Friday, March 13th, our high school students put on a basketball scrimmage for our elementary students, and it was a great afternoon of Raider pride! 🏀🎉
A big thank you to Mrs. Degner and the high school pep band for providing the music and performing the National Anthem. Thank you to Coach Pope and our cheerleaders for bringing the spirit and leading the crowd in cheers, and to Coach Smith and our Drill Team for their Pom routine!
We also appreciate Keith Schroeder for volunteering his time to keep things official.
Thank you to Swing 4 the Kids for providing a snack for the elementary students to enjoy!
And of course, thank you to our girls and boys basketball players for showing their talent and skill and giving our elementary students a great example of what it means to be a Raider student-athlete.
GO RAIDERS! 🔴⚫️
Thank you to the Sac Education Foundation and the East Sac County PTO for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!
So many high fives, smiles, and hugs helped get our students’ day started off right!
We are so fortunate for everything the Education Foundation and PTO do to support ESC students and staff. Your time, energy, and dedication make a big difference in our schools, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you for helping make our morning so special!
So many high fives, smiles, and hugs helped get our students’ day started off right!
We are so fortunate for everything the Education Foundation and PTO do to support ESC students and staff. Your time, energy, and dedication make a big difference in our schools, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you for helping make our morning so special!
There is a date change for the first responders breakfast, it will now be tomorrow, March 14th, from 11-1!
Please spread the word for this update to the event.
At school, we talk a lot about being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. This month, we’re focusing on what it means to be Responsible at Home!
Responsibility at home might look like:
• Cleaning up your toys or room
• Helping with chores
• Taking care of pets
• Finishing reading steps before screen time
• Getting ready for school on time
Family Discussion Question:
👉 What is one way you can show responsibility at home this week?
Talk about it together and help your child think of one small goal they can work on.
💬 We’d love to hear their ideas! Share your child’s response in the comments below.
Responsibility at home might look like:
• Cleaning up your toys or room
• Helping with chores
• Taking care of pets
• Finishing reading steps before screen time
• Getting ready for school on time
Family Discussion Question:
👉 What is one way you can show responsibility at home this week?
Talk about it together and help your child think of one small goal they can work on.
💬 We’d love to hear their ideas! Share your child’s response in the comments below.
Public Notice of Proposed Tax Rates
In accordance to Iowa law all school districts must publish this on school controlled social media accounts and our school website.
This is a copy of the notice that will be mailed to residences in the district.
https://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/o/esccsd/page/property-tax
In accordance to Iowa law all school districts must publish this on school controlled social media accounts and our school website.
This is a copy of the notice that will be mailed to residences in the district.
https://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/o/esccsd/page/property-tax
📣 East Sac County is on the Road Recruiting Quality Teachers!
Our East Sac County administrators have been busy traveling across the state, meeting with college graduates and sharing the exciting opportunities available within ESC! We are actively recruiting high-quality candidates to join our team and help us continue providing an exceptional education for our students.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve attended Teacher Job Fairs at:
🎓 University of Iowa
🎓 UNI – University of Northern Iowa
🎓 Iowa State University
🎓 Morningside University
🎓 University of Nebraska Omaha
We are thrilled to have filled several positions recently, but we’re still seeking a High School Math Teacher and a High School Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining a supportive, student-focused district, we’d love to connect!
📬 Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/
Our East Sac County administrators have been busy traveling across the state, meeting with college graduates and sharing the exciting opportunities available within ESC! We are actively recruiting high-quality candidates to join our team and help us continue providing an exceptional education for our students.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve attended Teacher Job Fairs at:
🎓 University of Iowa
🎓 UNI – University of Northern Iowa
🎓 Iowa State University
🎓 Morningside University
🎓 University of Nebraska Omaha
We are thrilled to have filled several positions recently, but we’re still seeking a High School Math Teacher and a High School Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining a supportive, student-focused district, we’d love to connect!
📬 Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/
🎨🌽 FFA Coloring Contest Winners! 🌽🎨
We had so many creative entries in our FFA Coloring Contest, and our students did an amazing job! It was clear that a lot of time, effort, and creativity went into each picture.
👏 Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! We loved seeing all of your colorful creations and your support for FFA.
Pictured left to right:
Chelsie Galbraith, Danika Drost, Waverly Baumhover, Alex Schoneboom, Elana Riedell, Henry Fertig, Veronica Auen, Kenna Mork, and Josie Herrig.
Great work by all of our talented artists! 🎉🖍️
We had so many creative entries in our FFA Coloring Contest, and our students did an amazing job! It was clear that a lot of time, effort, and creativity went into each picture.
👏 Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated! We loved seeing all of your colorful creations and your support for FFA.
Pictured left to right:
Chelsie Galbraith, Danika Drost, Waverly Baumhover, Alex Schoneboom, Elana Riedell, Henry Fertig, Veronica Auen, Kenna Mork, and Josie Herrig.
Great work by all of our talented artists! 🎉🖍️
Reminder - No School Tomorrow!
A big thank you to the Sac County Courthouse employees for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! It was wonderful to have you here welcoming our students and helping them start their day on the right foot. We truly appreciate your support and for taking the time to connect with our students!!
Congratulations to East Sac County Students Of The Month for the month of February!
Elementary students are recognized for consistently following Raider expectations, putting forth their best effort, and being a difference maker within the school.
Congratulations to the following students: Kindergarten: Maddox Mogensen; First Grade: Kaelly King; Second Grade: Harrison Williams; Third Grade: Reese Werkmeister; Fourth Grade: Dominic Crook; Fifth Grade: Keaton Remmick; Sixth Grade: Sophia Tiefenthaler.
Junior High and High School students have been nominated and selected by staff for many reasons. Criteria can include being a role model for others, showing kindness, doing well academically, working to the best of their ability or having a positive attitude.
Congratulations to the following students: Sarah Bontrager (12), Melodee Rench (11), Ruby Harty (10), Lauryn Regenscheid (9), Amanda King (8), and Ace Jenkins (7).
We appreciate your hard work and dedication to being a positive role model in our school!!
Elementary students are recognized for consistently following Raider expectations, putting forth their best effort, and being a difference maker within the school.
Congratulations to the following students: Kindergarten: Maddox Mogensen; First Grade: Kaelly King; Second Grade: Harrison Williams; Third Grade: Reese Werkmeister; Fourth Grade: Dominic Crook; Fifth Grade: Keaton Remmick; Sixth Grade: Sophia Tiefenthaler.
Junior High and High School students have been nominated and selected by staff for many reasons. Criteria can include being a role model for others, showing kindness, doing well academically, working to the best of their ability or having a positive attitude.
Congratulations to the following students: Sarah Bontrager (12), Melodee Rench (11), Ruby Harty (10), Lauryn Regenscheid (9), Amanda King (8), and Ace Jenkins (7).
We appreciate your hard work and dedication to being a positive role model in our school!!
Service Appreciation Breakfast Hosted by East Sac County FCCLA
East Sac County FCCLA would like to recognize and thank the incredible individuals who serve and protect our communities every day.
📅 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 East Sac County High School Commons
We invite all current members of the following departments — along with their families — to join us for a special appreciation breakfast:
🚒 Sac City Fire Department
🚒 Auburn Fire Department
🚒 Lake View Fire Department
🚒 Wall Lake Fire Department
🚑 Sac County Ambulance Service
👮 Lake View Police Department
👮 Sac City Police Department
⭐ Sac County Sheriff’s Department
Guests will enjoy a made-to-order omelets breakfast complete with:
🍳 Omelets
🍞 Toast
🍓 Fruit
🧃 Juice
☕ Coffee
This is our small way of saying thank you for the service and dedication you give to our communities!
📩 Please RSVP to FCCLA Advisor Mrs. Erpelding at serpelding@eastsac.k12.ia.us
We hope to see many of our local heroes and their families there! ❤️🤍💙
East Sac County FCCLA would like to recognize and thank the incredible individuals who serve and protect our communities every day.
📅 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 East Sac County High School Commons
We invite all current members of the following departments — along with their families — to join us for a special appreciation breakfast:
🚒 Sac City Fire Department
🚒 Auburn Fire Department
🚒 Lake View Fire Department
🚒 Wall Lake Fire Department
🚑 Sac County Ambulance Service
👮 Lake View Police Department
👮 Sac City Police Department
⭐ Sac County Sheriff’s Department
Guests will enjoy a made-to-order omelets breakfast complete with:
🍳 Omelets
🍞 Toast
🍓 Fruit
🧃 Juice
☕ Coffee
This is our small way of saying thank you for the service and dedication you give to our communities!
📩 Please RSVP to FCCLA Advisor Mrs. Erpelding at serpelding@eastsac.k12.ia.us
We hope to see many of our local heroes and their families there! ❤️🤍💙
Available Certified Teaching Positions for the 2026-27 school year!
ESC is seeking caring and quality individuals to fill the following certified teaching positions!!! If you know of any individuals who are looking for a teaching position within the East Sac County Community School District for the upcoming year, please share this post with them and send them our way!!! ESC offers a competitive starting wage and benefits!!! Become a RAIDER today!!!
Teaching Positions - Available August 2026
✔️HS Science
✔️HS Math
These positions are open until filled. Applicants who apply early will be given preference. Interviews will be conducted as quality applicants apply. The application deadline for these positions is March 20th 2026. Various coaching opportunities exist for the 26-27 school year as well!
East County CSD is located in beautiful Northwest/North Central Iowa and comprised of Sac City, Lake View, Wall Lake, and Auburn. The 7-12 building is located in Lake View. Our communities offer many recreational areas including Black Hawk Lake along with several thriving small businesses and restaurants. We are located right south of Hwy 20 and are 1 hour from Sioux City, 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Okoboji Great Lakes, and two hours from Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and Omaha. Salary and benefits include a competitive starting wage based on degree and experience, IPERS, health insurance, and paid vacation.
Interested applicants should apply at this link: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching
ESC is seeking caring and quality individuals to fill the following certified teaching positions!!! If you know of any individuals who are looking for a teaching position within the East Sac County Community School District for the upcoming year, please share this post with them and send them our way!!! ESC offers a competitive starting wage and benefits!!! Become a RAIDER today!!!
Teaching Positions - Available August 2026
✔️HS Science
✔️HS Math
These positions are open until filled. Applicants who apply early will be given preference. Interviews will be conducted as quality applicants apply. The application deadline for these positions is March 20th 2026. Various coaching opportunities exist for the 26-27 school year as well!
East County CSD is located in beautiful Northwest/North Central Iowa and comprised of Sac City, Lake View, Wall Lake, and Auburn. The 7-12 building is located in Lake View. Our communities offer many recreational areas including Black Hawk Lake along with several thriving small businesses and restaurants. We are located right south of Hwy 20 and are 1 hour from Sioux City, 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Okoboji Great Lakes, and two hours from Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and Omaha. Salary and benefits include a competitive starting wage based on degree and experience, IPERS, health insurance, and paid vacation.
Interested applicants should apply at this link: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching
📣 FOLLOW-UP UPDATE – East Sac County Dance Corps! 💙✨
What an incredible night for the East Sac County Dance Corps at the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines! Our dancers took the court during halftime of the 2A game on Tuesday night and absolutely shined. 💃🏀✨
Their performance was full of energy, talent, and Raider pride—and they represented East Sac County with excellence!
A huge thank-you once again to coaches Alycia Sporrer and Connie Smith for their leadership and commitment to this team. Your hard work was on full display!
We are so proud of these dancers for this amazing opportunity and memorable performance.
Great job, Raiders! 👏✨
What an incredible night for the East Sac County Dance Corps at the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines! Our dancers took the court during halftime of the 2A game on Tuesday night and absolutely shined. 💃🏀✨
Their performance was full of energy, talent, and Raider pride—and they represented East Sac County with excellence!
A huge thank-you once again to coaches Alycia Sporrer and Connie Smith for their leadership and commitment to this team. Your hard work was on full display!
We are so proud of these dancers for this amazing opportunity and memorable performance.
Great job, Raiders! 👏✨
📣 NOW HIRING at East Sac County!
East Sac Community School District is seeking a 7–12 High School Office Administrative Assistant to join our team!
📅 Contract: 10 months (August 1 – May 31)
⏰ Schedule: Awesome work hours — No weekends, no nights, no holidays!
✨ Benefits Include:
✔️ IPERS
✔️ Paid personal days
✔️ Health insurance
✔️ A supportive, positive work environment
✔️ The chance to make a meaningful impact in your community
📌 Application Deadline: March 13th
🚀 Tentative Start Date: March 25th
❓ Questions?
Contact Mr. Hemiller, ESC Superintendent.
📌 Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=470&posFirstChoice=Secretarial/Clerical&posSpecialty=Secretary
❤️🖤 Join the Raider family!
East Sac Community School District is seeking a 7–12 High School Office Administrative Assistant to join our team!
📅 Contract: 10 months (August 1 – May 31)
⏰ Schedule: Awesome work hours — No weekends, no nights, no holidays!
✨ Benefits Include:
✔️ IPERS
✔️ Paid personal days
✔️ Health insurance
✔️ A supportive, positive work environment
✔️ The chance to make a meaningful impact in your community
📌 Application Deadline: March 13th
🚀 Tentative Start Date: March 25th
❓ Questions?
Contact Mr. Hemiller, ESC Superintendent.
📌 Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=470&posFirstChoice=Secretarial/Clerical&posSpecialty=Secretary
❤️🖤 Join the Raider family!
This is a reminder about our upcoming Preschool Parent Meeting for the 2026-27 school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: ESC Elementary Building
Please bring the following required documentation with you to the meeting to finalize your child's registration:
Proof of Address: A valid driver’s license or a piece of mail with your current address.
Proof of Date of Birth: Please provide one of the following:
A certified birth certificate
A current immunization record (this is also acceptable for proof of age)
Medical documentation confirming your child’s age
During this meeting, you will complete necessary registration paperwork and receive important information to ensure your child is ready to start school in August.
If you have any questions before the meeting, please feel free to call our office at 712-662-7200.
Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: ESC Elementary Building
Please bring the following required documentation with you to the meeting to finalize your child's registration:
Proof of Address: A valid driver’s license or a piece of mail with your current address.
Proof of Date of Birth: Please provide one of the following:
A certified birth certificate
A current immunization record (this is also acceptable for proof of age)
Medical documentation confirming your child’s age
During this meeting, you will complete necessary registration paperwork and receive important information to ensure your child is ready to start school in August.
If you have any questions before the meeting, please feel free to call our office at 712-662-7200.
🎉 Congratulations, Coach Steve Nuetzman! 🎉
We are proud to share that Coach Nuetzman was recognized at the IFCA Banquet this past Saturday, receiving the IFCA Don Taft Memorial Junior High Coaches' Award.
This prestigious honor is presented to junior high and middle school football coaches (grades 7–8) in Iowa who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, long-term service, and a true commitment to developing young players. Coach Nuetzman’s leadership and impact on our student-athletes make him incredibly deserving of this award.
Joining Coach Nuetzman at the banquet were members of his family, the ESC football coaching staff, and ESC's Superintendent.
Please help us congratulate Coach Nuetzman on this well-earned recognition! 🏈👏
We are proud to share that Coach Nuetzman was recognized at the IFCA Banquet this past Saturday, receiving the IFCA Don Taft Memorial Junior High Coaches' Award.
This prestigious honor is presented to junior high and middle school football coaches (grades 7–8) in Iowa who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, long-term service, and a true commitment to developing young players. Coach Nuetzman’s leadership and impact on our student-athletes make him incredibly deserving of this award.
Joining Coach Nuetzman at the banquet were members of his family, the ESC football coaching staff, and ESC's Superintendent.
Please help us congratulate Coach Nuetzman on this well-earned recognition! 🏈👏
🎭 East Sac County Individual Speech District Results 🎭
We are so proud of our Raiders who competed at Individual Speech Districts in Carroll. These students showed great confidence, and they all did a great job today.
Results:
⭐ Rating 1 – Advancing to State (Denison – March 14th)
• Paris McCrea – Improv
• Paige Hout – Spontaneous Speaking
• Paige Hout – Poetry
• Emma Carico – Musical Theatre
👏 Rating 2 – Great Performances!
• Jillian Pope – Musical Theatre
• Evan Johnson – Storytelling
• Keira Stilwell – Poetry
Congratulations to all of our participants for the time, preparation, and effort that it takes to compete. We are proud of each of you!
This morning our East Sac County PK-6 graders were greeted by employees from Loring Hospital. Lots of high fives and morning greetings were given. Students were excited to see many familiar faces. Thank you for supporting our East Sac County School District and our community!
🎶🎤 High School Pops Concert 2026 🎤🎶
What a fantastic night of music at our HS Pops Concert! Our band and choir students put on an incredible performance featuring a wide variety of songs from some iconic movies.
From the high-energy hits of The Blues Brothers, to the magical world of Aladdin, the timeless classics of The Sound of Music, selections from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and so much more, there truly was something for everyone!
Our students’ hard work, talent, and dedication were on full display tonight. Thank you to our directors for the countless hours of preparation, and thank you to the families and community members who came out to support our kids.
We are so proud of our Raiders! ❤️🎶
🎥 ESC Featured on National Classroom News!🎉
Around 20,000 classrooms across the country stream World from A to Z — a 10-minute national news segment commonly shown in social studies classes each day.
This Tuesday’s episode highlighted a very special story from right here at East Sac County: 107-year-old graduate Orville Von Ehwegen! 🎓✨
👉 Tune in at the 6:30 mark to watch the feature.
Very cool to see this incredible local story shared on a national broadcast reaching schools all across the United States! 🌎📚❤️🖤 GO RAIDERS!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJdyWU3hqr8
Around 20,000 classrooms across the country stream World from A to Z — a 10-minute national news segment commonly shown in social studies classes each day.
This Tuesday’s episode highlighted a very special story from right here at East Sac County: 107-year-old graduate Orville Von Ehwegen! 🎓✨
👉 Tune in at the 6:30 mark to watch the feature.
Very cool to see this incredible local story shared on a national broadcast reaching schools all across the United States! 🌎📚❤️🖤 GO RAIDERS!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJdyWU3hqr8