
It may not be November, but we at USD 430 are very thankful for our community and those who helped make this week a little easier. H U G E Charger Shout out to Hammersmith Manufacturing, Lockwood Farms, and Rice Farms who supported our maintenance, custodial, and transportation departments with snow removal. Also, thanks to Lentz Express for the hot meals for our staff during the long process.
Your help made the task easier and ensured that our facilities were ready for students to return!










Everest Spelling Bee is scheduled for January 16, at 9:30 in the library.
5th Grade - Connor Fassnacht, Patrick Scott, Cain Jones, Hudson Rice and the alternate is Michelle George
6th Grade - Domonic Clancy, Joe Smith, Flynn Statler, Avaylia Jelks and the alternate is Feedom Lowe
7th Grade - Myla Stirton, Bailey Dvorak, Katani Ortiz, Aizlynn Kimmi and the alternate is Josie Baker
8th Grade - Carly Paden, Noah Fassnacht, Curtis Hammersmith, Tiffin Lanter and the alternate is Junior Whitebird


Congratulations to the December HES Charger All-Star Pizza Winners! Thank you Pizza Bakery for sponsoring our students! Back row: Beckett Lanter and Penelope Bates Middle row: Alex Pahmahmie and Gary Meyers Front row: Jonalyn Merz


The EMS boys basketball team plays at Everest tonight vs St. Benedict's at 4:30. B and A only. Good Luck Chargers!

Welcome Back, Chargers! Let' s have a great start to 2025! 🎉



South Brown County WILL have school tomorrow, January 9, 2025.


📢📢 REMINDER!


High school basketball from 1/7 @ Riverside has been moved to Wednesday January 29th at 4:00pm in Elwood.

EMS Boys Basketball team would like parents to sign up for providing meals before games. Please click the link below to help with team meals.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BAFAF2BA2F94-54282602-boys

Reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8th school is closed.


Due to the weather and road conditions, we are postponing the Retirement Reception to February 12, 2025 @ 5:30 PM.


High school basketball at Riverside on Tuesday 1/7 has be canceled due to inclement weather. Once a rescheduled date has been decided we will let you know.

Dear Families,
Due to road conditions, we are adjusting our return-to-school calendar for this semester AGAIN! All schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th, with no student activity/athletic events or practices.
Wednesday, January 8th will now be our Teacher Professional Learning/Workday.
We plan for all students to return to school on Thursday, January 9th.
However, we will continue to monitor the road conditions, making necessary adjustments to ensure safety and well-being.
Be safe and stay warm!


Dear Families,
Due to inclement weather, we are adjusting our return-to-school calendar for this semester. All schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6th, with no student activity/athletic events or practices.
Tuesday, January 7th will now be our initially scheduled Teacher Professional Learning/Workday. Notification of Tuesday activities and practices will be made on Monday afternoon.
We plan for all students to return to school on Wednesday, January 8th.
However, we will continue to monitor the weather and the road conditions, making necessary adjustments to ensure safety and well-being.
Be safe and stay warm!


EMS boys basketball game for Monday January 6 vs Jackson Heights has been postponed due to the weather. The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday January 22

At the end of the first semester, we had three retirements. The district office is hosting a retirement reception for those dedicated staff members. Join us at the board office Wednesday evening before the regular scheduled board meeting to celebrate!


It's time to nominate deserving staff and students for the Best of The Best! You can find the nomination form on the district website -- www.usd430.org
Go Chargers!


Back to business, Chargers! It's game day!
Chargers travel to Jackson Heights tonight!


EMS Boys basketball team begins their season tonight at Home in Everest vs Oskaloosa. B-C-A starting at 4:30. Go Chargers