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!
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!
Today (12/2/25), the East Palestine School District will be closed due to weather conditions. Stay safe!

Our Bulldogs Are Back Tomorrow!
We'll see everyone bright and early!
We'll see everyone bright and early!

Wishing our Bulldog Families a very Happy Thanksgiving!

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Shawn Elliott from Vallourec, who once again donated 10 Thanksgiving baskets filled with supplies for some of our EP school families. Your generosity is beyond measure!

It was Dodgeball Day at EPES!
Our students and staff really showed their support for our very own, Mrs. Cox! It was incredible!
Congratulations to the 3rd grade for donating the most—they will get to enjoy a special treat! Way to go!!!
We are still diligently counting all the donations, so stay tuned for the total for this year's dodgeball game. One thing we know, our Bulldog Family is truly amazing!
Our students and staff really showed their support for our very own, Mrs. Cox! It was incredible!
Congratulations to the 3rd grade for donating the most—they will get to enjoy a special treat! Way to go!!!
We are still diligently counting all the donations, so stay tuned for the total for this year's dodgeball game. One thing we know, our Bulldog Family is truly amazing!

Third grade had an amazing field trip to Pioneer Trails Tree Farm!
They learned all about the life cycle of a Christmas tree, from planting to watering it at home. Every student got to make an ornament, sip hot chocolate, and brought home their very own potted Canaan Fir! What a festive way to learn!
Check out the photos from Mrs. Cox's class.
They learned all about the life cycle of a Christmas tree, from planting to watering it at home. Every student got to make an ornament, sip hot chocolate, and brought home their very own potted Canaan Fir! What a festive way to learn!
Check out the photos from Mrs. Cox's class.




As we enter the season of giving thanks, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to both the Appalachian Children's Coalition and Shaker Woods Helping Hands for their generous monetary donations to our food pantry. Thank you!

The winning combination: Delicious Thanksgiving Lunch + Principal Clunen serving it!
Seeing the smiles on our students' faces is truly what the season is about! We are so thankful for every wonderful student here at East Palestine Elementary!
Thanks for serving up the feast and the fun, Mr. Clunen!
Seeing the smiles on our students' faces is truly what the season is about! We are so thankful for every wonderful student here at East Palestine Elementary!
Thanks for serving up the feast and the fun, Mr. Clunen!

We know you have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of our Celebrity Guest #7: Mr. Geiss!
Mrs. Rutledge's class had the opportunity to enjoy a game of Protect the Pin with Mr. Geiss during their PE class.
Mrs. Rutledge's class had the opportunity to enjoy a game of Protect the Pin with Mr. Geiss during their PE class.

Mark your calendars! We are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Hometown Holiday Musical Production, the official kick-off to the holiday season!
Our incredible students have been working tirelessly to bring you a truly unforgettable show. Join us on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. This year's production is sure to fill your heart with joy and holiday cheer!
You won't want to miss this!
Our incredible students have been working tirelessly to bring you a truly unforgettable show. Join us on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. This year's production is sure to fill your heart with joy and holiday cheer!
You won't want to miss this!

A huge shoutout to our EPES PE Class Celebrity Guest #6, Mrs. Boyer!
She joined in the fun with Miss Ballone’s class for a disc golf activity led by Mrs. Franklin!
Who will be our next Celebrity Guest???
She joined in the fun with Miss Ballone’s class for a disc golf activity led by Mrs. Franklin!
Who will be our next Celebrity Guest???

We are nearing the bi-annual deadline to purchase an East Palestine Wall of Fame Tile. This is more than a tile; it is a permanent tribute that directly supports our school system.
Honor a milestone, recognize a loved one, or simply show your East Palestine pride for generations to come. Your inscription will be a visible part of our district's history.
https://www.myepschools.org/page/hall-of-fame-tile-ordering-information
Honor a milestone, recognize a loved one, or simply show your East Palestine pride for generations to come. Your inscription will be a visible part of our district's history.
https://www.myepschools.org/page/hall-of-fame-tile-ordering-information

To conclude our Veterans Day celebrations in the East Palestine School District, our fourth-grade students, led by Mrs. Reeve, put on a lovely performance this afternoon! Their songs and poems were performed beautifully!

Not making it to the game at Mogadore this evening? That's ok, you can still catch the action by tuning in to Fifth Dimension Radio, where the game will be broadcast.
Good Luck Bulldogs!!!!
https://live365.com/station/Fifth-Dimension-Radio-a74581
Good Luck Bulldogs!!!!
https://live365.com/station/Fifth-Dimension-Radio-a74581

For those who signed up for our Food Pantry pickup, here's a friendly reminder: tomorrow, between 1:00 and 1:30, we will have your boxes ready at the MS-9 door, located at the back of the high school.

Our Dawgs are back in action tomorrow night in Mogadore!
How to get tickets:
- **Online**: Skip the lines at the game by purchasing tickets at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
- **At the game**: Tickets can be purchased when you get there (130 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, OH 44260)
*Please note that there will be no in-person presale tickets available in EP*
How to get tickets:
- **Online**: Skip the lines at the game by purchasing tickets at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
- **At the game**: Tickets can be purchased when you get there (130 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, OH 44260)
*Please note that there will be no in-person presale tickets available in EP*

Did you know that we offer School-Based Health Care through Akron Children's Hospital? Learn a little more...
https://youtu.be/XAzntoWm45w
https://youtu.be/XAzntoWm45w

