
🌟 Congratulations to Mrs. Marcia Jahnke! 🌟
The Ellsworth Community School District Foundation named Marcia Jahnke as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Mrs. Jahnke, a science teacher at Ellsworth High School, is truly a standout educator. In her classroom, she goes above and beyond to help every student succeed, making complex scientific concepts feel approachable, engaging, and even fun. 🔬✨
She’s known for her ability to adapt her teaching to meet the needs of all learners, creating a space where everyone can thrive. Her intelligence and dedication are clear in the way she breaks down challenging material and supports students through every step of their learning.
But Mrs. Jahnke’s impact goes far beyond academics. She builds strong connections with her students by sharing stories, life experiences, and a contagious love for learning. Her energy, creativity, and genuine care for her students make her lessons memorable and meaningful.
Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Mrs. Jahnke! 💜👏


🎉 Congratulations to the EHS Class of 2026! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the induction of our outstanding students into the National Honor Society!
Here's to your bright futures! 🏅📚


🔥🔬 S’mores and science? Yes, please!
Mrs. Jahnke’s AP Chemistry seniors wrapped up their last day in the most delicious way—by making s’mores using a Rubens' tube! 🔥





🎓 Tonight’s the night! 🎓
At this very moment, the Ellsworth High School Class of 2025 is taking the stage for their graduation ceremony. Please join us in congratulating this amazing group of students on reaching such an important milestone!
We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited to see where life takes you next. Wherever you go, you’ll always be Panthers. 💜


🎓 Can't make it to graduation tonight? We've got you covered! 🎉
You can still celebrate the Class of 2025 by watching the ceremony live from home. Tune in here:
👉 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=2440796
Let's cheer on our Panthers as they cross the stage! 💜🖤


Due to construction at the high school, our parking is going to be different than in past years as the back parking lot is not able to
be used. However, there are options for parking at the elementary school, bus garage and surrounding streets.
● We are asking those who are able to please carpool.
● If you have people with mobility issues, they should be dropped off at the main entrance of the building.
● The two main entrances are starred on the map below (one in the front and one in the back).
● Those parking in the lot by the football field or at the front lot of the elementary school should look for the entrance signs for the
lower athletic doors.
● Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. (all spectators over the age of 2 MUST have a ticket to enter for the ceremony).


🌍🍛 Mrs. Johnson's International Foods class took a tasty field trip to Punjabi Rasoi in Baldwin last week!
Students had the chance to explore Indian cuisine, try new dishes, and experience a different culture through food—and the verdict? They all agreed they liked it! 🙌
We love seeing students step out of their comfort zones and try something new. Great job, Panthers! 💜


🎉 EHS held its Service Learning Awards Banquet to recognize students who went above and beyond in giving back to our schools and community.
Students earned their service learning letter or bar through meaningful projects like The Panther Closet, Experience Ellsworth, Tennis Clinics, Basketball Camp, an Eagle Scout Project at Cairns Woods, and many more!
👏 Congratulations to all of these students—and thank you for the time, heart, and energy you put into making a difference. We're proud of the impact you’re making! 💜

April Was Full of FFA Success! 💜🐾
April was a busy and exciting month for Ellsworth FFA as students competed in various judging contests — with several teams qualifying for state and one team bringing home a historic win! 🙌
📅 April 11th – State Contest Highlights:
🔹 Ag Sales
Team: McKenna Edgar, Chase Plummer, Joe Emery & Ben Baker
🏅 Placed: 13th in the state
🔹 Horse Judging
Team: Lillie Rewolinski, Gretta Rewolinski, Ellie Holst & Rayha Tober
🏅 Placed: 7th
🌟 Lillie Rewolinski placed 3rd individually
📅 April 25th – State Contest Highlights:
🔹 Livestock Judging
Team: Breana Blanch, Lily Huppert, Trevor Doherty & Landyn Gaard
🏅 Placed: 15th
🌟 Lily Huppert placed 27th individually
🔹 Vet Science – STATE CHAMPS! 🎉
Team: McKenna Edgar, Peyton Berg, Maddie Bowen & Emma-Rae Hines
🥇 1st Place – STATE WINNERS!
This marks the first time an Ellsworth FFA team has won a state Career Development Event (CDE) contest!
These four will go on to represent Wisconsin at the National FFA Convention this fall! 💪🐾
Individual results:
🏆 1st – McKenna Edgar
👏 12th – Peyton Berg
👏 13th – Maddie Bowen
👏 32nd – Emma-Rae Hines
We are so proud of all of our FFA members for their hard work, dedication, and Panther Pride! 💜


🗝️📜 Mrs. Traynor’s English 9 students took on the Escape Verona-Room challenge!
As an introduction to Romeo and Juliet, students explored the world of William Shakespeare, Elizabethan England, and Archaic Vocabulary. They worked individually and with partners to solve puzzles and unlock clues based on today's classroom readings.
The first three teams to "escape" each block had their photos taken with fun, themed props and got to choose a prize from the classroom prize jar!
Summer may be just around the corner, but the learning (and fun) continues in English 9! 📖

🎉✨ Prom 2025 was a Roaring success! ✨🎉
On April 26, students celebrated a magical evening themed around The Roaring 20’s — full of glamour, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
During the Grand March and at the venue, the following awards were announced:
😂 Most Hilarious:
Gabe Albaredo
Oliver Trutman
Madi Allie
💖 Class Sweethearts:
Claire Matzek
Julia Boyle
😊 Friendliest Juniors:
Ben Baker
Hayden Turner
Cole Keenan
🎉 Most Sociable:
Adam Capatske
Olivia Gilbertson
💑 Perfect Pair:
Lexi Marks & Jack Stoltenberg
👗 Best Dressed:
Jerry Johnson
Parker Lampman
And the highlight of the night... 👑
Congratulations to our 2025 Prom King and Queen:
Prom King: Jerry Johnson
Prom Queen: Lexi Marks
It was truly a night to remember — Great Gatsby style! 🖤💜




💃🕺 Prom Grand March is TODAY at 5 PM! 🎉
Didn’t get a spectator ticket? No worries—you can still enjoy all the glitz and glamour from the comfort of your home! ✨
🎥 Watch the livestream here:
🔗https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=2369647

📚🎉 As we wrap up School Library Month, it’s safe to say Mrs. Campbell at the high school has been BUSY bringing the fun! 🙌
We’re excited to celebrate the winners of:
🏅 The Bookmark Contest
🍬 The Candy-in-the-Jar Guessing Game
📖 And the March Madness Book Bracket
WOW—what an exciting month in the library! Thank you, Mrs. Campbell, for making reading and learning so much fun for our students! 💜📚




🎉 2025 Prom Spectator Parking Information – Please Read! 🎉
Due to ongoing construction at the high school, we will have a different parking and entrance setup for Grand March spectators this year. Please review the details below carefully:
🕓 Timing:
•Outside doors will NOT open until 4:00 PM
•Gym doors will open at 4:30 PM
🚗 Spectator Parking – Upper Elementary Lot:
•All spectators (unless needing mobility accommodations) should park in the upper lot behind Ellsworth Elementary School.
•Entrance will be through the cafetorium doors only.
•Once inside, spectators will be routed down the staircase to the gym for Grand March.
•Cafetorium doors open at 4:00 PM
♿ Mobility Accommodations – Front Staff Lot (Front Row):
•For guests with mobility issues, designated parking will be available in the front staff lot near the high school’s main entrance.
•These guests may enter through the front doors and will be seated in a designated area until the gym doors open at 4:30 PM.
•Please limit this entrance to two people per group. All others should enter through the cafetorium.
•Front doors open at 4:00 PM.
💃 High School Student Parking – Front Staff Lot (Back Two Rows):
•Students should park in the back two rows of the front staff lot.
•Buses will pick up and drop off students from this location.
💜🖤Thank you for your cooperation as we work around construction this year! 💜🖤


🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible administrative professionals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes! From supporting students and families to assisting staff and keeping our schools organized, your hard work does not go unnoticed.
We cannot thank you enough for all you do each and every day! 💜💻📚
Drop a thank you in the comments to show your appreciation! 👇👇


🎨 Congratulations to Maddie Flynn, Sarah Farrell, and George Rohl! 🎨
Ms. Bonlander has selected these talented students to represent Ellsworth at the Phipps Annual Area High School Art Show! 🖼️✨
If you have a chance to stop by and view their artwork or attend the reception, we know they'd love your support. These amazing students have poured their hearts into their work and are truly dedicating themselves to the arts. Let’s celebrate their creativity and commitment! 💜🖌️
👇 Below you’ll find event details and photos of the artwork they submitted. Don’t miss it!



Check out the latest progress on the High School additions and renovations made possible by the referendum! 🏗️✨ This update highlights all the incredible work currently underway to enhance our facilities for students, staff, and the entire Ellsworth community. 💜
We’ll continue to share more updates and photos from both the High School and Middle School projects as they become available so stay tuned! 📸👷♂️👷♀️
These are exciting times for our ECSD community, and we’re so grateful for your support! 🙌
🔗 https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/construction-updates-2025



🏆 Ellsworth High School Receives Hospitality Award! 🏆
At Monday night’s school board meeting, Bart Matzek, President of the Pierce-St. Croix Officials Association presented Athletic Director Kevin Haglund and Ellsworth High School with the Hospitality Award! 🎉
This honor is given annually to one school in the region that demonstrates outstanding communication and hospitality toward officials at home events. Area officials vote on this award to select the recipient each year. Schools from the Middle Border, Heart O' the North, Big Rivers, Dunn-St. Croix, Dairyland and Lakeland Conferences are eligible to receive this award, making this recognition even more meaningful. 🙌
A huge thank you to our amazing coaches, dedicated event staff, and supportive fans for creating such a welcoming and professional environment. Your efforts make Ellsworth a place where officials are proud to work! 💜



🐾🐱 Panther Pride in Action! 🐱🐾
Ellsworth High School students Gavin Ricke and Katie Groen are putting their hearts into their capstone service project—and they need YOUR help! 💜
They’ve created an Amazon Wish List filled with cat toys, cleaning supplies, and other much-needed items to support Falcon Felines, a compassionate group at UW-River Falls that cares for stray cats on campus.
Their goal? To collect enough donations to make a real impact for these furry friends and the volunteers who care for them.
Every item donated helps make a difference!
Let’s come together as a community to support Gavin and Katie’s awesome project and help Falcon Felines continue their important work!
Learn more about UW-River Falls Falcon Felines at https://www.facebook.com/p/Falcon-Felines-100075700224134/
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Reminder to Junior & Senior Families - Due to the testing the Juniors & Seniors will have a virtual day on April 8. All Juniors & Seniors will be required to attend school virtually on the 8th. They will follow the E-Learning protocol on that day. The protocol is outlined in the link below. If you have any questions please call the high school office at 715-273-3904.
