Good afternoon parents. We as a district have determined that it is in the best interest of our students and community to close school at the end of the day today. Staff are working diligently today to prepare learning materials for students while the shutdown exists. Administration will be working to provide resources and communications to you via our website to... READ MORE >
THE RISK IN WISCONSIN REMAINS LOW Novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to spread worldwide. The current risk to Trempealeau County and surrounding residents remains low, even as additional cases have been reported in the United States. For this reason, residents should prepare, but not panic. Health officials suggest having at least a 72-hour... READ MORE >
We are currently in need of an individual to drive a school van for transportation in the morning and afternoon. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record. If you are interested please stop in to the district office to fill out an application, or call Joshua Skoug at (715) 695-2696 ext. 300 for more information. READ MORE >
When dropping off E-S Elementary Students please do not block the handicap accessible parking spaces. These spaces need to be open for our student vans and those in need. Please pull ahead and park along the curb in-front of the glass windows north of the entrance for drop-off. Thank you, E-S Elementary School READ MORE >
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled from 4:00-7:30pm on Thursday, February 27th and Tuesday, March 3rd.If you are the parent of a 4K-5th grade student you can schedule a conference with your student's teacher by contacting Sue Svoma at (715) 695-2696 ext. 101. If you are the parent of a 6th-12th grade student you can schedule a conference with your... READ MORE >
On April 7th, 2020 the School District of Eleva-Strum will be holding a 3-year $575,000 non-recurring operating referendum. We will be providing information about the referendum via our social media outlets as well as our website. You can find the website by going to www.esschools.k12.wi.us --> Menu --> Community --> April 2020 Operating Referendum or... READ MORE >
Please join us Monday, February 17th at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium for a presentation by Dr. Justin Patchin.This presentation will cover a broad overview of cyberbullying, including issues parents, educators, and teens need to know about how youth use and misuse technology to cause harm to their peers. The presentation will define and provide examples of... READ MORE >
ALL PARCELS ARE SOLDThe School District of Eleva-Strum will be accepting bids on the following parcels of land: In the Village of Eleva: Vacant land parcel totaling approximately 1.25 acres, bordering U.S. Highway 10 (Mondovi Street) and South Third Street. In the Village of Strum: Parcel A 2.04 acres, Parcel B 2.02 acres, Parcel C 1.77 acres, and Parcel D .40... READ MORE >
School District of Eleva-StrumApril 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Eleva-Strum on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 20, 2020. Office --... READ MORE >
We recognized that there are multiple other extra-curricular events that are scheduled on December 5th (per the Cardinal News), in doing so we have rescheduled the Holiday Concert for Monday, December 2, 2019. The details are below, mark your calendar: Winter/Holiday Concert Monday, December 2, 2019 Gr. 4-K, K, 1, 2 at 6 P.M. Gr. 3, 4, 5th grade band at 7 P.M. READ MORE >
Our first Box Top submission will be Tuesday, October 29th. Please turn in any that you have before then. Thanks for your support. READ MORE >
Please plan to attend conferences. READ MORE >
This past week we had the opportunity to learn about fire safety from some of our own, "Volunteer Fire Fighters and Safety Personnel." We would like to thank all them for taking time out of their days and for making this learning experience such a great annual event. Enjoy some photos of the day. READ MORE >
If you plan to have your child's picture retaken please send the packet that you do not want back with your child tomorrow. Thank you~ READ MORE >
The elementary photos have finally arrived. Thank you for your patience. Please check them over and if you would like to have them retaken make sure your child is ready to smile this Friday. Once again thank you for your patience.Retakes:Friday, October 18, 2019 READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum Cardinal Teaching Staff put in a great day of professional development. The goal was to ensure that the students in our district have a Guaranteed Viable Curriculum in all areas. This is done through creating a spiral that is transparent and fluid in helping the teachers know that they are reaching all students and pushing them to be best they can... READ MORE >
Just a quick reminder that there won't be school for the students at Eleva-Strum Schools tomorrow. The teachers will be using this time to grow as educators. Please share~ READ MORE >
Every year we have a great deal of clothing unclaimed in our lost and found. Even after showing the items to all of the students, we still have piles of clothing. IF you recognize an item in these pictures please send a note with your child describing it, and we will do our best to get it to them. Thank you~ READ MORE >
Mass in Fourth Grade with Mrs. Knobloch! Research in 4th grade with Mr. Hulett Read-to-self in 1st grade Mr. Loftsgaarden keeping a close eye on accuracy Ms. Forthun Helping out READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum Schools would like to remind everyone that the start of the day is 8 a.m. Please have your children at school shortly before this time. The doors open at 7:30 and breakfast is served from 7:30-7:55.Another reminder is that the school grounds are designated as tobacco free areas. Thanks for your help and cooperation. E-S CardinalsPlease Share READ MORE >
History is a curriculum that helps remind us of what takes place throughout time. Many events are wonderful, but there are some that are not. We often remember those events through tributes to those that lost their lives or their families that live on. I put this tribute together years ago, but I believe it is timeless in the sharing of a historical event, even... READ MORE >
Going Bananas! It all started with Harley giving me a tree in 2006. I watered it for 13 years. It grew a pod this Spring. The leaves rolled back. And there they were, BANANAS. I shared them on our webpage for our students to see. The Leader Telegram called and set up an interview. It was published in the paper. A Spectrum News reporter from Milwaukee read... READ MORE >
Here some things our 4 year olds are doing to learn and build relationships. What a great way to spend a day. READ MORE >
The Cardinal Staff did some word smithing to produce a possible Vision Statement through the combination of student and staff values. They made connections, discussed, developed, reviewed each others and revised to come up with rough ideas and suggestions. READ MORE >
Herb Kohl is a huge supporter of public education and each year he and his foundation provide scholarships to students, teachers and principals that are nominated and then chosen by his foundation. Here is a short description of the scholarship. If you are interested in nominating a student, teacher or principal go to the site provided. The nomination process is... READ MORE >
Here are some pictures of the first week of excitement. Enjoy! READ MORE >
Some of the students at the Eleva-Strum Elementary School took a dive into S.T.E.M, the combination of Science, Technology Engineering and Math. This experience started with 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Anderson reading the story, The Pigeon HAS to Go to School to the students in grades 1-3. Following the story the students were given a STEM challenge to design and... READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum School Buses are running at near capacity and this may be an issue when it comes to birthday parties. If you are planning to have a large group of students attend your child's birthday party after school, please plan for transportation other than the buses. Thank you- READ MORE >
After discussing the present mission/vision statement with the teachers at Eleva-Strum, the administrative team presented the student findings to them. Through the use of technology the teachers had the task of filtering through 85 values to come up with the top 10 that resinated with them. The next step in this process will be to weave the student ideas and the... READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum School District is on a quest to reinvigorate their Vision and Mission Statements. A person may ask the question: Who do you start with? The answer that person would get from the administrative team is the student body. Watch these two short video clips as Mr. Skoug inspires the students to make the vision their own. READ MORE >
Eleva-Strum Elementary parents and guardians, please remember that your children should be at school before 8 a.m. If you would like your child to eat breakfast at school they should arrive at school between 7:30 and 7:45 to give them time to eat and get to class by 8. Please share this around and let those that may be transporting your child to school about this... READ MORE >
Seeing yellow: After 13 years, banana tree bears fruit at Eleva-Strum school By Sarah Seifert Leader-Telegram staff FacebookTwitterEmail Eleva-Strum elementary principal Marty Kempf stands next to a banana tree in the Eleva-Strum Elementary School Monday. The tree is producing fruit after 13 years, Kempf said. View more photos at... READ MORE >
Parent Daily Reminders: 1. Please call the school if your child/children will be absent by 9 a.m., after that Sue will be reaching out to you to confirm the absence. 715-695-2696 ext. 201 2. 4k parents will be able to walk their children down to their rooms until September 6th. After that time, please allow them to walk from the entranceway. 3. Breakfast will... READ MORE >
Hello Eleva-Strum~ This is a reminder/notification that our students will have their pictures taken on the day of our Open House, Monday, August 26, 2019, anytime between the hours of 11:30 am and 7:00 pm. Below are the options and pricing for the packages. These pamphlets will be available that day or you can order ahead of time online at: mylifetouch.com ... READ MORE >
A huge thank you to those that donated time, supplies and money to help the Eleva-Strum School District purchase supplies for our students. What an exciting way to start the year! Another huge thank you to Sue Svoma for shopping until she nearly dropped for our 324 students. We hope that this effort has made everyone's lives a little easier, not only from the... READ MORE >
T-Shirts for Tarzan! We are looking for used t-shirts to use for ape costumes. If you haveany of the following colors of t-shirts that you would like to donate, wewould appreciate it!Used t-shirts (can be any size because we will be cutting them up) Black Purple Blue Green Red Yellow Gray/SilverPlease drop off t-shirts at the Elementary School office.Thank... READ MORE >
Parents, if your child will be needing bussing services from the School District of Eleva-Strum this year please take a moment to fill out this form. One submission per child. This form will need to be completed prior to the beginning of school. Thank You! https://forms.gle/dFz5jQMzQmZxqF4U9 READ MORE >
Fill that Bus! Here is a list of items that are commonly used within the classrooms at Eleva-Strum Elementary School. Please feel free to drop off any donations (supplies or money) at the bus or the school. Supplies: Crayola Washable Color Paints, plastic pencil box, large and small glue sticks, elmer's glue bottles, pink erasers, sharpie markers fine tip,... READ MORE >
Bananas! That's right we have bananas growing on our tree in our school. Please share this with your children that go to school at Eleva-Strum Elementary, they all walked by this tree on a weekly basis. The story behind tree started way back in the late 90's. It was given to me by a student that was moving away, and she wanted me to have something to remember... READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum Board of Education, pursuant to district policy 0142.5, is seeking a qualified district resident to fill the vacancy of Vice President Karla Svedarsky. Mrs. Svedarksy's incumbent seat will become available as she will no longer maintain district residency. Her term expires in April 2020. Appointment by the Board of Education to fill a vacancy... READ MORE >
Fill that Bus!Here is a list of items that are commonly used within the classrooms at Eleva-Strum Elementary School. Please feel free to drop off any donations (supplies or money) at the bus or the school.Supplies:Crayola Washable Color Paints, plastic pencil box, large and small glue sticks, elmer's glue bottles, pink erasers, sharpie markers fine tip,... READ MORE >
Cardinal Athletes, your fall sports are approaching rapidly! In order be eligible to participate in practice and games all of our athletes must have a sports physical performed (grades 7,9,11), or an alternate year card filled out (grades 8, 10, 12), prior to the beginning of the season. Prevea health care will be in Eau Claire on August 2nd & 5th providing... READ MORE >
It's official, the students' last day of school for the 2018-19 year has concluded. I'm sure that they are all excited for the fun, relaxation, and opportunities that summer vacation will bring. The school year hasn't entirely wrapped up yet for the teaching staff, and we wanted to take to the opportunity to recognize their work. Over the past eight years,... READ MORE >
As the year nears an end, we were able to take advantage of the beautiful weather and celebrate the transition of our 8th grade students into the ranks of the high school. The students were able to take a little time to visit the Eleva Park to blow off some steam and enjoy some delicious Family Farms hotdogs (expertly grilled). As the students were playing, the... READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum Schools were recognized at the state level for their efforts in providing a positive environment for the students at school. This award pertains to the implementation of P.B.I.S (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems). We provide the expectations to the students at the beginning of the year and support those that struggle by providing... READ MORE >
The 4k students at Eleva-Strum Elementary School had some fun with boxes. As most parents know sometimes the best gift is what the toy comes in, "the BOX." These students had fun with some boxes and the creativity was evident in their creations! READ MORE >
REMINDER--- PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS The Bus Schedule for School Supplies If you are interested in donating supplies or making a monetary donation for our students at Eleva-Strum Elementary School, the Lions Club and Eleva-Strum Elementary Staff will have a bus to collect them during the Eleva Broiler Fest on Saturday, June 1st, 2019. The location of the... READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum 5th and 6th graders have been given the opportunity to go camping for two days and one night at Pietrek Park near Arcadia. Their teachers along with some very generous volunteers have put together a wonderful system of activities to educate them on everything from tye-dying shirts, macro photography, cooperative games, raising bees, bears oh-my,... READ MORE >
Mr. Dyar, one of Eleva-Strum's History Teachers takes teaching to the next level. The 5th grade students had a wonderful introduction the their Civil War Unit through the collaboration of Mrs. Windjue and Mr. Dyar. Mr. Dyar actively participates in Civil War Re-enactments and is ready and willing to share his knowledge. He wore his uniform along with the other... READ MORE >
REMINDER--- PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS The Bus Schedule for School Supplies If you are interested in donating supplies or making a monetary donation for our students at Eleva-Strum Elementary School, the Lions Club and Eleva-Strum Elementary Staff will have a bus to collect them during the Eleva Broiler Fest on Saturday, June 1st, 2019. The location of the bus... READ MORE >
Let's Be Kind to everyone! We practice this at our Eleva-Strum Schools! READ MORE >
Fun in first grade working together in Team Building Projects. READ MORE >
Cardinal Fans~ We are asking that everyone share this around to help remind parents/guardians to send the summer school information back to school to help us plan accordingly. If the information could be returned by Friday, May 3rd, that would be very helpful. Thanks for your help~ Mr. Kempf READ MORE >
Our new school has provided some new opportunities for our students, and having our big kids read with our little ones has been very special! Enjoy some pictures of this activity! READ MORE >
The signs of Spring are upon us, and the 1st Grade Class took advantage of some nice weather to learn about growing new plants from seeds. Mr. Loftsgaarden, Mrs. Moore, Ms. Forthun and Mrs. Wright helped them get started. READ MORE >
Reminder:Please remember if you need to change transportation schedules for your child, call before 2 pm each day. We are more than happy to accommodate, but we are asking for some lead time to make the changes. Thank you, Mr. Kempf READ MORE >
The 4k and 5k spent a little time cleaning up around our school! What hard workers to help keep our school grounds looking great. READ MORE >
What do you get when an elementary school reads over 1000 books? Well, some happy people, LITTLE and BIG! Those happy people combined with Silly String, brave high school students, a Sheriff, a Police Chief, a Superintendent, two Principals, a Crazy Librarian and some Super Excited Students equals a celebration! Congratulations kids and thanks to the... READ MORE >
Why should you be a part of the Cardinal Pride PTO you may ask? The pictures say it all. Just take a look! Thank you CPPTO!! Eleva-Strum 4th and 5th Graders!! READ MORE >
The third grade had a unique visitor recently, and he brought his partner. Luke the K9 Officer and his partner Officer Hernandez came into visit and talk about the job of a K9 Unit. We greatly appreciate the Trempealeau County Police Department for allowing them to come in and share their responsibilities and their story. READ MORE >
On March 3, 2019 students in Ms. Seidl's 3rd grade class took the UNICEF Kid Power challenge. For the remainder of the year students will be wearing a UNICEF Kid Power band. UNICEF Kid Power gives students the power to save lives by connecting their everyday activity to real-world impact. The band tracks the students steps and movement during the school day. As... READ MORE >
Tasha inspired the Eleva-Strum students by telling her story and letting them know anything is possible. It doesn't matter what obstacles are put in front of you as long as you stay positive and have a "Pit Crew" for support you can do anything. The students listened intently and loved Tasha's beautiful voice as she sang a song from the Wizard of Oz. Thank you... READ MORE >
Thank you to the Sunshine Committee and Friends for starting our week off on such a great note. It is wonderful to know that everyone here at Eleva-Strum Schools is appreciated. Thank you to all involved!! READ MORE >
A very special thanks to the Strum and Eleva Fire Departments for their assistance clearing snow from the rooftop here at school this past weekend. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! READ MORE >
Ms. Colleen Berge came in yesterday to share a story with our 4K classes. She read the Snow Leopard. A huge thank you to Colleen for taking time out of her schedule to support our students and school. READ MORE >
If you attended a football game in the past year or walked into Mr. Hanson's classroom, you have probably noticed the letters: E + R = O. The letters represent a formula for success, Events + Responses = Outcome. On Monday, March 4th, Mr. Hanson, members of his Football Coaching staff, student-athletes, and Track & Field Coach Nadine Rovang attended a clinic in... READ MORE >
School will be canceled on Monday, February 25th. Road crews have suspended plowing operations for the night and will need time to clear all of the drifting snow. READ MORE >
Due to circumstances beyond our control, winter in Wisconsin, we have recently had to make some changes to our published school calendar that will affect student days and Parent-Teacher conferences. First, rather than having an early release on February 28th and no school for students on March 1st, we will be running both days as regular student contact days. ... READ MORE >
Back by Popular Demand!Need some help with your yard work? Do you know someone who could use some help with their lawn this Spring? The students and staff at Eleva-Strum Central would love to volunteer their time to help with Springtime yard projects.Clean Up Date: Thursday, April 18Contact: Chad Hanson @ 715-695-2696 x2051RSVP Deadline: March 31, 2019Due to... READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 school calendar was approved at the February 13th Board of Education meeting. One key feature of this calendar is an academic kick-start session the week prior to Labor Day where teachers and administrators will focus on pre-assessments and pre-teaching as they gear up for the school year. Click here to view the calendar. READ MORE >
Our first event in the new gym was a 3-D presentation to help with Heart Disease. Renee came in and had some fun getting our kids amped up for Jumping Rope. READ MORE >
When Eleva-Strum School District needed help putting many pieces of furniture together, a crew from JAMF along with Kevin Skoug and others came in and made things happen. A huge thank you to The JAMF fellas, Kevin and others for their hard work, you made a big difference for us at the NEW Eleva-Strum Elementary School! READ MORE >
As I stated at the open house, the happiest place on Earth is a playground that the kids love and we have that. Take a look! READ MORE >
How does the Eleva-Strum School District add a chapter to the history books? With Santa of coarse. He also had a secret to share! Listen closely. He was super excited for the new school transition! READ MORE >
Friday, January 4, 2019 from 12:00-7:30 pm at Eleva-Strum Elementary. There will be a dedication ceremony at 5:30 pm in the elementary gymnasium. The public is invited to see the new school and check out rare photos and historical items from the history of Eleva-Strum Schools. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
A chapter in the Eleva-Strum School District is about to be closed and a new one will begin. The students and staff, thank the people of our district for making such a huge commitment to the betterment of the facilities for the elementary students. With the closure of this chapter we will no longer be identified as the Strum Primary or the Eleva Intermediate... READ MORE >
Community open gym starts December 16. 4 - 5:30 pm each Sunday until spring at the high school. Please bring clean, dry athletic shoes to participate. READ MORE >
It's been two years since our 4th and 5th graders have had a REAL playground to enjoy. THAT has changed and it is exciting! Instead of heading out to an empty lot to play catch, tag, or chase games our 4th and 5th graders are now enjoying the new playground that has been placed right next to their NEW School. Check out a few snap shots of the Fun!! READ MORE >
Unicorns and fun took place at the Strum Primary School when Miss Suzie and a team of Strum Staff brought parents and students into the school to experience some fun activities and a chance to buy and win some great books. Look at the excitement!! Thank you to the wonderful group of Strum Staff Members and E-S High School Students that made this night a success! READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum School District celebrates good things that happen. At the Strum Primary School the students earn B.U.G (Being Unusually Good) slips for doing good things. Each week a student in each class is drawn from the bucket of BUGS and is celebrated at our Friday morning meeting. At the end of each month all of the BUGS that were earned for the month are... READ MORE >
The Center for Parent and Teen Communication is a Resource that will help with: Growth and DevelopmentCommunication StrategiesBuilding CharacterHealth and PreventionFor TeensCheck it out! It may provide tools for you as a parent or for you as a teen. READ MORE >
Where: Central LMCWhen: Wednesday, Dec. 5thTime: 5 pmThis meeting is open to all as we gather ideas for a historical display at our Jan. 4th open house. READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum School District has many things to be proud of and the reasons we have those things are because of our Great Students and Staff. Here is a look at our school report cards and an information page that will help you understand them. This one piece of data shows that we are a Great School District, and we are a growing district as well. Thank you to... READ MORE >
One of the great things about school is that everyone has the opportunity to have a hot breakfast and lunch! YUM!! READ MORE >
Captain Sandra Haidvogel visited the first grade on Monday, November 12, to observe Veterans Day. She explained who Veterans are, talked about how to thank Veterans, lead the first graders in the Pledge of Allegiance, and encouraged us to thank Veterans by making cards. She also told us we are never too young to make a difference! Thank you Captain Sandy for... READ MORE >
Ann Kisor along with other volunteer readers come in once a month to read a story to the 4K classes. They are a part of the Wisconsin Bookworm Reader Program. After visiting with the students and reading the pre-chosen book, each student is given a personal copy of the read-aloud to take home and reread with their families. This program has been a part of the... READ MORE >
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE MEETING WHERE: Central LibraryWHEN: Wed. Nov. 14, 5:00 pmEleva-Strum School District is planning to celebrate its history at the community open house event on Jan. 4, 2019 as we dedicate our new elementary school. Everyone is invited to attend this informational meeting and to be a part of this group as we look to compile photos, yearbooks,... READ MORE >
Congrats to the Eleva-Strum football team for earning the distinguished honor of being named Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Team Academic All State. Our football team was one of thirty-five football programs (out of approximately 390 football programs across the state) to receive this award. To qualify for the WFCA Team Academic All State team a program... READ MORE >
October 29, 2018 Dear Parents, The new Eleva-Strum Elementary will be completed soon! The completion date for the project is December 14thand I have been reassured by our general contractor that everything is on schedule. We hope to have the building cleaned and complete our final inspections the week of December 17th. I am eager to see the future home of... READ MORE >
Wearing your bicycle helmet not only keeps you safe but if you are caught wearing it around the Eleva and Strum Communities you could win a new bike, savings bond, or a gift card. Mrs. Jean Julson spear headed a program to promote wearing helmets a number of years ago for the Eleva-Strum Students. Along with Mrs. Julson, we have had some very generous donors for... READ MORE >
Some of the Hero's in the Eleva and Strum Communities came to the Eleva-Strum Elementary School and provided our students with a great learning experience. The students learned not only about fire but what to expect when the fire fighters and emergency crews show up on site. The sights, sounds and smells were just a few things that the students learned about. ... READ MORE >
The Eleva-Strum School District has been blessed to have the organized gift of giving called, "Christmas From The Heart" for many years. We would like to thank everyone that gives, and those that are behind the scenes making everyone's holiday season a wonderful experience. The lady behind the scenes that coordinates, organizes, and plans this exciting program is... READ MORE >
Seussical The Musical will be performed by the School District of Eleva-Strum this year! The show runs Thursday, November 1st - Sunday, November 4th. All show times are 7:00 P.M. except the final showing on Sunday which is at 1:00 P.M. Please come out and enjoy this tremendous performance. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchase in the MS/HS Office or at the door. READ MORE >
Teacher's know that everyone seems to learn a little differently. Here at Eleva-Strum Elementary School we try to meet everyone's style. It maybe with a partner.......or with a teacher's help (Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hanson).......or maybe using technology.......or with a rhyming song to go wash your hands (Mrs. Heldt). Learning can be a great experience and we... READ MORE >
Beatrice Ilene is the Eleva-Strum Therapy Dog that spends many days with the students here at our schools. Mrs. Kempf brings her to school to be with our students and build comfort into their day. She has one-on-one time, small group time, play time and even recess with our students. Bea is an Australian Labradoodle and loves spend time at school. READ MORE >
The 5 year old kindergarteners in Mrs. Pedersen's class are learning to sort by attributes. How much more fun can you make class when you get to work with buttons and with a friend. Sorting made fun! Working together makes sorting with attributes a lot more fun! What attributes are these two Little Cardinals using to sort their shapes? READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians,As part of our character education program and our Veterans Day Assembly students at Eleva-Strum will be creating a Honor Wall. This tribute will consist of photos and short descriptions of Veterans from our community, family members, and friends. Students are encouraged to create digital images of family photos, by using phones or... READ MORE >
The 4 year olds at Eleva-Strum Elementary School had a dilemma in front of them. Does an apple float or doesn't it? Once the answer was discovered, the work began making a delicious treat.The apples were cut and cooked.......then they were mashed........finally they were gobbled up! What a great learning experience Mrs. Heldt, Mrs. Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Franck, Ms.... READ MORE >
The 4K students entered the play looking like our super charged Little Cardinals and then...........BAM Pinkalicious, struck and they left a little on the PINK side! Thanks to Cardinal Pride PTO for providing us with this opportunity! READ MORE >
On October 2nd the second grade class went to Cain's Apple Orchard. The next day students learned how to write thank you notes that will be shared with Kevin Cain for hosting our field trip. Learning experiences happen everywhere in the Eleva-Strum Elementary School. An apple a day brings good things our way. READ MORE >
Our First and Second Grade Classes have been teaming up to read and share a great experience once a week. The book buddies read with each other and share stories about what they read. This experience also lends to building new friendships. Reading builds bridges for all to cross. READ MORE >
Mrs. Knobloch leads a discussion and demonstration on volume with her 4th grade class. The attentiveness and participation created a wonderful learning experience for all. READ MORE >
A huge thank you to the Cardinal Pride PTO for providing our students with the opportunity to attend Pinkalicious at the Eau Claire Children's Theatre earlier this year. One of the best parts is that it is contagious and Mrs. McSorley was infected from head to toe, literally, and was all out Pink for our Friday morning meeting! What a great sport and inspiration... READ MORE >
It's true golfing in the school building really happens in Eleva-Strum. The secret is that you are using an iPad, a plastic cup, some tape and a SPHERO. Our students are getting an introduction to programming in our LMC/Technology Program. Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Peterson teach and demonstrate how to do it and then in small groups the students experiment to see... READ MORE >
Every Friday the Eleva-Strum Primary School celebrates the week as a school and talks about the week ahead. Once a month we choose students from each grade level that have Been Unusually Good and honor them with a t-shirt. By the time the students reach the third grade every child has a t-shirt in that class. Fun in creating a great place to learn. Here are our... READ MORE >
Sponsored by the Eleva-Strum Board of Education. Friday, October 5th 5:00-7:00 pm. Brats/Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookie, Soda. Free will donation with all proceeds benefiting the Pep Club to offset costs of the Homecoming dance. Come on out for some free food and support the Cardinals as they take on the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs! READ MORE >
More Celebration Fun!tI have been working on my form, and I think I have it down!I got this! Let it fly! READ MORE >
What do we do at Strum Primary School when everyone knows our expectations for all areas of our school? WE CELEBRATE, and what better way to do that than to call upon the Cardinal Nation and Coach Hanson to help us out!Coach Hanson and some Cardinal players came over to play with the little Cardinals at recess. It was a great way for the players to remember just... READ MORE >
This year at the Eleva-Strum Elementary School we are asking that you please only send store bought items for snack and treats. It is important that we know what ingredients are in the treats the students have here at school. There are a number of food allergies that we need to be thinking about at school, and although we love homemade baked goods we need to keep... READ MORE >
Wanted! The Eleva-Strum School District is in need of substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals. The qualifications needed to be a substitute teacher are: * An associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university The qualifications needed to be a substitute paraprofessional are: * The ability to work well with students, staff... READ MORE >
Herb Kohl recognizes the importance of a good education and is offering our students an opportunity to achieve greatness through his success and philanthropy. Here is a wonderful opportunity for our students. Take advantage of it!! Cardinal Pride IS Alive!Application and Selection Process Students may apply by accessing the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation... READ MORE >
Herb Kohl is also an incredible supporter of the leaders in our schools. He recognizes the importance of having Great Leaders to have Great Schools. In an effort to celebrate these individuals, his foundation also wants to recognize a select group of individuals with your help. If there is a principal or administrator that you believe is deserving of this... READ MORE >
Herb Kohl is a champion of the teachers of WI. Each year he invests in teachers and schools to celebrate greatness in the classroom, but he requires your help. If you have, had or your child or grandchild has had a teacher that you think has made an incredible difference in your life or another child's life take a moment and nominate that teacher for... READ MORE >
It's a great time of year to be a Cardinal! The kids are back, the staff is working hard, and the halls are buzzing with excitement. Our students are lucky to be supported by a community who cares greatly, and invests so much in their futures. The fact that their community gives so much is not lost on our students either. Which is why we are going to make... READ MORE >
Positive Behavior Interventions Systems (PBIS) is fluid throughout the Eleva-Strum School District. All of our students are taught the expectations to be followed in the classroom and are supported to help them be successful in achieving those expectations. In the photo above look and see what we expect from our students when they are in the classrooms. Along... READ MORE >
An easy and fun way to support our schools if you are a Coke fan is to go to https://us.coca-cola.com/give/... and follow the steps to donate to our school. By entering 54770 and choosing Strum Primary School you can make a difference. For each cap or box code you enter we receive 5 cents or more. Another option is if you want to collect them and give them to a... READ MORE >
Dash is it's name!! Mrs. Maki introduced her classroom pet to her class, and I believe that the students were excited and probably surprised to see that it was a robot. They don't have to worry about feeding it, smelling it, losing it or cleaning up after it, but they do have to make sure it's energized. It moves about the room reacts to voice commands and has... READ MORE >
The Cardinals stay safe in the lunchroom by understanding these expectations and practicing them. READ MORE >
Our expectations are set for the kids to enjoy. The students are taught how to act while walking down the hall and we have signs, such as the one above and the one below, that help remind everyone about the "BEST" practice we use. These things may seem simple but remember when you were 4 and were told to line up, did you know what to do and do it well? Be... READ MORE >
Many people may ask themselves how can I support our children and schools when I have a job or don't live in the same community of the school I'd like to support. Here is a great answer. Clip all of the box top coupons you can find on many items that you purchase from the store. If you look in your pantry you probably already have some ready for clipping. ... READ MORE >
The is year the Strum Primary School will be celebrating perfect attendance on a monthly basis. Each student that has perfect attendance will get an attendance award for that month as shown above. We encourage all of our students to be here everyday if possible. We understand illness and important engagements that come up, and students need to be gone for... READ MORE >
Positive behaviors is what we practice here at all of our Eleva-Strum Schools. We teach the students what is expected to help them understand what it looks like to be Responsible, Respectful and Safe. These activities are called Teach-Tos. We do our best to give the students all of the information that they need to make good choices and to model what has... READ MORE >
The first day of school has come and gone and everyone is tuckered out. This day always brings to thought the many questions that parents ask as their children arrive home. Parent: How was your day? Child: Good. Parent: What was your favorite part of the day? Child: Lunch? Recess? PE? Music? Art? Parent: What did you learn? Child: I don't know? This... READ MORE >
Our school had the opportunity to have country-music singer, Jared Blake speak to our students. Jared appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” (Season 1) as a semi-finalist. We had an assembly with a mini-concert and the kids were able to meet Jared afterward. Your child(ren) may have received an autographed photo to bring home. The kids were very excited in welcoming Mr.... READ MORE >
Revitalized, smiles, energy, creativity and new faces walked in through the doors of Eleva-Strum on August 27th. The excitement and wonder of what the year would bring was in the air. Four days of listening, learning, participating and sharing took place among the staff here under the Cardinal. The staff worked diligently all week to prepare for the opening day... READ MORE >
Time to celebrate! Our schools have recently been recognized for our work implementing an equitable, multi-level system of supports. This is a school-wide framework aimed at closing achievement gaps and increasing the number of students who graduate ready for college or a career. National research shows that full implementation of this type of framework leads to... READ MORE >
There are new items in The Red Shed for the 18-19 school year! Check them out.Email Mrs. Galle with any questions. gallej@esschools.k12.wi.us ItemPriceCrewneck Sweatshirt$20.00Long-sleeve T-Shirt$15.00Hooded Sweatshirt$35.00Ladies Hooded Sweatshirt$35.00Red T-Shirt$12.00Polo$25.00White T-Shirt$12.00 READ MORE >
Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) has been used and supported in the Eleva-Strum School District for many years, and it will continue to grow and improve in the future. Nine educators from the Eleva-Strum School District are spending two days presenting and learning about updates and new processes that are being practiced throughout the state. These... READ MORE >
Fan appreciation day was "made" incredibly exciting, not because of seeing the Packers practice or the fireworks culmination, but because of seeing some lucky Cardinal kids and parents down on the sacred TUNDRA playing football. What a special experience and for those in attendance it was a very proud and exciting 20 minutes. Ask yourself how many people do you... READ MORE >
Eleva-Strum School DistrictW23597 U.S. Hwy 10Strum,WI 54770Informational Meeting Posting A series of candidate forums will be held in the auditorium on May 16, 2018. The Candidate Forums are designed to provide citizens of the school district an opportunity to ask questions of final candidates for the position of District Administrator of the Eleva- Strum School... READ MORE >
HMMMM is he really secure? Miss Suzie, Mr. Hulett and Mrs. Skoug aren't certain this is safe OR are they loosening the tape?Oh boy! This one is a little loose!HMM! Ms. Wojcik you really don't want to add to this, do you? You look pretty excited about it!Still smiling!!And why is Mr. Kempf like this you may ask? He loves duct tape? NO! He is not claustrophobic?... READ MORE >
Allison Olson and a team of her 4-H friends spent some time sharing what 4-H is, and how anyone can be a part of the club to our Little Cardinals. They offered many reasons to consider joining 4-H and taught everyone a new song. Another great experience for our little students provided by our middle school/ high school youth. READ MORE >
The Little Cardinals had a very nice treat today at our Friday morning meeting. The sparkles, smiles and enthusiasm from our three honored guests were very special to everyone. The Queen Brooklyn McLean told our little Cardinals what she had to do to become queen and answered some questions to help everyone understand her role as queen. Princess Afton Larrabee... READ MORE >
Today Strum Primary had a great treat! The Star Lab showed up to help them learn about the night sky "during the day!" Ms. Joan led each class through a tunnel into the dome that was set up on our library. Each class had the experience of sitting quietly and looking at stars and constellation while listening to night time stories about what you see in the sky... READ MORE >
Coach Hanson leads the charge for Achieving Greatness, and he is taking his team and our students with him. His team lead a discussion with our students on how to be great! One of the quotes that they want everyone to remember is, "Greatness Is Achieving the BEST Version of YOU! Go Cards! READ MORE >
WOW! Thank you Cardinal Football Players!!! The month of March was spent reading, reading, reading by all of our Strum Primary Students and on each Friday morning some of our Cardinal Power came over to read to the classes as well, knowing there was a treat at the end. The players enjoyed putting huge smiles on on everyone's faces by having a pie thrown in their... READ MORE >
Cardinal Pride is adding a new building to their educational complex, and the machines are showing up for the start. Excitement and interest are going to fill the air for the next year and a half. Thanks to all of the community members that voted to bring us a new elementary school to the Eleva-Strum Central Site. READ MORE >
Cardinal Pride PTO does some awesome things for our students, and this Friday night is no different. The PTO brought in a DJ, photo booth, and snacks for the kids to enjoy for a few hours of dancing and having fun! READ MORE >
The Strum Primary School Prides itself on being great!! These students were selected as our model students for showing Cardinal Pride for the month of March!!! Exciting!! READ MORE >
Thanks to Ms. Seidl the Strum Primary School had a very interesting March! They had the opportunity to read and listen to some quality books and vote on which ones they liked best! What a fun way to spend a month of reading!!! READ MORE >
Eleva-Strum Intermediate Dance! 4th, 5th and 6th Graders Theme: Fiesta Place: MS Gym Date: April 6th, 2018 Time: 6-8 p.m. Enter through East doors (by the bus garage) Parents must sign the students “in” and “out!” DJ Photo booth Snacks Free! READ MORE >
The field trip to Madison for the 4th grade has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, April 11th due to the possibility of poor weather in the forecast.Thanks for your support~ Marty READ MORE >
Eleva-Strum Schools presents the second annual Ice Cream Social for the Arts featuring the music, drama, and art departments, Dance Team, Railroad Club, and National History Day projects. This event will feature student artwork, music performances, and drama performances along with free-will donation ice cream and desserts. Come support community art students and... READ MORE >
Just a quick reminder that Eleva-Strum School District will have Spring Break during the week of March 26-30th. There will not be school during this week. Enjoy the break! READ MORE >
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ELEVA-STRUM CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS The School District of Eleva-Strum is hosting its Child Development Days on March 15, 2018 (4:00 pm- 7:00 pm) and March 16, 2018 (9:00 am – 1:30 pm) at the Strum Primary School. If not currently enrolled, preschoolers between 2 and 5 years of age and their families are encouraged to attend. Information... READ MORE >
Dr. Seuss is having a birthday today, and The Cat In The Hat Showed up at the Strum Primary School with his favorite book. READ MORE >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2018 The Board of Education for the Eleva-Strum School District is pleased to announce that the District and Superintendent Kellie Manning have reached a settlement agreement. The settlement agreement provides for Ms. Manning’s immediate resignation from her position as the District’s superintendent. The Board is very pleased... READ MORE >
ELEVA-STRUM HIGH SCHOOL - MARCH 7TH 12:30 - 5:30p Sponsored By: Honor Society & Student Council.Contact Jean Glocke, School Nurse, to schedule an appointment 715.533.3939 BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN Note* You will not be able to donate if you have given plasma in the last 28 days or donated in the last 56 days. READ MORE >
Strum Primary School participated in the Global School Play Day on February 7th. This day was devoted to play and play only. Our students were a part of 388,000 children bringing play without technology back into their day on the 7th. It was an amazing experience for students and staff. READ MORE >
Our students and staff enjoyed a wonderful night of math, games, pizza and community involvement with parents and guardians. READ MORE >
Today we had Super Heroes in our schools. The students have many ranging from parents, fire fighters, police officers, teachers to batman, superman, and princesses. What a great day! READ MORE >
Ashley for the Arts is a three day music and art festival in Arcadia’s Memorial Park and is one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events. The festival provides the entire family with world class entertainment and the opportunity to appreciate the arts. This past year, more than 50,000 people attended Ashley for the Arts; raising more than $425,000 for... READ MORE >
Great way to fight those winter time blues. Enjoy your family while getting some exercise! Click the title for details. Go Cards! READ MORE >
Today the third grade class Skyped with the author of the book Rump, Liesl Shurtliff. They were able to ask questions about her book, see her, and find out what it is like to be an author! Rump is the true story of the famous story Rumpelstiltskin. Another exciting way to enhance our Little Cards educations with the use of technology. READ MORE >
We Have B.U.Gs at the Strum Primary School:)Could you get caught Being Unusually Good (aka the B.U.G award)? Each week at our Friday morning meeting we CELEBRATE one student from each class that is chosen from a classroom jar of earned B.U.G Awards for that week. If chosen the students can choose a "no cost reward," such as eating lunch with the principal, having... READ MORE >
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION School District of Eleva-Strum April 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School Districtof Eleva-Strum on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following offices are to be electedto succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school boardmember is three years beginning on Monday, April 23,... READ MORE >
AWESOME! Thank you to everyone that helped make this happen for our students. Your generosity will help provide many great opportunities for our students and staff. It is absolutely incredible how this came together to be such a great fundraiser for us. Thank you to all from the 4k-6th grade students and staff! Happy Holiday Season! READ MORE >
The Holiday Season is a joyous time of year. Kids and families look forward to spending time together, opening gifts, and snuggling on the couch watching classic Christmas movies. However, one student at Eleva-Strum was facing a Holiday Season that wasn't going to be as joyful as he would like. His mom serves in the U.S. Army and is deployed overseas and wasn't... READ MORE >
As many of you know our new App for iOS and Android allows you to stay current on all the happenings at Eleva-Strum. One of the features of the App is that it allows us to send you push notifications when we post something to the App and/or Webpage. Sometimes though you may get notifications that don't apply to you. We've implemented some groups that will help... READ MORE >
WOW! A huge thank you goes out to those that have purchased stock in one or many of our student's educations! So far some of the funds that we have raised bought pizza's for two of our classes that did extremely well on their Forward Exam, paid for busing to bring some of our friends over to the Fire Safety Event and paid for busing to bring the 4-6th graders to... READ MORE >
On November 30th the Strum Students were surprised by a visit from Ronald McDonald. He is on a Friend Adventure Around the World to spread the news of creating friendships and treating others nicely. Here he is with one of his new friends from Strum Primary School. The students were treated to songs, magic and a great message. Thanks for stopping at our school... READ MORE >
November 30, 2017 Once again this year FBLA is asking students to bring in some type of non-perishable food item(s) to be used as a donation to the Christmas From The Heart project for families in the Eleva and Strum communities. We will be collecting donations from December 1 through December 15. Please check expiration dates on items prior to donating. ... READ MORE >
In an effort to keep you up-to-date on our new calling system we’d like to take a moment to tell you about our negative lunch balance notifications. As you may already be aware calls to notify families of negative balances have begun going out. These calls will go out every evening Monday - Friday at 6:00 p.m. If you have a cell phone number on record with the... READ MORE >
We had almost fifty little turkeys trotting through the halls of the Strum Primary School today. With their big eyes and their loud and soft gobbles parents and friends had the opportunity to see them parade around the halls and listen to them sing a couple of festive songs. Thank you to Mrs. Heldt and Mrs. Gehrke for the hard work that went into this event. ... READ MORE >
Great Students, Great Staff, Great Scores!Congratulations to the students and staff at all three schools for increasing their scores from last year. Three great reasons to be a Cardinal!Click HERE for PDF versions of each report card. READ MORE >
We would like to thank all of those people that continue to participate in our Cardinal Pride Stock Adventure. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Our students and staff will do great things with your help. READ MORE >
Cardinal Pride IS Alive! A huge thank you goes out to those that have invested in Cardinal Pride Stock for the 4k-6th grades. Your donations are so very helpful in creating a diverse learning experience for our students and providing our teachers with extra tools and thanks for maintaining a great educational atmosphere. If you didn't receive a note from a... READ MORE >
At the end of the school year last year Mrs. Jean Julson returned to the Eleva-Strum School District for her second year of promoting safe bicycle traveling by wearing helmets. Over the summer our local police officers, school staff and others watched over our communities for students that were wearing their helmets. If they were caught wearing one they may have... READ MORE >
On Friday, October 20th, 2017 the School District of Eleva-Strum was fortunate to have the Strum-Unity Fire & Rescue department as well as the Eleva Fire Department on hand for two special events. The morning kicked off at Strum Elementary for their annual Fire Safety demonstration. The departments brought in much of their equipment to show the students how it all... READ MORE >
NOTICE OF RECALL ELECTION School District of Eleva-Strum November 21, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Certificate of Sufficiency filed by the clerk of School District of Eleva-Strum, dated October 12, 2017, it is ordered that on November 21, 2017 a Recall Election is to be held in the School District of Eleva-Strum, at which the following officer is... READ MORE >
Cardinal Manufacturing, a student run machine shop at the Eleva-Strum High School, is o to a great start with 21 junior and senior students in this year’s program. Making up the talent includes 9 machinists, 7 welders, and an additional 5 students as production manager, engineer, o ce manager, marketing manager and maintenance. After a working summer, the... READ MORE >
At the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) Conference, Cera Eberhardt was selected to attend an Agriscience Inquiry Institute hosted by the National Association of Agricul- tural Educators (NAAE). This professional development focused on teaching agricultural educators how to incorporate inquiry- based learning into their courses. Throughout... READ MORE >
Golfer #3 was the Division 3 State Champion Medalist, Golfer #2 had a hole in one and the team earned 2nd place. Also, Golfer #3, Golfer #5 and Golfer #2 are 2017 Honors Academic-All State honorees. Students are submitted by GCAW coaches if they meet the following criteria: 1) A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, 2) participation in at least 75% of their team’s... READ MORE >
WSMA Honors Student Composer Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) proudly presents the 2017 Student Composition Project winners. Students from across the state were recognized for outstanding achievement with their original musical work during a special awards program at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education in Waunakee on June 3. Student composer won the... READ MORE >
Student artist has been selected to receive a Silver Medal in the Blick 2017 “With Art I Can…” Mixed Media Contest. Her mixed media artwork was done using tissue paper, media mixer, and oil pastels. Students in were to research examples of realistic still-life paintings, and use one as their inspiration to make an abstract composition in the style of Pablo... READ MORE >