Ennis Schools

The Ennis High Student Council sponsored a food drive in honor of Cat/Griz week. They had students bring in nonperishable food and place it either in a box for the Grizzlies or the Bobcats. A total of 178 pounds of food was collected and donated to the local food bank. The Bobcat fans brought in 108 pounds. Great job Mustangs!

Please check the NEWS Section to view the school board meeting summary from November 15th.

The next School Board Meeting has been changed from Wednesday, December 13th to Thursday, December 14th @ 5:30p.m. to accommodate the School Christmas Concert.

The School Board Meeting for Nov. 8th has been postponed to Nov. 15th @ 5:30 p.m.

Mrs. Hubner's 3rd grade just did their yearly pumpkin math project. Students guesstimate how many pumpkin seeds are in the pumpkin based on the lines on the side of the pumpkin and then group the seeds and count them. Looks like a messy, fun Halloween day project!

Social Media Webinar - The Cook Center is hosting a webinar about Social Media: Protecting Your Child on November 1st at 6:00 PM! Protecting children from technology that moves so fast, is very difficult to manage. Oftentimes, the way parents react can make the issues worse. Join us to learn the parenting pitfalls, as well as practical solutions to effectively managing technology use. You can register right up to the last minute, even if you can't attend the live event. By registering, you will be added to the follow-up email list and receive a recording of the session the following day. Use this email address to register: https://cookcenter.info/Nov1Madison

Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs on advancing to the Divisional VB tourney in Columbus. They play Joliet this Thursday at 11:45a.m. Also, congratulations to the Mustang Football team on advancing to the state quarterfinals. They will play the Circle Wildcats this Saturday at 1pm in Ennis. Please check the NEWS section for the updated Brackets!

Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 31 at 7:30am. Hire a secretary and approve attendance agreements. HS staff room.

Winter Gear: Ironically enough, Winter showed up today in full force during our Hawaiian Dress Up Day for Red Ribbon Week! It looks like Winter is here to stay, so please remember to make sure your student comes to school with appropriate gear (winter coat, hat, boots, gloves) for when they go outside to recess. Thank you!

It's playoff and tournament time! Please see the News Section for the brackets! Our boys are the #1 seed from the Central Division and will take on the Charlo Vikings who are the #3 seed out of the Western Division. Kickoff is 1pm this Saturday in Ennis! Our girls VB is the #3 seed and will take on Whitehall Thursday at 10:45 in Manhattan. GO MUSTANGS!

A group of boys decided to build an "ice cream truck" today at recess. It is so fascinating and enjoyable to witness student creativity at school every day. It looks like one little guy is even starting to make some ice cream in the "truck." Great job, boys! Thank you to Mrs. Schultz for taking this photo.

Ennis Schools is seeking applications for a JH/HS Secretary to start immediately. For more information check out the "Be A Mustang - Employment" under the "Our District" tab on the home page, or call Superintendent Casey Klasna for further information at 406-682-4258.

Speech and Drama Assistant Coaching Position!! Ennis High School is looking for an assistant coach for our Speech and Drama Program for the 2023-2024 season. This position will run from October through January. If interested in this position please contact Ennis Schools at 406-682-4258 and ask for Jordan Overstreet, activities director!

ParentGuidance.org October Mental Health Newsletter is attached. Pave the way for your child’s social success. Friendships are the cornerstone of your child's social development, and as a parent, you can empower them with the tools for success. The October Mental Health Newsletter is a trusted resource for understanding why teaching your child how to make and maintain healthy friendships is vital. Join our community of informed parents and equip your child with the skills they need for a lifetime of enriching relationships. As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click on-demand courses.

Mark your calendars! Picture day is Tuesday, October 10th. Please see news section for details!

Thank you to the HS members of our fall extra-curricular teams for coming to greet the kids this morning as they came in for school. HS Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football participants lined the hallway to form a "Mustang Tunnel," and students were treated to high fives and fist bumps as they came through the doors. This is one of the many great things that come out of living in a small community and being part of a small school system that is all on one campus. It was truly a special moment seeing all the smiling faces come through the doors. Thank you HS students for taking a little time out of your day to have some fun with the younger members of our Mustang Family, and good luck in your contests this weekend!

School is back in session and new routines are being established. Now that your child has been equipped with new school clothes and supplies, learn steps parents can take to equip your child to navigate peer pressure. The September Mental Health Newsletter (see attached images) talks about the power parental influences have on your child as you set clear expectations, encourage education and healthy friendships and become a role model to your child. If you are looking for more information on how you can support your child’s mental health, check out ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Also, check out the course titled, Guiding Your Child through Difficult Times, by Dr. Kevin Skinner.

Ennis Schools is immediately seeking an office secretary to serve the JH and HS. Competitive wages and great benefits. Please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna for more information. 406-682-4258.

It has been a great first week of school. We now have our kindergarten students with us so our Mustang Family is complete. We also have quite a few new faces this school year outside of the kindergarten so would like to welcome them to our Mustang Family and the Ennis community as well. I've attached some art work that our elementary counselor Mrs. Abbie McKitrick and one of our students drew that help exemplify the family culture we believe in here. As I said in our first day assembly, we are family, and we need to be there for each other and support each other through our good times and rough times as well. Thank you for trusting your children with us, for your support, and for being a part of our school and community. Let's have a great 2023-2024 School Year!

We had an incredible rainbow show up behind the American Flag at the Memorial next to the school last night. It made for an awesome photo opportunity as well as a moment to reflect on and appreciate our country and the community we live in.