Ephrata High School -

The annual student vs. staff Bocce Bowl took place yesterday. This tradition is a favorite for all who are involved! Great job, Mountaineers!

Our Mountaineers had a strong showing at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair over the weekend! The following first place winners are now moving on to the state level of competition at Penn State University in May:
Claire Altemos
Kaelyn Bronson
Emily Comerford
Anthony Froggatt
Kiera Navarich
Tetyana Nebelyuk
Anna Weidman
Zoe Keller
GO MOUNTS!

Resolutions Galore! From athletics and academics to FFA and Be The E, students, staff and parents were recognized tonight for many impressive achievements. Congrats, Mountaineers!

Shout out to our amazing team of EASD School Counselors and the important work they do to support our students!

Today, Ephrata High School students in the Women in STEM Club led Highland second-graders in a fun, hands-on science lesson to create "lava lamps" and discuss density - sparking curiosity and inspiring future STEM leaders.

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.

Cloister FFA members had a fantastic showing at the PA Farm Show and 97th FFA Mid-Winter Convention. Members proudly received their official FFA jackets, while several seniors earned the prestigious Keystone Degree, the highest honor in Pennsylvania FFA.

We also celebrate a Cloister FFA family recognized with a Special Parent Award for the incredible achievement of having all five children earn the Keystone Degree.

Congratulations to all on these outstanding accomplishments!

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

Yet another, wonderful way to celebrate the season! Congratulations to our students selected for the LLMEA County Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Their hard work and commitment truly shine, and we’re proud to see them represent our school and community. Bravo to all!

Join us in congratulating our newest crew of Attollo Scholars!
Attollo is a six-week program for juniors centered around key pillars including mindset, resilience, accountability, and more. At EHS, students committed to 5:30 AM sessions, completed mock interviews, and proved that hard work makes the impossible possible. PLUS - they each can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes, a feat only 4% of people in the world can accomplish.
Well done!, Mountaineers! You make us proud!

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!

Please donate today to EAEF - https://mtyc.co/i42efg

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

EHS student leaders and advisors recently attended the Unified Sports Summit at Penn State Harrisburg to share how our inclusive teams are growing and to connect with other schools across PA. Special Olympics supports over 500 PA schools and 12,000+ nationwide, building inclusive communities through sports like Unified Bocce and Unified Track. EASD is proud to be a Unified Champion School, promoting leadership, teamwork, and inclusion every day!

We’re proud to announce that three seniors — Susannah Schelling, Ali Heisey, and Sebastian Rios — have been selected to perform in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Choir following highly competitive auditions featuring top vocalists and musicians from across the region.
This January, they’ll represent EHS at District 7 Choir at Big Springs High School, where the area’s most accomplished high school vocalists will come together for an intensive rehearsal and concert experience under the direction of a guest conductor.
Susannah and Ali were both selected as Sopranos, and Sebastian earned one of only two accompanist spots — an incredible accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding achievements and wishing them continued success as they represent our school with pride!

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!

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!

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