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Welcome to Ely Public Schools

Independent School District 696 is comprised of Ely Memorial High School and Washington Elementary. We are located at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Our 530 students truly get the best of all educational worlds: dedicated teachers who know every student, a variety of state-caliber sports and extracurricular activities in which to excel, and a safe environment and supportive community in which to learn. Though our beautiful buildings are historic, students have access to the latest technologies; they learn using 1:1 Chromebooks for their research assignments or creative impulses. We are proud of our school, community, and our students!

School Calendar

Meeting Notices:

Meet and Confer Committee Meeting

Friday, November 1st at 7:30 a.m.

Submarine Room
New Building            

Purpose: Remedy Grievance Award

School Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting #2

Wednesday, November 6th at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: Review Environmental Scan, Recommend Focus Areas, and Develop Foundational Elements (Belief Statements, Mission Statement, Vision Statement).

School Board Regular Meeting

Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Board Negotiations Committee

Tuesday, November 19th at 3:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: EEA Teacher Credit Reviews

School Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting #3

Wednesday, November 20th at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: Review Foundational Elements (Belief Statements, Mission Statement, Vision Statement) and Review Draft Goals and
Objectives each Focus Area.

Facilities Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 21st at 11:00 a.m.

Submarine Conference Room
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Facilities Planning

School Board Study Session

Monday, November 25th at 5:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Board Negotiations Committee

Monday, December 2nd at 3:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: EEA Teacher Credit Review

TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING

Monday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. (During Regular School Board Meeting)

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: Ely Public Schools will hold a public meeting on its tax levy and fiscal 2025 budget.

School Board Regular Meeting

Monday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

School Board Study Session

Monday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Safety Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m.

Submarine Conference Room
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Quarterly Meeting

Facilities Committee Meeting

Friday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m.

Submarine Conference Room
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Facilities Planning

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