Volunteers are needed for 2 upcoming field trips for EMS students.
Biz Town on May 2nd
sign up here: https://forms.gle/MaEzWtDBnVPtyR6A9
Finance Park on May 9th
sign up here: https://forms.gle/qWskwChvHjMK9Ev77
A background check is required for anyone volunteering. The in-person experience takes place in a simulated city at the St Paul facility.
Junior Achievement North prepares young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Through experiential learning focused on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, students build the skills required to succeed in today’s dynamic world.
While exploring and working in JA BizTown, students have the chance to discover careers, build financial skills, collaborate with classmates, exercise civic duties, invest in the community, and more! JA Finance Park gives middle students an opportunity to develop personal money management skills, acquire personal finance knowledge and prepare for financial decisions and challenges in their adult lives.
https://www.janorth.org/
PE award winner for March is 5th grader Brady Peterson & Lower elementary PE winner is kindergarten Greta Fleming.


Colonial Marty Lepak spoke to EES students about our word of the month "Cooperation".







ECSD is currently hiring for the following positions.
-High School Math teacher beginning with the 2023-2024 school year
-District wide school social worker
Details can be found on our employment website:
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment

ECSD is currently hiring for the following positions.
-Middle School 6th grade Social Studies Teacher
-High School Phy Ed Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year
-4K Teaching Assistant
More details can be found on our employment website.
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment

Ellsworth Community School District - Child Development Screening and Registration
The Ellsworth Community School District will hold child development screenings and 4K / 5K registration on the following dates:
Wednesday, February 15 8:15am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 22 8:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 26 10:00am - 6:00pm
All take place at the Ellsworth Elementary School.
To register for four year old kindergarten your child must be 4 by September 1, 2023. If you are registering for kindergarten your child must be 5 by September 1, 2023.
Appointments are required for screening. Appointments are not required to register for 4YK. For an appointment or if you have questions please call Tina Hallock at 715-273-3912 or email hallockt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us.
Registration forms can be picked up at the Elementary office or you can find them on our district website. www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Art, Music, Science, Dance, and Outdoor Learning are just some of the many classes being offered by the Ellsworth Community School District Summer School! Along with all the long-standing favorite courses, like Sports Galore, Archery, and Swimming Lessons.The Ellsworth Community School District is excited to provide you with these great summer learning opportunities for your child. Our summer school program runs from June 7th-28th (Wednesday Start) from 8:00-12:00 each day.
Summer School sessions will be 8:00-9:20, 9:20-10:40, and 10:40-12:00. This schedule allows each child to take 2 classes plus swimming and physical education/recreation, or 3 summer school classes.
More information is coming soon!

Thank you EES Parent’s Club for the books and donuts!

The Ellsworth E3 is excited to announce they will once again be hosting a student service learning grant for Ellsworth students. If you have students that are interested in completing a service project in the next year in the Ellsworth Community, please check out the information below. Students (or groups of students) can get funds for project components. The deadline for applying is mid-March.
This opportunity is open to all Ellsworth students in our district. This is not limited to EHS students, younger applicants can apply, or whole classes. Please look over the attached info, including the brochure that details last year's projects!
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/o/ellsworthcsd/page/empower-ellsworth


Mark your calendars for a pop-up gallery fundraiser, showcasing art by our local students!

Due to the icy roads on Monday, February 27th, the Ellsworth Community School District will be closed.
PKC will also be closed.
We will be using our distance learning program at each building level. Classes will start at 9am.

The ECSD is hiring for a Panther Kids Club Director, an HS/MS Spanish Teacher & an Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant.
More information can be found on our employment website.
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment
The EES Scholastic Book Fair has been extended through Tuesday, Feb. 28. There will be shopping times for students during the day on Monday and Tuesday. Families can shop at the book fair on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 4:30-7:30. Thanks for your support!

February 22nd is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking all of the dedicated bus drivers and van drivers that serve the students and families in Ellsworth Community School District.
Regular & Sub Bus Drivers:
Dan Unser, Randy Brickner, Tom Schutz, Leroy Clark, Mike Knudsen, Butch Kinneman, Vernon Andrews, Scott Herem, Julie Baggenstoss, Bob Tharalson, Logan Radkey, Roman Huppert, Doug Sjostrom, Denny Langer, Roy Power, Darren Radkey, Terry Olson, Lisa Plummer, Jeff Plummer, Fred Schmidt, Lemoine Baker, Darren Place, Gary Huppert, Jim Chisholm, Jim Knutson, Scott Nelson, Bob Doheny, John Geister, Mike Rehbein, Matt Stacey, Corey Hilden & Michael Chisholm.
Van Drivers:
Claudia Schmidt, Patti Unser, Lee Langer, Tony Hines, Don Schladweiler, Georgia Schladweiler, Barry Hove, Carla Schuster, Carrie Vannet & Angie Skarman.

Due to the weather forecast for Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd, the Ellsworth Community School District will be closed.
PKC will also be closed.
We will be using our new distance learning program at each building level. Please refer to emails sent from building principals.

Ellsworth Community School District Families
This letter is to inform and update families about the arrest of a senior high school staff member yesterday evening (February 20, 2023). Brandon Fuhrman, the Ellsworth Senior High School Band Instructor, was taken into custody by police on charges of Sex with a Child aged 16 or older and Sexual Assault of a Student by School Staff.
Mr. Fuhrman was taken into custody at the Ellsworth Senior High School following an investigation that began following an initial complaint late in the school day yesterday. Law enforcement officials were involved in the investigation upon receipt of the complaint and completed their investigation into the evening.
Mr. Fuhrman was placed on unpaid administrative leave at the time of the arrest.
School District staff will be continuing to work throughout the coming days to meet the needs of our students, families, and staff.
Sincerely,
Barry Cain
Superintendent
How high did they get? Students are having fun in the STEM lab at EES.

WOW! What a fun and successful carnival hosted by our EES Parents Club. We hope you all had fun. Thank you to our EES Parents Club and volunteers for pulling off such an amazing event.







Just a reminder we DO have school on Monday 2/20 to make up a snow day.

ECSD is currently hiring for the following positions for the 2023-2024 school year. More details can be found on our employment website.
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3619
All questions can be directed to Travis Logslett, Elementary Principal by phone at (715)273-3912 or by email at logslettt@ellsworth.k12.wi.us
Elementary Art Teacher & Elementary Music Teacher

