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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
EHS has a new referral system for Mental Health Services.Ellsworth High School is excited to announce that we areembarking on a new pilot program to assist with school-basedmental health referrals and support services delivery. As part ofour Freshdesk system, you will now be able to submit a “helpticket” specifically for mental health assistance.Click on the link... 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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Ellsworth High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll 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 >
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 >