The Board of Education for School District U-46 and the District U-46 Educational Assistants (DUEA) union have recently reached an agreement on a new four-year contract. This agreement, which covers paraeducators across the district including those at Ellis Middle School, enhances working conditions, provides expanded professional development, and adjusts compensation structures through the 2028-29 school year. Additionally, the district continues to move forward with its Unite U-46 capital initiative, which includes the renaming of a new middle school to Legacy Middle School.

Q1. How is work usually completed at Ellis Middle School during class time?

Ans. Part of each lesson is set aside for completing assignments, so students leave class with less unfinished work compared to doing everything at home.

Q2. What happens if work is not turned in at Ellis Middle School?

Ans. Teachers address it quickly, remind students, and expect the work to be completed within a set time rather than letting it carry forward.

Q3. Who do students approach when they don’t understand something at Ellis Middle School?

Ans. Questions are handled directly in class, where teachers pause and explain again instead of waiting for a separate help session.

Q4. What role do quizzes play at Ellis Middle School?

Ans. Short quizzes are used often to check understanding rather than relying only on large tests at the end of a unit.

Q5. How does Ellis Middle School keep parents informed?

Ans. Updates, grades, and assignments are shared through the school’s online system, allowing families to follow progress regularly.