Ephrata Middle School -

Our students continue to benefit from the amazing programs offered by Lone Oak Therapeutic & Educational Services. Sessions focus on a variety of #EASDLifeReady skills and dispositions which benefit students well beyond the barn and the classroom. Well done, Mountaineers!

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!

What a beautiful fall day for the annual 4th grade field trip to the Ephrata Cloister. Students will use what learned today to reflect upon and answer the question: How has PA changed over time?

This week kicked off the fall preschool session at EHS. High school students in early childhood courses lead a variety of learning sessions to help these young Mountaineers get ready for Kindergarten, from name interactive recognition/spelling activities to sensory crafts and much more!

With a little mud and a lot of sunshine, 7th graders are super engaged in their annual Cocalico Creek stream study as part of their year-long Cornerstone project to answer the question: How do civilizations develop and sustain themselves? Great work, Mountaineers!

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 💜🐕‍🦺💛🐕‍🦺💜

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!

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.

A graduation highlight every year is the nostalgic elementary walk when grads are energetically congratulated by younger Mountaineers and special moments with past teachers are revisited.

This afternoon, we hosted our annual Retirement Reception to celebrate 13 beloved Mountaineers and over 323 years of combined service to EASD! Congratulations and best wishes in retirement. See all of our retirees here: https://youtu.be/qonOArER3Y8

Today, 8th graders exhibited many #EASDLifeReady traits during their final Cornerstone presentations, which are done “Shark Tank” style in front of a panel of five business leaders. Well done, Mountaineers!

Meet our newest Mountaineer! Bentley joined the team today as our newest facility dog.

Our annual EASD ESL picnic was a huge success! 40+ families attended and brought food to share, local organizations shared how they can help families thrive, and games were organized by EHS Leo Club students. Thanks to our ESL families and staff who make this a successful event each year!

Over 70 students in grades 6-8 received Mountaineer Recognition Awards today for embodying #EASDLifeReady traits and going above and beyond this school year. Congrats!

Reminder to register by May 30 for any summer enrichment sessions: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3879/EASD/4262545/2024_Summer_Enrichment.pdf

There is no school for students tomorrow Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable long weekend!