East Palestine City School District

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.

We are extremely proud to announce that our very own Coach Michael Demster has been named the Mahoning Valley Coaches Association Division VII Football Coach of the Year for 2025!

Congratulations on this major achievement!

We hope you have added Hometown Holiday to your "To-Do List" for the weekend! It will be a sure way to kick off the holiday season and spread some cheer!

Inspired by "The Great Turkey Race," Mrs. Rutledge's class took on an engineering challenge! They designed and created impressive 3D obstacle courses for their turkeys, featuring slides, balance beams, and more. Their creativity shone as they shared their finished projects with other classes!

At the East Palestine School District, we love shining a light on our students' incredible talents. Each month, our Board Meetings feature a Student Spotlight section, and this past month was truly heartwarming!

We were so proud of our amazing 2nd graders who stood up and confidently read their Thanksgiving Opinion Writing pieces to the Board. They all did an outstanding job! Keep up the great work—you inspire us every day!

East Palestine Middle School is proud to announce that it has received the Bonnie Hoppel School Health Project Award for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Liz Sherry, our school counselor, played a key role in submitting the grant application, which aligns with our new positive messaging program, YouUplift!
Remember, we encourage you to give it a try....spread some kindness!
https://www.myepschools.org/o/epms/page/epms-kindness

Attention cast of Hometown Holiday! Due to the snow day, we will not have today's afternoon practice. ***However, the evening practice from 6-8 pm is STILL ON for ALL CAST!*** Be safe, and travel at your best discretion. Practice will be held in the auditorium.