Ephrata Area School District -

A great way to wrap up a terrific first week of school… Dr. Hornberger is inspiring EIS students to “dream big, be kind & work hard!” Best wishes for a safe & enjoyable Labor Day weekend! We look forward to seeing students back on Tues, Sept. 5.

Our new mobile app is ready! Visit your app store & search Ephrata Area School District to download. Choose to enable push notifications for specific schools, integrate school & athletic calendars with your personal calendars, access school menus & more. https://youtu.be/MjN5cE3Oka0

What a great way to wrap up the first day of the school year with a school board resolution to senior softball pitcher Ellie Meier who was named to the PA High School Softball Coaches Association ‘23 All-State Second Team, among a list of additional local athletic achievements.

These smiling students checked off the first day of the 23-24 school year! Well done, Mountaineers!

Our youngest learners have now arrived and are ready for a fantastic school year! #MountsPride

Happy First Day Of School, Mountaineers! There were already lots of smiles this morning to kick off the school year!

The annual Senior Sunrise brought a large crowd and much #MountsPride this morning.

"It's the most wonderful tiiiiiiiime of the year!" We can't wait to see all Mountaineers on Monday, August 28 for the first day of school! Check your inbox, our website, or the parent/student portals for answers to many back-to-school FAQ's! See you Monday!

REMINDER! Please log in to the parent/student portal to double-check all bus schedules before Monday!

It's a sweet ending to a week filled with many staff development sessions and activities all geared to best prepare students for success on their first day and all school year long! We can't wait to see students on Monday! Thank you to DQ for their donation of frozen treats!

Thank you to Victory Church of Ephrata for their generous donation! They provided NINE BOXES filled with sneakers, backpacks, socks and more for students in need. Thank you!

Our students' NASA TechRise payload has been launched into the South Dakota stratosphere! It's now retrieved and students will receive it back this year to use the flight data to measure changes in ultraviolet and thermal radiation. Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-techrise-student-payloads-explore-new-heights

We are proud to have Battelle for Kids VP Jamie Meade working with our staff today and digging deep into our goals of Belonging & Hope for all students and staff.

Welcome back, Mountaineer staff! It’s going to be a great school year!

Thank you to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for naming EASD one of 27 PA grant recipients to further our literacy programs. Learn more: https://dgliteracy.org/grant-programs/?#youth-literacy-grants

A third assistant principal - Mrs. Mary Wildasin - has joined the administrative team at Ephrata High School. As enrollment at Ephrata High School is nearing an all-time high, a third assistant principal will allow for greater support to meet student needs, whether related to special education, attendance interventions, or behavioral incidents. “Mrs. Wildasin was clearly a good fit to join our administrative team. Her views on student learning and classroom management, as well has her experience with a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), all aligned with our current practices and goals,” shared EHS Principal Dr. Scott Galen. “Additionally, all references for Mrs. Wildasin spoke highly of her student-centered values and ability to build relationships. Her overall experience positively impacting students’ educational journeys and interacting with school families will provide a valued perspective at EHS and EASD,” he concluded.

Please give these new staff members a warm welcome to the Mountaineer family!

Show your Mountaineer Pride at the Barnstormers game this Saturday! All EASD students and staff are free! Check your email for more information.

Welcome back, paraeducators! These individuals work selflessly to support our students and staff in countless ways. Thanks for all you do! Learn more about the role of a paraeducator and current opportunities on the HR page of http://easdpa.org.

It's been a great week at Band Camp! We can't wait to see the talent and creativity of the Ephrata High School Marching Unit this year!