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Open Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year

For the 2026-2027 school year in Iowa, the main open enrollment deadline for grades 1-12 is  March 1, 2026 , while prospective kindergarteners have a deadline of  September 1, 2026 , with exceptions possible for "good cause". Applications must be submitted to both your resident and the desired receiving school districts by these dates.   You Are More Than A Number A Message From Mr.Cruickshank . . .

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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Donates to New FFA Chapter

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Donates to New FFA Chapter In 2023, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation pledged $1,000,000 to support the All in for Ag Ed initiative and the Iowa FFA through the Iowa FFA Foundation. The All in for Ag Ed initiative was created to support the promotion and growth of Agricultural Education classes and FFA Chapters in Iowa schools and recruitment and retention of . . .

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March 2026
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March 2, 2026
All DayGirls State Basketball TournamentTBD
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March 3, 2026
All DayGirls State Basketball TournamentTBD
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March 4, 2026
All DayGirls State Basketball TournamentTBD
7:15amFFA Chapter Meeting
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March 5, 2026
All DayGirls State Basketball TournamentTBD
6:30pmMS/HS Pops ConcertAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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March 6, 2026
All DayEnd of 3rd QTR
All DaySenior Fun NightAllen Stuart Gymnasium
All DayGirls State Basketball TournamentTBD
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
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March 7, 2026
All DayGirls State Basketball TournamentTBD
8:15amFFA District ConventionDenison High School
10:00am to 12:00pmCheer Practice
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March 8, 2026
All DayDaylight Savings Time beginsEssex Community School
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March 9, 2026
All DayBoys State Basketball TournamentTBD
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March 10, 2026
All DayBoys State Basketball TournamentTBD
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March 11, 2026
All DayBoys State Basketball TournamentTBD
7:45amSecondary Faculty MeetingMedia Center
3:45pmElementary Faculty Meeting
6:00pmBoard Meeting
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March 12, 2026
All DayBoys State Basketball TournamentTBD
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March 13, 2026
All DayBoys State Basketball TournamentTBD
TBDEssex Science Fair
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
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March 14, 2026
All DayState Individual Speech ContestTBD
10:00am to 12:00pmCheer Practice
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March 16, 2026
All DayVarsity Golf Practice StartsEssex Community School
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March 20, 2026
All DayK-12 Makerspace FridayEssex Community School
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
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March 21, 2026
TBDChili Cook Off
8:00am to 11:00amFFA Breakfast
10:00am to 12:00pmCheer Practice
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March 24, 2026
6:30pmElementary Spring ConcertAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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March 25, 2026
TBDFFA Officer Meeting
7:45amSecondary Faculty Meeting
3:45pmElementary Faculty Meeting
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March 26, 2026
All DayProgress Report Due/ Prom EligibilityEssex Community School
6:30pmJH/HS CC Honor Band Concert @ BedfordBedford High School
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March 27, 2026
All DayCC Art FairStanton High School
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
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March 28, 2026
All DayCC Art FairStanton High School
10:00am to 12:00pmCheer Practice
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March 29, 2026
All DayCC Art FairStanton High School
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March 30, 2026
All DayAll State Individual Speech FestivalTBD
All DayCC Art FairStanton High School
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March 31, 2026
4:00pmBedford Bulldog Relays Bedford Football/Track Complex
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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, Mr.Gregg Cruickshank, Superintendent, 111 Forbes St, Essex, IA 51638; Phone 712-379-3114; Email: cruickshankg@essex.k12.ia.us