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 December 15th, 2025

Breakfast: Cereal, apples Lunch: Nachos, salad, carrots, mixed fruit, peppers

• Polar Express Day- Wear Your Pjs
• Bowling Meet vs Creston @ 12:30 PM
• Girls Varsity Basketball vs Murray @ 6:00 PM; Boys Varsity @ 7:30 PM
• Valley Dance performs during halftime @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday December 16th, 2025

Breakfast: Biscuit sandwich, berries Lunch: Freddy burgers, fries, salad, mixed fruit, cucumbers

• Merry Grinchmas- Wear green and Your Best Whoville Hair
• JV Boys Basketball vs Fremont Mills @ 4:30 PM; Varsity Girls @ 6:00 PM; Varsity Boys @ 7:30 PM

Wednesday December 17th, 2025

Breakfast: Strawberry bagel, apples Lunch: Chicken tenders,  baby potatoes, green beans, peas, fruit

• Light Up the Day- Wear Your Light Up Accessories 
• FFA Officer Meeting @ 7:15 PM

Thursday December 18th, 2025

Breakfast: Yogurt parfait, berries Lunch: Pork loin or brisket, potatoes, roasted veggies, mixed fruit

• Santa vs Grinch
• Varsity Boys Basketball at Heartland Christian @ 1:30 PM; JH Girls @ 4:30 PM; JH Boys @ 5:30 PM; Varsity Girls @ 6:30 PM

Friday December 19th, 2025

Breakfast: Banana bread, oranges Lunch: Sandwiches, apples, carrots, juice

• Ugly Sweater Day
• End of 1st Semester and 2nd Quarter 
• Student Council baked goods delivery 
• 1:30 PM Early Dismissal
• Essex Child Center Christmas Concert @ 6:00 PM