Independent School District 696 - Ely Memorial High School and Ely Washington Elementary.

Welcome to Independent School District 696, comprised of Ely Memorial High School and Washington Elementary and located at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Our 550 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 Smartboards in numerous classes, while three computer labs are open for their research assignments or creative impulses. We are proud of our schools...and our students!

Ely Public Schools Update: 

Spring Break: April 5-April 10

School Resumes: April 11

Board Meeting: April 16 @ 7:00 p.m. Boardroom

May 5: Junior/Senior Prom 7:00 p.m.

May 14: School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

May 16: Junior/Senior Banquet 6:00 p.m.

May 17: High School Band and Choir Concert 7:00 p.m.

May 23: Elementary Music Program 1:30 p.m.

May 25: Last Day for Seniors!

May 26: Ely High School Graduation

May 28: Memorial Day (No School)

June 1: Last Day of School for K-11

June 4: Teacher Work Day

We are thankful for the opportunity to work with your children. They are special to all of us. 

Please do not hesitate to contact the school if any problems or concerns come up regarding your children or the district. I can be reached at 365-6166, extension 201 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Your children and your concerns are important to us at Ely Public Schools!

Ms. Belcastro, Superintendent