Please visit https://5il.co/zg73 to view updated and current building project information. Please also click on the Ennis Schools Facility Expansion tab at the top of the school website for all the details associated with the project!
Homecoming Week Fun! The students are busy working on Homecoming this week. They have many competitions throughout the week to see which class comes out as the winners. These competitions involve the dress-up days, bonfire items, spirit posters, class competitions, and the floats. Please join us for the bonfire Wednesday night at 7pm, school wide parade at 1:15pm on Friday, the volleyball game on Friday at 4pm, and the football game Friday night at 7pm.
Please come out to the BBQ and bonfire on Wednesday, September 21st at 6pm! We will grill up some hotdogs, serve some ice cream and start the bonfire around 7pm. This will be happening at the elementary playground and football field. Come out and enjoy our outdoor facilitates and relax! We will also have information on our building project.
Mrs. Hubner's 3rd grade class learned about life cycles this week and created models of various life cycles. See attached pictures of some model samples.
The JH VB game scheduled for 3:30 this afternoon (9/9/21) versus Twin Bridges has been canceled. We will send our more information if this game will be rescheduled.
We have an excellent Ennis Continuing Education (Adult Education)offering ready for the fall! Please check out this link for additional information! https://5il.co/yf83
We have a lot of students taking advantage of the nice weather to walk or ride bikes to school. This is so great to see. We will continue to remind students about using crosswalks and how to safely walk to and from school. Please help on the homefront with this education as well. Finally, let's all be extra watchful in keeping our kids safe on the way to and from school.
Just a reminder that there is no school next Monday since it is Labor Day. School will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Enjoy the three day weekend!
Colt Club update: as mentioned in the welcome back letter, Colt Club is still up in the air while we see how the first month of the school year goes with COVID and we also work to staff this after school program for the year. The original start date posted on the website showed that it was to begin on Tuesday, August 31st - this has been postponed at this time. If you know of anyone interested in working Colt Club, please direct them to Elementary Principal, Brian Hilton. Interested persons will need to fill out an application and go through a background check to be considered.
Students were here bright and early for school this morning! It was so rewarding to see the smiling faces and the excitement for another school year here at Ennis Schools. It's so great to have the Mustang Family back together again after the summer break!
We are off and running here at Ennis Schools! It has been an incredibly busy and positive week. Dr. Gerry Nolan was a guest speaker for the staff on Monday with the message "Self Care, Self Love" and it was very well received. Monday night we kicked off our staff appreciation BBQ which was a hit as well! Mr. Hilton (Principal), Mark Womacks (School Counselor), and Dino Fanelli (Trustee) kept very busy flipping burger and turning bratwursts! Very excited to be back and seeing our students this week! Thanks everyone for your continued support!
CUSTODIAN NEEDED! We are searching for one additional custodian to join our team. Excellent benefits and competitive wages! Contact Superintendent Casey Klasna for further information at 406-682-4258.
Please check out the Job Opportunities tab for updated job openings. These positions offer excellent benefits and competitive wages! The most recent opening is a Title I Paraprofessional position combined with K-3 Music. Contact Supt. Casey Klasna at 406-682-4258 for more information.
MEDICAL INSURANCE!! We have positions currently available that offer EXCELLENCE BENEFITS! 2 full time custodial positions available, up to $740/month in health insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, 3 personal days, sick and vacation per law. $15/hr starting wage. Please contact Supt. Klasna @ 682-4258 for more information!
The building project was discussed at length tonight at the regular board meeting. The consensus was to continue discussions at the August 9th board meeting with the possibility of approving moving forward with the design. Great progress has been made in developing a design to accommodate student growth and site safety. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to become familiar with the project by clicking the Facility Expansion tab. Please contact the school at 406-682-4258 if you have any questions.
ATTENTION!! We are seeking bus drivers and custodians for the 2021-2022 school year. Competitive pay and great benefits! Please check out the Job Opportunities tab for detailed information or call Supt. Casey Klasna at 406-682-4258.
Board meeting is Monday, July 12th at 5:30 @ the HS. Please check out the building project link at the top of the web page for detailed information of the building project. If you have any questions, please call 682-4258!
SPORT'S PHYSICALS will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd from 9am-4:30pm at the school cafeteria located through the elementary school entrance. Grades 6-8 will be from 9am-12pm and grades 9-12 will be from 1pm-4:30pm. The Madison Valley Medical Center will have providers onsite. The cost will be $25 made payable to MVMC. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Please be sure to click on the Ennis Schools Facility Expansion link at the top of the webpage to view important documents regarding our building project. As always, we encourage your feedback.
A Special Board Meeting will be held at Ennis High School, Friday, June 18th at 7am to consider the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans as required by the American Rescue Plan. Districts are to publish this plan on their website by June 24th. This plan to be considered is a living document that will be discussed at future board meetings and may be updated by the trustees.
Two custodians needed immediately! AWESOME benefits and starting pay is $15/hr DOE. Benefits include 3 personal days, vacation and sick per law, holiday pay, life insurance, and up to $740 per month paid towards health insurance. Please contact Supt. Casey Klasna to learn more about the position @ 406-682-4258
Congratulations to our 4th Quarter Good Citizens: Carson Ligon, Kaidyn Ostler, Millie Moran-Richardson, Cedar Ford, Ian Chandler, Macy Gilbert, Keyser Edwards, Kolby Marsh, Anna Kelley, Aubrey Blake, Adisyn Wood, and Ellie Brundin. Great job and thanks for being a part of the Mustang Herd!
A few reminders and a thank you: Just a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, June 4th) is the last day of school and will be a shortened school day. Students will be released at 11 a.m. after checking out of their classes. Breakfast and lunch will not be served tomorrow due to the shortened day. Report cards will be mailed out early next week. Finally, I want to thank all of our students, staff, and parents for an excellent school year and for the parent and community support as we navigated the challenges of a school year in a pandemic. I hope you all have a great summer!
The K-4 students had awesome weather for Elementary Track Day yesterday! It was a lot of fun to see all the students compete and cheer each other on and a great way to help wind down the school year. Thanks to Mrs. McNally for organizing the track meet and all the staff and JH track students who helped run it.
The kindergarten students held two performances of the Kindergarten Native American Program yesterday. They performed once for the student body and once for parents. It was great to be able to get this in before the school year was out since it was cancelled over Thanksgiving last fall. They did an excellent job as always - great job Kindergarteners!
Please click on the Orange Tab in the website header to view updated information on the building expansion project. Like always, contact the school if you have any questions!
Kyle LaClair has the senior photo display done for the lobby. If you come to graduation stop by and check it out!
Our softball girls fell to Stillwater (Columbus) 2-1 during first round action at the state softball tourney in Florence. Lady Mustangs will play Friday at 12pm against the loser of MAC (Mission/Arlee/Charlo) /Huntley Project game.
Congratulations to our softball girls and coaches on making history and qualifying for the state BC softball tourney! Girls take on Stillwater (Columbus) at 10am Thursday in Florence. Also, Congratulations to the Mustang Track athletes for qualifying for the State C track meet in Missoula this Friday and Saturday. We are proud of you!
Lady Mustang Softball took care of business today at the Western B-C Divisional Tournament and rolled over Loyola 15-5. Lady Mustangs will play at 10am Friday.
The 4th grade students went on their field trip to Logan and Headwaters State Park. Here is a pic of them standing on the buffalo jump!
Looking to be part of a great team? Ennis Schools has employment opportunities with EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Currently we are in search of custodians, a cook's helper, and route drivers. Please visit the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" tab to learn more!
The Kindergarten took their annual field trip to the Fish Hatchery yesterday. The students and staff want to thank the Fish Hatchery staff for having them and teaching them so much about the hatchery process!
Congratulations to Ms. Kottal and the 5th-12th grade band members for their performances yesterday in the Spring Concert. We can't wait to see what the future holds for Mustang Music - Excellent job!
The Ennis Schools staff would like to thank everyone for the kind gestures during staff appreciation week last week. We are so thankful to live and work in this generous and supportive community. Thank you so much for all you do to support the students, staff, and school district.
Juniors decorated all day yesterday for Prom. So now things are looking rather festive in the high school lobby and gym. Doors will be open for Prom on Saturday, May 8 at 7pm with Grand March starting at 7:30pm. Per School Board directive, only 2 parents per EHS student at Prom are allowed to come in to view the Grand March and it will not be open to the public. Parents are asked to remain in the bleachers. Prom will be over at Midnight. We are looking forward to a fun night of dancing!
The Ennis Mustang spring sports seniors were honored at the softball game in Ennis Wednesday, May 5th. Thank you seniors for your years as Mustangs!
Mrs. Sturtz' Kindergarten students celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th. May the Fourth be with you all! See attached picture!
The high school drama kids have put in a long week getting ready for their performances. Last night was dress rehearsal. Today and tomorrow are matinee performances for the junior high and elementary students. Night performances start at 7pm both Thursday and Friday night. If you are planning to attend, please note that masks are required. Adult tickets are $6 and students are $5.
We are actively searching for bus drivers! Currently, there are three (3) route positions open for next year. Starting pay is $17/hr and we will train! Time commitment is approximately 4 hours a day and during the school year only. Please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna if you are interested!
Wylie Connor was awarded the Bronze Medal from Skills USA for his Welding Sculpture he submitted in the Virtual state competition. Please see the News Section for a full write-up. The Skills USA State Director, Mary Heller, awarded Wylie his medal and a welding helmet at school on Monday, April 26.
The 4th graders have been busy learning about Montana History and recently finished learning as much as we can about Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery! We also just finished a rock identification project!
Students have been working hard to memorize their lines for the school play. Performances are the 29th and 30th at 7:00, come support this amazing production of Cheerleaders vs Aliens.
Please check out the NEWS section for the spring newsletter, Scoop from the Supt. as well as the Job Opportunities tab for updated employment opportunities.
Your input is needed for the planning stages of our HS facility expansion. Click on this link to access the survey!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parents-Community
Please check out the Job Opportunities tab to view current openings. Looking for 2 Bus Route Drivers as well as an Assistant School Secretary.
Please check out the NEWS section for the Building Expansion Survey as well as the April Edition of Mustang Monthly.
Ennis Schools is in search for two (2) Bus Route Drivers for the 2021-2022 School Year! Please click on Job Opportunities to learn more about the position and feel free to call Supt. Casey Klasna at 406-682-4258.
The 7th graders put their artistic skills to work to help with the School Play background. The School Play will have performances April 29 and 30. Please keep your eye out for more information.
3/29/21 – 4/10/21 – WeeklyActivity Schedule and Fan Attendance
Masks and Social Distancing are recommended at all Home Events
4/1/21 – HS Softball vs Ananconda – 4pm – 1 VARSITYGAME 4/3/21 –
4/10/21 – SPRING BREAK – No athleticcontests – coaches will communicate practice schedule. (4//8 and 4/9 Golf cancelled).
The B.E.E.F. (Bringing Ennis Education Forward) Program rewards middle school students for academic achievement on quarter grades. Ennis Schools would like to thank the following local businesses for their continued support of the BEEF Program: ALLEY BISTRO, BYNEE'S, ENNIS PHARMACY, FISH BOWL, MADISON FOODS, NACHO MAMMA'S, SHEDHORN SPORTS, TRUE VALUE. Please get out and support these and all of our local businesses!
Just a reminder to all K-12 parents that Friday, March 19th is a vacation day. School will not be session that day. Enjoy the three day weekend! School resumes again on Monday, March 22nd.
Read Across America Week is over. Our students collected 300 pounds of pet food for our community's stray and rescue animals. Our students brought in $654 and our amazing Booster Club donated another $300. When we delivered the food we got to meet one of the fur babies that our donations will help. This is Cinder who was hit by a car. She was in labor and was due to have kittens any hour.
Read Across America Week is going on and today our students are wearing their animal ears. We are still collecting pet food and I believe we are on the verge of beating the Booster Clubs challenge!
Black out lunch with glow sticks for Read Across America Week!
Mrs. Swanson's 6th graders taught a math lesson to their 1st grade buddies in Mrs. Rice's class last Friday. It was so fun watching the older students interacting so positively with the younger students. Great job 6th graders!
The teachers and students have decorated their doors for Read Across America week. The hallway is a forest of truffula trees.
Our students are collecting food for our community’s stray and rescue animals.
Custodian needed! Excellent benefits! Please click on "Job Opportunities" for further information.
Next week is Read Across America week for grades K-5. Dress up days for the week are: Monday, 3/1 - Tacky Day: forego all fashion rules. Tuesday, 3/2 - Blackout Day: wear black. Wednesday, 3/3 - Homeroom Wars: each homeroom picks a theme. Thursday, 3/4 - Charity Day: come together for a cause, wear animal ears. Friday, 3/5 - Neon Day: sunglasses suggested. If you have any questions, call Mrs. Pederson at 682-4258.
This week in the library the students are going on a blind date with a book. Not only is it fun, but it’s a good lesson on not judging a book by its cover.
Ennis School District #52 is currently seeking applicants for a Continuing Education (Adult Education) Director for the 2021-2022 school year. This position is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and managing a valuable Continuing Education program for the shareholders of the Ennis and surrounding communities. Please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna for more information.
Check out the NEWS section for State Speech, Drama, and Debate results. Mustangs represented very well. Congratulations!
Miles and Macy Gilbert donated two books to the library. Thank you for your donation!
The Ennis Schools 2021 4th-8th grade Spelling Bee Champion is 7th grader Harper Leonard. Runner-up was 5th grader Celee Klasna and 2nd Runner-up was 6th grader Hannah Hale. The county bee has been cancelled this year, but Harper will have a chance to qualify for the State Bee this spring. Congratulations and great job to all participants who qualified for the School Bee, and best wishes to Harper on qualifying for the State Bee!
The Ennis School Library received a $500 grant for books from the Virginia City Elks Lodge #390 and the Montana State Elks. Lodge Manager, Ms. Tanya Engle is presenting the check to School Librarian, Mrs. Cindy Pederson.
Just a reminder to students and parents that there is NO school next Monday, January 18th as it is a professional development and record keeping day for staff. Have a great weekend!
Ennis School District 52 is currently seeking two trustees for three-year terms. Anyone qualified for and interested in running for this position may pick up a petition from Ginger Martello at Ennis High School. Petition must be turned in at the Ennis School District Clerk’s office prior to 4 p.m. March 25, 2021. No candidate may appear on the ballot unless he or she meets this deadline. If you have any questions about the trustee positions, please call Superintendent Casey Klasna at 682-4258.
Just a reminder that Ennis Schools was granted a USDA waiver to offer meals to all students K-12 at no cost. Free meals start January 4th and continue throughout the school year. We are hoping that families take advantage of this service. If you have any questions, please contact the school!
Dear Ennis Grades 6-12 Families,
This morning, January 1, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that five students in grades 7-12 tested positive for COVID-19.
The Madison County Health Department is currently in the process of investigating these specific cases and will be contacting individuals determined to be close contacts. Some families may have already been notified prior to receiving this letter. Investigating these cases takes time and we encourage you to answer your phone as it could be the Madison County Health Department. Even though we have not been in school since December 18th, there is a very good possibility that there will be close contacts identified due to students engaged in extracurricular activities throughout the break.
If your child is not determined to be a close contact and you have not been contacted by the Madison County Health Department, then school will be business as usual on Monday, January 4th. For students determined to be close contacts, they will be expected to attend school through remote learning and follow the bell schedule as if they were in-person. We encourage students to contact their teachers if questions arise and to be consistent in checking their Gmail and Google Classroom.
Please note that we will strictly adhere to privacy laws during a health pandemic outbreak and will not disclose identifiable information of those who have been affected. We recommend that any person who feels sick should stay home and seek out their medical provider for specific instructions.
We remind families to be patient and understanding during this challenging time and we need your continued support. Our priority is to keep our school doors open and need your cooperation in helping make that happen. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
Ennis Schools is currently accepting applications for an elementary school paraprofessional for the 20-21 school year. This job is approximately 37 hours/week and starting pay is DOE. This position offers up to $740/month in health insurance as well as accrual of sick and vacation leave per statute. For further information call Superintendent Casey Klasna at 682-4258.
This evening, Tuesday, December 22,the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that an Ennis High School student tested positive for COVID-19.
The Madison County Health Department and Ennis Schools are currently in the process of investigating this specific case. The Madison County Health Department will be contacting individuals determined to be close contacts. It is possible that some families may have already been contacted. We are hopeful that this case only affects a minimal number of students.
With the timing of this case, in-person instruction will not be affected and we are prepared for a safe return to school on Monday, January 4th. School officials will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further information if and when it becomes available.
Please note that we will strictly adhere to privacy laws during a health pandemic outbreak and will not disclose identifiable information of those who have been affected. We recommend that any person who feels sick should stay home and seek out their medical provider for specific instructions.
We remind families to be patient and understanding during this challenging time. Our priority is to keep our school doors open and need your cooperation in helping make that happen. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
This evening, Friday, December 18,the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that an Ennis High School student tested positive for COVID-19.
The Madison County Health Department is currently in the process of investigating this specific case and contacting individuals determined to be close contacts. We are hopeful that this case only affects a minimal number of students.
Fortunately, in-person instruction will not be affected and we are prepared for a safe return to school on Monday, January 4th. School officials will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further information if and when it becomes available.
Please note that we will strictly adhere to privacy laws during a health pandemic outbreak and will not disclose identifiable information of those who have been affected. We recommend that any person who feels sick should stay home and seek out their medical provider for specific instructions.
We remind families to be patient and understanding during this challenging time. Our priority is to keep our school doors open and need your cooperation in helping make that happen. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
Mrs. Hubner's 3rd graders had a playdough Christmas Tree building contest today. Click on "view image" to see the awesome results of their efforts!
Mrs. Myers' 1st grade class made self portraits in Ms. Kinnan's art class. There were even a few that shared their humor by adding a mask to their self portrait. Great job 1st graders!
6th graders spent their last library class of the year enjoying some minute to win it games.
Remote learning will continue tomorrow, Thursday, December 10th for grades 9-12. We anticipate that we will resume in-person instruction on Friday, December 11th. Please see NEWS section for additional information.
Thank you, Lion's Club! Despite the Holiday Concert being cancelled this year due to Covid 19, the Lion's Club continued their tradition of providing bags of candy for kids by bringing in bags to distribute to all K-12 students. They also generously donated $500 to go towards winter gear for students in need. Thank you, Lion's Club, for your spirit of service and for all the great things you do for our school and community!
Our new basketball and volleyball court is completely finished! This week Bridger Fence from Bozeman installed a 7' black chain link fence. Kids were pretty excited to get on the court! This project was funded through a LWCF grant, which we are glad we got!
Please see NEWS section for the Scoop from the Supt. Fall Newsletter!
Please see NEWS section for school board decision for 6-12 remote learning 11/16-11/29.
EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING today at 12:00pm to consider transitioning to remote learning starting Monday, November 16th and continuing through November 29th due to a critical staffing and substitute shortage.
This meeting is through ZOOM, so please contact Sally at the High School office at 682-4258 or D'awn at the Elementary Office at 682-4237 for meeting information.
Thank you Veterans! The Ennis Schools students and staff would like to take this moment to thank all of our Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice. Thank you for your service and for embodying the spirit of America. You will always have our gratitude and respect.
It’s “No Shave November” in the library and our students mustache you to check out their favorite books!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, our very talented 1st graders have been busy with their "Turkeys in Disguise!" Way to go 1st graders, they look great!
2nd Grade students from Mrs. Graden's class were doing a STEM project today about where rivers begin. (see attached pic)
Mrs. Hubner's 3rd graders did their annual Pumpkin Math project last Friday! See attached picture.
School staff dressed up today to honor our school nurse, Whitney Marsh, for all her hard work, efforts, and being on the front line during the Covid Pandemic. Thank you Nurse Marsh! We also would like to thank all our medical staff at the Madison Valley Medical Center for all they do as well! We appreciate you!
Fell to Gardiner in game 4. Way to fight Lady Mustangs
Mustangs staying alive. Won match #3, 25-22.
Fell short in match #2, 25-22
District volleyball tournament action in Gardiner. Mustangs fall short in match #1, 25-18.
This week in the library the kids are enjoying campfire stories.
Crunch time in the library: we are small in numbers but large in crunch! Ennis Schools participated in Montana Crunch Time today to help celebrate National Farm to School month.
There will be a Pumpkin Giveaway Wednesday, Oct. 21st right after school by the elementary drop off/pick up zone! Bus students will also be given the opportunity to grab a pumpkin on the way out to the buses! Students and parents will need to wear masks and grab a pumpkin quickly so we don't get a large group of people congregating in one location for an extended period of time. Thank you to Remax for supplying the pumpkins for students.
Homecoming Court!
Homecoming Candidates - 2020!
High School Homecoming Floats.
Junior High Homecoming Floats.
K-12 parent reminders: Tuesday, Oct. 13th will be run on a Friday schedule so school will release at 2 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences will run from 2-8:00 p.m. and will be done virtually. P/T conference information was sent out last week - please call with questions. There will be NO SCHOOL Oct. 14,15, and 16. Have a great week!
What a great Homecoming week despite the circumstances and challenges we experience on a daily basis. Very impressed with how our plans came together for our staff and students to celebrate Homecoming. A big THANK YOU to Ms. Newman and the staff in making everything run smoothly. CONGRATULATIONS to our student athletes on their victories! GO MUSTANGS!
Homecoming Fun! Getting everything ready for the floats.
Best of Luck to our Mustangs today and tomorrow! Please look at the NEWS section to view our monthly student newsletter "The Mustang Monthly." Our students once again knocked it out of the park!
It's Homecoming Week, October 5-10! The pep rally on Thursday is for school staff and students only, no public allowed. We will have a "reverse parade" on Friday. The public will drive one-way, South on Charles St. from Hwy 287 and out Ennis St. to see the elementary students and junior high/high school floats. The gate at the elementary school will be open at 1:30 and close at 1:45 when the parade ends. Let's all cooperate and help our students have the best Homecoming we can!
HELP WANTED!!!! Ennis Schools is seeking applicants for the following positions: COOKS HELPER (25 hours/week with benefits), SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, ACTIVITY BUS DRIVERS, and SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS. Please contact Superintendent Casey Klasna if interested at 406-682-4258
It’s Banned Books Week in the library. Our students are celebrating their right to read and also learning about the history of banned books.
Mask update for K-4: Due to the number of active Covid-19 cases in Madison County reaching four (4) or more, K-4 students will now follow the same mask directive as grades 5-12 in accordance with directives from the State of Montana. This means K-4 students will be wearing masks considerably more during the day. Teachers will instruct students on the times they can remove their masks according to the directives outlined in Policy 1905.
Edible Math - Mrs. Hubner's 3rd Graders were exploring area and the distributive property with Cheez Its this morning! See pics.
Our new court is completed! This court is 46×84 with 4 adjustable hoops as well as a full volleyball court.This project was primarily funded through a Land Water Conservation Fund grant awarded in 2019. We are hoping to get this court fenced and lighted this fall. Come check it out!
Elementary students cheered on the "Patriot Parade" on 9/11 to help remember and commemorate Patriot Day. Students and staff chanted USA, USA while people in vehicles honked and waved. It was a great way to start our Friday!
We are one day closer to a brand new basketball and volleyball court at our lower playground. Concrete work will be finished up this week and next week we should have the new court and hoops installed. Going to be nice!
Our lower playground is currently under construction and will have a brand new look! The upgrade will include a new basketball/volleyball court at our lower playground just north of the FB field. The court surface will be a composite surface with school colors, lines, and brand new hoops. The hoops on the main court will be 10' hoops and the side hoops will be lowered to accommodate our younger kids. This project is being funded through a Land Water Conservation Fund grant the district received a year ago.
GO MUSTANGS!! Wow, it was so good to be back to school with a school full of kids. Our enrollment has increased by 22 kids, which is outstanding. This was the first day back since March 13th! The excitement was incredible and I just cannot thank everyone enough. I realize that not everything is perfect, but all we can do is just keep working together and offering as much as support as possible. We ask that you continue being patient and understanding. If you have questions, please give us a call.
Just a reminder that fan attendance to our sporting events is limited at this time to four (4) family members per participating athlete. Masks will be required indoors and will be highly recommended but optional for outdoors at this time. This was agreed upon by the Madison County Schools and the County Board of Health. We will assess fan attendance and keep you updated as we go. We appreciate your understanding.
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!!!
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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.
Emergency Board Meeting, Sunday, March 15th @1pm in Rm #3 of the HS to discuss district's preparedness for COVID-19.
Prom has been canceled for March 14th. Please see NEWS section for details. We do sincerely apologize for any inconveniences.
4th graders decorated the gift bags for the Nursing Home!
Prom is quickly approaching! Please see the attached flyer for details.
Read Across America Week has been a success! The movie party in the gym was the bit finale.
K-5 students brought in 1,096 pairs of socks. Our students and teachers are.....simply the best!
Mrs. Brozovich's 4th Grade students invited the rest of the elementary to a celebration of the 100 Year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment - an amendment granting women the right to vote. Students were treated to cupcakes and a little history behind the 19th Amendment!
The Booster Club has donated 132 pairs of socks to our “Fox in Socks” drive. They are challenging all K-5 students to beat their donation!
Tuesday for Read Across America week is "Bubble Gum" day. Students filled the cafeteria and hallways in pink.
Mr. Hilton and his group of mini-Mr. Hiltons on "Reverse Age" day.
Read across America kicked off Monday with "Reverse Age" day. Teachers dressed like students and students dressed like teachers.
The 2nd Graders spent an awesome day skiing at Discovery Basin on Feb. 19th. The students had lessons in the morning and free skied in the afternoon. Thank you to all the parents who chaperoned and helped make this day safe and fun! See attached picture of all the happy faces!
Monday is the start of Read Across America Week. Teachers and students are gearing up by decorating their doors with the theme: Fox in Socks!
Kindergarten students were given the opportunity to play with some other "kids" on Valentine's Day through the GROWW program!
Mrs. Graden's 2nd grade and Mrs. Hubner's 3rd grade joined forces for a Valentine's Day STEM project! They were having a competition to see who could create the tallest free standing tower made entirely out of hearts. Looks like these two girls have a good start on a winner!
Blind Date with a Book this week in the library! This is a fun way to learn not to judge a book by its cover.
The Ennis Close-Up group had their annual pasty making day on Saturday, February 1. This is a long standing tradition in our community and a great fundraiser for this group. These students and their advisor made 2,300 pasties, making Saturday a very busy day.
Today was a SuperBowl party theme in the lunchroom to celebrate the upcoming game. Students and staff wore their favorite sports team gear as well. We want to thank Tammy Wham and the kitchen crew for helping to make the lunchroom environment so much fun!
A great man was honored tonight at the home basketball games against Twin. The Ennis Booster Club presented the McKitrick family with the "Honorary E" in honor of Mel McKitrick, who served the students of Ennis for over 40 years as a driver and loyal Mustang fan. In addition, the softball fields and bus barn are now named, "The Mel McKitrick Memorial Complex." Very fitting to say the least.
Our January 20th PIR (pupil instructed related) day was a great success. Thanks to the Ennis Police Department for your help with safety procedures and protocols. Thanks to everyone involved and keeping safety a priority.
3rd graders completed animal stories this week. Each student researched an animal of their choice that lives in Montana and wrote a 4 paragraph paper (3 informative and 1 opinion)complete with illustrations. Thank you, Mrs. Dickinson, for the furs you brought in to look at!
How great is our community? A HUGE thank you to Ms. Engle and the Virginia City Elk's Lodge #390 for the recent $250.00 donation to be applied to our after school program. Another great example of doing great things for kids!
4th graders enjoyed a MT History presentation on Jan. 14th by Greg Smith titled "A Visit with an 1879 American Fur Co. Trader." Mr. Smith dressed in era-specific clothing and took on the persona of a fur trader Jim Deacons. The presentation was informative, colorful, and excellent!
This is just another example of how awesome our Booster Club is in Ennis! They handed out some "brain food" for our kids to kick of semester tests! Thanks for your commitment to our students!
It's Finals Week for the high school students. Attached is the schedule for Wednesday through Friday.
Some of our local law enforcement officers came in to eat lunch with the elementary students on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day today. Thank you to ALL of our law enforcement officers!
Mrs. Graden's 2nd grade students are working hard on their canyon formations and erosions science fair project. Can't wait to see it at the Science Fair on January 27th!
Mrs. Graden's 2nd grade students develop their house building skills with a STEM gingerbread house project before winter break. (click on pic link)
6th graders participating in the Christmas games in the library!
Thanks to our cooks for giving our elementary students the opportunity to decorate cookies during lunch time. These kids had a blast!
The Annual Skate with Santa Event is going on at the Virginia City Ice Rink this Saturday, Dec. 21st from 1-3 p.m. Santa will be there with his elves handing out gifts!
Great job to our K-12 music students! The concert was awesome! Thanks to our music teachers Ms. Kottal and Mrs. Allen for their hard work in preparation for such a great night. Also, a big thank you to Mrs. Coyle well as Mrs. Olson for their efforts as well!
Mrs. Jenkins STEM class had a lot of fun with an escape room challenge.
Elementary Parents: The lost and found table is beginning to overflow again. If you're student has reported missing items to you, it might be worth swinging by to take a look before winter break.
Kindergarten students planted candy canes with the cooks today! We can't wait to see what grows over the next week!
Strategic Planning was a great success last night! Thanks to the trustees, staff, and community for your attendance and involvement. Your efforts in making Ennis Schools a great place for kids are appreciated!
It’s no shave November and Mr. Overstreet’s class mustache you to check out these books!
Just a reminder that Strategic Planning is Monday, November 18 at 4pm in RM #3 of the HS.
So proud of our staff and students for the incredible efforts in recognizing our Veterans. Our Veterans were invited to eat with our kids followed by an outstanding Veterans Day program. A huge thanks to all Veterans!
Lady Mustangs fall to Charlo in 3 which marks the end of their season. Great season girls, we're proud of you!
Lady Mustangs down 2-0 against Charlo. Let's go girls!
Lady Mustangs fall to a very tough Manhattan Christian squad in 3. Will play 4pm Friday.
Lady Mustangs defeat Valley Christian in 3. Will take on Manhattan Christian at 5:30.
Just a reminder that school releases at noon tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 6th) for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences will run from 1-6 p.m.
Please come out and cheer on our Lady Mustangs at the Divisional VB Tourney this week! First game is 1pm on Thursday. Bracket information is in the NEWS section of the website.
Lady Mustangs take set three, 25-13 and clinch the 12C District Championship to move on to Divisionals next week at Manhattan Christian. Bracket to follow on Monday. Great job girls!
Lady Mustangs take set two, 25-15
Championship vs. PBurg, Lady Mustangs win first set 25-15
Lady Mustangs win in 3 sets over Granite! Move on to tomorrow’s championship game!
Stangs win first two sets against Granite 25-12 and 25-14.
Lady Mustangs take the 4th set over Drummond 25-7 and win the match 3-1! They play Granite now at around 6:30 tonight.
Lady Mustangs regroup and win 3rd set against Drummond 25-14.
Lady Mustangs drop second set to Drummond 22-25. Match is tied at 1-1.
Lady Mustangs win first set vs Drummond 25-14
Lady Mustangs win game 3 against Lima, 25-16. They will play Drummond at 3:30 today.
Lady Mustangs win game 2 against Lima, 25-6
Lady Mustangs win game 1 against Lima, 25-16
Halloween in the Library.
Even the high school gets in on Halloween dress-up!
Just a reminder that the Halloween Costume Parade is on Halloween at 2:30 p.m. It will begin at Mrs. Sturtz' Kindergarten and run through the High School and back.
When it’s too cold to go out for recess, 5th grade came to the library where they played board games. Here is Leland Miller acting out “Lumberjack” in a close game of Charades between the boys and girls.
Strategic Planning has been rescheduled for Monday, November 18th starting at 4:00 pm in Room #3 of the High School.
Strategic Planning with the Montana School Board Association for tonight has been canceled. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Please come out on cheer on our Lady Mustangs at the District VB Tourney this week! Bracket information is in the NEWS section of the website.
The 8th graders had so much fun watching the performance of Haunted Mountain Theater at the Museum of the Rockies. It combined their folklore/legends unit from ELA with Montana history, and was so much fun!
Best of luck to our Cross Country runners and Coaches in Great Falls! We had a send off for them which included the entire school, while our music teacher and band students marched while playing the school song. It was outstanding!!
Strategic Planning with MTSBA will be Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. This will be in Room #3 of the High School. The shareholders of the Ennis School District are invited to participate!
3rd Grade students partnered up with Kindergarten students on a fun STEM project. The students made marble mazes, which are on display outside of Mrs. Sturtz' classroom.
The Junior High Football game scheduled for Saturday, October 19th has been cancelled! Please spread the word!!!
This week, in the library, Kyla's favorite books!
REMINDER: We have a short week of school this week for MEA conventions. School will release at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday and will not resume until Monday, Oct. 21st.
The Ennis chapter of the Montana Sea Hawkers group donated $169 to Ennis High School. Along with cheering on the Seahawks they also hold a 50/50 to raise money to donate in the community. Ennis High School was a lucky recipient. A big thank you to the Sea Hawkers!
Mrs. Graden's second grade students did a mystery science lesson/experiment on Wednesday. The lesson involved planting grass heads (homemade chia pets) - can't wait to see how they turn out. Hopefully they will have an update picture to share later!
Gotta love fall in Montana! Students had a great time building snowmen in the fresh snow that fell this morning.
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Oct. 2nd) is the Flu Immunization Clinic at Ennis Schools for Students and Staff from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Elementary. The community flu clinic is on Oct. 9th from 4-6 p.m. in the High School.
TIME CHANGE!!! The volleyball games versus Drummond, Saturday, September 28th will start at 1:00 now, not 2:30
More pictures of Homecoming!
Homecoming prep is in full swing! Remember, the parade is today at 1pm!
It must be Homecoming parade day!
It's Homecoming week and the Sophomore class is working hard. Their Advisor, Mrs. Pederson, submitted these photos of Sophomores working in the library.
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Students are learning about books that have been targeted for removal in libraries and schools. Banned Book Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. 4th graders are celebrating their right to read!
Please come join us for food and fun on Wed., Sept. 25th at the Ennis Schools Open House and BBQ! The Open House and BBQ runs from 5:30-7:00 p.m. followed by the Homecoming Bonfire at 7:00 p.m. See you there!
Just a reminder that there is an early release from school on Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 1:00 p.m. NO COLT CLUB that day.
More 3rd grade food and learning! They used cheez-its in math to learn about area. The students were able to compute the area of a rectangle, as well as learn the distributive property and put it to work.
Homecoming Week is quickly approaching! Ennis Schools will be celebrating the "Decades" during the week of September 23-28. See attached flyers for the Dress Up Days and for the Homecoming Dance information.
The STEM class is creating roller coasters to learn about potential and kinetic energy. Great job Mrs. Jenkins.
Mrs. Hubner's third graders learned about the parts of a cell in a fun, engaging, hands-on way: by using foods to create an edible plant cell model! The bonus: they get to eat their assignment when they are done!
John Underwood gave a presentation called "Life of an Athlete" to our 6-12 student body. The message was powerful and showed what stress, lack of sleep, and substance abuse will do to the brain and how critical it is to make healthy choices. Great information!
There was an error in our JH VB schedule. The lady Mustangs will now travel on Thursday, September 12 to West Yellowstone. 6th,7th, 8th grade games will be starting at 3:30. Bus will leave at 1:30. Sorry for the change.
The Annual Ennis Child Find is Wednesday, Sept. 18th. Child Find is a developmental screening day for children aged 0-5 to help determine whether a child is reaching developmental markers. To schedule an appointment, please call D'awn at the elementary school (682-4237).
Ennis Schools would like to invite all first responders to come and have lunch on September 11th at 11:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Thank you for all that you do!
Just a reminder that school starts Wednesday, August 28th! First Bell is at 7:55 a.m. with school starting at 8:00 a.m. School gets out at 3:15 p.m. for Elementary and 3:17 p.m. for JH and HS students. See you then!
WANTED!! Activity bus drivers and substitute route drivers. For more information, contact Superintendent Casey Klasna at 406-682-4258
Freshman Orientation will be Thursday, August 22 at 6:00p.m. in the High School lobby. This is a very important meeting for all in coming freshman. Hope to see you there!
Strategic Planning is canceled for tonight. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The Ennis Booster Club will be hosting a meeting Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30p.m. at the Ennis School Cafeteria.
Ennis Schools in cooperation with the Madison Valley Medical Center will be hosting a Sport's Physical Day on Tuesday, July 30th at the Ennis Elementary Cafeteria. Physicals for students in grades 6th-8th grade will be from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. and grades 9th-12th will be from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
The MVMC will also have an educational ”booth” regarding healthy eating for athletes.
Appropriate MVMC providers will conduct the physicals. Cost of the physical is $20 made payable to the Madsion Valley Medical Center.
All students grades 6-12 who wish to participate in athletics, must have a sport's physical prior to the first day of practice.
We hope to see you on July 30th! If you cannot make it, please make sure that your child has a physical prior to the first day of practice.
Pictures from the Yellowstone Expedition
Congratulations to Ethan Norby! 6th Grader Ethan Norby racked up 577 Accelerated Reader points for the 2018-19 school year with 516 of those points coming in the 4th quarter alone! Way to go, Ethan! Keep reading those books!
Elementary Track Day was held on May 28th. Thank you Mrs. McNally for organizing this each year. Thanks, also, to all the staff and 7th/8th track team who helped run the track meet. It wasn't the nicest day, but the students competed hard and enjoyed the day nonetheless!
Teachers fixed the Senior class breakfast on their last day for a congratulatory send off.
4th Graders enjoying movie day in the library!
The Ennis Booster Club Elections and Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 4th @ 6:30p.m. in Room #3 of the High School. If you can make it, that would be great!
Students around the school have been helping out with our short handed janitorial staff. The 6th grade library class is no exception.
It is almost graduation time! Kylie Noack designed the senior class display for the lobby. Thank you Kylie.
Mrs. Brozovich's and Mr. Overstreet's 4th Grade classes put on the 4th Annual Wax Museum on Friday, May 3rd in the elementary gym. Great job 4th graders!
And, that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone that made CSI- Wonderland a success.
The Special Olympics Team and Thunder did an awesome job representing Ennis Schools on April 25th and 26th. Great job guys!!!!
Our high school students are working hard to keep up with their school work while preparing for the play matinee.
The High School Play is this Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7:00pm. There will be a dinner served by FCCLA on Friday night at 6:00pm. Plates are limited to 75, first come first serve. $20 for Dinner & the Play or $6 Adults & $5 Students and Senior Citizens.
The senior class has been working madly on their senior video all week.
Kindergarten Roundup: Just a reminder that the annual Ennis Schools Kindergarten Roundup for next year's Kindergarten students is scheduled for April 17th. Please view the image for more details and call the Ennis Elementary Office at 682-4237 to sign up a student.
Please come join us for the Missoula Children's Theatre Performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Saturday, April 13th at 4 p.m. in the Ennis High School Gym.
Come Join the EHS Drama Club for their production of "CSI: Wonderland," a modern day spoof of an old classic. The production will run Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 in the Elementary Gym. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and Senior Citizens. On Friday, you can enjoy a three-course meal hosted by the FCCLA starting at 6:00 for $20 a plate (This includes the ticket for the play as well.) Call the school (682-4258) to reserve your dinner ticket. (Ticket for the play only will be purchased at the door.)
Bring your family and enjoy the fun!
The Ennis Close-Up group is in Washington, DC this week. Today they are at Capitol Hill.
Elementary Drop Off/Pick Up Reminder: please use the designated drop off/pick up zone(see attached schematic). The emergency parking and handicapped parking zones next to the elementary office are reserved for those purposes. Please call the elementary with any questions.
This is what it's all about!!! Outstanding job to the Ennis FCCLA students. Very proud of these kids and Ms.Diehl for a tremendous showing at state. Thanks to all of them for representing Ennis in such a positive way. Very proud of their success!
Rehearsals for the School Play are under way and the set is starting to take shape. The play involves a lot of hard work from the students and advisors but also volunteers. Jen Doney, Jack Finley, and Donna Jones are currently painting the play set. We appreciate the time and energy these volunteers put in to making the set come to life.
Prom 2019 is in the books! The prom royalty was crowned at the Grand March with Prom King Trevor Swanson, Prom Queen Amanda Russell, Prom Princess Maddie Barsness, and Prom Prince Zayne Sanborn.
Very proud of our National Honor Society students. What a wonderful induction ceremony last night. Great food and great company. Outstanding job kids, we are very proud of you!
Our high school kids are participating at Academic Olympics today. The middle school students went yesterday. They have all represented Ennis Schools well.
Reminder to all K-12 parents: there is no school on Monday. School will resume Tuesday. Have a great St. Patrick's Day weekend!
1st Graders in Mrs. Rice's class are trying to lure in some Leprechauns! See the attached picture!
After Prom will be held on March 23 from 11:45pm until 4am. Registration will be open from 11:45pm-12:45am. Doors will be closed and locked at 12:45am. Information and After Prom Rules have been sent to all high school parents. Please look over and call with any questions.
Prom is quickly approaching on March 23! The doors will open at 8pm with the Grand March happening at 8:30pm. The dance will end at 11:30 with After Prom shortly thereafter.
Production of CSI-Wonderland is underway!
Students in the library are going fishing this week. Fishing for a good book that is!
1st day for HS softball practice and the 1st year for softball for Ennis HS. Coaches and girls working hard and hoping for nicer weather to get outside.
High school kids playing cards game at lunch! Did the cell phone tower go down?
We concluded the week with a school wide pj/movie party. 200 kids had the best time......and one took a nap!
During Read Across America week we did a writing activity! Each grade wrote thank you notes to clubs or businesses in the community. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication that supports our community.
You're Invited to "All About Manni" the 3rd Grade Art Show!!!
When: Today! Thursday, March 7th
Where: Madison Valley Public Library
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm (Come and go as you need)
We hope to see you there!!!!
Green Eggs and Ham for lunch for the final day of Read Across America!
Our "Give Back to the Community" Read Across America project was thank you cards to special people in our community! Thank you Officer Moore for making our town and school a safe place.
Summer seems so far away, dress like it's summer for the day! Even if there is two feet of snow outside!
It's "couch potato day" for Read Across America Week.
First graders enjoying Read Across America week in the library.
Due to the Madison River now flowing over Highway 287 and the weather conditions as they are, we want students who are riding the Cameron bus that live past the river to get home as soon as they can to ensure their safety. The in town kids riding the Cameron Bus will need to be picked up by their guardians after school. The bus will be departing at 12:30 from Ennis Schools. Thank you.
Read Across America starts this week. The theme is: The Big Bad Wolf! The door decorations are from Mrs. Brozovich's room and the Resource room.
Lady Mustangs end their season 3rd place in the Division. Since Charlo beat Arlee in the championship, we cannot challenge. Great season Lady Mustangs and coaches, we are very proud of you.
Congratulations Lady Mustangs on your 1st place finish at District's!
Juniors get into the "speed dating with a book!"
Senior night for basketball and speech, drama, and debate is tonight at 5:20. Please come and honor these student athletes.
When the weather's to cold to go out for recess, the teachers do an excellent job getting creative with indoor activities to burn off a little energy. Here is a picture of Mrs. Klein's kindergarten having a "snowball" fight with puffy balls. I walked in and the fight was on!
The 3rd-5th Grade Little Mustangs who have been practicing on the weekends will be playing at half time of the Boys and Girls Varsity games on Thursday, Feb. 7th. The boys will play at half time of the boys varsity game and the girls will play at half time of the girls game.
Senior Night is this Thursday, February 7th. If your are unable to make it and want to watch the games, the Varsity games will be streamed on the NFHS network starting at 5:30. The schedule is as follows: 4:00- JV Boys, 5:30- Varsity Boys, 7:00- Varsity Girls
Board games in the library when it's too cold to go out for recess!
Fun in the library with "Blind date with a book" time.
The Strategic Planning meeting for Feb. 6th at 3:15 p.m. has been cancelled due to poor travel conditions for the facilitators.
Read Across America week is quickly approaching. February 25-March 1 will be a fun week with crazy dress up days and fun reading activities. Please see attachment for a description of these dress up days.
Strategic Planning has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 6 @ 3:15. We welcome community participation. Your voice is so important!
The students helped celebrate Dave Walker's birthday this week. Mrs. Allen has been teaching music genres this month and invited Dave in to not only celebrate his birthday, but to also talk to kids about music genres. He shared pictures of him with The Beatles, Savoy Brown, performance at Carnegie Hall in New York and many more. Thanks Mrs. Allen for making this a fun filled day for kids and celebrating music!
Starting at 5pm tonight, the varsity games versus Lima will be streamed on the NFHS network.
Boys JV game tonight in Sheridan has been canceled. Schedule tonight is as follows - 4:30 1/2 JV girls, 5:30 VB, 7:00 VG.
STRATEGIC PLANNING THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT, JANUARY 23RD HAS BEEN CANCELED!!!!!!!
Over the weekend, the Speech, Drama, and Debate team placed third in Drama at the Southern B/C divisional tournament in Missoula, 5 of our students will be moving on to State this weekend at Three Forks. Outstanding job to some awesome kids!
We welcome shareholders from the community to attend this week's strategic planning session with MTSBA. We are in year two of the strategic plan and we are making incredible gains in our district. We will meet January 23rd at 5p.m. to discuss the plan further and action plans moving forward. If you are coming, please contact the school to confirm your attendance!
January 21st was a teacher PIR (Pupil Instruction Related) day at Ennis Schools. All Staff received Smart Board Training from TEST out of Missoula. Due to the generous support from our community, we have Smart Boards in all classrooms for teachers to utilize in their teaching.. We cannot thank the community enough for their support!
Busy day this Friday with basketball! We will have JH girls starting at 3p.m. in the elementary gym and HS games will start at 1:00 in the HS gym. Please check the events portion of the website for details. Also, the girls and boys varsity games will be streamed live through the NFHS network starting at 5p.m.
Semester One 7th grade Art Show is Monday, January 7, at Madison Valley Manor from 4-6pm. Please see the flyer for more information.
HS basketball this Saturday, January 5th versus White Sulfur Springs will start at 2:30 with JV boys, 4:00 varsity girls, 5:30 varsity boys. Varsity games will be streamed starting at 4 through the NFHS network.
On behalf of Ennis Schools, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks for the continued support of our school, staff and students!
The library received a present today! Thank you to the Gilbert family for the book donation!
The High School Student Council sponsored a food drive this week as a class competition. The students brought in a total of 361 pounds of food to donate to the Food Bank. The Freshman class was the competition winner and will have an extra Holiday party next week. Great job!
The High School Student Council shopped for the Ennis Giving Tree this week. They purchased and wrapped presents for four of our local children. This is one of many service projects they will be doing this year.
2nd graders take part in a Museum of the Rockies Fossil webinar with other schools around the state on their classroom smartboard. It was so neat to see their engagement and hear their great questions!
The Art Mobile is in Ennis Friday, November 30 in the Junior High Commons area. Our students will be able to enjoy and learn about different artists. There will be an open house from 5-7pm for the public.
The 7th grade science class did a STEM Mayflower project with the Kindergarten students. (See picture) - submitted by Mrs. Sturtz
I mustache you to recommend a good book! Your never too cool to wear a mustache!
Reminder: School releases early (2:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, Nov. 20th for Thanksgiving break. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 26th. Happy Thanksgiving!
What an outstanding crowd this morning for our annual Doughnuts for Dads. We served 192 kids and 110 dads! Thank you to all the dads, grandpas, guardians, etc., for attending and being a very important part of your child's education. Also, a huge thank you to the lunch staff and teachers who helped make this a success.
Reminder - Early Release Thursday, Nov. 15th at Noon for P/T Conferences. Conferences will run from 1-6 p.m.
Reminder: Doughnuts for Dads is this Wednesday, Nov. 14th from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. Students - please invite your Dads or another important male figure in your life to enjoy a doughnut and to thank them for all they do!
Lady Mustangs lose 3-0 to Bridger. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great season. It didn’t go at state like they hoped, but Mustang Pride lives on.
Lady Mustangs drop second set 25-19. You can do it ladies!
Lady Mustangs taking on Bridger this afternoon. Dropped the first set, but picked up some momentum going into the 2nd. Go Mustangs!
Mustangs fall to Belt in five. Play tomorrow at 2:00. You can do it ladies!
Belt takes 4th set, we have a barn burner folks! Come on Mustangs!
Lady Mustangs take 3rd set 25-17! Up 2-1 in the match!
Lady Mustangs take second set 25-19 and are knotted at 1 set each with Belt!
Lady Mustangs drop first set against Belt 25-21 in second round action.
Lady Mustangs take 4th set and win 3-1. They play Belt tonight at 8:00. Go Mustangs!!!
Lady Mustangs take 3rd set 25-20! Up 2-1 in the match!
Lady Mustangs drop 2nd set to Scobey 25-18. We are tied at 1-1.
Lady Mustangs take first set against the Scobey Spartans 25-18!
State tournament time for our Lady Mustangs! They will take on Scobey at 4:00p.m. This game will be streamed live through the NFHS network. If you cannot make it to the game, take advantage of watching it on the NFHS network. GO MUSTANGS!!
Ennis Lady Mustangs earned 2nd place at the Divisional Volleyball Tournament! Great job ladies!
The Lady Mustangs will play at 4pm Thursday against the Scobey Spartans. Please check out the NEWS section for the bracket. Good Luck MUSTANGS!!
Congratulations to the Lady Mustang Volleyball team on their 2nd place finish at the Divisional tournament and for qualifying for the State tourney next week!
Lady Mustangs beat a scrappy Charlo Viking team 3-0 tonight to move on to play Gardiner tomorrow morning at 11 am. The winner of that game plays Manhattan Christian for the Divisional championship.
The Lady Mustangs are getting ready to take on Charlo for the right to play tomorrow morning. Go Mustangs!
The Lady Mustangs stay alive in the Divisional tournament defeating Plains 3-0. They will play again tonight at 7 pm. Their opponent is still being determined. Good luck Lady Mustangs!
Lady Mustangs fall short to Gardiner in Divisional VB action 3-2. They will play at 2:30 today and play the winner of ClarkFork/Plains. Go Mustangs!
Don't forget the Elementary Halloween Costume parade at 2:30 p.m. today!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves visited Ennis Elementary for Halloween!
The Ennis volleyball team is heading to their divisional tournament this weekend at Manhattan Christian. Their first game is this Thursday at 2:30. Come cheer on the Lady Mustangs!
Our students had a great pumpkin harvest from the school garden and the Jeffers garden with seeds they had planted themselves. Great job kids and the GROWW program! Happy Fall!
Students in the library are having fun with campfire stories! Mrs. Pederson has set up a tent for story time, with a black panther and "campfire" outside. What a fun week for the elementary students!
Great season to the Ennis High School football team and coaches. They faced a tough Culbertson squad in first round playoffs and fell short. Your school and community are very proud of your hard work.
Lady Mustangs clinch the District Championship and punch their way to Divisionals next week at Manhattan Christian. Congratulations Lady Mustangs and coaches! Your school and community are very proud of you!
Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs in their semifinal victory tonight against Twin @ the District VB Tourney . They will play Friday at 2pm in the chip. GO MUSTANGS!
Good Luck to all of our coaches and student athletes in the post season. Please check out the NEWS section for the brackets. Football will travel and take on the Culbertson Cowboys this Saturday, October 27th at 1p.m. Volleyball travels to Manhattan Christian and will play Thursday, October 25th at 11am.
We had a send off this afternoon for our Cross Country runners. They are heading to Missoula to compete at the state cross country meet on Saturday. Good luck Mustang Cross Country Team!
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Cross Country runners will be competing for their state meet in Missoula this Saturday, October 20. Wish them luck!
Last Thursday was senior night for volleyball as well as cross country. We also had a dedication of the Vo-Tech building into The Joan Schilling Memorial Complex. The volleyball team sponsored a bake sale with proceeds going towards a scholarship. Thank you all who joined us.
HUNTERS FEED ART CONTEST WINNERS! As told my Mrs. Johnson: "The Chamber of Commerce came to Mrs. Johnson's HS Art Class and asked the students to design a Hunters Feed Poster for this year. They wanted to make it a Judged Competition. They thought everyone did such a great job they had a difficult time picking 1 so they picked 5 winners! Huge shout out to these students. Keep your eyes out around town to see their work on display soon!"
Senior night for football is this Friday, October 5 before the game versus Lone Peak. We will honor the senior football players and their families at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on the Mustangs and our seniors at their last home game!
Kindergarteners celebrated Johnny Appleseed's Birthday with apple tasting and making apple quesadillas with Ms. Diehl’s Class.
Parents of students 6-12 - Please remember to use Charles Street in front of the High School to drop off and pick up your children. Please proceed to Steffen Street to exit the campus. We want to ensure a safe arrival and departure for students. Thanks for your cooperation!!
Library spotlight showcasing Taya Keller's favorite books.
4th graders celebrating their freedom to read during Banned Books Week!
JV football has been scheduled for 4pm in Alberton on Monday, September 24
The volleyball games this Thursday, September 13 against Twin Bridges will be live streamed through the NFHS network. Click on the link in the black portion of the Home Page that says "NFHS Live Streaming." The games will start at 4p.m.!
Homecoming week is going fast! Don't forget the parade Friday, 9/7 at 1 pm. The varsity football game starts at 7 pm that night. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime. There is going to be a dance on Saturday, 9/8 from 8-11 pm. Come out and support the kids!
Please join us Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Ennis School open house, BBQ, and bonfire. The open house starts at 5:30, BBQ at 6:15 and bonfire at 7p.m. Help us celebrate all the great things happening at our school!
The storage project and weight room expansion is complete. We are thrilled the storage portion has opened up our cluttered hallways making it cleaner and safer. The weight room expansion offers a safer environment for our physical education students and better supervision.
Homecoming is September 4-7 and we have quite a few things going on! Wednesday, 9/5 is the open house at 5:30, BBQ at 6:15, and the bonfire at 7:00 pm. The parade will be on Friday, 9/7 at 1:00 pm. Please see the events calendar for the sports schedule. It'll be a fun week!
Homecoming is right around the corner and we need to be planning our outfits for the dress up days! So to help everyone pre-plan here are the themes for the week. Tuesday - Tacky Tourist, Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday, Thursday - Meme Day, & Friday - Green & White Day!
The library received 4 boxes of donated books this summer from a very generous donor! Our librarian created a "free book tree" for kids. Kids can choose a book from the tree to keep as their own. A fun way to promote reading!
Thank You Firefighters! Ennis Schools would like to thank all of the firefighters who have been working on the Wigwam, Monument, and other fires in the area. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed - thank you for all you do!
A huge thanks to the Groww Program and their donation of a greenhouse to Ennis Schools. Another great example of a partnership and doing whats best for kids.
Things are taking shape with the building project. Trusses are up and awaiting sheeting and a metal roof. Excited to see the finished project!
A few pictures from inside of the building project. A few more days expected of laying bricks.
Just a reminder, both gymnasiums will be closed starting July 23rd to the start of school due to refinishing the floors. This is the last week for open gyms.
The gym storage addition and weight room expansion is taking shape with the brick layers working away. It will be exciting to see all the walls up and ready for trusses within the next week!
VB camp was this week for our younger students. It is obvious why Ennis VB has such a strong program and a winning tradition. Our coaches are dedicated to all levels K-12 and kids want to play for them. Thanks coaches for all that you do for our kids!
Great progress being made on our building project. Finally, a break in the weather allowed concrete to be poured today. Things are looking great!
Great turnout at our basketball camp this week. Great job kids and thank you so much to our basketball coaches and student coaches for taking time to teach our kids the game of basketball.
Breaking ground for our new storage facility and weight room expansion. Approximately 1600 square feet will be added for school storage and 400 square feet added to our weight room. This will allow direct supervision from the gym to weight room. A definite need for the safety of our students and staff!
What a fun filled day at our K-4 Elementary Track Day. We had beautiful weather and our kids worked very hard! In addition, our students held a bake sale and received $529 to help two families in need. AWESOME!
Had a great Senior breakfast! Last day for Seniors at Ennis High and our awesome staff got up bright and early to cook them breakfast. Another great example of staff doing great things for kids!
Congratulations to our High School golfers! They represented Ennis Schools very well and one of our athletes took second place overall in the state! Very cool!
Thank you to our law enforcement for keeping our community and school safe. Today was law enforcement appreciation day at Ennis Schools and our students had the privilege of having lunch with them! Thanks for all you do!
Great job today kids at the Spring Concert! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to bring this wonderful performance to our community.
We had a very captivated audience today with our K-5. Montana Shakespeare in the Park presented to our kids and was very educational . Kids were engaged and had a blast!
Today's mock car accident was a great reminder for students to make good choices when driving. The mock accident in cooperation with law enforcement and emergency services was a great success.
On behalf of Ennis Schools, we thank you so much for your continued support of kids. Our general fund levy passed 770-384. We are very thankful that we have such a great community!
Today, May 8th is the last day to cast your vote for the school election. It is mail ballot only. Please call if you have questions. Thanks for your support!
Our students and staff gave back to our community by picking up trash during our annual clean up day. Thanks everyone for all your hard work in keeping our town and community clean!
Sneak Preview of "All About Manni"! Join the 3rd Grade Classes at the Madison County Public Library to see the rest of the Art Display today from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In addition, an Opening Art Reception will be held. 3rd Grade Authors and Illustrators have created books based off of Manni the Art Manikin. You will be able to view the stories and art they have created by reading each Book! Titles range from "Manni Likes to Get Groovy" to "Manni the Baseball Star". Please join us for an evening full of Fun, Art, and Reading!
We are getting closer to showtime! Please mark your calendar for the school play this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.! It's going to be a blast!
School Play April 27th and 28th at 7:00p.m.
A big shout out to Ms. Unger and the JH art students. They displayed their oil pastel paintings at the Madison Valley Manor featuring the Montana meadowlark. Thanks for giving to the community!
The HS track meet in Bozeman today has been canceled.
Our HS artists finished their awesome art trip to Montana Arts Interscholastic in Butte. 6 art students attended 3 art workshops led by local artists and 1 art critique to view high school art work from 200 high school students around Montana! Some of these works were brought for display and others created in workshops. Awesome work kids!
The JH Track meet that was scheduled in Belgrade on Saturday, April 14 is canceled. Have a great weekend.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter and spring break! Thanks for your support of Ennis Schools!
Learning about electricity and building circuit boards! These kids are engaged in science and are loving every minute of it. We have a great bunch of young scientists! Keep up the great work!
The K-12 students had a great time listening to Miss Montana and her message of "giving to your school and community." What a great message. Thanks for being part of the Mustang family for a day!
Bus driver informational meeting March 27th @ 6:30 in the HS library. Come learn about being a driver for Ennis Schools. We are willing to be flexible with route schedules. We hope to see you there.
How awesome is this? Our K-5 students making place mats during Read Across America Week for our Ennis Senior Center. Great work kids and thanks for giving back to the community!
Congratulations goes out to the HS students who competed in the Regional Science Fair in Butte. Our HS students represented well and came away with some very high honors! Way to go kids!
Another picture of the Missoula Children's Theatre. These kids were great!
What an outstanding performance by outstanding performers!! Great job kids in the Missoula Children's Theatre tonight! A huge thank you to everyone who works so hard to bring this opportunity to kids!
State bound! Lady Mustangs punch their way to state defeating ClarkFork in the challenge game 54-33. Girls will play Winnett/Grass Range in the opener at 8:00p.m. on Thursday, March 8th. GO MUSTANGS!
Our teaching staff getting the place rockin today at the pep rally! It was loud and proud!
Having a little one on one time with a book in the library this Valentines Day. Our librarian making reading fun and exciting. Great job kids and keep reading!
This is what it's all about! What an emotional and proud moment for our Mustang family! We are so proud of our Montana High School Association Super Fan! Congratulations!
Celebrating learning with our elementary students today! Those who earned awards such as Perfect Attendance, Mustang Achievers, and Good Citizens were recognized for their hard work. Great job kids!
What an outstanding showing by our students at the Science Fair. What a great way to show off their talent. Could not do it without the help and support of the staff and community. Great job!
