Akron Elementary students who filled their “Mounts Card” by making positive choices earned a special visit from Cliff! They celebrated with fun activities, including a dance party. Congratulations to these Mountaineers on their well-earned reward!
Another Reading Olympics in the books!
• 42 students
• 7 teams
• 56 competition questions
• 159 total books finished
• 161 days preparing and practicing
• 33,947 pages read
After three playoff rounds, here are the results:
First Place – The Last Chapter (EIS) – 27 points (Tie-Breaker Win)
Second Place – The Reading Renegades (HES) – 25 points
Third Place – The Title Titans (AES) – 23 points
Congrats to these deserving Mountaineers and thanks to all who support their love of reading!
• 42 students
• 7 teams
• 56 competition questions
• 159 total books finished
• 161 days preparing and practicing
• 33,947 pages read
After three playoff rounds, here are the results:
First Place – The Last Chapter (EIS) – 27 points (Tie-Breaker Win)
Second Place – The Reading Renegades (HES) – 25 points
Third Place – The Title Titans (AES) – 23 points
Congrats to these deserving Mountaineers and thanks to all who support their love of reading!
Thank you to our generous community and Giant for "rounding up at the register" to help ensure all students are well fed and ready to learn!
If you think their hands are full, you should see their hearts! 💜💛 Thank you to our team of paraprofessionals for the meaningful work they do to support our students and staff.
Mountaineers spreading the love... Today, Akron second-graders visited with Maple Farm residents to read stories and decorate cookies. A great time was had by all!💜💛
Kindergarten registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year! Visit www.easdpa.org/kindergarten and register early to get a free t-shirt!
Shout out to our amazing team of EASD School Counselors and the important work they do to support our students!
Now through March 31, round up at the GIANT register to support the Feeding School Kids initiative and help EASD students in need. GIANT will match donations up to $100,000!
REMINDER: There is no school for students on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. Offices will be open.
In this year’s K’Nex Design Challenge, students designed Sustainable Production Machines focused on efficiency and eco-friendly practices. Teams from EASD elementary schools and EIS presented at EIMS, with top teams advancing to the County Challenge at IU13 on Feb. 4. Great work, students!
Thanks to our friends at Hand On House, our kindergarteners were recently able to enjoy special, interactive learning stations to explore the five senses. Big learning for little minds!
Thanks to Next Gen Learning and the EDU Café Podcast for highlighting our ongoing commitment to prepare students for success in an everchanging world - https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/life-ready-graduate-redefining-learning-at-ephrata
Happy New Year, Mountaineers! 2026 is off to a fantastic start with our students and staff back in school today! We are excited for all the learning, successes, and accomplishments that the remainder of the school year will bring.
Akron Elementary School fourth-graders completed their annual outreach project this week to fulfill the grocery lists of local families in need. A special thanks to Dutch-Way for helping to keep this annual tradition going strong.
Shout-out to the Ephrata Elks Lodge for purchasing over $1,000 in grocery gift cards to help EASD families in need. What a generous community we serve! Thank you!
Enjoy the Akron tree lighting festivities on Saturday and see the beautiful ornaments hand-crafted by Akron Elementary School students. Great work, Mountaineers!
Teachers change lives every day—sparking curiosity, building confidence, and shaping the future. Thank you, Lancaster STEM Alliance, for inviting EASD to collaborate on this video project recognizing the amazing work of educators in our region! https://youtu.be/vx0wYAyIZoc?si=8CyM5YkcgWvMn3p1
Celebrating Public Education! At tonight’s school board meeting, Clay Elementary School 2nd graders showcased their Mystery Science projects — creative bird feeder prototypes that highlight hands-on learning and student engagement. Plus! Makenna Heckman was recognized for her golf achievements, and well-deserving staff members received "Be The E" awards.
The fun and learning are sky-high on this half day! From the middle school Clash of Classes to elementary STEAM Days, students are making memories through hands-on, high-energy experiences. A big thank you to the Ephrata Area Education Foundation for helping make these opportunities possible! Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend, Mountaineers. We’ll see you back on Monday!
