The Golden Elk is on the Move!

Mya R >>> Mrs. Rychlak
Mrs. Rychlak >>> Boyd & Declan P.
Boyd & Declan P. >>> Mr. Kuespert

Where will it go next?

#goelks

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Take time to connect with your student's teachers, ask questions, and stay involved in their success!

#goelks

☀️🌴 Exciting Student Travel Opportunity!!! 🌴☀️

EASD is partnering with EF Tours for an unforgettable 9-day tour of Costa Rica! Students in the Classes of 2027–2031 are invited to join us—and your folks can come too! ✈️🌎

📋 ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
🌋 Travel to the Arenal region
☕ Take a tour of a coffee farm
🥾 Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
🛶 Kayak on Lake Arenal
💦 Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
🌴 AND MORE!!!!

Want to learn more? Join us for an Informational Meeting next week!

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 13
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Options Virtual Charter School
534 Sunset Drive, Elkhorn

✅ RSVP to the info session: https://rsvp.eftours.com/t8a4js7

❓ Can't make it to the info session but have questions? Contact Mrs. Salamone at 📧 salaan@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or 📞 262-741-9156.

Elkhorn Area High School invites our veterans and their families to join us for our annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

❤️🤍💙 Veterans, spouses, and family members are warmly invited to attend.

📍 EAHS
☕ Breakfast: 8:15–9:15 AM | Program: 9:25 AM

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/eunKpygqnWZkWfRC7

We look forward to gathering as a Herd to honor and thank those who have served our country.

#GoElks #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #ElkhornElks

Congratulations to Mr. Jarvis on receiving the National Gold Educator Award from the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.

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❄️SAVE THE DATES! ❄️
On Saturday, October 10, and November 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to school-aged children (PK-12th grade).

Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear.

DETAILS
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Cost: FREE
*Child must be present

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El sábado, 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 1 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a niños en edad escolar (desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado).

Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.

DETALLES
Fecha: sábado, 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre
Hora: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lugar: Jackson Elementary, 13 N. Jackson Street
Costo: GRATIS
*Niño debería estar presente

💜💛 Calling all Elkhorn fans! 💛💜

The Homecoming Parade is tomorrow! Check out the route and come line the streets to celebrate our students, staff, teams, clubs, and the entire Elkhorn community!

#GoElks #ElkhornHomecoming

We’re excited to share that our Elkhorn Area High School Agricultural Sciences Department has received a Compeer Financial Next ACRE Grant, which supports hands-on agricultural education and career exploration for students.

This funding will support adding resources to our animal pathways courses and lab area, giving our students more opportunities to learn, lead, and explore careers in agriculture.

Thank you to Compeer Financial for investing in the next generation of agriculture and helping bring this opportunity to our students.
#NextACRE #AgEducation #FFA #1Herd

Learning beyond the classroom! EAHS and CCA students headed to Chicago for IMTS 2026 to explore the latest in manufacturing technology, innovation, and career opportunities.

A huge THANK YOU to Reader Precision for sponsoring and organizing this amazing experience for our students! We appreciate the opportunity to help our students connect classroom learning with real-world careers.

#GoElks #IMTS2026 #LearningInAction

The Elkhorn Rec Department is hosting a free movie night on Saturday, October 3, of the 2004 movie Mean Girls at the Bandshell in Sunset Park.

🎶 The Homecoming 2026 playlist is HERE! 🎤

Freshmen 🤠 Country
Sophomores 🎸 Rock & Roll
Juniors 🎧 Pop
Seniors 🔥 Rap

Plus, get ready for our Spirit Week! 👀

🎟️ Homecoming dance tickets go on sale tomorrow through 9/25!

#GoElks #Homecoming2026 #TheSoundtrackOfHomecoming

🎤 POST 1 — Homecoming Announcement

IT’S TIME TO TURN UP THE VOLUME. 🎶🔥

Homecoming 2026 is officially on the playlist! 🎸💜💛

Get ready for a week of music, memories, school spirit, and all things Homecoming. From class themes to dress-up days, we’re making this one a show you won’t want to miss.

🎵 The Soundtrack of Homecoming
📅 Homecoming 2026

Let’s make some noise, Elks! 🦌💜💛
#GoElks #Homecoming2026 #TheSoundtrackOfHomecoming

📣 WHERE DO YOU BELONG?! 💜💛

Today we kicked off our “Where Do You Belong?” board as part of our Activities Fair! 🎉 Find your clubs, sports, and activities, and rep your crew by adding your grade-level dot! 🟢🔵🟡🔴

Missed us at lunch today? No worries! Stop by tomorrow before school or during lunch to find your club/sport and get your dots on the board! 👀

Let’s see just how many ways the Herd gets involved! 🐾💜💛

#GoElks #WelcomeToTheHerd #WhereDoYouBelong #GetInvolved #ElkhornElks

Future you will thank you 👏
Don’t wait until retakes—get your photo taken on one of the scheduled dates for your Student ID and Yearbook. All 9–12 graders need one!

#goelks

🚨 Be Prepared. Build Resilience. Connect with Your Community!

Join us for the FREE Preparedness & Resiliency Expo this Saturday at Elkhorn Area High School! Families and community members are invited to explore resources, learn practical skills, and connect with local organizations dedicated to helping our community prepare for emergencies and build resiliency.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Elkhorn Area High School | 482 E. Geneva St.

Expo highlights include:
• Emergency preparedness & mental health resources
• Hands-Only CPR
• Pickleball
• Giveaways & prizes
• 9:00 a.m. – Pet First Aid with Gateway Technical College
• 10:30 a.m. – QPR Suicide Prevention Training with Walworth County Health & Human Services
• Local organizations and community resources—and more!

🎁 BONUS: The first 75 attendees will receive a FREE solar power bank!

Bring the family, meet local experts, and pick up useful tools and information to help you feel more prepared when an emergency happens. We hope to see you there!

Happy end of the first week of school!

#goelks

☕️💜 FRIDAY FUEL! 💛💜

A HUGE thank you to Friends Coffee Co. for rolling in with their mobile coffee cart and helping us caffeinate our amazing staff on the first Friday of the school year! 🦌☕️

Nothing says “You’ve got this!” quite like a good cup of coffee. 😉 We appreciate you helping our Herd kick off the school year with a little extra energy and a LOT of gratitude!

Thank you, Friends Coffee Co., for treating our staff! 💜💛

#GoElks #WelcomeToTheHerd #StaffAppreciation #FridayFuel #FriendsCoffeeCo

Future you will thank you 👏
Don’t wait until retakes—get your photo taken on one of the scheduled dates for your Student ID and Yearbook. All 9–12 graders need one!

#goelks

Tomorrow is the day! See you at 7:20am!

#goelks