ESHS News

It is time to begin looking ahead to the 25-26 school year and planning course selections! The Career and Educational Planning Guide (CEPG) is updated for the 25-26 school year. The CEPG lists all of our course offerings, as well as general information that can assist students and parents with course planning. We will also host several events to support our students with course selection.

This Wednesday, January 29th, we will host an electives fair during the school day. This is an opportunity for students to connect with their peers and learn more about our elective course options.

On Wednesday, February 5th, students will meet in grade level groups to learn more about course planning and course options.

On Thursday, February 6th, at 6:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center, we invite students and parents of the Class of 2029 to High School Enrollment Night. Students and parents will hear from ESHS administration and counselors regarding graduation requirements and course selections for the 2025-2026 school year.

On Wednesday, February 12th, students will make their course requests for the 25-26 school year.

Bell Schedule:

1st Hour: 7:30 -8:12

2nd Hour: 8:16 - 8:58

3rd Hour: 9:02 - 9:44

4th Hour: 9:48 - 10:30

5th Hour: 10:34 - 11:54

• 1st lunch: 10:30--10:51

• *PM CC NCAPS students will still eat 1st lunch, but will go to the library for study hall until it is time for them to leave.

• 2nd lunch :10:51-11:12

• 3rd lunch:11:12-11:33

• 4th lunch: 11:33-11:54

6th: 11:58 - 12:40

7th: 12:44 - 1:26 Report to Grade Level Groups

1:30 - 2:30: Electives Fair and Panorama Survey

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the students in Excelsior Springs. As you may already be aware, building our social-emotional learning skills is an important goal for our school this year. On Wednesday, January 29th, we will be asking for students to reflect on their own mindsets and approaches to learning via an online survey they will be completing at school. The survey shouldn’t take more than 10-15 minutes to complete, and provides an opportunity for students to reflect on how they perceive these skills in themselves.

The survey content will ask students to self-reflect on their self efficacy, grit, resilience and emotional regulation. We are asking that all of our students participate in the surveys, as their responses will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to their needs. This is a follow-up to the survey students completed in the fall and helps us understand the current needs and areas of growth for our students.

If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they will be able to skip the item altogether. The responses to these surveys will be completely confidential. We are partnering with a third-party vendor (Panorama Education) to support us in administering these surveys.

If you opted your student out of these surveys in the fall, we will continue to keep them on the opt out list. Please notify Assistant Principal Deanna Uptegrove at duptegrove@ga.essd40.com if you would like your student to opt out of taking the survey. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Bell Schedule:

1st Hour: 7:30 -8:12 (Coin Wars will take place during 1st hour)

2nd Hour: 8:16 - 8:58

3rd Hour: 9:02 - 9:44

4th Hour: 9:48 - 10:30

5th Hour: 10:34 - 11:54

• 1st lunch: 10:30--10:51

• *PM CC NCAPS students will still eat 1st lunch, but will go to the library for study hall until it is time for them to leave.

• 2nd lunch :10:51-11:12

• 3rd lunch:11:12-11:33

• 4th lunch: 11:33-11:54

6th: 11:58 - 12:40

7th: 12:44 - 1:20 Dismiss to Assembly

1:30 - 2:30: Courtwarming Assembly

ESHS Student Council is a proud supporter of Special Olympics and is conducting a fundraiser to raise funds for Special Olympics. Students are encouraged to bring coins to their first hour class on Friday, January 31st to donate.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

The spring play, Little Women, will audition January 27, 28, 29 from 2:45-4:00PM in the Performing Arts Center. All students are invited to audition. Students may pick up an audition packet from Mr. Haney in room 19 or the PAC.

ESHS has adjusted their discipline for minor parking violations. Examples of minor parking violations include parking in the wrong lot or parking without a parking pass.

1st offense: Warning

2nd offense: $5.00 fine

3rd offense: $10.00 fine

4th offense: Loss of parking privileges

A reminder that driving to school is a privilege not a right. School personnel retain the authority to assign parking lots, tow unauthorized automobiles (at owner's expense), grant parking privileges, or deny parking privileges. Parking lot checks will be conducted on a periodic basis.

We want to encourage students to commit to being in school, all day, every day. Attendance in school is one of the most important factors to academic success and feeling connected to school. If illness or appointments prevent students from being in school, please notify our attendance office as soon as possible and submit doctor's notes upon return. Below is a reminder of our attendance procedures.

Second semester is in motion, and we want to encourage all of our students to review and commit to our Tiger PRIDE expectations. We will continue to reinforce our students efforts with our LiveSchool points, LiveSchool rewards store, and Student of the Month!

The top 300 LiveSchool point earners during 3rd quarter who don't have any detentions, in school suspensions, or out of school suspensions throughout the quarter will qualify to participate in our Silent Disco Glow Party!

Sophomores and Juniors,

It's time to consider if you would like to apply for a career center program for next school year!

http://esaccguidance.weebly.com/

• Informational video about ESACC

• Priority application deadline: February 28th - Apply HERE. Attached is a printable checklist for students to refer to before starting the application. This is a good resource, as the application is a google form and applicants must finish in one sitting. Put some thought and effort into the interest questions!

• Plan to participate in a virtual info session. There will be a session in November, December and January. Here’s information on these sessions:

• ESACC Virtual Visits

Here are the programs available:

Animation & Media

Automotive Technology

Carpentry/Construction Technology

Electrical Trades

EMT-Basic (seniors only)

Fire Fighter I & II (seniors only)

Health Services

HVAC

Intro to Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Teaching Professions

Sophomores and Juniors,

It's time to consider if you would like to apply for Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (NCAPS)!

https://www.northlandcaps.org

• Informational video about NCAPS

• Application deadline: February 14th - apply HERE beginning Dec. 2nd.

• Strands available include:

Digital Media & Design

Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

Global Business & Logistics

Medicine & Healthcare

Technology Solutions

Senior Associates (for 2nd year students)

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.

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.

Excelsior Springs Hospital is offering group therapy sessions on a variety of topics that are relevant to teens. Check out the options below!

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!

Missing something? Click the button below to view items currently in our lost and found.

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