
EES Student ended Red Ribbon Week with KINDNESS! All students wrote a kind word or action and added it to our kindness tree.


It sounds like the Respect Retreat organized by Youth Frontiers for EHS sophomores was a valuable experience. These types of events can have a positive impact on students by creating awareness about the importance of respect and encouraging a positive and inclusive school culture.
The retreat included various activities and discussions aimed at promoting respect among students. Students engaged in team-building exercises, discussions on communication and empathy, and other activities designed to foster a sense of community and understanding.
Events like the Respect Retreat contribute to creating a school environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued. The lessons and experiences gained during such retreats can have a lasting impact, influencing students' behavior and attitudes in their daily interactions.
Thank you to Youth Frontiers and EHS Mentors for a great day!!!








8th-grade students visited Historic Fort Snelling today.
They learned the stories of this important place with its military fort and surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers, enslaved people, and immigrants. They explored the Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks and experienced expanded outdoor learning opportunities with stunning river overlooks.








7th grade science has been exploring sound waves the last few days with Cup Phones, Tuning forks, water glass xylophone & boom whackers.






We're thrilled to share some incredible news about our amazing EES Student Council! 🙌✨ They organized a heartwarming food drive with the goal of supporting those in need in our community. 🥫🍎
We are overjoyed to announce that our dedicated students, with your generous contributions, were able to donate a whopping 418 pounds of food! 🎉🥳 This is a testament to the spirit of kindness and compassion that thrives within our school.
A huge shoutout to every student, teacher, and parent who contributed to this initiative. Your generosity is making a significant impact on the lives of those who may be facing food insecurity. 💖👏



Mrs Zierl’s kindergarten class has been in writing officer training learning how to patrol their sentences. After they write, they put on their hats and patrol for capital letters, spaces between words, and punctuation. After lots of hard work, they have graduated patrol training and are set to edit their writing.








EHS Relationship classes got their egg babies to practice parenting for the week.



EHS Relationship classes got their egg babies to practice parenting for the week.



More Red Ribbon Week fun at EES!!








Two EHS students have been recognized by the College Board by receiving the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA).
💜Adelaide Ries
💜Kayla Kressin
This College Board National Recognition Program awards academic honors to sophomores and juniors who take eligible administrations of AP®, PSAT/NMSQT®, or PSAT™ 10 exams, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and identify as attending high school in a rural area or small town.
💜Congrats Adelaide & Kayla!💜


Not-On-Tobacco~ A Proven Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program
For more information please see our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/o/ellsworthcsd/page/vaping


On 10/23 a group of EHS students attended Teach Day at UW-Stout. Teach Day actively involves high school students in the exploration of one of our seven teacher preparation programs: Art Ed, Early Childhood Ed, Family and consumer Sciences Ed, Marketing & Business Ed, Math Ed, Special Ed, and Tech Ed. Students had the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from the UW-Stout students enrolled in these programs and tour campus.


The music department is excited to announce that we have 6 students leaving today for the WI State High School Honors Mixed Choir and Honors Band. This is the biggest accomplishment we have in the state for choir and band students. Students prepared for a rigorous audition in early February. Students are then selected out of about 1400 auditions throughout the state in late March. They attend a 4-day camp at U.W. Green Bay to begin to meet the nationally recognized conductors, learn music, and finally meet back up in Madison in late October to perform at the beautiful Overture Center.
We are so very lucky to have 6 students chosen and performing this Thursday evening.
WI State Mixed Choir: Lander Levers, Betsy Foster, Mya Petersen, Maleah Petersen, and Bailey Oleson
WI State High School Band: Landen Lee
We also have one student who auditioned and is performing with the WI State Middle-Level Honors Choir in Madison this Saturday. Henry Penn
Please congratulate these students and wish them good luck!!


Our 4th graders had a blast at the After School Art Club, thanks to the amazing after-school grant that ECSD received!
These young artists unleashed their creativity, crafting adorable scarecrows and snowmen. The room was filled with laughter, colorful paints, and endless imagination!
It's heartwarming to see how initiatives like this grant can allow our students to explore their artistic talents outside the regular curriculum.




Did you know our public library has lots of amazing programs for kids and teens? Check them out here: https://ellsworthlibrary.org/calendar/

Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd - 27th!
At Ellsworth, we're all in when it comes to supporting our youth in making smart, healthy choices.
💜 Theme for 2023: Be Kind to Your Mind!
This year, let's unite as a community to raise awareness about the drug crisis, advocate for positive change, and provide valuable resources for our youth. It's crucial that we empower our young minds to make informed and healthy decisions.
💜Together, we can make a difference!
Learn more: redribbonweek.org


EES PICTURE RETAKE IS TOMORROW - Tuesday, October 24th


Ellsworth Community School District - Child Development Screening
The Ellsworth Community School District will hold a child development screening (ages 3, 4 & 5 years old) day on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Ellsworth Elementary School. The screening will be held from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about your child’s development in speech/language, gross motor, fine motor and play skills. During the screening your child will participate in a playgroup where social, communication, motor and early learning skills will be observed. In addition, your child’s vision and hearing will be screened.
Appointments are required. For an appointment or if you have questions please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Future screening dates:
January 24, 2024
February 28, 2024
March 20, 2024
April 24, 2024


Help protect your children -- and their classmates -- when they're under the weather so that they can return to the classroom healthy and ready to learn.
When your child is sick
The best thing you can do is to keep your children home when sick. This will help stop the spread of illness to other children and teachers. Keep them home when they show any of these symptoms:
fever of 100 degrees F or higher
nausea or vomiting
severe headache
diarrhea
red, watery eyes with yellow or green drainage
undiagnosed rash
Children should stay home until they have been naturally without fever for at least 24 hours. Please do not give children fever-reducing medication and then send them to school.


We hope you've received our community survey packet in your mailbox! Your input is invaluable, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on shaping the future of ECSD.
💜 Didn't Get a Survey?
If, by any chance, you haven't received your survey packet, don't worry! Reach out to our District Office at 715-273-3900, and we'll ensure you get the information you need.
💜 Need an Additional Code?
Each adult in your household is encouraged to participate. If you require an extra access code for another adult, please contact us, and we'll promptly provide the necessary details.
💜 Survey Deadline: October 23rd
Time is of the essence! Your feedback is crucial, and we kindly ask that you complete the survey by October 23rd.
For detailed insights into each project and additional resources, visit our website: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/community-survey-copy
