
What a fun afternoon at the 2nd Annual EPCSD & Chamber of Commerce Back-to-School Bash! 📚 🎉 It was a delight to see all of the sports teams, engage with community partners, and enjoy yummy treats! Thank you, families, for coming out and celebrating the start of the 2022-2023 school year with us! #WeAreEP🧡🐶📚💯





Last call for EP Prek registration. We have a few openings in our 4 yr. old All Day classrooms and in our 3 yr. old half day afternoon classroom. Contact the Preschool office at 330-426-5306 for more information.


Students entering grades 7 & 8 this fall that were selected for the MS cheerleading squad, there will be a meeting Thursday July 28th @ 6:30 PM at Reid Memorial Stadium for students and their parents

The Bulldog Band is back in business! All students should attend; forms (available at the band rm) and fees should be turned in.
Here is the EPHS Band July practice schedule:
Wed July 13 & Thurs July 14 FULL BAND 9am-noon
July 17-22 BAND CAMP @ Thiel College (depart 1pm on 7/17, return approx 2:30 pm on 7/22)
Wed July 27 FULL BAND 9am-noon AND 6:30-9:30 pm
Thurs July 28 FULL BAND 9am-noon
All practices starting August 1 will be from 6:30-9 pm. If you participate in another sport, let us know; we will work with you!
Be sure to bring a water bottle with your name on it to all practices, and wear good athletic shoes for marching (no flip-flops or crocs). #epbb2022 #forwardbulldogs
Please email Mrs. Mollenkopf if you have any questions or concerns. Jennifer.Mollenkopf@epschools.k12.oh.us
Let's Go Dogs!

Interested in participating in Tennis


If a student-athlete plans to participate on a school sponsored athletic team during the 22-23 school year, you will need to complete all online paperwork and have a sports physical completed. Here is the link for the online district and OHSAA paper work https://www.familyid.com/organizations/east-palestine-city-schools-athletics
Here is the link for the sports physical forms
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1006/EPSD/2031042/2022-23PPE_English_.pdf

All-EOAC Softball
1st Team
Gabrielle Andre
2nd Team
Giovanna Brestelli
Honorable Mention
Anna Yonker

All-EOAC Baseball
1st Team
Kyler Bourne
Patrick Bender
2nd Team
Cale Moraski
Honorable Mention
Max Carvelli

Mia Lee finished 4th in the High Jump at the state track meet with a best jump of 5’2”

Good evening East Palestine families, this is Mr. Neifer, EPCSD Superintendent.
● I wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow, June 2nd, marks the last day of school for the 2021-22 school year. Tomorrow is an Early release day. The middle school and high school will be dismissed at 12:55, and the elementary school will be dismissed at 1:55.
● I want to thank everyone for your continued cooperation and support which led to another successful school year.
On Behalf of the entire East Palestine Administration and Staff I want to wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer break.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and as always GO BULLDOGS!!!


We had a great time today celebrating our 8th graders @ Kennywood! This was such a fun trip to end their time as middle school students! 🎢🤩🎡🍟 #ClassOf2026


EPMS is celebrating the last week of school with a mini-spirit week! 🌴🌞 As a reminder, students are not permitted to bring book bags to school 5/31-6/3.


Mia Lee qualifed for the OHSAA state track on Friday June 4th in Columbus. She finished 4th in the Regional track meet to qualify



⚠ Middle School Families: 📢
Please review this schedule of events for the end of the school year. We look forward to celebrating the success of our students from this year! 🤎📚🤍💯


Attention parents of current 4th grade students: please join us for our "Future 5th Graders Fun Facts & Family Night" @ EPMS on Thursday, May 26th from 6-7 pm. Students, parents, and family members all are welcome to come tour the building, meet the 5th grade teachers, learn about clubs & activities, and have a Q & A session with Principal Dutton! All students attending will receive a refreshing treat and a chance to win tickets to the EP Street Fair!


The following student athletes have qualified for the state regional track meet:
Girls 4 x 800 m; Claire Evans, Jaylene Jackson, Marissa Geiss, Hannah Cunningham
High Jump: Mia Lee

Congratulations to the following for the performance at the EOAC championships
4 x 800 girls team finished 1st at the EOAC meet with a time of 12:13.56
Jaylene Jackson, Claire Evans, Miriam Figley, Hannah Cunningham
Hannah Cunningham won the 3200m with a time of 12:34.84

Today our 5th grade students had the opportunity to help plant the East Palestine Community Garden! 🪴🌹🫑 Thank you to Threshold Residential Services for providing such a fun, hands-on learning project for our students! Also, thank you to Mrs. McKim for organizing this opportunity, and to Mrs. Roberts & Mrs. Wagner for leading our kiddos on this adventure! 🤎🌻👩🌾🧑🌾🧡 #WeAreEP





Congratulations to the Following MS student-athletes:
Drew Bycroft won the EOAC MS Conference meet in Long Jump with a best jump of 16ft 11in. Oliver Sneaker finished 2nd in the 800m with a 2:52.50 time. The 4x400 boys relay team (Avery Klingensmith, Tanner Morrow, Landon Cope, Michael Chestnut) also placed 2nd with a 4:39.40.

EPMS hosted a Women in STEM night on Tuesday, May 10th. We welcomed four different women who spoke about their careers and what it is like to be a woman in their field. Special thank you to Sarah Bye, Amanda McCutcheon, Angela Simmons, and Skye Tancer for sharing their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with our girls! Many of our lady Bulldogs have bright futures in the STEM field! 🔬🧪👠

