Quick Links
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation

Essex Community Schools

Main Navigation

Loading...

Iowa Cheer Honor Squad

Kirsten Kalkas was selected to represent Essex for the Iowa Cheer Honor Squad. The Iowa Cheerleading Coaches’ Association and the Iowa High School Athletic Association are proud to sponsor the Iowa Cheer Honor Squad. This squad will perform at the half time of the two Iowa High School Football Championship Games on Friday, November 17, 2023. There will be almost 250 cheerleaders participating in this event, representing ICCA . . .

Link to article: Iowa Cheer Honor Squad

NHS New Inductees

Essex High School held its annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 9, in Trojan Hall.  Existing members Tony Racine, Brooke Burns and Tori Burns welcomed new members Bradley Franks, Cynthia Swain, and Lydia Edwards. The EHS NHS Chapter is under the advisement of Kathleen Johnson. (Photo provided) 

Link to article: NHS New Inductees

FFA National Convention

Along with 72,000 other people, Essex FFA Officers (from left to right) Mariska Kirchert, Tony Racine, Addy Resh, and Lydia Edwards traveled to Indianapolis for the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo that was held from November 1-4. During their time there our officers were able to network, explore careers in agriculture, hear from keynote speakers, and learn new skills to help them grow into the next future leaders of America! The . . .

Link to article: FFA National Convention
December 2023
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1
December 1, 2023
8:00am to 1:00pmAIM Career Fair- IWCC Clarinda campus 8-1PMIWCC
1:30pmearly dismissalEssex Community School
3:30pm to 5:30pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
5:00pmJV Boys Basketball @ Fremont MillFremont Mills High School
6:00pmGirls Varsity Basketball @ Fremont MillsFremont Mills High School
7:15pmBoys Varsity Basketball @ Fremont MillsFremont Mills High School
2
3 4
December 4, 2023
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
6:00pmVarsity Girls Basketball @ Red Oak Red Oak CSD
7:30pmJV Girls Basketball @ Red OakRed Oak CSD
5
December 5, 2023
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
6:00pmGirls Varsity Basketball vs. HamburgEssex High School Gym
7:15pmBoys Varsity Basketball vs. HamburgEssex High School Gym
6
December 6, 2023
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
3:45pm to 5:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
5:00pmJH Boys @ East AtchisonTarkio Activity Center 110th N 13th street
7
December 7, 2023
All DayProgress Report DueEssex Community School
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
3:45pm to 5:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
6:30pmPK-12 Winter Concert
8
December 8, 2023
1:30pmearly dismissalEssex Community School
1:30pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 1:45-3:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
3:30pm to 5:30pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
7:15pmVarsity Boys Basketball @ ShenandoahShenandoah High School
9
December 9, 2023
All DayACT TestTBD
All DayBoys Wrestling Meet @ LenoxLenox High School
9:00am to 11:00amSanta's Workshop in Trojan Hall 9-11 AMTrojan Hall
6:00pmStaff Holiday PartyEssex Opera House
10
December 10, 2023
TBDValley Dance practice in Allen Stuart Gymnasium
11
December 11, 2023
All DayStudent Council @ MHS
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
3:45pm to 5:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
12
December 12, 2023
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
5:00pmJH Boys @ StantonStanton High School
6:00pmGirls Varsity Basketball @ StantonStanton High School
7:30pmVarsity Boys Basketball @ StantonStanton High School
13
December 13, 2023
All Day"A Christmas Carol" PlayOmaha Community Playhouse
8:45amNHS Blood Drive RecruitmentEssex
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
3:45pm to 5:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
14
December 14, 2023
All DayCC Girls & Boys Wrestling Meet @ East MillsEast Mills High School
TBDElementary Movie @ Hamburg Theatre
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
3:45pm to 5:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
15
December 15, 2023
All DayValley Dance perform during half time- Varsity games
All DayFFA Meeting during HRAg Room
1:30pmearly dismissalEssex Community School
3:30pm to 5:30pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
4:00pmJH Boys vs SidneyEssex High School Gym
5:00pm to 11:00pm5th Quarter @ East Gym
6:00pmGirls Varsity Basketball vs SidneyEssex High School Gym
7:30pmBoys Varsity Basketball vs SidneyEssex High School Gym
16
December 16, 2023
All DayVarsity Girls & Boys Wrestling Meet @ ShenShenandoah High School
1718
December 18, 2023
All DayJV Girls & Boys Wrestling Meet @ ShenShenandoah High School
All DayElementary Christmas Shop
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
3:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
5:00pmJH Boys @ Heartland ChristianIowa West Field House
7:30pmVarsity Boys @ Heartland ChristianIowa West Field House
19
December 19, 2023
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
1:30pmearly dismissalEssex Community School
3:45pm to 5:45pmHS Girls Basketball Practice- 3:45-5:30Allen Stuart Gymnasium
5:00pmJH Boys vs East MillsEssex High School
20
December 20, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas Break
All DayHS Girls Basketball Practice- TBAAllen Stuart Gymnasium
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
6:00pmSchool Board Meeting
21
December 21, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
All DayHS Girls Basketball Practice- TBAAllen Stuart Gymnasium
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
22
December 22, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
All DayHS Girls Basketball Practice- TBAAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:30pm to 5:30pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
23
2425
December 25, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
All DayMerry Christmas!
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
26
December 26, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
27
December 27, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
28
December 28, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
All DayHS Girls Basketball Practice- TBAAllen Stuart Gymnasium
1:00pm to 3:00pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
29
December 29, 2023
All DayNo school- Christmas breakEssex Community School
All DayHS Girls Basketball Practice- TBAAllen Stuart Gymnasium
3:30pm to 5:30pmPickleball @ East GymEssex Community School
30
31
 Events for Selected Date
TimeDescriptionLocation
Tap dates to see events
Essex CSD offers the following CTE Programs: ● Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources ● Business, Finance, Marketing and Management ● Human Services ● Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Essex School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Dr. Mike Wells, Superintendent, 111 Forbes St, Essex, IA 51638; Phone 712-379-3114; Email: wellsm@essex.k12.ia.us