East Sac County Community School District

Paint and carpet can go a long way in transforming spaces! However, paint and carpet require capital project funds. Funding for paint and carpet comes from our PPEL Levy. The district will continue to update our spaces as funds are available. Here is an example of what is possible. Please remember to vote on Nov. 4th. Information about the districts PPEL Levy and ballot measure can be found here: https://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/o/esccsd/page/nov-4th-ppel-vote

Last week, East Sac County FCCLA had 19 members attend fall rally and 10 members compete in various challenges. The fall rally began with a welcome by our very own FCCLA Statr Officer, Denae Thayer. There were many workshops for the members to attend throughout the day. Congratulations to our competitors Keylee Dixon, Makylee Cromwell, Emily Slater, Avaloyn Dontje, Brooklyn Martin, Makenzie Friedmann, Haley Jo King, Brooke Burns, Max Manternach and Shelby Renze! Keylee and Makylee placed 2nd in the$15 Meal Challenge poster and Shelby placed 3rd in the Dip Challenge!

It's CONCER T NIGHT! Please join us for a 9-12 Vocal Concert TONIGHT in Lake View. GO RAIDERS!!!

The kindergartners had an exciting day last Thursday. In the morning, Firefighter Chris came into each K room to show the students his full firefighting gear. He talked to them about how the gear protects firefighters from getting hurt and what his job is like. He even put on his oxygen mask and tank so the kids could hear his breathing. Then in the afternoon the kindergartners got to ride on top of the fire trucks around town! It was a great day to be a kindergartner!

Here is the ESC Voted PPEL Levy Fact Sheet! Please scan the QR Code or visit our website below to learn more! Please remember to Vote on Nov. 4th!

https://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/o/esccsd/page/nov-4th-ppel-vote

Wow!! The amount of RAIDER School Spirit on Friday was AMAZING! From High Five Friday, to the PK-6 Pep Rally, Senior Readers, Parade, Pep Rally in Wall Lake, and to end the night with a packed house and a Raider victory, it was a busy and successful day! Her are a few pictures from Friday!!!

Meet Day in Ida Grove for our ESC Cross Country Team! GO RAIDERS!!!

Reminder - NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Oct. 13th due to Teacher Professional Development. See you on Tuesday!

Raiders Win BIG tonight!! 🏈🏈🏈 An ESC High School Homecoming Football victory, as the boys beat Pocahontas 30-28!!! Great Job Raiders!!!! Halftime featured our excellent Band 🎶 and our Homecoming Royalty 👑

Here are a few pictures from Thursday's Homecoming Dress Up Day!

HOMECOMING + GAME DAY!!! GOOD LUCK RAIDERS!!!

1:15 - Dismissal
2:15 - Parade in Wall Lake
2:30 - Pep Rally at Wall Lake Athletic Complex
7:00 - Homecoming Football Game

GO RAIDERS!!!

The Raiders get a homecoming week win tonight as our girls swept SCC!!! A grey out victory for Coach Waggie! 🏐 🏐 🏐 25-20, 25-11, 25-7 🧹 🧹 🧹 Great work Raiders!!! Homecoming week continues with the parade and pep rally in Wall Lake tomorrow, starting at 2:15, and our home football game tomorrow night against Pocahontas!

Through Ag in the Classroom, students discover where food, clothes, and fuel really come from. All while having fun learning! Ms. Alayna, from the Loess Hills Ag in the Classroom, comes to kindergarten once a month to talk to the students about agriculture. Last Friday, Ms. Alayna read a story and made a farm web to show us where we get some of the things we eat, drink, use, wear, etc. Being in the heart of Iowa, agriculture is everywhere and we need farmers! 🐷🐮🚜🌾

Here are a few pictures from Wednesday's Homecoming Dress Up Day!

Homecoming Week + Home Volleyball! It's GAME DAY! At HOME!!! Hope to see you in Lake View tonight! GO RAIDERS!!!

Today, Iowa State Patrol Officer Karen Yaneff visited our 7th-12th grade students to give an important presentation on Distracted Driving and Driving Under the Influence. Students learned about the dangers and real-life consequences of these risky behaviors. We’re committed to making sure our students are informed and aware of the serious impact these choices can have on their lives and others!! Thank you Trooper Yaneff for the presentation today!

Here are a few pictures from Tuesday's Homecoming Dress Up Day!

East Sac County is proud to announce a series of academic awards, based on student achievement during the 2024-25 school year. First, 6 Raider soccer players were awarded 2nd team Academic All-State. They are, pictured left to right: Sarah Bontrager, Jordin Carroll, Denae Thayer, Quincey Herrig, and Sophia Gardea. Missing from the photo is Chloe Bieret.

The Twin Lakes Conference’s academic award is given to students who have a cumulative 3.5 GPA, have lettered, and are at least in their second semester of their freshman year. East Sac County had 54 students who qualified for this award. Pictured below are award winners from the Class of 2026, the Class of 2027, and the Class of 2028. A complete list of award winners, along with their activities, including the recently-graduated Class of 2025, is also below.

Class of 2026 – TLC Academic Award winners

Front row (L to R): Jordin Carroll, Haley Jo King, Lilly Lode, Denae Thayer, Quincey Herrig, Lauren Grindle, Sophia Gardea, and Madison Meister
Back row (L to R): Emerson Ludwig, Rylen Johnson, Sarah Bontrager, Paige Polzein, Katelyn Schmitt, Owen Engel, Kade Snyder, Cade Bachman, and Landon Sporrer

Class of 2027 – TLC Academic Award winners
Front row (L to R): Brooke Burns, Libbie Veit, Makenzie Friedmann, and Gabe King
Back row (L to R): Tori Hauser, Scottie Eichhorn, Jillian Mack, and Tyler Renze

Class of 2028 – TLC Academic Award winners
Front row (L to R): Laila Meister, Ady Sporrer, Wendie Veit, and Makynli Hunziker
Back row (L to R): Macy Monahan, Miranda Gerdes, Bentley Hugeback, and Cael Roth

Complete list of award winners:
Class of 2025
Calvin Chedester - Football
Addisen Ehler - Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, & Softball
Joey Greve - Football & Golf
Sam Julin - Football, Basketball, Soccer, & Golf
Hayli Kimsey - Drill Team
Rachel King - Basketball & Drill Team
Kendall Quirk - Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, & Drill Team
Ella Willson - Volleyball & Golf

Class of 2026
Cade Bachman - Basketball
Chloe Bieret - Basketball, Soccer, & Softball
Sarah Bontrager - Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, & Softball
Jordin Carroll - Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Soccer, & Softball
Seth Donelson - Football, Wrestling, & Track
Owen Engel - Cross Country, Track, & Soccer
Sophia Gardea - Football Manager, Wrestling Cheerleading, & Soccer
Lauren Grindle - Golf & Drill Team
Quincy Herrig - Soccer
Rylen Johnson - Volleyball
Haley Jo King - Volleyball, Track, & Wrestling Cheerleading
Lillian Lode - Track, Soccer Manager, Softball, & Drill Team
Emerson Ludwig - Volleyball & Golf
Madison Meister - Track
Macy Monahan - Soccer & Cheerleading
Paige Polzien - Soccer & Drill Team
Katelyn Schmitt - Volleyball, Track, & Drill Team
Kade Snyder - Football, Basketball, Soccer, & Baseball
Landon Sporrer - Cross Country, Basketball, Track, & Baseball
Denae Thayer - Volleyball, Soccer, & Softball
Jordan Ulmer - Cross Country, Basketball, & Baseball

Class of 2027
Dawson Allen - Football & Wrestling
Brooke Burns - Volleyball, Golf, & Drill Team
Avaloyn Dontje - Soccer & Wrestling Manager
Scottie Eichhorn - Golf
Makenzie Friedmann - Softball & Drill Team
Tori Hauser - Volleyball & Track
Gabe King - Football, Basketball, Track, & Baseball
Emma Kischer - Soccer, Track, & Drill Team
Reef Lankford - Football & Track
Jillian Mack - Softball & Wrestling Manager
Alyshia Manzer - Track
Paris McCrea - Track & Cheerleading
Shelby Renze - Track
Tyler Renze - Football & Wrestling
Carson Schmitt - Football, Basketball, & Soccer
Libbie Veit -Cross Country, Track, & Drill Team

Class of 2028
Miranda Gerdes - Volleyball, Track, & Softball
Millie Glass - Soccer
Bentley Hugeback - Track
Makynli Hunziker - Soccer & Drill Team
Lauren Lally - Soccer & Softball
Caroline Mahler - Cheerleading & Drill Team
Laila Meister - Track
Cael Roth - Football & Baseball
Adalyn Sporrer - Cheerleading & Drill Team
Wendie Veit - Track, Cheerleading, & Drill Team

Here are a few pictures from Monday's Homecoming Dress Up Day!