🌼☀️ We've been having so much fun at our last few PAC (Parents and Child) Nights! From creating flower pots to soaking up the sunshine and playing outside, it's been all smiles and laughter.
There's nothing better than seeing kids enjoying time with their families, making memories, and getting creative together. Thanks to all the parents who joined us—your involvement makes these nights so special!
Eight of our awesome 7th graders had the opportunity to attend the 53rd Annual Student Government Day!
They spent the day learning about local government and public safety, hearing directly from:
👮♂️ Sheriff Chad Koranda, 🚓 Wisconsin State Patrol & 🚨 Pierce County Emergency Management
Students also got an up-close look at equipment from:
🛻 The Pierce County Rec Patrol
🌲 DNR
🛡️ Pierce County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Unit
The day wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes peek into the Pierce County 911 Center and a tour of part of the Jail. Such a powerful, hands-on experience learning how our local government and emergency services operate! 💜🐾
📣 Kindergarten Families!
Please note that our Kindergarten End-of-Year Program will be held on May 30th, not May 23rd as mistakenly printed on the fold-out district calendar.
We can’t wait to celebrate a fantastic year with our kindergartners! 🎉💜
Please help us give a HUGE shoutout to our Middle School Special Education Teacher, Mr. Spencer Schultz, who recently completed the Boston Marathon! 🏅💪 Running one of the world’s most prestigious races is an incredible achievement and Mr. Schultz tackled all 26.2 miles with grit and determination!
The energy around the building that day was electric ⚡️ students and staff were cheering him on, tracking his progress live, and celebrating every mile as he moved closer to the finish line. 📱🎉 It was a powerful reminder of the impact one inspiring teacher can have on an entire school community!
Way to go, Mr. Schultz - your dedication on and off the course is truly something to admire!
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!
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! 💜🖤
🗝️📜 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! 📖
🎉✨ 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! 🌱♻️
