Greetings Ennis Parents and Community. After much discussion at the August 12, 2020 school board meeting, the school reopening plan was reconsidered and the vote was to return to school 5 days a week with restrictions. Please be patient as we update our previous plan. We hope that we can share that with you soon. This plan continues to be a working document and is subject to change. Thanks for your patience, understanding, and support.
CUSTODIANS NEEDED! Ennis Schools is in search of two (2) full time custodians for the 2020-2021 school year. $12.25 /hour DOE, up to $740/month for health insurance (BCBS), life insurance policy, personal days , sick and vacation per law. Willing to be flexible with work schedule! If interested, please call Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-682-4258
Just a reminder that our regular meeting is Wednesday, August 12th at 5pm. This is also our annual budget meeting. This meeting will be in person in the HS gym and offered digitally as well, especially for those who are high risk. If you need more information on attending the meeting digitally please email slee@ennisschools.org or call 406-682-4258.
Special Meeting July 28th at 5pm. The trustees will consider school reopening plans. This is in person or digitally. Please email cklasna@ennisschools.org or gmartello@ennisschools.org for information to attend digitally.
Dear Ennis Mustang Families and Community,
We want to keep you informed on our plans for reopening school to in person instruction on August 26th. The details of how that will exactly look are adamantly being discussed and worked on. Please know that the decision to reopen schools is a local decision that will be approved by the school board. Currently, we are in Phase II of the Governor's Reopening of the Big Sky Plan and we are following guidance to open up our school in Phase II. Our committee will have a DRAFT plan for the trustees to consider next week. Tentatively, there is a special meeting on Tuesday, July 28th at 5pm to consider a plan for reopening. Please be checking the school website or call for meeting details.
We are using guidance from the Governor's Office, The Montana Office of Public Instruction, the CDC, as well as working with local health officials for reopening. We understand the importance of opening our school up to students and doing our part to keep our students, staff, and community safe.
We encourage you to get the Ennis Mustangs mobile APP on your devices to keep up with the happenings at the school. The APP is in your Google Play or Apple store.
I cannot stress enough how thankful we are for the great community we live in. We are hoping to have a plan approved next week so families can start planning. Your patience and understanding does not go unnoticed.
Ennis Schools is seeking two full time custodians for the 2020-2021 school year. Pay is DOE with $740/month applied to health insurance. Benefits also include vacation, sick, and personal days. If interested, please contact Supt. Casey Klasna at 406-682-4258.
Regular school board meeting is July 15th at 5pm in the High School lobby. Social distancing will be required. Public may also contact the office at 682-4258 for information to attend digitally.
Student Check Out 5/28 and 5/29: Emails were sent out to parents about student check out procedures for K-12 students. Please call the elementary or JH/HS offices if you have questions.
This is how the 7-12 staff hold their meetings in this time of school closure. The monthly meetings have turned in to twice a month meetings, usually on a Friday morning. We miss talking to each other in person about as much as we miss seeing the students in person!
It is Baby Duck day in Mrs. Klein's kindergarten "classroom" outside her window. There's a pond with a caged run for them and everything. Thanks Mrs. Klein for brightening everyone's day.
Local mountaineer Wendy Gustin shared her experiences from climbing Mt. Everest during a virtual class meeting with Mrs. Hubner's 3rd graders today. See attached pic of Wendy on top of Mt. Everest! Thank you Wendy!
Monday was Superhero Day for the Stay @ Homecoming Week! Some of the staff that were around the building had some fun with it. If you have any pics of your students and/or family taking part in the dress up days, please share and we will put on the website. Go Mustangs!!!
Amazon Free Reading Resources: Kids of all ages can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream. The link: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
3 Rivers Shout Out: Our sincere thanks go out to the 3 Rivers crew for all they are doing to help provide students and families with internet during the school closure so students can move forward with online learning. Their efforts have been outstanding. Thank you so much.
The baby ducks have arrived! Mrs. Klein and Mrs. Rice's classes joined up for a stem project with duck and chicken eggs before the school closure. We are happy to share that some baby ducks showed up the last couple of days! (See the attached picture)
Dear Ennis Mustang Families,
Today, March 24th, Montana Governor Steve Bullock extended K-12 Public School closures to April 10th.
In regards to this closure, the entire staff at Ennis Schools continues to work extremely hard on offsite learning for your children. Please continue to help guide your child through this closure and please keep in communication with your child’s teacher(s). We are doing everything we can to make this uncertain time as comfortable as we can for students and their families.
Please keep checking the school website for updates and please contact the school if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Casey Klasna - Superintendent
The amazing staff at Ennis Schools preparing lunches for our students during this school closure. Thank you staff for all you are doing during this time!
Emergency Board Meeting to consider adopting "A Declaration of Unforeseen Emergency." Wednesday, March 18 @ 11am
Good Evening Mustang Family,
Governor Bullock orders the closure of Montana Public K-12 schools for a two week period. The closure starts Monday, March 16 and ends Friday, March 27. Please continue to visit the website for updated information. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/coronavirus/governor-announces-closure-of-montana-schools-for-two-weeks/article_4e03b582-670f-11ea-8016-47cc704ad29a.html
ATTENTION: There is no school for students tomorrow, Monday, March 16. The board approved a staff work day to prepare if there is school closure due to COVID-19. School will resume, Tuesday, March 17 and be business as usual. Sorry for any inconveniences. Please be checking the school website for updates.