🔥Fire Safety at EES! 🚒
A big thank you to the Ellsworth Fire Department for visiting EES this week to talk with our students about fire safety! We appreciate our local firefighters taking the time to teach our students important safety tips and answer their questions.
Thank you for helping keep our students and community safe!
A big thank you to the Ellsworth Fire Department for visiting EES this week to talk with our students about fire safety! We appreciate our local firefighters taking the time to teach our students important safety tips and answer their questions.
Thank you for helping keep our students and community safe!
We knew that rescheduling the traditional Homecoming Parade on a moment’s notice would not work for our students or community partners, and many students would have been unable to participate.
However, we still want to celebrate together! We are excited to pivot to a Panther Spirit Parade on October 2, before our final home football game. This parade will celebrate our fall activities and give our students, families, and community another opportunity to come together and show their Panther pride. Community businesses and organizations are welcome to join the parade. All floats are to line up at Ellsworth Middle School by 4:45 p.m. The parade will start promptly at 5:00 pm and will follow the recently published (updated) parade route.
However, we still want to celebrate together! We are excited to pivot to a Panther Spirit Parade on October 2, before our final home football game. This parade will celebrate our fall activities and give our students, families, and community another opportunity to come together and show their Panther pride. Community businesses and organizations are welcome to join the parade. All floats are to line up at Ellsworth Middle School by 4:45 p.m. The parade will start promptly at 5:00 pm and will follow the recently published (updated) parade route.
Due to impending thunderstorms and rain forecasted from Friday to Saturday, we are moving the homecoming football game to tomorrow, Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm. The parade on Friday has been cancelled. The chili feed will now be on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5pm-7pm in the HS Cafeteria.
Join us for PAC: Parents & Children! 💜
Families of 3 & 4-year-olds who are not yet in school are invited to join us for fun activities, learning, and connections! PAC begins September 23 at Ellsworth Elementary School.
Check out the flyer for registration details! 👇
Families of 3 & 4-year-olds who are not yet in school are invited to join us for fun activities, learning, and connections! PAC begins September 23 at Ellsworth Elementary School.
Check out the flyer for registration details! 👇
💜 HOMECOMING PARADE ROUTE UPDATE 💜
Heads up, Panther fans! We have a small change to this year’s Homecoming Parade route.
For safety reasons and to help ease traffic congestion while our buses are returning to the bus garage, we have made the decision to run the parade route in reverse this year.
📍 Same route, just a different starting and ending point!
Please take a look at the map for the updated direction of the parade and plan accordingly.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe, and we can’t wait to see our Panther community lining the route for Homecoming! 💜🤍🐾
Heads up, Panther fans! We have a small change to this year’s Homecoming Parade route.
For safety reasons and to help ease traffic congestion while our buses are returning to the bus garage, we have made the decision to run the parade route in reverse this year.
📍 Same route, just a different starting and ending point!
Please take a look at the map for the updated direction of the parade and plan accordingly.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe, and we can’t wait to see our Panther community lining the route for Homecoming! 💜🤍🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
Please help us welcome Anastasiia Bundy to the Ellsworth Community School District! Anastasiia will be joining ECSD as a Special Education Teacher.
Originally from Ukraine, Anastasiia earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and later earned her master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Fort Hays State University. She currently lives in Eau Galle with her husband and daughter.
Outside of the classroom, Anastasiia and her family love traveling and experiencing new cultures and adventures together. She also enjoys audiobooks and just about any activity that involves a little friendly competition!
This year, Anastasiia is especially looking forward to meeting her students, building positive relationships and becoming an active part of our school community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Anastasiia! We’re so happy to have you at ECSD! 🐾
Please help us welcome Anastasiia Bundy to the Ellsworth Community School District! Anastasiia will be joining ECSD as a Special Education Teacher.
Originally from Ukraine, Anastasiia earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and later earned her master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Fort Hays State University. She currently lives in Eau Galle with her husband and daughter.
Outside of the classroom, Anastasiia and her family love traveling and experiencing new cultures and adventures together. She also enjoys audiobooks and just about any activity that involves a little friendly competition!
This year, Anastasiia is especially looking forward to meeting her students, building positive relationships and becoming an active part of our school community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Anastasiia! We’re so happy to have you at ECSD! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
We’re happy to welcome Kristin Hoppe to the Panther family! Kristin will be joining ECSD as a Special Education Teaching Assistant and Panther Kids Club staff member.
Kristin is from Ellsworth and attended UW-Stout. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling and creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Kristin is looking forward to getting to know her students, working alongside ECSD staff and making a positive impact throughout the school year.
💜 Welcome to the team, Kristin! We’re excited to have you with us! 🐾
We’re happy to welcome Kristin Hoppe to the Panther family! Kristin will be joining ECSD as a Special Education Teaching Assistant and Panther Kids Club staff member.
Kristin is from Ellsworth and attended UW-Stout. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling and creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Kristin is looking forward to getting to know her students, working alongside ECSD staff and making a positive impact throughout the school year.
💜 Welcome to the team, Kristin! We’re excited to have you with us! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
Please help us welcome Tracy Boesel, who will be joining ECSD as an Special Education Teaching Assistant.
Tracy is from Maiden Rock and attended Century College. She enjoys anything artsy, fall camping, fishing, spending time with her grandkids and shopping for vintage furniture to redo rooms in her 1900 farmhouse!
Tracy and her husband, met in 6th grade and have been a blended family for 14 years. Together they have eight kids and eight grandkids!
This year, Tracy is especially looking forward to meeting all of the new staff and students.
💜 Welcome to ECSD, Tracy! We’re glad you’re here! 🐾
Please help us welcome Tracy Boesel, who will be joining ECSD as an Special Education Teaching Assistant.
Tracy is from Maiden Rock and attended Century College. She enjoys anything artsy, fall camping, fishing, spending time with her grandkids and shopping for vintage furniture to redo rooms in her 1900 farmhouse!
Tracy and her husband, met in 6th grade and have been a blended family for 14 years. Together they have eight kids and eight grandkids!
This year, Tracy is especially looking forward to meeting all of the new staff and students.
💜 Welcome to ECSD, Tracy! We’re glad you’re here! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome Alyssa Pechacek to ECSD as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant!
Alyssa is an Ellsworth native and is currently attending UW-Eau Claire, where she is working toward her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. She enjoys teaching dance, coaching the Ellsworth Dance Team and spending time with family, friends and her puppy, Tucker. 🐶
For Alyssa, beginning her career in the same district where she grew up is especially meaningful. She is looking forward to getting to know our students, building relationships throughout the school community and learning from the experienced staff around her.
💜 Welcome back to ECSD in a new role, Alyssa! We’re so happy to have you on our team! 🐾
We’re excited to welcome Alyssa Pechacek to ECSD as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant!
Alyssa is an Ellsworth native and is currently attending UW-Eau Claire, where she is working toward her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. She enjoys teaching dance, coaching the Ellsworth Dance Team and spending time with family, friends and her puppy, Tucker. 🐶
For Alyssa, beginning her career in the same district where she grew up is especially meaningful. She is looking forward to getting to know our students, building relationships throughout the school community and learning from the experienced staff around her.
💜 Welcome back to ECSD in a new role, Alyssa! We’re so happy to have you on our team! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
Help us welcome Olivia Knapp to the Ellsworth Community School District! Olivia will be joining ECSD as a Special Education Teaching Assistant.
Olivia is from Red Wing, Minnesota, and enjoys dance and crafts. As she begins her new role, she is most looking forward to getting to know everyone and becoming part of the ECSD community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Olivia! We’re excited to have you with us! 🐾
Help us welcome Olivia Knapp to the Ellsworth Community School District! Olivia will be joining ECSD as a Special Education Teaching Assistant.
Olivia is from Red Wing, Minnesota, and enjoys dance and crafts. As she begins her new role, she is most looking forward to getting to know everyone and becoming part of the ECSD community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Olivia! We’re excited to have you with us! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome Jake Ball to ECSD as a 2nd Grade Teacher!
Jake is originally from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and attended UW-River Falls. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, reading and watching movies. He also has a younger brother and sister and two dogs, Mikko and Reya. 🐶
As he begins the new school year, Jake says he is especially looking forward to getting to know the students and families of Ellsworth.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Jake! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐾
We’re excited to welcome Jake Ball to ECSD as a 2nd Grade Teacher!
Jake is originally from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and attended UW-River Falls. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, reading and watching movies. He also has a younger brother and sister and two dogs, Mikko and Reya. 🐶
As he begins the new school year, Jake says he is especially looking forward to getting to know the students and families of Ellsworth.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Jake! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
Please help us welcome Alicia Schwalbe to the Ellsworth Community School District! Alicia will be joining us as a Special Education Teaching Assistant.
Alicia is from right here in Ellsworth and enjoys car shows, reading and fishing. When she’s not working, you might also find her spending time with her husband and their cat, Minnie. 🐱
Alicia says she is most looking forward to becoming part of the Ellsworth School District family and making new connections!
💜 Welcome to ECSD, Alicia! We’re excited to have you on our team! 🐾
Please help us welcome Alicia Schwalbe to the Ellsworth Community School District! Alicia will be joining us as a Special Education Teaching Assistant.
Alicia is from right here in Ellsworth and enjoys car shows, reading and fishing. When she’s not working, you might also find her spending time with her husband and their cat, Minnie. 🐱
Alicia says she is most looking forward to becoming part of the Ellsworth School District family and making new connections!
💜 Welcome to ECSD, Alicia! We’re excited to have you on our team! 🐾
📬 Check your mailboxes!
Our 2026-2027 ECSD District Foldout Calendars & Annual Newsletter headed to the post office yesterday, so they should be arriving in your mailbox soon!
Be sure to hang onto your foldout calendar for easy reference throughout the upcoming school year. 📅💜
⚠️ CALENDAR CORRECTION:
We noticed one date was misprinted on the foldout calendar. The Ellsworth Middle School Picture Day is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, not September 4 as listed on the calendar.
We apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding!
Keep an eye on those mailboxes! 👀📬
Our 2026-2027 ECSD District Foldout Calendars & Annual Newsletter headed to the post office yesterday, so they should be arriving in your mailbox soon!
Be sure to hang onto your foldout calendar for easy reference throughout the upcoming school year. 📅💜
⚠️ CALENDAR CORRECTION:
We noticed one date was misprinted on the foldout calendar. The Ellsworth Middle School Picture Day is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, not September 4 as listed on the calendar.
We apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding!
Keep an eye on those mailboxes! 👀📬
Last week we welcomed our 4K-1st grade and 6th grade students back into our buildings to help them ease back into the school routine before the first day of classes.
Jump Start is designed to help students get back into the swing of school through engaging math and reading activities while also enjoying fun, structured games and activities with their classmates. It's a great way to build confidence, reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and start the school year on a positive note.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making Jump Start a success. We loved seeing our buildings filled with smiling faces again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for our interim days in a few week!💜🐾
📚✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for Jump Start 2026! ✨📚
Is your child entering 4K through 1st grade or 6th grade this fall? Jump Start is a great opportunity to help students get comfortable with their new school, meet staff, make friends, and start the school year feeling confident and excited!
✅ Incoming 4K-1st Grade
✅ Incoming 6th Grade
✅ Fun activities and a chance to get familiar with routines before the first day of school
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the 2026-2027 school year!
Sign up here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/summer-school-2026
We can't wait to welcome our newest Panthers and help them get off to a great start! 💜🤍 #EllsworthPanthers #JumpStart2026 #BackToSchool
Is your child entering 4K through 1st grade or 6th grade this fall? Jump Start is a great opportunity to help students get comfortable with their new school, meet staff, make friends, and start the school year feeling confident and excited!
✅ Incoming 4K-1st Grade
✅ Incoming 6th Grade
✅ Fun activities and a chance to get familiar with routines before the first day of school
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the 2026-2027 school year!
Sign up here: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/summer-school-2026
We can't wait to welcome our newest Panthers and help them get off to a great start! 💜🤍 #EllsworthPanthers #JumpStart2026 #BackToSchool
🏆 Congratulations to EES 2nd Grade Teacher Lindsey Paul on being named the 2026 ECSD Teacher of the Year! 🏆
Mrs. Paul's dedication, passion, and commitment to her students make a lasting impact each and every day. Her ability to inspire young learners, build meaningful relationships, and create a positive classroom environment embodies the very best of education.
This special recognition is made possible through the generosity of Vino in the Valley and the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Paul on this well-deserved honor! 💜🐾
Mrs. Paul's dedication, passion, and commitment to her students make a lasting impact each and every day. Her ability to inspire young learners, build meaningful relationships, and create a positive classroom environment embodies the very best of education.
This special recognition is made possible through the generosity of Vino in the Valley and the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Paul on this well-deserved honor! 💜🐾
The Ellsworth Community School District will hold a child development screening (ages 3, 4 & 5 years old) day on April 15, 2026 at the Ellsworth Elementary School.
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. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
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. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
The Ellsworth Community School District will hold a child development screening (ages 3, 4 & 5 years old) day on March 18, 2026 at the Ellsworth Elementary School.
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. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
FUTURE SCREENING DATES:
April 15, 2026
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. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
FUTURE SCREENING DATES:
April 15, 2026
📣 Menu Change for This Week
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to switch the lunch menu around for the rest of the week. Here’s the updated lineup:
Wednesday, February 18: Pizza Cruncher Menu
Thursday, February 19: Hot Beef with Mashed Potatoes
Friday, February 20: Taco Salad with Frito Chips
Thanks for your understanding!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to switch the lunch menu around for the rest of the week. Here’s the updated lineup:
Wednesday, February 18: Pizza Cruncher Menu
Thursday, February 19: Hot Beef with Mashed Potatoes
Friday, February 20: Taco Salad with Frito Chips
Thanks for your understanding!
The Ellsworth Community School District will hold a child development screening (ages 3, 4 & 5 years old) day on February 4, 2026 at the Ellsworth Elementary School.
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. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
FUTURE SCREENING DATES:
March 18, 2029
April 15, 2026
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. Screening is required before 4K enrollment is approved.
Appointments are required. For an appointment please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Please contact the school with any questions.
Office 715-273-3912
Email: hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or zimmermanm@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
FUTURE SCREENING DATES:
March 18, 2029
April 15, 2026
