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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:

AFSCME Negotiations Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  AFSCME Contract

AFSCME Negotiations Committee Meeting

Monday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  AFSCME Contract

School Board Regular Meeting

Monday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Facilities Committee Meeting

Monday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m.

Submarine Conference Room
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Design Meeting with SEH for the Athletic Facilities Project

EEA Negotiations Committee Meeting

Monday, August 25th at 3:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  EEA Contract

School Board Study Session

Monday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

AFSCME Negotiations Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 26th at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  AFSCME Contract

*******CANCELLED*********** Facilities Committee Meeting *******CANCELLED***********

Thursday, August 28th at 11:00 a.m.

Submarine Conference Room
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Facilities Planning

Insurance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 3rd at 3:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: Insurance Bid Opening

School Board Regular Meeting

Monday, September 8th at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Insurance Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 18th at 3:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: Best and Final Insurance Bid Opening

Finance & Budget Committee

Monday, September 22nd at 5:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Finance Review and Planning

School Board Study Session

Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Facilities Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m.

Submarine Conference Room
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose:  Facilities Planning

Insurance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 1st at 2:30 p.m.

Media Center
New Building
600 E. Harvey St.

Purpose: Carrier Recommendation

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