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Ellis Middle School

1700 4th Avenue SE
Austin, MN 55912
507-460-1500
School Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM


Austin Public Schools

About Our School

Ellis Middle School

Welcome!

About Ellis

Welcome to Ellis Middle School, where students, staff, and parents work together to Engage, Empower, and Inspire every learner, every day.

Ellis Middle School offers a wide variety of courses, some are required, and others are elective in nature to provide students with an opportunity to explore their interests. Teachers, counselors, and administrators at Ellis will provide individual assistance to students in completing registration and attaining academic success.

All students at Ellis Middle School are encouraged to participate in the various activities offered throughout the school year. Eligibility for some activities is based on academic credits, so please check with the Activities office if you have questions regarding participation.

Ellis Middle School maintains a history of high expectations, a variety of student activities, and excellent school spirit. We encourage students to make contributions to this reputation during their time at Ellis.

Office Information

Hours:
7:30 - 4:00 Monday - Thursday
7:30 - 3:30 Friday

Phone: 507-460-1500

Attendance

Please call the office (507-460-1506) or email ellis.attendance@austin.k12.mn.us if your child will not be at school. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If we are not available, please leave a message stating your child's name, grade and reason for absence from school and expected date of return. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Important Links

Ellis Student Handbook

Contacts

Dewey Schara
Principal
507-460-1500
dewey.schara@austin.k12.mn.us

Karen Dunbar
Assistant Principal
507-460-1503
karen.dunbar@austin.k12.mn.us

Paula Ziems
Dean of Students
507-460-1500
paula.ziems@austin.k12.mn.us

Kelly Pryor
Administrative Assistant
507-460-1502
kelly.pryor@austin.k12.mn.us

Sarah Diekman
Attendance Secretary
507-460-1506
sarah.diekman@austin.k12.mn.us

Melanie Bell
School Nurse
(507)460-1507
Fax: (507)433-0725
melanie.bell@austin.k12.mn.us

Kirstin Norby
Counselor
(507)460-1517
kirstin.norby@austin.k12.mn.us

Lea Oelfke
Counselor
(507)460-1513
lea.oelfke@austin.k12.mn.us

Nicole Murphy
Counselor/Records Secretary
(507)460-1508
nicole.murphy@austin.k12.mn.us

Lisa Row
School Psychologist
(507)460-1512
lisa.row@austin.k12.mn.us

Krystal Webinger
REACH Counselor
(507)460-1510
krystal.webinger@austin.k12.mn.us

Tracy Bachman
Truancy Officer
(507)434-2722
tracyb@co.mower.mn.us