Last night's School Board meeting was full of highlights! Directors approved full-day Kindergarten for 25-26, celebrated music and athletics achievements, highlighted Ag Mechanics and Student Tutoring, and honored "Be The E" staff. Plus, directors were recognized for School Board Recognition Month.
Exciting news from EIS! This year, they hosted their very first Spelling Bee, and the top four spellers advanced to a virtual regional challenge hosted by WITF, competing against over 200 participants!
We’re thrilled to share that out of 33 students who qualified for the Grand Championship Bee, Diamond Wratto (5th Grade, EIS) earned a spot! The Grand Championship Bee will take place on March 15, 2025 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
Join us in cheering on Diamond and celebrating this incredible achievement! #MountsPride #EASDLifeReady
Congrats to our EHS wrestling team who were just named L-L League Section Champions!
Fulton Elementary School third-graders made real-world connections to their reading theme of 'The Sea' and their Clean Water Cornerstone during a visit from Environmental Protection Agency scuba divers today. Students were highly engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and deepened their understanding in meaningful ways.
The EIS Kindness Challenge, organized by students who are part of "Leaders of the Future Generation," was a week-long event. It was particularly meaningful that students from Mrs. McQuate’s Life Skills class participated in the activities!
EHS Senior Kylie Thomas was recently awarded an Honorable Mention in the Illustrators of the Future Contest - https://writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest. You make us proud, Kylie! Well done!
Our first year in the @inventitforward Invention Convention was a success! Out of 500+ PA entries, THREE EASD teams were named among the top 21 in the STATE! These students will compete on Feb. 12 for a spot in the June National Convention. Congrats & Good Luck, Mountaineers!
After finishing the book "Rap A Tap Tap" and learning all about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Akron Kindergartners taped pennies to the soles of their sneakers or brought their own tap shoes to participate in their very own tap class today! Look at that focus and determination! Great job, Mountaineers!
We are proud to again be a part of GIANT Feeding School Kids initiative. Since 2021, over $19,000 has been provided to help ensure all EASD students have adequate access to meals. Now – March 31 "round up at the register" to help support this worthy cause!
Nothing but smiles on Mountaineer Pride Fridays!
Happy New Year! It was great to kick off 2025 with so many smiling faces today!
Our facility dogs Bentley and Izzy are extra cozy on the job today in their holiday jammies!
Join us in congratulating these Mountaineers who completed the six-week Attollo program, meeting before school at 6AM three times a week, and focusing on the Six Pillars – Strong Mind, Competition, Resiliency, Accountability, Sacrifice, and Finishing Strong. Students set individualized plans of action and can now also solve the Rubiks Cube in under two minutes. IMPRESSIVE! Students shared they feel empowered by their hard work and dedication and “feel like they can accomplish anything.” #MountsPride #EASDLifeReady
These amazing Mountaineers - along with many classmates not pictured - hosted another fantastic Holiday Open House today with a variety of items they crafted themselves. This annual event features the work of EHS students in our life skills, autistic support, and Bridges classes. Students also use their communication and customer service skills to tour all shoppers through the open house and their math skills at the final point-of-sale station. Great job, Mountaineers!
Over the last 17 years, students in grades 5-8, who are part of the Leo Club, collected 1,929 cold weather accessories for those in need. Well done, Mountaineers!
Elementary students enjoyed a holiday breakfast for lunch. Just look at those smiles! Clay students thought this was a perfect reason to also wear PJs to school! Good thinking, Mountaineers!
#EASDLifeReady Mountaineers give back! Akron Elementary School fourth-graders recently took their annual trip to Dutch-Way to spend the money they earned during a special Reading Day on items they will donate to Ephrata Area Social Services. #MountsPride
Congratulations to all 2024-25 EHS inductees to the National Honor Society!
Congratulations to our recent District 7 Band, Orchestra, and Chorus students. These Mountaineers completed a rigorous audition process to earn this recognition and participation in the PMEA D7 ensembles who will perform in January.
