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 >
Please follow the link to parent and community resources regarding Coronavirus. https://www.ellsworthschools.org/o/ellsworth-school-department/browse/110073 READ MORE >
The Deadline for Parent/Senior Pages is extended to March 13th, but space is limited. Contact Mrs. Kuvaja at ehsyearbook@ellsworthschools.org or order online at: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/ellsworth_senior_high_school_buy_yearbook_306532/ncLeDndiF0zumvNup72oWaiu 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... READ MORE >
Quarter 2 Honor Roll READ MORE >
Great Sea by Vivianne Walczak won Silver Key Scholastic Art Award READ MORE >
Aurora Burmeister submitted her artwork for the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council 2020 Inclusion Visual Arts Contest, EHS is pleased to announce that the digital artwork was awarded second place. READ MORE >
Please read the linked letter from Amy Boles, Director of Hancock County Technical Center regarding Bridge Year Academy. https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
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 >
Parents: Do You Want to have a Parent Ad for Your Student? This is a perfect place to celebrate how far your student has come and celebrate them with pictures of them through the years and your own personal message to them for them to remember. Full Page $125, Half Page $75, or Quarter Page $40. Seniors: Do You Want to have a page where you can celebrate you and... READ MORE >
Dru Vincent and his dog Rusty continue the ultimate road trip to kick 50 field goals in 50 states. The amazing ‘Down East’ section of Maine in peak fall season near Bar Harbor is featured in the video below, along with Ellsworth High School and the use of the football field for him to kick his field goals. Good luck to Dru as he continues traveling around the... READ MORE >
Senior Selfie Pages order soon! Click here for more information. READ MORE >
Know What Makes A Perfect Gift?! Yearbooks Are on Sale!2019-2020 Yearbook & Spring Supplement are $65 until January 1. After Jan 1 the price goes up to $70 and you can no longer get Name customization, Autograph Insert, and Cover Protector. 2019-2020 Yearbooks can be ordered online at:... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Q1 Honor Roll Students!! READ MORE >
The Friends of Rachel Club at Ellsworth High School is sponsoring a Toy Drive to benefit the Emmaus Center and area children. Please bring a new or gently used toy to place in the box located in front of the main office of Ellsworth High School. Collection dates are December 2nd through the 13th. We hope you will support this worthy cause! Thank you for your... READ MORE >
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 >
Yearbooks Are on Sale!Looking for an Older Yearbook Check these out as well. Contact Mrs. Kuvaja at akuvaja@ellsworthschools.org for more information or to order a Yearbook. 2019-2020 Yearbooks can also be ordered online at: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/ellsworth_senior_high_school_buy_yearbook_306532/ncLeDndiF0zumvNup72oWaiu2019-2020 Yearbook and Spring... READ MORE >
This is our Week #2 Rachel's Challenge Word of the Week!Conscience: the sense or consciousness of moral goodness or blameworthiness of one's own conduct, intentions, or character together with a feeling of obligation to do right or be glad.His conscience led him to be kinder to others and to make wise choices. Have a great week! READ MORE >
Yearbooks are $55 until October 9th. (This includes the 2020 Spring Supplement) On October 10th Yearbooks go up to $65Order in Mrs. Kuvaja’s Room 328 with cash or check (made out to EHS Yearbook) and the order form sent to your child’s email and handed out in advisory or online at:... READ MORE >
Each week we will be featuring a word of the week from the Rachel's Challenge initiative. Our Friends of Rachel Club met last week and is excited to be promoting kindness and compassion initiatives throughout the school. Stay tuned for more information regarding the Friends of Rachel Club! READ MORE >
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 >
All Seniors are required to have two doses of the meningococcal vaccine MCV4, or one dose if received on or after their 16th birthday. Proof of the vaccine needs to be received by September 4, 2019 faxed directly to 207-667-5027. https://bit.ly/2MEa3uv READ MORE >
Jason Anderson, 1999 EHS graduate, has been appointed as the new Visual & Performing Arts Specialist and Washington County Regional Education Representative at the Maine Department of Education. Jason earned degrees at the University of Maine in Vocal Music Education and Conducting. He taught in Vermont and in Houlton for the last 14 years and recently earned a... READ MORE >
Please read the linked letter for an update on required vaccines for seniors. https://bit.ly/2MEa3uv READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Quarter 4 Honor Roll Students! READ MORE >
Tuesday April 9th is the day all juniors in the state of Maine will take the SAT test. We have been planning for weeks to make this day a quiet setting for all juniors to take the test as well as an educational experience for our 9th, 10th, and 12th graders. This year is the first year for awhile we are having juniors take the SAT at EHS. Next Tuesday the day has... READ MORE >
Due to pending inclement weather there is no school today, Monday April 8th. READ MORE >
Emma's work will be displayed at the Ellsworth Public Library on Saturday, April 6th from 4-6. This is the link to Ellsworth High School Senior Emma Henry's Art Capstone Project. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u... READ MORE >
These awesome JMG students competed at the statewide JMG Career Development Conference at Thomas College on Tuesday. JMG’s Career Development Conference (CDC) is an opportunity for juniors and seniors enrolled in JMG to showcase their employability skills as well as knowledge of all aspects of the JMG curriculum. This year at CDC there were roughly 650 students... READ MORE >
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 >
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 >
There are only 30 Yearbooks Left. After February 28 (This Thursday) we cannot order any more, so please get one ASAP. They are $65 (in person) 67.25 (online due to tax) right now and include the 2019 Spring supplement (mailed in the fall). After the 28th the price is $70. (We do payment plans when necessary. Please email akuvaja@ellsworthschools.org if this is... 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 >
I want to thank all the parents that reached out to the Information Technology Department to communicate their concerns regarding emails sent from the notification system that were delayed or not received. We realize that this has been an inconvenience and understand the importance of timely notifications when it comes to your child. Your valued feedback and input... READ MORE >
1st Quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to all students! READ MORE >
Please click this link to access to the 2019 Scholarship Booklet. READ MORE >
Last night a letter was sent out to staff and parents from Superintendent Higgins. The correspondence was sent out as an attachment in email form, a link in a text message and a phone call letting individuals know to check their email. In this type of situation where a letter from our superintendent will be sent out, it will be either sent via an email or link in a... READ MORE >
Click here for the schedule. READ MORE >
Scheduled Performances are: November 30 at 7:00 pm December 1 at 7:00 pm December 2 at 2:00 pm December 6 at 7:00 pm December 7 at 7:00 pm December 8 at 7:00 pm Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Visit the Music, Art and Theatre at Ellsworth High School Facebook Page for additional information. Questions? Contact the Box Office at... READ MORE >
EHS teachers are excited to meet with parents and share their child's academic progress. Please make sure you use the online signup. If you are not able to make the days or times listed please contact the teacher directly via email or contact the main office at 667-4722. *All freshman core teachers meet with parents at the same time. If you have signed up for a... READ MORE >
All students are required to complete a health update each year. I have linked it for your convenience. Please complete and return to the front office. 2018-2019 Health UpdateESD Nursing Staff READ MORE >
Yearbook, Ads, and Additions Pricing (Everything is discounted if you order online at:https://yearbookforever.com/schools/ellsworth_senior_high_school_buy_yearbook_306532) Yearbook & Spring Supplement · Pre-order (Ordered before January 1, 2019) $65 ($62.25 online) · Rushed Order (Ordered after Jan 1, but before March 1, 2019) $70 ($66.50 online)... READ MORE >