
Congratulations to Holly Hufnagle on earning the status of Valedictorian and RaeAnna Smith on earning the status of Salutatorian for the class of 2023!


Academic All-State - Team Honors



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!


Mrs. Johnson's Food Service class used some of the money they made from cinnamon roll sales for 2 recent field trips.
A visit to Common Man to learn about operating a restaurant and kids got to cook their own burgers in the kitchen. And a visit to Hanisch Bakery to tour behind the scenes of the Bakery.







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 boy's basketball game against Grantsburg on 2/23 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.


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

SPRING ATHLETES
Code Meeting - 3/1 at 3:45 pm in the North Gym
If you plan to participate in a spring sport and have not attended the Fall or Winter Code meeting you will need to attend.
Make sure you register for your sport on the athletics page and upload your physical or alternate year card.
https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/panther-athletics


EHS hosted Reality Check last week for their high school seniors. Reality check is an interactive financial simulation where students are assigned a profile with their career, monthly income & family. Student visited tables ran by over 50 community volunteers to spend their paycheck on savings, housing, transportation, insurance, groceries and many more life expenses. We had great feedback from students such as "Wow kids are expensive. I think I'm going to wait to have kids" and "I didn't realize groceries were so much money".
We want to thank our community volunteers that came out to help on this day. Without you we couldn't do this event for our students. We really appreciate your support.











Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. Starring 8th graders Gavin Wittenberg as Aladdin, Addison Sabby as Jasmine, and Max Olson as the Genie, we bring you a cast full of new faces, different grade levels, and most of all TALENT for the 2023 EMS Musical!! With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for you and your whole family!


UPDATE:
2/21 - Girls Regional basketball vs Bloomer
6 pm start
Tickets:
$6 - Students/Adults
$1 - Children under 6
*No passes are allowed for WIAA tournament games


Panthers are Madison bound!! Congratulations to Willy Penn, Louie Jahnke, and Anthony Madsen! They will be traveling to Madison this week for Individual State. Show your support and order your shirt from Designs by Jill today. Deadline to order is TODAY 2/20 @ 11:30am!!!
https://ellsworthwrestling2023individuals-designsbyjill.itemorder.com/shop/home/


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


Join us during Parent-Teacher Conferences at Ellsworth High School for an informative presentation by Alyssa Spado, SAC-IT and Prevention Coordinator from Arbor Place.
Monday, February 20 5:30-6:30 PM in the IMC
