Elkhorn Area School District
Recent News About Elkhorn Area School District
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Elkhorn elementary schools honored by U.S. News & World Reports
Jackson, Tibbets, and West Side Elementary Schools have been recognized in the 2025 list of U.S. News & World Reports Best Elementary Schools.
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How many students were enrolled in Walworth County school districts in 2023-24 school year?
Walworth County school districts enrolled 14,432 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Elkhorn Area School District opens enrollment for four-year-old kindergarten
Enrollment for the four-year-old kindergarten (4K) program in the Elkhorn Area School District is now open for the 2025-26 academic year.
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MakerFest returns for sixth year at Elkhorn Area High School
The annual MakerFest event is set to return for its sixth year on February 15, 2025, at Elkhorn Area High School.
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There were 3,490 students enrolled in Elkhorn Area School District schools in 2023-24 school year
There were 3,490 students enrolled in Elkhorn Area School District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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MakerFest returns to EAHS in February 2025
MakerFest, previously known as the Elkhorn Mini MakerFaire, is set to return to EAHS on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
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Walworth County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Walworth County districts' student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Rotary seeks host families for youth exchange program
Have you ever considered exploring another culture, language, or customs?
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Community meeting set for operational referendum on October 21
Superintendent Jason Tadlock and members of the Elkhorn Area School District (EASD) School Board have announced a Community Information Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will take place at Elkhorn Area High School.
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Second annual Run4Randi supports scholarship in memory of local coach
Join the community for the second annual Run4Randi event. The event honors Randi, who was known as an outstanding coach, teacher, father, and friend. He is remembered for leaving behind a remarkable legacy. The proceeds from this race will contribute to an Elkhorn Scholarship established in Randi's name. Registration for the event is currently open.
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Elkhorn Area School District approves operational referendum vote for November
On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education unanimously approved moving forward with a referendum scheduled for November 5, 2024. This decision follows the recommendation from the Financial Stability Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
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Elkhorn Elks vs Delavan-Darien Comets set for annual Hero Bowl
The Elkhorn Elks and Delavan-Darien Comets will commence the football season on Thursday, August 22, at 7 p.m. at the EAHS Football Stadium for the annual Hero Bowl.
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DWD awards over $200K for career education equipment in Southeast Wisconsin
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $206,130.68 in Regional Career and Education Equipment grants to eight school districts in Southeast Wisconsin. The funding aims to prepare students for quality jobs and address the state's skilled workforce shortage.
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Options Virtual Charter School hosts information night for Wisconsin families
The Options Virtual Charter School is organizing a virtual information night for families in the Metro Milwaukee area on August 15. The school, which is free and public, invites families and students from high schools across Wisconsin to participate.
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Wisconsin DPI awards $1 million grant to Options Virtual Charter School
Options Virtual Charter School has been awarded a $1 million expansion grant by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This grant is one of 12 federal subgrant awards totaling $11.4 million, aimed at planning, opening, or expanding charter schools in Wisconsin.
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Elkhorn Area School District receives $33,556 technical education equipment grant
The Elkhorn Area School District (EASD) has been awarded a $33,556 Technical Education Equipment grant. Governor Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced that grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program will benefit 4,637 students across 17 school districts by providing advanced manufacturing training to prepare them for high-demand job opportunities.
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Elkhorn Area School District opens enrollment for 2024-25
The Alternative Open Enrollment application for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Families wishing to open enroll in the Elkhorn Area School District for the upcoming school year can complete their Alternative Open Enrollment application online.
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Elkhorn Area High School awards $347,000 in scholarships to Class of 2024
Since 1986, the Elkhorn Area High School Scholarship Foundation has awarded nearly $5 million to graduates of the Elkhorn Area School District (EASD). For the Class of 2024, scholarships amounted to a total of $347,000. Further information about the Foundation and its initiatives can be found at eahsscholarships.com under “Stories Behind the Scholarships.” The Foundation encourages tax-deductible donations to support future awards.
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A Community Approach to School Finance
The Elkhorn Area School District is facing a significant budget deficit, with a projected $8.7 million shortfall by the 2027-28 school year. To address this issue, the district formed the Financial Stability Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, which included various stakeholders such as district staff, parents, School Board representatives, and community members.Committee members delved into the school district's budget and financial needs, learning about the sources of funding, expenditures, and the history of school finance in Wisconsin. As highlighted by a committee member,...
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2022-23 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Walworth County districts?
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Walworth County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.