School Board Directors learned about Mystery Science from many bright kindergartners! Well done!
Kindergarten registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year! Visit www.easdpa.org/kindergarten and register early to get a free t-shirt!
History came alive for our 4th graders! As part of their study of Pennsylvania history and the Ephrata Cloister, volunteers from the local historical society recently visit Fulton Elementary to provide hands-on learning experiences and a glimpse into what life was like when Ephrata was founded.
Shout out to our amazing team of EASD School Counselors and the important work they do to support our students!
EASD is proud to partner once again with Blue Ridge for their annual Touch a Heart campaign. Our students created heartfelt, handmade cards filled with personal messages that will be delivered to local nursing home residents, veterans, and soldiers serving overseas - spreading kindness, gratitude, and connection near and far.
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 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.
Classrooms across EASD are filled with festive, holiday-inspired learning today! It’s wonderful to see the holiday spirit shining so brightly in our schools.
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!
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
#EASDLifeReady In Action: Fulton 4th graders are participating in a collaborative Socratic seminar to deepen their understanding of the book "Fish in a Tree" through thoughtful questioning, active listening, and the respectful exchange of diverse perspectives.
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!
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!
