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Please help us welcome Greg Pflasterer to our school district. He works in both the middle and high school buildings. You will also see him helping out during the middle school girls basketball season.
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September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most. Anyone in need of crisis support for themselves or someone else should call or text 988.
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Check out the new all sports season pass! Passes are being sold now at the gate of any event. Pay once and attend EHS and EMS athletic competitions for the entire 2022-2023 school year. Passes cannot be accepted for post season play.
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Thank you to our local Casey's Convenience Store and store manager, Emily Wilson, for providing fresh blueberry muffins for teachers and staff today!
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We are excited to introduce our new elementary counselor, Miss Katelynn Hammett. She has already visited every elementary classroom as part of our weekly counseling schedule.
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Noon, August 31- Our internet and all phone service is currently restored.
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Notice: Wednesday, August 31. We are currently experiencing internet, phone and cell service outages district wide. Posted at 9 a.m.
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Please help us welcome Nichole Heil to her paraprofessional position.
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Please help us welcome Mrs. Sara Schoeman to our EMS special education department.
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Congratulations to the EHS softball team for winning the Montgomery County Tournament today. They defeated Russellville 9-2 in the championship game.
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Thank you People's Bank and Trust for providing donuts for our staff today! We appreciate your support!
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Please help us welcome Mr. Nick Lindley. We are excited he is part of our fifth grade team at EMS.
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Mr. Christopher Martin is the new government and history teacher at EHS. Please help Mr. Martin feel welcome in our school and community. He will also be assisting with middle school basketball.
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Thank you to all of the sponsors, hole sponsors, golfers, coaches and volunteers that make the annual Elsberry Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament at Sun Valley Golf Course a huge success. Every donation supports EHS and EMS athletics.
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We are so grateful for our custodial staff who work extra hard all summer getting our buildings ready for the new school year. This crew works under the supervision of Jeanne Ogden. Last, but not least, a shout out to our summer crew for all of your extra help.
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ESD Bus Route I
Mr. Paul LaBanca, transportation director, will be in the elementary gym tonight, Thursday, August 18, during Back to School night from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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ESD Bus Routes E-H
Mr. Paul LaBanca, transportation director, will be in the elementary gym tonight, Thursday, August 18, during Back to School night from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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ESD Bus Routes A-D
Mr. Paul LaBanca, transportation director, will be in the elementary gym tonight, Thursday, August 18 during Back to School night from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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Please help us welcome Julie Hunter-Skirvin to Elsberry High School. We look forward to having her as a paraprofessional on our staff.
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