Ephrata Area School District -

It's a sweet ending to a week filled with many staff development sessions and activities all geared to best prepare students for success on their first day and all school year long! We can't wait to see students on Monday! Thank you to DQ for their donation of frozen treats!

Thank you to Victory Church of Ephrata for their generous donation! They provided NINE BOXES filled with sneakers, backpacks, socks and more for students in need. Thank you!

Our students' NASA TechRise payload has been launched into the South Dakota stratosphere! It's now retrieved and students will receive it back this year to use the flight data to measure changes in ultraviolet and thermal radiation. Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-techrise-student-payloads-explore-new-heights

We are proud to have Battelle for Kids VP Jamie Meade working with our staff today and digging deep into our goals of Belonging & Hope for all students and staff.

Welcome back, Mountaineer staff! It’s going to be a great school year!

Thank you to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for naming EASD one of 27 PA grant recipients to further our literacy programs. Learn more: https://dgliteracy.org/grant-programs/?#youth-literacy-grants

A third assistant principal - Mrs. Mary Wildasin - has joined the administrative team at Ephrata High School. As enrollment at Ephrata High School is nearing an all-time high, a third assistant principal will allow for greater support to meet student needs, whether related to special education, attendance interventions, or behavioral incidents. “Mrs. Wildasin was clearly a good fit to join our administrative team. Her views on student learning and classroom management, as well has her experience with a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), all aligned with our current practices and goals,” shared EHS Principal Dr. Scott Galen. “Additionally, all references for Mrs. Wildasin spoke highly of her student-centered values and ability to build relationships. Her overall experience positively impacting students’ educational journeys and interacting with school families will provide a valued perspective at EHS and EASD,” he concluded.

Please give these new staff members a warm welcome to the Mountaineer family!

Show your Mountaineer Pride at the Barnstormers game this Saturday! All EASD students and staff are free! Check your email for more information.

Welcome back, paraeducators! These individuals work selflessly to support our students and staff in countless ways. Thanks for all you do! Learn more about the role of a paraeducator and current opportunities on the HR page of http://easdpa.org.

It's been a great week at Band Camp! We can't wait to see the talent and creativity of the Ephrata High School Marching Unit this year!

How cool that Ms. Dagen's grandmother attended high school 70 years ago in the same building where she now teaches second grade! Fun Fact: Highland Elementary School was EHS from 1927 until 1961!

Thank you to the community of Eberbach, Germany (Ephrata's sister city) for hosting EHS students during their summer exchange trip. Students enjoyed countless cultural learning experiences! We now look forward to October when German students will visit EASD.

Celebrating Public Education: Members of the track team attended the board meeting tonight and received resolutions for their record-setting season. Additionally, Sophie Burkey was recognized for winning the county FFA Creed Speaking contest, placing second at the regional event, and qualifying for the statewide event this month at Penn State University.

EHS students are the first to dismiss on the last day of the school year!

Thanks for a great 2022-2023 school year! Today's Early Dismissal Times: Middle School: 11:55 AM High School: 12:00 PM Elementary Schools: 12:40 PM Intermediate School: 12:45 PM Best wishes for a happy and safe summer break!

Congrats Class of 2023!

How many famous Pennsylvanians can you name? Part of fourth graders’ yearlong Cornerstone, students districtwide are wrapping up their projects this week with creative public presentations to classmates, staff & family members.

MORE GREAT NEWS! The Unified Track & Field Team placed second at the regional meet and took home the silver medal. #MountsPride #MountaineerMoment

Are you a parent or guardian of an incoming @EIMSMounts 5th grader? Join us for an EIS information session on Wednesday, May 31 at either 11AM or 7PM. Students are welcome to attend the evening session, and a tour of the school will follow.