FAST FACT FRIDAY
The East Palestine School District's Special Education Department recently earned the “Meets Requirements” designation on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Annual Special Education Rating Report — the highest designation a district can achieve!
We’re proud of this accomplishment and the work our team does every day to support our students and help them reach their full potential!
The East Palestine School District's Special Education Department recently earned the “Meets Requirements” designation on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Annual Special Education Rating Report — the highest designation a district can achieve!
We’re proud of this accomplishment and the work our team does every day to support our students and help them reach their full potential!
A little kindness can go a long way!
Parents and families, don’t forget to check out our YouUplift Kindness Wall for East Palestine Middle School! It’s a great place to spread positivity, share encouragement, and help make our school community a little brighter. It’s also a great resource for staying up to date on upcoming events, programs, and opportunities at the middle school!
Visit the Kindness Wall and help us keep the positivity going! https://youuplift.com/east-palestine-middle-kindness-wall/
Parents and families, don’t forget to check out our YouUplift Kindness Wall for East Palestine Middle School! It’s a great place to spread positivity, share encouragement, and help make our school community a little brighter. It’s also a great resource for staying up to date on upcoming events, programs, and opportunities at the middle school!
Visit the Kindness Wall and help us keep the positivity going! https://youuplift.com/east-palestine-middle-kindness-wall/
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Senior Citizen Breakfast! It was a wonderful morning of good food, great company, and meaningful connections.
A special shoutout to our students who participated and spent time with our guests. You did an amazing job and helped make the morning extra special! We’re so proud of the way you represented East Palestine Schools.
Thank you to our senior community for spending your morning with us. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
A special shoutout to our students who participated and spent time with our guests. You did an amazing job and helped make the morning extra special! We’re so proud of the way you represented East Palestine Schools.
Thank you to our senior community for spending your morning with us. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Get your costumes ready, Bulldogs! The annual Trunk or Treat is coming up on Wednesday, October 28!
Join us in the EPES parking lot from 5–6 p.m. (or until the candy runs out!) for an evening filled with trick-or-treating, fun, and some spooktacular costumes!
We can’t wait to see our EP students and families dressed in their coolest, creepiest, and most creative costumes! Mark your calendars, grab your candy bags, and get ready for a frightfully fun evening in Bulldog Country!
Join us in the EPES parking lot from 5–6 p.m. (or until the candy runs out!) for an evening filled with trick-or-treating, fun, and some spooktacular costumes!
We can’t wait to see our EP students and families dressed in their coolest, creepiest, and most creative costumes! Mark your calendars, grab your candy bags, and get ready for a frightfully fun evening in Bulldog Country!
EPMS & EPHS
PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY!
Monday 10/26
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Monday 10/26
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Join Us as We Honor Our Veterans!
In just three weeks, the East Palestine School District will come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Veterans and guests are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 11, for our Veterans Day Assembly and Breakfast.
*Please arrive by 8:15 a.m.
*EPHS Auditorium (enter through HS-4 Door on the west side of the building)
*Assembly begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast in the EPHS Cafeteria.
We look forward to gathering as a school community to recognize and thank those who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation. We hope you’ll join us as we honor our heroes!
Questions? Please contact East Palestine High School at 330-426-9401
In just three weeks, the East Palestine School District will come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Veterans and guests are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 11, for our Veterans Day Assembly and Breakfast.
*Please arrive by 8:15 a.m.
*EPHS Auditorium (enter through HS-4 Door on the west side of the building)
*Assembly begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast in the EPHS Cafeteria.
We look forward to gathering as a school community to recognize and thank those who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation. We hope you’ll join us as we honor our heroes!
Questions? Please contact East Palestine High School at 330-426-9401
EPYSA Alert!
On Wednesday 10/21 and Thursday 10/22, EPYSA Bulldogs Wrestling will be hosting Open Mats from 7-8 p.m. in the EPHS Wrestling Room (use door HS-9) for grades K-6.
Questions? Contact Greg Thompson at 330-881-9478
On Wednesday 10/21 and Thursday 10/22, EPYSA Bulldogs Wrestling will be hosting Open Mats from 7-8 p.m. in the EPHS Wrestling Room (use door HS-9) for grades K-6.
Questions? Contact Greg Thompson at 330-881-9478
Are you looking to add a little spookiness to your Halloween weekend?
The EPHS Science Club is sponsoring the "EP Haunted Trail" on October 30th, 31st and November 1st. From 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., stop by 364 West High Street for a little Halloween fun for a $5 entry fee!
The EPHS Science Club is sponsoring the "EP Haunted Trail" on October 30th, 31st and November 1st. From 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., stop by 364 West High Street for a little Halloween fun for a $5 entry fee!
REMINDER: Fall Vaccine Clinic Registration Closes Monday!
East Palestine Schools will host Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services for a Fall Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 27, during the school day. If you would like your student to participate, please make sure both required steps are completed before the deadline!
🗓️ Online registration closes at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 22.
What’s Available?
💉 EPES: Flu shots
💉 EPMS & EPHS: Flu shots and other recommended vaccinations
Two Steps to Participate:
1. Complete and return the parent/guardian consent form to your child’s school.
2. Register your student online at https://mychart.akronchildrens.org/MyChart/openscheduling
Find consent forms, registration information and additional details here:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/ach-resources
Participation is completely optional and requires parent/guardian consent. Thank you to Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services for providing this convenient resource for our students and families!
East Palestine Schools will host Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services for a Fall Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 27, during the school day. If you would like your student to participate, please make sure both required steps are completed before the deadline!
🗓️ Online registration closes at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 22.
What’s Available?
💉 EPES: Flu shots
💉 EPMS & EPHS: Flu shots and other recommended vaccinations
Two Steps to Participate:
1. Complete and return the parent/guardian consent form to your child’s school.
2. Register your student online at https://mychart.akronchildrens.org/MyChart/openscheduling
Find consent forms, registration information and additional details here:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/ach-resources
Participation is completely optional and requires parent/guardian consent. Thank you to Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services for providing this convenient resource for our students and families!
FAST FACT FRIDAY
Behind every great school is a team of dedicated educators! At East Palestine Schools, our teachers have an average of 17 years of experience, bringing valuable knowledge, skills and perspective to the classroom.
We’re grateful for the experience and commitment our teachers share with our students every day as we continue Unleashing Potential in Bulldog Country!
Behind every great school is a team of dedicated educators! At East Palestine Schools, our teachers have an average of 17 years of experience, bringing valuable knowledge, skills and perspective to the classroom.
We’re grateful for the experience and commitment our teachers share with our students every day as we continue Unleashing Potential in Bulldog Country!
Exploring Careers. Building Connections. Looking Ahead!
Students in Mr. Kunselman’s 8th Grade Workbase class have had the opportunity to learn from professionals right here in their own community!
Antonio Diaz-Guy, East Palestine’s Village Manager, shared insight into the responsibilities of his role, the career path that brought him there, and the importance of always striving to improve yourself.
Officer Brian Moore and Officer Mike Brindisi also spent time with students discussing careers in law enforcement. They shared their personal experiences, the paths they took to enter the field, and the challenges of recruiting and retaining officers.
Experiences like these help students make connections between what they learn in the classroom and the opportunities that await them beyond graduation. A big thank-you to our guest speakers for sharing their time, experiences and advice with our Bulldogs! Who will be next? We can't wait to see!
Students in Mr. Kunselman’s 8th Grade Workbase class have had the opportunity to learn from professionals right here in their own community!
Antonio Diaz-Guy, East Palestine’s Village Manager, shared insight into the responsibilities of his role, the career path that brought him there, and the importance of always striving to improve yourself.
Officer Brian Moore and Officer Mike Brindisi also spent time with students discussing careers in law enforcement. They shared their personal experiences, the paths they took to enter the field, and the challenges of recruiting and retaining officers.
Experiences like these help students make connections between what they learn in the classroom and the opportunities that await them beyond graduation. A big thank-you to our guest speakers for sharing their time, experiences and advice with our Bulldogs! Who will be next? We can't wait to see!
A Few Friendly Reminders About Elementary Dismissal!
Our elementary dismissal process is carefully organized with one important goal in mind: keeping our students safe! We know dismissal can be a busy time of day, and we appreciate everyone's help in making it as safe and efficient as possible.
To help things run smoothly, we'd like to remind families of a few important procedures:
**Safety Comes First!
Please make sure your student remains under your supervision and never crosses the street unattended. Always use the designated crosswalks to help keep everyone safe! And when you're behind the wheel, please slow down and stay alert!
**Drive-Up Pick-Up: South Side of West Grant Street
This area is reserved for families using the drive-up pick-up line. Drivers must remain in their vehicles and should not exit to assist students with getting into the car. If your student needs assistance, please adjust and utilize the walk-up pick-up process, which consists of parking on the north side of West Grant Street and following walk-up procedures.
**Walk-Up Pick-Up: Park on the North Side of West Grant Street
To keep the walkway clear and the line moving, please form a single line starting at the door and continuing down the ramp. We ask that families refrain from gathering near the steps and instead follow the designated line.
We understand that everyone is eager to get home at the end of the day, and we appreciate your patience as we work through dismissal together. Following these procedures helps us maintain a safe, organized process for all of our students, families, and staff. Principal Clunen will rotate between the bus area and the parent pick-up areas to assist with this process.
Thank you for being our partners in student safety and for helping make dismissal a positive experience for everyone!
Our elementary dismissal process is carefully organized with one important goal in mind: keeping our students safe! We know dismissal can be a busy time of day, and we appreciate everyone's help in making it as safe and efficient as possible.
To help things run smoothly, we'd like to remind families of a few important procedures:
**Safety Comes First!
Please make sure your student remains under your supervision and never crosses the street unattended. Always use the designated crosswalks to help keep everyone safe! And when you're behind the wheel, please slow down and stay alert!
**Drive-Up Pick-Up: South Side of West Grant Street
This area is reserved for families using the drive-up pick-up line. Drivers must remain in their vehicles and should not exit to assist students with getting into the car. If your student needs assistance, please adjust and utilize the walk-up pick-up process, which consists of parking on the north side of West Grant Street and following walk-up procedures.
**Walk-Up Pick-Up: Park on the North Side of West Grant Street
To keep the walkway clear and the line moving, please form a single line starting at the door and continuing down the ramp. We ask that families refrain from gathering near the steps and instead follow the designated line.
We understand that everyone is eager to get home at the end of the day, and we appreciate your patience as we work through dismissal together. Following these procedures helps us maintain a safe, organized process for all of our students, families, and staff. Principal Clunen will rotate between the bus area and the parent pick-up areas to assist with this process.
Thank you for being our partners in student safety and for helping make dismissal a positive experience for everyone!
There's still time to get your order placed before the shopping window closes!
Our very own EP Preschool is holding a fundraiser.....check it out!
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Our very own EP Preschool is holding a fundraiser.....check it out!
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Use code: BULLDOGS26 at checkout
It’s time to bring the heat and show our Bulldogs some love!
The East Palestine Football Mothers Club is hosting a Bonfire Rally on Thursday, October 15th, at 6:00 p.m. near the Elementary Playground! Come out, show your Bulldog Pride, and help us get FIRED UP!
The East Palestine Football Mothers Club is hosting a Bonfire Rally on Thursday, October 15th, at 6:00 p.m. near the Elementary Playground! Come out, show your Bulldog Pride, and help us get FIRED UP!
Our EPES staff surprised students this morning with a special “We’re Glad You’re Here Day!”
Students were greeted at the doors with bubbles, stickers, and plenty of friendly faces to remind them that there’s no better way to start the day than knowing they are wanted, welcomed, and appreciated!
We say it often, but we’ll never stop saying it: Having our students at school each day matters! Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and make memories, and we are grateful for every student who walks through our doors.
Students were greeted at the doors with bubbles, stickers, and plenty of friendly faces to remind them that there’s no better way to start the day than knowing they are wanted, welcomed, and appreciated!
We say it often, but we’ll never stop saying it: Having our students at school each day matters! Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and make memories, and we are grateful for every student who walks through our doors.
Positive choices deserve to be celebrated! Our PBIS celebrations are all about recognizing students who demonstrate positive behavior, make good choices, and help make EPMS a great place to learn!
Thursday, October 29th, is bringing double the fun for our EPMS students!
**5th & 6th Grade: Join us for a Halloween Costume Festival from 3–5 p.m. featuring fall games and a photo wall!
**7th & 8th Grade: Get ready for the Sadie Hawkins Dance from 6–8 p.m., complete with dancing and a photo wall!
Admission is $5 at the door for both events. These PBIS celebrations are open to students who have not had ISR or OSS.
We’re proud of our students who continue to make positive choices, and we look forward to celebrating their efforts with an afternoon and evening of fall fun, friends, and great memories!
Thursday, October 29th, is bringing double the fun for our EPMS students!
**5th & 6th Grade: Join us for a Halloween Costume Festival from 3–5 p.m. featuring fall games and a photo wall!
**7th & 8th Grade: Get ready for the Sadie Hawkins Dance from 6–8 p.m., complete with dancing and a photo wall!
Admission is $5 at the door for both events. These PBIS celebrations are open to students who have not had ISR or OSS.
We’re proud of our students who continue to make positive choices, and we look forward to celebrating their efforts with an afternoon and evening of fall fun, friends, and great memories!
Just a friendly reminder to register for our 2026 Senior Citizen Breakfast on Thursday, October 22! We look forward to opening our doors and welcoming our senior community for a morning of good food and Bulldog hospitality.
Thursday, October 22
East Palestine Elementary School Gymnasium
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. (event concludes by 11 a.m.)
Please register by Thursday, October 15, so we can plan for your visit!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4Av584u or call 330-426-5302
We can't wait to share breakfast with some of our favorite members of Bulldog Nation!
Thursday, October 22
East Palestine Elementary School Gymnasium
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. (event concludes by 11 a.m.)
Please register by Thursday, October 15, so we can plan for your visit!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4Av584u or call 330-426-5302
We can't wait to share breakfast with some of our favorite members of Bulldog Nation!
Looking for some new Bulldog Gear? Our very own EP Preschool is holding a fundraiser starting today and ending on October 16th. Check it out!
shop.bakerscustomembroidery.com
Use code: BULLDOGS26 at checkout
shop.bakerscustomembroidery.com
Use code: BULLDOGS26 at checkout
FAST FACT FRIDAY
When it comes to understanding the 1% continuous earned income tax levy on the November ballot, having accurate information matters.
East Palestine City Schools has created a “Just the Facts” page on our website to help community members learn more about the proposed levy, understand the details, and find answers to their questions. Our goal is to provide clear, factual information so residents can make informed decisions.
Get the facts here: https://www.myepschools.org/page/1-earned-income-tax-levy
When it comes to understanding the 1% continuous earned income tax levy on the November ballot, having accurate information matters.
East Palestine City Schools has created a “Just the Facts” page on our website to help community members learn more about the proposed levy, understand the details, and find answers to their questions. Our goal is to provide clear, factual information so residents can make informed decisions.
Get the facts here: https://www.myepschools.org/page/1-earned-income-tax-levy
Our Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services team will be offering a Fall Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 27, during the school day.
Participation in the Vaccine Clinic is completely optional and requires parent/guardian consent by October 22nd!
EPES: Flu shots will be available.
EPMS & EPHS: Flu shots plus other recommended vaccinations will be available.
How to Register
There are two steps required for students who wish to participate:
1️⃣ Complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Return the completed form to your child’s school. https://www.myepschools.org/page/ach-resources
2️⃣ Register Online with Akron Children’s
Register your student through Akron Children’s MyChart: https://mychart.akronchildrens.org/MyChart/openscheduling
All Vaccine Clinic information, including consent forms and additional details, can be found on our website:
Akron Children’s Resources & Vaccine Clinic Information
https://www.myepschools.org/page/ach-resources
We appreciate Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services for making these convenient health services available to our students and families!
Participation in the Vaccine Clinic is completely optional and requires parent/guardian consent by October 22nd!
EPES: Flu shots will be available.
EPMS & EPHS: Flu shots plus other recommended vaccinations will be available.
How to Register
There are two steps required for students who wish to participate:
1️⃣ Complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Return the completed form to your child’s school. https://www.myepschools.org/page/ach-resources
2️⃣ Register Online with Akron Children’s
Register your student through Akron Children’s MyChart: https://mychart.akronchildrens.org/MyChart/openscheduling
All Vaccine Clinic information, including consent forms and additional details, can be found on our website:
Akron Children’s Resources & Vaccine Clinic Information
https://www.myepschools.org/page/ach-resources
We appreciate Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services for making these convenient health services available to our students and families!
