Track had a great season. They ended with a beautiful state meet in Missoula May 28-29. Noah Wilson was the lone All-State participant, placing 6th in the triple jump with a jump of 41' 1.75". A few athletes ended their season with their own personal records. What a great way to end the year! READ MORE >

Here's the link to the Graduation Ceremony: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ev...The link can also be found in the Live Feed section of the school website.Graduation will start at 2pm on May 30. Reminder, Graduation is open to family and close friends and is not open to the public. Masks are highly recommended.Congratulations to the Class of 2021! READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Lady Mustangs and Coaches on punching their way to state this week in Florence. Very exciting times for our school! CLICK HERE to view the bracket. READ MORE >

Best of luck to the Lady Mustangs at the Divisional Softball Tournament in Florence. CLICK HEREto view the bracket. READ MORE >

CLICK HERE to view the Student Newspaper, MUSTANG MONTHLY! Once again, great job Ms. Steffen and students! READ MORE >

On Tuesday, May 11th, our band students in grades 5-12 did an amazing job at their Spring Concert. The kids did great and it was a hit! Congratulations on a job well done. CLICK HERE to watch the concert READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Ennis Lady Mustangs softball players and coaches on wrapping up the Conference Championship last week. Their record guarantees a first place finish in their conference and earned the team a berth to the Class B/C Divisional Softball Tournament in Florence May 20-22 to compete for the chance to play at the B/C State Softball Tournament on... READ MORE >

Montana Skills USA conducted a Virtual State Conference this year. Ennis High School had 5 students participating in State events including both Welding Sculpture and Combination Welding. Students were able to work on projects and practice in the high school shop during work days/evenings to prepare for State events throughout the year.Drake Blair competed in... READ MORE >

Click Here to view the Spring Newsletter, Scoop from the Supt. READ MORE >

Click Here to view the school board candidate forum from April 15th. READ MORE >

School Play! READ MORE >

CLICK HERE for the April Edition of the Mustang Monthly Student Newspaper!! READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Shareholders,As you are aware, Ennis Schools is planning a facility expansion of our current HS facility. We have secured architectural services from 45 Architecture to guide the process. We are seeking community input on our current facilities and invite you to click the following link to take the survey. If you would prefer a paper copy, please call... READ MORE >

CLICK HERE for the Ennis School District's Election Resolution READ MORE >

CLICK HERE to view the Notice of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies READ MORE >

3rd Graders have been busy learning about history through writing. Each student picked a famous person from history that they wanted to learn more about. They researched why the person was important, their major accomplishments, interesting facts, famous quotes and various other things about them. Students then created life-sized people with all of their... READ MORE >

CLICK HERE for the March edition of the MUSTANG MONTHLY. Great job Ms. Steffen and students! READ MORE >

Notes from the Nurse: What a year it has been! I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be here full time with our students. Most of you may already know this, but am fortunate enough to be employed by both The Madison Valley Medical Center and Ennis Schools. During the pandemic it has allowed me to offer testing right here at school for our students and our staff.... READ MORE >

The Ennis School District is advertising a Request for Qualifications for an Owners Representative for the Ennis High School Facility Expansion project. Click Here to access the advertisement. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs on advancing to the Western C Divisional Tournament in Deer Lodge. CLICK HERE to view the bracket. GOOD LUCK GIRLS!!!!FYI, CLICK HERE for the BOY'S BRACKET READ MORE >

Please CLICK HERE for the Mustang Monthly Newspaper! Great job Ms. Steffen and students! READ MORE >

The Speech, Drama, and Debate team competed at divisionals (virtually) on Saturday, January 23. Of the 8 team members, 5 qualified for State. Noni Dilschneider, Sage Canterbury, Josey Blazer, Elina Dilschneider, and Rebekah Cook competed at State Thursday, January 28 through Saturday, January 30. Two of the competitors made it to the final round of competition,... READ MORE >

Ennis School District #52 is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified firms to provide planning and design services for the development of a facility expansion of Ennis High School. These services will likely include: Full service integrated detailed planning and design, to likely include: Architectural, Electrical, Structural, Mechanical,... READ MORE >

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December 10, 2020Dear Ennis High School Families, On Wednesday evening, December 9, 2020, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that an additional Ennis High School student tested positive for COVID-19. This positive test was confirmed on December 9, 2020. This specific positive case was determined to be unrelated to the... READ MORE >

December 9, 2020Dear Ennis High School Families,Tomorrow, Thursday, December 10th, students in grades 9-12 will continue remote learning. High School activities will remain canceled at this time. With the nature of this specific positive case, contact tracing will continue through at least Thursday, December 10th. The Madison County Health Department is working... READ MORE >

December 8, 2020 Dear Ennis High School Families, On Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that an Ennis High School student tested positive for COVID-19. This positive test was confirmed on December 8, 2020. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9th, students in grades 9-12 will... READ MORE >

November 24, 2020 Dear Ennis Mustang Families, Just recently over this past weekend, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that two students tested positive for COVID-19. The positive cases were reported in both the middle school and elementary school. According to the Madison County Health Department and the Ennis... READ MORE >

Please CLICK HERE to view the Scoop from the Supt. Fall Newsletter READ MORE >

November 16, 2020 Re: K-5 Going to Remote Learning Nov. 17-24th Dear Ennis K-5 Families, Due to a significant increase of student/staff sickness and quarantines in the last week and over the weekend, the difficult decision has been made to transition all students in grades K-5 to remote learning beginning on Tuesday, November 17th. The remote learning period... READ MORE >

November 13, 2020 Dear Ennis K-12 Families, As many of you may already know, the Trustees called an emergency school board meeting today, November 13 at 12pm. The purpose of the emergency meeting was to address the staffing levels impacted by Covid-19. The Ennis School Board of Trustees voted unanimously for grades 6-12 to transition to remote learning... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Mustang Families and Community, There is an emergency board meeting scheduled 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... READ MORE >

November 12, 2020 Dear Ennis Mustang Families, On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. This positive test was confirmed on November 11, 2020. On Thursday, November 12, 2020, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County... READ MORE >

Dear High School Students and Families, With our current situation with covid cases and quarantines, we are experiencing a shortage of school personnel and substitutes to cover classes and deliver course content through in person instruction. However, we are confident that the content will be delivered effectively through remote learning and live streaming... READ MORE >

Ms. Steffen's class once again did a great job with the "Mustang Monthly" newsletter. CLICK HERE to view! READ MORE >

November 9, 2020 Dear Ennis Mustang Families, On Monday, November 9, 2020, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that a positive COVID-19 test was reported within the school. The positive test was confirmed on November 9, 2020. The positive case was reported in the Elementary School and according to the Madison... READ MORE >

November 5, 2020 Dear Ennis Mustang Families and Community, On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the Ennis School District was notified by the Madison County Health Department that a staff member at Ennis Schools had tested positive for COVID-19. The positive test was confirmed on November 5, 2020. As a result of the Madison County Health Department’s... READ MORE >

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Great job to our students once again for an incredible student newspaper! CLICK HERE to view The Mustang Monthly READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Mustang Families and Ennis Community, We hope that this correspondence finds each one of you well. I cannot stress enough my gratitude for the support we have received from the Ennis community and its families. The level of support is exceptional, so thank you. We are nearing the end to week #5 at Ennis Schools and it is so good to be back... READ MORE >

The Ennis School District is once again offering a Child Find this year. It will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. This year will be for children aged 3-5 (who aren't attending kindergarten). Please see the attached flier for more details and for information on how to sign up. READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Students, Welcome back to school! This has seemed like an endless summer. Being in the school without the students since March 16 hasn’t helped that feeling. We are definitely looking forward to the students once again filling the hallways and classrooms. School is starting on Monday, August 31 but with a few changes. Schools are having to... READ MORE >

August 28th, 2020 Re: First Day of School August 31st/Mitigation Strategies Dear Parents/Guardians of Ennis Elementary students, On behalf of the Ennis School District, I’d like to welcome you and your child to another school year here at Ennis Elementary. For those of you who are new to Ennis, we welcome you to our school and community! School begins Monday,... READ MORE >

Dear Mustang Families and Ennis Community,First off, thank you. We are thrilled to be opening our doors on Monday, August 31st for our students and staff. Determining the plan and details for reopening has been extremely challenging to say the least. The staff, administration and school board have spent countless hours of preparation and have had to make... READ MORE >

The 4th-6th Grade Supply list is attached as an image. Click on the above link to view image. READ MORE >

The K-3 Supply list is attached as an image. Click on the link to view. READ MORE >

August 20, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians of Ennis K-12 Students: The Ennis School District will be providing an off-site, remote learning instructional program for any parents/guardians who wish to keep their students off campus, but remain enrolled in the school district. This instructional model has been created due to the challenges posed by the Covid-19... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Families and Community, The regular August board meeting will be next Wednesday, August 12th at 5pm in the high school gym in person. Please know that we will require face coverings upon entry and encourage social distancing. This will be the annual budget meeting where our 20-21 school budgets will be adopted. In addition, the trustees will... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Families and Community, Last night at a scheduled Special Meeting of the board and after several hours of discussion with staff, parents, and health officials, the board voted to reopen school to in person instruction with restrictions. As of right now, students will be back in school Monday-Thursday with Fridays being remote learning. This schedule... READ MORE >

Greetings Ennis Families, In coordination between Ennis Schools and the Madison Valley Medical Center, we want to share with you the details regarding our sport's physicals that will take place at Ennis Schools Cafeteria on Tuesday, August 3rd. MVMC medical staff, male and female, will be onsite to do the examinations utilizing the boys and girls locker room near... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Tammy and the School Nutrition Team at Ennis Schools for your efforts in keeping kids fed during the school closure! READ MORE >

The July 15th regular school board meeting will be held in the HS lobby at 5pm. Social distancing is required. To attend digitally, please call the HS office at 682-4258 for information. READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Families, We want to thank you for your patience, support and understanding. We hope you are all doing well and finding time to enjoy your family this summer. We know that people are anxiously awaiting answers on how school will exactly look on August 26th. Please know that the planning committee is working extremely hard on a plan to be back to... READ MORE >

May 28, 2020 Greeting Ennis Families and Community, With tomorrow (May 29th) being the last day of the school year, we cannot thank you enough for the support, encouragement, understanding and patience. We truly have a great community that values and supports our school. We hope that each and everyone of you have the best summer possible. I want to thank... READ MORE >

Graduation Expectations - High School Gym We will conduct a “traditional” graduation ceremony on May 24, 2020 at 2:00pm in the high school gym with the following accommodations to meet social distancing guidelines. The guidelines below are supported by the Madison County Health Department and through information provided by the CDC. The school is highly... READ MORE >

May 20, 2020 Dear Ennis Families and Community Members, We are almost there! We hope that all of you are well, being safe and looking forward to summer. This spring has definitely been challenging, but with everyone working together amongst the craziness, we have made progress and persevered with everything that has come our way. First off, we want to thank... READ MORE >

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There will be a regular/reorganization board meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30p.m. If you would like to attend digitally, please email Sally at slee@ennisschools.org for information on how to attend. READ MORE >

Offsite Learning to Continue after May 7th Dear Ennis Families and Community Members, We hope that each and everyone of you are doing well and staying healthy. This closure and pandemic has definitely tested each and everyone of us. I am grateful for the supportive community that we live in and appreciate your patience through all the chaos. The current... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Mustang Families and Community Members, We hope that you are well. As you are aware, Governor Bullock lifted the school closure directive after May 7. The local board of trustees now can make the decision to reopen or keep the school closed through the end of the school year. Click Here for more information on the Governor's April 22nd... READ MORE >

April 17, 2020 Dear Ennis Mustang Families, We hope that each and everyone of you are doing well and staying healthy! This closure has definitely posed challenges, but overall we have come together as a community and worked hard and continue to work through this. I am so proud of the efforts within our school district. We miss your children and cannot thank... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Families and Community Members,We hope that you and your families are well. As you have more than likely heard, Montana Governor Steve Bullock extended school closure as well as the stay at home order through April 24. A summary of the press conference can be viewed at: ... READ MORE >

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE AND GENERAL FUND LEVY ELECTION CANCELLATION Updated April 2017WHEREAS, the number of candidates filing a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy forthe open trustee positions on the Ennis School Board of Trustees, District No. 52, MadisonCounty, State of Montana is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected, thetrustee... READ MORE >

Dear Parents of next year's Kindergarten Class,As most of you are well aware by now, the Kindergarten Roundup scheduled for 4/8/20 has been cancelled. If and when we are able to reschedule the Roundup, we would like to contact parents directly about the new date, so please contact D'awn Ledgerwood in the Elementary Office by April 24th with your contact... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Mustang Families! I hope that this letter finds you well and that you are adjusting to all these crazy changes. We know that this closure threw a curve ball at you and that you have had to totally change your lives, jobs, and much more. We truly appreciate and respect what you are doing for your children. Your support for Ennis Schools has been... READ MORE >

This is an odd time for all of us. Please know how much I miss our students! I hope you are all doing well with distance learning, and if you ever need anything-you can always email me at wmarsh@ennissschools.org. I check it daily. Here is a video from one of our favorite docs from MVMC talking about the coronavirus. I have also included a video for younger... READ MORE >

March 24, 2020 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... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to Week 2 of the school closure. Education is marching on at Ennis 7-12 but in a different format than we have all been used to. Teachers are reaching out to their students regarding their plans for the week through student emails and Google Classroom. By tomorrow morning, each student will know what is expected of them for the... READ MORE >

Dear Ennis Mustang Family and Ennis Community Members, From all of us at Ennis Schools, we hope that you are well and adjusting to all the changes due to COVID-19. With the Governor’s two week closure of all K-12 Public Schools, it has definitely posed challenges for our school, students, and families. We are uncertain as of today if the closure will go beyond... READ MORE >

Dear 7-12 Parents, Teachers at Ennis Schools are working diligently on their plan to educate your students during the current school closure. There is a possibility this 2-week closure may be extended. For the staff to continue their education of your student they need to know the technology and internet service your student has access to. (If a 7-8 student... READ MORE >

If you have a child who will be five on or before September 10th, 2020, please make an appointment to attend the Kindergarten Roundup on April 8th. Just contact D'awn at 682-4237 to set up an appointment. READ MORE >

Dear Shareholders of the Ennis Community,In regards to the Coronavirus prevention, the Ennis School District is working closely with Madison County and surrounding schools to ensure that we are taking proper precautions.Please click HERE to access the Madison County Press Release.Sincerely, Casey Klasna - Superintendent READ MORE >

Congratulations to Addison Oliver on winning the Madison County Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 27th! Addison will now represent Madison County at the Montana State Spelling Bee in Bozeman on March 14th at 1:00 p.m. at MSU Strand Union Ballroom A. Well done, Addy, and good luck at the State Spelling Bee! READ MORE >

Congratulations to 8th grader Addison Oliver on winning the 4th-8th Grade Spelling Bee on February 5th! Addison will now compete in the County Spelling Bee on February 27th at 10 a.m. in the Virginia City. Other students representing Ennis Schools at the County Spelling Bee include Megan Carney, Zane Morrison, Isabelle Hawkinson, Izabelle Haas, Elizabeth Olsen,... READ MORE >

The first graders have been busy studying penguins and animal habitats. We have learned a tremendous amount about the different types of penguins, where they live, what they eat, and the height of each penguin. Everyone's favorite penguin always seems to be the Macaroni penguin because of their yellow tuft of hair. We have also learned the different types of... READ MORE >

Happy New Year! We hope that this letter finds you well and that your 2020 is off to a fantastic start! It is the goal of the district to communicate effectively with you, the shareholders of the Ennis School District to inform you on the various happenings of the school. We encourage you to contact the school with questions or concerns as well as visit our... READ MORE >

Congratulations to 6th grader Isabelle Hawkinson on winning the 4th-8th Grade Geography Bee on January 8th! Isabelle will now take a qualifying test to determine if she is eligible to compete in the State Geography Bee in April. Congratulations Isabelle!! READ MORE >

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful break with your families. It’s hard to believe the holidays are over and we are back to school. I just wanted to give a quick update on illnesses going around the community. Influenza B, strep, the stomach bug, and the common cold are still within our school and throughout Madison County. Remind students to use... READ MORE >

Come one, come all to the Ennis Schools K-12 Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium! READ MORE >

There is a beautiful new “kindness” bench located in the Buddy Box on the upper playground at Ennis Elementary. This bench was generously donated by the Kindness4Kate non-profit organization. The mission of the Kindness4Kate organization has been to promote kindness in schools and donate benches as a physical reminder that kindness does matter and can make a huge... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Colter Cross, the Ennis Elementary Student of the Week for the Madisonian! Please click on picture link for the article and picture. Way to go Colter! READ MORE >

On behalf of the faculty and students of Ennis Schools, we cordially invite our Veterans to come eat lunch with us between 11:00 and 11:45 a.m. on Monday, November 11th. There will also be a Veteran's Day Program in the High School Gym from 12:30-1:30 to honor our Veterans. We want to thank all of our Veterans for all that they have done and continue to do for... READ MORE >

Members of the Montana State University American Indian Council put on a presentation for elementary students on Tuesday, Oct. 15th. The members dressed in Native American regalia representing their various tribal affiliations and performed several cultural dance demonstrations. Students and staff even participated in a large group dance at the end of the... READ MORE >

School is well under way, as well as the sicknesses and germs that the students tend to share when coming back to school. I try to go to each class throughout the fall and teach hand washing to our Elementary students. The kids have great fun with it, as do I. With influenza already positive in Bozeman, I’m doing my best to get that hand washing into place so we... READ MORE >

Winter Clothes Drive &Giveaway The Madison Valley Medical Center Rehab department is hosting a winter clothes drive again this year. We are seeking donations of clean, new or gently used coats, winter boots, gloves and mittens. We are accepting donations through 10/4/19. Items may be dropped off at the therapy clinic or at the hospital front desk. This year,... READ MORE >

What a great accomplishment on becoming a Montana Certified School Business Official! To receive the Montana Certified School Business Official (MCSBO) certification, an applicant must: (1) maintain current active membership in MASBO, (2) attend and complete 120 hours of training related to the position of district clerk/business manager, (3) within a... READ MORE >

The Ennis Public Schools Food Service Program was recently awarded the Montana Cook Fresh Award from the Montana Office of Public Instruction, Montana Team Nutrition, and Montana No Kid Hungry. Ennis Schools was one of four schools statewide to receive the award scoring a 98/100 which is well above the average of 70/100. The Food Service Program is scored based... READ MORE >

The first graders had a fabulous time on their field trip to historic Virginia and Nevada City. We had the opportunity to go to the Star Bakery and have a delicious treat, visit the Nevada City Museum, and pan for gold! We learned lots of information on our walking tour of Virginia City. Fun was had by all! Submitted by: Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Rice, 1st grade... READ MORE >

The new school year is off and running. The library has new carpet and it looks fresh and clean. All students are in the process of taking their STAR reading test. This test will help them in choosing a book that is in their reading level. 5th graders started off the year with a library scavenger hunt. They had to locate periodicals, dictionaries, award... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to another great year here at Ennis Schools! My name is Whitney Marsh. This is my second year as the Ennis School Nurse. It’s an honor and a privilege to be here and provide care for your child when it is needed. My office is located within the Elementary office and my current office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00... READ MORE >

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A group of eleven 8th graders and five adults went on an excursion into Yellowstone National Park in May. This was part of the Yellowstone Expedition program that offers educational field trips for groups of 5th-8th graders from all over the United States. We traveled to Mammoth, WY for a 4 day, 3 night field trip. While on this trip the students were assigned two... READ MORE >

The fifth grade class has been very busy in the month of May. In terms of academics, one highlight was the wonderful Mother’s Day letters they constructed, complete with Rodrigue Blue Dog paintings. It was also great fun to see them reciting Pete Carroll’s inspirational “Always Compete” poem from memory. The most remarkable thing about May has been all of the... READ MORE >

Please click here to learn more about summer food opportunities in our surrounding area. READ MORE >

Spring Newsletter 2019 Hello shareholders of Ennis Schools! The end of the 2018-2019 school year always comes so fast, and I’d like to share a few happenings at Ennis Schools as we close out the year. First of all, thank you for your continued support of Ennis Schools and students; your generosity and commitment... READ MORE >

The K-8 Talent Show was in the afternoon on May 22nd. We had 21 performances this year, including an excellent finish by Dave Walker. We had everything, from singers, to dancers, to gymnasts, to magicians. The attached picture is of the 2nd grade performing the dance routine from the song "Beat It." Caden Crisostomo choreographed the dance routine with the rest... READ MORE >

K-5 Art Day was Wednesday, May 22nd. Students were treated to various activities, such as painting, movement/dance, sketching, yoga, computer coding, and sewing by a number of talented individuals from in and around our school and community. Many thanks go out to Ashton Olson, Cathy Toot, Michelle Frank, Cori Koenig, Twyla Swanson, and Jon Swanson for putting on... READ MORE >

The end of school is fast approaching! It has been an amazing experience to be the first ever School Nurse here in Ennis. I couldn’t have asked for a better career where I get to help educate, nurture, love and support all of our students. I have also thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the staff here at school and have been very well supported by the school and... READ MORE >

Things are "Buzzing" at Ennis Schools!This Friday, May 3rd, Ennis Schools will receive a box full of honey bees to start a School Demonstration Bee Hive. The demonstration hive is mounted in the Campus Greenhouse located by the VoTech Classrooms. Nichole Bailey, the GROWW Program Director, will visit the hive with elementary students eager to learn more about... READ MORE >

Kindergarten and 4th Graders mining science lab.Mrs. Klein's kindergarten and Mrs. Brozovich's 4th grade have been studying rocks and minerals. The two classes got together on April 12th for a mining science lab. The question was "How do miner's know where to mine?" The students hypothesized that someone found a valuable mineral nearby. This led to the... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

Please click the following: ELECTION RESOLUTION to view. Please click the following: TRUSTEE ELECTION and GENERAL FUND LEVY CANCELLATION to view. READ MORE >

Notes from the Nurse 3-31-19 March Excitement: This month we were able to receive FREE Epinephrine to have available at our school for any student or person suffering from an anaphylaxis reaction. What does this mean? Epinephrine is used for allergic reactions that cause anaphylaxis. Common causes of anaphylaxis are usually from food allergens, insect... READ MORE >

The 2019-2020 Ennis school calendar was adopted unanimously by the board of trustees at a regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 2019. This calendar is 176 instructional days, which is 4 less days than last year. However, as explained in a previous NEWS article, this would mean adding minutes to the school day in order to meet the state accreditation standards... READ MORE >

2019-2020 School Calendar Update We sincerely appreciate the number of responses and the great feedback we received on the school calendar survey that was e-mailed out to all parents/guardians a few weeks ago. We received 77 elementary parent responses, 38 middle school parent responses, and 50 high school parent responses. The results indicated the... READ MORE >

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Influenza and Mumps update: Bozeman has had 3 cases of mumps last week and 5 documented cases in December. Mumps is a virus. Unfortunately this means that we have no medications to treat it, the virus has to run its course. It can last for up to 2 weeks. Symptoms include swollen painful glands in the neck, fever/chills, muscle and body aches, neck swelling,... READ MORE >

Addison Oliver was the winner of the 4th-8th Grade Ennis Schools Spelling Bee, which took place at Ennis Schools on February 6th. Addy is a 7th Grade Student at Ennis Schools, and will now compete in the County Spelling Bee on February 28th in Virginia City. In addition to Addy, the following students will represent Ennis Schools at the County Spelling Bee as... READ MORE >

The first grade classes have been busy exploring and creating. The students concluded the animal habitats unit by creating Rain ForestDioramas. These colorful creations are currently on display outside the kindergarten rooms.In addition, both classes are busily hypothesizing, recording data, and researching outcomes for their Science Fair projects. Please come... READ MORE >

The 26th annual Science Fair is in the books for Ennis Schools. This event takes a lot of hardwork from many people and is coordinated by Ennis High School Science Teacher, Kelly Leo. The results are posted below. Great job to all participants.Science Fair Placings – 2019 4th Grade: Biological: 1st Place (Medal): Tara Keller ... READ MORE >

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Facts to know: Poor oral health can put our students at a serious disadvantage in school. It has known to be connected to lower grades and absences from school.Students should brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and flossing is recommended once a day. Students should have help brushing... READ MORE >

Megan Barsness was the winner of the 4th-8th Grade Ennis Schools Geography Bee, which took place at Ennis Schools on January 9th. Megan is an 8th Grade Student at Ennis Schools, and this is the 3rd time she has won the school Geography Bee! Megan will now take a qualifying test to see if she is eligible to compete in the State Geography Bee in April. ... READ MORE >

January Health Tip According to the CDC influenza is on the rise as we venture further into 2019. Madison County has lucked out with no reported cases, but there are a lot of influenza like illnesses (ILI) being reported nationwide. So far influenza has reached 32 counties in Montana: 274 cases, 19 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths (one pediatric). As influenza is... READ MORE >

Kindergarten students and their 8th grade science buddies worked together to design a parachute for Santa. The students could use a coffee filter or paper towel for the parachute and a paper cup or an index card for the basket. Other optional supplies were: yarn, tape, scissors, glue and 1-2 pennies. The goal was to have Santa's parachute land upright and have... READ MORE >

The Ennis Art Mobile will be November 30, 2018 in the Junior High Commons. Art students will be able to learn about the artists and enjoy the art during the day. There will be an Open House for the public from 5-7pm. Please see the flyer for more information. READ MORE >

The Lion's Club gave out awards to the 6th and 7th grade Peace Poster Contest winners on Nov. 19th. Prior to announcing the Peace Poster Contest winners, the Lion's Club also presented to the school a $500 donation to help fund the Colt Club after school program and to help purchase winter gear for students in need. The Peace Poster Contest and the school... READ MORE >

On Friday, November 16th Penny Hall came in with Amanda Nelson to show the 4th graders how to make corn husk dolls. Penny started the lesson by reading a Native American folk tale about a vain Native American girl who was taught a lesson by a wise owl. The 4th graders had a lot a fun and learned a valuable lesson about how what is on the inside of a person... READ MORE >

SCOOP FROM THE SUPT. Greetings from Ennis Schools! The 2018-2019 school year is off to a great start--it’s hard to believe that we have already concluded Quarter 1 and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. A few things I’d like to share about the district: Technology – We are in the 3rd year of the 7 year technology levy approved by you, our shareholders. ... READ MORE >

The students and staff of Ennis Schools would like to thank our Veterans for coming and joining us for lunch Friday, November 9th. Our appreciation goes out to you and other veterans around our country. You truly inspire us with your unfailing love of our country. Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they have made a difference in this world, but... READ MORE >

Madison Valley Medical Center is hosting a Winter Clothes Drive to benefit members of our community. More information can be found on the attached flier. READ MORE >

Dr. H2O visited Mr. Overstreet's 4th grade science class on 9/28/18 to teach students about the importance of water in our world, water contamination, and how to clean polluted water. Students experimented with ways to cleanse polluted water with different filter systems. Thank you, Dr. H2O, for the very informative and valuable lesson! READ MORE >

On September 13 the 4th grade classes took a field trip to the Jeffers garden to harvest the corn they planted as 3rd graders last spring. The corn they planted was a bumper crop and they all got a chance to taste the fruits of their labor. While there, the students also got a hands on lesson about pollution. A fun time was had by all!! (Picture and article... READ MORE >

Please click below to access the school supply list for grades 6-8: Grades 6-8 School Supply List READ MORE >

Please click below to access the school supply list for grades K-5: Grades K-5 School Supply List READ MORE >

At the April 2018 school board meeting, Trustees adopted Policy #3351 which outlines a random drug testing program for students involved in activities. This policy was discussed at length for over a year. The policy is intended to keep our school safe, our students safe, and our activities clean. We are also hoping this will serve as a deterrent and give kids... READ MORE >

The Madison Valley Medical Center in cooperation with Ennis Schools will be holding sports physicals for grades 6-12 on Wednesday, August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No appointment necessary, so just show up at the school cafeteria to check in and pay the fee. There will be female and male medical staff conducting the physicals. All students who are planning... READ MORE >

As most everyone already knows, the Trustees approved a building project that will add additional storage for our district as well as expand our weight room. Through much discussion during the 2017-2018 school year, the driving force for this project was to increase safety and supervision of students. Completion of this project is scheduled for August 20, 2018.... READ MORE >

Baby Animal Day was held at the Jumping Horse Ranch. Several sixth grade students presented their 4-H projects which included a lamb, baby goats, chickens, a calf, and a demonstration on pigs. The kindergarten and first grade students attended this fun, informational event and also planted flowers which they were able to take home. A big thanks to the Jumping... READ MORE >

Muffins for Moms!!! On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 from 7:15 to 7:45 in the morning come enjoy a muffin with your children before they go to school for the day! This fun event is a great way for Moms to come enjoy a little treat with their kids, as well as meet other... READ MORE >

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerk of Ennis School District No. 52, Madison County, State of Montana that the Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, by mail ballot. Ballots may be returned to the following locations, at the following times: Location Prior to Election Day: Clerk & Recorder, 103 W. Wallace St., First... READ MORE >

Spring 2018 Newsletter Greetings from Ennis Schools! We hope that your spring is going well--as always, there is a lot happening in the district: Technology Levy Highlights In May of 2016, shareholders of Ennis School District approved a generous technology levy that has greatly benefited our students. Here are a few examples: All high school students... READ MORE >

Come join the EHS Drama Department as they present: "How the West was Dun… or Left High and Dry in Low Humidity Chasm" By: Christopher Gieschen When: Friday, April 27 and 28 at 7:00 pmWhere: Elementary GymnasiumCost: Adults: $6.00 Students and Seniors: $5.00 Under 5: Free Join us for a hilarious Western spoof of many of Hollywood’s finest with a few... READ MORE >

During the 2017 legislative session, SB307 was signed into law requiring that school boards approve no later than March 31 any anticipated increases/decreases in their permissive levies. These amounts are "anticipated" and may not reflect what the trustees approve at the August budget meeting. READ MORE >

March 12th – 16th our school celebrated Read Across America. This is NEA’s annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. The event usually happens on March 2nd, which is the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. With our girls’ basketball team being in the state tournament, we... READ MORE >

Are you interested in becoming a bus driver? Are you wondering what you need to do to become qualified? As you know, Ennis Schools has made attempts to recruit route drivers for the past few years and we have come up short. We will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the HS library. At this meeting, you will be informed of... READ MORE >

Every year the MSGIA recognizes one its members for a job extremely well done through its annual Gary Griffith Award for Excellence in Workplace Safety. Gary was the founding father of the MSGIA program back in 1989 and was a true champion for all aspects of workplace safety in Montana Public Schools. This year’s award is provided to the Ennis Public Schools for... READ MORE >

One goal in the district's strategic plan is to enhance the educational opportunities for our students. In one area, we have expanded our art education offerings from grades 7-12 now to all grades. Ennis elementary school students now receive direct instruction from art teacher Ms. Unger on a rotational basis. This expanded offering has been well received by the... READ MORE >