In-person absentee voting is available weekdays at the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office until September 9.
This office is located inside the county courthouse in Emmetsburg. The auditor’s office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a valid ID will be needed.
On the ballot is a measure for Emmetsburg CSD seeking permission to increase its debt levy limit. This vote would not increase property taxes, but instead, gives the district the option to raise the levy in the future if voters approve a project.
More information is available at https://www.emmetsburgbond.org
Happy Labor Day to our students, staff, and families! 🎉
Due to a late cancellation and the unavailability of officials or another school, our JV football team does NOT currently have a game this week. I am still working and searching, but right now (Sunday, 9/1 at 5:30 pm) We do not have a team scheduled in place of PAC.
On Tuesday, September 10, residents of Emmetsburg Community School District will vote in a ballot question seeking permission to increase the district’s debt levy limit. Below is the exact language voters will see on the ballot:
“Shall the Board of Directors of the Emmetsburg Community School District in the County of Palo Alto, State of Iowa, be authorized to levy annually a tax exceeding Two Dollars and Seventy Cents ($2.70) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000), but not exceeding Four Dollars and Five Cents ($4.05) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of the assessed value of the taxable property within said school corporation to pay the principal of and interest on bonded indebtedness of said school corporation, it being understood that the approval of this public measure shall not limit the source of payment of the bonds and interest, but shall only operate to restrict the amount of bonds which may be issued?”
This measure is the first step in our plan to construct a new PK-4 school that provides our youngest learners with a safe and high-quality learning environment.
Find more information and answers to FAQs: https://www.emmetsburgbond.org.
A huge congratulations to our first students of the week at West for the 2024-25 school year! Thank you to Casey's for the delicious donuts!
All Emmetsburg CSD schools will dismiss students two hours early on Friday, August 30, 2024.
This is also a reminder that students have a two-hour early dismissal every Friday. ⏰
The Cross Country Meet in Spencer for today has been CANCELLED due to the forecasted severe weather during the race times. 8/29/24
If you haven't purchased your Fall Sports clothing yet, a couple of the shops are still open.
Team Fundraiser shops will be picked up at the school.
BSN shop items will be shipped directly to your address.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16WkC4CgLltxQxffqAAEST5j8M1Ot0m3xftHHwxJwHBo/edit
West Elementary School has proudly educated our community’s youngest children for more than 70 years. However, facility and infrastructure challenges make it difficult for 21st century education to take place at the school today.
Our community is poised to consider ballot measures September 10 and November 5. If both are approved, they would allow the district to construct a new elementary school and provide our students with the modern learning environment and resources they need to thrive.
Learn more about this project and find answers to FAQs: https://www.emmetsburgbond.org
On Women’s Equality Day, we recognize and reflect on the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This granted women the right to vote for the first day.
We’re proud to join our community in recognizing this day!
Listen in to hear from familiar faces in new places at West Elementary: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-straw/episodes/Familiar-Faces--New-Places-Year-2-e2nhl8n
Don't forget to attend the Fall Sports Showcase this evening. There will be a hotdog tailgate starting at 6:00 by the entrance of the football field.
Today is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🦅🎉
Note: All students will be dismissed two hours early today.
Listen in to hear from our new teachers at West Elementary! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-straw/episodes/New-Faces-at-West-Year-2-e2nfeen
In-person absentee voting is now available ahead of the September 10 election at the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office, located inside the county courthouse at 1010 Broadway St. in Emmetsburg.
Eligible voters can cast a ballot weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. A valid ID is required. This option will be available until September 9.
Registered voters also have the option of obtaining a mailed absentee ballot by completing a request form and returning it to the auditor's office. The deadline to submit this request is August 26. Ballots must be received by the auditor’s office before the polls close at 8:00 p.m. on election day to be considered for counting.
On the ballot is a measure asking voters to consider raising the district’s debt levy limit to $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable property value. Officially, this vote would not increase taxes, but instead, gives ECSD the option to raise the levy in the future if voters approve a project.
You can find answers to frequently asked questions and more information at https://www.emmetsburgbond.org.
Current Team Shops can be Found on the Bound homepage under the SCHOOL dropdown menu. I will update this as coaches share their shops.
BSN shops will run AFTER the local stores.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16WkC4CgLltxQxffqAAEST5j8M1Ot0m3xftHHwxJwHBo/edit?usp=sharing
Assistance with Bound? Information about Live Streaming and more! Come out to the All Sports AD Presentation at Emmetsburg High School this Friday, August 23rd. If you stay to watch the scrimmages, the suggested admission is a sports drink donation to the teams.
PUBLIC SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE 2024-25 can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1279/ecsd/4732512/2024-25_Bus_Routes.pdf
Check the locations for town stops and scheduled pick-up and drop-off times. 🚌
Get excited — your pictures are ready! 📸
View and order your school pictures at https://shop.jostenspix.com. We can’t wait for you to see them.
The Emmetsburg School Board has approved a $29.75 million bond issue question that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, November 5.
These funds would be used to build a new 65,000 square-foot elementary school on undeveloped property east of ILCC for students in preschool to 4th grade.
Our community will also vote in a September 10 election to consider raising the district’s debt service levy limit as part of this proposed project.
Learn more about what’s on the ballot and how these measures would improve safety and security and provide more resources for our students by visiting https://www.emmetsburgbond.org.
