Ellsworth Community School District

The high school's current physical education fitness area and weight room lack the space needed for our physical education program and athletic programs. In addition, the current gymnasium lobby and concessions area is inadequate for the hosting of events and celebration of the many achievements of our athletic programs. This week's article and video focus on the Health and Fitness/Lobby projects that are being addressed through our April 2nd Facilities Referendum. The video can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/wIVwak3KPP0 The senior high school's fitness areas are made up of a repurposed classroom and a room that served as the wrestling room for many years. These areas lack space and are located down a hallway from each other leading to safety and supervision challenges. The proposed new space will nearly double the space available while also developing a space that provides for all physical fitness and weight lifting equipment making these ideal for phy ed classes and athletics. While many initially focus on sports when thinking about a physical fitness area, these are actually spaces that serve our student body on a daily basis through our phy ed classes, athletics and before and after school programs. A quality health and physical education program provides students with a well rounded nutritional education while also providing experiences that develop lifelong skills and habits. In addition, the location of the proposed space will allow for community use before and after school and on weekends. In addition, the proposed expansion of the rear lobby area of the high school will better serve local events. The current lobby and concessions simply lack space to house school and community events. The addition of 1500 square feet will more than double the current space, greatly enhancing the capabilities of the space in a number of ways while also providing for a seamless secured entry area into the proposed health and physical education space. If there are any questions about any of the projects being proposed in the April 2nd Facilities Referendum, please visit our referendum website, give me a call at (715)273-3900 or email me at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. We are also available for tours of the facilities for all interested in looking firsthand at the areas being impacted by the proposed projects. Barry Cain Superintendent of the Ellsworth Community School District

🎉📚EES students grabbed a donut, found a cozy spot, and made some reading memories together! 😊🍩 📖🍩 Thanks to the generous donation from the Ellsworth Elementary Parents Club, they had delicious donuts to enjoy as they dived into their favorite stories! 🎉

Please join Melinda & Olivia for Parent and Child night. PAC is for families of children not yet in school. Children will engage in activities that nurture sensory, gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional, communication, and creative development. Caregivers will explore topics in parent-child relationships, early childhood development, family experiences, and community connections. Snacks & a seasonal craft will be provided. Please RSVP to Melinda or Olivia at Melinda Casper casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3911 or Olivia Carlson carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us 715-273-3912

📬 Exciting News Alert! Keep your eyes peeled on your mailbox because our latest edition of the Referendum mailer is on its way! 🌟 Stay informed and get ready to dive into the details. For additional information, visit our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024

🎓👏 Congratulations to the brilliant minds of the EHS Class of 2024! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our Valedictorian, Jocelyn Boyle, and Salutatorian, Kayla Kressin! 🎉👩‍🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have truly shone through. 🌈📚 Here's to the next exciting chapter in your lives! 🥳👏

GrandParent Guardians Support Group Join us as we navigate the journey of grandparent guardianship together—finding strength, understanding, and a sense of belonging in the company of those who truly comprehend the joys and challenges unique to the grandparent guardian role. For more information or to sign up please email Melinda, Savannah, or Olivia casperm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us waynes@ellsworth.k12.wi.us carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

HS Parents & Student: Just a reminder that Thursday, March 14 will be an E-Learning Day for students in grades 9, 10 & 12. Students in grades 9, 10 & 12 do not need to report to school on March 14. Even though it is an E-Learning day, students will need to report virtually to class at the designated time. Juniors will be taking the ACT test and will be expected to attend school on Thursday, March 14 at the normal beginning of school time.

6th Grade Parents! Join us on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 pm for a 25-minute digital meeting on the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip. Each traveler is eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500! Click to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/11901115253?rsvp_id=11901115253 Click to join: https://schooltrip.us/EllsworthWI26 Don't miss out!

Let's give a huge shoutout to Landon Robole for representing Ellsworth at the CESA 11 3-8th Grade Regional Spelling Bee.

This spring break marks a major milestone for us as we embark on the installation of our brand-new stage and cafeteria lighting system! 🎉 This week, the team is hard at work, unboxing and installing the incredible array of lights that will soon transform our spaces. In the behind-the-scenes glimpse, you can see the lighting structure on the stage, with the old lights out and the new ones ready to shine. 💡 Catch a sneak peek of the lights being installed, and check out the photo with the ceiling lights showcasing two of the four amazing moving lights that will bring a whole new level of capabilities to our events. But that's not all – we're embracing the future with all lights transitioning to LED technology! 🌈 The project is on track for completion by the end of this week, bringing a vibrant and energy-efficient glow to our stage and cafeteria. And that's not the only upgrade – say goodbye to our old-school lighting control board! 🚀 We're bidding farewell to outdated technology as we welcome a state-of-the-art control board to enhance our lighting experiences.

This week’s article and video focus on the High School Career and Tech Ed (CTE) projects https://youtu.be/aQzg9fmcdlQ that are being addressed through our April 2nd Facilities Referendum. A quality CTE program offers students with real-world experiences that prepare them for the many areas of industry and manufacturing. Career and Technical Education courses focus on preparing students for careers in the much needed trades (welding construction, electrical, etc), business, marketing, entrepreneurship, engineering, agriculture, and the culinary industries. The current 1975 CTE classrooms and labs do not reflect modern work settings or allow for high-quality, real-world experiences for students. The proposed remodeling and expansion of the CTE area will provide our students with centralized collaborative spaces to prepare them for their future careers as well as promote partnerships with many manufacturers and businesses that will provide our economy with a quality workforce. The past two school years have been spent researching model CTE programs while also visiting other school districts to provide a vision for the projects currently being proposed. We have seen the model of “student-led production” in which students involved in all areas of CTE are working together in a business model to provide a high-quality experience for all students involved no matter their post-high school plans. The proposed projects will assist greatly in the implementation of this model. If there are any questions about any of the projects being proposed in the April 2nd Facilities Referendum, please visit our referendum website, give me a call at (715)273-3900 or email me at cainb@ellsworth.k12.wi.us. We are also available for tours of the facilities for all interested in looking firsthand at the areas being impacted by the proposed projects.

EMS February students of the month for Courage

EHS Students of the Month for Perserverance

Positive Solutions Class for EES Parents Where: Ellsworth Elementary School 445 S. Piety St., Ellsworth, WI 54011 When: Tuesdays March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th, April, 16th and April 23rd Register by calling Tina Hallock in the Elementary office at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Middle School Students If you are interested in learning about and playing tennis, please fill out this form concerning a weekly Tennis Club. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekav4G14dIJYX6aWrgoeq-MPk9SPq7dNzPLvvvh5cqFJE5uA/viewform

Tickets are still available for the Murder Mystery Dinner on March 16th. Grab your tickets here: https://www.ellsworthcommunityschoolfoundation.org/ The Ellsworth Community School District Foundation is dedicated to enhancing and enriching educational opportunities for the students of the Ellsworth Community School District through private funding. Funding is awarded to district classrooms through annual EXCELLS Grants and the dedication of our local educators is acknowledged through the Foundation’s annual Teacher of the Year Award.

📚🎨 Mrs. Traynor's Gothic Literature students unleashed their creativity in Ms. Bonlander's art room! 🖌️👹 Inspired by Frankenstein, they molded monstrous masterpieces from clay to bring their readings to life. 🔗📖 The fusion of literature and art has never been so thrilling! 🧟‍♂️🎭

Spots still available at Camp Pepin YMCA for summer programming! Help your student have a great summer and get outdoors and learn new skills! There are Outside of School Grant funds available, and the Y has matching funds if your family is in need! This awesome opportunity is open to all students enrolled in ECSD. CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, CHECK THE DATES, AND MORE! https://www.redwingymca.org/camppepin#close

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜 High School English Teacher 💜High School Math Teacher 💜High School Science Teacher 💜 School Psychologist 💜 Special Education Teaching Assistant at EHS 💜High School Girls Assistant JV Softball Coach 💜High School Girls Head JV Softball Coach + substitute 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.

Mrs. Traynor is offering a College Writing Workshop during EXCEL 2 on March 13th and 20th to help with writing essays for scholarships and college applications. This is a great opportunity to get some helpful tips when writing your scholarship essays. (Juniors, you can get some tips about writing college essays as well) Please request to be in her EdFish or contact Mrs. Traynor if interested!