Late in the day Friday, May 14, 2021, the Iowa Department of Public Health provided updated guidance on the protocol for quarantining individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the school setting. The new protocol states that only students or staff who have a positive COVID-19 Test or are Symptomatic will be excluded from school. Exposed staff or... READ MORE >

ECSD received updated COVID-19 Guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health on May 14, 2021. Individual members of the Board of Directors have been reviewing the new guidance. The Board as a whole will review the current mask protocol, the new guidance, and discuss options for moving forward at the May 19, 2021, regularly scheduled meeting. Following... READ MORE >

This May is School Board Recognition Month, and we are saying thank you to the board members who are “Leading Through Uncharted Waters.” Please join us in saying thank you to these volunteers who donate their time to lead our public schools. They dedicate countless hours to help students set sail. Jane Hoyman--Board President--4 years Kathy Roethler--Vice... READ MORE >

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Emmetsburg Community School District is seeking a driven and visionary Director of Technology. ECSD is a 1 to 1 and is committed to a teaching and learning environment that utilizes technology to both bring the world inside our classrooms and take our classrooms out into the world. If you desire to be... READ MORE >

On April 21, 2021, the ECSD Board of Directors voted to pursue a trademark for our logo (Muscle Bird) and our school nickname “E-Hawks.'' Our brand is very strong both in our area and across the state. When people see the Muscle Bird with the Term “E-Hawks” they immediately make the association with the Emmetsburg Community School District. This brand... READ MORE >

The P-EBT is a USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) program that provides food assistance benefits to pre-kindergarten through 12th grade (PK-12) children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals (FRL) due to instruction schedule changes and school closures related to COVID-19. The USDA P-EBT daily benefit per eligible student is... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Emmetsburg Community School District conducted a joint training session with the Emmetsburg Police Department, Estherville Police Department, Spencer Police Department, Storm Lake Police Department, and the Kossuth County Sheriff's Department. ECSD Administration worked with the officers and their drug canines to plan and practice a... READ MORE >

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Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the next phase of Winter. As the snow accumulates and blows it becomes more difficult to make decisions on delaying or canceling school due to weather. Please know that our number one priority is to do our best to keep everyone safe while making sure we provide the educational opportunities our students... READ MORE >

Our winter activities are currently up and running, and we are extremely excited to be able to offer these opportunities for our students. I would like to update you on some of the suggestions and regulations we will have at our activities this winter. It is important to keep in mind that with these suggestions and regulations, our focus is being able to continue... READ MORE >

The Emmetsburg Community School District was alerted that School Food Authorities (SFA) may choose to provide meal service under the Summer Food Program through the end of the 2020-21 School Year (subject to available funding). ALL families are able to continue to eat breakfast and lunch for FREE. There are some items that families will be charged for, please see... READ MORE >

12/03/2020Late yesterday, ECSD received official notification from Sarah Strohman at Palo Alto Community Health that the CDC had revised its guidance for persons who were in quarantine due to contact with a positive case of COVID-19. The previous guidance was that the quarantine was for a period of 14 days beginning from the day of the last contact with the... READ MORE >

11-20-2020 Dear ECSD Families, Unfortunately we continue to see an upward trend with the virus activity in our community, county, and state. This upward trend combined with the need for families to plan and make arrangements, ECSD will continue to implement the Hybrid Learning Plan through Friday December 18th which is the last day of school prior to Winter... READ MORE >

11-11-2020 Dear ECSD Families, Due to an increase in COVID-19 Virus Activity in our Community, ECSD is going to implement the Hybrid Learning Plan beginning Monday, November 16th through Sunday, November 29th. We will review data and make an announcement on which model will begin on Monday, November 30th on Friday, November 27th Please review the following... READ MORE >

The Emmetsburg Community School District is partnering with the City of Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities to develop community-wide and organizational strategic plans. The shared planning process will involve extensive public input through a questionnaire and small group interviews to ensure plans that reflect the needs and ideas of residents, school... READ MORE >

Emmetsburg Community School District COVID-19 DashboardDate:11/04/2020 During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ECSD strives each day to: do everything possible to keep our students and staff safe and healthy and in school do everything possible to allow our kids to continue to play and compete Isolation/Quarantine Dates are established by Palo Alto Community... READ MORE >

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10-9-2020 Good Afternoon: The Governor announced new protocols for quarantining students in a school setting on 9-29-20. These have been communicated and are in practice. The staff, students and parents have done an amazing job adjusting to the mask requirement. If both the person who is positive and the person who is exposed are wearing face masks, only... READ MORE >

9-29-20 Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference this morning in which a change to the protocol for quarantining students who have been exposed to COVID-19 while at school was announced. In addition, we received the following from Palo Alto Community Health this morning: Letter to Schools re: mask mandate and change in quarantine 9-29-2020 If both the... READ MORE >

ECSD’s Overarching-Goals during the COVID-19 Pandemic are: Do everything possible to keep our students and staff safe and healthy and in schoolDo everything possible for our kids to be able to continue to play and competeWe continue to work closely with Palo Alto Community Health to monitor the virus in our community. Our positivity rate in Palo Alto County is at... READ MORE >

Homecoming 2020 ECSD’s Overarching-Goals during the COVID-19 Pandemic are: Do everything possible to keep our students and staff safe and healthy and in schoolDo everything possible for our kids to play and compete As we view Homecoming Week Activities through the lens of our overarching pandemic goals, we come to the understanding that modifications will need... READ MORE >

ECSD Protocol for Positive Cases COVID-19 The following plan has been created in collaboration with Palo Alto Community Health If ECSD is notified that a student or staff member has received a positive test for COVID-19 and was at school while positive, ECSD will notify parents at the impacted level immediately following confirmation of the positive case at... READ MORE >

The Emmetsburg Community School District was alerted that School Food Authorities (SFA) may choose to provide meal service under the Summer Food Program through December 31, 2020 (subject to available funding). We will transition to the Summer Food Service Program starting Monday September 14 2020. ALL students are able to eat breakfast and lunch for FREE. We are... READ MORE >

For the beginning of the 2020-21 School Year, Mrs. Christensen presented changes in the Secondary Student Handbook. The following change in Senior Open Campus was proposed: Senior Open Campus - 9th Period -- Gives Seniors the privilege to leave school grounds during Directed Study Hall. Seniors will be given the opportunity to have Open Campus Privilege if they... READ MORE >

Looking Ahead to What May Come 9/3/2020 Dear ECSD parents, staff and community members: Since March, we have lived by the old saying “Hope for the best and plan for the worst!” With our hopes high we brought our staff and students back. To be clear, it was different, but it was also exciting. It felt good to see the staff back in their element working with... READ MORE >

Thoughts on Week One I found this online and wanted to share. It really brings home the enormity and complexity of the challenge for the staff at ECSD. It also speaks to how much everyone at ECSD is invested in your child. Parents, There are some things you should know. We won’t do everything right this year. We won’t make every parent happy.... READ MORE >

Opening Day Message The day we have waited for since the school closures in March is upon us. Students in the Emmetsburg School District will return to classes tomorrow.. Some will be in person and others will be virtual, but all are restarting their educational careers. The Staff at ECSD has spent hours upon hours working on rearranging rooms and rethinking... READ MORE >

STEM BEST AWARD 2020-21 Secondary Principal Mrs. Christensen and Secondary Teachers Mrs. Saxton and Mrs. Josephson had a dream of finding a way to bring an “Iowa Big” or “No Boundaries” program to Emmetsburg. After some collaboration, they discovered the best way to get this started and get some funding to support this program was to apply for the Stem Best... READ MORE >

Emmetsburg Community School DistrictRegistration Reminders 2020-21 We would like to share some reminders with you as we officially kick-off Registration for the 20-21 School Year on Monday, August 10, 2020. We know this school year is going to look a little different, but we are really looking forward to having students in the building again! We ask that you be... READ MORE >

Reopening Update 7-17-20 On March 16, 2020 our world changed dramatically with the closing of schools for COVID-19. At that time most of us could not have imagined that students would not return to school in the 2019-20 school year and yet it became a reality. We now find ourselves looking towards the beginning of the 2020-21 with many of the unanswered... READ MORE >

On March 16, 2020 our world changed dramatically with the closing of schools for COVID-19. At that time most of us could not have imagined that students would not return to school in the 2019-20 school year and yet it became a reality . We now find ourselves looking towards the beginning of the 2020-21 with many of the unanswered questions still in front of us.... READ MORE >

No hace falta decir que todos preferirían volver a la escuela como lo hicimos en el otoño de 2019. La pregunta sin respuesta es si eso es realista o posible. Mientras hacemos los preparativos para el año escolar 2020-2021, necesitamos planificar por el hecho de que puede haber ocasiones en que algunos estudiantes o todos los estudiantes no puedan estar físicamente... READ MORE >

It goes without saying that everyone would prefer to go back to school as we did in the Fall of 2019. The unanswered question is whether or not that is realistic or possible As we make preparations for the 2020-2021 school year, we need to plan for the fact that there may be times where some students or all students may not be able to physically be at school. ... READ MORE >

El lunes 29 de junio de 2020, el Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Emmetsburg presentó su lista de verificación Regresar a Aprender al Departamento de Educación de Iowa. El plan designa que ECSD implementará el Modelo Híbrido que incluirá instrucción tanto en persona como en línea para el año escolar 2020-2021. Hemos comenzado a recibir orientación del... READ MORE >

On Monday June 29, 2020 Emmetsburg Community School District submitted its Return to Learn checklist to the Iowa Department of Education. The plan designates that ECSD will implement the Hybrid Model which will include both in person and online instruction for the 2020-2021 School Year. We have begun to receive guidance from the Iowa Department of Education on... READ MORE >

Darren D. HannaSuperintendentEmmetsburg Community School District dhanna@e-hawks.orgOffice (712) 852-3201 E-Hawk Parents and Families, The State of Iowa would like to ask you about technology access for your household. This information will help in planning for next school year, should learning from home need to occur because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emmetsburg... READ MORE >

The ECSD Administration Team has reviewed feedback from stakeholders and examined the current guidelines from the CDC and Public Health. The following adjustments will be implemented in the ECSD Graduation Ceremony scheduled for Sunday June 14, 2020:Emmetsburg High School Class of 2020 -- Graduation Ceremony Sunday, June 14, 2020 Graduation Plan - High School... READ MORE >

Juniors & Seniors & Parents: As many of you have already seen, we had to make the tough decision to cancel Prom 2020. This decision was made after receiving guidance from the State and the need to continue social distancing. This was not a quick decision, but made after much thought, research, and clarification of guidelines from the State. We took some time to... READ MORE >

The Emmetsburg Community Board of Directors met virtually on Wednesday May 20, 2020. Please use the following link to view a recording of the meeting. READ MORE >

EHS has once again placed in the American Lung Association’s 2020 Radon Video Contest! But we NEED YOUR HELP! Please watch our video and share it. The MOST VIEWS win $200! The 2020 Iowa Radon Video Most Views Contest starts now! The Top 10 videos are entered into a Most Views Contest. The video that garners the most views in a weeks’ time wins $200. ... READ MORE >

The Kindergarten Readiness and Kindergarten Team at West Elementary have put together a short FAQ Video for parents of students who will be five years of age by September 15th and entering either program. If you know of someone who's child may be entering Kindergarten Readiness or Kindergarten this Fall, please share this video with them. ... READ MORE >

Preschool FAQs Virtual Preschool Open House- Click to open video Preschool Quick Facts Who will be my child’s teacher? There are three preschool teachers at Emmetsburg West Elementary. Additionally, each classroom has a paraeducator. Mrs. Rodemeyer (Mrs. Maaland) Mrs. Shirk (Miss Rachel) Mrs. Auten (Mrs. Harris) What hours will my child attend... READ MORE >

Meals ECSD continues to serve by providing breakfast and lunch grab and go meals to the children of our community. The COVID-19 Meal Program will continue through Thursday May 21, 2020. There will be a slight change to the schedule. Beginning this week, we will now distribute meals Monday-Thursday 7:30-9:00 a.m. We will be providing Friday’s meals with... READ MORE >

Darren D. HannaSuperintendent of SchoolsEmmetsburg Community School Districtdhanna@e-hawks.orgOffice (712) 852-3201 4/17/2020 News from Governor Reynolds’ News Conference Schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. School hour/day requirements will be waived if the Continuous Learning Opportunities are implemented through the end of the... READ MORE >

The ECSD Board of Education met virtually for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on April 15, 2020. You can view the meeting by clicking on the following link:April 15th ECSD Board of Education Meeting READ MORE >

The Emmetsburg Community School District and the Emmetsburg Education Association met via a video conference on Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 7:30 A.M. This meeting was the opening meeting for negotiations on the 2020-21 contract. The District made an opening statement followed by an opening statement from the Association. The Association then made its initial... READ MORE >

Virtual Spirit Week April 13-17 Let’s have some fun from home and show your E-hawk Pride! Take part in our virtual spirit week by participating in the following days. Take a picture of yourself during this time of quarantine, then post or have your parent’s post to social media using the hashtag #ehawkpride. Not on social media? No problem! Email your... READ MORE >

Virtual Spirit Week April 13-17 Let’s have some fun from home and show your E-hawk Pride! Take part in our virtual spirit week by participating in the following days. Take a picture of yourself during this time of quarantine, then post or have your parent’s post to social media using the hashtag #ehawkpride. Not on social media? No problem! Email your... READ MORE >

Parent Internet Information Mediacom Increasing the speed of the Mediacom Connect2Compete low-cost internet program to 25 megabits per second (Mbps) down by 3 Mbps up (currently 10 Mbps down by 1 Mbps up). Qualifying families who subscribe before May 15, 2020, will receive 60 days of complimentary Mediacom Connect2Compete service.Extending the pricing of... READ MORE >

Darren D. HannaSuperintendent of SchoolsEmmetsburg Community School Districtdhanna@e-hawks.orgOffice (712) 852-3201 4/7/2020 We are in unique and interesting times. We will be challenged to think creatively and step up in ways we have never been in the past. I am so inspired by the ideas that have already surfaced from our teachers and staff. In trying times,... READ MORE >

Darren D. HannaSuperintendent of SchoolsEmmetsburg Community School Districtdhanna@e-hawks.orgOffice (712) 852-3201 4/2/2020 I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and well. You may or may not have had the opportunity to view the Governor’s press conference today. Governor Reynolds had extended the school closure until April 30, 2020 The second... READ MORE >

If you are well and able, join us in supporting our Community. #EmmetsburgStrong READ MORE >

3/27/2020 I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and well. We need to take the spread of COVID-19 cases in Iowa seriously. Everything I have read, watched, or listened to, points to the fact that this virus has the ability to overwhelm our health system. Our efforts need to focus on how to manage the spread of the disease to we can manage the impact... READ MORE >

Darren D. HannaSuperintendent of SchoolsEmmetsburg Community School Districtdhanna@e-hawks.orgOffice (712) 852-3201 I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and well. I can say with great confidence that the past two weeks have been the most challenging and rewarding in my twenty years as a school administrator. It somewhat reminds me of the old... READ MORE >

COVID-19 Palo Alto County is advising residents about what they can do now to prepare for the potential spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. To date, no one in Palo Alto County has tested positive for COVID-19. “Since the start of this outbreak, Palo Alto County Public Health has worked closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to... READ MORE >

Emmetsburg Community School District Frequently Asked Questions Will Prom take place as planned?Still a little too early to speculate on Prom...if we can have Prom, we will.Will seniors graduate on time?At this point in time, Graduation Commencement is still on as scheduled.Will seniors have to make up days/hours?The Governor has waived four weeks of the required... READ MORE >

Darren D. HannaSuperintendent of SchoolsEmmetsburg Community School Districtdhanna@e-hawks.orgOffice (712) 852-3201 Last evening (3/15/20) Governor Reynolds recommended Iowa Schools close for a period of four weeks due to the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). At this point, we do not have a confirmed case or evidence of... READ MORE >

The Music Department trip to Kansas City on March 19-22, 2020 is being canceled. The safety of our students, parents, and chaperones are paramount. ECSD reviewed information on travel and COVID-19 including guidance from the Iowa Department of Education to cancel all activities that fall outside of educational programming. We are working with the travel company... READ MORE >

March 12, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian: We understand that the Novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is causing much anxiety in our community, state, and the world. Emmetsburg Community School District is working closely with Palo Alto County Public Health, Palo Alto County Hospital, and monitoring the Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) to ensure the health and... READ MORE >

The Emmetsburg Extravaganza Show Choir Event is this weekend Friday March 6, 2020 and Saturday March 7, 2020 at the Emmetsburg Community High School. Middle School Show Choirs will compete on Friday while High School Jazz Choirs and Show Choirs compete on Saturday. Schedules are linked below:2020 Extravaganza High School Jazz Choir Schedule2020 Extravaganza High... READ MORE >

We want to give HUGE Shout Out to last year's Chemistry students: Emaray Schnell, Rebecca Licht, Gabrielle Janssen, and Stephanie Studer for their creation of the Public Service Announcement about Radon: Radon: The Silent Killer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK9qyG0P1kU Not only did their submission win first place in last year's American Lung Association's... READ MORE >

Emmetsburg Community School District and West Elementary are beginning the search for the next Principal at West Elementary. We need your input as this is an important choice for West Elementary, Emmetsburg Community Schools, and the communities of Emmetsburg, Cylinder, and Curlew. Please take a few minutes to tell us your thoughts. We are not collecting... READ MORE >

News Release -West Elementary Preschool/Kindergarten Readiness/Kindergarten Open House and Round-Up Tentative dates have been set for the 2020-2021 West Elementary early childhood/kindergarten children. Your child must be 4 years old by September 15, 2020 to attend the 4-year-old preschool class and 5 years old by September 15, 2020 to attend Kindergarten... READ MORE >

Welcome to Emmetsburg CSD’s New Website We want to welcome you to our new website. The amazing story of the Emmetsburg Community School District will be at your fingertips and just one click away. Our goal is to both tell our story and to keep all those associated with ESCD well informed. Our website contains a Live Feed that is cross platformed with social... READ MORE >