Updated Plans to Support EP Students can be found here: https://5il.co/dte8
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Looking for your class assignments? Simply go to your school’s website and click on the Interim Assignments button. As assignments are created and submitted by your teachers, this link will be updated.
Closure Meal Distribution Plan Announced. Details can be found here: https://5il.co/dq8y
The Open House for Kindergarten Registration has been cancelled. Parents wishing to register their child for kindergarten can pick up a registration packet in the office next week. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We are hoping to reschedule the Open House activities for the kids at a later date. Please call the elementary office if you have any questions.
An update on plans for the 3-week school closure from Mr. Neifer can be found here: https://5il.co/dpq2
The Grade 6 campers will be returning at approximately 1:15 pm to the middle school. They are on their way home.
A Letter to Parents from Mr. Neifer concerning COVID-19 can be found here: https://5il.co/dni4
From the Principal's Desk (March 13-April 3)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jonFScAzNbYhKC-6z3Z8grwAAFLZaY4Y/view?usp=sharing
State Mandated School Closure Information from Mr. Neifer can be found here: https://5il.co/dn9g
An All Call will be made this evening prior to 6:00 pm to outline the plan for our school district over the next three weeks in response to Governor DeWine’s school closure mandate. Please stay tuned as East Palestine Schools will have you covered and keep you connected.
EPTV (Week 24)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51fZDp5SSBU&feature=youtu.be
Based upon meeting with county Health partners regarding COVID-19 EPCSD has increased the frequency of our cleaning protocols, access to hand washing/sanitizing, and updated our clinic protocols per Akron Childrens Hospital. We will continue to update as we receive more info.
Today, Biology students created “Reebops” which are lab made organisms generated by selecting random traits and then building them to specification. This was a great way to demonstrate practical genetics in the biology lab.
The next Coffee with the superintendent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm in the EPHS auditorium. The discussion will revolve around the upcoming .5% income tax levy, and any additional topics that arise.
A final reminder for graduating seniors, local scholarships are now available in the high school guidance office. Please see Mr. Cyrus for these scholarship opportunities. The deadline for submission is April 1.
The due date for Senior Baby Ads has been extended to Friday, March 20th. Baby Ad information has been distributed to students during 1st period and via your school email address. Ad money can be dropped off in the high school office or in room 302 in the middle school. Please contact Ms. Jornigan with any questions.
Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 10, all students in Grade 11 will be administered the ACT. Students will be called to room 115HS beginning at 8:15 am. The test is set to last until approximately 12:30 pm. Following the test administration, students will report to the high school cafeteria for lunch. CCCTC students in Grade 11 will also attend. The CCCTC has already been notified of this excused absence.
Tonight we will honor High School Winter Sports Student-Athletes with a Banquet. It will start with food being served in the Cafeteria at 7pm. This meal is for the student-athlete and their family. Once completed with Dinner we will transition to HS Auditorium for the Awards.
Congratulate the following for Boys Basketball Post Season Awards:
Jonathan Bertovich
1st Team All-EOAC
1st Team All-Columbiana County
Brandon Turcola
HM All-EOAC
HM All-Columbiana Couty