ESHS News

Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween Dress Up Competition. Tag @STUCOESHS to enter. Note that all costumes should adhere to the school dress code. Costumes should not contain masks, face paint, depictions of blood or gore, or weapons.

Seniors who are registered to vote and interested in riding a bus to vote during school hours on Tuesday, November 5th, can stop by the office for a permission slip. Permission slips are due by Monday morning at 8am.

Basketball and Girls Wrestling begins November 4th. Boys Wrestling begins November 11th. Be sure a current physical is uploaded to Privit.

Cap and Gown photos will take place for seniors on Friday, November 8 starting at 7:00am in the commons.

BOYS: Please wear a nice shirt and tie. You will be able to see your shirt over the top of the gown.

GIRLS: You will also be able to see the top of what you wear so give some thought to what you wear.

• Proofs will be sent to the school and delivered to students. Orders must be placed through Reed Portrait and will be mailed to your home.

Contact Reed Portrait with questions: mail@reedportraitgroup.com or 816-436-5550

ESHS will be teaching students about mental health using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide on Wednesday, November 13th. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.

Through the program, students learn:

• that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help

• how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend

• to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend

Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and review slides about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Students will complete an exit survey that asks whether they would like to talk to an adult at school about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student requesting to talk and follow up with those families as needed.

We are including a copy of the SOS Parent & Caregiver Training. We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.

If you would prefer your student opt out of participation in this program, please complete the SOS Opt-Out Form, or contact your student's counselor.

There will be a cap and gown meeting with Jostens on Friday, Nov 15 in the Commons from

1:38-2:00pm (students will report to 7th hour and be called via intercom). Jostens will explain cap and gown ordering and give out the order packet. This meeting is only for senior students. Report to 7th hour and will be called via intercom to the commons.

Clay County Public Health is providing an Immunization Clinic at Excelsior Springs High School on November 19th. To register your student, complete the online consent form HERE.

Students are encouraged to stop by the library and sign up to participate in the Gateway Reading Challenge. This is a great way to discover new genres and authors!

ESHS students are required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of community service during their high school career. Seniors must complete and submit community service hours by April 2025. For more information and to submit your completed community service hours, please review this google form.

As of Quarter 1, 21% of our senior class has completed their community service! The holiday season is a great time to participate in local community service opportunities. Here is a list of local community organizations students can contact about opportunities to serve.

Questions about required community service should be directed to Mrs. Cindy Price, cprice@ga.essd40.com.

Did you know ESHS offers individual therapy with licensed mental health professionals? ESSD partners with both Beacon Mental Health and Synergy Services to provide weekly therapy for students at no cost to families. Please reach out to your student's counselor for more information about obtaining a referral!

Mrs. Gilmore, Last Names A-K

Mrs. Grove, Last Names L-Z

Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:45 pm. Tutoring takes places in room 34 and teacher(s) are available to provide tutoring. If students need transportation, please sign up in the main office with Mrs. Smith for the activity bus no later than noon. Tutoring is an excellent opportunity to get extra support with skills like reading, writing, and math. Teachers can also assist with homework, studying for tests, etc. We hope to see you there!

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Breakfast is available at the Rally Cafe before school and between first and second hours. Check out the breakfast and lunch menus.

ESHS administrator and counselor teams are eager to partner with students and families to ensure a successful school year.

Administrator Caseloads

9th and 10th Grade, Last Names A - K: Mr. Baker

9th and 10th Grade, Last Names L - Z: Mrs. Uptegrove

11th Grade: Mr. Schwab

12th Grade: Dr. Wickham

Counselor Caseloads
Last Names A - K: Ms. Gilmore

Last Names L - Z: Mrs. Grove