East Palestine City School District

Calling all incoming 5th-grade Bulldogs! The transition to middle school is an exciting milestone, and we want to ensure your student feels confident, comfortable, and ready to ease into their new building.

We are hosting the student-only 5th Grade Rise & Shine Event on Tuesday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at East Palestine Middle School (320 West Grant). Students should enter through the Thomas St doors for an exciting morning of fun activities, meeting the 5th-grade team, and learning to maneuver from class to class. They will also get to locate their lockers, practice their combinations, and enjoy lunch together.

Help your student step into the school year with Bulldog pride! Register them today using the link provided: https://forms.gle/xvg3UyhomXX4mGqe6
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the EPMS office at 330-426-9451.

Hey 4th-grade families! Did you know your student can visit over 50 Ohio history museums and sites for FREE?

The America 250-Ohio 4th Grade History Pass gets your child free admission (with a paying adult) through August 31, 2026! It's the perfect way to bring history lessons to life!

👇 Download your student's pass and see the full list of sites here:
https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass/

SUMMER WELLNESS DAY IS COMING!

Don't wait until the August rush! Join us on July 9th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to get your student's sports physicals, yearly check-ups, immunizations, and more taken care of right here in the EPHS Media Center.
We are proud to partner with Akron Children's Hospital to offer these essential services to our community.
Appointments are required! Call 330-543-7242 to lock in your time slot.

*Rising Stars Football Camp Update *
Due to today's rainy weather, we are making a few adjustments to our Rising Stars Football Camp schedule for this week. To ensure our incoming 6th–8th grade athletes get the best (and driest!) experience on the field, here is our updated plan:

Camp Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (No camp on Wednesday)
Breakfast: Starts at 9:30 a.m. each morning

Thank you to all of our families for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate Mother Nature!

We are proud to be hosting THRIVE's Summer All-Star High School Musical Program at the EPHS Auditorium. Check out the talented students from six local schools, including some of our very own from EPHS!! Tonight at 7 p.m. Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.

Attention Bulldogs!
Registration for Preschool and Kindergarten is open for the upcoming school year! We can’t wait to welcome your little learners to East Palestine Elementary.
Be sure to head over to FinalForms to register your student and find all the details about what you'll need.

👉 Get started here: https://www.myepschools.org/o/epes/page/prek-k-registration

It’s official—the GRIT Summer Workforce Program has officially kicked off at East Palestine High School!

We are so excited to welcome students as they jump into a free, three-week career-connected learning experience. Over the next few weeks, these students will be exploring high-demand career pathways—including IT/Cybersecurity, Healthcare, and Manufacturing/Construction—while earning graduation points and industry credentials.

Huge thank you to all the partners and educators helping to shape the future of our local workforce!
Learn more about the program details here: https://www.myepschools.org/page/grit-summer-workforce-program

We're rounding it out with our EPHS Honor and Merit Roll! Way to go, Bulldogs!!!

Attention Class of 2026 Families!
Don't forget to check out your Commencement photos! PhotoDay will give you a fully secure, digital ordering experience.
3 Ways to Order:
1. Scan the QR Code provided
2. Text the Gallery Access Code: 50869GY26 to 90738
3. Visit the website at: galleries.photoday.io & enter the Gallery Access Code: 50869GY26
**Once you place your order, you should receive your picture package within about a week.

We promise we aren’t trying to keep you on your toes, but we have one more quick update to our Summer Meal Program schedule before we kick things off this Monday, June 15th!
Here’s the scoop: Our Food Service Director has so many incredible, nutritious meals lined up for this summer that we had to extend our hours. Why? So more kids in our community can take advantage and fuel up for summer fun!
Starting this Monday, June 15, join us Mondays through Thursdays at the High School Cafeteria (Use Door HS-1):
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
It’s completely FREE for anyone under 18. Thank you all for rolling with the changes—we can’t wait to feed your amazing kids this summer!
https://myepschools.nutrislice.com/

Congratulations to our EPMS Bulldogs who made the honor and merit rolls for the last nine weeks of the 25-26 school year! Way to go!

Registration is now open for the Jerry McGee Memorial Junior Golf League at the East Palestine Country Club. This 6-week league will be offered every Thursday evening, July 16th-August 20th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. for anyone ages 8-14. Spots are limited, so get your $75 registration completed today!
https://epcountryclub.com/youth-golf
If you have questions, please contact: epccyouth@epcountryclub.com

Let's celebrate the Honor and Merit Roll Bulldogs at EPES for the final nine weeks of the 2025-2026 school year! Way to go!

Head Start is now accepting enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.
Call or apply online at: www.caaofcc.org/headstart - (330) 424-6693

Our Summer Meal Program kicks off next week!!
There has been a slight adjustment made to the timing, so please take note!

*Mondays - Thursdays (June 15 - August 22)*
Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EPHS Cafeteria (enter through HS-1 Doors)

And just like that, the 2025-2026 school year is officially in the books! Hello Summer!
As we close this chapter, we want to take a moment to share our deepest gratitude for our incredible community:

To our wonderful students: Thank you for your hard work, your energy, and the passion you brought into our classrooms every single day. You make us proud to be Bulldogs!
To our amazing families: Thank you for your unwavering support, your partnership, and for trusting us with your children. We couldn’t do this without you.
To our dedicated staff: Thank you for going above and beyond to guide, inspire, and care for our students all year long. Your impact is immeasurable.

We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and restful summer break. Take time to relax, make wonderful memories, and recharge.

The elementary chapter closes, and the middle school adventure begins!
Huge congratulations to our 4th graders recognized today. We are so proud of you and ready to see you take on middle school next year!

Yesterday, our auditorium was filled with pride as we hosted two incredible EPMS Awards Ceremonies to honor our students' hard work, dedication, and leadership this year.

From stellar academic achievements to demonstrating outstanding character, these Bulldogs have shown what it truly means to strive for excellence.

To our amazing EPMS students: Your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed, and we can’t wait to see how you continue to grow. To the parents, guardians, and staff who supported them every step of the way—thank you for being the ultimate support system! And specifically to our 8th graders - best of luck next year as you transition to EPHS - you'll do amazing things!!!

It was a beautiful day to be outside at the East Palestine City Park! Today was the final year-end PBIS incentive event for those students at EPMS who earned it.

There’s nothing better than seeing our community spaces filled with the laughter and energy of our excellent students. They’ve done an incredible job modeling positive behavior this year, and today's park day was the perfect reward!