East Sac County Community School District

This week East Sac County Superintendent Mr. Nate Hemiller and East Sac County Board of Directors member Mrs. Laurie Kluver attended the Iowa Association of School Boards annual conference in Des Moines. They attended educational sessions as well as talked to other school leaders from across the state about best practices and how to best serve the students and community of East Sac County as educational leaders. Thank you for attending the conference!!!

Students from ESC FCCLA Chapter attended the Prairies Lakes AEA District meeting yesterday in Pocahontas. The members heard from a State FCCLA officer, decorated cookies, made stars and participated in the district meeting. During the meeting, we heard from the district officer nominees, voting delegates casted their votes and two of our members were voted on the District Officer team! Denae Thayer is the District President and Sophia Gardea is the 1st Vice President! Congrats!

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International Foods class from East Sac County attended the Willow Ridge meal created by Iowa Central Community College culinary students. The meal was a great experience for students to practice their communication skills, dining etiquette and try new things. This opportunity gave the students a chance to consider culinary as a career option. Chef Michael joined the group at the end of their meal to chat and for a quick picture! The students enjoyed the 5-course meal and the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone!

The National FFA Convention was held on October 23rd through October 25th at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The East Sac Chapter had seven members and advisor Mr. Findling attended the 97th National FFA Convention, departing from the Ag building for Indiana on Tuesday, October 22. On Tuesday evening, the group settled in at AirBnB. They then went out to eat and to get groceries. After a calm evening they got settled in to plan out the rest of their week at convention. On Wednesday, the chapter attended the 97th National Convention & Expo Opening Session at Lucas Oil Stadium. The members then had lunch and were able to attend workshops, career/college booths and other vendors. Next, they went back to the AirBnB to work on schoolwork and bond as a group. Thursday involved the group attending a tour at Purdue University. While there, they explored all of the possibilities and things they have to offer. After a lunch break at Triple X, they toured the Purdue University farm. The members ended their night with Top Golf. On Friday, the group attended the American Degree ceremony and watched Temple Grandin speak about neurodivergent people and their role in the workplace. After the ceremony they walked around the Expo, college fair, and workshops. They then went to the rodeo to end off their final night. Saturday, the group packed up to head home and left at 5:00 am to arrive home at 1:00 pm. The East Sac FFA is a youth organization preparing students for leadership and careers in science, business and technology.

Congratulations to the following East Sac County JH/HS students on making the 2024 1st Quarter Honor Roll! Great Job!!!! Be proud of your academic accomplishments!!! HS Gold Honor Roll: GPA 4.00-3.75: Dawson Allen, Cade Bachman, Josephine Bachman, Kristen Bailey, Landon Barron, Chloe Bieret, Elle Boeckman, Evan Boeckman, Sarah Bontrager, Brooke Burns, Jordin Carroll, Calvin Chedester, Liam Daggett, Avaloyn Dontje, Addisen Ehler, Peyton Ellerbrock, Iria Fernandez, Emma Frank, Makenzie Friedmann, Sophia Gardea, Miranda Gerdes, Joseph Greve, Lauren Grindle, Jaxson Gustavson, Tori Hauser, Quincey Herrig, Paige Hout, Samuel Julin, Hayli Kimsey, Gabriel King, Rachel King, Emma Kischer, Diana Knaub, Jayda Kramer, Lauryn Lally, Reef Lankford, Caroline Mahler, Maxwell Manternach, Alyshia Manzer, Madison Meister, Macy Monahan, Kendall Quirk, Chloe Ramaeker, Brooke Rardin, Shelby Renze, Tyler Renze, Marissa Roseberry, Carson Schmitt, Katelyn Schmitt, Kade Snyder, Adalyn Sporrer, Landon Sporrer, Makenna Steiger, Denae Thayer, Kortni Thomsen, Jordan Ulmer, Wendie Veit, Ella Willson HS Silver Honor Roll: GPA 3.74-3.35: Evan Brockman, Larissa Bussinger, Emmalinn Carico, Lola Chedester, Benina Cleary, Brendyn Conn, Makylee Cromwell, Kyler Crotty, Paige Dierenfeld, Seth Donelson, Scottie Eichhorn, Kinzie Erpelding, Carter Erritt, Tucker Freese, Millicent Glass, Rylan Glissmann, Landon Graff, Landon Grindle, Tucker Grosely, Miika Grotluschen, Jack Gullett, Kylie Hauser, Natalie Helmus, Alexander Hemer, Tyson Herrig, Bentley Hugeback, Makynli Hunziker, Rylen Johnson, Carter Kading, Robbie Kelsey, Haley Jo King, Meke Kuipers, Asher Lawler, Ariel Lenahan, Lillian Lode,Emerson Ludwig, Evan Ludwig, Lilah Lynch, Jillian Mack, Paris McCrea, Laila Meister, Emily Mogensen, Tyler Murley, Tryniti Petersen, Paige Polzien, Jillian Pope, Kennedy Reaman, Kori Reiling, Melodee Rench, Cael Roth, Ximena Sandoval, Jayden Schramm, Jerzee Schwanz, Gage Shull, Luke Steinkamp, Antonella Stufano, Sofia Triana-Gonzalez, Libbie Veit HS Bronze Honor Roll: GPA 3.34-3.00: Riley Aragon, Aleeya Boger, Marc Brotherson, Carter Carpenter, Keylee Dixon, Ona Dougherty, Owen Engel, Ruby Harty, Weston Julin, Brooks Ludwig, Olivya Mack, Riley McClintock, Cal McCollough, Kiley Meyer, Stefanya Rassel, Lilly Rodman, Maxwell Roseberry, Aubrey Schade, Kason Schroeder, Calvin Schwanz, Isabella Siebrecht, Emily Slater, Wyatt Smith 7th and 8th Grade Gold Honor Roll: GPA 4.00-3.75: Brynn Boeckman, Rachel Dougherty, Hayden Fahrenkrog, Kasey Friedmann, Gracie Harty, MaKenna Herrig, Carter Huegerich, Kolbe Hunziker, Evan Johnson, Dallas Kennebeck, Beckem Kluver, Abigail Lankford, Addison Lode, Hadley Meister, Brayden Phillipson, Addison Potthoff, Aubrey Renze, Kennedy Schmitt, Mason Schoneboom, Sophia Schulte, Mason Snyder, Peyton Steinkamp, Kennedy von Glan, Lazeric Watkins, Lauryn Wells, Ella Wieck 7th and 8th Grade Silver Honor Roll: GPA 3.74-3.35:Reese Aschinger, Quinten Bachman, Maci Barthman, Brylie Bellcock, Ames Boedecker, Katelyn Clayton, Cash Coats, Mary Glass, Logan Hutton, Miranda Kies, David King, Michael King, Kayla Kotz, Emmett Lahr, Natalia Lopez-Hurtado, Sawyer Ludwig, Mycah Mack, Makya Mann, Marcus Mentzer, Autumn Miller, Sophye Peyton, Faith Phillips, Damian Riedell, Dakota Sievers, Lane Sistrunk, Nevaeh Stone, Annalee Walker 7th and 8th Grade Bronze Honor Roll: GPA 3.00-3.34: Lucas Aragon, Mackenzie Crum, Addison Daisy, Oliver Engel, Liliana Gomez, Cain Gullett, Joseph Hayes, Aaron Johnson, Amanda King, Reagan King, Alexis LePenske, Cooper Mohr, Grayson Rubendall, Kylie Rudd, Daniel Salsman, Tyler Schade, Kylie Shull, Sawyer Wells

It’s time for another celebration! As you know, East Sac County has been working very hard to improve our district and our schools. Following the 2022-23 school performance profile data, the East Sac County Elementary school was rated a “Priority School” with a score of 41.77%. We are proud to report that this year the East Sac County Elementary has EARNED a COMMENDABLE rating with our 2023-24 school year data! Growth like this takes effort from EVERYONE! School staff, students, and families! Help us celebrate this positive growth and DE rating for East Sac County!!!

Some of East Sac County's National Honor Society students were able to join us this morning for High Five Friday! It is always a special morning when our older Raiders are able to spend time with students at the elementary!! Many high fives, and even a few hugs, were given this morning!

East Sac County 2nd grade teachers received an email last month saying a family in Iowa wanted to gift 2nd grade students all over Iowa with a book about Caitlin Clark. Their hope is to inspire the kids to believe their future can be greater than they imagine. To not give up. Yesterday, our 2nd graders received the book, read it, and watched a video from the author, Ally O. East Sac County 2nd graders are going to write a thank you note to the Jensen family for books. The school library also received a book that other students can check out and read it. Information about the donation: As the giving season approaches, the Jensen Family is excited to give the book, ‘Just Like Caitlin,' to EVERY second grader in the state of lowa. This book tells her story and includes many important life lessons like dreaming big, working hard, valuing relationships over winning and many more. Dickson and Luann Jensen are proud lowans, business owners, coaches, parents, and grandparents. They are proud of Caitlin and believe she is a great role model for all kids. Because of their love for children and desire to impact the next generation, they hope this book inspires kids to believe their future can be greater than they imagine. The copy of the book is for each 2nd grade student to keep and enjoy! The Jensen Family believes books and athletics are two incredible tools for developing leaders and helping set kids up for successful futures. They hope each student enjoys this book and has a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for the donation!

Congratulations to the following East Sac County JH/HS students on making the 2024 1st Quarter Honor Roll! Great Job!!!! Be proud of your academic accomplishments!!! Gold Honor Roll: GPA of 4.00 - 3.75 12th Grade: Elle Boeckman, Calvin Chedester Emma Frank Joseph Greve Samuel Julin Hayli Kimsey Rachel King Diana Knaub Jayda Kramer Kendall Quirk Brooke Rardin Makenna Steiger Ella Willson 11th Grade: Cade Bachman Josephine Bachman Kristen Bailey Chloe Bieret Evan Boeckman Jordin Carroll Liam Daggett Sophia Gardea Lauren Grindle Quincey Herrig Maxwell Manternach Madison Meister Chloe Ramaeker Katelyn Schmitt Kade Snyder Landon Sporrer Denae Thayer Jordan Ulmer 10th Grade: Dawson Allen Brooke Burns Avaloyn Dontje Iria Fernandez Makenzie Friedmann Jaxson Gustavson Paige Hout Gabriel King Emma Kischer Reef Lankford Alyshia Manzer Shelby Renze Tyler Renze Marissa Roseberry Carson Schmitt 9th Grade: Landon Barron Peyton Ellerbrock Miranda Gerdes Lauryn Lally Caroline Mahler Macy Monahan Adalyn Sporrer Wendie Veit 8th Grade: Rachel Dougherty Hayden Fahrenkrog MaKenna Herrig Kolbe Hunziker Evan Johnson Beckem Kluver Addison Lode Brayden Phillipson Addison Potthoff Sophia Schulte Mason Snyder Lazeric Watkins Lauryn Wells Ella Wieck 7th Grade: Gracie Harty Carter Huegerich Dallas Kennebeck Abigail Lankford Aubrey Renze Mason Schoneboom Kennedy Von Glan Silver Honor Roll : GPA of 3.74 - 3.35 12th Grade: Evan Ludwig Riley McClintock 11th Grade: Lillian Lode Emerson Ludwig Lilah Lynch Paige Polzien Jillian Pope Jerzee Schwanz Antonella Stufano 10th Grade: Jillian Mack Paris McCrea Emily Mogensen Tryniti Petersen Melodee Rench Gage Shull Luke Steinkamp Libbie Veit 9th Grade: Laila Meister Tyler Murley Kori Reiling Lilly Rodman Cael Roth Ximena Sandoval Aubrey Schade Jayden Schramm Isabella Siebrecht Sofia Triana-Gonzalez 8th Grade: Reese Aschinger Quinten Bachman Brylie Bellcock Miranda Kies David King Michael King Emmett Lahr Marcus Mentzer Damian Riedell Dakota Sievers 7th Grade: Maci Barthman Ames Boedecker Katelyn Clayton Cash Coats Liliana Gomez Logan Hutton Aaron Johnson Natalia Lopez-Hurtado Mycah Mack Makya Mann Sophye Peyton Faith Phillips Kylie Shull Bronze Honor Roll: GPA of 3.34 - 3.00 12th Grade: Kiley Meyer 11th Grade: Riley Aragon Ona Dougherty Olivya Mack Wyatt Smith 10th Grade: Brooks Ludwig Cal McCollough Calvin Schwanz Emily Slater 9th Grade: Marc Brotherson Ruby Harty Weston Julin Stefanya Rassel Maxwell Roseberry Kason Schroeder 8th Grade: Addison Daisy Oliver Engel Cain Gullett Joseph Hayes Reagan King Grayson Rubendall Kylie Rudd Tyler Schade 7th Grade: Mackenzie Crum Alexis LePenske Cooper Mohr Sawyer Wells

Senior Football Players stopped by the Sac City Subway to thank them for the donation of sub sandwiches this past fall for our road trip to Eagle Grove!

East Sac is seeking a Part Time Elementary Custodian, Work Hours: 4 PM - 8 PM - Monday - Friday. 20 hours per week. Starting pay is $14.60/hour. Questions - Contact Mr. Scott Stone, ESC Director of Building and Grounds Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/eastsac/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=345&posFirstChoice=Maintenance/Custodial&posSpecialty=Custodian

East Sac County Schools will be presenting our fall play, Alice in Wonderland, this Friday and Saturday, November 15th and 16th, at 7:00 PM in Lake View. Admission will be $8 for adults, and $5 for students. No activity passes will be accepted. Plays and musicals provide great opportunities for our students to shine in the performing arts area, but they come with significant costs such as purchasing the performance rights, set design, and purchasing costumes; the admission costs help to offset those costs. Please attend a performance this weekend. A full audience is greatly appreciated by those who are performing!

On Thursday, November 7th, the 5th and 6th grade students traveled to Des Moines for the Wild About Education Hockey Field Trip. With over 6,000 students in attendance, Wells Fargo Arena was full of energy and our students had a very memorable day!! They learned more about the sport of hockey, got to participate in fun and educational games during breaks, watch a science experiment, and show off their best dance moves on the jumbotron! A big THANK YOU to ESC PTO for purchasing the tickets for this great event!

East Sac County held its Veterans Day program this afternoon. Veterans and community members came in and enjoyed appetizers arranged by Mrs. Erpelding's foods 1 and baking and pastry's classes, and then went into the small gym for a program planned by Mrs. Olerich's 8th grade social studies students, we had guest speaker Jake Schade to talk about his time in the military and appreciation of all other veterans, as well as a presentation of our folded flag to our own veteran who works in our building, Mr. Kohn!! The high school band played the national anthem and all of the songs of each branch of the military! It was a great way to celebrate our Veterans!! East Sac County would like to thank all who have served our country, from every branch of the United States Military!

Reminder - The ESC Jr/Sr High School Building, will be hosting a Veteran’s Day program tomorrow, Nov. 11th with snacks for Veterans being served at 2 pm in the commons and a program starting at 2:30 pm in the small gym!! Anyone from the community is welcome to attend. Handicap access to the building is located the north side of the Jr./Sr. High building.

This morning at ESC Elementary, we honored our Veterans as they were our special guests for High Five Friday. After many high fives, we had a short assembly where students learned why we celebrate Veteran's Day, our guests were able to introduce themselves and what branch they served, followed by another round of high fives as students left the gym! Thank you to those who joined us today and to all our Veterans for their service!

Reminder - Our East Sac County Elementary Veterans Day Program is tomorrow. Area Veterans are encouraged to attend and be our High Five Friday guests!

On Monday, November 4th 8 students were inducted into the ESC National Honor Society. Kade Snyder, Seth Donelson, Addisen Ehler, Landon Sporrer, Denae Thayer, Jordin Carroll, Sarah Bontrager, and Chloe Bieret (not pictured) all took the National Honor Society Pledge. Congratulations to these students!!!

East Sac Counties Basic Construction Class under the direction of Mr. McCollough and Mr. Stone recently replaced the roof on the concession stand at the East Sac County Track. Thanks for your work!!!