📚 A Special Visit for Our 2nd Graders! 📚
This week, members of the Sac City Kiwanis stopped by the elementary to surprise each of our 2nd grade students with a brand-new book! Their goal was to support and encourage a love of reading—and our students were thrilled! 💛
Leslie from Kiwanis also shared some of the many ways the organization gives back to our community. From providing bike helmets to all 1st graders to serving a pancake lunch to our 5th and 6th graders, Kiwanis continues to make a positive impact on our students year after year. 🥞🚴♂️
Thank you, Sac City Kiwanis, for your generosity, your time, and your continued support of our kids! 🌟
This week, members of the Sac City Kiwanis stopped by the elementary to surprise each of our 2nd grade students with a brand-new book! Their goal was to support and encourage a love of reading—and our students were thrilled! 💛
Leslie from Kiwanis also shared some of the many ways the organization gives back to our community. From providing bike helmets to all 1st graders to serving a pancake lunch to our 5th and 6th graders, Kiwanis continues to make a positive impact on our students year after year. 🥞🚴♂️
Thank you, Sac City Kiwanis, for your generosity, your time, and your continued support of our kids! 🌟
HOME HS Track Meet Tonight!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
🐝 Our Kindergarten students had a very sweet learning experience this week!
As part of their entomology unit, our students have been studying different insects — and this week’s focus was on bees! To help bring their learning to life, local beekeeper Melanie Hundling visited the classrooms for a hands on lesson the kids will not soon forget.
Melanie shared how she takes care of her bees, showed students the special protective gear beekeepers wear, and answered the many curious questions our young learners had. She even brought an old hive box filled with real honeycomb and (non living) bees so students could see what the inside of a hive looks like.
One of the biggest highlights? Every student got to try on a real bee suit! 🧑🌾🐝
And of course, no bee lesson is complete without a sweet treat — each student enjoyed a honey stick during snack time. 🍯
The excitement continued all day as students were still buzzing about bees when they headed home! 💛🐝
As part of their entomology unit, our students have been studying different insects — and this week’s focus was on bees! To help bring their learning to life, local beekeeper Melanie Hundling visited the classrooms for a hands on lesson the kids will not soon forget.
Melanie shared how she takes care of her bees, showed students the special protective gear beekeepers wear, and answered the many curious questions our young learners had. She even brought an old hive box filled with real honeycomb and (non living) bees so students could see what the inside of a hive looks like.
One of the biggest highlights? Every student got to try on a real bee suit! 🧑🌾🐝
And of course, no bee lesson is complete without a sweet treat — each student enjoyed a honey stick during snack time. 🍯
The excitement continued all day as students were still buzzing about bees when they headed home! 💛🐝
April is National Volunteer Month, and at ESC we know how much our communities do for us every single day so it’s our turn to give back!
Each grade level advisory group created a plan to serve in different ways throughout our community. Students spent time picking up trash, cleaning emergency vehicles, and helping tidy up areas around town. Other groups (not pictured) visited a local nursing home and cleaned ditches near the school.
We’re proud of our students for representing ESC so well and for showing that service and community matter!
Each grade level advisory group created a plan to serve in different ways throughout our community. Students spent time picking up trash, cleaning emergency vehicles, and helping tidy up areas around town. Other groups (not pictured) visited a local nursing home and cleaned ditches near the school.
We’re proud of our students for representing ESC so well and for showing that service and community matter!
Golf @ West Bend!
Track @ Manson!
Girls Soccer @ Harlan!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Track @ Manson!
Girls Soccer @ Harlan!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Science ISASP Testing is tomorrow for our students in grades 5, 8, and 10! 🧪📚
To help students do their very best, we encourage families to support a strong evening and morning routine:
• 🌙 Get a good night’s sleep so students arrive rested and ready
• 🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast to help fuel focus and energy
• 💪 Remind students to give their best effort and take their time on the test
We are proud of the hard work our students have put in this year and know they are prepared to do great things 🌟 Thank you for your continued support in helping them feel confident and ready for testing day.
Let’s make it a great testing day! 🎯📖
To help students do their very best, we encourage families to support a strong evening and morning routine:
• 🌙 Get a good night’s sleep so students arrive rested and ready
• 🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast to help fuel focus and energy
• 💪 Remind students to give their best effort and take their time on the test
We are proud of the hard work our students have put in this year and know they are prepared to do great things 🌟 Thank you for your continued support in helping them feel confident and ready for testing day.
Let’s make it a great testing day! 🎯📖
Members of the ESC high school band and choir traveled to Lawton-Bronson High School on Saturday April 11th for the IHSMA solo-ensemble festival. All the students performed well and got some great feedback from the judges!!
Our results are listed here:
Division I rating- Superior
Liam Dagget- vocal solo
Lilly Lode- French horn solo
Max Manternach- Trombone solo
Ximena Sandoval- Flute solo
Bree Cleary- Tenor sax solo
Jayden Schramm- Tenor sax solo
Lauryn Lally and Ximena Sandoval- flute duet
Emmalinn Carico and Sarah Bontrager- vocal duet
Division II rating- Excellent
Paige Hout- trumpet solo
Adam Frank- trombone solo
Low Brass Quartet (Adam Frank, Logan Carpenter, Jose Lopez, Carter Carpenter)
Liam Daggett and Jill Pope- vocal duet
ESC Small Choir- all vocal members in photo
Division III rating- Good
Addison Green and Paris McCrea- vocal duet
Please join us in congratulating these students on their outstanding preparation, dedication, and performances at Solo & Ensemble Festival. We are proud of the hard work they put in to represent our school so well! 🎶👏
Our results are listed here:
Division I rating- Superior
Liam Dagget- vocal solo
Lilly Lode- French horn solo
Max Manternach- Trombone solo
Ximena Sandoval- Flute solo
Bree Cleary- Tenor sax solo
Jayden Schramm- Tenor sax solo
Lauryn Lally and Ximena Sandoval- flute duet
Emmalinn Carico and Sarah Bontrager- vocal duet
Division II rating- Excellent
Paige Hout- trumpet solo
Adam Frank- trombone solo
Low Brass Quartet (Adam Frank, Logan Carpenter, Jose Lopez, Carter Carpenter)
Liam Daggett and Jill Pope- vocal duet
ESC Small Choir- all vocal members in photo
Division III rating- Good
Addison Green and Paris McCrea- vocal duet
Please join us in congratulating these students on their outstanding preparation, dedication, and performances at Solo & Ensemble Festival. We are proud of the hard work they put in to represent our school so well! 🎶👏
🎣 3rd Grade Field Trip Fun!
Last week, our East Sac County 3rd grade students had an exciting opportunity to travel to Storm Lake to visit our local Iowa DNR Fish Hatchery. Students learned how fish are gathered, how eggs are collected and fertilized, and even got to see the fish slide back into the lake during release!
A huge thank you to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for hosting our students and giving them such a memorable hands-on learning experience. They had a fantastic time!
If you would like to learn more about the process check out this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKWlJq31BPY&t=607s
Last week, our East Sac County 3rd grade students had an exciting opportunity to travel to Storm Lake to visit our local Iowa DNR Fish Hatchery. Students learned how fish are gathered, how eggs are collected and fertilized, and even got to see the fish slide back into the lake during release!
A huge thank you to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for hosting our students and giving them such a memorable hands-on learning experience. They had a fantastic time!
If you would like to learn more about the process check out this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKWlJq31BPY&t=607s
Away Soccer Tonight!
At Stuart!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
At Stuart!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Home Soccer Tonight!
Home Girls Golf!
Boys Golf at Manson!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Home Girls Golf!
Boys Golf at Manson!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Reminder - No classes at ESC tomorrow - April 13th due to Teacher Professional Development. See you on Tuesday!
Thank you to Scott Bundt (Sac City Hardware) and Kelsey Bieret (Paisley Jo Boutique) for stopping by for High Five Friday and helping us kick off the day with smiles and high fives!
We are especially grateful for their generous gesture of treating our elementary staff to coffee and drinks from Rosie’s Coffee Shop!! We truly appreciate the support and the extra boost to start our morning. Thank you!
We are especially grateful for their generous gesture of treating our elementary staff to coffee and drinks from Rosie’s Coffee Shop!! We truly appreciate the support and the extra boost to start our morning. Thank you!
East Sac County Community Schools is seeking qualified applicants to serve as a full time K-6 Physical Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This position is open until filled. Applicants who apply early will be given preference. Interviews will be conducted as quality applicants apply. Various coaching opportunities exist for the 26-27 school year as well!
East Sac County CSD is located in beautiful Northwest/North Central Iowa and comprised of Sac City, Lake View, Wall Lake, and Auburn. The PK-6 building is located in Sac City. 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. The successful candidate will be supported by the Elementary Principal, an Assistant Principal, Veteran PE Teachers from within the district, a mentoring program, the Superintendent, and the East Sac County Board of Education. Salary and benefits include a competitive starting wage based on degree and experience, IPERS, health insurance, and paid vacation.
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=474&posFirstChoice=Elementary%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Physical%20Education
East Sac County CSD is located in beautiful Northwest/North Central Iowa and comprised of Sac City, Lake View, Wall Lake, and Auburn. The PK-6 building is located in Sac City. 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. The successful candidate will be supported by the Elementary Principal, an Assistant Principal, Veteran PE Teachers from within the district, a mentoring program, the Superintendent, and the East Sac County Board of Education. Salary and benefits include a competitive starting wage based on degree and experience, IPERS, health insurance, and paid vacation.
Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=474&posFirstChoice=Elementary%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Physical%20Education
Away Boys and Girls Track Tonight!
At Jefferson!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
At Jefferson!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
📶 Thank You, Corn Belt Telephone!
A huge THANK YOU to Corn Belt Telephone for donating their time and the infrastructure needed to ensure WiFi connectivity at the Sac City Sports Complex! Your generosity supports our students, families, and fans, and helps keep ticketing and concessions running smoothly at school events.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued community support across our district. ❤️🖤
Go Raiders!
A huge THANK YOU to Corn Belt Telephone for donating their time and the infrastructure needed to ensure WiFi connectivity at the Sac City Sports Complex! Your generosity supports our students, families, and fans, and helps keep ticketing and concessions running smoothly at school events.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued community support across our district. ❤️🖤
Go Raiders!
✨ 2025 ESC Prom Grand March ✨
Please join us Saturday, April 18th at 6:00 PM for the East Sac County Prom Grand March!
The event will take place in the East Sac County High School gym, where our students will make their grand entrance in style.
Come support our Raiders and help make this a memorable night for our students! ❤️🖤
GO RAIDERS!
Please join us Saturday, April 18th at 6:00 PM for the East Sac County Prom Grand March!
The event will take place in the East Sac County High School gym, where our students will make their grand entrance in style.
Come support our Raiders and help make this a memorable night for our students! ❤️🖤
GO RAIDERS!
Away Soccer and Golf Tonight!
Girls Soccer at Panorama!
Boys and Girls Golf at Rockwell City!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Girls Soccer at Panorama!
Boys and Girls Golf at Rockwell City!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Congratulations to East Sac County Students Of The Month for the month of March!
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: Maren DeLance; First Grade: Boden Bellcock; Second Grade: Quinn Horsley; Third Grade: Breckyn Bellcock; Fourth Grade: Kristin Bailey; Fifth Grade: Olive Wallace; Sixth Grade: Jack Tedesco.
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: Jordin Carroll (12), Kinzie Erpelding (11), Peyton Ellerbrock (10), Quentin Bachman (9), Dallas Kennebeck (8), and Addison Clayton (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: Maren DeLance; First Grade: Boden Bellcock; Second Grade: Quinn Horsley; Third Grade: Breckyn Bellcock; Fourth Grade: Kristin Bailey; Fifth Grade: Olive Wallace; Sixth Grade: Jack Tedesco.
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: Jordin Carroll (12), Kinzie Erpelding (11), Peyton Ellerbrock (10), Quentin Bachman (9), Dallas Kennebeck (8), and Addison Clayton (7).
We appreciate your hard work and dedication to being a positive role model in our school!!
🌟 It’s National Assistant Principal Week! 🌟
East Sac County is incredibly grateful for all the work Mrs. Spetman does for our students, families, and school district. As our K–12 Assistant Principal and Special Education Director, she stays busy supporting student needs and lending a hand at every level across the district.
Thank you, Mrs. Spetman, for your dedication, leadership, and service to East Sac County! We appreciate you! ❤️📚🙌
East Sac County is incredibly grateful for all the work Mrs. Spetman does for our students, families, and school district. As our K–12 Assistant Principal and Special Education Director, she stays busy supporting student needs and lending a hand at every level across the district.
Thank you, Mrs. Spetman, for your dedication, leadership, and service to East Sac County! We appreciate you! ❤️📚🙌
Graduation Rates are Important!
East Sac County: 97.40%
State of Iowa Average: 88.3%
Link to the press release: https://educate.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-04-06/iowas-class-2025-graduation-rate-reaches-888-exceeding-prepandemic-graduation-rates-and-showing
East Sac County: 97.40%
State of Iowa Average: 88.3%
Link to the press release: https://educate.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-04-06/iowas-class-2025-graduation-rate-reaches-888-exceeding-prepandemic-graduation-rates-and-showing
