Elizabeth Schools

Dear ESD Community,

We are excited to invite you to the EHS Boys Volleyball Independence Day 5K Fun Run/Walk!

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Check-In: 7:15 AM
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM at Evans Park

HELP SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES

Come out and support the Boys Volleyball Team as they partner with the Elizabeth Park and Recreation District for this fun annual event!Proceeds from this event will help raise funds for the newly added Boys Volleyball program at Elizabeth High School. Donations and registrations will go toward purchasing much-needed equipment and helping build a strong foundation for the team’s future success.Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping grow this exciting new sport!Please note: No refunds will be given if you are unable to attend.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST ONLINE:

https://www.elizabethpr.com/

Prizes to the top 3 runners in each division
Free Community Pancake Breakfast provided by our friends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Pre-Registration (until July 3rd)
Includes a t-shirt and swag bag

$30 Adult
$20 Children 12 and under
$100 Family 4 pack
Day-Of Registration
$40 Adult
$25 Children
$120 Family 4 pack

We hope to see you there as we celebrate Independence Day while supporting our local student-athletes!

Go Cardinals!

ESD Communications

Good morning ESD community,

At last night's board meeting, Dr. Ted Knight was confirmed by the board as the new ESD Superintendent. Please see his introductory message which includes announcements regarding the district's position moving forward.

Dr. Knight introductory message to ESD families.pdf

Strike a pose!

We loved having everyone stop by the ESD tent at Meet Me on Main this year. Our newly added photo booth was a big hit! Visitors all throughout the day took pictures inside and were given a photo strip to take home and display.

Thanks to all who took the time to chat with our staff and learn more about Elizabeth School District!

Need infant and toddler childcare? We've got you covered!

ESD Infant and Toddler Childcare is *now enrolling*

Looking for a safe, nurturing environment for your little ones? Look no further! Our childcare provides: experienced staff, a licensed facility, engaging and fun curriculum, open to all community families, open year round 7am-5pm and so much more.

We offer a 50% discount for ESD employees and a 30% discount for city and county employees of Elizabeth and Elbert County.

We're located at 200 E. Maple Street in Elizabeth.

Email Karena Dohman to schedule a tour!

[email protected]
303-646-6759

ESD Preschool is now enrolling!

Registrations are being accepted now for the 2026-2027 school year. Just scan the QR codes below to enroll for preschool at Singing Hills Elementary and Running Creek Elementary.

If you have any questions, just contact Karena Dohman:

[email protected]
303-646-6759

More information can be found at:

www.elizabethschooldistrict.org

In case you missed it, here is the full recording of last night's ESD Superintendent Town Hall with Dr. Ted Knight, the solo finalist for the Superintendent position.

Thanks to everyone who attended and the excellent questions that were asked during the session.

We look forward to hosting more of these Town Hall discussions with our community!

ESD Superintendent Town Hall with Dr. Ted Knight For more information about Elizabeth School District, just visit ou...

Superintendent Town Hall!

Thanks to everyone who showed up last night for our first Town Hall discussion with Dr. Ted Knight, solo finalist for the position of ESD Superintendent.

We had a nice turnout and an engaging discussion during our 90 minute session that covered a variety of topics including Ted's background, his vision for ESD, plans for academic excellence, transparency, retaining staff, recruitment, school safety and so much more!

We also talked about planned growth for Elbert County and how to preserve what makes ESD special. Parents in the audience had great questions and we had students show up too.

We look forward to hosting more of these in the future, as we greatly value input from our parents, staff and community as a whole.

We invite the ESD community to join us for a Superintendent Town Hall next week. It will take place at the EHS Cafetorium on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6 p.m.

This will be an opportunity for members of our community to ask questions of Dr. Ted Knight, ESD Academic Systems Consultant and Superintendent solo finalist.

Hear more about his background in education, his vision for the future of Elizabeth School District and more! This will be an engaging discussion, an opportunity to discuss plans for the 2026-2027 school year and we look forward to seeing you there.

Following Tuesday night’s ESD board meeting, Superintendent Dan Snowberger announced that he is resigning from his position at the end of this school year. Snowberger’s current contract with Elizabeth School District will expire at the end of June.

Additionally, during that same meeting, ESD board member Mike Calahan, who also serves as board treasurer announced his immediate resignation from the board for personal reasons.

Prior to the board meeting, Snowberger had announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Snowberger has now decided to move up the date of his resignation.

In response to Snowberger’s retirement announcement, ESD Board President Rhonda Olsen said, “As we say farewell, I’m grateful for three years of collaboration with Dan. His guiding belief that ‘students should go home with the same values they come to school with’, shaped our culture and our students’ experiences. Dan has my warmest wishes into his next chapter.”

Dr. Ted Knight, who serves as the school district’s Academic Systems Consultant, has been named as solo finalist for Snowberger’s position.

Snowberger told staff that by choosing to retire at this current time instead of next year will allow for Dr. Knight a greater opportunity to shape the district. He added that he strongly supports Dr. Knight and his leadership and has no doubt that the district will be accomplishing great things to come. Snowberger said he will always look back fondly at his time in Elizabeth and will continue to support the school district in any way possible.

The district will be hosting a Superintendent Town Hall on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6 p.m. at the EHS Cafetorium. Any members of the community are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions from Dr. Knight and hear more about the district’s plan moving forward into the 2026-2027 school year.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.