Ellsworth High School

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has released this year’s school and district report cards, and there’s a lot to celebrate.

Ellsworth Elementary School and Ellsworth Middle School earned an Exceeds Expectations rating. Both schools showed impressive growth, and we’re incredibly proud of the hard work happening in those buildings each day.

These results reflect the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community. We’re committed to using this data to guide our work, support continued growth, and ensure success for every learner.

These report cards look at several years of data across four priority areas: Achievement, Growth, Target Group Outcomes, and On-Track to Graduation.

Take a look at the full data here:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1970/EllsworthCSD/6140597/School_Report_Cards___Educational_Options.pdf

Panther Pride is strong, and we’re grateful for everyone who contributes to the success of the Ellsworth Community School District 💜🐾

Students in Mrs. Johnson’s Food Service classes took part in the annual Grilled Cheese Challenge last week, and the creativity did not disappoint! 🧀🔥

Each group designed their own twist on a classic grilled cheese, and a panel of teacher and student judges along with special guest Jarod Traynor from Common Man tasted and scored every sandwich.

The winning grilled cheese from each class will be featured on the Common Man menu in January, so be sure to stop in and try a student-created masterpiece! 😋🐾

Mr. Manosky’s introduction to industrial technology class took a walk to Nielsen’s grocery to test out the soda bottle openers they made on our new Haas manual mills. #CTE #fabricate

The High School Den Managers are kicking off a holiday food drive! 🎄🖤💜
If you’re able, please bring unopened, non-perishable food items to the Den. All donations will be delivered to our local Food Shelf to support families in our community.

Thank you for helping us spread a little kindness this season! 🐾

Congrats to our EHS Students of the Month for October!💜
Senior Nathan Rollins, Junior Abby Hinrichs, Sophomore Joey Tomlinson and Freshman Grace Wood.
#PantherPride

Mr. Manosky’s Tech Ed students took a field trip to Bloomer Machine & Fabrication where they got an inside look at CNC machines, laser cutters, and welders in action. 💥
Students even got some hands-on experience using a press brake to bend their own miniature “Panther Mobile” complete with the Ellsworth logo laser-etched on the hood! 🐾
What an awesome opportunity to see advanced manufacturing in action and bring their learning to life!

🖤💜 New Panther gear alert! 💜🖤

New designs are now available in our Panther Den Online Shop - check them out here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YHTocTWAmb

Our High School Den Managers create the designs and manage the shop themselves! This hands-on experience gives students real-world retail management skills, and a small portion of each sale helps cover Den expenses.

Be sure to check out the Exclusives section for some awesome gift ideas for your favorite Panther supporter! 🐾

Ms. Poulos’ Weight Training PE students are putting our brand-new Weight Room to good use! 💪 Students are learning how to lift safely, use available resources, and build confidence in their ability to work out on their own all while learning how to structure lifts that match their personal fitness goals.

We’re so lucky to have this incredible new space as part of the high school renovation this summer. Our students and athletes are truly fortunate to have such top-notch facilities to support their growth and wellness! 🏋️‍♀️💜

☕ Exciting things are brewing at EHS!
They ran their first real roast this week with their very first student roaster—bean toasting has officially begun! Some of our staff got to enjoy the perks this week with a fresh cup of Panther Perk coffee to start their day.

On October 19, the Ellsworth Hearts & Minds group completed another successful shipment of school supplies and comfort items to Ukraine, this time to a school in Radomyshl', located in the region of Zhytomyr Oblast in north-central Ukraine, about 70 miles west of Kyiv. After months of dedicated fundraising, the Hearts & Minds students raised enough money to purchase the supplies and cover shipping costs. With help from Day of Service volunteers, supplies were packaged. With the help of Ryan, my dad, Tom Benson, and his wife, Valentyna—who is from Radomyshl—19 boxes were labeled and shipped, each one carrying the compassion, encouragement, and hope of an entire school community reaching across the world.

Mr. Benson’s High School Outdoor Adventure class hit the trails at Willow River State Park in Hudson, WI! 🥾🌲 It’s always nice to take a break from the school day, enjoy the fresh air and nature, and make some great memories with classmates. What a perfect day to explore the outdoors!

🎄 Community Christmas Band – Join the Fun! 🎶

Freshman Viola Schmidt is organizing a Christmas Band Concert for her capstone project, and everyone in the community is invited to be part of the band! If you play an instrument and want to spread some holiday cheer, this is your chance.

🎺 Hosted & Directed by: Maria Olson
📍 Location: Zion Covenant Church, Ellsworth
🗓 Rehearsals: Sundays, November 9–23
🎼 Dress Rehearsal: December 5
🎄 Concert: December 6 at 7:00 PM

Come play your heart out or mark your calendar to attend the concert and enjoy some festive music led by our talented local musicians!

November Lunch Menu

🏃‍♂️💜 Big news for Panther Nation!

For the first time since 1992, the Ellsworth Boys Cross Country team is STATE BOUND! 🎉

With an incredible runner-up finish at the sectional meet this past weekend, the Panthers have earned their spot at the WIAA State Cross Country Championship.

We’re so proud of this hardworking group and can’t wait to cheer them on at state! 🐾 #PantherPride

EHS Academic Awards Ceremony 🌟
We recently celebrated the academic accomplishments of our students at the Ellsworth High School Academic Awards Ceremony!

These students have shown incredible dedication to their studies and serve as great examples of Panther Pride. Congratulations to all of our honorees.

We’re proud of each of you for your hard work and commitment to learning! 💜🐾

Celebrating Academic Excellence at EHS 🎓📚
At Ellsworth High School, we take pride in celebrating the hard work and dedication our students show in the classroom. Academic success doesn’t just happen-it’s the result of persistence, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.

Congratulations to Mateo Cordes and Hannah Carpenter for their outstanding academic achievements!

💜 Adventure Lit on the move!

Mrs. Traynor’s Adventure Lit class took on the rock wall at UW–River Falls last week. 🧗‍♂️

Students pushed themselves, encouraged each other, and learned what it means to trust your team (and your harness). We’re proud of their effort and the way they represented EHS! 💜🐾

4 EHS students attended Teach Day at UW–Stout last week to explore potential teaching career paths in the seven educational fields offered at the university.

During the event, students connected with current college students, participated in hands-on activities related to their areas of interest, toured the campus, and heard from a panel of education majors who shared their experiences in the program.

🎓 What a great opportunity to learn more about the rewarding field of education!

🧠 Mrs. Whalen shared a fun snapshot from Room 220 where Biology students have been diving into different body systems this month!

That days focus was the nervous system, and students made brain hats to help them learn all about how it works. Some were so proud of their creations they wore them the rest of the day!