Lizzi Thoren, Emmy Dooley, Hailey Stein, and Claire Cooke performed "The End is Near" at State Large Group Speech and received one Div. 1 and two Div. 2s for an overall Div. 2 rating. Great job, ladies!!

Evan Simonson and Henry Miner performed "Spies" at State Large Group Speech and received three Div. 1 ratings for an overall Div. 1 score!! Great job guys!!

Large Group State Speech Qualifiers performed today at Cherokee Washington.

🎤 Show Choir Saturday! 🎶
High Voltage is on the road at Sioux Center today!
Good luck to our E-Hawks — make some noise and show them that black & gold pride! 🖤💛
#EhawksShowChoir #HighVoltage
High Voltage is on the road at Sioux Center today!
Good luck to our E-Hawks — make some noise and show them that black & gold pride! 🖤💛
#EhawksShowChoir #HighVoltage

Congratulations, Paytn Haack!
Paytn earned an amazing 4th place at the Class 1A Iowa Girls High School State Tournament and finishes her freshman season with a record of 46-8! 💪
We’re proud of her hard work, dedication, and representing the E-Hawks with pride. 🖤💛
Paytn earned an amazing 4th place at the Class 1A Iowa Girls High School State Tournament and finishes her freshman season with a record of 46-8! 💪
We’re proud of her hard work, dedication, and representing the E-Hawks with pride. 🖤💛

🏀🔥 BASKETBALL SENIOR NIGHT 🔥🏀
TONIGHT in Emmetsburg!
The E-Hawks host Storm Lake St. Mary’s as we celebrate and honor our SENIOR basketball players — their dedication, leadership, and years in the black & gold! 🖤💛
🏀 VARSITY-ONLY ACTION:
💥 Varsity Girls – 6:15 PM
💥 Varsity Boys – 7:45 PM
Pack the gym. Bring the noise. Let’s send our seniors out the right way! 💪🐥
#SeniorNight #EHawks #BlackAndGold #PackTheGym
TONIGHT in Emmetsburg!
The E-Hawks host Storm Lake St. Mary’s as we celebrate and honor our SENIOR basketball players — their dedication, leadership, and years in the black & gold! 🖤💛
🏀 VARSITY-ONLY ACTION:
💥 Varsity Girls – 6:15 PM
💥 Varsity Boys – 7:45 PM
Pack the gym. Bring the noise. Let’s send our seniors out the right way! 💪🐥
#SeniorNight #EHawks #BlackAndGold #PackTheGym

🤼♀️ Girls State Wrestling — Day 2 🤼♀️
Good luck today to Paytn Haack as she competes as Emmetsburg’s FIRST-EVER girls state wrestling placewinner! 🖤💛🔥
She can finish anywhere from 3rd–8th place.
Congratulations again to Taylor Thayer and Makenna Burns on outstanding seasons and for qualifying for the state tournament! 👏💪
Good luck today to Paytn Haack as she competes as Emmetsburg’s FIRST-EVER girls state wrestling placewinner! 🖤💛🔥
She can finish anywhere from 3rd–8th place.
Congratulations again to Taylor Thayer and Makenna Burns on outstanding seasons and for qualifying for the state tournament! 👏💪

🔥 LAST BOYS HOME WRESTLING NIGHT 🔥
The E-Hawks hit the mat one last time at home as they battle West Hancock and Spencer! 💪🤼♂️
🕕 First whistle: 6:00 PM
🏟️ Match Lineup:
Match 1: Emmetsburg vs. West Hancock
Match 2: Spencer vs. West Hancock
Match 3: Emmetsburg vs. Spencer
Let’s pack the gym, bring the noise, and finish strong at home! 🖤💛💥
The E-Hawks hit the mat one last time at home as they battle West Hancock and Spencer! 💪🤼♂️
🕕 First whistle: 6:00 PM
🏟️ Match Lineup:
Match 1: Emmetsburg vs. West Hancock
Match 2: Spencer vs. West Hancock
Match 3: Emmetsburg vs. Spencer
Let’s pack the gym, bring the noise, and finish strong at home! 🖤💛💥

Planning for college this fall? Don't forget to complete the FAFSA!
Financial aid can help reduce the cost of higher education through grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and more.
Learn more or start your application at https://www.fafsa.gov.
Financial aid can help reduce the cost of higher education through grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and more.
Learn more or start your application at https://www.fafsa.gov.

IGHSAU Girls State Wrestling Tournament
Day 1️⃣ 🤼♀️🔥
Good luck today, E-Hawks! 💪
Taylor Thayer
Paytn Haack
Makenna Burns
🕙 Wrestling starts at 10:00
🎥 Video Stream:
https://www.watchighsau.com/
📊 Brackets:
https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14473865/information?said=74157d17-69d1-4905-98a4-6c4f07c2b392
Day 1️⃣ 🤼♀️🔥
Good luck today, E-Hawks! 💪
Taylor Thayer
Paytn Haack
Makenna Burns
🕙 Wrestling starts at 10:00
🎥 Video Stream:
https://www.watchighsau.com/
📊 Brackets:
https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14473865/information?said=74157d17-69d1-4905-98a4-6c4f07c2b392

We're looking for dedicated and reliable school bus drivers! 🚌
Join our team and help safely transport students to and from school and other activities.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/3R9BBbl
Join our team and help safely transport students to and from school and other activities.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/3R9BBbl

Tuesday Night Twin Lakes Conference Basketball 🏀
The E-Hawks host Alta-Aurelia at home!
🕓 JV Girls — 4:00
🕔 JV Boys — 5:00
🕡 Varsity Girls — 6:15
🕢 Varsity Boys — 7:45
Pack the gym and bring the energy! 💛🖤
The E-Hawks host Alta-Aurelia at home!
🕓 JV Girls — 4:00
🕔 JV Boys — 5:00
🕡 Varsity Girls — 6:15
🕢 Varsity Boys — 7:45
Pack the gym and bring the energy! 💛🖤

It's National School Counseling Week! We are highlighting the counselors who assist our students in so many ways:
🌟 Ashley Bonner, High School Counselor
🌟 Holly Kerr, Middle School Counselor
🌟 Ashley Stein, West Elementary Counselor
Whether helping students build confidence, work through difficult situations, or plan for their futures, our counselors make a real difference. Thank you for the incredible work you do each and every day!
🌟 Ashley Bonner, High School Counselor
🌟 Holly Kerr, Middle School Counselor
🌟 Ashley Stein, West Elementary Counselor
Whether helping students build confidence, work through difficult situations, or plan for their futures, our counselors make a real difference. Thank you for the incredible work you do each and every day!

Save The Date!
Early Childhood Winter Olympics Family Night
February 19th, 2026 from 4:30pm-6pm
Smith Wellness Center
Early Childhood Winter Olympics Family Night
February 19th, 2026 from 4:30pm-6pm
Smith Wellness Center

Happy Groundhog Day! 🐾
According to folklore, the groundhog's shadow will determine if spring arrives early or if winter continues for six more weeks. What’s your prediction? 🌷❄️
According to folklore, the groundhog's shadow will determine if spring arrives early or if winter continues for six more weeks. What’s your prediction? 🌷❄️

The renewal of the Revenue Purpose Statement for the Emmetsburg Community School District is on the ballot Tuesday, March 3!
With a renewed RPS, the district will be able to continue to use statewide one-cent sales tax funds to address facility needs without raising property taxes.
Questions? Contact the district office!
With a renewed RPS, the district will be able to continue to use statewide one-cent sales tax funds to address facility needs without raising property taxes.
Questions? Contact the district office!

IHSSA Large Group Speech Contest Schedule of Performances
Saturday, February 7, 2026, Cherokee Washington High School
Saturday, February 7, 2026, Cherokee Washington High School

BIG Saturday for the E-Hawks!
💪🤼♂️ Boys Wrestling hits the road to AC/GC High School for the Charger Invitational — time to battle!
🎤🎶 Show Choir heads north to Sioux Falls for the Executive Showcase — ready to shine on the big stage!
💪🤼♂️ Boys Wrestling hits the road to AC/GC High School for the Charger Invitational — time to battle!
🎤🎶 Show Choir heads north to Sioux Falls for the Executive Showcase — ready to shine on the big stage!


THREE Lady E-Hawks are headed to the State tournament in Coralville next week!!!!
120 Taylor Thayer🥇
145 Paytn Haack🥇
170 Makenna Burns 🥈



🎉 Big congratulations to our amazing January MS Students of the Month! 🎉
Your dedication, positive attitude, and hard work have not gone unnoticed. You continue to set a great example for your peers and make our school community proud every day. Keep up the fantastic work!

