Howard-Ellis Elementary

09/01/2026

Parent update

August 30, 2026 Howard-Ellis Families, Welcome to the 2026-27 school year. Tomorrow, Monday, August 31st is our first day of school. This is a half day for 1st - 5th grade only. Dismissal is 11:58am. All kindergartners' first day is Tuesday, September 1st, which is a full day for all stude...

08/28/2026

Make sure to check out the new spirit wear from our PTO!

The Howard-Ellis PTO is happy to partner with J&R Specialty Printing in Niles to offer you quality, affordable Niles Viking Spirit Wear! This is a quick order window to get things processed and ready by Fall Homecoming. At prices like these you won't want to miss out!

Visit the shop: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-viking-gear-shop

Adult t-shirts for $12.50? Unheard of these days! Multiple styles, multiple colors, youth through 4xl sizing.

ORDERING WILL CLOSE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7th, 11:50PM

08/23/2026

STOCK THE LOUNGE!
🥨Please help us stock the staff lounge with all the goodies needed to start the year on the right foot!
🍿Sign up to drop off an item or two, or donate a dollar amount and we'll do the shopping for you!
www.6pi2hp.s.gy/snackdonation

08/17/2026

We have several opportunities to join our Howard-Ellis Elementary family, and we’d love to connect with people who are passionate about supporting students and being part of a great school community!
✨ Behavior Instructional Assistant
✨ ASD Instructional Assistant
✨ 5th Grade Teacher
✨ Noon Supervisor
Whether you’re an experienced educator, looking to begin your career in education, or simply someone who loves working with kids, there may be a place for you on our team!
If you or someone you know would be a great fit, check out the openings and consider applying! We’d love to learn more about you and what you could bring to our school community. 💙
📚 Come be part of a team that supports, inspires, and grows together!
🔗 https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1013
Please share and help us spread the word!

Red Rover Hiring

08/17/2026

Parent update

August 16, 2026 Hello Howard-Ellis Families! Welcome to the new school year! We are excited to begin another great year at Howard-Ellis Elementary. We will send a family update about every other Sunday to keep you informed of important information and upcoming events. As we begin the 2026-202...

08/12/2026

📣 Make sure you’re following our Howard-Ellis PTO page if you don’t already! 💙

Our PTO is sharing Staff Spotlights so you can get to know the amazing people who make our school special, along with classroom wish lists to help support our teachers and classrooms throughout the school year. 🍎📚

Be sure to follow along, check out the posts, and show our staff some love! ❤️

Thank you for supporting our school community! 🏫✨

Send a message to learn more

08/12/2026

📚🎒 August is here, which means summer is coming to an end and the new school year will be starting soon!

Be sure to check out the attached School Supply Wish List to help you get ready for the year ahead.

We can’t wait to see everyone again soon! 💙 In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and make the most of these last few weeks! ☀️🍎

See you soon! 🎉

Suggested Class Supplies Wish List Additional Notes K Water bottle, tissue, pencil box, glue sticks, headphones, black fine tip dry erase markers, scissors Disinfecting wipes, baby wipes, zip lock baggies, magic erasers Headphones or earbuds in a zip bag labeled with their name (kep...

07/22/2026

Tomorrow is our turn to host the Pop-Up Library and lunch meet up. Come to Howard-Ellis between 11:30 and 12:00 to get your student a free book and lunch. We can’t wait to see you all!

07/15/2026

Our Howard-Ellis PTO is hosting Popsicles on the Playground Wednesday, July 22nd 5:30-7:30pm! Stop by for a short time or stay the full 2 hours!

07/09/2026

Attention Vikings! The new Niles Noise shirts are available for PRE-ORDER! Click the link to place your order TODAY!
https://lazergraphics.chipply.com/70090?action=viewall