Ellsworth Middle School

💜 Welcome Back, Tasha Schuh! 💜 Our 7th graders had the incredible opportunity to hear from Ellsworth Alumni Tasha Schuh as she shared her inspiring message about The Power of PATH—Purpose, Attitude, Team, and Hope. Tasha's story of resilience and her tools for navigating life's challenges truly left an impact on everyone in the room. We're so proud to have alumni like Tasha who continue to make a difference in the lives of others. 💜 Learn more about her PATH curriculum here: path_curriculum.teachable.com

📅 Attention, Planners! 📝 We’ve got exciting news for all the organized minds out there — the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is here! 🎉 Start planning ahead with confidence and mark those important dates. 📌 Check it out here: https://5il.co/32ton

🏒 Calling All Floor Hockey Enthusiasts! 🏒 The Ellsworth Panther Floor Hockey Team is looking for teams to play against! 🎉 Our team is made up of talented and spirited students from EES, EMS, and EHS, and we’re ready to bring the fun! All games will be held at the Ellsworth Elementary School Gym - 445 S. Piety St., Ellsworth. 🏫 If you’re part of a group looking for a fantastic time filled with laughter, energy, and community spirit, we’d love for you to join us on the floor! ❗️ Please note: If a game is canceled due to weather or other reasons, we will NOT make it up. Let’s make some great memories together! Interested teams can reach out for more information or to schedule a game. Please contact Sarah Ainsworth - ainsworths@ellsworth.k12.wi.us to schedule your team!

🎉 Congratulations to our EMS Students of the Month for December! 🎉 This month, we’re celebrating Compassion – showing kindness, understanding, and care for others. These students have truly exemplified what it means to be compassionate members of our EMS family. 🌟 👏 Join us in recognizing their outstanding efforts to make our school community a better place. Panther Pride!

🎉✨ Let’s spread some holiday cheer and have some fun before winter break! 🥳 🌟 Dress-Up Days are here for our last week of school! Show your festive spirit and join in the fun each day!! Let’s make this week the most festive one yet! 🎅🎄✨

🎉 Congratulations to our EMS Students of the Month for November! 🎉 This month, we’re honoring Citizenship 🏛️ – demonstrating responsibility, respect, and a positive impact in our school and community. These students have shown what it means to be role models and true citizens of EMS! 🌟 👏 Let's celebrate their dedication to making EMS a great place to learn and grow. Panther Pride!

🎉 Thank You for an Amazing Food Drive! 🎉 The Ellsworth Middle School Student Council is incredibly grateful to all the students, teachers, and families who made this year’s food drive for the Pierce County Food Pantry a huge success! 💜 Here’s what we accomplished together: Total points earned: 2,777 Frozen turkeys, hams & chickens: 25+ Food donated: Over 1,000 pounds Monetary donations: $416.11 🏆 Top Advisory Classrooms: 1️⃣ Ms. Van Allen – 558 points 2️⃣ Ms. Hutcheson – 338 points 3️⃣ Mrs. Devereaux-Hanson – 284 points From generous donations to a fun, competitive spirit, this year’s drive was unforgettable. Thank you for showing the power of kindness and community, Panthers! 🖤💜

Seasons Greetings! #BridgingBrighterSmiles wishes everyone happy holidays! Don’t forget to enroll at www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org to keep that smile bright this holiday season! ¡Feliz navidad y año nuevo! ¡#BridgingBrighterSmiles les desea a todos unas felices fiestas! ¡No olviden inscribirse en www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org para mantener esa sonrisa brillante durante esta temporada festiva! 节日祝福！#BridgingBrighterSmiles 祝大家节日快乐！别忘了在 www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org 报名，让笑容在这个节日里绽放得灿烂！

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜5th grade Long Term Substitute Teacher 💜Middle School Choir Long Term Substitute Teacher 💜Middle School CTE Long Term Substitute Teacher 💜Food Service 2 position + Several sub & coaching positions available. 💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.

🎄❄️ Get ready for some holiday spirit, Panthers! ❄️🎄 Ellsworth Middle School is celebrating Holiday Dress-Up Days from December 16th to December 20th!

🎄🍽️ December Lunch Menu 🍽️🎄 It’s the most wonderful (and shortest!) school month of the year! 🌟 Check out the delicious meals planned to keep our Panthers fueled for learning and holiday fun. 🐾✨ 📅 Reminder: Winter break starts soon, so let’s make the most of the days we have!

🎉 A Big Thank You! 🎉 A huge shout out to the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation and the EMS Parents Club for helping our 8th graders experience a live production of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! 🎭🎄 Thanks to your generous support, our students had the chance to enjoy this festive and fun performance!

🔬✨ Exploring Science in Action! ✨🔬 Our 7th graders had an amazing day at the Minnesota Science Museum on their recent field trip! From hands-on exhibits to exciting discoveries, it was a day full of learning and fun. 🧪🦖 A HUGE thank you to the EMS Parents Club for providing a grant that made this trip possible. Your support helps create unforgettable experiences for our students! 💜

🌟 Ellsworth Middle School Student Council Shines at Fall Leadership Tour! 🌟 Our Ellsworth Middle School Student Council recently attended the 2024 Fall Leadership Tour, where they had the privilege of hearing from Duncan Kirkwood, a globally recognized expert on resilience and author of Rerouting: Resilience Tools and Tactics. His inspiring keynote address focused on resilience, tying directly to goal setting—one of Wisconsin's key Leadership Standards. The day was packed with opportunities for growth and connection, including: 🎤 A dynamic welcome session 📚 Breakout sessions led by professionals and students 📋 Regional business meetings (potentially featuring elections!) With its perfect blend of motivation, practical instruction, and innovative ideas, the event provided a fantastic opportunity for students to develop leadership skills they can use in their school and community. We’re so proud of our student leaders for representing EMS and embracing this chance to grow!

💜An Extraordinary Act of Kindness💜 Zachary, a 7th-grade student at EMS, has shown us all the true meaning of generosity this holiday season. He donated an incredible $240 of his own chore money to our food drive and even used part of it to purchase a turkey for a family in need. When asked why he chose to give so much, Zachary simply said, "I have everything I need, and I want to help those who don’t." Zachary's selfless act of kindness truly moved us beyond words. It’s a powerful reminder of the compassion and generosity young people are capable of. Zachary, we are so proud of you—you inspire us all. 💜💜

🩺 A Message from the School Nurse 🩺 We want to remind families about important guidelines to help keep everyone healthy this season: 🌡️ Fever: If your child has a fever of 100.0°F or higher, they should remain at home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. 🤢 Vomiting or Diarrhea: If your child experiences vomiting or excessive diarrhea (three or more episodes within 24 hours), they can return to school once they have been free of symptoms for 24 hours. We’ve been seeing cases of mono, gastroenteritis (stomach flu), Influenza A, strep throat, and respiratory illnesses such as croup and bronchitis. 🔍 Please monitor your student’s health closely before sending them to school. If they are feeling unwell with symptoms like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, allow them to recover at home to help reduce the spread of illness within our buildings. Your efforts make a big difference in keeping everyone well. Thank you for your cooperation and care!

🍕 Homemade Pizza, Anyone? 🍕 Mrs. Kinneman's 7th & 8th Grade FACS classes recently rolled up their sleeves and got creative in the kitchen by learning how to make homemade pizza—starting with making their own dough from scratch! 🙌✨ From measuring and mixing ingredients to rolling out their dough and choosing their favorite toppings, students got hands-on experience with this delicious life skill. 🍅🧀🍄 Who else is ready to try making their own pizza at home? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Last week, our EMS 6th-grade students participated in the annual Courage Retreat hosted by Youth Frontiers, and it was an unforgettable experience! 🙌 The day kicked off at Zion Covenant Church, where our students were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic high school mentors. 💜 Students were divided into small groups to discuss how they can treat each other better, stay engaged, and stand up for one another. The retreat was filled with: 🎶 Large group activities featuring music and singing that carried powerful messages. 🤝 Interactive games designed to break down barriers, build trust, and foster teamwork. 💡 Thought-provoking discussions and moments of self-reflection. By the end of the day, students were challenged to focus on one act of courage they will strive to accomplish moving forward. 💪 A special THANK YOU to the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation for their generous donation, making this impactful day possible. 💖 https://www.ellsworthcommunityschoolfoundation.org/

🍕📦 EMS Food Drive Alert! 📦🍕 We're thrilled to kick off our upcoming Food Drive from November 18th to 25th, 2024! Let’s come together to support our community by donating non-perishable items for the Pierce County Food Shelf. 💙 Every donation counts! 🏆 Here’s the exciting part: Points will be awarded to advisory classes for each item donated, and the class with the most points will WIN a Pizza Party during Panther Time! 🍕 📄 Don’t forget to check the point sheet for details on the points system, and remember to check expiration dates on all items. Thank you for making a difference, EMS! Let’s make this Food Drive a success! 🙌

Exciting Employment Opportunities at ECSD!! 💜4th grade/2nd grade teacher long term sub 💜5th grade teacher long term sub 💜Bus Garage Assistant Mechanic + Several coaching positions available. 💼 How to Apply: To explore the available positions and apply, please visit our official website at https://www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us/page/employment You'll find detailed job descriptions, application requirements, and information about the application process.