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:

Holiday Band and Choir Concert for Jr./Sr. High~~~December 15, 7:00 p.m.

Elementary Holiday Program~~~December 20, 1:30 p.m.

Winter Break~~~December 23-January 2, 2012

School Resumes~~~Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Board Meeting~~~Monday, January 9

Marking Period Two Ends~~~January 19

Teacher Workshop/No School~~~January 20

Teacher Workshop/No School~~~January 23

January 23~~~New K-12 Principal Starts

Welcome Ms. Leitgeb!!

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

Wishing you a safe holiday season with your families!

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