The Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) is selling t-shirts to raise awareness about Autism and neurodiversity. The money raised will support EAST's mission of providing support, education, and resources while increasing understanding of Autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. These supports include posting monthly tips for staff members to reference, problem-solving and collaborating with staff about the needs of specific students, and developing professional development for teachers, staff, and the community. Visit https://www.classmunity.com/elkhornwi/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2437 to purchase your shirt! All orders are due by 3/15/2024 at midnight so they can be available in April, Autism Month. EAST will email everyone when they are ready, and all orders will be sent to the school of your choice for pickup. Please contact Mindy Binnie at binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
20 days ago, Community Engagement
EAST Tshirt
Katelin Fiore has been selected as the Options Virtual Charter School Student of the Week. It has been a joy to read Katelin’s writing assignments this year. Her advanced written communication skills have allowed her teachers to gain valuable insight on what she has been learning and retaining. Katelin’s narrative writing is exceptionally good and shows her tremendous potential for future academic success. Congratulations Katelin on being selected as the Options Virtual Charter School Student of the Week! Keep up the great work! To learn more about Options Virtual Charter School, click here ttps://options.elkhornschools.org/
27 days ago, Jane Harm
K. Fiore
Matheson Memorial Library and the Rotary Club of Elkhorn are hosting an EASD School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the library.
28 days ago, Katie Hoffman
candidate forum
Durham School Services is hiring bus drivers! Visit Careers.nellc.com and search "Elkhorn" to learn more.
29 days ago, Katie Hoffman
Durham Bus Drivers
Summer Academy 2024 registration is now OPEN! Visit https://www.elkhorn.k12.wi.us/page/summer-academy to learn more and check out the 2024 Summer Academy course guide. Registration closes March 20. If you have questions, please contact Erica Bills at biller@elkhorn.k12.wi.us.
about 1 month ago, Community Engagement
Summer Academy 24
It's Wisconsin Adult School Crossing Guard Week! We just wanted to take a minute to STOP and thank all our wonderful school crossing guards for getting our students safely to and from school each day!
about 1 month ago, Community Engagement
Crossing Guard
Calling all three-year-olds! The Elkhorn Playgroup is accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Register online at tinyurl.com/elk-playgroup-24 This program is a playgroup consisting of five students with special needs and five typically developing students. It meets multiple times a week for two hours a day at Jackson Elementary School in Mrs. Kitzmiller’s classroom. During this program, play-based learning will expose students to literacy, gross and fine motor, and language development activities. This model allows for enrichment for all children who participate in the program. Research shows that these blended classrooms provide benefits for all children who participate. To be eligible to attend: Children should be three years old by September 1, 2024, and toilet trained. Registration is limited to five students per session, and a lottery system will be utilized to determine placement. The lottery will be held on May 15, 2024, and families will be notified by May 20, 2024, if their child is selected to attend. Families of peer models will need to provide their own transportation to and from school. Please contact Jill Kitzmiller at kitzji@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you would like further information.
about 2 months ago, Katie Hoffman
Playgroup 2024-25
It's Wisconsin Adult School Crossing Guard Week! STOP and say thank you to the wonderful crossing guards that get our students safely to and from school each day!
about 2 months ago, Community Engagement
Crossing Guard
Are you interested in learning how to earn free college credits while in high school and you are currently a student in grades 8 - 11? If so, please register for the Gateway Technical College Dual Credit Virtual Information Session. This session will help answer some of the questions you may have regarding the Gateway Dual Credit program. The session will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Click HERE to register. To find general information about Dual Credit at Gateway go to gtc.edu/earn-credit.
2 months ago, Jane Harm
GTC
Based on tomorrow’s Winter Storm Warning, all EASD schools will be closed and activities canceled on Friday, January 12, 2024. At this time, the high school facility will open on Saturday at noon for previously scheduled events. This is subject to change depending on the outcome of the storm and our ability to clear the high school lots and sidewalks. Be safe and enjoy the long weekend.
3 months ago, Katie Hoffman
Snow Day 01/12/24
Bryce Blakeman was selected as Options Virtual Charter School’s Student of the Week! Bryce was chosen by his teachers, because he has many strengths as a student and peer. He has impeccable time management skills as he works on being ahead of schedule in his classes. His work consistently reflects a passion for learning and he has an excellent work ethic. When Bryce attends our in-person Blended Thursday sessions, he is friendly and kind to all of his fellow peers. Congratulations Bryce on your achievements and for being selected as this week’s Student of the Week! Teachers are looking for students who demonstrate a variety of positive traits such as meeting or exceeding academic goals, attending consistently, being kind to others, etc. Each Student of the Week will receive a certificate along with a gift card. This is one way that Options will celebrate student successes throughout the school year! To learn more about Options Virtual Charter School, click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/
3 months ago, Jane Harm
Bryce
Attention all 10th and 11th-grade students! Join us on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. Learn how students earn up to 1.5 credits per year while working and how YA students earn Honor Points (Laude) toward their rank and degrees. We'll have a panel of current and former YA students, employers, and businesses to introduce you to the program and answer any questions you might have. You can even fill out your YA application on-site! Learn more and RSVP at https://fb.me/e/3e5S7LkIm
3 months ago, Katie Hoffman
Youth Apprenticeship nigh
Give your elementary-age children the opportunity to experience the joy of buying Christmas presents for their families at affordable prices. Friends on the Square invites you to attend the Elkhorn Kids' Christmas Market on Friday, December 1, from 4-6 p.m. They'll have a delightful selection of handcrafted items priced between $.50 and $5. Parents, get in the Christmas spirit while your children explore upstairs and you shop downstairs. For more information, reach out to Friends on the Square via Facebook Messenger or call them at 262-723-2909.
4 months ago, Community Engagement
Friends on the Square Christmas Market
It's Giving Tuesday! Please consider making a gift to the Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation (EASDEF). Visit tinyurl.com/EASDEF-Giving-Tues to donate. What is EASDEF? The Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports our schools by awarding grant monies for classroom innovations, educational opportunities, field trips, and more. Your gift, be it $1 or $100, will directly impact Elkhorn students. You can even make a gift that keeps on giving by scheduling a monthly donation. Small monthly gifts go a long way in sustaining our mission.
4 months ago, Katie Hoffman
EASDEF Giving Tuesday
The 5th annual Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire is now accepting applications for Makers. Please fill out the application online, or pass this along to anyone who may be interested. We can't wait to see you on February 17, 2024! https://elkhorn.makerfaire.com/call-for-makers/application/
4 months ago, Katie Hoffman
MiniMaker Faire Calle for Applications
The Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) invites you to join them on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Matheson Memorial Library from 6-8 p.m. for "Parenting Children with Autism into Adulthood," presented by Chelsea Budde.
5 months ago, Community Engagement
Chelsea Budde Event
Have you signed up for the #run4randi yet? Hurry over to http://Run4Randi.5K.run to take advantage of the $30 registration deal. Registration increases to $40 on November 1.
5 months ago, Community Engagement
run for Randi
Calling All Elementary Families! The EAHS Student Council invites children in fifth grade and younger to attend their annual Trick or Treat event tomorrow, Wednesday, October 25, from 4-7 p.m. This is a free family event. A parent or guardian must accompany their trick-or-treaters.
5 months ago, Community Engagement
Trick or Treat
Get your tickets and save the date! https://bbbs4kids.square.site/shop/stir-it-up-/6 Stir it Up 2023 will be held on Sunday, November 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. Up to 24 chefs and restaurants will fill your stomach with the best tastes from around Walworth County. Stir it Up is hosted by the Rotary Club of Elkhorn and Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and sponsored by Kunes Auto Group. 100% of proceeds will go directly to local nonprofits and high school music programs.
5 months ago, Community Engagement
Stir it Up 2023
EAHS Presents: Elf, The Musical Tickets are on sale now! Friday, November 17 - Saturday, November 18, in the James Wehner Auditorium. Get your tickets online at https://www.classmunity.com/elkhornwi/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2283
5 months ago, Community Engagement
Elf the Musical