Please see the link below for a letter from the EEMS and EHS Nurses regarding updated vaccination requirements starting September 1, 2021. Vaccination Exemption Letter READ MORE >
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Please join us for a hands on day in our EEMS community garden. READ MORE >
Good Morning, I have linked a welcome letter, the return to school plan and the prescreening tool for school attendance. Principal Clifford READ MORE >
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Please use the below link to see the Ellsworth Middle School supply list for the 2021-2022 school year.Ellsworth Middle School Supply List READ MORE >
Hello, We are seeking parent volunteers to support our students during upcoming school events such as the Bike Rodeo (May 22) and Field Days. The volunteer application is linked. Please return completed application to the front office. The volunteer training will be held via zoom on Tuesday, May 18 at 4:00 pm. All volunteers must participate in the training. The... READ MORE >
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The Ellsworth Elementary Middle School online registration portal is now open to register your Kindergartener for the upcoming school year. Please use the link below to find instructions on how to access our online portal and the documentation needed to complete your child's registration. Please remember that children need to be five years old before October 15th... READ MORE >
Downeast Community Partners is now accepting applications for the Pre-K program at EEMS for the program year 2021-2022. For more information click on the links below to see their Pre-K flyer and application. If you have any questions about the Pre-K program call Downeast Community Partners at (207) 610-5187.Pre-K FlyerPre-K Application Program Year 2021-2022 READ MORE >
Grade 3 hybrid students will transition to 5 days a week beginning on May 3. Please know that April 30 will be a non-student day for grade 3 students. Please read the linked update for additional information. https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Important Bus Information for Monday, April 12th Attention Bus 1 parents and students: Great news, Driver Mike is back! Starting Monday April 12, pick up times and drop off times will go back to what they were before Mike went on leave. On another note: We are still working on what bussing will look like for all busses on Monday with adding grade 8 and grade... READ MORE >
Grade 2 Hybrid students will begin attending 5 days a week beginning on April 26. Please note April 16th will be a non-student day so that grade 2 teachers can prepare classrooms for the transition. Click on the link below for additional information. https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
All parents have challenges and during these times parenting can be overwhelming. You are not alone! Are you interested in parent education that doesn’t tell you how to parent? Looking for simple and practical strategies you can adapt to suit your own values, beliefs and needs? Then the Triple P Positive Parenting Program is for you. The benefits can be dramatic... READ MORE >
Attention Grade 4 Parents: Grade 4 students in the hybrid schedule will be transitioning to five days a week beginning on April 12. Please note that April 9 for grade 4 only is a non-student day to allow teachers to prepare the classrooms. Please read linked communication from Mrs. Clifford for additional details.https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Applications are linked below or can be obtained by calling the Superintendent's Office at 664-7100. Complete application package should be returned to the Office of the Superintendent, 66 Main Street, Suite 201, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Ellsworth School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Long Term Substitute TeacherEducational... READ MORE >
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EEMS would like to thank Stanley Subaru, Coastal Auto Parts Napa, Jordan Fernald Funeral Homes, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, and Momo's Cheesecakes for providing lunch and dessert for all Ellsworth School Department Staff. We would like to thank the local community and businesses for their generosity, it is greatly appreciated. READ MORE >
MEDIA RELEASE: Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Available to Eligible Families in April"The FCC recently adopted a Report and Order that established the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. "For more information on the... READ MORE >
Ellsworth High School Registration for ... All students from EEMS planning on attending EHS in the Fall, please call Ms. Long at 667-6261 to schedule an appointment. The dates are March 15, 16, 17, and 18. READ MORE >
All 8th grade students from EEMS planning on attending Ellsworth High School in the Fall, please call Ms. Long at 667-6261 to make an appointment. The dates are: March 15, 16, 17, and 18. READ MORE >
Ms. Mitchell's class took advantage of the sunshine today and made rainbows inside! READ MORE >
Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Roy to our EEMS staff. She will be working with hybrid schedule students on their remote days providing them academic intervention and support. READ MORE >
Last week a notice was sent out with information for EMS parents on how to get their students photos in the yearbook. Inadvertently the contact email had a typo in it. Please see the corrected notice. Thank you!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
100 Days of School Video, click link below! https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Please see the following document for changes to Monday morning's Bus Schedule for 3/8.https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
The Ellsworth Elementary Middle School online registration portal is now open to register your Kindergartener for the upcoming school year. Please use the link below to find instructions on how to access our online portal and the documentation needed to complete your child's registration. Please remember that children need to be five years old before October 15th... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian, Your student will have a chance to participate in this year’s American Heart Association (AHA) Kids Heart Challenge event. AHA uses events like this to help fund heart disease and stroke research throughout the country, including research completed at Jackson Laboratory. This is the 18 year that Ellsworth Schools have participated in this... READ MORE >
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The Ellsworth School Department updated 2020-2021 Maroon/Gray calendar can be viewed using the following link: 2020-2021 Updated Maroon/Gray Calendar The updated calendar can also be found on each school webpage. READ MORE >
Please click on the link below for information on Protocols for In-Person Access to School Board Meetings at Ellsworth City Hall. Protocols for In-Person Access to School Board Meetings READ MORE >
12.16.2020 Letter from the Superintendent READ MORE >
12.15.2020 Letter from the Superintendent READ MORE >
12.01.2020 Letter from the Superintendent READ MORE >
11.30.2020 Letter from the Superintendent READ MORE >
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Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Follow these tips to make your Thanksgiving holiday safer.Celebratin Thanksgving PDFOther Thanksgiving Activities READ MORE >
11-10-2020 Letter from Superintendent Higgins READ MORE >
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Due to a shortage in bus drivers, we are moving to a double run for Bus # 1 which runs up Route 180 to Gary Moore Rd and back. Beginning tomorrow morning through November 4, students that ride Bus # 1 will be picked up beginning at approximately 7:30am and will arrive to school at approximately 8:15am. In the afternoon, those students will depart school starting at... READ MORE >
10-20-2020 Addendum from the Superintendent READ MORE >
10-20-2020 Letter from the Superintendent READ MORE >
Until further notice, all lunches and breakfast are free!!! READ MORE >
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2020-2021 Invitation to Bid for Snow Removal & Salting/Sanding Contracts READ MORE >
Ellsworth School Board Meeting Postponed to Thursday September 10, 2020 The agenda for this evening’s meeting included as its primary item “Discussion and Consideration of Fall Athletics.” In crafting the agenda, we anticipated receiving updated guidance for school sports in advance of the meeting. However, as of today, discussions between the Maine Principals’... READ MORE >
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Here is the 2020-2021 Calendar reflecting the Maroon and Gray days.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBjG_EjJ0t8omKspKSzq4ndqPwAgQw1n/view*Please note that the first day of school - 9/8 at EHS is Freshmen only. All Freshmen both Maroon and Gray will be in attendance. READ MORE >
08.12.2020 Update from Superintendent Higgins READ MORE >
08.07.2020 Update from Superintendent Higgins READ MORE >
Dear ESD families, One unseen impact of the Coronavirus event is that school children have not had the typical opportunities to visit their primary care provider for their required immunizations. Maine CDC is holding Catch Up Immunization Clinics in DHHS Offices and other sites throughout the state to provide these immunizations. Public Health Nurses will be... READ MORE >
As our summer learning is winding down we wanted to send out a reminder to please return your students device at your earliest convenience between the hours of 7 - 3:30 in the school entry way with all devices being returned by August 3rd. Our IT Department will be working hard to check your students device, upgrade and repair them as necessary. They will need as... READ MORE >
Annual Household Information Update: As we are working hard to keep our school families informed over these strange months we are asking that you complete our annual household information update to make sure we have the most current contact information on file. We have moved to an online version in our Infinite Campus portal https://mecloud1.infinitecampu... If... READ MORE >
Starting this week, the Ellsworth School Department will begin asking guardians to complete the annual household information update form online. In order to complete this, at least one guardian per household will need to have an Infinite Campus portal account. To access the portal you will need to go... READ MORE >
Please see the below links regarding Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you! Kindergarten Registration Notice Incoming Kindergarten Parent Letter READ MORE >
Please see the below links regarding Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you!Kindergarten Registration NoticeIncoming Kindergarten Parent Letter READ MORE >
Downeast Community Partners is now accepting Head Start/Pre-K applications for the school year 2020/2021. The program runs 4 mornings per week, September through May at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School. For more information call Downeast Community Partners at (207) 610-5187. An application form can be found below:2020/2021 Pre-K Application form READ MORE >
Mr. Norwood has put together this video to let you all know how much we miss you! READ MORE >
It is that time of year as we are beginning to look ahead to our incoming Kindergarten class for the fall of 2020! If your child turns 5 on or before October 15th, 2020 then this packet is for you! As we get ready to welcome your student to our school we would like to reach out to families and get their addresses so that we can begin the registration process. If... READ MORE >
In response to the concern over the Coronavirus, the school counseling staff has identified some resources to guide caregivers in how to talk to children about the virus. Children benefit from factual, age appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk with concrete instruction about how to avoid infections and spread of disease. Teaching... READ MORE >
The Kindergarten registration scheduled for March 23rd and 26th have been postponed. New dates will be posted to our website and FaceBook page as soon as the information is available. Thank you. READ MORE >
Please follow the link to parent and community resources regarding Coronavirus. https://www.ellsworthschools.org/o/ellsworth-school-department/browse/110073 READ MORE >
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION / SCREENING Ellsworth Elementary/Middle School will be holding its Kindergarten registration on Monday, March 23 and Thursday March 26. This year we will be registering students by hourly appointments. The hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23rd and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 26th. Parents may call... READ MORE >
Safety of your children is our highest priority, due to increased violations of passed school buses, as motorists be vigilant and report any illegal passing of school buses to the Ellsworth Police Department. According to Maine state law, it is illegal to pass a school bus stopped in any lane of traffic with red lights flashing where there are one or more lanes... READ MORE >
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Boys Varsity Basketball awards night at Pat's Pizza on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 pm. READ MORE >
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As you may know, cases of flu and flu-like illness have been identified in Maine. Please take a moment to review the attached information sheets. Flu Prevention and Diagnosis Information READ MORE >
There are still Pre-K/Head Start openings for the 2019-2020 school year! An application can be obtained by using this link: https://bit.ly/2RJUL9EAn application for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year can be obtained by using this link: https://bit.ly/2RLhBhb READ MORE >
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Good Morning,Friday, December 20th students will be dismissed at 11:45AM to begin the holiday break. READ MORE >
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To support the increased number of families experiencing difficult times, the Ellsworth School Department “Lunch Box” program provides balanced and nutritious meals to children who, due to difficult and challenging circumstances in their or their families’ lives, are not able to afford breakfast and lunch in our schools, specifically those who do not meet the... READ MORE >
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Retake picture day is Friday, November 8, 2019. If you need a picture envelope, you can pick them up in the office. READ MORE >
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Screenings for vision and hearing, along with weight and height, will start this week for the grades K, 1, 3, 5 and 7! The wonderful Hancock County Technical Center will have licensed CNA's performing the screening. If you have any questions, please let me know. Christine Reinig, RNSchool Nurse EEMS READ MORE >
Wednesday, October 2 is picture day for students in PreK through Grade 4 at EEMS. There are additional picture order forms in the front office if you need one. Grades 5 - 8 will have their picture day on Thursday, October 3. READ MORE >
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Ellsworth School Department will be starting the auto-notification for student attendance on Tuesday, September 9. The auto-notification is intended to be a communication tool between the school and home. If a student has been marked absent or tardy by a teacher, this will trigger a call, email and text to the parent to communicate that the student was not in... READ MORE >
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Coach Shane has the following schedule for "kick around" Starting next week Tuesday August 6th, Wednesday August 7th, Thursday August 8th 4-530 Wilson Field READ MORE >
Ellsworth Elementary/Middle School will be holding a final Kindergarten registration on Tuesday, August 20, at 5:00 p.m. This will give parents that have not already registered their child for the 2019-2020 school year an opportunity to do so. Parents may call Mrs. Cox at 667-6241 ext. 2 if you have any questions. Children need not be present. The screening process... READ MORE >
Boys SoccerPlease contact Mr. Downs at mdowns@ellsworthschools.org if you are interested in "kick around" prior to the start of the school year Girls SoccerCoach Shane has the following schedule for "kick around"Starting next week Tuesday August 6th, Wednesday August 7th, Thursday August 8th4-530 Wilson Field READ MORE >
6/11/2019 – Due to 1A being closed to traffic, there is the possibility of students on Bus 31 being late arriving home. He is going to reverse his run and drop off Happytown Road first and then continue on his route and drop off students in the vicinity of the Bangor Road. Bus #6 may also may be late for student on 1A. Should 1A open prior to the... READ MORE >
🗳 Tomorrow Tuesday June 11th, 2019 is Election Day! Check out the information below on where and when you can vote. 📣 City of Ellsworth School Budget Validation Special Municipal Referendum Election ⏰ Residents of Ellsworth can register and vote at their designated ward on Election Day (June 11, 2019) from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. 📍 Ward One 1 City Hall Plaza 2nd... READ MORE >
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Attention Parents. Bus #8 students will be arriving home late today due to driver illness. Those students will be leaving EEMS about 3:15. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding. READ MORE >
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Ellsworth Elementary Middle School (EEMS) is looking for RFPs related to building dugouts for our softball field. Submissions are due May 15th at Central Office of Ellsworth School District (ESD) by 4pm. Work must be completed before June 30, 2019. Attributes of RFP: Must mirror the baseball dugouts (plans provided by EEMS and McCullough engineering). Plans are... READ MORE >
The Ellsworth School Department has approved the following changes to the current year school calendar as a result of the number of storm days used to date. The changes will maintain the EHS graduation date of Friday June 14 and allow students to fulfill the required number of student school days. The changes are as follows: Adjust five Friday PLC early... READ MORE >
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Spring sports at EEMS is underway. To keep updated on the most current information please use Daily Sports Schedule Link off the website. I have linked it here for your convenience. Daily Sports ScheduleSpring Sports Game and Meet Schedule READ MORE >
Due to pending inclement weather there is no school today, Monday April 8th. READ MORE >
Dear EEMS Parents: We are writing today to inform you of changes we will be implementing in our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures to enhance the safety of students, staff and parents and to request your assistance in those efforts. To make our drop off and pick up procedure safer and more efficient, we will be initiating the following measures... READ MORE >
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Greg Marley, Clinical Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Maine (NAMI-Maine) will be hosting a Community Presentation on suicide prevention and response at the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School on Monday April 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For more information, please see the attached flyer or contact Nicole, Suicide Prevention Coordinator... READ MORE >
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Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School Principal (Grades K-4) The Ellsworth School Department is accepting applications for an outstanding leadership opportunity. We are seeking candidates who: Demonstrate commitment to excellence in education and in meeting the needs of all students; Have previous successful elementary school... READ MORE >
Please join us at Ellsworth High School on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:00-8:00PM for our annual 8th grade Open House. This is a lively evening of information with the 8th grader and 8th grade parent in mind. You will be able to talk with teachers, coaches and current students. Teachers will explain course offerings and showcase assessments completed by... READ MORE >
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Many students have come to the office sharing concerns about the Momo Challenge being shared and discussed on social media sites. The Momo challenge ask kids to do things that may cause personal harm to themselves and others. I have linked an article from News Center Maine discussing the situation. https://www.newscentermaine.co... In summary of the article: ... READ MORE >
Research demonstrates that good student health and well-being is directly linked academic achievement. Part of a healthy lifestyle is a nutritious and balanced diet and eating regular meals. In support of that research and in response to the increased number of families experiencing difficult times, the Ellsworth School Department has initiated a new program... READ MORE >
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We will be holding a volunteer training on Wednesday, February 6, at EEMS in the Middle School Library. The time will be from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The next training will take place on April 3. That training will also be held in the MS Library from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. READ MORE >
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November Menu (Grades 2-8) READ MORE >
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Click here for the October K-1 lunch menu. READ MORE >
School Picture Day Reminder: October 5, 2018 is picture day for grades 5-8. READ MORE >
Picture Day for Kindergarten through Grade 4 students will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2018. Watch for the order forms to come home with your student(s). READ MORE >
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