During Thursday’s Blended Learning Art class, middle school students worked on Neurographic art projects. Neurographic art was invented by a psychologist to help calm the mind. It is a style of art where the artist can relax and let their mind go free while working through any anxieties or inner problems they are trying to solve. It is also called brain art. This is just one of example of the various art projects students have worked on during the course of the school year. As you can see, we have a lot of very talented students!
12 months ago, Jane Harm
Art
MS art
Art
EASD invites you to take the "True Blue" pledge in April, for Family Strengthening Month! From science experiments to movies to books to art activities, there are many fun ways you and your family can show your true blue colors! Every Blue activity you do, in April or beyond, can be a moment of reflection, appreciation, and celebration for you and your family. Share your "True Blue" moment by posting on social media with the hashtags #TogetherWeCan or #JoinHands4Kids.
12 months ago, Katie Hoffman
True Blue Overview
Cookie Monster
Tomorrow is election day! Make a plan and head down to the polls. Visit myvote.wi.gov for voter information.
12 months ago, Katie Hoffman
Students in cap and gown, white text "Vote, April 4"
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.
12 months ago, Katie Hoffman
Swim Team
During Blended Learning Thursday gym class, students participate in a variety of sports. They are taught proper techniques, develop teamwork skills, good sportsmanship, and most of all to just have fun! Some of the activities students have learned so far this year are pickleball, badminton, volleyball, and basketball.
12 months ago, Jane Harm
Gym
Gym
Gym
Gym
Gym
Gym
Gym
Gym
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.
almost 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
Middle School Students
Options Academy & Blended Learning 3rd grade Art Class have been discussing and studying Art Deco which was popular during the 1920's & 1930'S. They looked at many images of Art Deco buildings, jewelry, clothing and wallpaper from that era. Students then used cardboard and other symmetrical designs to create their Art Deco Buildings. Students painted their completed design black and then added metallic gold or silver accents to add a rich look to their structures. They did an AMAZING job!
almost 1 year ago, Harriett Peterson
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
Optios Art 3rd Grade Art Deco
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.
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
HOSA students
Kindergarten students in Options Academy are learning the number/place values, counting by tens and one hundreds, to make the 1000 chain. The bead chains they are using help to teach basic math skills. Two of our students are working on completing their 1,000 chain. It was SO LONG that they had to work in the hallway!
about 1 year ago, Harriett Peterson
4K/K Options Academy 1000 Chain
4K/K Options Academy 1000 Chain
4K/K Options Academy 1000 Chain
4K/K Options Academy 1000 Chain
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!
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
student-parent meeting
On Saturday, April 1st, the Elkhorn FFA will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt. See the attached flyer for more details!
about 1 year ago, Harriett Peterson
FFA EASTER EGG HUNT
FORWARD testing has begun! Students in Options Academy, grades 3rd - 5th, began testing this week. Testing will be completed after Spring Break.
about 1 year ago, Harriett Peterson
FORWARD TESTING AT OPTIONS
FORWARD TESTING AT OPTIONS
FORWARD TESTING AT OPTIONS
FORWARD TESTING AT OPTIONS
In the Options Engineering Essentials Class, High school students are working on creating survival boxes. They have been assigned a Problem Statement and a Design Statement. To create the boxes, they must follow the criteria of these 2 statements. The premise of creating the boxes was a natural disaster where survivors have been left without food, power, water, etc. Relief organizations want a compact and durable survival kit that can be assembled and shipped to the impacted areas. This is needed until a more permanent supply chain can be established. The survival kits need to provide enough emergency supplies to last a single adult 3 days. All survival boxes must include food, water, & personal hygiene items. They also must provide a means to effectively transport and deliver them following specific criteria that was presented to the students. Students have been having fun working together to determine what items should go in the boxes and how they will effectively transport and deliver them.
about 1 year ago, Jane Harm
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Heading to prom? Need a tuxedo but have a busy schedule? J. Roberts will be at EAHS on Monday, April 3, doing tuxedo fittings between 11 a.m. - noon in the main lobby. Save yourself some time and take care of ordering your tuxedo over lunch. J. Roberts will send a payment slip home with your student.
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
tuxedo fitting
Did you know ... Elkhorn Area School District honored 25 individuals and organizations at the 25th annual Friends Awards on January 23 at Elkhorn Area High School. Honorees have dedicated their time to EASD classrooms, our athletic programs, the arts, and our community.
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
Friends Awards
Did you know ... EASD facilities are open and available for community use. EASD offers free and low-cost programming to the community. Local and regional groups regularly rent our buildings to host their events and competitions.
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
Volleyball match
Reminder: EASD is hosting an Operational Referendum Community Forum tomorrow night in the auditorium at EAHS. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about what will be on your April 4 ballot and ask any questions you may have about school funding. Monday, March 20, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. • EAHS Auditorium Be sure to check out tinyurl.com/referendum-2023 for more information.
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
Community Forum, March 20
Did you know ... 60% of high schoolers in our district earn college credit before they graduate. This can generate thousands of dollars in savings for EASD families when their students enroll in college
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
students in cap and gown
On Blended Learning Thursdays, high school students attend art class. They also are able to participate in an art seminar class where they can earn a .5 elective credit. In the Blended Art Seminar class, students guide their own individual art projects based on their personal interests, mood, and ability level using their choice of art medium. Recently, in art class, the high school students worked on a winter castle window project. Students studied perspective and point of view. They learned how to create a variety of textures using pen and ink techniques. Students had a list of requirements they needed to check off for their buildings and structures. They learned about different types of windows and their shapes and uses. Then they added hints of snow! The pictures were drawn as if the student were looking out a window. Here are some examples of the artwork created by our high school students, which is displayed outside the art room. As you can see, we have some very talented art students!
about 1 year ago, Jane Harm
Art Seminar
Castle
Winer Castle
Winter Castle
Did you know ... Elkhorn is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished District—a recognition shared by only 25 other school districts nationwide. EASD students are introduced to STEM subjects such as computer science, biomedical science, and engineering in elementary school through PLTW Launch. In middle school, PLTW Gateway focuses on design and engineering. At the high school level, PLTW allows students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school.
about 1 year ago, Katie Hoffman
PLTW student at computer