EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY! 🗳️
Early in-person absentee voting for our Together We Grow 2026 Bond Referendum begins today! You don’t have to wait until Election Day, November 3. Registered voters can vote early at the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office.
📍 PALO ALTO COUNTY
Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office, Palo Alto County Courthouse
1010 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
712-852-2924
Check the county auditor’s website for election details, including curbside/assistance, Saturday, and any additional hours, as things change.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Bring a valid photo ID.
In-person early voting runs now through Monday, November 2.
Want your ballot mailed to you? The auditor’s office must receive your request by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🔄 FLIP THE BALLOT! Be sure to check both sides of your ballot so you don’t miss our Bond Referendum vote.
🔎 Need to find your Election Day polling place? Use the Iowa Secretary of State’s Precinct Finder at sos.iowa.gov.
📖 Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6pm at West Elementary for our Townhall Meeting.
Early in-person absentee voting for our Together We Grow 2026 Bond Referendum begins today! You don’t have to wait until Election Day, November 3. Registered voters can vote early at the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office.
📍 PALO ALTO COUNTY
Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office, Palo Alto County Courthouse
1010 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
712-852-2924
Check the county auditor’s website for election details, including curbside/assistance, Saturday, and any additional hours, as things change.
✅ GOOD TO KNOW
Bring a valid photo ID.
In-person early voting runs now through Monday, November 2.
Want your ballot mailed to you? The auditor’s office must receive your request by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🔄 FLIP THE BALLOT! Be sure to check both sides of your ballot so you don’t miss our Bond Referendum vote.
🔎 Need to find your Election Day polling place? Use the Iowa Secretary of State’s Precinct Finder at sos.iowa.gov.
📖 Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6pm at West Elementary for our Townhall Meeting.
Have any questions about the upcoming bond election? If so, we hope to see you there.
🏐🩷 PINK OUT & SENIOR NIGHT! 🩷🏃♀️
The E-Hawks host GTRA tonight at Emmetsburg High School! Come out, wear your pink, and help us celebrate our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors!
📍 Location: Emmetsburg High School
⏰ Tonight's Schedule:
5:30 PM – JV Volleyball
7:00 PM – Varsity Volleyball
🎓 SENIOR NIGHT: Help us recognize our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors and celebrate their dedication to E-Hawk athletics!
🩷 PINK OUT: Wear your pink and show your support!
🏆 Game Sponsor: Hansen Concrete
Let's pack the gym, celebrate our seniors, and bring the energy! Go E-Hawks! 🦅🖤💛
#EHawkPride #GoEHawks #PinkOut #SeniorNight
The E-Hawks host GTRA tonight at Emmetsburg High School! Come out, wear your pink, and help us celebrate our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors!
📍 Location: Emmetsburg High School
⏰ Tonight's Schedule:
5:30 PM – JV Volleyball
7:00 PM – Varsity Volleyball
🎓 SENIOR NIGHT: Help us recognize our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors and celebrate their dedication to E-Hawk athletics!
🩷 PINK OUT: Wear your pink and show your support!
🏆 Game Sponsor: Hansen Concrete
Let's pack the gym, celebrate our seniors, and bring the energy! Go E-Hawks! 🦅🖤💛
#EHawkPride #GoEHawks #PinkOut #SeniorNight
educed-price meals to nearly 30 million children across the country every single day!
During National School Lunch Week, we’re proud to be part of a program that ensures our students have the nutrition they need to learn and thrive.
During National School Lunch Week, we’re proud to be part of a program that ensures our students have the nutrition they need to learn and thrive.
Middle School Book Fair time! It is only this week.
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Columbus Day.
We are grateful for the opportunity this day provides to recognize the enduring histories, vibrant cultures, and meaningful contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. 🌎
We are grateful for the opportunity this day provides to recognize the enduring histories, vibrant cultures, and meaningful contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. 🌎
🎉 **HOMECOMING FRIDAY!** 🖤💛
It’s a BIG day in Emmetsburg as we celebrate Homecoming!
🍔 **1:45 PM — TAILGATING BEGINS**
Get downtown early and kick off the Homecoming celebration with some food, friends, and E-Hawk spirit!
🎊 **2:30 PM — HOMECOMING PARADE**
📍 **Downtown Emmetsburg**
Come out and support our students, classes, and community as we celebrate Homecoming!
🏈 **7:00 PM — E-HAWKS vs. SOUTH HAMILTON**
📍 Emmetsburg Athletic Complex
🔥 **Class 1A District 2 Matchup**
📊 **Emmetsburg: 3-3 | South Hamilton: 1-5**
🎯 **Game Sponsors:** Clark Trucking & PACHS
🎉 **BEFORE THE GAME**
⭐ Booster Club Fan of the Year Presentation
🍔 **Post-Prom Hamburger Meal**
🍦 **Clark Trucking — Big Dreams N Ice Creams Truck**
🏆 **PACHS Game Ball Delivery**
👑 **HALFTIME**
Homecoming Court Presentation
📺 **WATCH LIVE ON HUDL:**
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/emmetsburg/organization/14421/emmetsburg-high-school
📻 **LISTEN LIVE ON Y100.1:**
https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=**PACK THE COMPLEX. BRING THE NOISE. LET’S GO, E-HAWKS!** 🦅🖤💛
#EHAWKPRIDE #Homecoming #GoEHawks
It’s a BIG day in Emmetsburg as we celebrate Homecoming!
🍔 **1:45 PM — TAILGATING BEGINS**
Get downtown early and kick off the Homecoming celebration with some food, friends, and E-Hawk spirit!
🎊 **2:30 PM — HOMECOMING PARADE**
📍 **Downtown Emmetsburg**
Come out and support our students, classes, and community as we celebrate Homecoming!
🏈 **7:00 PM — E-HAWKS vs. SOUTH HAMILTON**
📍 Emmetsburg Athletic Complex
🔥 **Class 1A District 2 Matchup**
📊 **Emmetsburg: 3-3 | South Hamilton: 1-5**
🎯 **Game Sponsors:** Clark Trucking & PACHS
🎉 **BEFORE THE GAME**
⭐ Booster Club Fan of the Year Presentation
🍔 **Post-Prom Hamburger Meal**
🍦 **Clark Trucking — Big Dreams N Ice Creams Truck**
🏆 **PACHS Game Ball Delivery**
👑 **HALFTIME**
Homecoming Court Presentation
📺 **WATCH LIVE ON HUDL:**
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/emmetsburg/organization/14421/emmetsburg-high-school
📻 **LISTEN LIVE ON Y100.1:**
https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=**PACK THE COMPLEX. BRING THE NOISE. LET’S GO, E-HAWKS!** 🦅🖤💛
#EHAWKPRIDE #Homecoming #GoEHawks
Kelly Van Oosbree attended Emmetsburg Schools from 1993 to 1997 and has built a career in the entertainment industry, where she now works as an artistic director.
From band, choir, and speech to volleyball and track, Kelly credits the many opportunities she had here with helping prepare her for life beyond graduation.
Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your story and showing where an Emmetsburg education can lead!
From band, choir, and speech to volleyball and track, Kelly credits the many opportunities she had here with helping prepare her for life beyond graduation.
Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your story and showing where an Emmetsburg education can lead!
🏐🔥 GAME NIGHT! 🔥🏐
The E-Hawks are hitting the road tonight as Emmetsburg Volleyball takes on Storm Lake!
📍 Storm Lake High School
⏰ 5:30 PM – JV Reserve
⏰ 5:30 PM – JV
⏰ 7:00 PM – VARSITY
Bring the energy and cheer on the E-Hawks as they battle on the court! 🖤💛
LET’S GO, E-HAWKS! 🦅🏐
#EHAWKPRIDE #GoEawks #EmmetsburgVolleyball
The E-Hawks are hitting the road tonight as Emmetsburg Volleyball takes on Storm Lake!
📍 Storm Lake High School
⏰ 5:30 PM – JV Reserve
⏰ 5:30 PM – JV
⏰ 7:00 PM – VARSITY
Bring the energy and cheer on the E-Hawks as they battle on the court! 🖤💛
LET’S GO, E-HAWKS! 🦅🏐
#EHAWKPRIDE #GoEawks #EmmetsburgVolleyball
On National Instructional Coaches Day, we recognize Sara Straw for the support, collaboration, and guidance she provides to our educators! 🤗
Thank you for helping strengthen teaching and learning across our schools and for supporting staff as they work to help every student succeed.
Thank you for helping strengthen teaching and learning across our schools and for supporting staff as they work to help every student succeed.
One of the most powerful things a tutor can do is help a student experience that moment when something finally clicks. To the tutors who create those breakthroughs—thank you for your support and dedication. 📚
Happy National Tutor Appreciation Week!
Happy National Tutor Appreciation Week!
🏐 600 CAREER KILLS! 🏐
Congratulations to senior Dylan Fiene, who reached an incredible milestone last night, recording her 600th career kill in our win over Newell-Fonda! 💪🔥
Help us congratulate Dylan on this outstanding achievement! 🎉🏐
It's Fire Prevention Week! 🚒
One of the simplest and most important things a family can do is make sure their smoke alarms are working. Here are a few reminders:
✅ Install smoke alarms on every level of the home
✅ Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries annually
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old
✅ Make sure everyone can hear the alarm from their bedroom
✅ Have a practiced plan in place for when the alarm sounds
Be safe, everyone!
One of the simplest and most important things a family can do is make sure their smoke alarms are working. Here are a few reminders:
✅ Install smoke alarms on every level of the home
✅ Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries annually
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old
✅ Make sure everyone can hear the alarm from their bedroom
✅ Have a practiced plan in place for when the alarm sounds
Be safe, everyone!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ E-Hawks Cross Country & Volleyball Tonight! 🏐
SCC Brian Knapp Cross Country Invitational
📍 Lake City Country Club
🏃♂️ Boys XC – 4:30 PM
• Varsity & JV
🏃♀️ Girls XC – 5:10 PM
• Varsity & JV
🏐 Newell-Fonda vs. Emmetsburg Volleyball
📍 Emmetsburg High School – HS Gym
5:30 PM – JV Reserve
5:30 PM – JV Volleyball
7:00 PM – Varsity Volleyball
Come out and support the E-Hawks tonight! 🖤💛
#EHAWKPRIDE #GoEhawks #CrossCountry #Volleyball
SCC Brian Knapp Cross Country Invitational
📍 Lake City Country Club
🏃♂️ Boys XC – 4:30 PM
• Varsity & JV
🏃♀️ Girls XC – 5:10 PM
• Varsity & JV
🏐 Newell-Fonda vs. Emmetsburg Volleyball
📍 Emmetsburg High School – HS Gym
5:30 PM – JV Reserve
5:30 PM – JV Volleyball
7:00 PM – Varsity Volleyball
Come out and support the E-Hawks tonight! 🖤💛
#EHAWKPRIDE #GoEhawks #CrossCountry #Volleyball
Congratulations to the E-Hawks participating in Special Olympics Bowling today. Logan and Keegan got Gold and Keyton got Bronze. Way to go!!
E-hawk Esports is back in action with Marvel Rivals vs. Boyer Valley!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN9ScP1L9wA
Make sure you subscribe for updates on when we go live with our matches!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN9ScP1L9wA
Make sure you subscribe for updates on when we go live with our matches!
Happy World Teachers Day! 🌏
Great teachers do more than deliver lessons. They notice students, encourage potential, and create environments where young people feel safe enough to take risks and grow.
We’re grateful for the educators at ECSD who do that work so well! 🍎
Great teachers do more than deliver lessons. They notice students, encourage potential, and create environments where young people feel safe enough to take risks and grow.
We’re grateful for the educators at ECSD who do that work so well! 🍎
October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to recognize the leaders who support our students, staff, families, and school communities each day:
⭐️ Tracie Christensen, High School Principal
⭐️ Tyler Bjustrom, Middle School Principal
⭐️ Kari Menefee, Elementary Principal
Thank you for your leadership, care, and commitment you bring to helping every student succeed!
⭐️ Tracie Christensen, High School Principal
⭐️ Tyler Bjustrom, Middle School Principal
⭐️ Kari Menefee, Elementary Principal
Thank you for your leadership, care, and commitment you bring to helping every student succeed!
Today (10/4/26) is the last day to order E-Hawk Homecoming shirts. The store will close at Midnight tonight. Get your orders in!
The E-hawk Marching Band is about ready to march in the Algona Band Day Parade!
