Big week ahead for the Wolverines!
Here’s what’s happening, and don’t forget to check Bound for updates.
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New year, same Wolverine values! Congratulations to our first Wolverine Way winners of 2026! We are so proud of the character you've displayed. Keep it up!
Reminder: It’s Late Start Monday! Just a heads-up for our East Mills families that tomorrow, January 12th, we will have a late start to allow our staff time for professional development.
IT'S BLACKOUT NIGHT!
EMAYS Night and Teammates Night!
Tonight, East Mills takes on Sidney at home – wear black, get loud, and bring the energy for a full night of basketball!
JV Girls – 4:00 PM
JV Boys – 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
Meet the Wolverine Wednesday!
We’re excited to continue highlighting the dedicated staff members who support learning and growth across East Mills each day.
💚 Sarah Fort – Paraprofessional
💚 Robert Mitchell – Junior High Science & High School History, Junior High Football Coach
💚 Evie Ingwersen – 5th Grade Paraprofessional
💚 Jennifer Johnson – Paraprofessional
Through patience, encouragement, and leadership, these Wolverines help create a steady, supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and feel confident in themselves. We’re thankful for the difference they make every day.
We’re excited to continue highlighting the dedicated staff members who support learning and growth across East Mills each day.
💚 Sarah Fort – Paraprofessional
💚 Robert Mitchell – Junior High Science & High School History, Junior High Football Coach
💚 Evie Ingwersen – 5th Grade Paraprofessional
💚 Jennifer Johnson – Paraprofessional
Through patience, encouragement, and leadership, these Wolverines help create a steady, supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and feel confident in themselves. We’re thankful for the difference they make every day.
We are seeking an elementary secretary to begin in late February.
Please apply at Teach Iowa or Iowa Works.
Email or call Ms. Nielsen with any questions - mnielsen@emschools.org
https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5485686
Please apply at Teach Iowa or Iowa Works.
Email or call Ms. Nielsen with any questions - mnielsen@emschools.org
https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5485686
Let’s pack the gym, Wolverines! Tonight East Mills hosts Essex for a night of basketball – and it’s Jersey Night, so wear your favorite jersey and show your pride!
JV Boys – 4:30 PM
Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
JV Boys – 4:30 PM
Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow is Late Start Monday! Just a heads-up for our East Mills families that tomorrow, January 12th, we will have a late start to allow our staff time for professional development.
We are excited to announce that one of our own football players, Cooper Hagen, has made school history for the East Mills Football Program. Cooper has been selected to play at the Iowa Shrine Bowl in July at the UNI Dome! He is the first student athlete at East Mills to be chosen for this great opportunity. Congrats Cooper!
#iowashrinebowl
#iowashrinebowl
Happy Holidays from East Mills!
Winter Break runs from December 24 to January 4, with a 1:00 PM dismissal on December 23. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a restful break filled with time to recharge. See you in the new year, Wolverines!
Winter Break runs from December 24 to January 4, with a 1:00 PM dismissal on December 23. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a restful break filled with time to recharge. See you in the new year, Wolverines!
Reminder: We will have a 90-minute late start tomorrow morning
Character counts even during the rush of holiday fun and activities! 🎄 Huge congrats to our elementary Wolverine Way winners for leading with kindness and setting a great example this week. We’re proud of you! 🐾 💚
🏀 Wolverine fans, it’s GAME DAY! Break out your ugliest Christmas sweaters and cheer on our teams as East Mills takes on Riverside:
• JV Girls – 4:00 PM
• JV Boys – 5:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
• JV Girls – 4:00 PM
• JV Boys – 5:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
It's Meet the Wolverine Wednesday, and we’re proud to recognize a few more Wolverines who support our students in so many meaningful ways.
💚 Deb Olerich – Paraprofessional
💚 Angela Andersen – Life Skills
Their care and dedication help make East Mills a place where students feel supported every day!
💚 Deb Olerich – Paraprofessional
💚 Angela Andersen – Life Skills
Their care and dedication help make East Mills a place where students feel supported every day!
Holly Brown and Michelle Mayhew have been paras at East Mills while going to school at William Penn the past 3 years. They were a part of the TPRA (Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program) grant, which funded a para-to-teacher pathway. Their schooling was paid for while also working as a para. This program was funded across the state. They just finished up their student teaching and have successfully gained their Iowa Teaching licenses. Congrats, Ms. Brown and Mrs. Mayhew!
Being a Wolverine means showing up, doing your best, and lifting others along the way. Congratulations to our November Wolverines of the Month, who do just that! Thank you for setting a strong example for our school community!
It’s a great week to be a Wolverine! 🐾
Take a look at what’s happening around East Mills, and find more info on Bound.
Let's hear it for these incredible elementary students who were just honored as Wolverine Way Winners! They brought their A-game this week and showed us what it means to be a Wolverine! Keep it up!
Wolverines! Come cheer on our teams tonight! Support our student-athletes as they take on Stanton in a full evening of basketball action:
• JH Boys – 4:00 PM
• JV Girls – 4:00 PM
• JV Boys – 5:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
• JH Boys – 4:00 PM
• JV Girls – 4:00 PM
• JV Boys – 5:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
We are proud to share the results of the state's annual Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Differentiated Accountability (IDEA-DA) report.
Our district received a Level 1 rating! This is the highest level of performance, signifying:
✅ Full Compliance: Successfully meeting all federal and state requirements under IDEA.
✅ Student Results: Promoting positive educational and functional outcomes for all students with disabilities.
This success is a testament to the dedication and teamwork across our entire district, from our special education and general education staff to our supportive administrators. A special thank you to our families and students; your partnership is invaluable!
At East Mills, we are committed to empowering every learner!
