EASD Parent Connections

09/04/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. Not just during the month of September, but all year long, we want to encourage open conversations about mental health, help individuals recognize warning signs of su***de, and connect individuals who may be struggling to proven treatment and resources.

As a community, let’s continue a growing tradition and promote the second annual 988 Day on September 8, 2026. 988 Day raises awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the continued need for mental health support. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline’s mission is to provide empathy, accessibility, and reliability within a nationwide network that works to reduce barriers and stigma around seeking support for mental health challenges.

09/03/2026

🚨 Be Prepared. Stay Resilient. Join Us!

Mark your calendar for the Preparedness & Resiliency Expo, a FREE, family-friendly event designed to help our community prepare for emergencies and build resiliency skills.

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

Come connect with community partners and explore:
🎁 Giveaways & prizes
🚨 Emergency preparedness resources
💙 Mental health information
🎤 Expert speakers
❤️ Hands-Only CPR
🏓 Pickleball
➕ And more!

Bring the whole family and learn practical ways to be better prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies. We hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

Have a child at West Side or Jackson Elementary?

Don’t forget to sign up for BASH ( Before and After School program) this year! 🎉

West Side: AM & PM programs
Jackson: PM program

We’re excited to bring BASH closer to our families and make the program more convenient than ever!

Learn more and register: https://www.cityofelkhorn.gov/parksrec/page/after-school-hours-bash

Questions? Call us at 262-741-5114.

08/31/2026

Registration is now open for the Fall/Winter Penguin Season!!!

💦 New Swimmer Tryouts - 5:30pm • September 14

🏊‍♀️Returning Swimmers, register at www.elkhornpenguins.com

💦 First Practice • September 14
10 & Under - 5:15 - 6:30pm
11 & Over - 6:15 - 7:50pm

08/12/2026

https://easdparentconnections.weebly.com/preschool-family-programs--events.html
New EASD Preschool Family Fun Night Dates and calendar for 2026/2027 can be found on the EASD Parent Connections Event Webpage. Check it out!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, ​the more places you'll go!" -Dr. Seuss

08/03/2026

Why do children love repetition? It gives comfort to know what is coming next and it builds confidence as the unfamiliar becomes familiar. :) Join Miss Esther this September for Storytime Tuesdays at the Elkhorn Recreation Department and the Matheson Memorial Library. Keep an eye on the EASD Parent Connections webpage event calendar for starting dates and locations. To be posted soon!

08/03/2026

It was a pleasure to have the Lakeland's Little Learner summer kiddos at last week's Summer of Science: Creepy Crawlers. Special thanks to Miss Andrea for the video and to the McClung family for lending us their creepy crawlers!

08/03/2026

Thank you all for a SENSATIONAL SUMMER OF SCIENCE! A special thanks to the Matheson Memorial Library , the Elkhorn Recreation Department, my phenomenal helper, Sean Jacobs and all the families who came out to dance and discover with me! Stay tuned to the EASD Parent Connections Webpage for a new schedule of events coming this school year!

08/03/2026

National Night Out is TOMORROW! Find Miss Esther's EASD Parent Connections Booth! :)