Zora Ellis Top Volunteer Search!

The search is on to find Zora Ellis Jr. High School's top youth volunteers.  If you are selected, you could receive $1,000, an impressive silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C., next May.  If you feel you've made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, visit www.prudential.com/spirit to apply.

Hats On Day at Zora Ellis!!!

Wear a hat, make a difference. Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

Bring $5.00 on Friday 9/19 or Monday 9/22.
Wear your favorite or a crazy hat to school to show your support for children with cancer.

What is Hats On Day?

Hats On Day was founded in 1995 by four sixth-graders in St. Louis, Missouri. They began the fundraiser when their friend and classmate Kevin Beffa was diagnosed with a type of childhood cancer called Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Kevin had been a bright, happy child with a passion for soccer. When he got sick, he began to miss school, had to give up his favorite sport, and lost all of his hair from treatment. Kevin also needed a bone marrow transplant, so Hats On Day was planned to show support for Kevin during his suffering and to raise money for his surgery. However, just days before the event, Kevin passed away.

The founders have continued in Kevin’s memory with the aim of creating awareness about children undergoing chemotherapy and related issues like hair loss, illness, and missing school. From 1995 to 2008, the fundraiser has grown from just a few participating schools to schools across the country. The funds raised are used to make young cancer patients’ daily lives more comfortable as they deal with this disease. When you participate in Hats On Day, you make life happier for children with cancer and show compassion for the many difficulties young cancer patients face.

Hats On Day has grown to be one of the most influential and profitable fund-raisers among school age children, raising over $700,000 in the past 10 years.

In the 2007-08 school year, Hats on Day has raised $257,629 with over 700 schools reporting from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Lets help raise more here at Zora Ellis!!!!!

Volleyball Schedule

Dates Team Time Place

9/4 Benjamin Russell 5:00 Away

9/9 Moody Middle 5:00 Away

9/11 Ashville Middle 5:00 Away

9/16 Benjamin Russell 5:00 Home (THS)

9/30 Ashville Middle/ 5:00 Home (THS)
Moody Middle

Back to School Jam!

When: Thursday, September 11th at 6:30 to 8:30


Where: ZEJH Gym

Looking Sharp!

Ellis students earned a free dress day by having perfect attendance during our first twenty days. Great Job!

Fall Picture Day!

Fall pictures will be taken during 1st and 2nd pd. on Friday, September 12th.

Apples for Students!

Thanks, Townsend Press!

Townsend Press donated 370 copies of The Bully to Ellis students!

Poetry Contest

Submit your poetry to Ms. Phillips. Rules 1. No vulgarity or profanity in poems 2. Any form and length will be accepted 3. Poems should be typed or written neatly 4. Must be your original work--no copy cats

Why Music?

Music has many rewards both inside and outside of the classroom. It has been proven that the study of music helps increase test scores of students in other areas. Music offers students the chance to learn something new with their friends and gives them a chance to grow together, as well as see various areas of music through the attendance of fieldtrips and competitions. Participating in band also helps develop skills that students will use throughout life such as; organization, teamwork, time management and responsibility.


Students at Zora Ellis have a few options when it comes to band.

• Any incoming 7th grade student may choose to join the band by contacting Ms. Todd at 315-5706 or by email at etodd@mail.talladega-cs.net. No experience is necessary. The time to sign up is NOW! Instrumentation is being set as we speak.
• Any 8th grade student who is not already a member of the ZEJH band has a very unique chance this year to join the 8th grade beginning band. Students who miss out in 7th grade miss a year of instruction and sometimes find it difficult to catch up. This year we are offering an 8th grade beginning band for those students that would like to join. THIS IS A ONE TIME OFFERING. (We will not have this particular class every year.) To join contact Ms. Todd.

In the meantime check out our blogspot at www.zejhband.blogspot.com to view some events and happenings in the ZEJH Band. Don't forget to visit the archives and old posts on this page. Also feel free to visit the high school band website at www.degaband.com, the official website of the award winning Talladega High School Band.

Awards Banquet 2008

This years banquet turned out wonderful, and the students seemed to really enjoy it. We would like to thank all the parents, faculty, and administration who attended for making this a memorable moment for our students.

Pod Four Field Trip to the McWane Center

Semester Exam Schedule

May 19th: 6th pd.

May 20th: 3rd and 5th pd.

May 21st: 2nd and 4th pd.

May 22nd: 1st pd. (Early Dismissal)

4th Annual Zora Ellis Jr. High Banquet

Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m

Talladega High School

Buffet Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Tickets will be issued to students being honored on May 15th.