Link to article: NHS Blood Drive November 6thOct 13, 2025
Please join us at the Opera House in Essex, Iowa on November 6th for the NHS Scholarship Blood Drive. Email johnsonka@essex.k12.ia.us or call the office at 712-379-3114 or visit RedCrossBlood.org to set up an appointment.
Link to article: Miss Essex PageantAug 25, 2025
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, Mariska Kichert, and Taylor Juarez.
Link to article: Immediate OpeningAug 15, 2025
Please contact humev@essex.k12.ia.us or cruickshankg@essex.k12.ia.us if you are interested.
Link to article: Iowa Shrine BowlJul 29, 2025
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.
Link to article: Revive Your Glory and Gear UpMar 31, 2025
Essex Booster Club has football jerseys for sale! Email Mrs.Peterson at petersonk@essex.k12.ia.us for more information.
Link to article: Make Essex Your ChoiceFeb 11, 2025
Come tour Essex today! Call the office at 712-379-3114 or email pattonv@essex.k12.ia.us to set up a time.
Link to article: Farm to Table Grant provides Essex Students with Local, Farm Fresh FoodAug 28, 2024
Essex Community Schools is excited to share that we have received the Farm to Table grant for yet another year.Through partnerships and collaborative efforts, the program facilitates relationships between schools, food hubs and farmers. Thank you to our Food Service Director Stephanie Sholes for applying for the grant and putting in all the hard work to make this happen. For more information please see the link below: https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/lfs
Link to article: Essex National FFA WeekFeb 28, 2024
Last week was a great week for the Essex FFA Chapter celebrating National FFA Week. On Tuesday students and staff dressed like a farmer; Wednesday was Drive Your Tractor to School Day; Thursday people dug out their favorite hat for Pay a $1 to Wear a Hat Day; and Friday people showed their FFA pride by wearing Blue and Gold. The Chapter also sponsored a Farmer Appreciation Breakfast Saturday morning. Pictured are, from left Front row: Kylie Valdez, Addy Resh, Taylor Haynie, Tony Racine, Lydia Edwards, Mariska Kirchert . . .
Link to article: Essex Speech ResultsFeb 26, 2024
Essex High School students that competed in the individual speech contest Saturday, Feb. 17 were, from left: Bella Simmons, interpretive prose; Lydia Edwards, storytelling; Aila Valdez, storytelling; and Ashon Kline, interpretive poetry. Kline advanced to the state competition with his entry. The students are coached by Marty Mason. Photo by Marty Mason 2024 Large Group Speech State Qualifiers from Essex in Radio Broadcasting were, from left: back row, Bella . . .
Link to article: Essex Honor Roll- Semester 1Jan 24, 2024
Congratulations to all of the students who made Honor 1st Semester. Your hard work and dedication paid off! High Honor Roll # Name Grade 1 Green, William 6 2 Edwards, Lydia 10 3 Resh, Jonathon 12 4 Racine, Anthony 12 Honor Roll . . .
Link to article: Iowa Cheer Honor SquadNov 16, 2023
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 member schools throughout Iowa. Participants must be a junior or senior cheering on a varsity . . .
Link to article: Veterans Day AssemblyNov 7, 2023
Please join us for our annual Veterans Day Assembly in the Allen Stuart Gymnasuim at 9:30 AM. The assembly is hosted by Mr.Schuster and the Junior class.
Link to article: Volleyball HighlightsNov 1, 2023
Cindy Swain earned Academic All State Volleyball recognition from the Iowa Athletic Association. Congratulations Cindy! Tori Burns made second team for the Corner Conference all-conference volleyball teams. Congratulations Tori!
Link to article: Essex Student Ended Successful XC Career at StateNov 1, 2023
At the October 19th Cross Country qualifying meet Tony Racine placed 15th earning him a spot at the State meet. Students sent Tony off with a pep rally on Friday October 20th. At the state meet on October 27th Tony told Herald Sports that it was an amazing race. "It has always been a dream to go to state...to be that one kid that couldn't even finish a mile to now be competing at state." Ella Sandahl placed 16th at the qualifying meet just missing the cutoff to head to state. Isaiah Sholes . . .
Link to article: AnnouncementsAug 4, 2022
For a complete schedule of events click here: Master Calendar Students please check the Lost and Found cart located in the main entrance often. All items will be removed at the end of each week. Monday December 1st, 2025 Breakfast: Cereal, apples Lunch: Baked potato bar, roll, broccoli, peas, salad, mixed fruit Bowling Meet at Shenandoah @ 4:00 PM (Little Waite Lanes) Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 Breakfast: French toast sticks, berries Lunch: McAlister style sandwich, salad, . . .