As we welcome a brand-new school year, let’s all do our part to keep students safe:
✅ Slow down in school zones
✅ Watch for students in crosswalks
✅ Be patient as families, students and drivers learn their routes and routines
We’re excited to see our students grow this year—and we know they’ll go far.
Let’s “Grow Here, Go Anywhere” with ECSD! 💙
📎 Be sure to check our Back-to-School Hub for start times, calendars, bus info and more: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/back-to-school-information?fbclid=IwY2xjawMPbbZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBsTFVoSFM5aVZiWVFvbTlrAR7ESqwajZbszBxz7VQfrszLS_wD9DstnEfk-_SC4XHHqbtp026nejF63sKw1A_aem_dVBvZ1CzjHYvlngSxVR57A
Date: Monday, August 18th
Time: 7:30–8:00 AM
Wells Elementary School
Kick off the new school year with a delicious breakfast bash!
Come enjoy food, friends, and fun before the first bell rings.
Date: Tuesday, August 19th
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Wells Elementary School
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and community!
Meet your student’s teacher, explore their classroom, and kick off the year together.
Elko County School District is partnering with Raising Highly Capable Kids to offer a free, 13-week parenting course in Elko, Jackpot, Owyhee, Wells, and West Wendover.
The course will be taught by our own ECSD school professionals and is open to parents and guardians with children enrolled in ECSD—at no cost.
We’re still finalizing dates for each community and would love to hear what days and times work best for you. If you’re interested, please fill out this short form so we can contact you when registration opens: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7F0yWMdvK7_3zKLaWGG5audPV3hG5nkdDyDAzeRBx2TB22g/viewform
Learn more at rezilientkidz.com or email mcox2@ecsdnv.net with questions.
Chromebook and schedule pickup for 9th through 12th grade students will be on Wednesday, August 13th, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Pickup for 7th and 8th grade students will be Thursday, August 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Wells High School.
Thursday will also allow time for 7th grade tours and for anyone who couldn’t come on Wednesday.
During pickup times, students can also purchase PE uniforms for $20 and student activity passes for $25.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing your students!
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
2025-2026 School Calendar
This is an opportunity for all class advisors and incoming class officers to come together and start planning for the upcoming school year!
We will review meeting protocols and fundraising procedures.
📅 Thursday, August 14th
📍 Ms. H’s Room
🕒 2:30 – 3:30 PM
For questions, contact ahunsake@ecsdnv.net
Starting this school year, all schools except Owyhee Combined School will return to the Free & Reduced-Price Meal Program.
What you need to know:
To receive free or reduced-price meals, families must complete a meal application. Eligibility is based on household income. If your family doesn’t qualify, students will need to pay full price.
How to apply:
You only need to submit one application per household. Choose the option that works best for you:
Online (starting August 11): Complete your application here
Print & Return: Find the form and instructions here
Paper Copy from School: A form will be sent home during the first week. Just fill it out and send it back.
Why it matters:
This helps ensure all students who qualify receive meals at a free or reduced cost and can influence school funding. For full details, see the USDA eligibility info.
Questions? Contact ECSD Nutrition Services at 775-738-1456.
Thank you for supporting student wellness and learning.
Asunto: Importante: Se requieren solicitudes de comidas para el año escolar 2025-26
Estimadas familias de ECSD:
A partir de este año escolar, todas las escuelas, excepto Owyhee Combined School, regresarán al Programa de Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Reducido.
Lo que necesita saber:
Para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido, las familias deben completar una solicitud. La elegibilidad se basa en los ingresos del hogar. Si su familia no califica, los estudiantes deberán pagar el precio completo.
Cómo aplicar:
Solo necesita enviar una solicitud por hogar. Puede elegir la opción que le resulte más conveniente:
En línea (a partir del 11 de agosto): Complete su solicitud aquí
Formulario impreso: Encuéntrelo y siga las instrucciones en ecsdnv.net
Copia enviada a casa: Se enviará un formulario durante la primera semana de clases. Solo complételo y devuélvalo.
Por qué es importante:
Esto asegura que todos los estudiantes que califican reciban comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido. Para obtener todos los detalles, consulte la información de elegibilidad del USDA.
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Servicios de Nutrición de ECSD al 775-738-1456.
Gracias por apoyar el bienestar y el aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes.
Mr. Speir is redoing the W Building on the football field, bringing a fresh new look to a school landmark!
A big thank you to Western Line Builders Inc. for allowing us to use their bucket truck—your support helped make this project a success.
We can’t wait to see the new artwork!
Need a little motivation to kick off the year?
Guest Speaker: Joe Beckman
📍 EHS Performing Arts Building
🗓 Monday, August 12th
🕤 Event begins at 9:30 AM
🚌 Bus departs from Wells High School at 8:30 AM
ALL students are invited to attend—don’t miss this inspiring start to the new school year! 💥
📣 Wells High School Season Passes 🎟️
Support the Leopards and save on admission all season long!
📌 To purchase or for more info:
Contact Ms. Hunsaker
🎓 Student Activity Pass – $25
Admits one student to all sports activities for the year.
🏈🏐 Single Sport Season Pass
(Choose one season: Football/Volleyball OR Basketball/Wrestling)
Single Adult – $50
Couple – $60
Family – $85
🎟️ All-Season Passes
Valid for Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Wrestling
Single Adult – $70
Couple – $90
Family – $140 (Immediate family only)
📦FOOD BOX PICKUP📦
TODAY, Wednesday, August 6th
Wells Elementary Bus Loop🚌
All KIDS 2-18 years old
**12-3 pm**
This is a reminder that a current physical is required to participate in all intramural sports for the 2025–2026 school year 🏃♂️🏀
✅ Action Required:
Please ensure your physical examination is completed and submitted before the season begins!
📄 Download the Physical Form Here:
Wells Athletics Page
Direct Link to Sports Physical Form (PDF)
Let’s get ready for a great season! 💪🏽
If you have questions, please contact the school office.
As we gear up for the new school year, please ensure your student has the required immunizations completed before the first day of school:
💉 12th Grade Students
Must receive their second dose of the Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine.
💉 7th Grade Students
Must receive their first dose of the Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine
and their Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine.
🩺 Need help getting these done?
Nevada Health Centers in Elko offers walk-in immunization clinics every Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Additionally, they will accept walk-ins all day on August 6th and 7th to help families prepare for school.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nurse Manning at mmanning2@ecsdnv.net
📅 Tuesday, August 5th
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Wells High School
💵 Cost: $25
All student-athletes in grades 7-12 must have a current sports physical on file to participate in athletics for the 2025–2026 school year. Paperwork will be available at the high school office.
Hello Wells Combined School Community,
All families are required to complete the annual registration for each student enrolled in K-12th grade. The registration process will be conducted entirely online through our secure Parent Portal. All registrations must be complete and approved for your student to attend on Monday, August 18th.
Please have the online registrations completed by Thursday, August 7th, to allow time for any updates and approvals
There is a link on the Wells Combined School website at https://wells.ecsdnv.net
You can also access the parent portal at https://elkonv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/elko.jsp
Please contact Cuca Rodriguez at crodriguez@ecsdnv.net for elementary registration questions or Ryan Vallejo at rvallejo@ecsdnv.net for junior high and high school questions.
We look forward to seeing all students on Monday, August 18th.
Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens and Teens
**The CDC recommends that all preteens and teens receive vaccines to protect against meningococcal disease. Discuss meningococcal vaccination with your child's doctor or nurse to help protect your child's health.**
Good morning, Wells High School parents and athletes,
We would like to invite all parents and guardians of athletes participating in fall sports to a Parent Meeting tonight, August 4th, at 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium. The fall sports include cheerleading, football, cross country, volleyball, and girls' golf. We look forward to seeing you there!
