Essex Community Schools

The free summer lunch program begins June 3rd! Please reach out to Food Services Director Stephanie Sholes if you have any questions sholess@essex.k12.ia.us.

Daily Announcements for the week of 5/18/2026.
Click the link for the daily announcements each week and updated events.

8th Grade Promotion will be Thursday evening at 6:30 PM.
There will be a 10 AM dismissal on Friday, May 22nd.

https://www.essex.k12.ia.us/o/ecsd/page/daily-announcements

Bella Simmons was recognized for Distinguished Academic Achievement from the Iowa High School Speech Association for achieving a 3.25 or above GPA in classroom work while actively participating in interscholastic individual speech activities. Simmons participated in Original Oratory.
Colt Nelson, Bella Simmons, Aila Valdez, and Piper Maher were recognized for Distinguished Academic Achievement from the Iowa High School Speech Association for achieving a 3.25 or above GPA in classroom work while actively participating in interscholastic large group speech activities. The four participated in Radio Broadcasting.

This is the 4th year the school has won this state award from Secretary of State Paul Pate. The Carrie Chapman Catt Award is awarded to schools with 90% or higher voter registration for the Senior class.

Today students were recognized for their many accomplishments. They received awards for Bronze, Silver and Gold Honor roll as well as growth in their reading and math MAPS testing scores. Students were also recognized for perfect attendance and being positive role models in the classroom!

We are accepting applications for assistant volleyball coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

Members of the Essex Educational Foundation purchased double-sided, plastic corrugated yard signs for Essex graduates. The signage is on display along Highway 48 (near the baseball field) until after graduation. At the end of the month, graduated will be able to take their sign. To donate to the Essex Educational Foundation, go to https://essextrojans.com.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Thank you to Lashier, Bonefas, & Baldwin accounting firm for hosting our career explorations students and to J&M Ag, & J4 Farms for hosting our AFS student from France who got to experience farming in Iowa!

Congratulations to our Essex Trojans and Trojanettes for their performance at the Corner Conference track meet in Bedford.
Isaiah Sholes 1st in high jump.
Ella Sandahl 1st in the 3000m.
Piper Maher, Kylie Valdez, Taylor Juarez, Ella Sandahl placed 1st in the 4x8.

The Essex Community School District held a “Career on Wheels” event Wednesday, April 29 for students as part of the “District Career & Academic Plan” (DCAP). Students learned about careers with Vetter Equipment, Balance 4Ward, Page County Sheriff Department and Clarke's Tree Service. DCAP ensures that career and academic planning is integrated across grades, supported by a dedicated team, and aligned with both student needs and workforce demands, providing a structured, ongoing process for preparing students for postsecondary education, training, or employment.

Elementary students worked hard during Community Service Day beautifying school grounds as well taking time to practice bus evacuations.

Our annual Community Service was a huge success thanks to our hardworking students and staff. Students worked on cleaning up school grounds, flower beds, cleaning out the basement and made their way into the communities parks and roadways.

Boys Basketball Fundraiser Register Below
https://forms.gle/sCKyTckCV1cocoK48

Our first ever Soak A Senior was a splashing success! Thank you to everyone who supported our Senior class today!