East Palestine Elementary School

As part of School Board Recognition Month, we are highlighting our school board members for their commitment to our students and community. Thank you to the dedicated leaders who are scaling new heights in public education!
They play a crucial role in the education of our children. Please join us in saying “thank you” this January.
https://www.myepschools.org/page/board-members

Join us in honoring the newest inductees into the East Palestine School District Distinguished Hall of Fame:
**The 2009 4x100m State Champion Team (Dalton Cope, Jeff Farkas, Trevor Patterson, Shane Peterson & Coach Jim Young)
**Alexandra Casi
**Lori Montgomery-Cascio
**Elma Sutherin
**Sgt. Robert Wirks
**DJ Yokley

Recognition Night: Catch the on-court recognition ceremony on Friday, January 16th, between the JV and Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. United Local

Official Induction Luncheon: Join us Saturday, January 17th, at 11:30 a.m. in the EPES Cafeteria. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $20 for adults and $10 for children (under 12). Please contact Allison Oltmann to secure your seats: allison.oltmann@myepschools.org or 330.426.5302

We hope the last 2 weeks have been filled with memories, laughter and relaxation!
It's back to school tomorrow!

As we transition into the new year, the East Palestine School District has made adjustments to a few of our transportation routes.

If your student's route is affected, you should have received a direct notification. To review the updated routes, please click the link below:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/bus-routes

We appreciate your cooperation as we implement these necessary adjustments!

A little birdie gave us some extra info for the Tournament of Roses Parade!

For the best possible sighting of Mrs. Mollenkopf and Mr. Zimmerman, watch KTLA 5 News' live stream at ktla.com for uninterrupted band coverage.
But you can also tune to NBC, ABC, Great American Family, Univision, and RFD TV.

The Band Director's Marching Band is expected at "TV Corner" around 12:30 PM, but tune in early to catch all the action!

Happy New Year, Bulldogs!

Wishing our Bulldog Families a very Happy Holidays!

Thanks to you, our 3rd Annual Hometown Holiday production contributed over $1,400 to local charities!
We appreciate your generous donations and for celebrating the season with us!

Surprise again!
Principal Clunen the Elf was causing mischief when students arrived at EPES today—snowballs were flying everywhere!

There's a lot of Christmas fun happening in Bulldog Country today!

Some of our elementary students enjoyed a special "Cookies and Crafts" event, hosted by the Project EP class from the high school. From decorating cookies to creating festive crafts, it was a blast! We love seeing our oldest students stepping up as leaders to inspire the next generation of Bulldogs.

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 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!

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!

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

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!

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 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!