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The Autism Parent & Caregiver Support Group will be meeting next week, Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m. in the Friends Room at Matheson Memorial Library.
If you have any questions or would like more information on this group, please email JackiAmber47@gmail.com.
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Yesterday, EASD faculty and staff gathered together for our annual Welcome Back in-service and celebrated milestone anniversaries.
Join us in saying thank you to our Herd for their years of service to the school district and our community!
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Join our Team! The Elkhorn Area School District is looking for Elementary and Middle School Teaching Assistants. Please visit WECAN to view the job listings and submit your application.
• Middle School Teaching Assistant (full time): wecan.waspa.org/vacancy/183496
• Jackson Elementary Teaching Assistant (part time): wecan.waspa.org/vacancy/184193
• Tibbets/West Side Elementary Teaching Assistant (part time): wecan.waspa.org/vacancy/184288
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Registration Deadline Extended! There's still time to sign up to attend the Sensory Friendly Time at the Walworth County Fair! This event is open to ALL students between the ages of 3 and 21—no residency restrictions!
Sign up at www.walworthcountyfairgrounds.com/f/31
Walworth County Fair Association, in partnership with North American Midway, is excited to announce that they will be offering a sensory-friendly county fair experience for young people with special needs to come and enjoy the fair FREE OF CHARGE! This opportunity aims to provide a more calming and comforting atmosphere for young people with neurodiversity who may be especially sensitive to lights and sound. For two hours, the carnival will shut down the flashing lights and music for you to enjoy the rides and games. Ride staff will take extra time and care to load rides with a guardian or caregiver allowed to ride along.
Please note: rides are not wheelchair accessible at this time.
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Walworth County Fair Association, in partnership with North American Midway, is excited to announce that they will be offering a sensory-friendly county fair experience for young people with special needs to come and enjoy the fair FREE OF CHARGE! This opportunity aims to provide a more calming and comforting atmosphere for young people with neurodiversity who may be especially sensitive to lights and sound.
For two hours, the carnival will shut down the flashing lights and music for you to enjoy the rides and games. Ride staff will take extra time and care to load rides with a guardian or caregiver allowed to ride along. Please note: rides are not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Open to all students between the ages of 3 and 21 enrolled in a Walworth County school or residing in Walworth County.
Register online at www.walworthcountyfairgrounds.com/f/31 by August 9.
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Elkhorn Area Middle School is hiring AVID Elective Tutors for the 2023-24 school year! This position is ideal for college students due to the flexibility of scheduling. Tutors support middle school students in writing, study skills, and organization.
Learn more at wecan.waspa.org or watch a short video at https://www.smore.com/90cuw-becoming-an-avid-tutor.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our SUPURB office staff! Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, families, and community!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Tomorrow is election day! Make a plan and head down to the polls.
Visit myvote.wi.gov for voter information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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