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Trunk or Treat

Essex students enjoyed the 6th Annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween after their classroom parties. Thank you to the following for participating:  Chemistry class with Kathleen Johnson Yearbook Club with Valerie Patton and Sierra Martin Mrs.Rainey Elizabeth Shirley Vicki Hume Mischelle Shaffer Student Council with Brenna Craig and Sierra Martin  Tess Nelson Marty Mason Christina Vega Stephanie . . .

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NHS Induction

Congratulations to the newest members of the Essex High School National Honor Society. The members were inducted in by current member Lydia Edwards and NHS sponsor Kathleen Johnson. Special thank you to Jessica Niskin for being the speaker at this event and Stephanie Sholes and the Friendship club for the delicious food.    Kylie Valdez Aila Valdez  Ella Sandahl  Addy Resh  Mariska . . .

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Farm to Table Grant provides Essex Students with Local, Farm Fresh Food

Essex Community Schools is excited to share that we have received the Farm to Table grant for yet another year.Through partnerships and collaborative efforts, the program facilitates relationships between schools, food hubs and farmers.  Thank you to our Food Service Director Stephanie Sholes for applying for the grant and putting in all the  hard work to make this happen.  For more information please see the link . . .

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November 2024
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November 1, 2024
All DayFB PlayoffsTBD
1:30pm1:30 Early DismissalEssex Community School
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November 2, 2024
All DayGirls & Boys State XC Meet
All DayState Cheerleading CompetitionIA State Fairgrounds
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November 3, 2024
All DayDaylight Savings Time endsEssex Community School
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November 4, 2024
All DayGirls Wrestling Practice StartsEssex Community School
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November 5, 2024
All DayElection DayEssex Community School
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November 6, 2024
All DayNHS Blood Drive @ Opera House 8 AM-2 PM Opera HouseOpera House
3:30pmAthletic WorkshopAthletic Hallway/Allen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 8, 2024
1:30pm1:30 Early DismissalEssex Community School
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November 9, 2024
9:30am to 12:00pmEYS Basketball Scheduling Meeting
4:00pm to 9:00pmEssex Child Center Fundraiser
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November 11, 2024
10:00amVeteran's Day AssemblyAllen Stuart Gymnasium
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 12, 2024
8:45amNational Guard Visit
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 13, 2024
7:00amFFA MeetingMrs. Brammer's Room
7:45amHS Faculty MeetingLibrary
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
6:00pmBoard Meeting
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November 14, 2024
All DayProgress Report DueEssex Community School
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
6:00pmAthletic BanquetTrojan Hall
7:30pmWinter Sports Parent/Player meeting immediately following the banquetTrojan Hall
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November 15, 2024
1:30pm1:30 Early DismissalEssex Community School
1:30pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:00pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 17, 2024
All DayCheer Honor Squad PracticeAmes High School
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November 18, 2024
All DayWrestling Practice StartsEast Gym
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
5:30pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 19, 2024
All DayHS CC Vocal FestivalStanton High School
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
5:30pmVarsity Girls BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
6:30pmHS CC Vocal Festival ConcertStanton High School
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November 20, 2024
2:45pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 21, 2024
All DayCheer Honor Squad PracticeUNI-dome
2:45pmJH Girls BB PracticeMrs. Mason's room
4:00pmJH Boys Basketball vs East MillsAllen Stuart Gymnasium
5:15pmVarsity Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 22, 2024
All DayCheer Honor Squad PerformanceUNI-dome
1:30pm1:30 Early DismissalEssex Community School
1:30pmJH Girls & Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:45pmVarsity Boys BB PracticeAllen Stuart Gymnasium
6:00pmVarsity Girls Basketball @ RiversideRiverside High School
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November 25, 2024
1:30pm to 2:30pmThink Fast Presentation
4:00pmJH Girls Basketball vs Heartland ChristianAllen Stuart Gymnasium
5:00pmJH Boys Basketball vs Heartland ChristianAllen Stuart Gymnasium
6:00pmVarsity Girls Basketball vs Heartland ChristianAllen Stuart Gymnasium
7:30pmVarsity Boys Basketball vs Heartland ChristianAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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November 26, 2024
11:57am to 12:57pmMarines Visit
4:00pmJH Boys Basketball @ HamburgHamburg High School
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November 27, 2024
All DayNo school- Thanksgiving breakEssex Community School
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November 28, 2024
All DayNo school- Thanksgiving breakEssex Community School
All DayThanksgivingEssex Community School
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November 29, 2024
All DayNo school- Thanksgiving breakEssex Community School
12:00pmEast Gym Reserved for Private Party
2:00pm to 8:00pmPickleball at the East Gym
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November 30, 2024
12:00pm to 6:00pmEast Gym Reserved for Private Family Party
6:00pm to 10:00pmDinner and a Movie Fundraiser for Senior Trip
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Essex CSD offers the following CTE Programs: ● Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources ● Business, Finance, Marketing and Management ● Human Services ● Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Essex School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Dr. Mike Wells, Superintendent, 111 Forbes St, Essex, IA 51638; Phone 712-379-3114; Email: wellsm@essex.k12.ia.us