Early Defense, Endless Spirit🥎
The girls softball team played great defense in the first two innings against Borman! 💜⭐ Unfortunately, they couldn’t connect at the plate to get on base. Tough final score, 15-0, but they never gave up. Keep your heads up, Stars! 💪
BASEBALL COMEBACK WIN 🔥⚾️
The boys fought back from behind for an incredible win and keep their undefeated record alive! 🔥👏 LET’S GO STARS!
Estrella boys volleyball gets the WIN over Borman! ⭐️
A hard-fought match with big moments all around—💪powerful hits from Dominic, consistent serves from Julian🔥, and Dylan covering the court with nonstop hustle⚡️!
Thank you to our families and supporters for bringing the energy!
⚾️ Boys Baseball remains undefeated with a 10-0 win over another top team, Cartwright! 💪⭐️ Dominant performance from start to finish!
🏐 Boys Volleyball Win, AGAIN! 🏐
Our boys volleyball team brought home a big win against Cartwright, taking the first two sets! 💪🔥
Coach Soltero is so proud of their grit and determination on the court. Keep it up, boys! 👏
📣Future Career Day at EMS – April 2nd!
Next Thursday, April 2nd, we will be celebrating AVID principles by encouraging students to start thinking about their future goals and careers!
👔 Dress-Up Theme:
Students are invited to dress as their future career (doctor, teacher, athlete, business owner, etc.) or as a college student by wearing a college shirt or sweatshirt. Outfits must be school-appropriate to qualify.
⭐Incentive:
Students who participate with clear effort will earn 100 PBIS points!
📸 Important:
To receive points, a photo must be submitted to Ms. Greene with the student’s full name and career description. Families may email the photo to [kegreene@csd83.org](mailto:kegreene@csd83.org).
🍕Bonus:
Standout outfits will be selected for a pizza party celebration!
Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging them to dream big about their future! 💫
Governing Board Approves 2026–2027 School Year Calendar
The Cartwright School District Governing Board has officially approved the 2026–2027 school year calendar at its most recent meeting, helping families and staff plan ahead for another exciting year of learning.
The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following teacher in-service days at the end of July and early August. The school year will conclude on Friday, May 21, 2027, with a half day for students.
Throughout the year, the calendar includes important breaks and holidays such as Fall Recess in October, Winter Recess in late December, and Spring Recess in March. Families can also plan for Parent-Teacher Conferences in both the fall and spring semesters.
With 180 instructional days, the calendar is designed to support student success while providing meaningful breaks for students, staff, and families.
We encourage all families to review the full calendar and mark important dates. The approved calendar is now available on the district website.
📚✨ Throwback to Read Across America Week at EMS! ✨📚
Our students and staff had a blast celebrating the joy of reading with fun themed colors each day: Monday 🖤/Cat in the Hat, Tuesday ❤️/Thing 1 & Thing 2, Wednesday 💛/Sam, and Thursday 💚/Grinch! From colorful outfits to engaging classroom activities, it was a week full of imagination and literacy fun.📖💫
#ReadAcrossAmerica #EMSReads #LoveReading #BookLovers
The boys pulled off a close one, beating Desert Sands 7–6! 💪👏 Great effort, focus, and teamwork all game long.
Way to battle it out and get the win!⭐
🏐🔥 Boys Volleyball Win! 🔥🏐
The boys took down Desert Sands, winning the first two sets with strong teamwork! 💪👏 Their energy and communication on the court made the difference.
Way to go, boys—keep it rolling! 💙⭐
🩵 PJ Day Fundraiser🩵
Support Teacher Appreciation Week in May by purchasing a bracelet for just $2! Student Council will sell bracelets during lunch on Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st.
If we miss anyone, don’t worry – Student Council will visit every classroom on April 1 during intervention so everyone has a chance to get a bracelet.
Wear your PJs on April 1 if you purchase a bracelet! Let’s show our school spirit and appreciation for our amazing teachers.
The girls’ softball team came back from a 5-run deficit to beat Spitalny 10–9! 💪🔥
Proud of their grit, teamwork, and playing hard in 108° heat! ☀️💜
Thanks to our amazing families for the support and snacks!
Coach Greene couldn’t be prouder! ⭐
Boys Volleyball Brings the Win🏐
What a match, Stars! 🌟 Estrella crushed both rounds against Spitalny while maintaining the lead throughout the match! 💪 The team’s chemistry was on fire, and the energy was unstoppable 🔥
Shoutout to all the students, families, and friends who came to cheer- your support made a difference! 🙌
Coach Soltero is beaming with pride at the team’s hustle, teamwork, and smiles on the court. Let’s keep the streak alive! 🏐💜
📚🐾 7th Grade Bulldogs at EMS 🐾📚
Hard work is happening every day in our 7th grade classrooms! Our dedicated teachers, Mrs. Soltero, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Turner, and Mr. Balconi, are bringing learning to life across ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math.
Students are actively engaged through multimedia, hands-on activities, and meaningful lessons that challenge them to think, collaborate, and grow. It’s inspiring to see our Bulldogs so focused, curious, and involved in their learning!
Keep up the great work, Bulldogs! ❤️🖤
Students explored future career and college opportunities during our AVID Fair in the library! Representatives from the sheriff’s department, fire department, and local colleges shared information about their fields. Students also enjoyed an exciting K9 demonstration that showed off some impressive skills. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day memorable!
On March 4th, students enjoyed a fun afternoon spending time with friends, playing games, and participating in different activities. It was a great way for students to connect and celebrate the days leading up to Spring Break!🎉
We’re excited to share photos of our Cooking Club students in action! Our young chefs have been learning kitchen safety, teamwork, and new recipes while having a great time in the kitchen.
We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to share more delicious moments soon! 👩🍳👨🍳
