ELC High School Announcements

.January 16, 2025

Cycle 2- Day 3 - Week 2

Happy birthday: none
Activities: January (17) 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake; (18) 9:30 a.m. V G/B WR at Southeast Valley; (20) No school) (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 1:30 P.M. Bowling at Rush Werks, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda , 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V AT Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR at Emmetsburg; (21) No school (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 4 p.m. Bowling at Carroll
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Tailgate Supper: Friday, January 17th beginning at 5 p.m.Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, chips, water, dessert $10. Thank you to Shear Shack and Mid America Transport for the pork! All proceeds towards 2025 Homecoming. Sponsored by Football cheerleaders and Student Council.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Purple Cord Opportunity-The RWC is looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents are taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals in the library if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity- Kindergarten teachers are looking for students who are willing to help take apart the Amplify curriculum. You would tear the pages out of the curriculum book, organize them in order and give back to the kindergarten teachers. You can take the curriculum books home to do this project, or do it at Demoney Elementary. Please contact Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Elks Lodge is looking for students that are interested in Purple Cord Hours. They need help with clearing tables for the Cattleman's supper from 5:30-6:30 on February 1st. Please contact Leslie White leslie.white@elc-csd.org if you have any questions or are interested in helping out.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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-DATES TO REMEMBER: 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School, Presidents’ Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day

.January 15, 2025

Cycle 2- Day 2 - Week 2

Happy birthday: Myla Fisher, Natalie Castro, Bristol Friesner today.
Activities: January (17) 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake; (18) 9:30 a.m. V G/B WR at Southeast Valley; (20) No school) (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 1:30 P.M. Bowling at Rush Werks, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda , 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V AT Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR at Emmetsburg; (21) No school (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 4 p.m. Bowling at Carroll
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Tailgate Supper: Friday, January 17th beginning at 5 p.m.Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, chips, water, dessert $10. Thank you to Shear Shack and Mid America Transport for the pork! All proceeds towards 2025 Homecoming. Sponsored by Football cheerleaders and Student Council.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents are taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals library if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity- Kindergarten teachers are looking for students who are willing to help take apart the Amplify curriculum. You would tear the pages out of the curriculum book, organize them in order and give back to the kindergarten teachers. You can take the curriculum books home to do this project, or do it at Demoney Elementary. Please contact Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Elks Lodge looking for students that are interested in Purple Cord Hours. They need help with clearing tables for Cattleman's supper from 5:30-6:30 February 1st. Please contact Leslie White leslie.white@elc-csd.org if you have any questions or are interested in helping out.
Soccer meeting Today at 5:30 in the ELC HIgh School Cafeteria for all high school students who are planning to play soccer this spring. If you are planning on playing you need to attend. Also there will be a sign up sheet in the activities office.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

.January 14, 2025

Cycle 2- Day 1 - Week 2

Happy birthday: none
Activities: Today 6 p.m. Bowling at Kemper Catholic, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spencer, 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Spencer, 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Algona, V G WR at Algona; (16) 3:30 p.m. Bowling H, 6 p.m. G WR at Rock Valley, JV/V B WR at Rock Valley; (17) 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake; (18) 9:30 a.m. V G/B WR at Southeast Valley; (20) No school) (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 1:30 P.M. Bowling at Rush Werks, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda , 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V AT Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR at Emmetsburg; (21) No school (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 4 p.m. Bowling at Carroll
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Purple Cord Opportunity-The RWC is looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents are taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals in the library if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Elks Lodge is looking for students that are interested in Purple Cord Hours. They need help with clearing tables for the Cattleman's supper from 5:30-6:30 on February 1st. Please contact Leslie White leslie.white@elc-csd.org if you have any questions or are interested in helping out.
Soccer meeting on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 in the ELC HIgh School Cafeteria for all high school students who are planning to play soccer this spring. If you are planning on playing you need to attend. Also there will be a sign up sheet in the activities office.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

January 13, 2025

Cycle 1- Day 6 Week 2

Happy birthday: none
Activities: Today 6 p.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union; (14) 4 p.m. Bowling at Kemper Catholic, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spencer, 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Spencer, 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Algona, V G WR at Algona; (16) 3:30 p.m. Bowling H, 6 p.m. G WR at Rock Valley, JV/V B WR at Rock Valley; (17) 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake; (18) 9:30 a.m. V G/B WR at Southeast Valley; (20) No school) (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 1:30 P.M. Bowling at Rush Werks, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda , 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V AT Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR at Emmetsburg; (21) No school (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 4 p.m. Bowling at Carroll
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Purple Cord Opportunity-The RWC is looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents are taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals in the library if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Elks Lodge is looking for students that are interested in Purple Cord Hours. They need help with clearing tables for the Cattleman's supper from 5:30-6:30 on February 1st. Please contact Leslie White leslie.white@elc-csd.org if you have any questions or are interested in helping out.
Soccer meeting on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 in the ELC HIgh School Cafeteria for all high school students who are planning to play soccer this spring. If you are planning on playing you need to attend. Also there will be a sign up sheet in the activities office.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

January 10, 2025

Cycle 1- Day 5 Week 1

Happy birthday: Remington Laidig today and Kaden Fechter on Sunday Jan. 12
Activities: Today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee Washington, 4:30/6:00/7:30 JV/JVR/JV B BB H w/Cherokee Washington; (11) NCIBA Honor Band at Iowa Central Comm. College, 9 a.m. K-3rd grade BB Camp- MS school, 10 a.m. V B WR at Graettinger Terril, V G WR at Ogden, 1:30/2:45 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Clarion-Goldfield-Dows; (13) 6 p.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Purple Cord Opportunity-The RWC is looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents are taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals in the library if you are interested.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Elks Lodge is looking for students that are interested in Purple Cord Hours. They need help with clearing tables for the Cattleman's supper from 5:30-6:30 on February 1st. Please contact Leslie White leslie.white@elc-csd.org if you have any questions or are interested in helping out.
Soccer meeting on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 in the ELC HIgh School Cafeteria for all high school students who are planning to play soccer this spring. If you are planning on playing you need to attend. Also there will be a sign up sheet in the activities office.
Students requesting schedule changes-should submit their changes on the form Mrs. Brechwald emailed to you. You can also find it at mrsbrechwaldsblogspot.com Changes must be finalized by today. All students must have either PE or PE exempt on their schedules. If you exempted and didn’t go out for a sport, you must get PE on your schedule. You cannot change order of classes, only drop or add.
Tailgate Supper-tonight 5-7 p.m. Hot Beef Sundae, cookie, and water. $10 Proceeds go to FCCLA (Family Careers Community Leaders of America), a school organization.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

.January 9, 2025

Cycle 1- Day 4 Week 1

Happy birthday: none
Activities: Today (9) 5:30 p.m. G WR at Graettinger-Terril, 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. JVR G/B BB H w/ Algona (enter MS); (10) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee Washington, 4:30/6:00/7:30 JV/JVR/JV B BB H w/Cherokee Washington; (11) NCIBA Honor Band at Iowa Central Comm. College, 9 a,m, K-3rd grade BB Camp- MS school, 10 a.m. V B WR at Graettinger Terril, V G WR at Ogden, 1:30/2:45 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Clarion-Goldfield-Dows; (13) 6 p.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Purple Cord Opportunity-RWC looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals in library if you are interested.
Soccer meeting on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 in the ELC HIgh School Cafeteria for all high school students who are planning to play soccer this spring. If you are planning on playing you need to attend. Also there will be a sign up sheet in the activities office.
Students requesting schedule changes-should submit their changes on the form Mrs. Brechwald emailed to you. You can also find it at mrsbrechwaldsblogspot.com Changes must be finalized by Friday, January 10. All students must have either PE or PE exempt on their schedules. If you exempted and didn’t go out for a sport, you must get PE on your schedule. You cannot change order of classes, only drop or add.
Tailgate Supper-January 10th 5-7 p.m. Hot Beef Sundae, cookie, and water. $10 Proceeds go to FCCLA (Family Careers Community Leaders of America), a school organization.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

.January 8, 2025

Cycle 1- Day 3- Week 1

Happy birthday: none
Activities: Today (9) 5:30 p.m. G WR at Graettinger-Terril, 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. JVR G/B BB H w/ Algona (enter MS); (10) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee Washington, 4:30/6:00/7:30 JV/JVR/JV B BB H w/Cherokee Washington; (11) NCIBA Honor Band at Iowa Central Comm. College, 9 a,m, K-3rd grade BB Camp- MS school, 10 a.m. V B WR at Graettinger Terril, V G WR at Ogden, 1:30/2:45 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Clarion-Goldfield-Dows; (13) 6 p.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union
No school-Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and Tuesday, Jan. 21 (Teacher/PD Collaboration). 1-22 will be Day 5.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Purple Cord Opportunity-The RWC is looking for responsible students to watch kids while parents are taking Fitness classes. Days: Monday-Thursday 5:15-6:30pm. See Mrs. Nitchals in the library if you are interested.
Soccer meeting on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 in the ELC HIgh School Cafeteria for all high school students who are planning to play soccer this spring. If you are planning on playing you need to attend. Also there will be a sign up sheet in the activities office.
Students requesting schedule changes-should submit their changes on the form Mrs. Brechwald emailed to you. You can also find it at mrsbrechwaldsblogspot.com Changes must be finalized by Friday, January 10. All students must have either PE or PE exempt on their schedules. If you exempted and didn’t go out for a sport, you must get PE on your schedule. You cannot change order of classes, only drop or add.
Tailgate Supper-January 10th 5-7 p.m. Hot Beef Sundae, cookie, and water. $10 Proceeds go to FCCLA (Family Careers Community Leaders of America), a school organization.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

.January 7, 2025

Cycle 1- Day 2- Week 1

Happy birthday: Ashley Gomez Ramirez today
Activities: Today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4;30/6:00/7:45 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg; (9) 5:30 p.m. G WR at Graettinger-Terril, 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. JVR G/B BB H w/ Algona; (10) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee Washington, 4:30/6:00/7:30 JV/JVR/JV B BB H w/Cherokee Washington; (11) NCIBA Honor Band at Iowa Central Comm. College, 9 a,m, K-3rd grade BB Camp- MS school, 10 a.m. V B WR at Graettinger Terril, V G WR at Ogden, 1:30/2:45 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Clarion-Goldfield-Dows; (13) 6 p.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Students requesting schedule changes-should submit their changes on the form Mrs. Brechwald emailed to you. You can also find it at mrsbrechwaldsblogspot.com Changes must be finalized by Friday, January 10. All students must have either PE or PE exempt on their schedules. If you exempted and didn’t go out for a sport, you must get PE on your schedule. You cannot change order of classes, only drop or add.
Tailgate Supper-January 10th 5-7 p.m. Hot Beef Sundae, cookie, and water. $10 Proceeds go to FCCLA (Family Careers Community Leaders of America), a school organization.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, January 17. 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

.January 6, 2025

Cycle 1- Day 1- Week 1

The following need to see Mr. Kalous: none
Happy birthday: none
Activities: Today Start 3rd quarter/2nd semester; (7) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4;30/6:00/7:45 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg; (9) 5:30 p.m. G W at Graettinger-Terril, 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. JVR G/B BB H w/ Algona; (10) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee Washington, 4:30/6:00/7:30 JV/JVR/JV B BB H w/Cherokee Washington; (11) NCIBA Honor Band at Iowa Central Comm. College, 9 a,m, K-3rd grade BB Camp- MS school, 10 a.m. V B WR at Graettinger Terril, V G WR at Ogden, 1:30/2:45 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Clarion-Goldfield-Dows; (13) 6 p.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
Students requesting schedule changes-should submit their changes on the form Mrs. Brechwald emailed to you. You can also find it at mrsbrechwaldsblogspot.com Changes must be finalized by Friday, January 10. All students must have either PE or PE exempt on their schedules. If you exempted and didn’t go out for a sport, you must get PE on your schedule. You cannot change order of classes, only drop or add.
Purple Cord Hours for December- due January 31 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting November Purple Cord hours*

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER: 1-6 Begin 3rd Quarter, 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School, Presidents’ Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day

.December 20, 2024

Cycle 13 - Day 5- Week 9

Happy birthday: 12-21 Thomas Nelson, Karla Romero Moreno, Jesus Diaz Barajas; 22-Aracely Astello, 24-Brayan Chile Vicente, Layton Yager, 26- Rylee Yager, 27-Yuri De La Rosa, Samantha Myers, 29-Joshua Miller, 30-Anderson Maldonado-Hernandez, Andrew Norgaard, 31-Amarissa Arizmendi, 2025 1-2 Emily Eveleth, 3-Julissa Smith.
Activities: December Today End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days- Today All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
November Purple Cord hours today @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 12/9, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.
2nd semester-Students requesting schedule changes-should submit their changes on the form Mrs. Brechwald emailed to you. You can also find it at mrsbrechwaldsblogspot.com Changes must be finalized by Friday, January 10. All students must have either PE or PE exempt on their schedules. If you exempted and didn’t go out for a sport, you must get PE on your schedule. You cannot change order of classes, only drop or add.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER: Today End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 12/23-31 Holiday Break; 2025 1/1 Holiday Break, 1/2-3 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-6 Begin 3rd Quarter, 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School, Presidents’ Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day .

December 19, 2024

Cycle 13 - Day 4- Week 9

Happy birthday: 12-21 Thomas Nelson, Karla Romero Moreno, Jesus Diaz Barajas; 22-Aracely Astello, 24-Brayan Chile Vicente, Layton Yager, 26- Rylee Yager, 27-Yuri De La Rosa, Samantha Myers, 29-Joshua Miller, 30-Anderson Maldonado-Hernandez, Andrew Norgaard, 31-Amarissa Arizmendi, 2025 1-2 Emily Eveleth, 3-Julissa Smith.
Activities: December Today 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days- Today Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Iowa State Extension is looking for 1-2 people to help with Clover Kids 3:30-4:30pm in the Demoney Art Room. Dates: 12/9, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 Please 712)-362-3434 if you are interested or have any questions.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER: 12/20 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 12/23-31 Holiday Break; 2025 1/1 Holiday Break, 1/2-3 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-6 Begin 3rd Quarter, 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School, Presidents’ Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day

.December 18 2024

Cycle 13 - Day 3- Week 9

Happy birthday: Madison Hobmeier today.
Activities: December (19) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days- Today Hats and Socks, Thursday, 12-19 Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
Drivers Ed-If you would like to sign up for the Winter session of Drivers Ed please bring your permit to the high school office. It will start the first or second week of January. We will take the oldest 30 students to fill the class. Cut off for signing up is today at 3:30
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.

.December 17, 2024

Cycle 13 - Day 2- Week 9

Happy birthday: Brody Olson today.
Activities: December (19) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days- Today Ugly Sweater, Wednesday, 12-18 Hats and Socks, Thursday, 12-19 Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
Drivers Ed-If you would like to sign up for the Winter session of Drivers Ed please bring your permit to the high school office. It will start the first or second week of January. We will take the oldest 30 students to fill the class. Cut off for signing up is Wednesday Dec. 18th at 3:30
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
Tailgate Supper-Today 5--7:30 p.m. Walking Taco w/toppings, bar, water $10 Sponsored by WA TAN YE. Proceeds go to WA TAN YE - a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships for ELC students. More information about WA TAN YE, contact
membership committee:Nancy McCarroll (712-209-0760) or Laura Rosendahl (507-370-1515)

.December 16, 2024

Cycle 13 - Day 1- Week 9

Happy birthday: Osiel Castro today
Activities: December (19) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days-Monday Today Holiday Pajamas, Tuesday, 12-17 Ugly Sweater, Wednesday, 12-18 Hats and Socks, Thursday, 12-19 Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
Drivers Ed-If you would like to sign up for the Winter session of Drivers Ed please bring your permit to the high school office. It will start the first or second week of January. We will take the oldest 30 students to fill the class. Cut off for signing up is Wednesday Dec. 18th at 3:30
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
Tailgate Supper-Tuesday, 12-175-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco w/toppings, bar, water $10 Sponsored by WA TAN YE. Proceeds go to WA TAN YE - a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships for ELC students. More information about WA TAN YE, contact membership committee:Nancy McCarroll (712-209-0760) or Laura Rosendahl (507-370-1515)

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER: 12/20 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 12/23-31 Holiday Break; 2025 1/1 Holiday Break, 1/2-3 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-6 Begin 3rd Quarter, 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School President Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day

.December 13, 2024

Cycle 12 - Day 6- Week 8

Happy birthday: Hillary Ruschy today. Aaron Thelen Sat. !2-14, Alivia Chalsma Sunday, 12-15
Activities: December Today 3 p.m. V Bowling at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV WR at Algona; (14) 10 a.m. V WR at Emmetsburg, 1:30/3:00/4:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H/w Okoboji, 1:30/ 3 p.m. JV/V G BB H/w Okoboji; (15) 2 p.m. 9-12 Band & Vocal Concert at Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center, ILCC Estherville Campus; (19) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days-Monday 12-16 Holiday Pajamas, Tuesday, 12-17 Ugly Sweater, Wednesday, 12-18 Hats and Socks, Thursday, 12-19 Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
Drivers Ed-If you would like to sign up for the Winter session of Drivers Ed please bring your permit to the high school office. It will start the first or second week of January. We will take the oldest 30 students to fill the class. Cut off for signing up is Wednesday Dec. 18th at 3:30
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
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
ELC High School Winter Band / Choir Concert - Sunday, December 15th, 2:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Doors to Lobby open for audience members, 1:30 p.m. Doors to Auditorium open for seating. Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center (Iowa Lakes Community College) Admission: No cost, however, you have the opportunity to give a free will donation at door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year/to pay for use of performing arts facility. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Park in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot; Concert Entrance: North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby Other Info: Students and directors encourage everyone attending to stay for entire concert. Short intermission between choir and band portions of concert. Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in auditorium.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER: 12/20 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 12/23-31 Holiday Break; 2025 1/1 Holiday Break, 1/2-3 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-6 Begin 3rd Quarter, 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School President’s Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day

.December 12, 2024

Cycle 12 - Day 5- Week 8

Happy birthday: :Ashley Lopez Chavez today
Activities: December (13) 3 p.m. V Bowling at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV WR at Algona; (14) 10 a.m. V WR at Emmetsburg, 1:30/3:00/4:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H/w Okoboji, 1:30/ 3 p.m. JV/V G BB H/w Okoboji; (15) 2 p.m. 9-12 Band & Vocal Concert at Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center, ILCC Estherville Campus; (19) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 23-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days-Monday 12-16 Holiday Pajamas, Tuesday, 12-17 Ugly Sweater, Wednesday, 12-18 Hats and Socks, Thursday, 12-19 Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
Drivers Ed-If you would like to sign up for the Winter session of Drivers Ed please bring your permit to the high school office. It will start the first or second week of January. We will take the oldest 30 students to fill the class. Cut off for signing up is Wednesday Dec. 18th at 3:30
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, December 13. 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
ELC High School Winter Band / Choir Concert - Sunday, December 15th, 2:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Doors to Lobby open for audience members, 1:30 p.m. Doors to Auditorium open for seating. Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center (Iowa Lakes Community College) Admission: No cost, however, you have the opportunity to give a free will donation at door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year/to pay for use of performing arts facility. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Park in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot; Concert Entrance: North Entrance to Performing Arts Center Lobby Other Info: Students and directors encourage everyone attending to stay for entire concert. Short intermission between choir and band portions of concert. Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in auditorium.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER: 12/20 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 12/23-31 Holiday Break; 2025 1/1 Holiday Break, 1/2-3 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-6 Begin 3rd Quarter, 1/20 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1/21 No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 2/7 Midterm; 2/17 No School President’s Day, 2/18 No School- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/17-18 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/20 End 3rd Quarter, 3/21 No school, 3/24 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3/25 Begin 4th Quarter, 4/17 Midterms, 4/18 No school-Good Friday, 4/21 No school-Easter Break, 4/22 No school- Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5/16 Last Day for Seniors, 5/18 Graduation, 5/20 End 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester, 5-21 Teacher In-Service Day

.December 11, 2024

Cycle 12 - Day 4 - Week 8

Happy birthday: :none
Activities: December Today 4:45/6:00/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V B BB at JCC, 6/7:30 p.m. G V/JV BB at JCC; (13) 3 p.m. V Bowling at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV WR at Algona; (14) 10 a.m. V WR at Emmetsburg, 1:30/3:00/4:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H/w Okoboji, 1:30/ 3 p.m. JV/V G BB H/w Okoboji; (15) 2 p.m. 9-12 Band & Vocal Concert at Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center, ILCC Estherville Campus; (19) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. JV/V WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (20) End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4 p.m. V Bowling H, 4:30/6 p.m./7:30 JV/JVR/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB Storm Lake, 5 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (21) 10 a.m. B WR at Roland Story; Christmas Break Dec. 12-Jan.1st; 2025 January 2,3 No School Teacher PD/Collaboration
Holiday Dress Up Days-Monday 12-16 Holiday Pajamas, Tuesday, 12-17 Ugly Sweater, Wednesday, 12-11 Hats and Socks, Thursday, 12-19 Character, Friday, 12-20 All Out Holiday
Reading Challenge-Win a Gift Card! Stop in the library for your 12 Days of Reading Challenge sheet! Complete any twelve of the twenty three challenges by December 20th for a chance to WIN! See Ms. Glanzer for more details or if you have questions!
Drivers Ed-If you would like to sign up for the Winter session of Drivers Ed please bring your permit to the high school office. It will start the first or second week of January. We will take the oldest 30 students to fill the class. Cut off for signing up is Wednesday Dec. 18th at 3:30
Plan ahead - Christmas break December 21-Jan. 3, 2025. School resume Monday, Jan. 6. If going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Friday December 20 so you need to keep your work caught up.
November Purple Cord hours due Fri., Dec. 20 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Friday, December 13. 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
ELC High School Winter Band / Choir Concert - Sunday, December 15th, 2:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Doors to Lobby open for audience members, 1:30 p.m. Doors to Auditorium open for seating. Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center (Iowa Lakes Community College) Admission: No cost, however, you have the opportunity to give a free will donation at door to help support the band and choir programs, purchase supplies and equipment needed throughout the year/to pay for use of performing arts facility. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Park in ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot; Concert Entrance: North Entrance to Performing
Arts Center Lobby Other Info: Students and directors encourage everyone attending to stay for entire concert. Short intermission between choir and band portions of concert. Performing Arts Center does not allow any food or beverages in auditorium.