The ESC 7th and 8th grade Band, Choir and Ukelele Concert tonight was very well done by our students and their directors!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our young musicians!!!
Anyone looking for some new Raider gear and looking to support our ESC Wrestling team, we have a link to order 2024 ESC Wrestling shirts and sweatshirts here!!
https://escwrestling2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
SCC FCCLA and FFA chapters have challenged ESC FCCLA and FFA chapters to see which school can collect the most nonperishable food items at the Friday night basketball game. Please drop your items at the front entrance of the school. Options for items include cans, granola bars, hygiene products and paper products! Our school will receive half of the items collected that night! Go Raiders!
Hope to see you at our first home basketball games of the year!
Can you please post this on our socials with the attached pictures ASAP? :) Thank you!!
Calling all Raiders Fans! ❤️🖤
As a part of a new program, "Raider Recycling", we are collecting gently used Raider apparel of all sizes. This clothing will be recycled and distributed to students the week of Snowcoming (January 14th-18th) to ensure that ALL students are able to show their school spirit on Snowcoming Friday and throughout the rest of the year.
You may drop your clothing off at any East Sac County School Office, Paisley Jo's Boutique, Lake View Lumber, Milton's on Main, or Drost Physical Therapy & Performance from now until December 23rd. Any questions, please contact Kacie Peters (kpeters@eastsac.k12.ia.us) or Rebecca Brotherton (rbrotherton@eastsac.k12.ia.us).
We truly appreciate your support, go Raiders!!
Congratulations to East Sac County Students Of The Month for the month of November!
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:
Preschool - Daine Wiggins and Cooper Tjaden
Elementary - (back row) Sam Miller (3), Kristin Bailey (3), Bexley Bieret (3), Jarrett Huster (5), Gracie Schaaf (5), Bria Geibe (6), Dalton Uren (6), Elin Mauer (4), Claudia Benedict (4)
(front row) Mayson Xiong (2), Jenna Werkmeister (K), Phoenix Drost (K), Marina Thompson (2), Brooke Dekker (2), Kolter Mork (1), Johnny Poen (1), Boden Bellcock (K)
Not Pictured - Madelyn Johnson (1)
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:
Grayson Rubendall (8), Dawson Allen (10), Evan Ludwig (12), Makya Mann (7), Jordin Carroll (11), Grant Golwitzer (9)
We appreciate your hard work and dedication to being a positive role model in our school!!
On this day, our East Sac County Community School District is THANKFUL for our people!!!
We are thankful for our dedicated staff that choose to work at ESC!
We are thankful for our students that we get to serve every day at school!
We are thankful for our families and the community support!
We are thankful for the opportunity to teach and help kids!
We hope everyone in the ESC community is enjoying today with family and friends. Enjoy your break!!!
ESC Basic Construction class, along with Scott Stone was able to put another steel roof on the ESC Baseball Concession stand before the winter weather hit! Thanks guys!
Need some RAIDER gear for Holiday Gifts? Here is your chance! Deadline to order is this Wednesday. https://escraiders.bigcartel.com/
The 3rd graders recently traveled to Sioux City to enjoy some real world learning!
First, students went to the Sioux City Public Museum where they were able to participate in a scavenger hunt, learn about some of Iowa's history, and participate in a dinosaur fossil dig.
They then traveled to KTIV where they received a tour of the studio. Students were able to talk to the meteorologist and ask him questions about weather. They were then given the opportunity to go on the green screen! This was very exciting for them as they are currently working on a research project about different weather phenomenons. The 3rd graders were even able to countdown the newscast to go, "ON AIR," for the noon news! Lastly, they watched the producers work very hard behind the scenes.
Overall it was a GREAT experience for the students!
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!!!
New Opportunities in Sac City visited us this morning for High Five Friday. Students enjoyed seeing many familiar faces! We appreciate you spending your morning with us and all the services you provide for students and families in our district!
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!
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!
Mark your calendars!
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!
