
🎉📚 October 6-12 is Wisconsin School Board Week! 🙌🎓 School board service comes with great responsibility, and we are incredibly fortunate to have a fantastic group of dedicated leaders in our district. 💼💜
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our community and to the success of our children! Your leadership makes a difference every day! 💜💜💜


🎉 Homecoming Week officially kicks off tomorrow! 🎉
We’re excited for a fun-filled week and hope you can join us for some awesome activities! 🥳 There’s something for everyone, so be sure to check out the events and show your Panther Pride all week long! 💜🐾
Also, we're still looking for volunteers to donate chili for the Chili Feed before the big game on Friday night! 🌶️🍲 If you're able to help, please let us know—your contribution will make a big difference! 🙌
Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🏈🎉



🎉🏈 Ellsworth Panthers Homecoming Buttons Are Here! 🏈🎉
Show your Panther Pride and support our Homecoming festivities by purchasing a 2024 Homecoming button!
$2.00 each
Available now in the high school office from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
📝 Why buy a button?
💜Help keep Homecoming festivities alive—these events are not district-funded.
💜Your purchase automatically enters you into a cash prize drawing during halftime of the football game! (Must be present to win!)
Let’s keep the Panther spirit thriving! 💜🖤 #PantherPride


📦💙 These are the 8 boxes packed with love by our Hearts and Minds Club! These boxes are filled with school supplies and will be sent to Horodok, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, to support a primary school for children ages 3-6. ✏️📚
A special thank you to Mrs. Caspers’ dad and his Ukrainian wife for helping with taping, inventory, and addressing each box! 🙏 Your efforts are making a difference for students across the globe! 🌍




🎉👏 Congratulations to the newly elected National Honor Society Officers for the Class of 2025! 🎓✨
President: Mya Petersen
Vice President: Delaney Johnson
Secretary: McKenna Edgar
Treasurer: EmmaJo Meier
We are so proud of these students and their commitment to leadership and service!


🌟 A Day of Service in full action! 🌟 Our 5th-grade teachers teamed up with high school helpers to give back to the community last week! 💪🌍
The 5th grade classes spent their morning cleaning up trash around Summit Park, East End, the Fairgrounds, and the school grounds. 🧹🚮 Each class was joined by two high school students, making this a great opportunity for mentorship and teamwork. 🙌👫
We are so proud of our students and grateful for the high schoolers who stepped up to help!


🚨 Important Correction 🚨
We want to clarify that there was an error in our Annual Newsletter sent out in August/September. The Athletic Ticket Prices for students are $5 at the door, not $4 as previously stated.
You can also purchase tickets online through Go Fan here: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699. 🎟️
We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for supporting our teams and Panther Pride! 💜


🎭 Ellsworth High School Presents: The Addams Family Musical! 🎭
🖤 Get ready to snap your fingers and join us for a spooky, fun-filled performance of The Addams Family at EHS! 🖤
📅 Show Dates & Times:
November 1st @ 7:00 PM
November 2nd @ 7:00 PM
November 3rd @ 2:00 PM
November 8th @ 7:00 PM
November 9th @ 7:00 PM
November 10th @ 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets:
All tickets will be sold online starting October 1st via the QR code in the image, at the link here https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19699 or at the door.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a night of eerie fun and laughter! 🦇👻


2024 Day of Service
On September 25th, 2024 EHS held their annual Day of Service. All 9th, 10th and 12th graders reported to 29 sites in the community and surrounding areas. Some of the sites included YMCA, the Ellsworth Library, Friends of the Fair (Christmas lights), Cairns Woods, and highway clean up. A number of students also worked with community members on service learning capstone projects and many visited the local elementary school and helped with garbage clean up. Some painted the dugouts at Summit Park while others worked on the ballfields at Brown Field in Hager City.
We are so grateful to all of our community partners for their help with projects and encouraging our students in making connections and learning new skills!








🎉✨ Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day ✨🎉
Today, we celebrate our amazing custodial crew for the hard work they do every day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🧹🛠️ Your dedication behind the scenes makes a HUGE difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do!
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our fantastic team for always going above and beyond.




Our Neighbors Place Service Project: On the Day of Service, two of our EHS students visited our Neighbors Place, the shelter in River Falls that works with people who may need help making ends meet. They are collecting supplies at PTC as well as home games. There will also be a competition during Homecoming between classes. See the flyer for more details!


🚗🎉 We need your help! We're looking for 2 more convertibles for the Homecoming Parade next Friday, October 11th! 🚗💨
If you have a convertible and would like to help make this year's parade extra special, please reach out! You can email matzeka@ellsworth.k12.wi.us or call the high school office at 715-273-3904. 📞✉️
Thank you for supporting Panther Pride! 💜🖤


This is a reminder that Monday, September 30, 2024 is the first Parent / Teacher Conference of the 2024-25 school year for EHS. The conferences are scheduled from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. and will be located in the Cafetorium. Also, note we have several workshops planned for the evening as well, see the below flyer. Please note that due to a scheduling conflict the Pierce County presentation has been cancelled.
Workshops at Parent - Teacher Conference
Below is a link to each teacher's availability for the evening, along with the courses they are teaching this quarter and their email address. Please review this list to help plan your evening.
Teacher Availability: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZ-kC_mzUFBOD2JIQELidz_T0MTfFg4UDGWy2Dp0jRA/edit
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the HS Office at 715-273-3904.


Fall 2024 FREE Community Clothing Exchange!
Looking for a way to give back or refresh your wardrobe? Join us at the Fall 2024 Clothing Exchange happening at the Zion Covenant Church Community Center (lower entrance), 210 N Beulah Street, Ellsworth, WI!
📅 Drop-off Dates:
Wednesday, October 30th: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31st: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📅 Shopping Dates:
Saturday, November 2nd:
Ticket holder shopping: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Free for all: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Drop off your gently used clothing (newborn to adult sizes) and receive a ticket to shop first on Saturday morning! 🎟️
No furniture, toys, or household items, please! Shoes, jackets, and books are welcome!
For questions, contact Dawn at 📧 dawnnajuliet@hotmail.com.
Let’s come together and support our community! 🙌


🎉🏈 Homecoming is just around the corner, Panthers! 🏈🎉
To give you plenty of time to plan your outfits 👗👕, we’re excited to share the Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days! 💜💜 Show your Panther Pride and get creative with your looks!
💜 Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! 🎊🙌




Exciting day in Mrs. Christensen's Wildlife Class! 🐍🐍
The Snake Discovery Center paid a visit, and students got up close and personal with some incredible creatures! 🦎✨ After a little convincing, Blake stepped up and held Carl the snake! 🐍👏 Way to go, Blake!
Hands-on learning at its finest – and a great reminder of the wild world around us!






Shoutout to our amazing high school mentors! They had their first meeting with the new freshmen, checking in to see how the school year is going so far! 👏📚 It's all about building connections, offering support, and making sure our newest Panthers feel welcomed and supported! 💜🖤
Way to go mentors, keep up the great work! 🙌







🩸🩸 EHS Blood Drive – We Need YOU! 🩸🩸
Ellsworth High School is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 2nd, and we need your help to make a difference! 💪❤️
Your donation can save lives, and it’s easy to sign up! Click the link below to reserve your spot and give the gift of life! 🙌💉
🔗 https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ellsworthpanthers
Let’s show our Panther Pride and come together for a great cause! 💜🖤


🎉 Girl Scout FUN is back! 🎉
👧👧🏽👧🏿 Calling all K-12th grade girls!
Join us for an evening of fun-filled activities 🌟 and learn all about the amazing opportunities Girl Scouts has to offer! Whether you're new or returning, this is your chance to find your friends and make new memories! 🫶💚
📅 Date: September 26, 2024
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Ellsworth Elementary Cafeteria
Bring your parents or guardians to get all the info they need while you enjoy the fun! 🎈✨ We can't wait to meet you! 😄
For questions, reach out to Mary Birrittella at 📞 715-225-2462.
💻 Learn more: gsrv.gs/join


Join us for the ECSD Homecoming Parade 2024! 🎉🎉
🚗🚌 Calling all businesses and organizations! Want a fun and FREE way to promote your group? Enter a float in the Ellsworth School District Homecoming Parade! 🙌
🗓️ Friday, October 11th @ 5:00 p.m. 📍 Floats meet at the bus garage no later than 4:45 p.m.
🌟 This is a community event open to everyone, and there’s NO charge to enter your float! If you don’t have a float, come join the fun as part of the crowd! 🎊
🚗🚓 Parade route: Starts in front of the high school, heads past EES, and ends at the Middle School front parking lot.
For more info, contact Alyssa Matzek at the High School 📞 715-273-3904.
🖤💜 Panther Pride 💜🖤
