40 student teams recently competed in the annual EASD K'NEX Challenge to design a prototype that addresses a real-world problem related to infrastructure, transportation, or urban development. The goal is to inspire students to think about how cities, roads, bridges, and systems can be built or improved to be more efficient, sustainable, and accessible. Teams from EIS and Akron Elementary School were the top-finishers and will represent EASD next month at the IU13 level of competition. Congrats, Mountaineers!
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
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!
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!
Our facility dogs Bentley and Izzy are extra cozy on the job today in their holiday jammies!
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!
Good morning! We are experiencing districtwide phone difficulties this morning. We expect this issue to be resolved within the next hour or so. In the meantime, the best way to communicate with office staff in each school is to use the following email addresses:
Akron Elementary School – AESAttend@easdpa.org
Clay Elementary Schol – CESAttend@easdpa.org
Fulton Elementary School – FESAttend@easdpa.org
Highland Elementary School – HESAttend@easdpa.org
Ephrata Intermediate School – EISAttend@easdpa.org
Ephrata Middle School – EMSAttend@easdpa.org
Ephrata High School – EHSAttend@easdpa.org
Thank you!
Proud to collaborate with Aurora Institute to share the important work of our Life Ready Graduate journey - https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/making-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-authentic-and-dynamic/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_okGW0isMQMDdhqu0mV7nmm0rov1IF0l-SFPM4AzxLGPSK4YEdjZPSiJ80TISMBe3F1IdHqhU6OxjdW1AUilyU8-hT1Q&_hsmi=335664683&utm_content=335664683&utm_source=hs_email&fbclid=IwY2xjawG7_ohleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUAKdIYx1a4xbky1cbzjY8itZL169AQbmbV7r3ALLD6SawAC-b2i1TH7yw_aem_Dv1R-4U1x-SWTjEzEhtx2w
Welcome back, Mountaineers!
The holidays are upon us and Ephrata Intermediate School Leo Club students are already prepping their Stockings for Soldiers that will be sent overseas later next month. We love seeing these #EASDLifeReady traits in action! Well done, Mountaineers!
The 5th Grade Cornerstone kicked off with nearly 30 community leaders. Students learned about a variety of careers to inspire their “Mounts Run This Town” projects and potentially their future endeavors. Thanks to our amazing community partners for making this possible! Oh, and it was also "Hat Day!" 😀
Ephrata Intermediate School students are learning what it means to be an EASD Future Driven Leader. They look forward to collaborating and inspiring their classmates this school year.
Tis the season for Corny Days! This annual event engages sixth-graders in a variety of science and math activities to learn ALL the ways that corn serves us. Thank you to the many community partners and the Ephrata Area Education Foundation for continuing to make this event so successful.
As National School Lunch Week comes to an end, we are sending a loud SHOUT-OUT (and an "AHOY, MATEY") to our amazing food service staff! Thank you for all you do!
This morning, Officer Hirneisen is spending time with 6th graders to review a variety of topics, including bike safety, bus rules, and more! Most importantly, many meaningful connections are being established! #MountsPride
The August School Board Resolutions included student athlete Softball Coaches Association state honors, Dr. Laura Mandell earning a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, and School Board members’ recognition for many commendable years of service.
Congratulations to the following staff who recently celebrated Mountaineer Milestone Anniversaries with EASD.
The summer months are always busy with new staff interviews. We are especially thrilled with these two hires - https://youtu.be/_MVr6iuz-5E
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