Due to Oskaloosa hosting high school sub state basketball on Thursday, February 26, The middle school boys basketball NEKL tournament games scheduled for Thursday are now moved to Wednesday, February 25 same times and locations.
EMS boys basketball team travels to JCN (Nortonville) tonight for the 1st round of the NEKL tournament for a 4:30 game vs ACCJHS. A win means they will play JCN immediately following at 5:45 Good Luck Chargers
A HUGE shout-out to our incredible drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌💛
We truly have the best. Their dedication to keeping our students and staff safe as we travel to activities, competitions, and school events does not go unnoticed. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, and miles of care you give to our school community!
We truly have the best. Their dedication to keeping our students and staff safe as we travel to activities, competitions, and school events does not go unnoticed. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, and miles of care you give to our school community!
Friday, we celebrated our Senior Night and recognized the dedication of our senior athletes. You’ve represented the Chargers with determination, resilience, and heart — and you’ve left a lasting impact on your teammates, coaches, and school community.
To our parents and families — thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, miles traveled, and unwavering support from the stands. Your encouragement and sacrifice have helped shape not only outstanding athletes but also outstanding young adults.
Seniors, we are proud of the legacy you leave behind. Once a Charger, always a Charger.
Part 2
To our parents and families — thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, miles traveled, and unwavering support from the stands. Your encouragement and sacrifice have helped shape not only outstanding athletes but also outstanding young adults.
Seniors, we are proud of the legacy you leave behind. Once a Charger, always a Charger.
Part 2
Friday, we celebrated our Senior Night and recognized the dedication of our senior athletes. You’ve represented the Chargers with determination, resilience, and heart — and you’ve left a lasting impact on your teammates, coaches, and school community.
To our parents and families — thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, miles traveled, and unwavering support from the stands. Your encouragement and sacrifice have helped shape not only outstanding athletes but also outstanding young adults.
Seniors, we are proud of the legacy you leave behind. Once a Charger, always a Charger.
Part 1
To our parents and families — thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, miles traveled, and unwavering support from the stands. Your encouragement and sacrifice have helped shape not only outstanding athletes but also outstanding young adults.
Seniors, we are proud of the legacy you leave behind. Once a Charger, always a Charger.
Part 1
This week in USD 430...
4th Grade Enrichment group read about the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games and then completed a large scale graphing project to create an Olympic Flag.
The interconnected rings represent the five major continents linked together in friendship. Every participating country has at least one of these five colors in their own national flag.
National Honor Society is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Feb.25 in the HHS Band Room from 1:30 to 6:00 pm. Come and donate...save a life and get a free t-shirt! 🩸❤️
The HES book fair is coming up! Mark your calendars for a fun Read Across America week beginning March 2nd, HES Family Night March 3rd, book fair shopping all week and the HHS Spring Play on March 7th.
This week in Kindergarten, we explored why birds make nests and then created our own bird nests! 🪺
Sub-State basketball information:
Girls will host Valley Falls next Thursday 2/26 @ 6:00pm
Boys will travel to Cair Paravel in Topeka on Friday 2/27 @ 6:00pm
Charger wrestlers at Rossville today. Go Chargers!
Addison has read over 300 books! Way to go kiddo, keep it up! 📖 😃
Finals for tonight.
We are looking for judges!
A night of entertainment & good food awaits all Forensic judges!
Contact Angela Bush today!
A night of entertainment & good food awaits all Forensic judges!
Contact Angela Bush today!
The 2026 Middle School NEKL boy's basketball tournament bracket is set for next week. EMS will travel to JCN (Nortonville) for the 1st round on Monday February 23 and play ACCMS at 4:30. A win will allow EMS to play a 2nd game on Monday vs JCN 5:45. The remainder of the tournament will be hosted by Oskaloosa.
Cheer loud. Be proud. It's Charger Basketball vs. the Trojans, and it's Senior Night! 💙🏀💙
Tonight we celebrate the seniors who have given their all for the program. 📢Student Section📢 -- it's time to Ride for the Brand. Pack the stands, bring the energy, and let's make it a night they'll never forget!
Tonight we celebrate the seniors who have given their all for the program. 📢Student Section📢 -- it's time to Ride for the Brand. Pack the stands, bring the energy, and let's make it a night they'll never forget!
Congratulations to the Forensics team for placing 2nd. The team had five of the 11 event league champions.
🎖️League Champions 🎖️— all qualify for state
Brooklyn Dvorak — Prose, Poetry, and Impromptu Speaking
Will Allen — Extemp
Garrett Pennington — Informative
Programmed Oral Interpretation
Garrett Penningon — 2nd and state qualifier
Noah Solis — 5th
Chase Clement — 6th
Serious Solo Acting
Raylee Wahwasuck— 5th place
Duet Acting
Raylee Wahwasuck and William Allen — 3rd place
Extemporaneous Speech
Will Allen — 1st place
Garrett Pennington 3rd place
Impromptu Speech
Brooklyn Dvorak — 1st
Garrett Pennington — 2nd
Raylee Wahwasuck — 6th
Oral Interpretation of Poetry
Brooklyn Dvorak — 1st
MaKenna Patteron — 6th
Oral Interpretation of Prose
Brooklyn Dvorak — 1st
Original Oration
Will Allen — 2nd and qualified for state
Informative Speech
Garrett Pennington— 1st
🎖️League Champions 🎖️— all qualify for state
Brooklyn Dvorak — Prose, Poetry, and Impromptu Speaking
Will Allen — Extemp
Garrett Pennington — Informative
Programmed Oral Interpretation
Garrett Penningon — 2nd and state qualifier
Noah Solis — 5th
Chase Clement — 6th
Serious Solo Acting
Raylee Wahwasuck— 5th place
Duet Acting
Raylee Wahwasuck and William Allen — 3rd place
Extemporaneous Speech
Will Allen — 1st place
Garrett Pennington 3rd place
Impromptu Speech
Brooklyn Dvorak — 1st
Garrett Pennington — 2nd
Raylee Wahwasuck — 6th
Oral Interpretation of Poetry
Brooklyn Dvorak — 1st
MaKenna Patteron — 6th
Oral Interpretation of Prose
Brooklyn Dvorak — 1st
Original Oration
Will Allen — 2nd and qualified for state
Informative Speech
Garrett Pennington— 1st
Congratulations to the Everest Middle School South Brown County Conservation Award winners! 🌱
The Brown County Conservation District recently presented awards for its annual conservation contest, recognizing outstanding student work in the poster, limerick, and essay categories.
Poster Winners:
5th-6th Grade
3rd: Shilo Keo
2nd: Brynn Stirton
1st: Beckett Lanter
7th-8th Grade
3rd: Amelia Paden
2nd: Isabella Cisneros
1st: Joe Smith: County Grand Champion (Teacher: Mrs. Scherer)
Limerick Winners:
5th-6th Grade
3rd: Kyla Tangen
2nd: Augustus Pisacka
1st: Lailey Andre: County Grand Champion (Teacher: Mrs. Richardson)
Essay Winners:
5th-6th Grade
3rd: Vada Ross
2nd: Connor Fassnacht
1st: Brynn Stirton: County Grand Champion (Teacher: Mrs. Gordon)
The Brown County Conservation District recently presented awards for its annual conservation contest, recognizing outstanding student work in the poster, limerick, and essay categories.
Poster Winners:
5th-6th Grade
3rd: Shilo Keo
2nd: Brynn Stirton
1st: Beckett Lanter
7th-8th Grade
3rd: Amelia Paden
2nd: Isabella Cisneros
1st: Joe Smith: County Grand Champion (Teacher: Mrs. Scherer)
Limerick Winners:
5th-6th Grade
3rd: Kyla Tangen
2nd: Augustus Pisacka
1st: Lailey Andre: County Grand Champion (Teacher: Mrs. Richardson)
Essay Winners:
5th-6th Grade
3rd: Vada Ross
2nd: Connor Fassnacht
1st: Brynn Stirton: County Grand Champion (Teacher: Mrs. Gordon)
EMS Boys Basketball travels to Riverside (Elwood) for 4:30 games (B-A) Good Luck