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❄️SEE YOU SATURDAY! ❄️
On Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to school-aged children (PK-12th grade).
Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear.
DETAILS
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Cost: FREE
*Child must be present
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El sábado, 14 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 1 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a niños en edad escolar (desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado).
Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.
DETALLES
Fecha: sábado, 14 de noviembre
Hora: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lugar: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Costo: GRATIS
*Niño debería estar presente
Wondering about a dinner plan?? Join us at Culvers TONIGHT between 5 and 8pm!
Friday is Flannel Day at West Side, wear your favorite flannel.
Hello West Side Families,
Next week, our Student Council will be hosting Red Ribbon Week! Throughout the week, students will focus on the importance of making healthy choices and building positive habits that help us stay healthy and make good decisions.
To celebrate, we will have a few fun dress-up days Monday through Wednesday. Please see the schedule below:
Monday (10/26): Student/Teacher Swap Day – Students dress like teachers
Tuesday (10/27): Color by Grade Day – Each grade level will wear a different color:
4K and Kindergarten: Pink
1st Grade: Red
2nd Grade: Orange
3rd Grade: Yellow
4th Grade: Green
5th Grade: Blue
Wednesday (10/28): PJ Day – Students can wear their favorite pajamas to school! (No slippers please)
Thursday (10/29) and Friday (10/30): No School
We are excited to have Student Council lead this fun and meaningful week as we encourage all students to make healthy choices. Thank you for helping your child participate and for supporting our school!
Happy Red Ribbon Week!
Sincerely,
Student Council
Next week, our Student Council will be hosting Red Ribbon Week! Throughout the week, students will focus on the importance of making healthy choices and building positive habits that help us stay healthy and make good decisions.
To celebrate, we will have a few fun dress-up days Monday through Wednesday. Please see the schedule below:
Monday (10/26): Student/Teacher Swap Day – Students dress like teachers
Tuesday (10/27): Color by Grade Day – Each grade level will wear a different color:
4K and Kindergarten: Pink
1st Grade: Red
2nd Grade: Orange
3rd Grade: Yellow
4th Grade: Green
5th Grade: Blue
Wednesday (10/28): PJ Day – Students can wear their favorite pajamas to school! (No slippers please)
Thursday (10/29) and Friday (10/30): No School
We are excited to have Student Council lead this fun and meaningful week as we encourage all students to make healthy choices. Thank you for helping your child participate and for supporting our school!
Happy Red Ribbon Week!
Sincerely,
Student Council
🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT, ELKS! 👻🎃
Calling all 5th graders & under! 🧡💜 You’re invited to trick-or-treat your way through EAHS for a night of spooky fun, sweet treats & plenty of Halloween magic! 🍬🍭
📅 October 28th (we know it's parent/teacher conferences—stop by before or after!)
⏰ 4-7 PM
📍 Elkhorn Area High School
🦇 All students must be accompanied by an adult.
A big THANK YOU to the EAHS Student Council for sponsoring this spooktacular night! 🎃💜💛
Calling all 5th graders & under! 🧡💜 You’re invited to trick-or-treat your way through EAHS for a night of spooky fun, sweet treats & plenty of Halloween magic! 🍬🍭
📅 October 28th (we know it's parent/teacher conferences—stop by before or after!)
⏰ 4-7 PM
📍 Elkhorn Area High School
🦇 All students must be accompanied by an adult.
A big THANK YOU to the EAHS Student Council for sponsoring this spooktacular night! 🎃💜💛
Today is Popcorn Pick Up Day!! After School until 5pm
🏃♀️💙 Run 4 Randi — 5K Run & Walk 💙🏃♂️
Join us Saturday, November 14, for the annual Run 4 Randi 5K Run & Walk, held in remembrance and honor of longtime Elkhorn teacher and coach Randi Wulf.
Randi dedicated 29 years to teaching and coaching in Elkhorn, making a lasting impact on generations of students and athletes. As a Cross Country and Track & Field coach, he knew running was about much more than competition—it was about building character, creating connections, encouraging others, and helping young people discover what they could achieve.
Run 4 Randi celebrates that legacy while supporting EAHS scholarships established in Randi Wulf’s name.
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Start/Finish: Elkhorn Area High School
⏰ Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. | 5K begins at 10:00 a.m.
👟 5K Run & Walk + Kids’ Run
💲 Early Bird Registration: $30 through October 25
Race day also includes an event T-shirt, finisher medal, goodie bags for the first 200 registrants, family fun, face painting, chip timing, age-group awards, and more!
💙 Run in his memory. Run in his honor. #Run4Randi
Register or donate: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Elkhorn/Run4Randi
Join us Saturday, November 14, for the annual Run 4 Randi 5K Run & Walk, held in remembrance and honor of longtime Elkhorn teacher and coach Randi Wulf.
Randi dedicated 29 years to teaching and coaching in Elkhorn, making a lasting impact on generations of students and athletes. As a Cross Country and Track & Field coach, he knew running was about much more than competition—it was about building character, creating connections, encouraging others, and helping young people discover what they could achieve.
Run 4 Randi celebrates that legacy while supporting EAHS scholarships established in Randi Wulf’s name.
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Start/Finish: Elkhorn Area High School
⏰ Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. | 5K begins at 10:00 a.m.
👟 5K Run & Walk + Kids’ Run
💲 Early Bird Registration: $30 through October 25
Race day also includes an event T-shirt, finisher medal, goodie bags for the first 200 registrants, family fun, face painting, chip timing, age-group awards, and more!
💙 Run in his memory. Run in his honor. #Run4Randi
Register or donate: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Elkhorn/Run4Randi
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❄️SAVE THE DATES! ❄️
On Saturday, October 10, and November 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to school-aged children (PK-12th grade).
Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear.
DETAILS
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Cost: FREE
*Child must be present
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El sábado, 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 1 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a niños en edad escolar (desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado).
Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.
DETALLES
Fecha: sábado, 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre
Hora: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lugar: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Costo: GRATIS
*Niño debería estar presente
On Saturday, October 10, and November 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to school-aged children (PK-12th grade).
Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear.
DETAILS
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Cost: FREE
*Child must be present
--
El sábado, 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 1 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a niños en edad escolar (desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado).
Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.
DETALLES
Fecha: sábado, 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre
Hora: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lugar: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Costo: GRATIS
*Niño debería estar presente
Spirit Day Friday, September 25
Mr. Kitslaar visits Kindergarten
PTA Popcorn Fundraiser going on now-Friday!
🚨 Be Prepared. Build Resilience. Connect with Your Community!
Join us for the FREE Preparedness & Resiliency Expo this Saturday at Elkhorn Area High School! Families and community members are invited to explore resources, learn practical skills, and connect with local organizations dedicated to helping our community prepare for emergencies and build resiliency.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Elkhorn Area High School | 482 E. Geneva St.
Expo highlights include:
• Emergency preparedness & mental health resources
• Hands-Only CPR
• Pickleball
• Giveaways & prizes
• 9:00 a.m. – Pet First Aid with Gateway Technical College
• 10:30 a.m. – QPR Suicide Prevention Training with Walworth County Health & Human Services
• Local organizations and community resources—and more!
🎁 BONUS: The first 75 attendees will receive a FREE solar power bank!
Bring the family, meet local experts, and pick up useful tools and information to help you feel more prepared when an emergency happens. We hope to see you there!
Join us for the FREE Preparedness & Resiliency Expo this Saturday at Elkhorn Area High School! Families and community members are invited to explore resources, learn practical skills, and connect with local organizations dedicated to helping our community prepare for emergencies and build resiliency.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Elkhorn Area High School | 482 E. Geneva St.
Expo highlights include:
• Emergency preparedness & mental health resources
• Hands-Only CPR
• Pickleball
• Giveaways & prizes
• 9:00 a.m. – Pet First Aid with Gateway Technical College
• 10:30 a.m. – QPR Suicide Prevention Training with Walworth County Health & Human Services
• Local organizations and community resources—and more!
🎁 BONUS: The first 75 attendees will receive a FREE solar power bank!
Bring the family, meet local experts, and pick up useful tools and information to help you feel more prepared when an emergency happens. We hope to see you there!
Dear West Side Families,
We are excited to kick off the school year with two special PTA events!
Our First PTA Meeting
Please join us for our first PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 3:45 p.m. in the West Side Library.
We’re making it extra fun! Please bring your favorite trail mix ingredient so we can create a special snack to enjoy during the meeting.
Childcare will be provided, and new this year, the kids will have their own special activity during the meeting. Our September activity will be making a backpack charm!
Our First Fundraiser: Rural Route Popcorn!
We are also kicking off our first fundraiser of the year—Rural Route Popcorn!
There are some delicious new flavors this year, including:
Peanut Butter Cup
Caramel Drizzle
Cinnamon Roll
Order forms should come home in backpacks today, and all orders are due back to West Side by Friday, September 25.
Thank you in advance for supporting the West Side PTA! Your support makes a difference, and together we can make West Side the best school for your child.
We hope to see you at our PTA meeting and appreciate all you do to support our school!
West Side PTA
We are excited to kick off the school year with two special PTA events!
Our First PTA Meeting
Please join us for our first PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 3:45 p.m. in the West Side Library.
We’re making it extra fun! Please bring your favorite trail mix ingredient so we can create a special snack to enjoy during the meeting.
Childcare will be provided, and new this year, the kids will have their own special activity during the meeting. Our September activity will be making a backpack charm!
Our First Fundraiser: Rural Route Popcorn!
We are also kicking off our first fundraiser of the year—Rural Route Popcorn!
There are some delicious new flavors this year, including:
Peanut Butter Cup
Caramel Drizzle
Cinnamon Roll
Order forms should come home in backpacks today, and all orders are due back to West Side by Friday, September 25.
Thank you in advance for supporting the West Side PTA! Your support makes a difference, and together we can make West Side the best school for your child.
We hope to see you at our PTA meeting and appreciate all you do to support our school!
West Side PTA
Wear Red, White and Blue: Friday, September 11th
🚨 Be Prepared. Stay Resilient. Join Us!
Mark your calendar for the Preparedness & Resiliency Expo, a FREE, family-friendly event designed to help our community prepare for emergencies and build resiliency skills.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Elkhorn Area High School | 482 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn
Come connect with community partners and explore:
🎁 Giveaways & prizes
🚨 Emergency preparedness resources
💙 Mental health information
🎤 Expert speakers
❤️ Hands-Only CPR
🏓 Pickleball
➕ And more!
Bring the whole family and learn practical ways to be better prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendar for the Preparedness & Resiliency Expo, a FREE, family-friendly event designed to help our community prepare for emergencies and build resiliency skills.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Elkhorn Area High School | 482 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn
Come connect with community partners and explore:
🎁 Giveaways & prizes
🚨 Emergency preparedness resources
💙 Mental health information
🎤 Expert speakers
❤️ Hands-Only CPR
🏓 Pickleball
➕ And more!
Bring the whole family and learn practical ways to be better prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies. We hope to see you there!
Have a child at West Side or Jackson Elementary?
Don’t forget to sign up for BASH ( Before and After School program) this year! 🎉
West Side: AM & PM programs
Jackson: PM program
We’re excited to bring BASH closer to our families and make the program more convenient than ever!
Learn more and register: https://www.cityofelkhorn.gov/parksrec/page/after-school-hours-bash
Questions? Call us at 262-741-5114.
Don’t forget to sign up for BASH ( Before and After School program) this year! 🎉
West Side: AM & PM programs
Jackson: PM program
We’re excited to bring BASH closer to our families and make the program more convenient than ever!
Learn more and register: https://www.cityofelkhorn.gov/parksrec/page/after-school-hours-bash
Questions? Call us at 262-741-5114.
Registration is now open for the Fall/Winter Penguin Season!!!
New Swimmer Tryouts - 5:30pm • September 14
Returning Swimmers, register at www.elkhornpenguins.com
First Practice • September 14
10 & Under - 5:15 - 6:30pm
11 & Over - 6:15 - 7:50pm