East Sac County Booster Club board members joined us this morning for High Five Friday! Their smiles and warm greetings gave our students the perfect start to the day. Thank you for your support!!
🌟 Happy National School Principal Appreciation Day & National School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟
Today, East Sac County would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Halbur and Mr. Tedesco for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, staff, and district. Your hard work truly makes a difference every single day! 👏❤️
We also want to recognize and celebrate our amazing School Lunch Heroes! These ladies work tirelessly to keep our kids happy, healthy, and well-fed—both during the school year and through the summer lunch program. 🍎🥪
Today, we honor you, appreciate you, and acknowledge the vital role you play in our schools and community. Thank you for everything you do for East Sac County! 🙌✨
Track @ Lake City!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
🌾 2nd Grade Ag Safety Day! 🚜🐾
Each year, the Sac County ISU Extension Office hosts an Ag Safety Day for all 2nd grade students in Sac County. On April 28, Mrs. Phillips’, Ms. Henderson’s, and Mrs. Ellerbrock’s classes had the opportunity to participate in this hands-on learning event!
Students learned important lessons about:
⚡ Electric safety
🏠 Home safety
🧼 Food safety & handwashing
🧪 Chemical safety
🐶 Pet safety
🌾 Grain bin safety
The Extension Office also provided lunch for all students and adults—thank you!
To wrap up the day, the K-9 team of Havoc and Sergeant John Meyer gave an exciting demonstration showing how they help keep Sac County safe. 🐕🦺🚓
A huge thank you to Lora and the entire Sac County ISU Extension Office for providing this opportunity for our kids. We also appreciate all the local businesses and community members who help make this day possible, including:
• Landus
• Loring Hospital
• Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative
• Sac PD Michelle Balo
• Sergeant Meyer & K-9 Havoc
We are grateful for a community that supports safety, learning, and our students! ❤️📚🌽
Each year, the Sac County ISU Extension Office hosts an Ag Safety Day for all 2nd grade students in Sac County. On April 28, Mrs. Phillips’, Ms. Henderson’s, and Mrs. Ellerbrock’s classes had the opportunity to participate in this hands-on learning event!
Students learned important lessons about:
⚡ Electric safety
🏠 Home safety
🧼 Food safety & handwashing
🧪 Chemical safety
🐶 Pet safety
🌾 Grain bin safety
The Extension Office also provided lunch for all students and adults—thank you!
To wrap up the day, the K-9 team of Havoc and Sergeant John Meyer gave an exciting demonstration showing how they help keep Sac County safe. 🐕🦺🚓
A huge thank you to Lora and the entire Sac County ISU Extension Office for providing this opportunity for our kids. We also appreciate all the local businesses and community members who help make this day possible, including:
• Landus
• Loring Hospital
• Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative
• Sac PD Michelle Balo
• Sergeant Meyer & K-9 Havoc
We are grateful for a community that supports safety, learning, and our students! ❤️📚🌽
🌱🌸 East Sac County Ag Department Annual Plant Sale! 🌸🌱
Our East Sac County Ag Department is excited to announce that our annual Plant Sale will run from Friday, May 1st through Saturday, May 9th! 🌼🪴
We have a great selection of flowers, vegetables, and hanging baskets grown by our students. Be sure to check the poster for hours of operation!
If you have any questions, please contact ahoefling@eastsac.k12.ia.us
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Thank you for supporting our Ag program and our hardworking students! 🌿💚
Our East Sac County Ag Department is excited to announce that our annual Plant Sale will run from Friday, May 1st through Saturday, May 9th! 🌼🪴
We have a great selection of flowers, vegetables, and hanging baskets grown by our students. Be sure to check the poster for hours of operation!
If you have any questions, please contact ahoefling@eastsac.k12.ia.us
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Thank you for supporting our Ag program and our hardworking students! 🌿💚
Soccer @ Carroll!
Boys Golf @ Newell!
Girls Golf @ Manson!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Boys Golf @ Newell!
Girls Golf @ Manson!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
🌽🙌 5 East Sac County FFA Members Receive Iowa Degrees! 🎉🌽
Congratulations to our East Sac County FFA members who received their Iowa Degrees on the final day of the State Convention!
Cal McCollough
Lola Chedester
Benina Cleary
Luke Steinkamp
Kinzie Erpelding
This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to your hard work and dedication!
🌾 FFA State Convention Highlights
East Sac County had great success at the 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held April 20–21 at Iowa State University! Twenty-seven students in grades 7–12 attended and participated in 11 different contests, proudly representing our district.
A few highlights from the event include:
Treasurer’s Book received 3rd place in the state
Secretary’s Book received 3rd place in the state
Luke Steinkamp received 2nd place in Public Speaking
We are incredibly proud of all our students who competed, presented, and represented ESC with pride. Great job, Raiders! 🌟
Congratulations to our East Sac County FFA members who received their Iowa Degrees on the final day of the State Convention!
Cal McCollough
Lola Chedester
Benina Cleary
Luke Steinkamp
Kinzie Erpelding
This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to your hard work and dedication!
🌾 FFA State Convention Highlights
East Sac County had great success at the 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held April 20–21 at Iowa State University! Twenty-seven students in grades 7–12 attended and participated in 11 different contests, proudly representing our district.
A few highlights from the event include:
Treasurer’s Book received 3rd place in the state
Secretary’s Book received 3rd place in the state
Luke Steinkamp received 2nd place in Public Speaking
We are incredibly proud of all our students who competed, presented, and represented ESC with pride. Great job, Raiders! 🌟
⚾ ESC Baseball apparel store is now open! Show your Raider pride and gear up for the season with great options for players, families, and fans.
🛒 Order here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/NaYMnmzaaM
📅 Store closes May 6th, be sure to get your order in before the deadline!
East Sac County welding students had an incredible experience last week at the welding contest hosted by the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 33 in Des Moines!
Students were challenged to complete fillet welds in four different welding positions—including flat, horizontal, and overhead—each requiring precise technique and accuracy. Thanks to the practice and preparation they put in here at school, our students felt confident and ready to compete.
We are extremely proud of how well our Raiders represented East Sac County among more than 120 welders from multiple schools. They also had the opportunity to hear from Union 33 members and learn about career pathways supported through their education program.
A huge shoutout to our participants:
• Raymond Cornelius
• Carter Rudd
• Hayden Barthman
• Luke Steinkamp
Great job, Raiders! Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to learn new skills make us proud. We look forward to participating in this contest again in the future! 🔥🛠️👏
Students were challenged to complete fillet welds in four different welding positions—including flat, horizontal, and overhead—each requiring precise technique and accuracy. Thanks to the practice and preparation they put in here at school, our students felt confident and ready to compete.
We are extremely proud of how well our Raiders represented East Sac County among more than 120 welders from multiple schools. They also had the opportunity to hear from Union 33 members and learn about career pathways supported through their education program.
A huge shoutout to our participants:
• Raymond Cornelius
• Carter Rudd
• Hayden Barthman
• Luke Steinkamp
Great job, Raiders! Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to learn new skills make us proud. We look forward to participating in this contest again in the future! 🔥🛠️👏
🚍Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!!!🚍
Today and every day, we are grateful for the dedicated individuals who safely transport our students and are often the first and last school employees our students see. Thank you for everything you do for our kids and for our district!
Transportation Director:
Brian Wilson
Our East Sac County Bus Drivers:
Mike Frank – Route, Activities
Jeff Myers – Route, Activities
Alan Perry – Route, Activities
Ted Helmich – Route, Activities
Steve Nuetzman – Route, Activities
Brian Wilson – Sub Route Driver, Activities, Field Trips
Nate Hemiller – Sub Route Driver, Field Trips
Renese Callahan - Sub Route Driver, Activities
Andreya Harms - Sub Route Driver, Activities
Todd Bontrager – Activities
Eric McCollough – Activities
Marilyn Peters – Activities
Cindy Wilcke – Activities
Not pictured:
Julie Howes – Route, Preschool, Activities
Bill Riley – Sub Route Driver, Activities
Paul Huser – Sub Route Driver, Activities
Larry Tellinghuisen – Sub Route Driver, Activities
Ken McClure - Activities
Thank you to all of our amazing drivers for helping keep East Sac County moving safely each and every day!
Boys Track @ Manson!
Girls Track @ Ida Grove!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Girls Track @ Ida Grove!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
The East Sac County 5th grade students in our Extended Learning Program had an exciting day at the Lakeland TAG Passion Project Convention in Okoboji! After several months of research and hard work on their passion projects, students spent the day learning, presenting, and enjoying fun activities with other TAG students from around the area. We are proud of their effort, creativity, and dedication! Great job, everyone!
Home Golf!
Girls Soccer @ Panorama!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Girls Soccer @ Panorama!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
East Sac County’s Parade of Bands concert last night was a great showcase of our student musicians! 🎶
Students in grades 5-12 performed, beginning with the 7th/8th grade and high school jazz bands, followed by the concert bands starting with 5th grade and progressing all the way up through high school.
It was wonderful to see the growth and talent across all grade levels. And a nice message for all seniors band members as they presented their parents with a rose.
A great performance by all!
Huge shoutout to our senior members of soccer, track, golf, band, choir, student council, softball, and baseball for kicking off their Spring Fling week at High Five Friday!
Our younger Raiders always look forward to seeing high school students show up and help start their day on a positive note—it truly makes a difference!
Way to lead by example. Go Raiders!
Our younger Raiders always look forward to seeing high school students show up and help start their day on a positive note—it truly makes a difference!
Way to lead by example. Go Raiders!
Alayna from Loess Hills joined us Monday for our final agriculture session of the year! She wrapped things up with a fun game of Jeopardy, helping students review everything they’ve learned each month.
Thank you, Alayna, for your time and dedication to teaching our students about agriculture throughout the year. We appreciate you making learning both fun and meaningful!
Thank you, Alayna, for your time and dedication to teaching our students about agriculture throughout the year. We appreciate you making learning both fun and meaningful!
Susan and Kelsey from Iowa Trust Bank in Sac City visited our East Sac County 2nd graders today to talk about earning, saving, and spending money. Susan read a book to the students about making smart choices with their money, and every student received their own piggy bank to start saving!
Thank you to Susan, Kelsey, and Iowa Trust Bank for taking the time to support our students and teach them valuable financial skills!
Thank you to Susan, Kelsey, and Iowa Trust Bank for taking the time to support our students and teach them valuable financial skills!
The Parade of Bands concert is this Friday (April 24, 2026)! This concert will feature all of our wonderful East Sac County Bands :). This concert will take place in the LARGE GYM at the Lake View high school.
The order of the program will be:
7th-8th Jazz Band
9th-12th Jazz Band
Intermission
5th Band
6th Band
7th-8th Band
9th-12th Band
The Jazz portion of the program will start at 6:30 p.m.
The concert band portion of the program will start around 7:15 (following the jazz bands and a brief intermission).
The order of the program will be:
7th-8th Jazz Band
9th-12th Jazz Band
Intermission
5th Band
6th Band
7th-8th Band
9th-12th Band
The Jazz portion of the program will start at 6:30 p.m.
The concert band portion of the program will start around 7:15 (following the jazz bands and a brief intermission).
Home Soccer!
Home Golf!
Track @ Ida Grove!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
Home Golf!
Track @ Ida Grove!
🔥 GO RAIDERS!!! 🔥
🌟 Youth Marketplace in Action! 🌟
Mrs. Schroeder’s Youth Marketplace class has been hard at work preparing their projects to present to our local bankers. Our 6th graders recently shared their business plans with Steve Irwin and Lora Wright, confidently explaining their product ideas and how they plan to break even and repay their loans after the sale. We are so proud of their effort, creativity, and professionalism! 👏💼
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Our Youth Marketplace Sale Night will take place on May 5th during the elementary concert at Sac City Elementary. Students will be selling their products from 5:30–6:30 PM.
🛍️ Come out, shop, and support our young entrepreneurs! They’ve put in the work—now let’s cheer them on! ❤️🙌
Mrs. Schroeder’s Youth Marketplace class has been hard at work preparing their projects to present to our local bankers. Our 6th graders recently shared their business plans with Steve Irwin and Lora Wright, confidently explaining their product ideas and how they plan to break even and repay their loans after the sale. We are so proud of their effort, creativity, and professionalism! 👏💼
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Our Youth Marketplace Sale Night will take place on May 5th during the elementary concert at Sac City Elementary. Students will be selling their products from 5:30–6:30 PM.
🛍️ Come out, shop, and support our young entrepreneurs! They’ve put in the work—now let’s cheer them on! ❤️🙌
