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Clubs and Organizations

Forensics

Forensics is a co-curricular activity. This activity is taught as a class during the school day, but students compete in tournaments throughout the spring semester in the evenings or on Saturdays. Forensics consists of three categories of events: acting, interpretation and speaking. Students learn and develop all three areas via specific events and pieces of their choosing. Students must successfully pass HS Communications prior to participating in Forensics.

 

Sponsor: Kendra Ploutz

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Math Relays

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Sponsor:  Amy Johnson

National FFA Organization

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Ellsworth FFA is an organization devoted to building leadership skills, public speaking and decision making through agriculture experiences.

 

Sponsor: Kara Quilter

Junior High Scholar's Bowl

Junior High Scholar's Bowl is a scholar activity where students participate as a TEAM answering trivia type questions to earn points. It is similar to Jeopardy, yet the answers do not have to be in the form of a question. There are two teams per school that participates at each meet; a team of 7th graders and a team of 8th graders. Each team consists of five (5) members. Anyone is welcome to join. Team members are changed for each meet so everyone has a chance to compete. The teams usually participates in 6-7 meets from late January to early March.

 

Sponsor: Christine Slechta

Senior High Scholar's Bowl

High School Scholar's Bowl is an academic team that competes against other schools answering questions based on what students may learn at school, at home, in books, etc. Competitions consist of teams of up to five (5) students answering questions from Social Studies, Math, English/Language Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Foreign Language and Current Events. It is formatted much like Junior High Scholar's Bowl, and is open to all students from Freshman to Seniors who'd like a chance to show what they know. Most competitions are varsity level, but there will be a few junior varsity level tournaments scheduled as well. Practices begin in late September, with the first competition in late October. The league tournament is in late January with the Regional and State Tournaments following right after in early February.

 

Sponsor: Eric Coonrod

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National Honor Society

National Honor Society (NHS) is a prestigious national organization that recongnizes high school students who demostrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Our chapter is dedicated to fostering these core values and providing opportunities for students to grow as leaders within the school and community.

Acceptance into our NHS chapter is highly selective. Students become eligible to apply during the second semester of their sophomore year and must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Qualified applicants participate in a faculty interview, which allows staff members to learn more about each student’s strengths, goals, and commitment to the ideals of NHS.

 

 

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Following the interview process, the Faculty Council reviews all applications and selects new members based on demonstrated character, leadership, and service. Students who are inducted into NHS are expected to uphold the highest standards in these areas and contribute postively to the school community.

Our chapter takes pride in supporting motivated, principled students and helping them develop the skills and values that will serve them well beyond high school. 

Sponsor: Christi Walter

Assistant Sponsor:  Connie Weber

Student Council

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The mission of Ellsworth Jr Sr High School Student Council is to:

  • Develop better cooperation among students
  • Promote understanding between students and faculty
  • Raise our school standards
  • Provide a student voice in the formation of school policies
  • Promote and recognize student achievement
  • Create the proper school spirit by encouraging student participation in school events and activities
  • Maintain the highest level of good citizenship

 

Sponsor: Kendra Ploutz

Assistant Sponsor:  Christina Vague

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