REMINDER: EASD schools and offices will be closed Friday, August 29 & Monday, September 1. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing weekend!
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
Labor Day 2025
HIGH FIVE! We did it! Great job this week, Mountaineers! See you back on Tuesday!
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
Thanks for a great start to the school year
On National Dog Day we’re celebrating our two amazing Facility Dogs, Izzy and Bentley, who bring comfort and joy to everyone they meet. Bentley works hard every day reminding us what true loyalty looks like, while Izzy… well, let’s just say she’s balancing her time between her Facility Dog duties and moonlighting at Penn State. Rumor has it she’s working on her degree in “Advanced Belly Rub Studies” with a minor in Treat Negotiations. Thank you, Izzy and Bentley, for the pawsitive impact you make every single day!
Throwback to their interview training video from last school year - https://youtu.be/_MVr6iuz-5E?si=DXY7mdMCAO1O5Gt8
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Our Kindergarteners are off to a wonderful first day! They’re making new friends, settling into their classrooms, and already beginning the exciting journey of learning and growing together this year.
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Tonight was the first school board meeting of the year, which included resolutions recognizing the following students’ athletic achievements.
- Kaliana Auchey and Emma Zimmerman – All-State Softball
- Sophia Rivera – Track & Field All-American
- Camryn Simes – All-State Baseball
Congratulations, Mountaineers!
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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There were countless smiles and energetic high-fives this morning! We are happy to report all students have arrived safely and the 2025-2026 school year is officially underway! Let's make it a great one!
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Mountaineer family! Look for him at sporting events, in our schools, and throughout the community!
11 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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A special thank you to Ryan Rydzewski & Gregg Behr for sharing their blueprint for learning and motivating our staff to embody LRG traits to “Be The E” every day.
11 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Educators are engaged and energized to bring another inspiring school year to students!
11 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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It's been a fantastic start to the week with our incredible teachers back in school! This afternoon, we’ll all come together for our official District Opening—the perfect way to kick off a great school year before we welcome students back on Monday.
11 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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EASD Athletics stands on a strong foundation — built by student-athletes who lead with heart. Recent grads and team captains reflected on what defines us: accountability, decision-making, respect, and making a positive impact. Now it’s your turn to get involved! Whether on the field, in the stands, or behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone in our programs.

https://youtu.be/QgzoGPYBDqs?si=o4KSwYWMSOFybj01
about 1 month ago, Ephrata Area School District
Congratulations to all of our June School Board Resolution recipients! From impressive athletic accomplishments to academic honors at the state and national levels, it was a pleasure to recognize so many deserving Mountaineers at the final board meeting of the 2024–25 school year.
2 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
June Board Resolution Recipients
Best wishes to rising EHS senior Breelyn Beyer who is headed to Germany this week! This competitive scholarship program includes a three-week educational and cultural immersion experience for high-achieving students of German through the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Breelyn qualified with earning high scores on the National German Exam and meeting a range of eligibility criteria, including a comprehensive interview conducted solely in German. During the trip, she will attend classes at a local academic high school, live with host families, and participate in cultural excursions. The program fosters language learning and cross-cultural understanding through homestays, classroom integration, and supervised field trips.
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Yes another reason to celebrate today... Mr. Marvin Sauder has been an EASD bus drive for 50 year - FIFTY YEARS - and today he drove his final routes! Please join us in thanking and congratulating Mr. Sauder!
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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So long to our youngest Mountaineers! Thanks for a great school year!
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Our first round of last day dismissals are complete! What a send off! Best wishes for a safe & relaxing summer, EMS & EHS!
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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More Mountaineers had another grand arrival today. And how cool...on the last day of school! Congrats to these Akron Elementary students who earned this special experience from the school PTO.
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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After a long weekend, it was a great start to the week recognizing students in grades 5-8 with Mountaineer Achievement Awards! These students are celebrated for a variety of successes this school year. Congratulations, Mountaineers!
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Please join us in celebrating our record-breaking Senior Awards Night! An incredible $1,980,050 was awarded to graduating EHS seniors — a total that is hard to match, not just locally, but across the state and possibly the nation. We are beyond grateful for our generous community and the amazing support behind our students’ futures.
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Our 5th Graders wowed us today with an incredible showcase of their Cornerstone Projects, each one highlighting a career of their choice! From professional athletes and chefs to veterinarians and an Air Force pilot, these young scholars dove deep into research, crafted thoughtful presentations, and confidently shared their work with family, classmates, and school leaders.
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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