It's Meet the Wolverine Wednesday!
Today we’re highlighting another group of dedicated East Mills staff who help our students and schools shine!
💚 Morgan Heard – K–12 Life Skills
💚 Lisa Darnold – Paraprofessional
💚 Gary Schaeffer – Junior & Senior High Math Teacher, Assistant JH Football Coach, & Assistant JH Boys Basketball Coach
💚 Mariah Shipley – Accounts Payable/HR Clerk
Each of these Wolverines brings unique strengths to our district – supporting learning, building confidence, and helping our schools run at their best. We’re grateful for the heart and dedication they bring to East Mills each day!
The High School Choir is performing America the Beautiful on December 10th at 7 PM at an Iowa Wild game, and the community is invited to come watch!
Get your tickets with the QR code on the flyer!
Get your tickets with the QR code on the flyer!
Congrats to Brooke Jones, Sophia Morrical, and Loycee Palmer for making the All-State Academic volleyball team. This truly defines what it means to be a student-athlete.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuRCnn_VVa3dsPWq86P3mMJZwJ1WkdpJedKF0K4YMNk/edit?usp=drivesdk
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuRCnn_VVa3dsPWq86P3mMJZwJ1WkdpJedKF0K4YMNk/edit?usp=drivesdk
Congratulations to this week's Wolverine Way winners! We are so proud of the way you exemplify what it means to be a Wolverine!
Your weekly Wolverine rundown is here! 👀
See what’s happening this week at East Mills, and visit Bound for game times, locations, and updates!
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/eastmills/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2025-11-20
See what’s happening this week at East Mills, and visit Bound for game times, locations, and updates!
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/eastmills/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2025-11-20
Your 2025-26 Wrestling Team Captains!
Congrats to Adaya and Landon
Congrats to Adaya and Landon
The East Mills Music Department is hosting a craft fair on Feb. 28th, 2026, from 9-3 pm. We are looking for makers, artisans, crafters, bakers, authors, and other unique items to fill up the gyms. Please share about our event and sign up on the link below.
https://forms.gle/9hQJK8C7oJuG4epu6
https://forms.gle/9hQJK8C7oJuG4epu6
The Fall Sports Awards Banquet will be on November 19th at the Malvern Community Building. This is open to family, friends, and the community.
RSVP by Sunday to Alicia Hagen: 712-621-7303
RSVP by Sunday to Alicia Hagen: 712-621-7303
We’re excited to spotlight a few more of the incredible people who make East Mills a place where students can thrive!
💚 McKenna Lewis – 2nd Grade Teacher
💚 Ashlee Cressey – Elementary Art
💚 Kristina Smith – Para
💚 Michael T. Brown – Superintendent
From inspiring creativity in the art room to guiding young learners and leading our district, these Wolverines help our students grow, explore, and succeed every day!
💚 McKenna Lewis – 2nd Grade Teacher
💚 Ashlee Cressey – Elementary Art
💚 Kristina Smith – Para
💚 Michael T. Brown – Superintendent
From inspiring creativity in the art room to guiding young learners and leading our district, these Wolverines help our students grow, explore, and succeed every day!
Junior High Boys Basketball will start their season tonight, Tuesday, 11/11/25, at Stanton at 4:00 PM.
Check out the season schedule as well and come see a game!
You can find all of the winter sports schedules on www.gobound.com.
Check out the season schedule as well and come see a game!
You can find all of the winter sports schedules on www.gobound.com.
REMINDER: November 10th is a scheduled 90-minute late start day to allow for staff professional development.
Catching kindness in action! These elementary students earned a Wolverine Way award for doing the right thing and being kind to others. Way to go!
👏 A huge congratulations to our incredible East Mills cross country athletes! We sincerely apologize for the delay in announcing these results, but their hard work this season truly paid off. The Corner Conference results are a testament to their dedication and commitment. Well done!
Congrats to the 2025 All Conference Volleyball Selections!!
Loycee Palmer - Unanimous 1st team
Brooke Jones - 1st Team
Ellie Hagen - 1st Team
Ava Grindle - 2nd Team
Venna Sayers - 2nd Team
Ruby Hastie - Honorable Mention
Brynn Williams - Honorable Mention
Loycee Palmer - Unanimous 1st team
Brooke Jones - 1st Team
Ellie Hagen - 1st Team
Ava Grindle - 2nd Team
Venna Sayers - 2nd Team
Ruby Hastie - Honorable Mention
Brynn Williams - Honorable Mention
Meet the Wolverines!
We’re proud to introduce a few more of the amazing staff members who make East Mills such a special place!
💚 Rachael Knight – Junior High Special Education/21st Century Skills, Junior High Volleyball Coach, District Leadership Team
💚 Allison Baer – Kindergarten Paraprofessional
💚 Renee Lynn – Kindergarten Teacher and HS Student Council Sponsor
💚 Jenny Marburger – PK–12 Teacher Librarian and Secondary Language Arts
From helping our youngest learners take their first steps in the classroom to leading students in academics and activities, these Wolverines are shaping the future every day.
We’re proud to introduce a few more of the amazing staff members who make East Mills such a special place!
💚 Rachael Knight – Junior High Special Education/21st Century Skills, Junior High Volleyball Coach, District Leadership Team
💚 Allison Baer – Kindergarten Paraprofessional
💚 Renee Lynn – Kindergarten Teacher and HS Student Council Sponsor
💚 Jenny Marburger – PK–12 Teacher Librarian and Secondary Language Arts
From helping our youngest learners take their first steps in the classroom to leading students in academics and activities, these Wolverines are shaping the future every day.
Congrats to Alicia Hagen for receiving the East Mills Sportsmanship Award. We thank you for everything you do for East Mills and your never-ending support!
Buy your State Volleyball Tickets here, make sure you select Tuesday.
https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/events/GSV
https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/events/GSV
Come join the HS Basketball team for our second annual shootout fundraiser. Bring the family for an all-ages event that includes purchasing tickets to shoot hoops for the opportunity to win prizes!! A free will donation meal will be available, as well as candy/drinks for purchase.
KC ticket raffle tickets will be available for purchase until the drawing, which will be around 7:30 pm.
KC ticket raffle tickets will be available for purchase until the drawing, which will be around 7:30 pm.
Come on out today to celebrate the volleyball team and help them fundraise for State!
No tricks, just treats with our Halloween Wolverine Way Winners!
