East Palestine Elementary School

A special, dare we say mean, guest visited EPES today! He sure caused a ruckus, but brought along a great message to share with students and staff. The Grinch Kindness Challenge is on! Students are encouraged to show kindness each day in an effort to help the Grinch's small heart grow. They are already off to a great start - way to go Bulldogs!

We are building young leaders within the walls of EPES! At last night's School Board Meeting, students presented projects they have been working on throughout the year and also explained why their participation in the newly developed Principal's Advisory Council (PAC) is so important! Great job Bulldog Leaders!!

Last call! Tomorrow is your final chance to place an order for a custom engraved charcuterie spread. Get those orders in now!

The EP Drama Club has been hard at work! Please join us for the 1st Annual Hometown Holiday production on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th. Admission is donation-only, benefiting local charities. Be prepared to fully sink into the holiday spirit and sing along!

It's time to get loud & show off that Bulldog Pride! This Friday, any EP students wearing bulldog gear, will get free admission into the game. Let's cheer on the Bulldogs at their home opener against the Columbiana Clippers. Go Bulldogs!!!

What do you get when we pull together the talented students from Building Trades & Culinary Fundamentals? Custom Engraved Charcuterie Spreads! Get yours in 3 simple steps! Order now through December 5th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

On Monday, November 20th the East Palestine School District will hold a Red & Black Day in support of the tragedy surrounding the Tusky Valley Schools. Financial donations will be collected. Let's see that Red & Black!

Ep Preschool and EP Headstart 1 and 2 are teaming up to say Thank You to all local Veterans. If someone in your family, a neighbor or someone you know is a Veteran, we would like to say Thank You with a card made with love from sweet little hands. Please send name, address, branch of service and years of service to Carol Vollnogle at carol.vollnogle@epschools.k12.oh.us or drop off or mail to at the EP Preschool Office at 200 W North Ave, East Palestine, OH 44413

Congratulations to our EPES September Students of the Month! https://www.myepschools.org/o/epsd/page/student-of-the-month

RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus and can become serious for infants. Know the signs and symptoms of RSV and when to take action. Talk to a provider to learn if your child is at higher risk for contracting the virus. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Good evening East Palestine families, this is Mr. Neifer, EPCSD Superintendent. First, I want to thank everyone who was able to join us for our Back to School Bash, and our Open Houses this week. It has been a great way to have a positive start to the school year. The teaching staff was back in their classrooms this week and is well prepared to receive their students to begin a very successful school year. Just a reminder that School begins on Monday, August 21st and Tuesday, August 22nd. Remember that the Elementary school is the only building with a staggered start this year, and you received that information in your opening letters from Mr. Clunen. Middle school and High School students will all begin school normally on the 21st. Please continue to visit our district website for updated information. Bus routes were shared at open house this week and have been posted on the district website. Please make sure to update your paperwork in final forms. The free and reduced lunch application link is now live. Please take a moment to complete this application as it directly affects school funding for the district. Good Luck to our Bulldog Football team as they travel to Newton Falls tonight to take on the Tigers in our season opener. Good luck to the rest of our student athletes as their seasons get underway as well. We look forward to the start of another great school year. Have an enjoyable last few days of summer break, and as always GO BULLDOGS!!!

Bus Routes have been posted! https://www.myepschools.org/page/bus-routes

Important Message from your School’s Food Service Provider Please follow the link for more information: https://5il.co/22f29

Due to the severe weather forecasted for today the Meet the Team and Back to School Bash events have been rescheduled. We will hold these events tomorrow, Sunday, August 13 from 1-4pm. -- The meet the team Parade will start at 1PM at the East Palestine Public Library with the Teams being introduced in Reid Memorial Stadium directly after the parade. The Back to School Bash will run from 2-4pm, and feature bounce houses, games, and many giveaways.

The Brightside Project will be hosting a back to school event on August 3rd and 17th from 3-7PM. Please see flyer for details.

EPHS Mini Cheer Camp is BACK - See Image for details. Payments can also be brought the 1st day of the the camp

For Information on the East Palestine Youth Basketball Camp, June 12th-14th Please use this link https://5il.co/1vgh0

For Information on the Bulldog Youth Volleyball Camp - July 15th. Please use this link for Camp Flyer - https://5il.co/1uztk Camp Registration - https://5il.co/1uztl

Join COSI, OH WOW! Science Center, The Columbus Symphony, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio EPA, AT&T and more for an evening of fun, science, and inspiration! What? FREE SCIENCE KITS FREE CONCERT FREE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND FUN Who? COSI, OH WOW! Science Center, The Columbus Symphony, East Palestine City Schools, ODA, ODNR, OPA, AT&T Where? East Palestine High School Gymnasium 360 West Grant St. East Palestine, Ohio, 44413 When? Tuesday May 16th 5:00- 6:30 PM