MSOE is offering a $300 discount to Elkhorn 10th-12th grade families who sign up for their week-long, residential, academic summer camps. Camps explore a range of STEM fields. Visit tinyurl.com/msoe-easd to find the perfect camp for you! Use Discount Code ELKHORN23 when registering.
Yesterday we announced that EASD had been awarded the first #EnergyCLASSPrize through the US Department of Energy - we’re one of only 25 school districts in the nation to receive this award. Going forward, our team of Energized Elks staff and students will receive training from @energygov to identify, plan, and implement critical upgrades in our school facilities.
What does that look like in EASD? Prioritizing rehabilitating our historic buildings, reducing our carbon footprint, exploring alternative energy sources sensitive to the protected marsh and wildlife area between the Middle School and High School grounds, improving air quality and learning environments districtwide, and reshaping our ongoing Capital Improvement Plan model.
As part of the American-Made Program, this @energygov prize provides funding to 25 of the nation’s schools to support critical clean energy infrastructure and health improvements. Better facilities pave the way for better learning environments and better educational outcomes. Elkhorn will serve as an example for rural districts throughout the country.
#EnergyClassPrize #RenewAmericasSchools #DepartmentofEnergy #1Herd
For those in our community in need of nourishment, a group of our neighbors is hosting a Community Meal Program at Matheson Memorial Library. On the second Saturday of the month, all are welcome to enjoy good company and a good meal.
Meals are hosted between 12:30 - 2 p.m. on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7, November 11, and December 9.
If you have questions or would like to get involved by hosting a meal, please email ElkhornCommunityMeal@gmail.com
Don't forget! 2023 Graduation Yard Signs are now on sale! Head over to Overwear and place your order. Let's show the Class of 2023 some love!
Purchase yours at: https://www.overwearapparel.com/store/p1148/Elkhorn_High_School_Graduate_Yard_Sign_%21.html
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our SUPURB office staff! Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, families, and community!
EAST (Elkhorn Autism Support Team) invites you to join them on Thursday, April 27, at 6 p.m. in the Friends Room at Matheson Memorial Library for the Autism Parent & Caregiver Support Group.
Contact jackiamber47@gmail.com for more info.
We're excited to announce that Jenny Wehmeir, certified instructor/proctor, will once again be offering a ServSafe Manager certification course this summer!
Register by June 5, 2023 to secure your spot!
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EASD congratulates Maggy Green as one of the Kohl Education Foundation Teacher Fellowship 2023 award winners! Maggy Green is the teacher and coordinator for the Senior Skills program at the Career and College Academy on Gateway Technical College's campus. Maggy's high expectations for students have them graduating with a career-based learning experience or apprenticeship, service to the community, and Gateway Technical College coursework. In addition, Maggy has dramatically advanced the curricular offerings for all students at the Career and College Academy (CCA) by pursuing her Master's degree to be certified by the Wisconsin Technical College System to teach college-level English and Composition classes for students attending the CCA. Maggy firmly believes that every student can achieve high academic outcomes and scaffolds and supports their learning—so each student gets the help they need to succeed.
EASD congratulates Dr. Kelly Demerath as one of the Kohl Principal Leadership 2023 award winners. Dr. Demerath was recognized for her leadership and innovation through the expansion of the Career and College Academy on Gateway Technical College’s campus from 70 to over 200 students (adding grades 9 and 10), the successful completion of the Department of Labor YouthBuild project (50 students constructed a single-family home in Whitewater), and the numerous pathways for students to earn certifications and technical diplomas in fields such as cosmetology, culinary arts, welding, and construction.
Dr. Demerath’s grant writing and program innovation efforts have won over $2.5 million in state and federal grant funding for the EASD and Walworth County communities in the areas of mental health resources for youth, youth apprenticeship programming and increasing access for all students to graduate high school with industry-recognized credentials and free college credits.
What are Dr. Demerath and her awesome team working on now? - creating an Associate’s Degree pathway with Gateway Technical College (beginning Summer 2023) that provides approximately $20,000 in tuition-free college savings for students and families (along with a straight transfer to any UW System 4-year college), partnering with Lake Lawn Resort to create a supported employment pathway for students who benefit from job coaching as they enter the workforce, and partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Walworth County for the next YouthBuild project.
If you are looking for a high school to a different degree, check out the innovative team at the Career and College Academy!
Tomorrow is election day! Make a plan and head down to the polls.
Visit myvote.wi.gov for voter information.
Did you know ... 80% of Elkhorn high schoolers participate in extracurricular activities. Extracurriculars are among the best investments a school can make to promote achievement and the attitudes and habits that lead to post-secondary aspirations and success.
Did you know ... EAMS students helped design and build their new outdoor classroom. The Kiwanis Outdoor Classroom at Elkhorn Area Middle School was made possible by the Elkhorn Kiwanis and numerous monetary and in-kind donations from local businesses and individuals. The outdoor classroom and science lab is the first step in the EAMS PTO’s planned outdoor learning space for the school. The building will serve as an educational tool in Green Architecture, storage for outdoor Marsh Life equipment, and allow outdoor microscope use in Life Sciences units.
Did you know ... Over 40 EAHS students qualified for the State HOSA competition in 2023. HOSA is an international student organization focused on promoting career opportunities in the healthcare industry and enhancing the delivery of quality healthcare to all people.
Did you know ... Options Virtual Charter School and the Career and College Academy are partnering with Gateway Technical College to launch an Associates Degree cohort that will allow students to graduate with an Associates Degree before they finish high school!
Heading to prom? Need a tuxedo but have a busy schedule? J. Roberts will be at EAHS on Monday, April 3, doing tuxedo fittings between 11 a.m. - noon in the main lobby. Save yourself some time and take care of ordering your tuxedo over lunch. J. Roberts will send a payment slip home with your student.
Did you know ... Elkhorn Area School District honored 25 individuals and organizations at the 25th annual Friends Awards on January 23 at Elkhorn Area High School. Honorees have dedicated their time to EASD classrooms, our athletic programs, the arts, and our community.
Did you know ... EASD facilities are open and available for community use. EASD offers free and low-cost programming to the community. Local and regional groups regularly rent our buildings to host their events and competitions.
Reminder: EASD is hosting an Operational Referendum Community Forum tomorrow night in the auditorium at EAHS. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about what will be on your April 4 ballot and ask any questions you may have about school funding.
Monday, March 20, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. • EAHS Auditorium
Be sure to check out tinyurl.com/referendum-2023 for more information.
Did you know ... 60% of high schoolers in our district earn college credit before they graduate. This can generate thousands of dollars in savings for EASD families when their students enroll in college
Did you know ... Elkhorn is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished District—a recognition shared by only 25 other school districts nationwide. EASD students are introduced to STEM subjects such as computer science, biomedical science, and engineering in elementary school through PLTW Launch. In middle school, PLTW Gateway focuses on design and engineering. At the high school level, PLTW allows students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school.
