In honor of National School Counselors Week we wanted to tell you about some yearly activities that just wouldn't be the same or possibly even exist without Miss Towery.
-College and Career Week
-FAFSA night
-Freshmen Orientation
- Pike Lincoln Technical Center Field Trip
-Homecoming Activities with Student Senate
-Senior Awards Night
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” -Stephen King
Find yourself a great book at the EHS library!
The ESD works with multiple local agencies to help meet the needs of our students. During National School Counselors week we wanted to recognize the extra counselors that come into our buildings to support our students. We are thankful for the extra support services and resources these organizations and individuals provide. These services are paid for by the Lincoln County Resource Board via local sales tax dollars.
Youth In Need: Jessalyn, Kimberly, and Yamilet
Compass:Julie, Brandon, Nikki, and Kylie
St. Joachim and Ann: Ellen
What an accomplishment!
Kim Jones has been a member of the Elsberry School District staff for 23 years. She is also a class of 1984 Elsberry Alumni. She hopes all of her students remember that she was there for them if they needed something.
In honor of National School Counselors Week we wanted to give you a sneak peak into the life of a counselor.
A typical day for Miss Towery as EHS counselor
- greeting students
- enrolling new students
- updating student information
- meeting with students in crises
- goal setting with struggling students
- assisting with college and career planning
- coordinating with outside counseling agencies
- parent phone calls
- teacher meetings and professional development
- visiting with students during lunch
- high school testing coordinator duties
-Providing and gathering scholarship information
-Sponsoring and organizing student organizations like student senate
-Providing guidance lessons in the classroom
-Being a positive role model for students and staff
- E2 site coordinator, after school program
Last call for Valentine's Day Candy Grams! Due Wednesday, Februay 8.
National School Counseling Week is Feb. 6–10, 2023. The week highlights the impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Our EHS school counselor is Tori Towery. Thank you for all you do for our students and school Miss Towery!
Information about the Princess Project on Saturday, February 18 in Troy.
February 6th - 10th
Monday 6th
JV/VG @ Bowling Green game time 5:30 bus at 4:15
Tuesday 7th
NHS to Nursing Home (5th-7th Hours)
JV/VB @ Bowling Green game time 5:30 bus at 4:15
Wednesday 8th
SCC Be Ready Assessment Testing
Thursday 9th
ASVAB in Upper/Lower 300s (ALL JUNIORS) beginning @ 8am
Josten’s Sophomore Class Ring Meeting (11:45-12:15)
Friday 10th
JV/VG @ Mark Twain game time 5:30 bus at 3:45
JV/VB @ Markt Twain game time 5:30 bus at 3:45
Played in 2 gyms. Varsity girls will play first game along with the JV Boys
It has been a great week to be an Indian! To see more photos go to the Elsberry High School Facebook Page. You can find an entire album from Homecoming Week.
Mark your calendars for trivia on Friday, March 31, from 6-8 p.m. All proceeds benefit Operation Backpack.
Homecoming Red and White Theme Day!
1st: Sophomores- 10th Grade Picnic
2nd: Seniors- Prom Queens of the Past
3rd: Seniors- Cheerleaders and Basketball Team
4th: Juniors- Indian- Sean Phillips
Homecoming competition day 3 results
Homecoming "Twin Day" Competition
1st Juniors: Grinch P.J.s Reeese Moore and Kyle Tapley
2nd Freshmen: Christmas Sweater Kenzie Koch and Kayleze Risby
3rd Seniors: Dr. Reller and Gavin Reller
4th Juniors: Kari Koch-Dowell and the "expectant" Matt Jordan
The ASVAB test will be given to all EHS Juniors on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Seniors who would like to retake the test need to go see Ms. Towery.
What is it? It's an aptitude test used for military entrance and placement; however, it's also often used for career exploration. The test even includes portions all about automotive repair, mechanical comprehension, and electrical knowledge. The results can help students determine career paths that they might be good at after high school.
Why are they taking it? Not only for career exploration, but we purposefully choose the paper/pencil version as it is great, free practice for the ACT. While a few of the testing portions definitely won't show up on the ACT and not all of the content is the same, it's mental endurance and standardized testing practice. Half the battle of performing well on the ACT is being able to stay focused for so long and applying test-taking strategies.
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one."-George R.R. Martin
Stop by the EHS library to see one of these clever displays and to pick out a good book.
Homecoming Friday Theme: Indian Pride, Wear your Red and White!
Homecoming Day 2 competition update
EHS Homecoming Candidates (L to R)
Seniors: Destiny Kilian and Gavin Reller
Juniors: Marissa Lewis and Gavin Woodson
Sophomores: Kelsi Chagolla and Davis White
Freshmen: Kayleze Risby and Jayden Pohl
