Due to a shortage in bus drivers, we are moving to a double run for Bus # 1 which runs up Route 180 to Gary Moore Rd and back. Beginning tomorrow morning through November 4, students that ride Bus # 1 will be picked up beginning at approximately 7:30am and will arrive to school at approximately 8:15am. In the afternoon, those students will depart school starting at... READ MORE >
10-20-2020 Addendum from the Superintendent READ MORE >
10-20-2020 Letter from the Superintendent READ MORE >
2020-2021 Invitation to Bid for Snow Removal & Salting/Sanding Contracts READ MORE >
Ellsworth School Board Meeting Postponed to Thursday September 10, 2020 The agenda for this evening’s meeting included as its primary item “Discussion and Consideration of Fall Athletics.” In crafting the agenda, we anticipated receiving updated guidance for school sports in advance of the meeting. However, as of today, discussions between the Maine Principals’... READ MORE >
Here is the 2020-2021 Calendar reflecting the Maroon and Gray days.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBjG_EjJ0t8omKspKSzq4ndqPwAgQw1n/view*Please note that the first day of school - 9/8 at EHS is Freshmen only. All Freshmen both Maroon and Gray will be in attendance. READ MORE >
08.12.2020 Update from Superintendent Higgins READ MORE >
The Maine Department of Education FY2020 ESEA Application is presented to the community of Ellsworth. This is in compliance with federal guidelines that state that any applicant shall have on file with the SEA whether applying separately or pursuant to section 8306, a single set of assurances, applicable to each program for which a plan or application is... READ MORE >
08.07.2020 Update from Superintendent Higgins READ MORE >
Dear ESD families, One unseen impact of the Coronavirus event is that school children have not had the typical opportunities to visit their primary care provider for their required immunizations. Maine CDC is holding Catch Up Immunization Clinics in DHHS Offices and other sites throughout the state to provide these immunizations. Public Health Nurses will be... READ MORE >
As our summer learning is winding down we wanted to send out a reminder to please return your students device at your earliest convenience between the hours of 7 - 3:30 in the school entry way with all devices being returned by August 3rd. Our IT Department will be working hard to check your students device, upgrade and repair them as necessary. They will need as... READ MORE >
Annual Household Information Update: As we are working hard to keep our school families informed over these strange months we are asking that you complete our annual household information update to make sure we have the most current contact information on file. We have moved to an online version in our Infinite Campus portal https://mecloud1.infinitecampu... If... READ MORE >
Starting this week, the Ellsworth School Department will begin asking guardians to complete the annual household information update form online. In order to complete this, at least one guardian per household will need to have an Infinite Campus portal account. To access the portal you will need to go... READ MORE >
Please see the below links regarding Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you! Kindergarten Registration Notice Incoming Kindergarten Parent Letter READ MORE >
It is that time of year as we are beginning to look ahead to our incoming Kindergarten class for the fall of 2020! If your child turns 5 on or before October 15th, 2020 then this packet is for you! As we get ready to welcome your student to our school we would like to reach out to families and get their addresses so that we can begin the registration process. If... READ MORE >
In response to the concern over the Coronavirus, the school counseling staff has identified some resources to guide caregivers in how to talk to children about the virus. Children benefit from factual, age appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk with concrete instruction about how to avoid infections and spread of disease. Teaching... READ MORE >
Please follow the link to parent and community resources regarding Coronavirus. https://www.ellsworthschools.org/o/ellsworth-school-department/browse/110073 READ MORE >
As you may know, cases of flu and flu-like illness have been identified in Maine. Please take a moment to review the attached information sheets. Flu Prevention and Diagnosis Information READ MORE >
To support the increased number of families experiencing difficult times, the Ellsworth School Department “Lunch Box” program provides balanced and nutritious meals to children who, due to difficult and challenging circumstances in their or their families’ lives, are not able to afford breakfast and lunch in our schools, specifically those who do not meet the... READ MORE >
Notice to Architectural & Engineering Firms Request for Qualifications The City of Ellsworth and the Ellsworth School Department wishes to procure architectural/engineering services to conduct a feasibility and planning study for the renovation/expansion or replacement of the Hancock County Technical Center. The selected form will work closely with the... READ MORE >
INVITATION TO BID ELLSWORTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 2019-20 SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACTS AND SALTING/SANDING CONTRACTS ELLSWORTH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL HANCOCK COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER ELLSWORTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUS GARAGE The Ellsworth School Department is accepting bids for snow plowing and removal services... READ MORE >
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON HCTC FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE The City of Ellsworth, in conjunction with the Ellsworth School Department, is seeking an Ellsworth citizen to participate on the Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) Facility Feasibility Steering Committee. The purpose of the study is to guide the development of a facilities... READ MORE >
Research demonstrates that good student health and well-being is directly linked academic achievement. Part of a healthy lifestyle is a nutritious and balanced diet and eating regular meals. In support of that research and in response to the increased number of families experiencing difficult times, the Ellsworth School Department has initiated a new program... READ MORE >