The existing locker bays at the middle school are oversized and hard to monitor for student safety.
If the April 2 facilities referendum is approved, the locker bay areas will be redesigned to create open, collaborative learning areas for each grade level, while improving student safety.
Remember to vote on Tuesday, April 2.
For more information visit our website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024
The demand for workers in the trades, manufacturing, engineering, and agriculture is growing in our region. Our tech ed (โshopโ) classrooms and labs do not reflect the modern work settings.
The April 2 facilities referendum will expand middle and high-level opportunities for students to gain real-world experiences that prepare them for their careers and post-secondary education.
Remember to vote on Tuesday, April 2.
For more details check out our website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024
๐ญ๐นโจ Last Friday was a day of magic and talent as the EES Drama Club performed "Beauty is a Beast"! ๐๐ญ From enchanting performances to captivating storytelling, our students showcased their creativity and passion for the arts! ๐ถ๐ Let's give a huge round of applause to all the performers, crew members, and staff who made this production a roaring success! ๐๐
Wow! The Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success thanks to all of the support from EES families. It was amazing to see the excitement from students and families as they searched for the perfect book or some cool pens, erasers and journals. The teachers were thrilled to receive some of the books from their wish lists. Your book fair purchases will help build classroom libraries and provide books for incentives and future literacy events. Keep reading!
This message is going out to all families and staff due to the possibility of inclement weather going into the next number of days. At this time, there are no cancellations of school and this is simply for planning purposes.
Due to our mild winter so far, we have had no inclement weather cancellations to this point. This allows us some flexibility at this time. Due to this, any inclement weather cancellations in the upcoming week will be virtual learning days for students and staff. Emails will be sent by the building-level principals and staff regarding schedules and plans in the cases of inclement weather days.
This plan allows us to continue instruction as we enter the last week of the third quarter and also allows us to keep the Monday, April 1st day scheduled day off of school.
๐๐๐ง๐ง Our first graders have been on an amazing journey in Social Studies, diving deep into the world of Citizenship! ๐โจ From understanding respect, responsibility, and perseverance to embracing honesty, good choices, and teamwork, these young minds are shining examples of what it means to be good citizens! ๐๐ผ๐ค Let's continue to nurture these values in our little ones as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow! ๐ฑ๐ก
๐ซ๐ Curious about our high school or middle school's needs before the April 2nd referendum vote? ๐
Reach out to our building principals or contact Superintendent Barry Cain to schedule a tour! ๐ We'd love to show you around and share important insights. We will also have someone at all events held at each building so swing by to chat.
๐Let's make informed decisions together! ๐
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024
Mark your calendars for the upcoming school facility bond vote: ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, April 2.
Polling locations will be open 7am-8pm.
Voting information can be found on our referendum webpage: https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/facility-referendum-2024
๐ง๐ It was an exciting day for our Third-grade students at EES! ๐ Olivia Girdeen and Brittney Moses from the Ellsworth Creamery visited us, and it was a blast! ๐ We got hands-on and made butter, delved into the fascinating world of cheese production ๐ง, and indulged in some delicious cheese curds! ๐ Thanks to Olivia, Brittney, and the Ellsworth Creamery for an udderly fantastic experience! ๐ฎ
๐๐ซ๐ Incredible news from EES! ๐๐ We're thrilled to announce the February Students of the Month awards for Courage, as well as outstanding achievements in PE and transportation! ๐๐๐ช It's moments like these that make us proud of our students' dedication and hard work! Let's continue to celebrate their achievements and inspire greatness in each other! ๐๐
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
๐๐๐ Exciting News! ๐๐๐
Get ready, because registration for our summer school opens on Wednesday, March 20th at 6 pm! ๐๏ธ This year, we have tons of fantastic opportunities waiting for students in the ECSD. ๐จ๐ถ๐ฌ๐
In June, our summer school will feature a diverse range of classes including Art, Music, Science, Dance, and Outdoor Learning! ๐ณ๐ถ But wait, there's more! We've got all your favorites like Sports Galore, Archery, Babysitting, and Swimming Lessons! ๐โโ๏ธ Plus, we're thrilled to introduce some exciting new classes too! ๐
Stay tuned for details on June Adventures and a thrilling week-long Adventure Camp! ๐๏ธ More surprises await! Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars and register on Wednesday at 6 pm sharp! ๐
๐ณ๏ธ Don't let your busy schedule stop you from having your voice heard! ๐ Absentee voting is the perfect solution to ensure you still cast your ballot, even with a packed schedule. Whether it's work, travel, or any other commitment, you can vote ahead of time and avoid missing out on Election Day. Check out myvote.wi.gov for more info or reach out to your municipal clerk's office. Let's make sure every vote counts! ๐
Bloom and Grow Adventures Day Camp
K-3rd Grade
Learn about plants & how they grow at this fun Daycamp!
When: 03/18/2024
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: River Falls Library - Community Room downstairs
When: 03/28/2024
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Where: Seyforth Building Pierce County Fairgrounds
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/6hukeBjDg3bfAe4j9
๐๐๐ฐ We're incredibly proud of our 4th graders for their initiative and compassion! ๐ They're organizing a fundraiser within our community called "Kicks for Kids" to raise $4,000 for local children. ๐ง๐ฆ Tradehome Shoes has generously partnered with us, allowing us to purchase shoes at cost through a 5-year partnership! ๐
On April 13th, our students will be at 5 local businesses collecting donations. ๐ผ๐ช You can also contribute through our GoFundMe page at: https://gofund.me/08c66496
Let's lace up together and make a difference in the lives of our community's children! ๐๐
Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!!
๐ Full-Time Custodian at EMS
๐FCS Teacher- .33 FTE
๐High School English Teacher
๐ High School English Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
๐ High School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
๐High School Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year
๐Math Instructional Coach
๐School Psychologist
๐Special Education Teacher- Fall 2024
๐Speech and Language Pathologist
๐Special Education Teaching Assistant
+ Several coaching & substitute positions available.
๐ผ 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.
๐ฒ๐๐ฃ๏ธ We're so proud to share a heartwarming moment from our school forest adventure! ๐ณโจ One of our amazing 4K students used his communication device to spell "sky" during our collaborative physical, occupational, and speech therapy time. ๐ค๏ธ๐ It was a wonderful example of communication skills in action! ๐ฌ๐ Let's continue to support and celebrate every achievement, big or small! ๐
๐ Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders had a blast participating in Minute to Win It games before Spring Break! โณ๐ฎ From balancing challenges to stacking competitions, it was non-stop fun! ๐คนโโ๏ธ๐ Check out the photos to see the smiles and cheers as our students cheered on their classmates! ๐ธ๐ฅณ
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
๐๐EES students grabbed a donut, found a cozy spot, and made some reading memories together! ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ Thanks to the generous donation from the Ellsworth Elementary Parents Club, they had delicious donuts to enjoy as they dived into their favorite stories! ๐
