
Did you have a new hobby on your New Year's Resolutions list? Maybe you want to learn a new instrument? Our EMS and EHS musicians continue to grow under the direction of Mrs. Rebecca Cooper.





Happy New Year! We are looking forward to seeing our students back at school on Tuesday, January 3.


January 2nd-7th
Monday 2nd
VG vs Louisiana @ Clopton Tourney game time 7:30 bus at 5:45
Tuesday 3rd
VB vs Wright City @ Clopton Tourney game time 6:00 bus at 4:45
Wednesday 4th
VG vs TBD @ Clopton Tourney game time 7:30 bus at 5:45
JVB vs Wright City @ Winfield Tourney game time 6:30 bus at 5:30 (New MS Gym)
Thursday 5th
VB vs TBD @ Clopton Tourney game time 7:30 bus at 5:45
JVB vs TBD @ Winfield Tourney game time 5:00 bus at 4:00
Friday 6th
VG vs TBD @ Clopton Tourney game time TBD
Saturday 7th
VB vs TBD @ Clopton Tourney game time TBD
JVB vs TBD @ Winfield Tourney game time TBD
Tournament Brackets are Attached.





Special shout out to the 6th man who lends support from the stands. Our student section has been loud and proud.
Don't miss the girls home game tonight against the Blue Knights. The boys play at home against the Blue Knights on Tuesday. JV starts at 6 p.m. both evenings.
Photo credit to Judah Byers



Reminder that school will be in session on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Wednesday school dismisses at 12:35 pm.

Mr. Boedeker is our biggest Blues fan and as a surprise for his birthday, we were joined by Louie the Blues mascot at lunch.




Christmas Spirit Week competition starts Monday!


Jingle all the way to school on Monday!


Clopton basketball tournament brackets for girls and boys



Congratulations to Rory Klump for being selected the November Artist of the Month! Rory is the daughter of Jarrod and Kerry Klump.


Marking your calendar and checking it twice!


The EHS basketball girls set the standard at home last night with a conference win over Clopton. If you didn't make it to the game, you missed a great example of teamwork.


Caleb Johnson has been a member of our Braves staff for 4 years. He also coaches throughout the year. His advice for students is to give your best everyday and know that everything you want in life can be achieved. You just have to go out and earn it!


The December EHS student of the month is Jacob Heitman. He is the son of Daniel and Wendy Heitman.


Santagrams are on sale!


Mark Your Calendars for Thursday, December 15.
Winter Concert Information
Middle School Bands 6 p.m.
High School Ensembles 7 p.m.


Mrs. Michele Schaffer has been a member of our science department for six years. Her advice to students is even if you do not like what you're learning, try to take away one piece of each lesson. It might just be a skill or strategy you can use in your daily life.


ELSBERRY HIGH SCHOOL Absentee/Retake Day Picture Day is:
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken.
If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day.
(Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.)
FOR ABSENT STUDENTS-
CLICK HERE TO ORDER
https://bit.ly/3d5xlt3
www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Online Pre-Order Password: 3G9Q2Z2U

ELSBERRY HIGH SCHOOL – WINTER SPORTS PHOTOS
Sports Picture Day is Thursday, December 1, 2022
ALL ATHLETES WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED FOR MEDIA PURPOSES.
NEW! ONLY ONLINE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
(Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.)
CLICK HERE TO ORDER
http://bit.ly/3Ut0OgV
www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Online Pre-Order Password: ELHS2713


NHS organized a blood drive last week. In total there were 35 appointments made and 22 whole blood donations were collected. Our Elsberry NHS blood drive collection will possibly be used to save 66 lives. A blood donation is a gift that saves lives.



