We are so grateful for our Unlocking Potential Mentorship program at EPMS! Each month, amazing community members volunteer their time to mentor our Bulldogs, sharing wisdom and leaving a lasting imprint on their lives.
A huge thank you to the United Way of Northern Columbiana County for sponsoring this program and helping us invest in our students' futures. It’s truly a team effort to help every Bulldog reach their full potential!
A huge thank you to the United Way of Northern Columbiana County for sponsoring this program and helping us invest in our students' futures. It’s truly a team effort to help every Bulldog reach their full potential!
The countdown is officially on! In exactly seven days, the East Palestine Drama Club takes the stage for their production of The Little Mermaid. Our talented students have been working tirelessly to bring this Disney classic to life, and you won’t want to miss the magic!
📍 Where: EPHS Auditorium
📅 When: 3/20 - 7 p.m., 3/21 - 7 p.m. and 3/22 - 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/myepschools or at the door
We can't wait to see you "Under the Sea!"
📍 Where: EPHS Auditorium
📅 When: 3/20 - 7 p.m., 3/21 - 7 p.m. and 3/22 - 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/myepschools or at the door
We can't wait to see you "Under the Sea!"
Attention EPHS:
Wednesday, March 18th is Club & Organization Picture Day! Come prepared with your best smiles!
Wednesday, March 18th is Club & Organization Picture Day! Come prepared with your best smiles!
Sure, it may be March, but we're already thinking ahead to summer.
This summer, we will have a few open positions for summer employment.
*You must be 18 no later than Monday, June 22nd.
*You must have graduated; currently enrolled students cannot be employed by the school district.
*A bank account is required for direct deposit.
*This position requires standing, bending, kneeling, stretching, twisting, and lifting.
*Employees must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
*Employees need to be safety-oriented.
Applications can be found here: https://aptg.co/GlkYKR
This summer, we will have a few open positions for summer employment.
*You must be 18 no later than Monday, June 22nd.
*You must have graduated; currently enrolled students cannot be employed by the school district.
*A bank account is required for direct deposit.
*This position requires standing, bending, kneeling, stretching, twisting, and lifting.
*Employees must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
*Employees need to be safety-oriented.
Applications can be found here: https://aptg.co/GlkYKR
The wait is over!
The EPMS GATE Club has officially launched its first edition of MS News. These students have been hard at work, and it shows!
https://youtu.be/GyzAhfBLkzA
The EPMS GATE Club has officially launched its first edition of MS News. These students have been hard at work, and it shows!
https://youtu.be/GyzAhfBLkzA
What an incredible Friday evening at the EPES Evening of the Arts! Our hallways were transformed into a vibrant gallery, and it was truly heartwarming to see them filled with so many proud families.
Special thanks to Miss Shaner for her incredible vision—she has truly brought our school to life with such beauty and inspiration.
We are so proud of our young artists!
Special thanks to Miss Shaner for her incredible vision—she has truly brought our school to life with such beauty and inspiration.
We are so proud of our young artists!
Join Dr. Rook, Superintendent of East Palestine Schools, along with the building principals, for a *State of the Schools* event on Tuesday, April 14th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the EPHS Auditorium. Expect to receive updates from the administration on the overall district, as well as information on performance, progress, and plans for each district building.
We are excited to share all the great things happening in EP Schools! Mark your calendars now!
We are excited to share all the great things happening in EP Schools! Mark your calendars now!
It has been a whimsical week at EPES! Mrs. McCullough's kindergarten class transformed into the Cat in the Hat, and we think they nailed the look!
Read Across America Week is our time to come together as a community to celebrate the joy of books and the magic of a great story.
Read Across America Week is our time to come together as a community to celebrate the joy of books and the magic of a great story.
Huge congratulations are in order for our very own Girls’ Varsity Basketball Head Coach, Rick Gates, for being named the District 1 - Division 6 Coach of the Year!
This honor is a testament to Coach Gates' dedication to our student-athletes, his passion for the game, and his leadership on and off the court.
Help us celebrate this achievement by dropping a "Congratulations!" in the comments!
This honor is a testament to Coach Gates' dedication to our student-athletes, his passion for the game, and his leadership on and off the court.
Help us celebrate this achievement by dropping a "Congratulations!" in the comments!
Shamrock Grams Are Coming! 🍀
Spread some St. Patrick’s Day luck to your friends, staff members, and co-workers!
Forms will be sent home with all EPES students and must be returned by March 13, 2026. The PTO will be selling Shamrock Grams during EPMS lunches on March 16th and 17th.
Each Shamrock Gram is only $2 and includes:
✨ A personalized message card
✨ A festive St. Patrick’s Day treat
All Shamrock Grams will be delivered on St. Patrick’s Day at EPES. At EPMS, they will be given to the students at the time of purchase for personal delivery. 💚🌈
Thank you for supporting the PTO and helping to spread a little extra joy throughout our schools!
Spread some St. Patrick’s Day luck to your friends, staff members, and co-workers!
Forms will be sent home with all EPES students and must be returned by March 13, 2026. The PTO will be selling Shamrock Grams during EPMS lunches on March 16th and 17th.
Each Shamrock Gram is only $2 and includes:
✨ A personalized message card
✨ A festive St. Patrick’s Day treat
All Shamrock Grams will be delivered on St. Patrick’s Day at EPES. At EPMS, they will be given to the students at the time of purchase for personal delivery. 💚🌈
Thank you for supporting the PTO and helping to spread a little extra joy throughout our schools!
After a long hiatus, the Scholastic Book Fair is finally back at East Palestine Middle School from March 16 through March 20. We’ve missed the excitement of students discovering their next favorite book! Students are invited to visit the fair immediately after finishing their lunch.
We highly encourage parents to utilize the Scholastic eWallet system. It’s a safe, cashless way for your student to shop without worrying about lost coins or bills.
We can’t wait to see our Bulldogs browsing the shelves again!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastpalestinemiddleschool
We highly encourage parents to utilize the Scholastic eWallet system. It’s a safe, cashless way for your student to shop without worrying about lost coins or bills.
We can’t wait to see our Bulldogs browsing the shelves again!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastpalestinemiddleschool
Big day coming up for the Class of 2027!
Mark your calendars: our Juniors will be taking the ACT on Thursday, March 12th. Make sure to get a good night's sleep, eat a solid breakfast, and arrive at school on time! You're going to do great!
Mark your calendars: our Juniors will be taking the ACT on Thursday, March 12th. Make sure to get a good night's sleep, eat a solid breakfast, and arrive at school on time! You're going to do great!
Huge congratulations to the talented East Palestine students who represented us at the Columbiana County Art Show! From middle school through high school, our Bulldogs showed incredible creativity and skill.
A special shout-out to 5th grader Larissa Worley, who received an Honorable Mention for her fantastic work!
Middle School Featured Artists:
5th: Larissa Worley (Honorable Mention)
6th: Rilynn Norton
7th: Maggie May
8th: Cloey Wilson
High School Featured Artists:
9th: Genevieve Reed
10th: Zoee Berresford
11th: Anne Clemens
12th: Kacie Williams
Way to go, Bulldogs! Keep creating!
A special shout-out to 5th grader Larissa Worley, who received an Honorable Mention for her fantastic work!
Middle School Featured Artists:
5th: Larissa Worley (Honorable Mention)
6th: Rilynn Norton
7th: Maggie May
8th: Cloey Wilson
High School Featured Artists:
9th: Genevieve Reed
10th: Zoee Berresford
11th: Anne Clemens
12th: Kacie Williams
Way to go, Bulldogs! Keep creating!
Our East Palestine Elementary students just showed everyone exactly how much heart they have! We have officially wrapped up this year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, and the results are in: our school community raised a fantastic $1,538.03!
Huge congratulations to Brooklyn Walker, our top fundraiser, for going above and beyond!
Mrs. Franklin is bursting with pride—not just for the money raised, but for the way our students stepped up to learn about heart health and support such a vital organization.
THANK YOU for making a difference!
Huge congratulations to Brooklyn Walker, our top fundraiser, for going above and beyond!
Mrs. Franklin is bursting with pride—not just for the money raised, but for the way our students stepped up to learn about heart health and support such a vital organization.
THANK YOU for making a difference!
Today is National Letter to an Elder Day, and our Rotary Interact students celebrated in the best way possible.
Under the guidance of Mr. Kyle Zimmerman, 20 students learned the art of letter writing and the proper way to address an envelope. The result? 23 personalized, handwritten letters filled with kindness for the residents of Christian House.
Mr. Zimmerman will be delivering this bundle of mail later today! We are so proud of these students for taking the time to brighten a neighbor's day.
Under the guidance of Mr. Kyle Zimmerman, 20 students learned the art of letter writing and the proper way to address an envelope. The result? 23 personalized, handwritten letters filled with kindness for the residents of Christian House.
Mr. Zimmerman will be delivering this bundle of mail later today! We are so proud of these students for taking the time to brighten a neighbor's day.
The tradition of excellence continues!
Last night, we officially welcomed the 2026 inductees into the East Palestine National Honor Society. These students have demonstrated incredible dedication to scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We can’t wait to see the impact they continue to make on our school and community!
Congratulations, Bulldogs!
*Photo credit: Looking at Lori's View
Last night, we officially welcomed the 2026 inductees into the East Palestine National Honor Society. These students have demonstrated incredible dedication to scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We can’t wait to see the impact they continue to make on our school and community!
Congratulations, Bulldogs!
*Photo credit: Looking at Lori's View
The East Palestine High School Drama Club is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid!
Join us March 20–22 for a classic musical experience the whole family will enjoy.
Performance Schedule:
• Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. We can’t wait to see you there to support our hardworking students!
Additional information and a direct link for ticketing can be found here:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/performing-arts
Join us March 20–22 for a classic musical experience the whole family will enjoy.
Performance Schedule:
• Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. We can’t wait to see you there to support our hardworking students!
Additional information and a direct link for ticketing can be found here:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/performing-arts
Today (2/25), the EP School District will operate on a 2-hour delay. There will be no AM Preschool.
Congratulations to Maggie & Aaliyah for their participation in Regional Power of the Pen!
We were so proud of you for representing EP!
We were so proud of you for representing EP!
Our neighbors at Columbiana and Crestview have laid down the challenge, and we are ready to step up! This Friday, February 27th, we are asking our Bulldogs to wear blue in honor of Rare Disease Day.
While these diagnoses may be uncommon, the families navigating them are our friends, neighbors, and classmates. Please join us this Friday by wearing your favorite blue gear as we show our support for these families!
While these diagnoses may be uncommon, the families navigating them are our friends, neighbors, and classmates. Please join us this Friday by wearing your favorite blue gear as we show our support for these families!
