There will be no basketball workouts today due to weather conditions.

There will be no morning weights this morning due to weather.

The Essex baseball ⚾️ vs Hamburg game times have been adjusted. Game time on 6/12 in Essex will be at 6:30 pm. Game time vs Hamburg on 6/16 at Hamburg will be at 7 pm.

We are hiring for a K – 12 Physical Education Teacher Opening. Contact Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank at 402-404-9869 or cruickshankg@essex.k12.ia.us to express your interest and receive more information concerning the application process.

This evening's softball 🥎 game vs Griswold has been moved to 6:30 PM. Varsity Baseball ⚾️ will remain at the same time!

The Essex softball 🥎 game tonight vs East Mills has been moved to East Mills. Game time is 5:30 pm. There will be no concession stand tonight.

Tonight’s Bedford softball 🥎 and baseball ⚾️ games are postponed. We will play double headers June 19 in Essex starting at 5:30 pm.

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.

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

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.