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

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

The Junior Health class has been learning about how volunteering can be beneficial for mental health and they put this to good use by volunteering at the Open Door Mission Timberlake Outreach Center for a day. The class also went on a tour of the facility to learn about all the ways they help people and further volunteering opportunities. It was a fun and enjoyable day!

There will be no extracurricular activities or practices after school today due to the impending inclement weather.

Boys varsity track placed 4th overall with a total of 70 points at this weeks meet in Lenox!
Isaiah Sholes received 1st in high jump
Ashon Kline received 1st in long jump
Rhys Chambers received 4th in shot put
Sprint medley received 2nd- Dominic Kirk, Ben King, Mark Cabeen, Jesse Johnson-Wityk
Distance medley received 2nd- Mark Cabeen, Damien Aradanas, Clayton Diehl, Jesse Johnson- Wityk
Isaiah Sholes received 3rd in the 100 m
Ashon Kline received 3rd in the 200 m
Jesse Johnson- Wityk received 5th in the 800 m
4x200 received 2nd- Ashon Kline, Isaiah Sholes, Mark Cabeen, Dominic Kirk
4x100 received 3rd- Ashon Kline, Isaiah Sholes, Mark Cabeen, Dominic Kirk

Today some of our students had a chance to learn about the planets and stars in our planetarium!