s kindergarteners wrapped up Jump Start this week with lots of fun and learning!
They’ve been busy practicing their fine motor skills using playdoh and beads, and today they celebrated their last day in style wearing pajamas and making their own sleep masks! 💤💜
We can’t wait to see all of our students back in the building very soon! #PantherPride #JumpStart #KindergartenReady
They’ve been busy practicing their fine motor skills using playdoh and beads, and today they celebrated their last day in style wearing pajamas and making their own sleep masks! 💤💜
We can’t wait to see all of our students back in the building very soon! #PantherPride #JumpStart #KindergartenReady
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Girls on the Run team wrapped up their season by running their final 5K at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds back in May! 💜
Every single girl activated her “I CAN” mindset and crossed that finish line strong. 💪 Way to go, girls. You showed grit, heart, and determination every step of the way!
#GirlsOnTheRun #PantherPride #ICanAndIDid
🩺🧪 Future healthcare heroes in action!
Several EHS students recently attended the CVTC Medical Simulation Camp and it was intense (in the best way)! Over the course of the camp, they:
💉 Learned how to draw blood, start IVs, and perform IOs
🫁 Practiced intubating patients
🚑 Took part in a 2-hour emergency room simulation with real nurses, where their patient coded multiple times
❤️ Got CPR certified
The instructor said this group, which also included two students from Prescott, was amazing. They stayed focused, worked well as a team, and represented EHS proudly!
Oh, and the perks? 😎
🎁 Tons of swag
🎧 A stethoscope
🎓 A $500 scholarship to take a course at CVTC in any field!
We were thrilled to have our new high school principal, Mrs. Burch, there to cheer them on as they received their certificates. She loved seeing what they were up and they were just as excited to meet her! 💜
Big thanks to Mrs. Lesiecki and Ms. Wiskow for chaperoning and snapping some great photos of our students in action.
#PantherPride #EllsworthEHS #CVTCCamp #FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning
Several EHS students recently attended the CVTC Medical Simulation Camp and it was intense (in the best way)! Over the course of the camp, they:
💉 Learned how to draw blood, start IVs, and perform IOs
🫁 Practiced intubating patients
🚑 Took part in a 2-hour emergency room simulation with real nurses, where their patient coded multiple times
❤️ Got CPR certified
The instructor said this group, which also included two students from Prescott, was amazing. They stayed focused, worked well as a team, and represented EHS proudly!
Oh, and the perks? 😎
🎁 Tons of swag
🎧 A stethoscope
🎓 A $500 scholarship to take a course at CVTC in any field!
We were thrilled to have our new high school principal, Mrs. Burch, there to cheer them on as they received their certificates. She loved seeing what they were up and they were just as excited to meet her! 💜
Big thanks to Mrs. Lesiecki and Ms. Wiskow for chaperoning and snapping some great photos of our students in action.
#PantherPride #EllsworthEHS #CVTCCamp #FutureNurses #HandsOnLearning
🎾 Tennis fun in Ellsworth! 🎾
More than 20 kids got in on the action at this summer’s tennis camp thanks to the Empower Ellsworth grant! They hit a ton of balls (and maybe a few wild ones 😅), learned from special guest Greg Emerson from Altoona, and shared plenty of laughs on the court. What a great way to spend the summer! 💜
And we’re not done yet…
👉 Ellsworth Girls’ Tennis season is right around the corner!
📅 First official practice: August 12
🕓 Practice time: 3:45–5:30 PM
📬 Questions? Contact Coach Beth Friedrichsen at: friedrichsenb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious, come out and give it a shot - everyone is welcome to play the best sport in the world! 🎾💪 #PantherPride #EllsworthTennis #GameSetMatch
More than 20 kids got in on the action at this summer’s tennis camp thanks to the Empower Ellsworth grant! They hit a ton of balls (and maybe a few wild ones 😅), learned from special guest Greg Emerson from Altoona, and shared plenty of laughs on the court. What a great way to spend the summer! 💜
And we’re not done yet…
👉 Ellsworth Girls’ Tennis season is right around the corner!
📅 First official practice: August 12
🕓 Practice time: 3:45–5:30 PM
📬 Questions? Contact Coach Beth Friedrichsen at: friedrichsenb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious, come out and give it a shot - everyone is welcome to play the best sport in the world! 🎾💪 #PantherPride #EllsworthTennis #GameSetMatch
📸 Throwback Thursday – Straight from the Archives!
Check out this Polaroid gem from December 17, 1997 - Lindgren Elementary’s Rope Climb Champions with none other than Mr. Whalen! 💪
These future legends crushed it, but the fastest of them all? Ryan Steenson, clocking in at an incredible 4.83 seconds! 🏆
Thanks to Mr. Whalen for sharing this blast from the past anyone else remember rope climb day? 🙌
#TBT #PantherPride
Check out this Polaroid gem from December 17, 1997 - Lindgren Elementary’s Rope Climb Champions with none other than Mr. Whalen! 💪
These future legends crushed it, but the fastest of them all? Ryan Steenson, clocking in at an incredible 4.83 seconds! 🏆
Thanks to Mr. Whalen for sharing this blast from the past anyone else remember rope climb day? 🙌
#TBT #PantherPride
We're gearing up for our 8th Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive!
Each year, thanks to the generosity of our community, parents, and local businesses, we’re able to provide school supplies to students who need a little extra support. 💜
If your student could benefit from this program for the 2025-2026 school year, please fill out the request form below. Supplies are available for students with a demonstrated financial need.
📝 Request form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdoj6tSz24YqJ.../viewform
Deadline to sign up so we can get everything prepared is August 1st.
Thank you to everyone who helps make this possible! 💛
Each year, thanks to the generosity of our community, parents, and local businesses, we’re able to provide school supplies to students who need a little extra support. 💜
If your student could benefit from this program for the 2025-2026 school year, please fill out the request form below. Supplies are available for students with a demonstrated financial need.
📝 Request form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdoj6tSz24YqJ.../viewform
Deadline to sign up so we can get everything prepared is August 1st.
Thank you to everyone who helps make this possible! 💛
Infinite Campus will be unavailable starting Wednesday, July 30th- Friday, August 1st, 2025. It will also not be available during the weekend - August 2nd and 3rd.
This is a statewide migration, so not all districts across Wisconsin will have Infinite Campus available. The plan is to have everything migrated over and the new links updated so that on Monday, August 4th, late morning/early afternoon, the site will be accessible again.
This will affect all aspects of Infinite Campus- parent sites, fee payments, etc.
This is a statewide migration, so not all districts across Wisconsin will have Infinite Campus available. The plan is to have everything migrated over and the new links updated so that on Monday, August 4th, late morning/early afternoon, the site will be accessible again.
This will affect all aspects of Infinite Campus- parent sites, fee payments, etc.
🇺🇸✈️ Earlier this month, a group of our middle school students traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual 8th grade trip and what a fun and memorable adventure it was! From standing on the steps of the Capitol to exploring the Smithsonian museums and memorials, our students experienced history and government up close.
Not only was it a great learning opportunity, but it was also the perfect way to celebrate the end of middle school with classmates before heading into high school this fall. 💜
Here are just a few of the places they visited:
🗽 U.S. Capitol
📚 Library of Congress
🌸 Tidal Basin Walk
🏛️ White House & Lafayette Square
🎖️ Arlington National Cemetery
🪖 Gettysburg National Military Park
🏛️ Smithsonian Museums
… and many more!
So many memories made, and so much Panther Pride! 🐾💜
#PantherPride
Not only was it a great learning opportunity, but it was also the perfect way to celebrate the end of middle school with classmates before heading into high school this fall. 💜
Here are just a few of the places they visited:
🗽 U.S. Capitol
📚 Library of Congress
🌸 Tidal Basin Walk
🏛️ White House & Lafayette Square
🎖️ Arlington National Cemetery
🪖 Gettysburg National Military Park
🏛️ Smithsonian Museums
… and many more!
So many memories made, and so much Panther Pride! 🐾💜
#PantherPride
We know summer school wrapped up almost a month ago, but we’re still thinking about those fun days with bubbles and popsicles! 🫧🍦
Ms. Ainsworth’s 5K Readiness kiddos had a blast soaking up the sunshine and making sweet memories. We loved seeing their smiles and we’re counting down the days until we get to welcome them (and all our students!) back into the building! 💜 #PantherPride
Ms. Ainsworth’s 5K Readiness kiddos had a blast soaking up the sunshine and making sweet memories. We loved seeing their smiles and we’re counting down the days until we get to welcome them (and all our students!) back into the building! 💜 #PantherPride
Throwback Thursday to Summer School!
We’re hooked on these amazing creations from our talented summer school students! Under the guidance of Ms. Coulson, these young knitters stitched up some seriously impressive work.
It’s knot every day you see skills like this summer school was full of fun, creativity, and some very cool yarn art. These kids truly blew us away! 💜
#TBT #PantherPride
We’re hooked on these amazing creations from our talented summer school students! Under the guidance of Ms. Coulson, these young knitters stitched up some seriously impressive work.
It’s knot every day you see skills like this summer school was full of fun, creativity, and some very cool yarn art. These kids truly blew us away! 💜
#TBT #PantherPride
☕ Big things are brewing in the FACS room!
FACS teachers Sarah Johnson and Alyssa Matzek, along with retired (and still incredibly helpful!) middle school principal Tim Conway, spent three days at Mill City Roasters learning the ins and outs of coffee bean roasting. They’re gearing up for the arrival of a brand-new bean roaster that will be installed right in the FACS room at EHS!
This hands-on experience even included a tour of Café Imports, where green coffee beans arrive in Minneapolis for distribution to roasters across the region.
The best part? Roasting and selling coffee beans will soon become a student-run enterprise as part of the FACS curriculum. All three are excited to start roasting this fall. Stay tuned for a brand new EHS coffee bean coming your way! ☕💜 #PantherPride
FACS teachers Sarah Johnson and Alyssa Matzek, along with retired (and still incredibly helpful!) middle school principal Tim Conway, spent three days at Mill City Roasters learning the ins and outs of coffee bean roasting. They’re gearing up for the arrival of a brand-new bean roaster that will be installed right in the FACS room at EHS!
This hands-on experience even included a tour of Café Imports, where green coffee beans arrive in Minneapolis for distribution to roasters across the region.
The best part? Roasting and selling coffee beans will soon become a student-run enterprise as part of the FACS curriculum. All three are excited to start roasting this fall. Stay tuned for a brand new EHS coffee bean coming your way! ☕💜 #PantherPride
