If worn improperly, backpacks can lead to neck and shoulder strain.
As we recognize National School Backpack Awareness Day, keep these tips in mind:
🎒 Use both shoulder straps to distribute weight evenly
🎒 Choose backpacks with multiple compartments
🎒 Straps should be adjusted to sit high on the back
Let’s stay safe this school year!
On International IT Professionals Day, we’re giving a BIG round of applause to our technology team! 👏
Your work keeps our systems running and our classrooms connected. We couldn’t do it without you! 🖥️
Emmetsburg school counselors went "All In" for School Mental Health and Well-Being at this years Iowa BEST conference in Coralville. This conference specializes in advocating for behavioral, equitable, social-emotional, and trauma-informed health within all schools.
They are excited to bring back new resources, interventions, and best practices that not only support students wellness, but educators too! 💛🖤
#IowaBESTSummit
Here are the Homecoming Dress Up Days for next week!
Sept. 16th, 2024 Events @ E-Burg
Tickets for Middle School and High School volleyball have been combined.
Tickets for the JV FB game at Okoboji are open.
There is NO CHARGE to attend the Cross County meet being ran at ILCC.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/emmetsburg/tickets
Information for this is on Bound!!!
ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!
Venue Change from previous years for the 2024 Cross Country Season.
Both Cross Country meets (9/16 and 10/17) will be run @ ILCC.
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
This month is a time to honor and learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in our community and beyond. We appreciate the opportunity to observe this month with our community.
The Livestream for tonights football game at Sheldon is at the following link on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/@orabslive5947/streams
Congratulations to this weeks Students of the Week at West!🌟 Thank you to Rooney's Auto and Tire Center for the donuts from Casey's!
This year, we are again providing an opportunity for ALL students and their mental health. Classroom Clinic provides behavioral support and mental health services to students at school via telehealth. This means your student has the ability to see a therapist or a nurse practitioner, without having to leave the school.
If you are interested or want more information, reach out to your students' teacher, principal, or school counselor.
🌟Congratulations to our Middle School Student Council members for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟
What a great group of E-Hawks to uphold our six pillars of positive character. Caring, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Citizenship.
Today, we join our community in reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001, and the heroes who emerged that day. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Today is Election Day! There is a ballot question for the Emmetsburg Community School District.
Learn more about this measure and how it plays a role in potentially creating a new school to serve our youngest students: https://www.emmetsburgbond.org.
A valid ID is required to cast your ballot. Find voting and polling place information here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/
REMINDER: On Tuesday, residents in the Emmetsburg Community School District will vote on a ballot measure that is the first step needed to construct a new facility to replace West Elementary School.
The question seeks permission to raise the district’s debt service levy limit to $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable property value. ECSD does not need to levy the full amount for this project and is instead proposing a rate of $2.83.
This plan would provide our PK-4 students with a top-notch learning environment where they can thrive and allow West to transition into an Early Learning Center.
Learn more: https://www.emmetsburgbond.org
As we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we want everyone to know that your mental health matters. 💚
If you or someone you know needs support, don’t wait—reach out to our school counselors or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/.
Today, we celebrate the grandparents who make a difference in our students' lives every day. Your presence brings joy, comfort, and invaluable lessons that they will cherish for a lifetime.
Happy Grandparents’ Day! ❤️
Happy International Literacy Day! 📚🌟
We proudly highlight our teachers’ efforts in supporting literacy at every grade level. By fostering strong reading skills, we’re helping students succeed in school and beyond!
If ECSD receives approval from voters to move forward with the construction of a new elementary school, the estimated tax impact from the project would be $2.83 per $1,000 of taxable property value.
For a home with an assessed value of $150,000, this would result in an estimated increase of $15.29 per month, or $183.49 annually.
More information is available at https://www.emmetsburgbond.org/taximpact.
🌟 Exciting News from West Elementary! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the formation of our Student Council! 🎉 Meet the outstanding students who will be leading and representing their classmates this year: ✨ President: Cora Kilgore ✨ Vice President: Danny Smith 3rd Grade Class Representatives: Avery Newkirk Logan Thompson Braylee Kollasch Braxton Hurley 4th Grade Class Representatives: Jace Thomsen Lola Caven Sydney Theesfeld Asa Rodemeyer Wrigley Wirtz Oliver Quindel We're so proud of these young leaders and can't wait to see all the great things they will accomplish! Let’s give them a big round of applause! 👏
Congratulations to our students of the week at West! Thank you to Rooney's Auto and Tire Center for sponsoring the donuts from Casey's!
