Don't forget to vote for your favorite scarecrow at tonight's game!
Battle of the Classes points are at stake!
Battle of the Classes points are at stake!
FAST FACT FRIDAY
Ever wonder where the funding for our schools comes from?
Like school districts across Ohio, East Palestine Schools are funded through a combination of state, local, federal, and other non-tax revenue sources. But the share coming from each source can look very different from one district to another.
Today’s Fast Fact Friday takes a closer look at where East Palestine’s revenue comes from and how it compares with similar districts and the statewide average.
Check out the graphic to take a closer look.
Ever wonder where the funding for our schools comes from?
Like school districts across Ohio, East Palestine Schools are funded through a combination of state, local, federal, and other non-tax revenue sources. But the share coming from each source can look very different from one district to another.
Today’s Fast Fact Friday takes a closer look at where East Palestine’s revenue comes from and how it compares with similar districts and the statewide average.
Check out the graphic to take a closer look.
A quick reminder for everyone using our campus, especially during afternoon pickup:
The East Palestine Police Department has notified us that they will be enforcing the laws regarding designated accessible parking spaces. These spaces may only be used by vehicles displaying the proper disability placard, accessible license plate, or other qualifying documentation.
We know parking can get busy at the end of the school day, but please help us keep these spaces open for the individuals who truly need them. Parking in an accessible space without the proper authorization is against Ohio law and may result in enforcement action.
If you have questions about accessible parking or enforcement, please contact the East Palestine Police Department directly.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus accessible for everyone!
The East Palestine Police Department has notified us that they will be enforcing the laws regarding designated accessible parking spaces. These spaces may only be used by vehicles displaying the proper disability placard, accessible license plate, or other qualifying documentation.
We know parking can get busy at the end of the school day, but please help us keep these spaces open for the individuals who truly need them. Parking in an accessible space without the proper authorization is against Ohio law and may result in enforcement action.
If you have questions about accessible parking or enforcement, please contact the East Palestine Police Department directly.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus accessible for everyone!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up!
Thursday, October 8th is an opportunity to connect with your student’s teacher(s), ask questions, and get an inside look at how your student is doing both academically and socially in the classroom.
These connections matter! When families and teachers work together, we create an important support system that helps our students succeed. Be sure to reserve your conference time!
Preschool/EPES: https://www.myconferencetime.com/epalestinees
EPMS: https://www.myconferencetime.com/epalestinems
EPHS: https://www.myconferencetime.com/epalestinehs
Thursday, October 8th is an opportunity to connect with your student’s teacher(s), ask questions, and get an inside look at how your student is doing both academically and socially in the classroom.
These connections matter! When families and teachers work together, we create an important support system that helps our students succeed. Be sure to reserve your conference time!
Preschool/EPES: https://www.myconferencetime.com/epalestinees
EPMS: https://www.myconferencetime.com/epalestinems
EPHS: https://www.myconferencetime.com/epalestinehs
Your Saturday night plans just got better!
Join us for Bulldog Band Night this Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at Reid Memorial Football Stadium!
For only $7, you’ll get an evening of great music, Bulldog spirit and plenty of extras to enjoy — from raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle to concessions, T-shirts, 300 Club and Air Grams.
Come for the music. Stay for the fun. Support the band!
Join us for Bulldog Band Night this Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at Reid Memorial Football Stadium!
For only $7, you’ll get an evening of great music, Bulldog spirit and plenty of extras to enjoy — from raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle to concessions, T-shirts, 300 Club and Air Grams.
Come for the music. Stay for the fun. Support the band!
Just a few more days to get your PreK-6th grader signed up for EPYSA's Flag Football.
Registration closes on Friday, 10/2 at 7 p.m.
Go to www.epyouthsports.com
Registration closes on Friday, 10/2 at 7 p.m.
Go to www.epyouthsports.com
Our Bulldogs brought home some big honors at the 2026 Johnny Appleseed Festival Art Competition!
EPHS senior Lacie Brown earned Best of Show (Johnny’s Choice) for her artwork, earning a cash prize and the exciting opportunity to have her design featured on next year’s Johnny Appleseed Festival shirts! What a fantastic accomplishment!
And the recognition didn’t stop there! Eighth-grader Brooklynn Barr earned 1st place in her age group, while seventh-grader Chezna Rettig and fifth-grader Daxton Vitko each earned 3rd place in their respective age groups.
We’re so proud of these four talented Bulldogs and the creativity they shared from our community!
EPHS senior Lacie Brown earned Best of Show (Johnny’s Choice) for her artwork, earning a cash prize and the exciting opportunity to have her design featured on next year’s Johnny Appleseed Festival shirts! What a fantastic accomplishment!
And the recognition didn’t stop there! Eighth-grader Brooklynn Barr earned 1st place in her age group, while seventh-grader Chezna Rettig and fifth-grader Daxton Vitko each earned 3rd place in their respective age groups.
We’re so proud of these four talented Bulldogs and the creativity they shared from our community!
Our Counseling Team at EPHS & EPMS jumped on the idea of celebrating Dolly Day with a Cup of Ambition Drink & Snack Cart for our staff!
We love our Bulldog Family!
FAST FACT FRIDAY
A historic milestone for our Bulldogs! According to the latest Ohio School Report Card, East Palestine Schools achieved the highest Value-Added rating in district history.
Value-Added measures the growth students demonstrate from year to year on Ohio’s state tests. This achievement is a reflection of the intentional work happening throughout our district to create the conditions, programs, and support our students need to succeed.
Growth matters. And our Bulldogs are growing!
A historic milestone for our Bulldogs! According to the latest Ohio School Report Card, East Palestine Schools achieved the highest Value-Added rating in district history.
Value-Added measures the growth students demonstrate from year to year on Ohio’s state tests. This achievement is a reflection of the intentional work happening throughout our district to create the conditions, programs, and support our students need to succeed.
Growth matters. And our Bulldogs are growing!
Our 8th-grade students in Mr. Kunselman’s Work-Based Learning class are exploring the Manufacturing Pathway, recently learning about careers as CNC operators.
To bring that learning to life, students visited our woodshop to see our district’s CNC machine in action. They got an up-close look at how the machine is programmed, watched it create a product, and even saw the finished product for themselves!
Hands-on experiences like this help students connect what they’re learning in the classroom to real careers and the technology used in today’s manufacturing industry.
To bring that learning to life, students visited our woodshop to see our district’s CNC machine in action. They got an up-close look at how the machine is programmed, watched it create a product, and even saw the finished product for themselves!
Hands-on experiences like this help students connect what they’re learning in the classroom to real careers and the technology used in today’s manufacturing industry.
Future-focused learning in action!
Our EPMS 7th-grade students and around 40 EPHS students spent time this week exploring careers and gaining hands-on experience at the 2026 Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo.
From trying new skills to learning about career opportunities, our students had the chance to see where curiosity and hard work can take them. We couldn't be more proud of the way they represented East Palestine!
Our EPMS 7th-grade students and around 40 EPHS students spent time this week exploring careers and gaining hands-on experience at the 2026 Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo.
From trying new skills to learning about career opportunities, our students had the chance to see where curiosity and hard work can take them. We couldn't be more proud of the way they represented East Palestine!
Our Senior Citizen Breakfast was so well received last year that we’re excited to bring it back for Year 2!
Join us on Thursday, October 22 for breakfast, conversation and an opportunity to hear updates about what’s happening throughout East Palestine Schools.
📍 Elementary Gymnasium
🕤 Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
🕚 Event concludes: 11:00 a.m.
SPECIAL NOTE: NEW LOCATION!
We’re still at the Elementary School, but this year’s breakfast will be held in the Gymnasium!
Registration is required by October 15th
Register here: https://bit.ly/4Av584u
or by contacting Allison Oltmann at (330) 426-5302 or allison.oltmann@myepschools.org
We hope you’ll join us for another great morning in Bulldog Country!
Join us on Thursday, October 22 for breakfast, conversation and an opportunity to hear updates about what’s happening throughout East Palestine Schools.
📍 Elementary Gymnasium
🕤 Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
🕚 Event concludes: 11:00 a.m.
SPECIAL NOTE: NEW LOCATION!
We’re still at the Elementary School, but this year’s breakfast will be held in the Gymnasium!
Registration is required by October 15th
Register here: https://bit.ly/4Av584u
or by contacting Allison Oltmann at (330) 426-5302 or allison.oltmann@myepschools.org
We hope you’ll join us for another great morning in Bulldog Country!
Now we’re celebrating growth at East Palestine Middle School for receiving an overall 3-Star Rating ⭐⭐⭐
This year, EPMS saw a one-star increase in both Achievement and Progress, reflecting continued growth in student learning and performance.
We’re proud of the hard work happening every day in our classrooms and grateful to our students and staff who continue to move us forward!
Keep growing, Bulldogs!
This year, EPMS saw a one-star increase in both Achievement and Progress, reflecting continued growth in student learning and performance.
We’re proud of the hard work happening every day in our classrooms and grateful to our students and staff who continue to move us forward!
Keep growing, Bulldogs!
We love to honor extraordinary milestones in education!
We are incredibly grateful to celebrate two outstanding team members for their lifelong commitment to our students and schools:
25 Years - Mr. Lewis – Elementary School Teacher
30 Years - Mrs. Hogan – Middle School Teacher
A combined 55 years of patience, encouragement, and exceptional teaching! Thank you both for shaping generations of learners and making such a profound impact on our district!
We are incredibly grateful to celebrate two outstanding team members for their lifelong commitment to our students and schools:
25 Years - Mr. Lewis – Elementary School Teacher
30 Years - Mrs. Hogan – Middle School Teacher
A combined 55 years of patience, encouragement, and exceptional teaching! Thank you both for shaping generations of learners and making such a profound impact on our district!
FAST FACT FRIDAY
East Palestine Schools earned a Performance Index score of 81.3 points on the latest Ohio School Report Card.
That’s our highest Performance Index score since 2019!
Behind that number are students putting in the work, teachers and staff pushing learning forward, and a school community committed to continued growth. A measurable sign of progress across Bulldog Nation.
East Palestine Schools earned a Performance Index score of 81.3 points on the latest Ohio School Report Card.
That’s our highest Performance Index score since 2019!
Behind that number are students putting in the work, teachers and staff pushing learning forward, and a school community committed to continued growth. A measurable sign of progress across Bulldog Nation.
The Ohio Department of Education has officially released the 2025-2026 State Report Cards, and East Palestine City Schools is proud to have earned an overall 3-Star Rating, indicating we are meeting state standards across the district!
This year's results reflect meaningful progress in several key areas, including three areas earning 4 stars, exceeding state standards:
Gap Closing: Our rating doubled, with annual performance goals increasing from 25.6% to 46.6%.
College, Career, Workforce & Military Readiness: 75.7% of high school students are demonstrating readiness for post-secondary success — an increase of nearly 9% from last year.
Graduation Rate: A 94.3% four-year graduation rate earned another 4-star rating.
Academic Growth: Our Performance Index increased to 81.3 points, reflecting student performance on state assessments.
While we celebrate this progress, we remain focused on what's next. Strengthening early literacy in grades K-3 continues to be a priority, and through targeted reading tools and specialized instruction, we are committed to helping every young Bulldog build the skills needed for long-term success.
We are proud of the progress our students, teachers and staff are making, and grateful for a community that continues to support our schools as we move East Palestine forward.
Unleashing Potential.
Learn more about the 2025-2026 State Report Card on our website.
This year's results reflect meaningful progress in several key areas, including three areas earning 4 stars, exceeding state standards:
Gap Closing: Our rating doubled, with annual performance goals increasing from 25.6% to 46.6%.
College, Career, Workforce & Military Readiness: 75.7% of high school students are demonstrating readiness for post-secondary success — an increase of nearly 9% from last year.
Graduation Rate: A 94.3% four-year graduation rate earned another 4-star rating.
Academic Growth: Our Performance Index increased to 81.3 points, reflecting student performance on state assessments.
While we celebrate this progress, we remain focused on what's next. Strengthening early literacy in grades K-3 continues to be a priority, and through targeted reading tools and specialized instruction, we are committed to helping every young Bulldog build the skills needed for long-term success.
We are proud of the progress our students, teachers and staff are making, and grateful for a community that continues to support our schools as we move East Palestine forward.
Unleashing Potential.
Learn more about the 2025-2026 State Report Card on our website.
Thursday is our 1st Pick-Up Day—Register Today!
Boxes are being packed, and our dedicated volunteers are getting everything ready! If your family could use extra support, registration remains open for the East Palestine Schools Family Food Support Program.
First Pickup: Thursday, September 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Who It’s For: Available district-wide to all EP School District families
Sign Up Here: https://www.myepschools.org/page/family-food-support-program
We love our Bulldog community and are proud to support our families.
(Please note: Details about the EPES Weekend Backpack Program will be coming at a later date.)
Boxes are being packed, and our dedicated volunteers are getting everything ready! If your family could use extra support, registration remains open for the East Palestine Schools Family Food Support Program.
First Pickup: Thursday, September 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Who It’s For: Available district-wide to all EP School District families
Sign Up Here: https://www.myepschools.org/page/family-food-support-program
We love our Bulldog community and are proud to support our families.
(Please note: Details about the EPES Weekend Backpack Program will be coming at a later date.)
The EPHS Class of 2027 is selling Pink Out shirts for just $20! Grab yours now and get ready to show your support during the Pink Out Game on October 2nd.
Orders & payment are due Wednesday, September 16.
See a Bulldog senior to order or email Miss Dawson at ashlee.dawson@epschools.k12.oh.us
Let’s fill Bulldog Country with PINK!
Orders & payment are due Wednesday, September 16.
See a Bulldog senior to order or email Miss Dawson at ashlee.dawson@epschools.k12.oh.us
Let’s fill Bulldog Country with PINK!
FAST FACT FRIDAY
Education is more than an investment in our students — it’s an investment in our entire community.
This week’s fact: East Palestine Schools spends an average of $16,131.12 per student each year.
That investment provides the instruction, programs, and opportunities our students experience every day — and helps prepare them for the future, whether that means entering the workforce, pursuing higher education, starting a business, or becoming an active and contributing member of our community.
Education is more than an investment in our students — it’s an investment in our entire community.
This week’s fact: East Palestine Schools spends an average of $16,131.12 per student each year.
That investment provides the instruction, programs, and opportunities our students experience every day — and helps prepare them for the future, whether that means entering the workforce, pursuing higher education, starting a business, or becoming an active and contributing member of our community.
Registration is now open for the East Palestine Schools Family Food Support Program.
This program is designed to provide additional food support to families in our school community. If your family could benefit, we encourage you to learn more and complete the registration process. The first Family Food Pantry pickup will be on Thursday, September 17th, from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
We’re here to support our students and families — because taking care of our Bulldog community matters.
To learn more & to register, please visit:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/family-food-support-program
**Information regarding the EPES Weekend Backpack Program will be released at a later date.
