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Miss Essex Pageant

The annual little Miss/Miss Essex pageant was held Sunday, August 24, in Trojan Hall. Crowned little Miss Essex was Allee Racine, daughter of Joe & Shelby Racine. Crowned Miss Essex was Aila Valdez, daughter of Doug & Danielle Miller. First runner ups were Little Miss Mia Martin and Miss Halle Riley. Second runner ups were Little Miss Paige Johnson & Scarlett Ward (tie) and Miss Ella Sandahl. Also Competing were Piper Maher, . . .

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Iowa Shrine Bowl

Every member of Essex cheer was invited to participate in the Iowa Shrine Bowl Saturday, July 19. Pictured are, from left, back row, Ella Sandahl, Taylor Juarez, Isabella Donnelly, and Bella Simmons. Front row, from left, Kylie Valdez, Halle Riley, Aila Valdez, and Kirsten Kalkas. The team is coached by Mary Ohnmacht. 

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October 2025
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October 1, 2025
7:15amFFA Chapter Meeting
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October 2, 2025
TBDFFA NWMSU Contest Day
4:30pmXC @ ShenandoahShenandoah High School
5:30pmJV VB @ StantonStanton High School
7:00pmVarsity VB @ StantonStanton High School
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October 3, 2025
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
4:00pmJH VB vs StantonAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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October 4, 2025
9:00amClarinda Band JamboreeClarinda downtown
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October 6, 2025
All DayI-Smile for 1st-5th
4:00pmXC @ Platteview
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October 7, 2025
4:00pmJH VB vs HamburgAllen Stuart Gymnasium
5:00pmSenior Night Allen Stuart Gymnasium
5:30pmVarsity VB vs Hamburg (Senior Night)Allen Stuart Gymnasium
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October 8, 2025
All DayStudent Council Trip to Midland Humane Society
TBDLast Day of FFA Fruit Sales
4:00pm to 6:00pmFFA Thank a Farmer at the New Coop
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October 9, 2025
All DayProgress Report DueEssex Community School
9:45amTarkio Tech
5:30pmJV VB @ East AtchisonFairfax High School
7:00pmVarsity VB @ East AtchisonFairfax High School
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October 10, 2025
All DaySpeech Coaches Convention
10:00am to 2:30pmSWCC Career Fair 10th-12th grades
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
7:00pmVarsity FB @ FMFremont Mills High School
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October 11, 2025
All DaySpeech Coaches Convention
7:15amBountiful Baskets Pick- Up Location
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October 13, 2025
TBDCorner Conference Varsity VB TournamentTBD
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October 14, 2025
All DayCorner Conference Varsity VB TournamentTBD
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October 15, 2025
9:00amIWCC Visit
3:00pmFFA Greenhand Fire UpAtlantic High School
6:00pmBoard Meeting
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October 16, 2025
4:30pmXC @ Mt AyrMt Ayr Golf Course
6:00pmCorner Conference Varsity VB Tournament @ FMFremont Mills High School
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October 17, 2025
All DayEnd of 1st QTR
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
7:00pmVarsity FB @ Stanton vs Melcher-DallasStanton High School
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October 20, 2025
All DayVarsity VB RegionalsTBD
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October 21, 2025
All DayJH CC Vocal Festival @ EssexEssex Community School
5:00pmJH CC Vocal Festival ConcertAllen Stuart Gymnasium
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October 22, 2025
All DayVarsity VB RegionalsTBD
All DayK-8 1st Quarter Grades DueEssex Community School
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October 23, 2025
All DayXC State Qualifying MeetTBD
All DayMidterm Progress Reports DueEssex Community School
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October 24, 2025
All DayFB PlayoffsTBD
All DayK-12 Makerspace FridayEssex Community School
1:30pm1:30 Early Dismissal
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October 25, 2025
All DayEYS Volleyball Tournament in the Allen Stuart Gymnasium
7:15amBountiful Baskets Pick- Up Location
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October 27, 2025
All DayVarsity VB RegionalsTBD
7:15amFFA Officer Meeting
6:00pmNHS InductionTrojan Hall
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October 28, 2025
All DayNational FFA Convention
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October 29, 2025
No School1:30 Early Dismissal
All DayVarsity VB RegionalsTBD
All DayNational FFA Convention
4:00pm to 8:00pmParent Teacher Conferences 4-8 PM
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October 30, 2025
All DayNational FFA Convention
All DayNo School- Parent Teacher Conferences
8:00amParent Teacher Conferences 8AM-12PM
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October 31, 2025
All DayNo School- Teacher Comp Day
All DayFB PlayoffsTBD
All DayNational FFA Convention
All DayHalloween
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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, Mr.Gregg Cruickshank, Superintendent, 111 Forbes St, Essex, IA 51638; Phone 712-379-3114; Email: cruickshankg@essex.k12.ia.us