The Ellsworth Community School District is hiring a Special Education teacher at the High School with the availability of an immediate start date.
Interns and December graduates are encouraged to apply. You will be part of a team with three other case managers, a strong Student Services team and support for the mid-year transition. Applicants that are eligible for a One Year License with Stipulations are also encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidate should hold or be able to obtain Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 1801- Cross Categorical Special Education however, other Special Education licensure considered.
Applicants can apply by submitting an application in WECAN along with a cover letter expressing interest, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and copy of licensure. This vacancy will be open until the position is filled.
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3619
Interns and December graduates are encouraged to apply. You will be part of a team with three other case managers, a strong Student Services team and support for the mid-year transition. Applicants that are eligible for a One Year License with Stipulations are also encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidate should hold or be able to obtain Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 1801- Cross Categorical Special Education however, other Special Education licensure considered.
Applicants can apply by submitting an application in WECAN along with a cover letter expressing interest, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and copy of licensure. This vacancy will be open until the position is filled.
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3619
📅 CALENDAR CORRECTION
We noticed an incorrect date on our district fold-out calendar for February Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please note the correct dates and times for each building:
🏫 EES: Wednesday, February 17 | 4:00–7:30 p.m.
🏫 EMS: Thursday, February 18 | 4:00–7:30 p.m.
🏫 EHS Advisory/Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, February 18 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Please update your calendars, and we apologize for the error and any confusion! 💜
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.
Last week, Kate & Becky called high school students and staff down between classes for a quick game of Ping Pong Toss!
Make it into a numbered cup and that was the prize you got to take home, filled with candy and maybe even a gift card! 🎁🍭
Just a fun little way to add some excitement to the day and celebrate 3rd Friday Count! Judging by the smiles, we think it was a hit! 💜🐾
Make it into a numbered cup and that was the prize you got to take home, filled with candy and maybe even a gift card! 🎁🍭
Just a fun little way to add some excitement to the day and celebrate 3rd Friday Count! Judging by the smiles, we think it was a hit! 💜🐾
💙💛 Help Support Children in Ukraine! 💛💙
Two Ellsworth High School seniors are completing a capstone project to send much-needed supplies to a school in Ukraine. They are collecting donations to help cover the remaining supplies and shipping costs.
Two Ellsworth High School seniors are completing a capstone project to send much-needed supplies to a school in Ukraine. They are collecting donations to help cover the remaining supplies and shipping costs.
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.
💜 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! 🎉
Help us welcome Abby Esterby to ECSD as an English Teacher!
Abby is from River Falls and attended UW-La Crosse. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, weightlifting, hiking, reading and spending time with friends and family. 📚🥾
Abby already has some Panther connections! Both of her parents are Ellsworth High School alumni, and much of her extended family also attended Ellsworth.
This year, Abby is looking forward to getting to know her students and becoming part of the ECSD work community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Abby! We’re excited to have you here! 🐾
Help us welcome Abby Esterby to ECSD as an English Teacher!
Abby is from River Falls and attended UW-La Crosse. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, weightlifting, hiking, reading and spending time with friends and family. 📚🥾
Abby already has some Panther connections! Both of her parents are Ellsworth High School alumni, and much of her extended family also attended Ellsworth.
This year, Abby is looking forward to getting to know her students and becoming part of the ECSD work community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Abby! We’re excited to have you here! 🐾
🎉 WELCOME TO ECSD! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome Nicholas Mohrhauser to ECSD as a High School Math Teacher!
Nicholas is from Hammond, Wisconsin, and attended UW-River Falls. When he’s not doing math, you might find him camping, hiking, dog walking, enjoying music or watching hockey.
Nicholas comes from a family of teachers who helped inspire him to pursue a career in education as well. As he begins his first year of teaching, he is looking forward to getting to know his students, settling into his new role and becoming involved in the Ellsworth community.
💜 Welcome to the Panther family, Nicholas! We’re happy to have you at EHS! 🐾
🚗💦 Get Your Car Washed & Support EHS Science! 🧪🔬
As part of the EHS Day of Service on Wednesday, August 26, our EHS Science Department will be hosting a FREEWILL DONATION CAR WASH!
Stop by, get your car cleaned up, and support our students while they spend the day giving back to the community. ❤️
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🚗 Freewill donations accepted
Come on out and put our students to work! 😉🧽💦
As part of the EHS Day of Service on Wednesday, August 26, our EHS Science Department will be hosting a FREEWILL DONATION CAR WASH!
Stop by, get your car cleaned up, and support our students while they spend the day giving back to the community. ❤️
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🚗 Freewill donations accepted
Come on out and put our students to work! 😉🧽💦
📬 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! 👀📬
HS STUDENTS!!! Mark your calendars! Our annual Ellsworth High School Day of Service is happening a little earlier this year.
Instead of September, we'll be serving our community during Interim Days on Wednesday, August 26 (with a rain date of August 27).
This special day gives EHS students the opportunity to earn valuable community service hours required for graduation while making a positive impact throughout the Ellsworth community.
Here's what the day will include:
💜 Morning community service projects
🌭 A picnic lunch together
🏫 An afternoon back at school
New this year, service projects will be organized by Advisory, include student input, and feature some friendly competition between advisories!
We're excited to see our students working together, giving back, and making a difference in our community. #EllsworthPanthers #DayOfService #PantherPride
Instead of September, we'll be serving our community during Interim Days on Wednesday, August 26 (with a rain date of August 27).
This special day gives EHS students the opportunity to earn valuable community service hours required for graduation while making a positive impact throughout the Ellsworth community.
Here's what the day will include:
💜 Morning community service projects
🌭 A picnic lunch together
🏫 An afternoon back at school
New this year, service projects will be organized by Advisory, include student input, and feature some friendly competition between advisories!
We're excited to see our students working together, giving back, and making a difference in our community. #EllsworthPanthers #DayOfService #PantherPride
🎓 Can’t make it to graduation in person tonight? We’ve got you covered!
Watch the Ellsworth High School Graduation Ceremony live.
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Please remember: Everyone age 2 and older must have a ticket to attend in person.
📺 Watch the livestream here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/ellsworth/organization/3108/ellsworth-high-school/watch?ib=4047572
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as they get ready to walk across the stage! 🎉🎓
💜🎓 Panther Pride 🎓💜
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Ellsworth High School Class of 2026!
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Carly Girdeen, and our Salutatorian, Jenna Early! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud.
You’ve set an incredible example for your classmates and the entire Ellsworth School District. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for both of you!
💜🐾 Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Ellsworth High School Class of 2026!
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Carly Girdeen, and our Salutatorian, Jenna Early! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud.
You’ve set an incredible example for your classmates and the entire Ellsworth School District. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for both of you!
💜🐾 Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
🎓✨ Join Us at EHS for a Student Showcase & Job Fair! ✨🎓
Ellsworth High School is hosting a Student Showcase & Job Fair on Monday, April 13 and you’re invited!
Come check out the amazing work our students have been doing this school year and explore the wide variety of courses offered at EHS. It’s a great opportunity to see Panther Pride in action! 💜
We’re also excited to welcome local businesses who will be on site sharing employment and volunteer opportunities for students.
Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, we hope you’ll join us for this fun and informative evening!
Ellsworth High School is hosting a Student Showcase & Job Fair on Monday, April 13 and you’re invited!
Come check out the amazing work our students have been doing this school year and explore the wide variety of courses offered at EHS. It’s a great opportunity to see Panther Pride in action! 💜
We’re also excited to welcome local businesses who will be on site sharing employment and volunteer opportunities for students.
Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, we hope you’ll join us for this fun and informative evening!
🎭 Ellsworth High School Drama Presents: Around the World in 80 Days! 🌍
Join us for a fun and adventurous journey around the globe as the Ellsworth High School Drama Department brings Around the World in 80 Days to the stage!
🗓 Show Dates:
• March 27 at 7:00 PM
• March 28 at 7:00 PM
• March 29 at 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $5.00 — sold at the door
Seats are first come, first served, so come early and grab a good spot!
Come out and support our talented Panther performers and enjoy a great night (or afternoon) of theater!
Join us for a fun and adventurous journey around the globe as the Ellsworth High School Drama Department brings Around the World in 80 Days to the stage!
🗓 Show Dates:
• March 27 at 7:00 PM
• March 28 at 7:00 PM
• March 29 at 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $5.00 — sold at the door
Seats are first come, first served, so come early and grab a good spot!
Come out and support our talented Panther performers and enjoy a great night (or afternoon) of theater!
February is CTE Month, and we’re excited to share some of the great work happening in our high school shops!
Students in Mr. Bass’s Woods class recently crafted their own jewelry boxes, and the designs turned out beautiful. Each one is unique and carefully made, something these students can hold on to for years to come. Projects like this give students hands-on experience while also creating pieces they can be proud of.
Here’s a question for our community: Do you still have something you made in woods class back in high school? We’d love to hear about it! 🪵🔨 Panther Pride!
Students in Mr. Bass’s Woods class recently crafted their own jewelry boxes, and the designs turned out beautiful. Each one is unique and carefully made, something these students can hold on to for years to come. Projects like this give students hands-on experience while also creating pieces they can be proud of.
Here’s a question for our community: Do you still have something you made in woods class back in high school? We’d love to hear about it! 🪵🔨 Panther Pride!
Love was definitely in the air in the welding shop this month! Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, we can share this awesome project high school student Hunter has been working on.
Hunter designed and welded a bouquet of metal flowers for his girlfriend. How fun is that? The attention to detail in each flower really shows the time, care, and craftsmanship he put into the project.
Projects like this are made possible thanks to the new welding bays in our newly renovated CTE space. The updated area gives students more room, better equipment, and hands-on opportunities to turn creative ideas into real-world skills.
Great work, Hunter! 🌹🔧 Panther Pride!
Hunter designed and welded a bouquet of metal flowers for his girlfriend. How fun is that? The attention to detail in each flower really shows the time, care, and craftsmanship he put into the project.
Projects like this are made possible thanks to the new welding bays in our newly renovated CTE space. The updated area gives students more room, better equipment, and hands-on opportunities to turn creative ideas into real-world skills.
Great work, Hunter! 🌹🔧 Panther Pride!
📣 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!
🔥 We’re kicking off CTE Month with a big win!
Our Community Ed Class: Intro to Welding was a huge hit. Nearly 30 community members filled the new CTE Center at Ellsworth High School for a night of hands on learning and a whole lot of sparks flying.
We loved seeing grandparents welding with grandkids, parents welding with kids, and even husbands welding with wives. It was a great example of how learning can bring people of all ages together.
The new welding bays from the recent CTE remodel really came in handy and gave everyone plenty of space to work safely and comfortably. These updated spaces are already making a big difference for both students and the community.
With such a great turnout, we’re hoping to offer more open welding times in the near future. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night such a success. It was a fun way to kick off CTE Month. 💜🐾
Our Community Ed Class: Intro to Welding was a huge hit. Nearly 30 community members filled the new CTE Center at Ellsworth High School for a night of hands on learning and a whole lot of sparks flying.
We loved seeing grandparents welding with grandkids, parents welding with kids, and even husbands welding with wives. It was a great example of how learning can bring people of all ages together.
The new welding bays from the recent CTE remodel really came in handy and gave everyone plenty of space to work safely and comfortably. These updated spaces are already making a big difference for both students and the community.
With such a great turnout, we’re hoping to offer more open welding times in the near future. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night such a success. It was a fun way to kick off CTE Month. 💜🐾
