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: Sylvia Dumdei; First Grade: Chelsie Galbraith; Second Grade: Savannah Boeckman; Third Grade: Evan Thiele; Fourth Grade: Lucy Herrig; Fifth Grade: Logan Steinkamp; Sixth Grade: Jacque Lohff.
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: Max Manternach (12), Sophie Roseberry (11), Lauryn Lally (10), Ella Wieck (9), Autumn Miller (8), and Chael Hanrahan (7).
We appreciate your hard work and dedication to being a positive role model in our school!!
Several classes colored pictures and presented them to the Veterans as a heartfelt thank-you for their service.
We are deeply grateful to all the Veterans who joined us today—and to all who have served—for your dedication and sacrifice.
We will be extending our hours tomorrow, FRIDAY, until 1:00!!
Our East Sac County freshman in Physical Science classes put their engineering and problem-solving skills to the test this week with an Egg Drop Challenge! Students designed and built egg drop holders sturdy enough to protect their eggs through multiple rounds of drops.
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On Monday, to really put their designs to the test, students took a trip up to the bleachers at the practice football field to drop their creations from some serious height! After several tests, and a few cracked casualties along the way, a few designs stood strong through every round.
Those students and their creations are featured in the photos below. Great job to everyone who participated, science in action is always exciting to see! 👏🔬💡
Last night we welcomed new members into the East Sac County National Honor Society! 🌟
The following students were selected by the faculty committee for their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character:
Seniors:
Emmalinn Carico
Lillian Lode
Katelyn Schmidt
Juniors:
Paige Hout
Gabe King
Tyler Renze
Carson Schmitt
Congratulations to all of our newest NHS inductees on this outstanding achievement! 👏🎓
Thank you also to our current NHS members who helped welcome in our new members:
Chloe Bieret
Sarah Bontrager
Jordin Carroll
Seth Donnelson
Kade Snyder
Landon Sporrer
Denae Thayer
Last week, Sandy Zimmerman and Caroyln Noess presented the kids with their own personal reading bear that they can use in school and then at the end of the year can take home to continue with their reading journey. This year Sandy made all 60 bears herself and then had the ladies from the St. Paul's Quilters help her to stuff the bears. St. Paul’s Quilters started this tradition three years ago after hearing from others in Eagle Grove where a lady made reading bears for first graders which improved their reading scores. They decided to start this program at East Sac.
This gift was inspired by this project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM2uGSMsKrU
Thank you to St. Pauls' Quilters for providing this awesome opportunity and personal gift to our ESC first graders!!!
The exact impact on your taxes depends on your specific circumstances. However, examples using standard rollbacks and deductions are shown below ⬇️
Residential - 200K assessed value - $30.60 increase per year, 8 cents/day 👀
Ag - 200K assessed value - $50.22 increase per year, 14 cents/day 👀
Commercial - 200K assessed value - $39.49 increase per year, 11 cents/day 👀
Each year as the district prepares the next fiscal year's budget, the board will approve the rates for the VPPEL, Management Fund, Cash Reserve Levy, and Instructional Support Levy. It is possible for this measure to pass and not see an automatic tax increase of 34 cents in next year's budget on the overall tax rate.
The current overall tax rate for ESC is $11.64. The state average for Iowa School districts is $13.21. The proposed additional $0.34 cents would help maintain our current facilities and still keep the ESC tax rate well under the state average.
For more information on the Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy please visit:
https://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/o/esccsd/page/nov-4th-ppel-vote
Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge! 2:45 PM
GO RAIDERS!!!
Next week during Parent-Teacher Conference week, the Elementary will be having their annual book fair in the Elementary Library. All proceeds will go to help buy more books for the library. The students have been watching preview videos and will be bringing home a letter with dates and times as well as how to set up an eWallet, a convenient way for them to shop without having to carry money. They will also be creating wish lists next week!
We have had some people ask, what is the difference between the proposed increased levy rate on the Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy and the passage of a Bond Referendum? We want to clear that up. Take a look at this information.
The ESC Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy measure on the ballot is NOT a Bond Referendum.
The Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy isn't a new tax, we are just asking the public to approve the maximum levy amount to $1.34 compared to the current levy amount of $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value.
In total, the projected increase in this levy would generate around an addiotnal $175,000 for the district annually to be used specifically to maintain our current facilities, and on technology and transportation for the duration of the voter approved levy.
School districts in Iowa typically use a VPPEL to maintain and improve existing facilities, replace buses or equipment, and update technology — ongoing needs that don’t require large-scale borrowing. A bond referendum, on the other hand, is used for major building projects such as new schools or significant renovations. The VPPEL provides steady funding for upkeep, while a bond referendum allows a district to take on debt for large, long-term investments in school infrastructure.
For more information about the Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy Measure, please visit:
https://www.eastsac.k12.ia.us/o/esccsd/page/nov-4th-ppel-vote
October 31st at Emmetsburg High School from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
November 7th at the Sac Community Center in Sac City from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Attendees will hear from representatives from the IGHSAU and the IHSAA, area athletic directors, and veteran officials. Topics covered will include:
How to become certified as an official
How to get hired to to officiate games
Officiating basics
There is no cost to attend these clinics, and a free lunch will be provided. Anyone who wants to become an official can attend!
If you have any questions, please contact us. Thanks!
Dan Hewitt
dhewitt@e-hawks.org
712-298-2941
Lance Wilhelm
lwilhelm@eastsac.k12.ia.us
