East Palestine City School District

Congratulations to the EPHS Winter Homecoming Court!
Linn McLaughlin, Bryce Giambrone, Ashton Trosky, Madilyn Zimmerman & Justin McCullough

Alyssa Dilling, Ayvre Klingensmith, Jordan Herstine, Landyn Cope, Olivia Dyke, Landen Davis, & Laney Bistarkey
Not Pictured: Alexis Ogle and Ethan Reed

Who had more fun at the EPMS Christmas Assembly?
A) The Students
B) The Staff
It was a tie!

From our amazing staff performing some stellar dance moves to the top song the year they graduated (cue the nostalgic cheers!), to the sheer volume of holiday spirit when gifts were awarded to students, to our 8th graders performing their legendary Bulldog version of the 12 Days of Christmas—the energy was non-stop!

We hope everyone has a joyful and restful winter break! Happy Holidays!

Surprise again!
Principal Clunen the Elf was causing mischief when students arrived at EPES today—snowballs were flying everywhere!

There's a lot of Christmas fun happening in Bulldog Country today!

Some of our elementary students enjoyed a special "Cookies and Crafts" event, hosted by the Project EP class from the high school. From decorating cookies to creating festive crafts, it was a blast! We love seeing our oldest students stepping up as leaders to inspire the next generation of Bulldogs.

Team Santa versus Team Grinch!
Our EPMS students received a surprise welcome to school this morning, along with a sweet treat!

Hey EPHS Class of 2026 - we need your senior pictures!
Your top 2 picks must be emailed to Mrs. Cunningham by February 6th!

Finish this memorable movie line “The best way to spread Christmas cheer…..” And our students have been doing just that as they have been busy visiting Christian House and Covington. Cast members of Hometown Holiday were able to perform some tunes from their recent show and Kindergarten sang their little hearts out to bring joy to residents.

It might not have been the exact plans for the monthly "Learn to Teach - Teach to Learn" events for our EPMS students, but it turned out to be a great way to give back to our community. They were able to make Christmas cards and ornaments that will be delivered to Covington to hopefully add some holiday cheer!

What do you do with recycled concert music? Our middle school band members say, "Make a chain, of course!"

Check out our 7th and 8th-grade band members who participated in this collaboration. It’s a wonderful lesson in sustainability and teamwork. We are so proud of their creativity!

It took a team effort to manage the North Pole's most famous troublemaker! The Grinch stopped by EPES with Santa today, and our favorite SRO, Officer Brindisi, was there to lend a hand when mischief started.

Our students absolutely loved seeing this legendary trio and sharing their holiday cheer!

Good evening, families. This is Dr. Rook calling from East Palestine Schools. East Palestine Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15, due to current and anticipated winter weather and road conditions. Again, East Palestine Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15, due to current and anticipated winter weather and road conditions. If a decision is made to close schools, that decision will be made before 8:00 am tomorrow. If you have to be on the roads, please stay safe, and as always, Go Bulldogs.

Gumdrops, icing, and a whole lot of fun!
Our Kindergarteners became little architects this afternoon for our annual Gingerbread House event. They were able to turn graham crackers and icing into holiday masterpieces with the help of some very special guests!

Is your middle school student prepped for next week's *Holiday Spirit Week*?

Have you had a chance to check out the Bulldogs, who have been recognized for their excellence?
https://www.myepschools.org/page/district-wide-students-of-the-month

The East Palestine Performing Arts Department is excited to get you in the holiday spirit this Sunday, December 14th, during their Holiday Concert Night.

- 5th Grade Band/High School Band: 2:30 p.m.
- 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands: 6:00 p.m.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

It's official—it's Snowman Day!

Our elementary students had a wonderful surprise this morning. This very special, frosty friend showed up to welcome them to school! What a way to start the day!

One of Principal Clunen's favorite parts of the day is making a "PAWS"itive Office Referral phone call home. These calls are a way to celebrate students who are doing great things, and the celebration continues beyond the call.

Each student recognized receives a special visit to our fantastic Book Vending Machine! This is how we honor their character and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Keep up the great work, Bulldogs!

What a fantastic cultural lesson for our EPHS Spanish students! Today, Sra. Lerch's class traveled virtually to Peru, thanks to Natlingo. They had an up-close look at alpacas and llamas, learning what they eat, where they sleep, and how the Peruvian people rely on them. What a fun way to connect our Spanish students with the culture!

This morning's PBIS assembly at EPES was filled with fun and energy, but most importantly, it delivered a message for our students: Never Give Up - Encourage Others - Do Your Best (NED).

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio PBIS Network have recognized both our elementary and high school for exceptional implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)!

Achieving this honor requires dedication to teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors consistently across all grade levels.