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Art Seminar: Students participating in the blended learning art seminar program worked on making owl collages. First students studied images of a variety of owls. Then they selected and drew their owl and found different textured papers that resembled the colors in the owls wings. Using the textured paper, students cut the papers into shapes and matched the direction that the owls feathers were laying. The paper shapes were glued onto the cutout owl. Students really enjoy the art seminar class with Mrs. Monday. If you would like to learn more about our blended learning program or the options program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/

Join us for the second annual Run4Randi on Saturday, November 9, 2024! Register online at Run4Randi.5k.run or check out https://www.facebook.com/share/bAWraiYcEZH1z5Ai/ Randi was an outstanding coach, teacher, father, and friend. He leaves behind an amazing legacy. Proceeds from the race will go towards an Elkhorn Scholarship set up in Randi's name. Registration is open! #Run4Randi

The Walworth County Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to learn more about resources available to all families in our community. Join us at Lakeland School (W3905 County Road NN, Elkhorn) on Thursday, November 7, from 5-7 p.m.

The Elkhorn Area High School held their annual homecoming dance on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area high school. The week was filled with lots of fun events, including the homecoming parade and football game which was on Friday night. Elkhorn won against Westosha Central! This year's homecoming theme was tropical paradise. Students attending the homecoming dance were given a lei and the gym was transformed into a tropical paradise. Students really enjoyed themselves as it was a night filled with lots of fun, laughter, and making memories!

How will an Operating Referendum affect taxes? The estimated tax impact on this structured referendum would be $25 per $100,000 of property value and will increase each year for the four-year phase-in. The estimated tax impact after four years is $100 per $100,000 of property value. To calculate the estimated yearly net increase in EASD school taxes for a home worth $300,000, multiply by three (3). In year five, 2028-29, the Operational Referendum tax impact plateaus - no longer increasing but rather staying at a consistent level.

❄️Operation Warm 2024 - Free Coat, Hat, & Mittens for Elementary Students❄️ On Saturday, October 12, and Saturday, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to children in grades PK-5th. Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear. -- Operation Warm de 2024 - Abrigos, gorros y mitones para los estudiantes de las escuelas primaries El sábado, 12 de octubre y el sábado, 9 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 2 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a los niños del PK hasta el quinto grado. Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.

The Elkhorn Area School District will ask voters to consider an Operational Referendum on November 5, 2024. Learn more about the referendum at elkhornschools.org and plan on attending our Community Information Meeting on Monday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at the High School.

During our Blended Learning Monday Phy Ed class, Mr. Werth taught students the fundamentals of soccer. After going over the basic rules of soccer, students were divided into teams and got to practice their soccer skills. As you can see, the students were having a lot of fun! If you would like to learn more about our blended learning program or the options program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/

❄️Operation Warm 2024 - Free Coat, Hat, & Mittens for Elementary Students❄️ On Saturday, October 12, and Saturday, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to children in grades PK-5th. Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear. -- Operation Warm de 2024 - Abrigos, gorros y mitones para los estudiantes de las escuelas primaries El sábado, 12 de octubre y el sábado, 9 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 2 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a los niños del PK hasta el quinto grado. Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.

Own Your Future! Are you interested in learning more about HVAC? If so, you can explore a hot career opportunity in Gateway’s HVAC Academy! By the time you graduate high school, you’ll complete the first semester of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician Technical Diploma for free, and you’ll be ready to apply your credits toward completing the program in the fall. See the attached flier for more information. If you are interested in this program, please contact Mrs. Becca Kunitomo at kunire@elkhorn.k12.wi.us. If you would like to learn more about the Options program and how you can earn college credits while in high school, please click here ttps://options.elkhornschools.org/

Options high school students participating in the Blended Learning program learned about native and non-native plants growing in the Options school forest. Students were able to identify goldenrod wildflowers as native pollinator plants that attract many species of bees in the fall, as well as the native Virginia creeper - a vine that can climb up to 40 feet high. Also found in the forest are invasive, non-native plants, such as garlic mustard, creeping Charlie, and chicory - a coffee substitute dating back to the Civil War that is still used today in some areas such as New Orleans. Students had to duck through the understory to go deep into the school forest. If you would like to learn more about our Blended Learning program or about the Options program, please click here ttps://options.elkhornschools.org/

Did you know that you can earn college credit while in High School? If you are interested in learning more about how you can earn college credit while in high school, please contact Mrs. Kunitomo at kunire@elkhorn.k12.wi.us. Spring semester applications are due by Friday, September 27th.

Mark your calendars! Options Virtual Charter School will be holding an ACT Workshop for Juniors on Tuesday, February 25 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Options building. ACT Testing will take place at the Options building on Tuesday, March 11th. Options will also be holding pre-ACT testing for freshman and sophomore students on April 14th and 17th. If you have any questions regarding the testing, please contact Mr. Chandler Kayser, Guidance Counselor at kaysch@elkhorn.k12.wi.us.

Congratulations are in order—four EASD students have been named 2024 College Board National Recognition Program Awardees! Noah A. from Options Virtual Charter School and Gurleen K., Edgar R., and Ava R. from Elkhorn Area High School have all earned this academic honor because of their GPA and outstanding performance on an AP exam!

Have you completed Annual Returning Student Registration yet? If not, please login to your Family Access account to get started. Have questions or need assistance? Contact your school directly or call the District Registrar at 262-741-9138. The Middle School is hosting a Registration Assistance event on August 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. All EASD families are welcome.

Set your alarm! Payton Jacobson takes to the mat at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7! Match two will be at 11:15 a.m., and he'll return on August 8 at 4 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Let's all tune in to let Payton know he's got the entire Herd behind him! Visit nbcolympics.com/schedule/sport/wrestling to learn more about how to watch!

EAHS Alum Payton Jacobson has arrived in Paris and is getting fitted with all his Team USA gear! Good luck, Payton! You have the entire Herd behind you!

Attention Families: EASD Food Services has announced updated school meal prices for the 2024-25 school year. For more information, please visit the Food Services website at www.elkhorn.k12.wi.us/page/food-service.

Annual Returning Student Registration is now open! Please login to your Family Access account and register your student(s) for the 2024-25 school year. All returning families (your student attended an EASD school last year) must complete Returning Student Registration before the first day of school. Get started at https://tinyurl.com/EASD-Annual-Registration

Summer Academy kicks off today, and so does the Summer Food Service Program! Free grab-and-go meals are available to any child 0-18 years old at Elkhorn Area Middle School from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Have questions? Contact Ashley Drake at drakas@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or 262-741-9141.