“What a blessing it is to love books.”—Elizabeth von Arnim
Happy Valentine's Day!
Update: For the girls game tonight there will only be a Varsity game starting at 6:30.
Jodi Dormire has been a member of the EHS English team for 6 years. If she won the lottery she would still sub (ya know, because of the shortage), build a performing arts theater for EHS, invest, and start an animal rescue.
We are so proud of our February EHS Students of the Month
Desitny Killian is the daughter of David and Valeria Killian
Addyson Steele is the daughter of Tony and Ronel Steele
Don’t forget that you have plans this Tuesday, February 14 to show some love at Orange Out the Night.
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? You can find the menus on the app or on the website. https://www.elsberryschools.com/page/menus
February 13th - 17th, FFA Week
Monday 13th
-Voter Registration Booth available during LunchJV/VG vs Montgomery 6pm start (2 quarters of JV)
Little Indians will perform at the halftime of Varsity game
Tuesday 14th
JV/VB vs Montgomery 6pm start (Orange Out the Night)
Wednesday 15th
FFA Food for America
Thursday 16th
Voter Registration Booth available during Lunch
JVG/JVB vs Silex 6pm start (2 quarters of JVB)
Friday 17th
VG/VB vs Silex 6pm start (Senior Night)
Apparel and Textiles class recently finished sewing their second project, a pair of shorts! Mrs. Jones taught her students how to effectively place a pattern, cut and refine their sewing skills. Check out this fashion show!
Students 17.5 and older are encouraged to register to vote on Wednesday, February 15 during lunch. Staff from the Lincoln County Clerks office will be present to complete registrations. All you need to register is a valid Missouri I.D. You can also follow the QR code to register online via the Missouri Secretary of State website.
FFA Week is February 13-17
ACT Prep Information
Lillian Hassel is a junior at EHS. She has been selected as the January Art Student of the Month. Lillian is the daughter of Jacob and Tabitha Gabel.
Be sure to check out the ART IN THE CITY display featuring Elsberry High School students at Progress Park Center in Wentzville. This display is open for viewing now and will run through the month of March.
Students featured: Rory Klump, Cody Ford, Abbie Baldwin, Grace White, Jaydin Irving, Melissa Aguilera, Gia Smith, Mya Pflasterer, Alessandra DeMarco, Ashlyn Javaux, Elizabeth Hollingsworth, Seth Miller, Ella Barber, Adriana Gruber, and Kassidy Flynn.
The display is located in the main lobby of Progress Park Center. Artwork can be viewed any time during regular operating hours:
Progress Recreation Center (968 Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385)
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Be sure to invite your friends and family to go see this great display of artwork.
In honor of National School Counselors Week we wanted to tell you about some yearly activities that just wouldn't be the same or possibly even exist without Miss Towery.
-College and Career Week
-FAFSA night
-Freshmen Orientation
- Pike Lincoln Technical Center Field Trip
-Homecoming Activities with Student Senate
-Senior Awards Night
The ESD works with multiple local agencies to help meet the needs of our students. During National School Counselors week we wanted to recognize the extra counselors that come into our buildings to support our students. We are thankful for the extra support services and resources these organizations and individuals provide. These services are paid for by the Lincoln County Resource Board via local sales tax dollars.
Youth In Need: Jessalyn, Kimberly, and Yamilet
Compass:Julie, Brandon, Nikki, and Kylie
St. Joachim and Ann: Ellen
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” -Stephen King
Find yourself a great book at the EHS library!
What an accomplishment!
Kim Jones has been a member of the Elsberry School District staff for 23 years. She is also a class of 1984 Elsberry Alumni. She hopes all of her students remember that she was there for them if they needed something.
Last call for Valentine's Day Candy Grams! Due Wednesday, Februay 8.
In honor of National School Counselors Week we wanted to give you a sneak peak into the life of a counselor.
A typical day for Miss Towery as EHS counselor
- greeting students
- enrolling new students
- updating student information
- meeting with students in crises
- goal setting with struggling students
- assisting with college and career planning
- coordinating with outside counseling agencies
- parent phone calls
- teacher meetings and professional development
- visiting with students during lunch
- high school testing coordinator duties
-Providing and gathering scholarship information
-Sponsoring and organizing student organizations like student senate
-Providing guidance lessons in the classroom
-Being a positive role model for students and staff
- E2 site coordinator, after school program
