
A reminder that parents can go to shop.jostenspix.com to order their school pictures. You will need to create an account if you don't already have one. If you need the event code or your student id, please contact the office in which your student attends.


It's Homecoming Week!! We kick off today with Pajama Day and tomorrow is Character Day. A reminder that picture retakes will happen tomorrow morning at the Middle School and High School. Good Luck tonight to our Cross Country Teams in Humboldt, JV Volleyball at the Twin Lakes Conference meet at Southeast Valley and JV Football at Eagle Grove.

A reminder Emmetsburg Schools will have a one hour early out (2:19 p.m.) tomorrow - Thursday, December 21, 2023. Students have break from December 22nd through January 4th with classes resuming on Friday, January 5th.

Junior Class Auction Fest, October 29th --
Junior Class After Prom is sponsoring an Auction Fest to raise funds for their After Prom event. There will be a 5:00 p.m. free will docation meal catered by Double M, bake sale while supplies last, and an auction at 6:30 p.m. at the Emmetsburg VFW.
The students will provide up to 3 hours of community service hours to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Bid today to get help raking leaves, rock picking, window washing, car cleaning, lawn duties, scoop snow, decorating for Christmas (lights & trees), card playing, baking, housework, concession stand shifts, etc.!
Get your lists and wallets ready to support the Junior Class Auction Fest for After Prom!!

Here are the Homecoming Dress Up Days for Middle School students (Grades 5-8) for next week.


The Emmetsburg Middle School 5th and 6th graders had great day at Arnold's Park.



This week is School Counselors Week. We are grateful for our school district , staff, and students.


2022 ISCA CONFERENCE ~ Emmetsburg counselors and educators network and synergize.



Emmetsburg Educators attend the Iowa BEST Summit (Behavioral, Equitable, Social Emotional,Trama Informed Health in Schools)


Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team tonight. Great job on your first game!



The Palo Alto County Zero Suicide Coalition invites you to join us for the 4th annual Family Wellness Event on October 8th. We have a lot of great things planned and hope to see you there. Come out and enjoy a day filled with fun, laughter, activities, and community connection! Come for fun, stay for supper, and end the night the night with a walk/run "Bringing Light to the Darkness" that some encounter.


7th graders “digging” for fossils.



Back to School Carnival has been postponed for tonight. Tentatively set for Friday, August 26th. We will update early next week with any changes and updates.

You are invited to the open house at Emmetsburg Schools on Thursday, August 18th - 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your school supplies, pick up a schedule at the Middle or High School Office, walk around and see the updates, and meet your teachers.

Fall Palo Alto County Soccer
Registration is August 16th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Emmetsburg Pizza Ranch (call ahead to order to dine in and mention PAC Soccer!). August 19th is the deadline for ALL registrants.


ACTIVITY PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED -- Emmetsburg School DIstrict is looking for an individual(s)/company who would be interested in taking all of the District extracurricular activity photos. The District would schedule these photo sessions with the photographer and students/parents would then have an opportunity to purchase the photos directly from the photographer. If you have an interest in providing this service, please contact Tracie Christensen, Secondary Principal at 712-852-2966 or e-mail tchristensen@e-hawks.org by June 14, 2022.

Emmetsburg Community Summer Swim Team -- Sign-up is at the Smith Wellness Center Front Desk from June 6th to the 10th. Participants are not required to swim at the meets scheduled. Requirements: 5 years old, pass level 2 or can front float and be confident in the deep end.



Great performance by Ms O’Connell and the 7th and 8th Grade Band!!


Great performance 6th Graders and Ms Carlson. You showed amazing growth over the past year.


Congratulations to Ms Carlson and the 5th Grade Band on your great performance to kick off the Parade of Bands tonight.
