
Due to weather we are switching to a E-Learning Day, March 19, 2025. No Panthers Kids Club. No Early Childhood Development Screening 4K Registration, event will be rescheduled. Students please follow the E-Learning protocol that was sent out by your principal.


📽️🎉 Family Movie Night at EES – March 28th! 🎉📽️
High school student Cianna Hall is hosting a Family Movie Night as part of her capstone project to support kids at the Child Life Center in Rochester, MN. She's gathering care packages filled with comfort items and entertainment to help hospitalized children and their families feel more at ease.
💜 "When I was in the hospital, I was scared and uncomfortable, and so were my parents. A simple care package helped me smile, and that meant everything." – Cianna
Join us for a fun night and support a great cause!


📢 Ellsworth School District Child Development Screening & Registration 📢
Mark your calendars! The next Child Development Screening & Registration is scheduled for March 19, 2025 for children ages 3, 4, and 5. This screening will assess your child's development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor, and play skills, along with social, communication, and early learning skills.
To register or ask questions, contact Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
📅 Future Screening Date: April 23, 2025.


Empower Ellsworth Grant – Apply Today! 💡
EHS Students! Do you have an amazing idea for a service capstone project but need funding to bring it to life? The Empower Ellsworth Grant is here to help! This grant provides start-up funds to support your project and make a positive impact right here in the Ellsworth community.
📌 Apply now! All grant money stays local, helping our community thrive.
🔗 Application details: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/empower-ellsworth
❓ Have questions? See Mrs. Pechacek for more info!
Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your idea into reality—apply today!


Stay Updated on Our Construction Project!
In case you missed the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday night, we’ve added photos to our new Construction Updates website!
You can check them out here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/construction-updates-2025
We’ll be sharing updated photos and videos throughout the next several months so you can follow along with the progress until the project is complete. Be sure to check back regularly to stay informed!


🗽Over Spring Break, our High School Music Department took on the Big Apple! From Times Square to The Statue of Liberty, they saw and experienced all the iconic sights that make New York City unforgettable. A trip filled with music, memories, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences! 💜









Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
💜Elementary 3rd grade teacher (25-26 School Year)
💜Elementary 4th grade teacher (25-26 School Year)
💜English Language Coordinator
💜Speech and Language Therapist (25-26 School Year)
💜Ellsworth High School Administrative Assistant- Financial Focus
+ Several sub & coaching positions available.
💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment
You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.


Shoutout to our local Boy Scouts!
A big thank you to our local Boy Scouts troop for assembling birthday kits for our food backpack families! These kits will bring joy to kids by making sure every child gets to celebrate their special day. 💜
Your kindness and generosity make a difference!







🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian! ✨🎓
Ellsworth High School is proud to announce Andrea Esterby as the Valedictorian and Mya Petersen as the Salutatorian for the Class of 2025! 🎉👏
This incredible achievement reflects their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. We are so proud of you both! 💜


Please join us for the ECSD Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction on March 22, 2025, as we celebrate and honor these outstanding individuals!
📍 Location: Ellsworth High School Cafetorium
🕔 Social Hour: 5:45 – 6:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Program: Following the social hour
🎟️ Get Your Tickets: Purchase tickets through GoFan using the link or QR code below:
🔗 https://gofan.co/event/3120471?schoolId=WI19699
We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you!


📢✨ Official Groundbreaking Ceremony! ✨📢
Almost one year ago, our community came together to invest in the future of our students and schools by passing the referendum. We were thrilled to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the high school addition and middle school renovations on Monday! 🏗️🎉
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, including our school board members, administrators, staff, the Ellsworth Chamber and its members, community members, Kraus-Anderson, LHB, LHI, OEM, SF Insurance Group, the Village of Ellsworth, and our former superintendent, Barry Cain.
Your support is shaping the future of ECSD! 💜










🏆🎉 ECSD Hall of Fame – Inaugural Class! 🎉🏆
We are thrilled to announce the first-ever inductees into the Ellsworth Community School District Hall of Fame! These outstanding individuals have made a lasting impact as community supporters, pillars of ECSD, and distinguished alumni.
⭐ Kirby Symes
⭐ Dr. Eugene Jonas
⭐ Dr. Frederick Klaas
⭐ Lonnie Feuerhelm
⭐ Tascha Schuh
⭐ Julie Graber
⭐ Jack Hines
Join us as we celebrate their achievements at the ECSD Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction on March 22, 2025, at the Ellsworth High School Cafetorium!
📅 Event Details:
🕔 Social Hour: 5:45 – 6:30 PM
🍽 Dinner & Program: To follow
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/3120471?schoolId=WI19699 or scan the QR code!
Let’s come together to honor and celebrate these remarkable individuals! 💜


The wait is over! 🎉 Summer School registration is now open!
📅 Dates: Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 27
📍 Location: Ellsworth Elementary
Click the link below to register your student today!
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/summer-school-2025


🚨🎉 Get ready, Panther families! 🎉🚨
Summer School 2025 registration opens TONIGHT at 6 PM! 🌞📚 Don't miss out on the fun and learning opportunities coming your way!
📧 Check your email for the registration link, or head straight to our website to sign up:
👉 https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/summer-school-2025
Set those reminders and get ready to grab your spot! 🐾💜


✈️6th Grade Parents✈️
Join us on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Cafeteria for a short informational meeting about the 2027 Washington, D.C. trip. Each traveler is eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500!
Click to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/19576235046?rsvp_id=19576235046
Don't miss out!


The bus garage phone line is currently down for an undetermined amount of time. Please email chisholmm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or call one of the school offices and they can transfer them to the bus garage office via another phone line.


Tonight is the night! We hope you can be part of this special moment as we break ground on the exciting high school addition and middle school renovations.
These projects represent a major investment in our students, staff, and community, ensuring that our schools continue to provide exceptional learning environments for generations to come. We are incredibly grateful for the support that has made these updates possible.
We look forward to celebrating with you!


Thank you to Kate Acker for visiting our first graders to teach them about dental hygiene! 🦷
A special thank you to Knutson Dental for generously donating dental supplies for the kiddos—your support helps keep our students smiling bright! 😁💜







Coach Huppert and our four State Wrestlers visited EES to speak with Mr. Whalen’s "Boyz R Us" group (grades 3-5) about the many benefits of wrestling. They emphasized important character traits such as toughness, teamwork, self-discipline, and courage to our young Panthers.
Thank you, Coach Huppert & Panther Wrestlers for sharing your wisdom!




📢 Ellsworth School District Child Development Screening & Registration 📢
Mark your calendars! The next Child Development Screening & Registration is scheduled for March 19, 2025 for children ages 3, 4, and 5. This screening will assess your child's development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor, and play skills, along with social, communication, and early learning skills.
To register or ask questions, contact Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
📅 Future Screening Date: April 23, 2025.
