Terra Ellingson worked at the Williston schools for almost nine years now. She worked for WHS for two years and the rest at the middle school. Terra was a strong part of this high school: she made friends with many students and staff, she brought the Coyote Spirit every Friday/Spirit Week, her laugh was powerful and contagious, and so much more! Terra gave this school so much and we could not thank her enough!

Student and Staff Shares: 

Yo Terra it’s Bastian, I just wanted to say you are super rad and it was really cool knowing you. I know you’re going to be great at your new job because you’re already great at doing what you do here. Congrats and good luck!

2/5/2018

Thank you for your never-ending smiles and great attitude. You have handled every situation with professionalism, calmness, and complete follow-through on every task. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and utmost demonstration of God’s hands and feet. You will be missed. Terra, you are one in a million.

Hope you have fun doing whatever you’re off to do now.
2/3/2018
I’m gonna miss you Terra, you were always really fun to talk to.
2/2/2018

Thank you for your positivity and encouragement these past 4 years. You made the Monday Blues not as blues-y. You will be missed!
2/2/2018
Terra has been with me throughout all of my hard years. She was there for me when I first got into middle school and when I figured out she transferred to the high school when I became a freshman, I was BEYOND happy! Because then I knew that if things got rough again I’d have her to go to. She’s given me chocolate from when I’ve been crying and she’s given me lots of hugs and advice. She’s supported me and looked out for me and my decisions. She’s mostly helped me with my stressful relationship problems! hahaha. Things definitely won’t be the same without her here. I’m surely going to miss her a lot. Hopefully she can make it to my graduation next year! It’d make it 100x better. Thank you Terra for being the best and only the best, you’ve helped so many students and teachers by rubbing your happiness on them. I don’t know where I’d be without you. Love, CL
2/2/2018
Terra, Wow. I don’t even know where to start. You’re always such an energetic and happy person. You smile everyday and genuinely care for each and every person. Over the years, I’ve found myself looking up to you. You make me want to be a better person. You’re always there for people and willing to help out with just about anything. You encourage almost EVERY crazy idea we ever have. You’re a fun and amazing person and I know that you will continue to be that person wherever you end up in this world. You’re never scared to just be yourself and help others through whatever they may be going through. In this life, people like you are hard to find. People who shine no matter the weather. People who smile no matter how big the storm. People who help even when it isn’t easy. You’re one of the most helpful and amazing humans I know. So thank you, Terra. For everything. “The best kind of people are the ones that come into your life, and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds. The people that believe in you so much, you start to believe in you too. The people that love you, simply for being you. The once in a lifetime kind of people.” Megan
2/2/2018
Terra, Wherever you work you bring sunshine! Thanks for shining on WHS. C. Knowles
2/2/2018
Always has a positive attitude towards the students and staff.
2/2/2018
Thank you for lifting me up with positive comments and laughter on bad days! You will be missed!
2/2/2018
Terra, thank you so much for being so much more than an Administrative Assistant. You’ve brought laughs, happiness and so much more to Williston High School than you had to. I appreciate everything you’ve done for the school and for the students personally, providing guidance and someone for students to talk to. Thank you for everything and you will be greatly missed.
2/2/2018
We’ll miss you, thank you for being an excellent secretary. Cheers
2/2/2018
You are an amazing person and I hope you have a great time at your new job. You are so nice and are great at answering my stupid questions. You will be missed a lot.
2/2/2018
Thank you Terra for being such a wonderful person and greeting me everyday!
2/2/2018
Good Luck Terra in your new venture! It will seem different here without your “bubbly” personality at the front desk. Take care! Susan J.
2/2/2018
Thanks for all the help. You will always be in my heart.
2/2/2018
Terra, We will miss your optimistic and kind personality and that uplifts everyone you encounter. You have been a great friend to all of us students and if every teacher were like you I would actually enjoy going to school!
2/2/2018
Thank you Terra for being such a great person! We will miss you so much!
2/2/2018
Thank you for helping me when I needed it!
2/2/2018
Seeing your smiling face and positive attitude was a great way to start the day.Wishing you the best in your new adventure.
2/2/2018
I didn’t visit her that often, and she doesn’t know me very well, but every time I’ve talked to her, she was incredibly nice and helpful. She’s pretty funny, too, and she’s a joy to be around. I wish her the best of luck at her new job!
2/2/2018

She is amazing!
2/2/2018
It is sad to see you leave but I am happy for you! It seemed like once we left middle school and we became freshman you moved to the high school, I am going to miss you and your candy 🙂 I hope you like your new job!
2/2/2018
Thank you so much for the years of your joy! You’ve done nothing but bring joy to this school! I am so sad to see you go but so excited to see you go on and have a good time!
2/2/2018
Hey Terra, we’re all gonna miss you. Whenever anyone has needed you, you’ve always been there. You’re irreplaceable and amazing, good luck at the new job and I wish you the best!
2/2/2018
I hope you love your new job. We will miss you dearly.
2/2/2018
Thanks Terra for doing everything for us.
2/2/2018
Terra is hands down one of the sweetest women I have ever met. Love seeing her bright and smiley face every time I come back to school from lunch, etc. Wishing her the best with all that she does! It’s so awesome that she’s listening to her heart and what God is calling her to do. Andrew and I will miss her!! -Paige Wold
2/2/2018
Thank you so much for being an amazing person and I hope the new job goes well! We will miss you!!
2/2/2018
Thank you for being my favorite secretary! I’ve seen you for the passed 4 years and we will miss you a lot, Best wishes, -Conner Martin
2/2/2018
Thank you for being so amazing!
2/2/2018
You along with a few others have really made a difference in this school in a positive way. Such as showing care for every student that comes through the office, and repetition with that care every time they come back, as in checking up on them making sure everything is okay. You are such a friendly and caring soul and I’m glad I got the chance to meet you!! We are all very sad about you leaving us but we are also very supportive of your decision and are excited for whats to come for you. Good luck with your next job! -Jessie Y
2/2/2018
TERRA!!! Omg I’m gonna be soo sad not to see you my senior year, but I hope that wherever you’re going you have lots of fun and make lots of new memories. Love ya bunches -Stephanie Webbermissey
2/2/2018
We all will miss you! I hope everything will go great!
2/2/2018
You’ve opened the door for all of the people trying to get in from out in the cold and we are all sad to see you walk through it and into your new life. I know we will all miss you, but we wish you the best!
2/2/2018
Thank you Terra for being such a great person! You always had something nice to say to people and always went out of your way to talk to us! I personally may not have talked to you that much, but the little that I did it always brought a smile to my face! I hope you are as successful at your new job as you were here at WHS!
2/2/2018
Thank you for being so kind.
2/2/2018
Thank you, Terra, so much of the of the things you have done for this school. Everyone in this school knows who you are and everyone loves when you are around.
2/2/2018
Thanks for saying hi to me every day and asking how I’m doing.
2/2/2018
Thank you for always being able to open the door when you are always busy. Then also for being the nicest person ever. Good Luck with your new job.
2/2/2018

Kamar Leary: Thank you for everything you did for WHS.
2/2/2018
Terra is such a heartwarming person who cares for every student. I always go down to the office and talk to Terra. She will be missed by many.
2/2/2018
Thank you for doing such a great job and being the best secretary anyone could’ve asked for!
2/2/2018

You helped out a lot; thanks for everything.
2/2/2018
Thanks for always being so cheerful and brightening everyone’s day!
2/2/2018
Thank you Terra for saying “get well soon” whenever I went home sick.
2/2/2018
We’ll miss you soooooooooooooo much and, well, thank you for everything you’ve done at WHS.
2/2/2018
bye Terra; me and Keegan will miss seeing you and coming in to the office to make our days better!!!!! Stay in touch with us please.
2/2/2018
Thank You Terra For All That You Have Done For Me Over The Years. Me And My Family Will Miss You. Good Luck. – Jared Burg
2/2/2018
Terra, you have always been my favorite secretary since middle school. You are one of the nicest people I have ever met. Thank you for everything that you have done for all of us. You are going to great in the next chapter of your life. I am sad that you are leaving but I’m happy for you. Thank you for proctoring my tests this summer. I’ll send you an announcement! – Jami Kay
2/2/2018
Terra, thank you so much for being my first friend at WHS. Your positive attitude shines throughout the whole school and your presence will be missed by all of us. I know you will do an excellent job in your new role and I am excited for you 🙂 Don’t forget to come say hi and get some treats! Love, Ala
2/2/2018
Terra,you have made my WHS experience infinitely better, and, although I’m sad to see you go, I wish you the best of luck at your new job!
2/2/2018
Whether I need help setting a meeting with Mr. Germundson, turning something in or getting out announcements for Cru, I always had a friend to help at the front desk. Thank you for your help. Enjoy your new line of work!
2/2/2018 

Oh! I love Terra! She is the sweetest and nicest person in the school. She is always happy and offering smiles to everyone. She will be greatly missed!!
2/2/2018
I am really going to miss you! I have known you since middle school and it has been a long time coming but I hope your new job suits you!
2/2/2018
Thank you for being so helpful to me last year and this year! You’ve answered every question I had, gave me your undivided attention, and did your best to get me what I needed. I spent a bit of time hanging out in the office last year with Whitney W. (so much that you got our names mixed up) and I’ll sincerely miss you. Good luck at your next job!
2/2/2018
Dear Terra, I will miss hanging out with you in the morning. I will miss you and I hope you have fun at you new job. I will also miss how you made us smile.
2/2/2018

Congratulations on your new venture, Terra! It’s been so wonderful seeing you everyday and I know your passion and advocacy will go far. -Veitz
2/2/2018
We will all miss you! Your smile always brightened my day 🙂
2/2/2018
Thank you, Terra, for being incredibly helpful and supportive of all the students here at Williston High School. You’re effort and care for us is evident and greatly appreciated. We will all miss you!
2/2/2018
Thank you, Terra, for always being so cheerful and positive. You are willing to help in any situation and if it is beyond you, you are so kind in saying so. You are irreplaceable! I will miss you so, so very much! Please keep in touch! <3 LeAnne
2/2/2018
Good luck in your future adventures!

2/2/2018
Thanks for being such a bright light at WHS!
2/2/2018
Terra will be missed by all!! Her smiling face made WHS an even better place to be. She was always so warm and welcoming. She will be irreplaceable! We will miss you Terra! Good luck 🙂
2/2/2018
Terra, you have brightened so many days and helped so many people, both students and staff, feel welcomed at WHS. You are one of the sweetest people in the world, and we wish you all the best!
2/2/2018
You’re my favorite Terra!! You always make me feel welcome and pick me up when I’m down, but I’m happy you’re pursuing another career 🙂 You will be missed.
2/1/2018
don’t leave… we will miss you
2/1/2018
Terra is a bright light for me every day. She is a smile when I have a hard time finding one!
2/1/2018
bye terra we will miss you -sky
2/1/2018
Terra is one of the most kindest, caring people I know. She always has a smile and a “Good Morning!” I know that her new career path will be great for her but Eckert is definitely gaining a wonderful employee and person. She will truly be missed here at WHS!!!!!
2/1/2018
It has truly been a delight to work with you Terra. You somehow managed to make every single person in this building feel special and important. Thank you!
2/1/2018
Terra, I will miss your warm and welcoming smile! Even on my toughest days, the way you greet me with a smile and positive, upbeat comment makes me feel instantly better! I’m excited that you are moving on to a new career, but I’m also sad that you are leaving the school! You have been such a huge asset to WHS!!! You will be missed!

2/5/2018

Thank you for your never-ending smiles and great attitude. You have handled every situation with professionalism, calmness, and complete follow-through on every task. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and utmost demonstration of God’s hands and feet. You will be missed. Terra, you are one in a million.

Here’s a final share, from Cassandra Webb to Terra Ellingson: