Ephrata Area School District -

The votes are counted and secrets are safe…for now! Find out TONIGHT at the Homecoming football game who takes the crown and what our mascot’s new name will be!

A big thank-you to members of the the local VFW Auxiliary for visiting Fulton Elementary School today! Every year they share an important lesson on flag history and etiquette — and today, 4th graders even got hands-on practicing their flag folding technique. ❤️🤍💙

School pride never tasted so good! 💜💛 Our cafeterias are dishing out purple and gold cauliflower — because even our veggies are team players!

Authentic Learning in Action!
Fifth-grade students are taking part in a hands-on Tipi Raising and Storytelling event with renowned author and storyteller Robin Moore. Together, they are building a 16-foot Cheyenne Tipi and exploring how Native Americans used the natural world with respect and creativity. This experience brings their curriculum to life and deepens learning through history, culture, and teamwork.

This week, a group of Akron Elementary students had a special opportunity to learn from members of the EHS Football Team! The athletes shared #EASDLifeReady lessons that go beyond the field—about teamwork, grit, resilience, and more! From working together toward a common goal to lifting each other up during challenges, our students gained valuable insights into what it means to lead with character and persevere. Big thanks to the EHS players for being positive role models and showing our younger students how hard work and teamwork can inspire success on and off the field. GO MOUNTS!

Exciting news! Last year, groups of elementary and EIS students participated in short writing contests with Young Writers. The challenge? Create a story or poem in 100 words or less based on a theme. Out of hundreds (even thousands) of entries nationwide, many EASD students are now published authors! We're so proud of their creativity and hard work!

Happy Mountaineer Pride Day! 💜💛 Our schools are shining in a sea of purple and gold today—and the pride is unstoppable!”

REMINDER: EASD schools and offices will be closed Friday, August 29 & Monday, September 1. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing weekend!

HIGH FIVE! We did it! Great job this week, Mountaineers! See you back on Tuesday!

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Educators are engaged and energized to bring another inspiring school year to students!

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.

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.

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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.

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.