East Palestine City School District

Our Bulldogs have been hard at work getting creative today, and we absolutely love it!

If you're already planning for next week, be sure to check out our Food Services website. We have updated the breakfast and lunch menus for next week!
https://myepschools.nutrislice.com/

Unleash Your Inner Artist, Bulldogs! With the world outside looking like a beautiful white canvas, it's the perfect day to create your own masterpieces indoors! Grab your crayons, paints, or whatever you have, and let's get artistic! Show us your best bulldog! Snap a picture of your bulldog and send it either through messenger or email (Allison.Oltmann@myepschools.org) and we'll share with all of Bulldog Country!

Due to the extreme cold forecasted for tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, East Palestine Schools will be CLOSED. Have a wonderful, warm weekend and we'll see you Monday!

We're here and ready to serve our Bulldog Family! Stop by our drive thru food pick up until 1 pm today! Pull around to the M9 door at the back of the middle school - we promise service with a smile!

Hey there EPHS! Are you feeling a little confused about ordering your 2025-2026 Yearbook? We have become aware that some have been receiving emails from our prior partner (Jostens). This year's yearbook should be ordered through our current partner, Lifetouch! https://ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID: 15484526

Due to the ongoing winter weather, East Palestine Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29. We know the extreme weather makes things difficult, so we’re hosting a drive-thru lunch pick-up for our students! Swing by the MS-9 door at the back of the middle school between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to grab a bagged lunch. Stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and we hope to see you back in the classrooms soon!

Staying inside where it’s warm today, Bulldogs? Turn your kitchen into a Hot Cocoa Science Lab! This is a fun, delicious way to practice your "Scientist Skills" while sipping on a warm treat. The Experiment: Which topping will melt the fastest in your hot cocoa? 1️⃣ Before you drop them in, guess which will disappear first: a giant marshmallow, mini marshmallows, or a piece of chocolate? 2️⃣ Drop your toppings in at the same time and watch closely! 3️⃣ Does the heat from the cocoa change the shape of the topping? What else do you notice? 4️⃣ Which one won the race? 5️⃣ Enjoy!!

With our school closure tomorrow, that means the EPMS Boys Basketball Game has been canceled.

Even though we miss having everyone in the halls, the weather isn't cooperating just yet. East Palestine Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, January 28th. We’re building quite the streak here - stay warm & safe, EP!

Join the East Palestine Girls Softball Association (EPGSA) for a great season on the diamond.

📅 Registration Dates & Times
All registrations take place at Cornerstone Ins. Agency (40 N. Market Street):

Sat, Jan 31: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sun, Feb 8: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wed, Feb 11: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 21: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sun, Mar 1: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Note: A $5.00 late fee applies after March 1st!)

💰 Registration Fees
Instructional League 8U (Ages 7 & 8): $30
10U & 12U Leagues: $50
15U Division: $75
Make checks payable to EPGSA

✅ Eligibility & Requirements
Age: Must be 7 by Sept 1, 2026, and 15 or younger by Dec 31, 2025.

Residency: Must reside in the East Palestine School District or attend EP Schools

Fundraising: Families can choose to pay an additional $15.00 fee OR volunteer for a 2-hour concession shift during upcoming club volleyball tournaments (Feb 1, Feb 22, or March 15).

*This is not a school-run program; questions can be directed to Kevin McKinstry at (330) 853-2290

East Palestine Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th, due to the extreme cold. Stay safe, stay cozy, and we'll see you when the thermometer climbs back up!

Have you seen the latest notes on the EPMS Kindness Wall? We are fully up and running with You Uplift, and the momentum is amazing, thanks to new screens placed throughout the building.

A huge project like this requires a team effort. We are so grateful to Cody Cooper for his tech expertise and to Pamela Marshall from East Liverpool Hospital and the Bonnie Hoppel Grant for their essential support.

Let’s keep the kind words coming, Bulldogs! Log on and leave a shout-out today.
https://youuplift.com/east-palestine-middle-kindness-wall/

Wrestling Update!
The wrestling tournament scheduled for this Saturday (1/24/2026) at EPHS has been canceled due to the severe cold weather expected that morning.

Some of our EPHS students were hard at work mastering life-saving skills! These Bulldogs were participating in American Heart Association CPR training to earn their official certifications.

Not only are they learning how to respond in an emergency, but these certifications also count as vital credentials toward their high school graduation. We are so proud of their commitment to their futures and our community!

The Friends of the Library are back with their annual Souper Bowl Day, and you’re invited! February 7th at 2 p.m.

Bring a pot of your favorite soup to share, along with the recipe. The Friends will be collecting all the entries to create a special take-home recipe booklet for everyone!

They are honored to welcome this year’s guest speakers: EP football legends Owen and John Jurjavcic. The library will handle the beverages, desserts, and paper products—all they need is you (and your soup!). Call the library to register today: (330) 426-3778

Words have power, and our EPMS students know how to use them!
We are so impressed by our Power of the Pen District Team and their dedication to the craft of writing. Great job!

Join us in celebrating Maggie May and Aaliyah Fristik, who have earned their spots at the Regional competition! Way to go, girls!

Well, I think we all knew it would happen eventually - we are officially too cool for school! Due to the extreme cold temperatures, the East Palestine School District will be closed tomorrow, January 20th. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the cozy day at home!

What makes East Palestine special? Our people.
This past weekend, our community came together to celebrate the latest class of inductees into the Distinguished Hall of Fame—individuals who represent the very best of Bulldog pride, hard work, and dedication.

The celebration kicked off Friday night at center court during the boys' basketball game, where the crowd gave a warm homecoming welcome to our honorees. The festivities continued Saturday with a beautiful Induction Luncheon, where we shared stories of the legacies these legends have built.

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026: ⭐ The 2009 4x100m State Champion Team (Dalton Cope, Jeff Farkas, Trevor Patterson, Shane Peterson & Coach Jim Young) ⭐ Alexandra Casi ⭐ Lori Montgomery-Cascio ⭐ Mrs. Elma Sutherin ⭐ Sgt. Robert Wirks ⭐ DJ Yokley

To our inductees: Thank you for showing our students what is possible with Bulldog spirit.
To our community: Thank you for showing up to honor these incredible individuals and making this weekend so memorable.

📸 Relive the weekend and see the full photo gallery here: https://eastpalestineoh.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/24805946