East Palestine Middle School

Attention cast of Hometown Holiday! Due to the snow day, we will not have today's afternoon practice. ***However, the evening practice from 6-8 pm is STILL ON for ALL CAST!*** Be safe, and travel at your best discretion. Practice will be held in the auditorium.

The HS/MS Robotics Competition which was scheduled for today has been cancelled.
It will be rescheduled for a later date!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

It may be in the past, but we can't stop replaying the First Annual Middle School Band Night! Our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands joined the High School Band for an epic performance.
It was a spectacular evening of marching, music, and an unforgettable costume dance to "Thriller."
Music moves us, and traditions guide us!

The East Palestine School District spent this morning celebrating and thanking the brave veterans in our community.

We were proud to host a special assembly and breakfast where our students could personally express their gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of our nation's heroes. To every veteran, thank you for your commitment to service and for being an inspiration to our students. We are forever grateful!

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

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*

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

Tonight, our EPMS and EPHS Robotics teams will compete in their first competitions of the school year at the Columbiana County Career & Technical Center (CCCTC). Best of luck! Go Bulldogs!

Huge congrats to our EPMS students who earned a spot on the Honor Roll and Merit Roll for the 1st Nine Weeks!
We are so proud of your commitment to academic success!

Mark your calendars! The East Palestine School District is honored to host the "Shoot For The Cure" benefit basketball game on Thursday, November 20th, with an initial tip-off at 5:30 p.m. in the EPHS Gym.

This is more than just a game—it's a demonstration of community as four school districts—East Palestine, Columbiana, Crestview, and Heartland Christian —come together to support a beloved member of our family, Coach Rick Gates, and his daughter Aricka Gates.

100% of all proceeds from the gate, concessions, raffles, gift baskets, and private donations will go directly to the Gates family.

We're celebrating five years of providing vital support through the East Palestine School District Food Pantry! We are incredibly grateful for the long-standing partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank.

If your family needs support, please know we are here to help. Our first distribution date of the school year will be Friday, November 7th. Sign up for the pantry and find a full list of Columbiana County food assistance options, plus the latest info on CAA food vouchers for SNAP recipients, on our website.

Register or Get Resources: https://www.myepschools.org/page/food-pantry

Tonight's the night! Our Bulldog Football Team got a massive send-off this afternoon, walking the halls of EPES as our youngest Bulldogs cheered them on! Nothing beats this community spirit!!

Let's go, Bulldogs! See everyone tonight!

*If you can't make the game, we are once again the WKBN 27 High School Football Game of the Week. You can still join in on the action by watching LIVE starting at 7 p.m. on MyYTV, at WKBN.com, on the WKBN App, or streaming on WKBN+.

If you miss it, you can catch the replay on WKBN+ on Friday at 11 p.m. on MyYTV and Saturday at 9 a.m. on MyYTV.