The Elsberry School District is experiencing significant plumbing issues affecting all of our restrooms. Therefore, we will dismiss school at 11:00am today. There will be no after school programming at Explorer’s Club or E2.
Current job postings for certified and non-certified positions are available at https://www.elsberryschools.com/page/human-resources
Amanda Seeley has been a member of the ESD staff for 22 years. Now her primary role is elementary principal. Her journey to become an educator started at home. My mom was a teacher and so was my grandma on my dad's side. They both inspired me to become a teacher!
Today Dr. Tim Reller announced that the Elsberry School District has received a safety and security grant from DESE. This grant will allow the district to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator for each building, bleeding control kits for each classroom and update our classroom intercom system and video surveillance system.
Mike Boedeker is the Elsberry High School Principal. Right now when not at school, you most likely find him at the ballpark with his own children. What is on his bucket list? He would like to go to every MLB Ballpark or travel on a road-trip to watch the St. Louis Blues.
Elsberry School 2022-2023 PK-8 Yearbooks are on sale now! Click the link to order. Sales end June 16th. https://bit.ly/44gICfL
Happy Principals' Day! We look forward to telling you in person tomorrow.
National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation week is ending. The ESD was awarded a 21st CCLC grant in fall 2011 to start Explorer's Club. In 2016 a new grant expanded to include E2 at the middle school level. Both programs continue today. Thank you to all of the staff, teachers, and bus drivers who work at EC and E2 currently and those who have been a part of afterschool througout the years.
Summer School Enrollment starts today!
We need one online form filled out for each child in your family. Please have all forms completed by May 16.
https://forms.gle/fZxdaSAVgA2nrgJj6
We made the news!
"We are proud of the work done by our students and staff through some challenging circumstances during the last few years. The recently released APR reflects this work and also identifies some areas of improvement that we will focus on in the coming years." - Dr. Tim Reller, superintendant
https://bit.ly/3HiP389
Kari Shipley, the elementary secratary, is in her 12th year at the ESD. She hopes students remember her as a kind and caring adult in their life. Many of us will remember her flair for decorating, celebrating, and her plethora of dancing solar toys.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are so lucky to have all of you brightening up our offices and our days!
Give your bus driver an extra special shout out today on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Feel free to post your shout out in the comments!
We are so grateful for the Friends of Elsberry Literacy and the annual book give away that provides every student K-12 with a free book. If you would like to support F.O.E.L. or know more about it, please contact Karin Busiere at kbusiere@elsberry.k12.mo.us.
Levi Jacyna is in his fourth year as a member of the EHS and EMS staff. When asked why he wanted to become a teacher he said the impact my high school coaches had on me led me to want to do the same for the future generations!
Missouri Broadband Access Survey
Economic Development (DED) and the University of Missouri (MU) are conducting a survey to better understand the needs for internet broadband access statewide. The survey asks households about existing internet use – devices, connections, and applications – and barriers to use such as financial obstacles and training and assistance needs. The survey takes about six minutes and is open to all Missourians age 18 and up. Responses will be accepted through mid-May 2023
https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8q8caG1Y3BYy8Ky
Last Thursday we had some special lunch guests. Students enjoyed eating with members of the Elsberry Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Photo Credits LCSO SRO
Elsberry High School's juniors, seniors, and their guests gathered Saturday night for prom, Vegas style. Go to our YouTube channel to watch the students as they are announced during the annual EHS Prom Grand March. https://bit.ly/3KFaQrv
The ESD April School Board Meeting included swearing in the board members elected on April 4. From left to right standing to say their oath are Margaret Byers, Megan Pratt, and Matt Hartley. The board elected Adam Heitman (seated) as the new school board president.
Susan Painter has been an employee of the ESD for 14 years. Susan really cares about all students and hopes for their success in life and school. Her advice to students is "Everyone fails at a point in their life and how you use it is how you learn from it."
