At Ellsworth Community School District, we are grateful for the dedication, leadership, and heart these six individuals bring to our schools every single day:
🏫 EHS – Marcy Burch & Rob Heller
🏫 EMS – Olin Morrison & Ashley Boe
🏫 EES – Mary Zimmerman & Jeremy Nygaard
Thank you for the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community. Your leadership helps make ECSD a place where Panthers can thrive! 💜🐾

Last week we proudly held the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the renovations at Ellsworth Middle School and High School! 🏫✨ It’s amazing to see the project nearly complete with just a few finishing touches left and we couldn’t be more proud of how everything has turned out. These updates are an investment in the future of our students and will provide incredible opportunities for years to come. 💜🐾
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible, including our school board members, administrators, staff, the Ellsworth Chamber ambassadors and members, community members, Kraus-Anderson, LHB, LHI, OEM, Pierce County Board and the Village of Ellsworth. Your support and dedication to our schools and students make all the difference!
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🥈 Juniors took 2nd place
🥉 Sophomores earned 3rd
🎉 Freshmen finished 4th
A huge thank you to Kayleen Jakes at Brush Strokes for designing the awesome team t-shirts! 👕
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Catch them in the parade on Friday at 5:00 PM-come cheer them on along the route! 🎉
Have a convertible and willing to drive a Royalty in the parade? Please contact Alyssa Matzek at matzeka@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
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It was a simple reminder of how far they’ve come and how quickly their time at EHS is flying by. Here’s to making the most of every memory in their senior year. 💜🖤 #PantherPride








It’s not too late for businesses and organizations to join the fun & there’s no cost to enter a float! Just meet at the bus garage by 4:45 p.m. for lineup.
📍 Route: High School ➡️ Piety Street ➡️ past EES ➡️ ending at the Middle School front parking lot.
🙌 Not entering a float? Grab your friends, family, and Panther gear and line the streets to cheer on our community and show your Panther Pride! 💜🖤🤍
Questions? Contact Alyssa Matzek at EHS: 715-273-3904.
Let’s make this parade one to remember! 🎉🐾
#EllsworthPanthers #PantherPride #Homecoming2025

🎉🏈 Homecoming 2025 kicks off tomorrow, Sunday, 9/28! First, a big congrats and good luck to our Homecoming Royalty Candidates. 👑
✨ Coronation is Sunday at 12:00 PM on the football field. Come celebrate and cheer on these amazing students. Good luck to all! 💜🐾
🚗 Have a convertible and want to help in the parade on Friday, October 3? Please reach out to Alyssa Matzek.
#PantherPride #Homecoming2025

🧹 Each 5th grade class headed to different spots around town with some high school helpers to pick up trash and give back. What an awesome way for our youngest Panthers to be part of Service Learning Day and show Panther Pride in the community! 🐾. Thank you 5th graders and teachers for your help!!!
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Today we celebrate the important role HR professionals play in supporting schools and staff. At ECSD, we are especially thankful for Ashley Halverson and all she does to take care of our team. 💜🐾
From hiring and supporting staff to making sure everyone feels valued, Ashley’s work makes a big difference every day. Thank you, Ashley, for your dedication and commitment to our district! 🙌
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🌟 President – Wyley Myers
🌟 Vice President – Adam Capatske
🌟 Secretary – Maggie Pechacek
🌟 Treasurer – Jenna Early
We’re proud of your leadership and look forward to seeing all you accomplish this year. 💜🖤 #PantherPride #NHS

We want to be clear: the post in question does not reflect the mission, values, or beliefs of the Ellsworth Community School District. Any suggestion otherwise is simply not accurate.
We recognize that there is a range of perspectives regarding how situations like this should be handled. While we uphold the right to free speech, we also recognize that this right comes with responsibilities—especially when it affects the learning environment or disrupts the safe, respectful atmosphere we are committed to maintaining in our schools.
At the heart of every decision we make is one core priority: our students. Their well-being, safety, and success are the reasons we are here and will always guide our actions.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

To give you plenty of time to plan your outfits 👗👕, we’re excited to share the Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days! 💜🤍 Show your Panther Pride and get creative with your looks! 🐾🎨
Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🎊🙌
#PantherPride #Homecoming2025 #DressUpFun




Join us for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, starting at the Middle School. We’re excited to welcome the community in and show you the renovations we’ve been working on.
We hope you can come celebrate this milestone with us.
See you there! 💜🐾

Our 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will be heading out to service sites from 8:30–11:30 a.m. to lend a hand in our community. Juniors will take the practice ACT in the morning, and then the whole school will come together for a picnic lunch to celebrate the day’s efforts.
📌 A few reminders for students:
Wear purple t-shirts and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Leave the brand-new white shoes at home! 👟
Many projects involve painting and yard work.
Bring work gloves, sunscreen, and a water bottle if you have them.
➡️ Please note: Any student who needs to leave during the morning or lunch must have this prearranged. Students cannot be pulled from this event the day of unless it’s an emergency. Be sure to check the attached Passive Consent form for more details.
We’re looking forward to a great day of service, teamwork, and Panther Pride! 💜🐾
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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!
👧🧒 Children will take part in fun, hands-on activities that build sensory, motor, social-emotional, communication, and creative skills.
👩👧👦 Caregivers will explore topics in parent-child relationships, early childhood development, family experiences, and community connections.
📅 Starting September 24, 2025
🕓 4:15–5:30 PM
📍 Ellsworth Elementary School
(Meets approximately every other Wednesday)
ℹ️ Registration & Questions:
Becky Lane – LANEB@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
📞 715-273-3904
We hope to see you and your little ones there! 💜



👏 Walker L. (8th grade) – 88 pushups
👏 Adelyn L. (6th grade) – 7:11 mile time
👏 Kade H. (7th grade) – 94 on the pacer test
Way to go, Panthers! Your hard work and determination are inspiring! 💜🐾 #PantherPride








