ELC High School Announcements

MARCH 31, 2023 – CYCLE 9, DAY 6, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to Alison Olson, Eli Ross, Braxton Myers today, to Mayha Castro on Saturday, to Kristin Dusenberry on Sunday.
Activities: April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf at Pocahontas Golf Club, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee; (7) No school Easter break; (10) No school Easter break; 4 p.m. G Golf at Okoboji, G Tennis H w/Cherokee, B Tennis at Cherokee; (11) Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4 p.m. G Golf at Cherokee, B Golf H w/Cherokee, B Tennis H w/Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 4:30 G Track at Algona, B track at Spirit Lake; (13) 4 p.m. G Tennis at LeMars, B Tennis H w/LeMars, 4:30 p.m. G Track at Spencer; (14) 4 p.m. G Golf at North Kossuth Golf Club, B Golf at Algona, 4:30 p.m. B Track H; (15) 9:30 a.m. G Tennis at Spencer
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda. If only going to post prom, you still need to pay $30. DEADLINE TO PAY IN OFFICE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH.
February Purple Cord hours are due today. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
Tomorrow will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Seniors-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, April 6th from 10-2 p.m. to hand out graduation gowns.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Monday April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses like ELC Reading, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.5-hour late start schedule. Copies will be available in the office. Seniors report to class at 10:30 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria.
Purple Cord Opportunity: Estherville Little League Committee is looking for Purple Cord volunteers to help run the concession stands. The Estherville Little League Committee does not know the exact dates/times yet as they are waiting on the city's schedule. If you are interested in more information, please text or call Abby Schacherer @ (712)-209-2277 or email: abby.schacherer@elc-csd.org.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-25 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-26 Teacher PD/Collaboration Make up, 5-29 Memorial Day, 5-30 Teacher Grades Check/out

MARCH 30, 2023 – CYCLE 9, DAY 5, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March Today 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee; (7) No school Easter break; (10) No school Easter break; 4 p.m. G Golf at Okoboji, G Tennis H w/Cherokee, B Tennis at Cherokee; (11) Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4 p.m. G Golf at Cherokee, B Golf H w/Cherokee, B Tennis H w/Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 4:30 G Track at Algona, B track at Spirit Lake; (13) 4 p.m. G Tennis at LeMars, B Tennis H w/LeMars, 4:30 p.m. G Track at Spencer; (14) 4 p.m. G Golf at North Kossuth Golf Club, B Golf at Algona, 4:30 p.m. B Track H; (15) 9:30 a.m. G Tennis at Spencer
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda. If only going to post prom, you still need to pay $30. DEADLINE TO PAY IN OFFICE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Seniors-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, April 6th from 10-2 p.m. to hand out graduation gowns.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Monday April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses like ELC Reading, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.5-hour late start schedule. Copies will be available in the office. Seniors report to class at 10:30 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria.

MARCH 29, 2023 – CYCLE 9, DAY 4, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday:: to Noah Jensen, Alyssa Rodriguez, Kali Thiel today.
Activities: March (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee; (7) No school Easter break; (10) No school Easter break; 4 p.m. G Golf at Okoboji, G Tennis H w/Cherokee, B Tennis at Cherokee
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda. If only going to post prom, you still need to pay $30. DEADLINE TO PAY IN OFFICE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
10th grade student/guardian meeting on Thursday, March 30th 6:30 in the ELC High School Cafeteria.
Seniors-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, April 6th from 10-2 p.m. to hand out graduation gowns.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Monday April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses like ELC Reading, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.5-hour late start schedule. Copies will be available in the office. Seniors report to class at 10:30 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria.

MARCH 28, 2023 – CYCLE 9, DAY 3, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to Yoselin Perez Sanchez today.
Activities: March Today 9:30 Job Fair; 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee; (7) No school Easter break; (10) No school Easter break; 4 p.m. G Golf at Okoboji, G Tennis H w/Cherokee, B Tennis at Cherokee
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda. If only going to post prom, you still need to pay $30. DEADLINE TO PAY IN OFFICE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
ELC will be hosting a Job Fair today for all students to attend. It will be in the gymnasium from 9:30-12.
10th grade student/guardian meeting on Thursday, March 30th 6:30 in the ELC High School Cafeteria.
Seniors-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, April 6th from 10-2 p.m. to hand out graduation gowns.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Monday April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses like ELC Reading, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.5-hour late start schedule. Copies will be available in the office. Seniors report to class at 10:30 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria.

MARCH 27, 2023 – CYCLE 9, DAY 2, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March Today All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 9:30 Job Fair; 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee; (7) No school Easter break; (10) No school Easter break; 4 p.m. G Golf at Okoboji, G Tennis H w/Cherokee, B Tennis at Cherokee
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda. If only going to post prom, you still need to pay $30. DEADLINE TO PAY IN OFFICE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
ELC will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday March 28th for all students to attend. It will be in the gymnasium from 9:30-12.
10th grade student/guardian meeting on Thursday, March 30th 6:30 in the ELC High School Cafeteria.
Seniors-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, April 6th from 10-2 p.m. to handle out graduation gowns.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Monday April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses like ELC Reading, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.5-hour late start schedule. Copies will be available in the office. Seniors report to class at 10:30 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria.

MARCH 24, 2023 – CYCLE 9, DAY 1, 1ST WEEK

Happy birthday: David Padilla today and on Sunday to Alexa Diaz.
Activities: March Today (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; 9:30 Job Fair; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda. If only going to post prom, you still need to pay $30. DEADLINE TO PAY IN OFFICE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
ELC will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday March 28th for all students to attend. It will be in the gymnasium from 9:30-12.
10th grade student/guardian meeting on Thursday, March 30th 6:30 in the ELC High School Cafeteria.
Seniors-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, April 6th from 10-2 p.m. to handle out graduation gowns.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Monday April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses like ELC Reading, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.5-hour late start schedule. Copies will be available in the office. Seniors report to class at 10:30 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria.

MARCH 23, 2023 – CYCLE 8, DAY 6, 1ST WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March Today 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; 9:30 Job Fair; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook today @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House -tonight 7:00 p.m. HS Gym. Admission: There is no cost to attend this event. However you will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help the Patrons of the Fine Arts continue to provide support of all the fine arts programs at ELC. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Come and enjoy an evening that celebrates the talents of our ELC fine art students. Art Display, Quiz Bowl Recognition, Speech / Theater Recognition , Vocal Solos , Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Instrumental Ensembles - Percussion Choir, - Brass Choir, - Clarinet Trio , - Saxophone Quartet, - Saxophone Duet, - Flute Duet, - Trumpet Quartet, Jazz Band 1 & 2
ELC will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday March 28th for all students to attend. It will be in the gymnasium from 9:30-12.
10th grade student/guardian meeting on Thursday, March 30th 6:30 in the ELC High School Cafeteria.

MARCH 22, 2023 – CYCLE 8, DAY 5, 1ST WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (23) 6:30 10th grade student/guardian meeting; 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; 9:30 Job Fair; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for Spring session Drivers Ed by today. Class starts on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House -Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, 7:00 p.m. HS Gym. Admission: There is no cost to attend this event. However you will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help the Patrons of the Fine Arts continue to provide support of all the fine arts programs at ELC. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Come and enjoy an evening that celebrates the talents of our ELC fine art students. Art Display, Quiz Bowl Recognition, Speech / Theater Recognition , Vocal Solos , Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Instrumental Ensembles - Percussion Choir, - Brass Choir, - Clarinet Trio , - Saxophone Quartet, - Saxophone Duet, - Flute Duet, - Trumpet Quartet, Jazz Band 1 & 2
ELC will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday March 28th for all students to attend. It will be in the gymnasium from 9:30-12.
10th grade student/guardian meeting on Thursday, March 30th 6:30 in the ELC High School Cafeteria.

MARCH 21, 2023 – CYCLE 8, DAY 4, 1ST WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March Today Begin 4th Qtr. (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. , Dates and time on posters outside the office.
Any students who have taken or are currently taking Health 1 should come to the CPR demonstration on March 23rd at 1pm in the little theater. This will fulfill the CPR requirement for graduation. If you are unsure if you have finished the certification please check in the office. If you have not taken Health 1 yet, do not worry about attending the CPR demonstration. When you come to the demonstration make sure you sign in so you get credit for being there.
Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House -Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, 7:00 p.m. HS Gym. Admission: There is no cost to attend this event. However you will have the opportunity to give a free will donation at the door to help the Patrons of the Fine Arts continue to provide support of all the fine arts programs at ELC. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Come and enjoy an evening that celebrates the talents of our ELC fine art students. Art Display, Quiz Bowl Recognition, Speech / Theater Recognition , Vocal Solos , Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Instrumental Ensembles - Percussion Choir, - Brass Choir, - Clarinet Trio , - Saxophone Quartet, - Saxophone Duet, - Flute Duet, - Trumpet Quartet, Jazz Band 1 & 2

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-25 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-26 Teacher PD/Collaboration Make up, 5-29 Memorial Day, 5-30 Teacher Grades Check/out

MARCH 16, 2023 – CYCLE 8, DAY 2, 11TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Perla Carrion today.
Activities: March (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr. (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. , Dates and time on posters outside the office.
Any students who have taken or are currently taking Health 1 should come to the CPR demonstration on March 23rd at 1pm in the little theater. This will fulfill the CPR requirement for graduation. If you are unsure if you have finished the certification please check in the office. If you have not taken Health 1 yet, do not worry about attending the CPR demonstration. When you come to the demonstration make sure you sign in so you get credit for being there.
No school Monday, March 20, for a Teachers’ Professional Development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, March 21 (Day 4)

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-25 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-26 Teacher PD/Collaboration Make up, 5-29 Memorial Day, 5-30 Teacher Grades Check/out

MARCH 15, 2023 – CYCLE 8, DAY 1, 11TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr. (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. , Dates and time on posters outside the office.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria today.
Any students who have taken or are currently taking Health 1 should come to the CPR demonstration on March 23rd at 1pm in the little theater. This will fulfill the CPR requirement for graduation. If you are unsure if you have finished the certification please check in the office. If you have not taken Health 1 yet, do not worry about attending the CPR demonstration. When you come to the demonstration make sure you sign in so you get credit for being there.

MARCH 14, 2023 – CYCLE 7, DAY 6, 11TH WEEK

Happy birthday: today to Noah James
Activities: March Today 4 p.m.G/B JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr. (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (28) 11:30 JV/V G/B TR at USD; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria; April (4) 4 p.m. G Golf H w/ Pocahontas Area, 4:30 p.m. JV/V G/B TR at Okoboji; (6) 4 p.m. G Tennis at Storm Lake, 4 p.m. B Tennis H w/Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. G/B TR at Cherokee
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. , Dates and time on posters outside the office.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 15th.
Any students who have taken or are currently taking Health 1 should come to the CPR demonstration on March 23rd at 1pm in the little theater. This will fulfill the CPR requirement for graduation. If you are unsure if you have finished the certification please check in the office. If you have not taken Health 1 yet, do not worry about attending the CPR demonstration. When you come to the demonstration make sure you sign in so you get credit for being there.

MARCH 13, 2023 – CYCLE 7, DAY 5, 11TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March Today 7 p.m. ELC Pops Concert-gym; (14) 4 p.m.G/B JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.

ELC Choral Department Pops Concert- tonight at 7 p.m. in HS gym. 5/6 Grade Choir, 7/8 Grade Choir, Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Featured Soloists. Free will donation at the door. Concert will conclude with all 125 students coming together to celebrate vocal music in our community.

Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. Instruction classroom only. Students are asked to bring pencil, paper, snacks, sack lunch. Fulfills state requirements of a safety education course. Must be completed by anyone under the age of 16 who plans to acquire a moped license. Dates and time on posters outside the office. Next one April 15 and last one is November 4th.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 15th.
Any students who have taken or are currently taking Health 1 should come to the CPR demonstration on March 23rd at 1pm in the little theater. This will fulfill the CPR requirement for graduation. If you are unsure if you have finished the certification please check in the office. If you have not taken Health 1 yet, do not worry about attending the CPR demonstration. When you come to the demonstration make sure you sign in so you get credit for being there.

MARCH 10, 2023 – CYCLE 7, DAY 4, 10TH WEEK

Happy birthday: Lincoln Kazmerzak today. Sunday, March 12th to Susana Miller, Danica Lundgren, Dillon Simpson.
Activities: March (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; 7 p.m. ELC Pops Concert-gym; (14) 4 p.m.G/B JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.

ELC Choral Department Pops Concert-Monday, March 13th at 7 p.m. in HS gym. 5/6 Grade Choir, 7/8 Grade Choir, Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Featured Soloists. Free will donation at the door. Concert will conclude with all 125 students coming together to celebrate vocal music in our community.

Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. Instruction classroom only. Students are asked to bring pencil, paper, snacks, sack lunch. Fulfills state requirements of a safety education course. Must be completed by anyone under the age of 16 who plans to acquire a moped license. Dates and time on posters outside the office. Next one April 15 and last one is November 4th.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 15th.

MARCH 9, 2023 – CYCLE 7, DAY 3, 10TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today
Activities: March Today 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; (14) 4 p.m.G/B JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Juniors/Seniors interested in going to visit the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 16th at 10AM please let Mrs. Brechald know ASAP as we need to get you registered.
ELC Choral Department Pops Concert-today at 7 p.m. in HS gym. 5/6 Grade Choir, 7/8 Grade Choir, Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Featured Soloists. Free will donation at the door. Concert will conclude with all 125 students coming together to celebrate vocal music in our community.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. Instruction classroom only. Students are asked to bring pencil, paper, snacks, sack lunch. Fulfills state requirements of a safety education course. Must be completed by anyone under the age of 16 who plans to acquire a moped license. Dates and time on posters outside the office. Next one April 15 and last one is November 4th.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 15th.

MARCH 8, 2023 – CYCLE 7, DAY 2, 10TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today
Activities: March (9) 9 a.m. B TR at Iowa State, 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; (14) 4 p.m.G/B JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria
Purple Cord Members- picture will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, March 23 @ the beginning of 4th period. Check into 4th period and go to the cafeteria for the picture.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Juniors/Seniors interested in going to visit the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 16th at 10AM please let Mrs. Brechald know ASAP as we need to get you registered.
ELC Choral Department Pops Concert-Thursday, March 9th at 7 p.m. in HS gym. 5/6 Grade Choir, 7/8 Grade Choir, Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Featured Soloists. Free will donation at the door. Concert will conclude with all 125 students coming together to celebrate vocal music in our community.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. Instruction classroom only. Students are asked to bring pencil, paper, snacks, sack lunch. Fulfills state requirements of a safety education course. Must be completed by anyone under the age of 16 who plans to acquire a moped license. Dates and time on posters outside the office. Next one April 15 and last one is November 4th..
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 15th.

MARCH 7, 2023 – CYCLE 7, DAY 1, 10TH WEEK

Happy birthday: today to Warren Duitsman, Bennett Duitsman, Shasta Ohl
Activities: March (9) 9 a.m. B TR at Iowa State, 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; (14) 4 p.m.G/B JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria;
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
Emmetsburg CNA Classes-Info sent to your email by Mrs. Brechwald.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Juniors/Seniors are interested in going to visit the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 16th at 10AM please let Mrs. Brechald know ASAP as we need to get you registered.
ELC Choral Department Pops Concert-Thursday, March 9th at 7 p.m. in the HS gym. 5/6 Grade Choir, 7/8 Grade Choir, Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Featured Soloists. Free will donation at the door. Concert will conclude with all 125 students coming together to celebrate vocal music in our community.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 15th.
Moped Safety Course-Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800-252-5664.Must be 13 ½ yrs. of age by date of class to enroll. Instruction classroom only. Students are asked to bring pencil, paper, snacks. Sack lunch. Fulfills state requirements of a safety education course. Must be completed by anyone under the age of 16 who plans to acquire a moped license. Dates and time on posters outside the office. Next one April 15 and last one is November 4th.

MARCH 6, 2023 – CYCLE 6, DAY 6, 10TH WEEK

Happy birthday: today to Rafael Diaz, Kailynn Strube, Brody Lauritsen
Activities: March (9) 9 a.m. B TR at Iowa State, 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria;
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
Emmetsburg CNA Classes-Info sent to your email by Mrs. Brechwald.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Juniors/Seniors are interested in going to visit the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 16th at 10AM please let Mrs. Brechald know ASAP as we need to get you registered.
ELC Choral Department Pops Concert-Thursday, March 9th at 7 p.m. in the HS gym. 5/6 Grade Choir, 7/8 Grade Choir, Varsity Choir, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Featured Soloists. Free will donation at the door. Concert will conclude with all 125 students coming together to celebrate vocal music in our community.

MARCH 3, 2023 – CYCLE 6, DAY 5, 9TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (6) Regular School Day; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria;
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
Emmetsburg CNA Classes-Info sent to your email by Mrs. Brechwald.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Juniors/Seniors are interested in going to visit the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 16th at 10AM please let Mrs. Brechald know ASAP as we need to get you registered.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 3-6 Regular school Day, 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-25 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-26 Teacher PD/Collaboration Make up, 5-29 Memorial Day, 5-30 Teacher Grades Check/out

MARCH 2, 2023 – CYCLE 6, DAY 4, 9TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (6) Regular School Day; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest-Ft. Dodge; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest-Spencer; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event; (30) 6:30 p.m. 10th grade Parent Meeting-cafeteria;
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
Emmetsburg CNA Classes-Info sent to your email by Mrs. Brechwald.
February Purple Cord hours are due March 31. No longer accepting January Purple Cord hours.
April 1 will be the last day I will be totaling Purple Cord hours to be eligible for the End of the School year awards. Purple Cord hours earned after April 3 will still count towards the 120 hours needed to earn your purple cord to wear at graduation.
Juniors/Seniors are interested in going to visit the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 16th at 10AM please let Mrs. Brechald know ASAP as we need to get you registered.

MARCH 1, 2023 – CYCLE 6, DAY 3, 9TH WEEK

Happy birthday:today to Isaiah Handt, Brody Lauritsen, Kailynn Strube
Activities: March (6) Regular School Day; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Any girls interested in going out for girls golf need to attend the golf meeting today at 3:30 in the HS Library OLC.
Juniors and Seniors- your email has the Prom invitation and agenda.
Football 2023: all interested players will have a meeting today at 7:45 am in the weight room. If you plan to play football please make plans to attend.
2023 College Fair-ILCC for juniors and seniors-Mrs. Brechwald sent you the google form to sign up. It is this Thursday, sign up ASAP.
Emmetsburg CNA Classes-Info sent to your email by Mrs. Brechwald.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – CYCLE 6, DAY 2, 9TH WEEK

Happy birthday: Jocelyn Hovinga today.
Activities: February Today Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Regular School Day; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due today. December hours are no longer being accepted.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Any girls interested in going out for girls golf need to attend the golf meeting on Wednesday March 1st at 3:30 in the HS Library OLC.
Juniors and Seniors-please be watching your email for the Prom invitation and agenda.
Football 2023: all interested players will have a meeting on Wednesday the 1st at 7:45 am in the weight room. If you plan to play football please make plans to attend

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 – CYCLE 6, DAY 1, 8TH WEEK

The following students need to see Mr. Kalous: none
Happy birthday: Makenna Kremer today
Activities: February (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (27) AM Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5 p.m. V G BB State vs Vinton-Shellsburg at Well Fargo; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Regular School Day; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
FFA WEEK DRESS UP DAYS - FEB. 20-24 Friday-Blue and Gold Day-wear your chapter shirt for the chapter photo.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Any girls interested in going out for girls golf need to attend the golf meeting on Wednesday March 1st at 3:30 in the HS Library OLC.
ELC Girls Basketball State Send-off, Sunday, Feb. 26th 11-1 p.m., Regional Wellness Center. Grilled burgers, chips, drink, dessert. Free will donations to towards team expenses. Stop by to meet the team and wish them Good Luck at State. Take a picture with your favorite players, and get a team poster signed.
Pep bus for Monday February 27-ELC vs Vinton-Shellsburg, game time 5:00 pm at Wells Fargo. $20/person (payment when signing up). 42 passengers minimum for bus to go. Begin loading buses at 12:45, leave at 1:00. Return after the game, The $20 is only for the bus cost. Tickets for the game can be purchased at Wells Fargo or online. Middle school or younger must have a chaperone on bus. Contact Jo in the Athletic office 362-7753. Cutoff for the bus will be 3:00 today.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 2/27 No school AM Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3-6 Regular school Day, 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-25 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-26 Teacher PD/Collaboration Make up, 5-29 Memorial Day, 5-30 Teacher Grades Check/out

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – CYCLE 5, DAY 6, 8TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Blake Bresler, Kai Li Dong yesterday.
Activities: February Today State Bowling Tournament in Waterloo; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (27) AM Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5 p.m. V G BB State vs Vinton-Shellsburg at Well Fargo; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Regular School Day; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
FFA WEEK DRESS UP DAYS - FEB. 20-24 Thursday-Flannel Day, Friday-Blue and Gold Day-wear your chapter shirt for the chapter photo.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Any girls interested in going out for girls golf need to attend the golf meeting on Wednesday March 1st at 3:30 in the HS Library OLC.
ELC Girls Basketball State Send-off, Sunday, Feb. 26th 11-1 p.m., Regional Wellness Center. Grilled burgers, chips, drink, dessert. Free will donations to towards team expenses. Stop by to meet the team and wish them Good Luck at State. Take a picture with your favorite players, and get a team poster signed.
Pep bus for Monday February 27-LC vs Vinton-Shellsburg, game time 5:00 pm at Wells Fargo. $20/person (payment when signing up). 42 passengers minimum for bus to go. Begin loading buses at 12:45, leave at 1:00. Return after the game, The $20 is only for the bus cost. Tickets for the game can be purchased at Wells Fargo or online. Middle school or younger must have a chaperone on bus. Contact Jo in the Athletic office 362-7753. Cutoff for the bus will be 3:00 on Friday Feb 24th

Happy birthday: today to Noah Johnson.
Activities: February Today 7 p.m. V B BB ELC vs Western Christian at Sheldon; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.; (20) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (21) Begin 4th Qtr., 11:30 a.m. JV/V TR at USD; (23) 7:00 p.m. Patrons of the Fine Arts Coffee House - Gym; (25) HS Band & Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest; (27) All State Festival Individual Speech Event
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
Boys and Girls Track meeting-today at 3:00 little theater. This will be for both boys and girls track. All
FFA WEEK DRESS UP DAYS - FEB. 20-24 Today-USA Day, Wednesday-Farmer Day/Wear a cowboy Hat, Thursday-Flannel Day, Friday-Blue and Gold Day-wear your chapter shirt for the chapter photo. Tuesday is FFA meeting, Thursday-serving teacher breakfast.
Drivers Ed-- Sign Up for the Spring session of Drivers Ed by Wednesday, March 22nd. Class will start on Wednesday, March 29th.
Any girls interested in going out for girls golf need to attend the golf meeting on Wednesday March 1st at 3:30 in the HS Library OLC.
State bowling send off-Booster Club will have a state send off today for the bowlers going to state 3:15-3:45 in the hs cafeteria. Preston Crees and Easton Wedebrand. Cookies and juice will be served.
Pep bus for Monday February 27-LC vs Vinton-Shellsburg, game time 5:00 pm at Wells Fargo. $20/person (payment when signing up). 42 passengers minimum for bus to go. Begin loading buses at 12:45, leave at 1:00. Return after the game, The $20 is only for the bus cost. Tickets for the game can be purchased at Wells Fargo or online. Middle school or younger must have a chaperone on bus. Sign up will start on today at 7:30 AM. Contact Jo in the Athletic office 362-7753. Cutoff for the bus will be 3:00 on Friday Feb 24th

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 – CYCLE 5, DAY 4, 7TH WEEK

Happy birthday: today to Luke Heinrichs, Feb. 18th Ashton Bradley, Dylan Bradley, Kierra Dalen, Aiden Deim, Feb. 20th Jess Christensen.
Activities: February Today (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; 7 p.m. Sub state G BB Here; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival-Clear Lake; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
Boys and Girls Track meeting-today at 3:00 little theater. This will be for both boys and girls track. All students should check in with advisory class before they come to little theater at 3.
Quick meeting for anyone wanting to participate in boys tennis this year today during 8th period in my classroom (W-246). Please check-in with your study hall teachers first.
FFA WEEK DRESS UP DAYS - FEB. 20-24 Tuesday-USA Day, Wednesday-Farmer Day/Wear a cowboy Hat, Thursday-Flannel Day, Friday-Blue and Gold Day-wear your chapter shirt for the chapter photo. Tuesday is FFA meeting, Thursday-serving teacher breakfast.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 – CYCLE 5, DAY 3, 7TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today.
Activities: February Today (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival-Clear Lake; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up today. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin deadline today. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
Boys and Girls Track meeting Thursday, February 16th, at 3:00 little theater. This will be for both boys and girls track. All students should check in with advisory class before they come to little theater at 3.
Quick meeting for anyone wanting to participate in boys tennis this year on Thursday, February 16 during 8th period in my classroom (W-246). Please check-in with your study hall teachers first.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here today in cafeteria.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – CYCLE 5, DAY 2, 7TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today.
Activities: February Today 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival-Clear Lake; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
January Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
Boys and Girls Track meeting Thursday, February 16th, at 3:00 little theater. This will be for both boys and girls track. All students should check in with advisory class before they come to little theater at 3.
Pep bus: Wrestling Wed Feb 15, $20/person, 42 passengers minimum. Begin loading buses at 9:15, leave at 9:30, Return when session complete for the day. RSVP to Jo in Athletic office 362-7753 by 3pm Today. Anyone not in High School will need a chaperone to ride the bus. Tickets to get into the wrestling meet will need to be purchased at Wells Fargo. Cost will $12 per session.
Quick meeting for anyone wanting to participate in boys tennis this year on Thursday, February 16 during 8th period in my classroom (W-246). Please check-in with your study hall teachers first.
Wrestling send off-today- 3:15-3:45, HS cafeteria, Cookie and juice available

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 – CYCLE 5, DAY 1, 7TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Izaac Whitacre and Noah Lockey today.
Activities: February Today 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 7 p.m. 1st Round tournament V B BB H w/Pocahontas Area; (14) 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival-Clear Lake; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Today from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
Boys and Girls Track meeting will be Thursday, February 16th, at 3:00 in the little theater. This will be for both boys and girls track. All students should check in with their advisory class before they come to the little theater at 3.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- Today Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 – CYCLE 4, DAY 6, 6TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: February (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 7 p.m. 1st Round tournament V B BB H w/Pocahontas Area; (14) 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival-Clear Lake; (25) District Individual Speech Contest; (28) Augustana Jazz Band - Sioux Falls, SD; March (6) Teacher PD/ Collaboration; (9) 7 p.m. Choral Dept. Pops Concert; (11) State Individual Speech Contest; (14) 4 p.m. JV/V TR at BV; (16) 6:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (17) End of 3rd Qtr.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
New-To-You Prom Dress Sale-Saturday, Feb. 11 9-1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 1-4 p.m. Black Box-Sami Center, Spirit Lake High School, 2701 Hill Ave. Hosted by Spirit Lake After Prom Committee.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 2-13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 – CYCLE 4, DAY 5, 6TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none
Activities: February today 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 7 p.m. 1st Round tournament V B BB H w/Pocahontas Area; (14) 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Tonight and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
New-To-You Prom Dress Sale-Saturday, Feb. 11 9-1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 1-4 p.m. Black Box-Sami Center, Spirit Lake High School, 2701 Hill Ave. Hosted by Spirit Lake After Prom Committee.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- Tonight & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 – CYCLE 4, DAY 4, 6TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Conner Strong, Nicholas Strong, Elizabeth Sundberg
Activities: February (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 7 p.m. 1st Round tournament V B BB H w/Pocahontas Area; (14) 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
New-To-You Prom Dress Sale-Saturday, Feb. 11 9-1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 1-4 p.m. Black Box-Sami Center, Spirit Lake High School, 2701 Hill Ave. Hosted by Spirit Lake After Prom Committee.
Boys’ Golf Meeting Today at 7:45 a.m. in Coach Hansen's room in middle school W 107.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day FEBRUARY 7, 2023 – CYCLE 4, DAY 3, 6TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today.
Activities: February Today 4:15/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 4:45/7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences; (14) 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
New-To-You Prom Dress Sale-Saturday, Feb. 11 9-1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 1-4 p.m. Black Box-Sami Center, Spirit Lake High School, 2701 Hill Ave. Hosted by Spirit Lake After Prom Committee.
Boys’ Golf Meeting (Wednesday) 2/8 at 7:45 a.m. in Coach Hansen's room in middle school W 107.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – CYCLE 4, DAY 2, 6TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Clay Hanson today.
Activities: February Today Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; (7) 4:15/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 4:45/7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences; (14) 9 a.m. Bowling District - LeMars; (15-18) State WR at Des Moines; (17) No School PT Conference; 6 p.m. Dance Team Showcase-Gym; (18) All State Festival Large Group Speech - Ames; (20) No school-Presidents Day, NCIBA HS Jazz Band Festival
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.
New-To-You Prom Dress Sale-Saturday, Feb. 11 9-1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 1-4 p.m. Black Box-Sami Center, Spirit Lake High School, 2701 Hill Ave. Hosted by Spirit Lake After Prom Committee.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- Today Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 – CYCLE 4, DAY 1, 5TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Thalia Acosta today and Ella Regelsted on Sunday 2-5.
Activities: February Today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech, (6) Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; 4:15/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 4:457:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences,
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

FEBRUARY 2ND, 2023 – CYCLE 3, DAY 6, 5TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today.
Activities: February Today 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling w/Pocahontas Area at Emmetsburg; 6:30 p.m. Speech Showcase (Little Theatre); (3) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech, (6) Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; 4:45/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; (11) 10 a.m. V WR Districts H, 7 p.m. V G BB Regional H w/Eagle Grove; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences,
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
Speech Showcase- Tonight 6:30 p.m. –Little Theatre. Join ELC Large-Group Speech Participants-all performers received 1 ratings at District Speech Contest and will be competing at State Contest on Saturday, February 4 in LeMars. Refreshments provided by the Patrons of the Fine Arts, Free will donations accepted.
January Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, February 28. December hours are no longer being accepted.
No school Friday, Feb. 17th PT Conferences, No school Monday, Feb. 20th Presidents Day.

FEBRUARY 1ST, 2023 – CYCLE 3, DAY 5, 5TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today.
Activities: February (2) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling w/Pocahontas Area at Emmetsburg; (3) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech, (6) Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; 4:45/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; 10 a.m. (11) V WR Districts H; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences,
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
Speech Showcase-Thursday, Feb. 2nd 6:30 p.m. –Little Theatre. Join ELC Large-Group Speech Participants-all performers received 1 ratings at District Speech Contest and will be competing at State Contest on Saturday, February 4 in LeMars. Refreshments provided by the Patrons of the Fine Arts, Free will donations accepted.

JANUARY 31ST, 2023 – CYCLE 3, DAY 4, 5TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Caleb Lausen today.
Activities: January today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Swea City; February (2) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling w/Pocahontas Area at Emmetsburg; (3) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech, (6) Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; 4:45/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:007:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; 10 a.m. V WR Districts H; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences,
December Purple Cord Hours Due: today.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Today-will be Day 4.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.
Speech Showcase-Thursday, Feb. 2nd 6:30 p.m. –Little Theatre. Join ELC Large-Group Speech Participants-all performers received 1 ratings at District Speech Contest and will be competing at State Contest on Saturday, February 4 in LeMars. Refreshments provided by the Patrons of the Fine Arts, Free will donations accepted.

JANUARY 27TH, 2023 – CYCLE 3, DAY 3, 4TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Levi Popken-Webb today, Hayden Cornwall Jan. 28th.
Activities: January today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista; (30) No school, Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Sioux Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Sioux Central; (31) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Swea City; February (2) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling w/Pocahontas Area at Emmetsburg; (3) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech, (6) Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; 4:45/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:007:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; 10 a.m. V WR Districts H; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences,
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
No school-Monday, January 30th for Teacher PD/Collaboration. Tuesday, Jan. 31st will be Day 4.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-24 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-25 Teacher PD/Collaboration, 5-26 Teacher In-service, 5-29 Memorial Day

JANUARY 26TH, 2023 – CYCLE 3, DAY 2, 4TH WEEK

Happy birthday: none today
Activities: January today 5 p.m. V WR Conference Meet at Cherokee; (27) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista; (30) No school, Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Sioux Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Sioux Central; (31) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Swea City; February (2) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling w/Pocahontas Area at Emmetsburg; (3) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech, (6) Midterm 3rd quarter, 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Hawarden; 4:45/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Emmetsburg, 7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at Emmetsburg; (9) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Pocahontas Area, 5:007:15 p.m. JV/V B BB at Pocahontas Area; 10 a.m. V WR Districts H; (13) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences,
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Career Exploration Day-ILCC, Estherville-Mrs. Brechwald sent an email to sign up if interested. It is February 24th/deadline to sign up February 15th. Sign up for 3 sessions. Questions to Mrs. Brechwald.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager, Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
No school-Monday, January 30th for Teacher PD/Collaboration. Tuesday, Jan. 31st will be Day 4.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.
Parent Teacher Conferences-Thursday, Feb. 9th and Monday, February 13th from 4-7:30 p.m.

JANUARY 25TH, 2023 – CYCLE 3, DAY 1, 4TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to Joaquin Mata Diaz and Lilia Snyder today.
Activities: January today ILCC Jazz/Show Choir Festival - ILCC, (26) 5 p.m. V WR Conference Meet at Cherokee; (27) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista; (30) No school, Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Sioux Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Sioux Central; (31) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Swea City; February (2) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling w/Pocahontas Area at Emmetsburg; (3) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spirit Lake; (4) State Large Group Speech
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager , Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
No school-Monday, January 30th for Teacher PD/Collaboration. Tuesday, Jan. 31st will be Day 4.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.

JANUARY 24TH, 2023 – CYCLE 2, DAY 6, 4TH WEEK

Happy birthday: to River Rasmussen, and Cade Crees today.
Activities: January today 4:00/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spencer, Parents’ night, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spencer, Parents’ night, 6:00 p.m. JV/V WR at Emmetsburg; (25) ILCC Jazz/Show Choir Festival - ILCC, (26) 5 p.m. V WR Conference Meet at Cherokee; (27) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista; (30) No school, Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Sioux Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Sioux Central
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager , Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Tailgate Supper-tonight 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, water $8. Proceeds go to WA TAN YE - a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships for ELC students.
No school-Monday, January 30th for Teacher PD/Collaboration. Tuesday, Jan. 31st will be Day 4.
Beautiful new and gently used prom dresses available. Please contact Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs Gjerde if you are interested in borrowing.

JANUARY 23RD, 2023 – CYCLE 2, DAY 5, 3RD WEEK

Happy birthday: to Cara Schiltz today.
Activities: January today State Jazz Band Contest - Spirit Lake, 4:45 p.m. JV WR at Sioux Center, 6:30 p.m. JV G BB at Spencer; (24) 4:00/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spencer, Parents’ night, 5:00/7:15 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spencer, Parents’ night, 6:00 p.m. JV/V WR at Emmetsburg; (25) ILCC Jazz/Show Choir Festival - ILCC, (26) 5 p.m. V WR Conference Meet at Cherokee; (27) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista; (30) No school, Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Sioux Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Sioux Central
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager , Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE
Tailgate Supper-Tuesday. Jan. 24th 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, water $8. Proceeds go to WA TAN YE - a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships for ELC students.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day

JANUARY 20TH, 2023 – CYCLE 2, DAY 4, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to Zoe Olesen yesterday, Saturday 21st-Jacob Knudson, Lexi Juergens, Isabelle Demoney, Sunday 22nd Haley Sam George, Adrianna Theesfeld.
Activities: January today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake, 7 p.m. V WR at Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer; (23) ILCC Jazz/Show Choir Festival - ILCC, State Jazz Band Contest - Spirit Lake, 4:45 p.m. JV WR at Sioux Center, 6:30 p.m. JV G BB at Spencer; (24) 4:00/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spencer, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spencer, 6:00 p.m. JV/V WR at Emmetsburg; (26) 5 p.m. V WR Conference Meet at Cherokee; (27) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Tailgate Supper- tonight starting at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria. Chili, cinnamon roll, water $7 Sponsored by the Key Club (service, character, leadership).
Estherville Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for the following 2023 seasonal positions: Lifeguards, Youth Ball Program Manager , Aquatic Center Manager, Parks Maintenance, Tennis
Coaches Applications can be found at cityofestherville.org or by contacting Julie at 712-362-7771 at the City Offices, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa. Positions are open until filled. Application review will begin February 15, 2023. EOE

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day

JANUARY 18TH, 2023 – CYCLE 2, DAY 3, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: none today
Activities: January (19) 4:15/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson County Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson Country Central; (20) ILCC Jazz Band Contest, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake, 7 p.m. V WR at Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer; (23) ILCC Jazz/Show Choir Festival - ILCC, State Jazz Band Contest - Spirit Lake, 4:45 p.m. JV WR at Sioux Center, 6:30 p.m. JV G BB at Spencer; (24) 4:00/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spencer, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spencer, 6:00 p.m. JV/V WR at Emmetsburg; (26) 5 p.m. V WR Conference Meet at Cherokee; (28) Quiz Bowl -Buena Vista
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here today in the cafeteria.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day

JANUARY 17TH, 2023 – CYCLE 2, DAY 2, 3RD WEEK

Happy birthday: none today
Activities: January Today 4 p.m. Bowling at Sanborn; (19) 4:15/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson County Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson Country Central; (20) ILCC Jazz Band Contest, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Jan. 18th in the cafeteria.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 1-16 No school Martin Luther King’s Day; 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day

JANUARY 13TH, 2023 – CYCLE 2, DAY 1, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to Ciji Paul on Monday, January 16th.
Activities: January Today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake; (14) JV/V WR at Lakes Mills; (16) No School-Martin Luther King’s Jr. Day, 4:14/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR Tournament at Emmetsburg; (17) 4 p.m. Bowling at Sanborn; (19) 4:15/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson County Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson Country Central; (20) ILCC Jazz Band Contest, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
No school-Monday, January 16th. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most famous quote “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Jan. 18th in the cafeteria.
Tailgate Supper-Tonight ELC vs Spirit Lake. Hot Beef Sundae or Chicken Bowl (mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and meat) with water $8, Serving from 5 until gone. Proceeds go toward Homecoming

JANUARY 12TH, 2023 – CYCLE 1, DAY 6, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to none today.
Activities: January Today 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Central Lyon; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake; (14) JV/V WR at Lakes Mills; (16) No School-Martin Luther King’s Jr. Day, 4:14/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR Tournament at Emmetsburg; (17) 4 p.m. Bowling at Sanborn; (19) 4:15/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson County Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson Country Central; (20) ILCC Jazz Band Contest, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
No school-Monday, January 16th. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most famous quote “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Jan. 18th in the cafeteria.
Tailgate Supper-Friday, Jan 13th- ELC vs Spirit Lake. Hot Beef Sundae or Chicken Bowl (mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and meat) with water $8, Serving from 5 until gone. Proceeds go toward Homecoming

JANUARY 11TH, 2023 – CYCLE 1, DAY 5, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to Ariel Gonzalez today.
Activities: January Today Triton Jazz Contest - Fort Dodge; (12) 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Central Lyon; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake; (14) JV/V WR at Lakes Mills; (16) No School-Martin Luther King’s Jr. Day, 4:14/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR Tournament at Emmetsburg; (17) 4 p.m. Bowling at Sanborn; (19) 4:15/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson County Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson Country Central; (20) ILCC Jazz Band Contest, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
No school-Monday, January 16th. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most famous quote “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Jan. 18th in the cafeteria.

JANUARY 10TH, 2023 – CYCLE 1, DAY 4, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: to Remmington Laidig today.
Activities: January Today 4 p.m. Bowling at Buffalo Center, 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spencer, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spencer, 5:30 p.m. JV/V WR at Okoboji; (11) Triton Jazz Contest - Fort Dodge; (12) 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Central Lyon; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake; (14) JV/V WR at Lakes Mills; (16) No School-Martin Luther King’s Jr. Day, 4:14/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonda, 5 p.m. JV WR Tournament at Emmetsburg; (17) 4 p.m. Bowling at Sanborn; (19) 4:15/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson County Central, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson Country Central; (20) ILCC Jazz Band Contest, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Storm Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Storm Lake; (21) District Large Group Speech Contest - Spencer
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.
Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

No school-Monday, January 16th. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most famous quote “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere

JANUARY 9TH, 2023 – CYCLE 1, DAY 3, 2ND WEEK

Happy birthday: none today
Activities: January Today 4 p.m. Bowling at Valley Lanes - Sioux Rapids; 4:00/5:45 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/LeMars; (10) 4 p.m. Bowling at Buffalo Center, 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spencer, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spencer, 5:30 p.m. JV/V WR at Okoboji; (11) Triton Jazz Contest - Fort Dodge; (12) 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Central Lyon; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H Spirit Lake; (14) JV/V WR at Lakes Mills
Schedule changes-Can be made until the end of today. Use google form that Mrs. Brechwald sent you. Note the reason you can change or not change.
December Purple Cord Hours Due: January 31.

Purple Cord Opportunity: The Demoney PAT is planning a Family Fun Day carnival-type activity at the RWC on Sunday, January 29th. We could be looking for volunteers from 12:45-4, with the actual event scheduled from 1-3. The extra hour at the end will be for clean-up. The volunteers would be helping to manage certain stations, playing and interacting with kids for activities and games, clean-up, passing out treat bags, etc. Please contact Aly Gruhlke @ gruhlkea@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

Happy birthday Jan. 2nd to Emily Eveleth, Rigoberto Lopez Martin, Jaylene Perdomo, Jan. 3rd to Julissa Smith.
Activities: January (5) Begin 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester; 4:00/6:00 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Newell Fonda, 6 p.m.JV/ V WR Dual H; (6) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Cherokee; (7) NCIBA HS Honor Band - Mason City, 10 a.m. WR at Graettinger; (9) 4 p.m. Bowling at Valley Lanes - Sioux Rapids; 4:00/5:45 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/LeMars; (10) 4:30/6:00 p.m. JV/V G BB at Spencer, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Spencer, 5:30 p.m. JV/V WR at Okoboji; (11) Triton Jazz Contest - Fort Dodge; (12) 6 p.m. V WR Quad at Central Lyon; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H Spirit Lake; (14) JV/V WR at Lakes Mills
Students who signed up to take any of the following @ ILCC this semester: Face to Face classes; Career Academy; Online classes. ILCC will be coming here to do orientation on Friday, January 6th at 9:00 in the cafeteria. ILCC classes Start Jan. 11th. ILCC will help you with ALL things related to your college classes! Please be there so you get this important information. Students who are free/reduced lunch we will order your textbooks for you. All other students are responsible for attaining textbooks. If you want to get ahead and figure out what you need you can email: Susan Pietz spietz@iowalakes.edu Susan is very good at responding to your questions. Mrs. Brechwald would advise you not to purchase or open materials for the classes until you are 100% sure you are going to stay in them. You have the 1st 10 days of ILCC's semester to drop courses.
ELC Post Prom Tailgate Supper-Friday, Jan. 6th. Hardee’s roast beef sandwiches, chips, cookie and water for $10 at Basketball games. 5:30 p.m. till sandwiches gone. Sponsors-Hardees, Estherville Abstract, Fareway, Hoyer Chiropractic, Hy-Vee, Northstar Bank, Megan Jewell w/Integrity Real Estate.
Schedule changes-Can be made until the end of the day on Monday, January 9th. Use google form that Mrs. Brechwald sent you. Note the reason you can change or not change.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 1-5 Begin 3rd quarter/2nd semester; 1-16 No school Martin Luther King’s Day; 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day DECEMBER 16TH, 2022 – CYCLE 14, DAY 34 9TH WEEK

Activities: December Today End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 5:00 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center; 19-31 Christmas Break; (20) 4 p.m. Bowling at Pocahontas, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/7:30 JV/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg; (21) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Central Lyon, 4:30/7:30 JV/V B BB at Central Lyon; 2023 January (2) Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4 p.m. Bowling at Buffalo Center; (3) Teacher PD/Collaboration; (4) Begin 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester
No school for Christmas break-Dec. 19-23, 26-30,Teacher PD/Collaboration Jan. 2,3. January 4th will begin 3rd quarter/2nd semester. It will be Day 1.
ELC School Pantry will be open over Winter Break (use circle drive doors - doors by athletic office - down from the middle school front doors), Thursday, Dec. 22nd from 8-10 AM , Thursday, Dec. 29th from 8-10 AM
Tailgate Supper- Dec. 20th 5-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria. Walking Taco with toppings, bar and water. $8. 100% proceeds go to WA TAN YE-a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships to ELC students.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- today End 2nd quarter/1st semester; 12-19 - 30 Holiday Break; 2023 1-3 - 4 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 1-4 Begin 3rd quarter/2nd semester; 1-16 No school Martin Luther King’s Day; 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day

DECEMBER 15TH, 2022 – CYCLE 14, DAY 3, 9TH WEEK

Activities: December Today 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 5:00 p.m. JV WR at Roland Story; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center; 19-31 Christmas Break; (20) 4 p.m. Bowling at Pocahontas, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/7:30 JV/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg; (21) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Central Lyon, 4:30/7:30 JV/V B BB at Central Lyon; 2023 January (2) Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4 p.m. Bowling at Buffalo Center; (3) Teacher PD/Collaboration; (4) Begin 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by today. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
Christmas Dress-up Days-Today: Christmas Pajamas, Friday: Ugly Sweater
FCCLA’S Cake Walk-today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cookie decorating, games, hot cocoa bar, A chance to win a cake. Come join in for a come and go fun night.
ELC School Pantry will be open this week Today, and Friday from 2:30-4:30. It will also be open over Winter Break (use circle drive doors - doors by athletic office - down from the middle school front doors), Thursday, Dec. 22nd from 8-10 AM , Thursday, Dec. 29th from 8-10 AM
Tailgate Supper- Dec. 20th 5-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria. Walking Taco with toppings, bar and water. $8. 100% proceeds go to WA TAN YE-a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships to ELC students.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER- 12-16 End 2nd quarter/1st semester; 12-19 - 30 Holiday Break; 2023 1-3 - 4 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 1-4 Begin 3rd quarter/2nd semester; 1-16 No school Martin Luther King’s Day; 1-30 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 2-6 Midterm; 2-9 & 13 Parent Teacher Conference 4-7:30 p.m.; 2-17 No school; 2-22 No school Presidents Day; 3-6 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-17 End 3rd quarter; 3-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3-21 Begin 4th quarter; 4-7 & 10 No school Easter break; 4-11 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration; 5-12 Awards Day and Last day for Seniors; 5-14 Graduation; 5-22 End 4th quarter/2nd semester; 5-23 Teacher In service; 5-29 Memorial Day

DECEMBER 14TH, 2022 – CYCLE 14, DAY 2, 9TH WEEK

Activities: Today 4:30 p.m. HS Christmas Concert Band and Choir - Iowa Lakes Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here today.
Christmas Dress-up Days-Today: Christmas Socks and Hat, Thursday: Christmas Pajamas, Friday: Ugly Sweater
FCCLA’S Cake Walk-Thursday, Dec. 15th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cookie decorating, games, hot cocoa bar, A chance to win a cake. Come join in for a come and go fun night.
ELC School Pantry will be open this week Today, Thurs. and Friday from 2:30-4:30. It will also be open over Winter Break (use circle drive doors - doors by athletic office - down from the middle school front doors), Thursday, Dec. 22nd from 8-10 AM , Thursday, Dec. 29th from 8-10 AM

Activities: Today 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonda, 6 p.m. JV/V WR H at Middle School; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Dec. 14th.
Christmas Dress-up Days-Wednesday: Christmas Socks and Hat, Thursday: Christmas Pajamas, Friday: Ugly Sweater
Tailgate Supper-Today, 5-7 p.m. at the basketball game in the cafeteria. Burgers, chips, bars, and water for $8. Sponsored by the ELC Dance Team.
Girls’ tennis will have a short meeting at 3:00 today. If you have not played before and are interested in going out please attend in the shop classroom C-112.
FCCLA’S Cake Walk-Thursday, Dec. 15th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cookie decorating, games, hot cocoa bar, A chance to win a cake. Come join in for a come and go fun night.

DECEMBER 12TH, 2022 – CYCLE 13, DAY 6, 9TH WEEK

The following students need to see Mr. Kalous: none
Activities: Today 7:30 p.m. HS/MS Christmas Concert Band and Choir - Iowa Lakes Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonds, 6 p.m. JV/V WR H at Middle School; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Dec. 14th.
Christmas Dress-up Days-Wednesday: Christmas Socks and Hat, Thursday: Christmas Pajamas, Friday: Ugly Sweater
Girls’ tennis will have a short meeting at 3:00 on Tuesday Dec. 13. If you have not played before and are interested in going out please attend in the shop classroom C-112.
ELC Middle and High School Winter Band/Choir Concert, Today. Time: 7:30 p.m. Middle School , 5th Band - 6th Band - 7th/8th Band - 5th/6th Choir - 7th/8th Choir; 8:30 p.m. High School Concert-HS Choir - HS Band at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center (Iowa Lakes Community College). Admission: There is no cost to attend this event. However 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. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Parking: You may park in the ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot. Concert Entrance: North Entrance to the Performing Arts Center Lobby

Activities: Today 3 p.m. Bowling at Fort Dodge, 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson CountryCentral, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson County Central; (10) 10:30 a.m. WR at Emmetsburg; 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Okoboji, 1:30 p.m./4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Okoboji; (12) 7:30 p.m. HS/MS Christmas Concert Band and Choir - Iowa Lakes Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonds, 6 p.m. JV/V WR H at Middle School; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
Tailgate Supper-Tonight 5-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria. Walking Taco with toppings, bar and water. $8. 100% proceeds go to WA TAN YE-a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships to ELC students.
Talent Search-Jasmine Williams will be here on Wednesday, Dec. 14th.
Christmas Dress-up Days-Wednesday: Christmas Socks and Hat, Thursday: Christmas Pajamas, Friday: Ugly Sweater.
Girls’ tennis will have a short meeting at 3:00 on Tuesday Dec. 13. If you have not played before and are interested in going out please attend in the shop classroom C-112.
ELC Middle and High School Winter Band/Choir Concert, Monday, December 12th. Time: 7:30 p.m. Middle School , 5th Band - 6th Band - 7th/8th Band - 5th/6th Choir - 7th/8th Choir; 8:30 p.m. High School Concert-HS Choir - HS Band at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center (Iowa Lakes Community College). Admission: There is no cost to attend this event. However 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. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Parking: You may park in the ILCC Parking Lot - RWC Parking Lot - ELC Stadium Parking Lot. Concert Entrance: North Entrance to the Performing Arts Center Lobby

DECEMBER 8TH, 2022 – CYCLE 13, DAY 4, 8TH WEEK

Activities: (9) 3 p.m. Bowling at Fort Dodge, 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson CountryCentral, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson County Central; (10) 10:30 a.m. WR at Emmetsburg; 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Okoboji, 1:30 p.m./4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Okoboji; (12) 7:30 p.m. HS/MS Christmas Concert Band and Choir - Iowa Lakes Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonds, 6 p.m. JV/V WR H at Middle School; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
Blood Donation -Today- ELC HS (Front of Building) Our goal is to have 45 Donors, please help Student Council reach that goal! You must be 17 years old (16 years old with signed parent/legal guardian consent form), Weigh at least 110 pounds, Be in general good health. You cannot have a cold, fever, flu or sore throat, Make sure you eat a good meal prior to donating and drink plenty of water! Please bring a valid I.D. with you (Driver's license, student ID, state ID, etc.) Sign up on the Google Doc in your email.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
12th Grade Class-Herff Jones will be here today for orders 7:45 am-1:15 pm and 4-6 p.m.
10th Grade Class-Herff Jones will be here today for orders f7:45 a.m.-1:15 p,m. and 4-6 pm.
Tailgate Supper-Friday, Dec. 9th 5-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria. Walking Taco with toppings, bar and water. $8. 100% proceeds go to WA TAN YE-a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships to ELC students.

Activities: (9) 3 p.m. Bowling at Fort Dodge, 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson CountryCentral, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson County Central; (10) 10:30 a.m. WR at Emmetsburg; 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Okoboji, 1:30 p.m./4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Okoboji; (12) 7:30 p.m. HS/MS Christmas Concert Band and Choir - Iowa Lakes Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonds, 6 p.m. JV/V WR H at Middle School; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
Blood Donation - Thursday, December 8, 2022 - ELC HS (Front of Building) Our goal is to have 45 Donors, please help Student Council reach that goal! You must be 17 years old (16 years old with signed parent/legal guardian consent form), Weigh at least 110 pounds, Be in general good health. You cannot have a cold, fever, flu or sore throat, Make sure you eat a good meal prior to donating and drink plenty of water! Please bring a valid I.D. with you (Driver's license, student ID, state ID, etc.) Sign up on the Google Doc in your email.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
12th Grade Class-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, Dec. 8th for orders 7:45 am-1:15 pm and 4-6 p.m.
10th Grade Class-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, Dec. 8th for orders f7:45 a.m.-1:15 p,m. and 4-6 pm.
Tailgate Supper-Friday, Dec. 9th 5-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria. Walking Taco with toppings, bar and water. $8. 100% proceeds go to WA TAN YE-a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships to ELC students.

The following students need to see Mr. Kalous:
Activities: Today 4 p.m. Bowling at Spencer; 5:30 p.m. JV/V WR H; (9) 3 p.m. Bowling at Fort Dodge, 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson CountryCentral, 5:00/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson County Central; (10) 10:30 a.m. WR at Emmetsburg; 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Okoboji, 1:30 p.m./4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Okoboji; (12) 7:30 p.m. HS/MS Christmas Concert Band and Choir - Iowa Lakes Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center; (13) 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Newell Fonda, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Newell Fonds, 6 p.m. JV/V WR H at Middle School; (15) 6 p.m. JV/V WR at Storm Lake; (16) End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Storm Lake, 4:30/7 p.m. JV/V B BB at Storm Lake, 4:30 p.m. JV WR at Spencer; (17) 10 a.m. WR at Roland Story, 10:30 a.m. V B BB at Tyson Events Center, 12 noon V G BB at Tyson Events Center
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
Blood Donation - Thursday, December 8, 2022 - ELC HS (Front of Building) Our goal is to have 45 Donors, please help Student Council reach that goal! You must be 17 years old (16 years old with signed parent/legal guardian consent form), Weigh at least 110 pounds, Be in general good health. You cannot have a cold, fever, flu or sore throat, Make sure you eat a good meal prior to donating and drink plenty of water! Please bring a valid I.D. with you (Driver's license, student ID, state ID, etc.) Sign up on the Google Doc in your email.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
12th Grade Class-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, Dec. 8th for orders 7:45 am-1:15 pm and 4-6 p.m.
10th Grade Class-Herff Jones will be here Thursday, Dec. 8th for orders f7:45 a.m.-1:15 p,m. and 4-6 pm.
Tailgate Supper-Friday, Dec. 9th 5-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria. Walking Taco with toppings, bar and water. $8. 100% proceeds go to WA TAN YE-a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships to ELC students.

Activities: Today 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at North Union, 5:00/7:45 p.m. JV/V B BB at.North Union; (6) 4 p.m. Bowling at Spencer; 5:30 p.m. JV/V WR H; (9) 3 p.m. Bowling at Fort Dodge, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Jackson CountryCentral, 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Jackson County Central; (10) 10:30 a.m. WR at Emmetsburg; 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Okoboji, 1:30 p.m./4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/Okoboji
DRIVERS ED-Sign up for Winter session by Thursday, December 15th. If you'd like to have your school permit for spring/summer activities (you must have your permit for 6 months to be eligible for a school permit) now is the time to sign up! Winter session begins Monday, January 9th at 7 am in the online learning center. Bring your permit to the office to get on the list.
Blood Donation - Thursday, December 8, 2022 - ELC HS (Front of Building) Our goal is to have 45 Donors, please help Student Council reach that goal! You must be 17 years old (16 years old with signed parent/legal guardian consent form), Weigh at least 110 pounds, Be in general good health. You cannot have a cold, fever, flu or sore throat, Make sure you eat a good meal prior to donating and drink plenty of water! Please bring a valid I.D. with you (Driver's license, student ID, state ID, etc.) Sign up on the Google Doc in your email.
November Purple Cord hours are due December 16. There is a drop box outside Mrs. Gjerde's classroom to put your purple cord sheets in.
12th Grade Class Meeting- Herff Jones will be here today at 10 am in the Little Theater. Mr. Havnen will be presenting information on caps, gowns etc. He will return on Thursday, Dec. 8th for orders from 7:45am-1:15pm and 4-6pm. Please make it a point to attend!
10th Grade Class Meeting-Herff Jones will be here today at 10:30am in the Little Theater. Mr. Havnen will be presenting information on class rings. He will return on Thursday, Dec. 8th for orders from 7:45a,-1:15p,m. and 4-6pm.
At the Quiz Bowl tournament in Spirit Lake on Saturday, ELC Varsity won 4 games and lost 1, losing only the semi-final match against Bishop Heelan, who went on to win the tournament. ELC JV won 1 game and lost 3.