Ephrata Area School District -

Students are showing their patriotism today, as well as honoring the brave first responders who keep our community safe on a daily basis. #MountsPride #PatriotDay

We’re feeling the #MountsPride! Tonight, EHS alum Olivia Schlinkman is attending and covering the Presidential Debate as an official journalist from West Chester University. Way to go, Olivia! Learn more: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/harris-trump-debate-philadelphia-college-journalists/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRSk1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVG6pTiRyWnmocvbYFV1K7_6TfRuEw_qwsW5hnLkqaZjNrpJpXsmXz6YAA_aem_VRpCdxHlhbxsevWhBHSVpQ

Check out all of the free early learning activities we have coming up for our youngest Mountaineers and their families.

Akron Elementary is the next EASD school to get a super cool book vending machine, thanks to the Ephrata Area Education Foundation. Students will earn tokens throughout the school year to select books to take home and keep for themselves - https://youtu.be/MpM4mKKiO_A

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.

It’s been great seeing so many families this morning joining in the First Day of School festivities!

Our youngest Mountaineers have arrived and are ready to kick off a great school year!

Welcome back, Mountaineers!

The EHS Class of 2025 is continuing the tradition of Senior Sunrise to kick off an amazing school year!

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 💜🐕‍🦺💛🐕‍🦺💜

We officially kicked off the school year with staff. There is much excitement among the team as we look forward to students' first day on Monday. It's going to be another great school year!

Join us in wishing a warm Mountaineer welcome to all new Ephrata Area School District staff, including these new educators. We are excited for all staff to return and look forward to students' first day on Monday, August 26!

These students are headed to the state FFA Convention at Penn State tomorrow. Today, they are practicing a variety of horse handling techniques before demonstrating their skills to the convention judges. Good luck and have fun, Mountaineers!

Does the last day of school bring a smile to you face like Bentley? Thanks for a great school year, Mountaineers!

REMINDER! Tomorrow - June 6 - is the last day of school! Dismissal Times: Middle School: 11:55 AM High School: 12:00 PM Elementary Schools: 12:40 PM Intermediate School: 12:45 PM Breakfast will be served. Lunch will be served to students in Grades 1-6 only.

Our 4th Grade EASD MUSIC MOUNTAINEERS are excited to move on to the 5th grade orchestra next year!

Due to severe weather conditions in the forecast for this evening, graduation will be postponed to Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 PM at War Memorial Field. We will continue to monitor the forecast for Thursday and make any decisions about additional adjustments by noon tomorrow.

What a win for our EHS Quiz Bowl team! They are the WGAL BrainBusters grand champions! Watch the finale here: https://www.wgal.com/.../wgal-8-brain-busters.../60962108 Congrats, Mountaineers!