ELC High School Announcements

 

                          May  19,    2026

Cycle 15-  Day 4-  Week  9

 

1. The following need to see Mr. Kalous:  none

2. Happy birthday: 19th Jose Aguilar Gonzalez  today and all summer birthdays

3. Activities:  May  Today  1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

4. April Purple Cord hours are due today @ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

 

  Plan Ahead   5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students  

 

                          May  18,    2026

Cycle 15-  Day 3-  Week  9

 

1. The following need to see Mr. Kalous:  none

2. Happy birthday: 17-Shane Claussen, William Rosfjord, Today-Ezekial Funston, Avery Hamm, 19th Jose Aguilar Gonzalez and all summer birthdays

3. Activities:  May  (18) 3:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V BB at Sioux Central, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (19) 1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

4. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

 

  Plan Ahead   5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students  

 

               May  15,    2026

Cycle 15-  Day 2 -  Week  8

 

1.  Happy birthday: none

2. Activities:  May (15) 10 a.m. Senior Awards Day; (16) 8 a.m. V B tennis District Singles/Doubles at Spencer; (17) 2 p.m. Senior Graduation; (18) 3:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V BB at Sioux Central, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (19) 1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

3. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

4. Chrome book Collection-  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

 

  Plan Ahead   5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May  14,    2026

Cycle 15-  Day 1 -  Week  8

 

1.  Happy birthday: Diana Aguilar Castro today

2. Activities:  May  (14) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at Spencer, V G/B Track State Qualifying at Spirit Lake, 5:45 p.m. B soccer at Unity Christian, 6:30 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (15) 10 a.m. Senior Awards Day; (16) 8 a.m. V B tennis District Singles/Doubles at Spencer; (17) 2 p.m. Senior Graduation; (18) 3:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V BB at Sioux Central, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (19) 1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

3. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

4. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

5. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books today in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

6. Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, today   Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit.  Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals.  If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

 

 

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May  13,    2026

Cycle 14 -  Day 6-  Week  8

1.  Happy birthday: none

2. Activities:  May  (13) V B Golf Sectional at Clarion/Goldfield/Dows; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at Spencer, V G/B Track State Qualifying at Spirit Lake, 5:45 p.m. B soccer at Unity Christian, 6:30 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (15) 10 a.m. Senior Awards Day; (16) 8 a.m. V B tennis District Singles/Doubles at Spencer; (17) 2 p.m. Senior Graduation; (18) 3:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V BB at Sioux Central, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (19) 1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

3. Locker Rooms-Students-have until the end of today to get all items out of the upstairs and downstairs locker rooms.  Any items that are still in lockers on Thursday Morning will be thrown away. 

4. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

5. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

6. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books today, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

7. Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, May 14.   Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit.  Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals.  If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

 

 

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May 12,   2026

Cycle 14 -  Day 5 -  Week  8

1.  Happy birthday: Lynda Vergara today

2. Activities:  May  (12) 2 p.m. JV/V G Golf at w/Western Christian,  3 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Storm Lake; (13) V B Golf Sectional at Clarion/Goldfield/Dows; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at Spencer, V G/B Track State Qualifying at Spirit Lake, 5:45 p.m. B soccer at Unity Christian, 6:30 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (15) 10 a.m. Senior Awards Day; (16) 8 a.m. V B tennis District Singles/Doubles at Spencer; (17) 2 p.m. Senior Graduation; (18) 3:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V BB at Sioux Central, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (19) 1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

3. Locker Rooms-Students-have until the end of the day Wednesday to get all items out of the upstairs and downstairs locker rooms.  Any items that are still in lockers on Thursday Morning will be thrown away. 

4. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

5. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

6. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

7. Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, May 14.   Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit.  Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals.  If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

 

 

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May 11,   2026

Cycle 14 -  Day 4 -  Week  7

1. Happy birthday: none

2. Activities:  May  (11) 10 a.m. JV/V Lakes Conference G Golf at Spencer, JV/V Lakes Conference B Golf at Brooks, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B Track at Emmetsburg, 5 p.m. V G Soccer at Rock Valley, 6 p.m. V B soccer at Okoboji; (12) 2 p.m. JV/V G Golf at w/Western Christian,  3 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Storm Lake; (13) V B Golf Sectional at Clarion/Goldfield/Dows; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at Spencer, V G/B Track State Qualifying at Spirit Lake, 5:45 p.m. B soccer at Unity Christian, 6:30 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (15) 10 a.m. Senior Awards Day; (16) 8 a.m. V B tennis District Singles/Doubles at Spencer; (17) 2 p.m. Senior Graduation; (18) 3:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V BB at Sioux Central, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji; (19) 1:30 p.m. Dismissal Last day of school  

3. Congratulations to the band and choir!  They received a Superior Rating at the IHSMA Large Group Contest on Saturday in Osage.   

4. All girls that are playing tennis or are interested in going out for the Fall 2026 season please attend a meeting today at 3:00 in the shop classroom C-112.  We will be discussing the upcoming season as well as open gyms throughout the summer months. 

5. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

6. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

7. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

8. Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, May 14.   Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit.  Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals.  If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

 

 

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May 8,   2026

Cycle 14 -  Day 3 -  Week  7

 

1. Happy birthday:  Braylen Milstead today, Saturday-Lake Rezac, Angel Araguz, Samuel Araguz

2. Activities:  May  Today 8-7 p.m. Art Show – Gym, 2 p.m. V B Golf at Spring Valley, 4 p.m. JV/V G Golf at Pocahontas; (9) State Large Group Band/Choir Contest, 9 a.m.  V Golf at Buena Vista Golf Course (Lake Creek Country Club); (9) State Large Group Band/Choir Contest, 9 a.m.  V Golf at Buena Vista Golf Course (Lake Creek Country Club); (10) 2 p.m. HS Band/Vocal Spring Concert at Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; 10 a.m. JV/V Lakes Conference G Golf at Spencer, JV/V Lakes Conference B Golf at Brooks, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B Track at Emmetsburg, 5 p.m. V G Soccer at Rock Valley, 6 p.m. V B soccer at Okoboji 

3. SENIOR MEETING-TODAY at 11:30 a.m. in the library.

4. Library Books-books must be returned to library by TODAY

5. Purple Cord Opportunity: Team Amy Run is looking for people to stand on the corners directing runners and traffic for the Team Amy Run on Saturday (9).  They would need you up town on the square from 8:00-10:00.  Please contact: Lorie Irwin 712-209-2931

6. All girls that are playing tennis or are interested in going out for the Fall 2026 season please attend a meeting on Monday May 11 at 3:00 in the shop classroom C-112.  We will be discussing the upcoming season as well as open gyms throughout the summer months. 

7. Fall scheduling next year-TODAYis the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde.  No exceptions!

8. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

9. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

10. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

11.  HS Spring Choir & Band Concert / Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center  (Iowa Lakes Community College) 1:30 p.m. -  Doors to the PAC lobby will open/auditorium will be open for seating.  No cost to attend this event.  You will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year and to pay for the use of the performing arts facility.   Your donation is greatly appreciated!  Parking in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot.  North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby.  Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in the auditorium.

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May 7,   2026

Cycle 14 -  Day 2 -  Week  7

 

1. Happy birthday:  none

2. Activities:  May  Today 8:10-7:30 p.m. E:C Art Show-Gym, 4 p.m. JV/V Golf H w/Spirit Lake, JV/V B tennis at Spirit Lake, V G/B Lakes Conference Track meet at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji, 7 p.m. B soccer at Sergeant Bluff-Luton; (8) 8-7 p.m. Art Show – Gym, 2 p.m. V B Golf at Spring Valley, 4 p.m. JV/V G Golf at Pocahontas; (9) State Large Group Band/Choir Contest, 9 a.m.  V Golf at Buena Vista Golf Course (Lake Creek Country Club 

3. SENIOR MEETING-Friday, May 8th at 11:30 a.m. in the library.

4. Library Books-books must be returned to library by Friday, May 8th.

5. Purple Cord Opportunity: Team Amy Run is looking for people to stand on the corners directing runners and traffic for the Team Amy Run on Saturday.  They would need you up town on the square from 8:00-10:00.  Please contact: Lorie Irwin 712-209-2931

6. 9th grade-Today  Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science

7. Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde.  No exceptions!

8. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

9. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

10. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

11.  HS Spring Choir & Band Concert / Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center  (Iowa Lakes Community College) 1:30 p.m. -  Doors to the PAC lobby will open/auditorium will be open for seating.  No cost to attend this event.  You will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year and to pay for the use of the performing arts facility.   Your donation is greatly appreciated!  Parking in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot.  North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby.  Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in the auditorium.

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May 6,   2026

Cycle 14 -  Day 1 -  Week  7

 

1. Happy birthday:  Bryan Arizmendi today

2. Activities:  May  (7) 8:10-7:30 p.m. E:C Art Show-Gym, 4 p.m. JV/V Golf H w/Spirit Lake, JV/V B tennis at Spirit Lake, V G/B Lakes Conference Track meet at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji, 7 p.m. B soccer at Sergeant Bluff-Luton; (8) 8-7 p.m. Art Show – Gym, 2 p.m. V B Golf at Spring Valley, 4 p.m. JV/V G Golf at Pocahontas; (9) State Large Group Band/Choir Contest, 9 a.m.  V Golf at Buena Vista Golf Course (Lake Creek Country Club 

3. SENIOR MEETING-Friday, May 8th at 11:30 a.m. in the library.

4. Library Books-books must be returned to library by Friday, May 8th.

5. 9th grade-Thurs. May 7th  Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science

6. Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde.  No exceptions!

7. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

8. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

9. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

10. Greenhouse Sale-Greenhouse Management class is having a plant/flower sale today - 3:00-3:30 (open to ELC staff and students) and 5:30-7:00 PM (open to the public) in the high school greenhouse. All students and staff are welcome. We have reasonably priced flowers, succulents, and baskets for Mother's Day and spring planting. 

11. Volleyball meeting 7:45 a.m. today in my room. We'll talk about what the summer schedule will look like. See you then!  

12.  HS Spring Choir & Band Concert / Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center  (Iowa Lakes Community College) 1:30 p.m. -  Doors to the PAC lobby will open/auditorium will be open for seating.  No cost to attend this event.  You will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year and to pay for the use of the performing arts facility.   Your donation is greatly appreciated!  Parking in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot.  North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby.  Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in the auditorium.

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               May 5,   2026

Cycle 13 -  Day 6 -  Week  7

 

1. Happy birthday:   Lyndsay Towell today.

2. Activities:  May Today 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Spencer, JV/V G golf H w/Spencer,  JV/ B golf at Spencer; (7) 8:10-7:30 p.m. E:C Art Show-Gym, 4 p.m. JV/V Golf H w/Spirit Lake, JV/V B tennis at Spirit Lake, V G/B Lakes Conference Track meet at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji, 7 p.m. B soccer at Sergeant Bluff-Luton; (8) 8-7 p.m. Art Show – Gym, 2 p.m. V B Golf at Spring Valley, 4 p.m. JV/V G Golf at Pocahontas; (9) State Large Group Band/Choir Contest, 9 a.m.  V Golf at Buena Vista Golf Course (Lake Creek Country Club 

3. Library Books-books must be returned to library by Friday, May 8th.

4. 9th grade-Thurs. May 7th  Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science

5. Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde.  No exceptions!

6. April Purple Cord hours are due on Tuesday, May 19@ 1:30pm; June, July & August hours will be due Monday, August 31. *No longer accepting March Purple Cord hours* 

7. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

8. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

9. Greenhouse Sale-Greenhouse Management class is having a plant/flower sale today and May 6 - 3:00-3:30 (open to ELC staff and students) and 5:30-7:00 PM (open to the public) in the high school greenhouse. All students and staff are welcome. We have reasonably priced flowers, succulents, and baskets for Mother's Day and spring planting. 

10. Volleyball meeting at 7:45 in the morning on Wednesday, May 6th in my room. We'll talk about what the summer schedule will look like. See you then!  

11.  HS Spring Choir & Band Concert / Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center  (Iowa Lakes Community College) 1:30 p.m. -  Doors to the PAC lobby will open/auditorium will be open for seating.  No cost to attend this event.  You will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year and to pay for the use of the performing arts facility.   Your donation is greatly appreciated!  Parking in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot.  North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby.  Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in the auditorium.

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students

      May 4,   2026

Cycle 13 -  Day 5-  Week  7

 

1. Happy birthday:   Jorga Weston today.

2. Activities:  May Today 10 a.m. V G golf at Spencer, 4:30 p.m. V G/B track at Storm Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B Soccer at West Sioux; (5) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Spencer, JV/V G golf H w/Spencer,  JV/ B golf at Spencer; (7) 8-4 p.m. E:C Art Show-Gym, 4 p.m. JV/V Golf H w/Spirit Lake, JV/V B tennis at Spirit Lake, V G/B Lakes Conference Track meet at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. G soccer at Okoboji, 7 p.m. B soccer at Sergeant Bluff-Luton

3. Library Books-books must be returned to library by Friday, May 8th.

4. 9th grade-Today- Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th  Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science

5. For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for 1st semester next year-come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration/course selection.   Today- 3rd and FINAL college help day

6. Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde.  No exceptions!

7. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

8. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

9. Greenhouse Sale-Greenhouse Management class is having a plant/flower sale May 5-6 3:00-3:30 (open to ELC staff and students) and 5:30-7:00 PM (open to the public) in the high school greenhouse. All students and staff are welcome. We have reasonably priced flowers, succulents, and baskets for Mother's Day and spring planting. 

10. Volleyball meeting at 7:45 in the morning on Wednesday, May 6th in my room. We'll talk about what the summer schedule will look like. See you then!  

11.  HS Spring Choir & Band Concert / Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center  (Iowa Lakes Community College) 1:30 p.m. -  Doors to the PAC lobby will open/auditorium will be open for seating.  No cost to attend this event.  You will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year and to pay for the use of the performing arts facility.   Your donation is greatly appreciated!  Parking in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot.  North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby.  Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in the auditorium.

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

      May 1,   2026

Cycle 13 -  Day 4 -  Week  6

 

1. Happy birthday:   Emmalynn Hoffman today.

2. Activities:  May Today 4 p.m. JV/V G golf at Emmetsburg, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B track at Spencer; (2) 9 a.m. JV/V B golf at Storm Lake; (4) 10 a.m. V G golf at Spencer, 4:30 p.m. V G/B track at Storm Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B Soccer at West Sioux; (5) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Spencer, JV/V G golf H w/Spencer,  JV/ B golf at Spencer

3. Library Books-books must be returned to library by Friday, May 8th.

4. 9th grade-Today, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th  Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science

5. For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for 1st semester next year-Mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration/course selection.   All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day

6. Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde.  No exceptions!

7. Purple Cord-Estherville Little League is looking for Purple Chord volunteers to help out in the concessions stands during Little League games and tournaments this summer. If you are interested, please send an email to esthervillelittleleague@gmail.com or text 712-209-1628.  

8. Yearbook will be taking pictures for Brass Choir Ensemble & Purple Cord Today at 1pm. Please meet in cafeteria. If you have questions, talk to Mrs. Enderson. There is a list outside Mrs. Enderson's room.  

9. Chrome book Collection-Tech dept. will start collecting Senior chrome books on Wednesday May 13, sitting outside Ms. Quarnstrom’s room to catch her government students periods 2,3,4,5. They will start collecting 9-11 grade chrome books on Thursday May 14 in the cafeteria.  Friday is awards day, and the following week Monday & Tuesday is May Term days - will find students who have not turned in.

10. Greenhouse Sale-Greenhouse Management class is having a plant/flower sale May 5-6 3:00-3:30 (open to ELC staff and students) and 5:30-7:00 PM (open to the public) in the high school greenhouse. All students and staff are welcome. We have reasonably priced flowers, succulents, and baskets for Mother's Day and spring planting. 

11. Volleyball meeting at 7:45 in the morning on Wednesday, May 6th in my room. We'll talk about what the summer schedule will look like. See you then!  

  Plan Ahead   5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day,  5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal    2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students 

               

 

High School Attendance

 

by Marlis Tribby, attendance secretary

Attendance is very important to succeed in classes.  By being absent, a student will miss important information and assignments.  If a student is absent, will be absent, or needs to leave for an appointment, etc., we would ask the following:

1. Call by 8:30 a.m.
2. Send a note with the student
3. Leave a voicemail that is available 24 hours a day.

At 9:30 a.m., an automated phone call will go out from the school if your student is marked absent unexcused.

We will not interrupt classes to get a student out for an appointment unless it is an emergency.  By knowing a head of time, we can give the student a permit to get out of a class.  If a call comes in during the day, we try to wait until the time that classes switch.  Our class schedules are on our home page.  Your student can share their schedule with you.

We have an extended leave form.  If this form is completed, absent days will not count towards the student attendance.   When the attendance secretary receives a phone call or note from a parent or guardian, with the reason and date(s), this form will be completed.  This form is only for half or full days. The student will take the form around for their teachers/coaches to fill out their assignments.  The form must be completed, turned in and approved by the attendance secretary before the student is absent.  The student must have sufficient time to complete form.