Essex Community Schools

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 January 5th, 2026

Breakfast: Cereal, mixed fruit Lunch: Tacos, corn, beans, apples

Tuesday January 6th, 2026

Breakfast: French toast sticks, bananas Lunch: Sticky chicken Asian bowl, cucumbers, peas, bananas 

• JV Boys at East Mills @ 4:30 PM; Varsity Girls @ 6:00 PM; Varsity Boys @ 7:30 PM

Wednesday January 7th, 2026

Breakfast: Pancakes, strawberries Lunch: Chili and cinnamon roll, salad, apples, pears

• FFA Chapter Meeting @ 7:15 AM
• Bowling Meet vs Lewis Central and Clarinda @ 12:30 PM

Thursday January 8th, 2026

Breakfast: Yogurt parfait, berries, granola Lunch: Lasagna, broccoli, carrots, mixed fruit

• Qtr 2 and Semester 1 Grades Due
• JH Boys Basketball vs Diagonal @ 4:30 ; Varsity Boys @ 6:00 PM; JV Boys @ 7:30 (2 Quarters)

Friday January 9th, 2026

Breakfast: Muffins, bananas Lunch: Sandwiches, carrots, dragon juice, apples

• 1:30 PM Early Dismissal
• JH Boys vs Hamburg @ 4:00 PM; JV Boys @ 5:00 PM; Varsity Girls @ 6:00 PM; Varsity Boys @ 7:30 PM