EPMS Group/Club pictures will take place on April 17th. This is a change from the originally scheduled date due to State Testing. Be sure to always visit the event calendar on our website to see what we have planned around the District!
https://www.myepschools.org/events
https://www.myepschools.org/events

Who's ready to roll up their sleeves and put in a little work to truly show our Bulldog Pride throughout the community? Don't miss out on Dog Days 2026, hosted by the East Palestine School District and the Village of East Palestine!
Print the form, scan the QR code, or visit https://forms.gle/NzF5HSdNKzECjMYK6 to show your commitment today!
Do you have questions? Reach out at epdogdays@epschools.k12.oh.us
Print the form, scan the QR code, or visit https://forms.gle/NzF5HSdNKzECjMYK6 to show your commitment today!
Do you have questions? Reach out at epdogdays@epschools.k12.oh.us


March is Music In Our Schools Month, and we’re celebrating with a Mystery Musician game! We want all Middle and High School students—and our staff—to help find the hidden musicians in our halls.
To play, head to the display boards in your cafeteria and check out the staff profiles. Each correct guess earns an entry into a raffle for both a student and staff winner in each building!
Beyond the prizes, we hope this sparks some great conversations about the songs and stories that connect us all. Stop by the boards and submit your best guesses.
Happy sleuthing, Bulldogs!
To play, head to the display boards in your cafeteria and check out the staff profiles. Each correct guess earns an entry into a raffle for both a student and staff winner in each building!
Beyond the prizes, we hope this sparks some great conversations about the songs and stories that connect us all. Stop by the boards and submit your best guesses.
Happy sleuthing, Bulldogs!

It's time for the annual *Festival of Bands* and we couldn't be more excited for tomorrow evening (3/26)!
Featuring performances by:
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Bands
High School Concert Band
EPHS Bulldog Marching Band & Color Guard
Take your seats in the EPHS Gym and the performances will start at 7 p.m.!
Featuring performances by:
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Bands
High School Concert Band
EPHS Bulldog Marching Band & Color Guard
Take your seats in the EPHS Gym and the performances will start at 7 p.m.!

Sebastian says, "Life under the sea is the best!" and we couldn't agree more!!
Dive into East Palestine High School Drama Club's production of The Little Mermaid this weekend! You won't want to miss our students' incredible talent.
When?
Fri, Mar 20 - 7 p.m.
Sat, Mar 21 - 7 p.m.
Sun, Mar 22 -2 p.m.
Tickets?
Presale $10 (scan the QR code or visithttps://www.myepschools.org/page/performing-arts )
$12 at the door
Join us for some musical magic!
Dive into East Palestine High School Drama Club's production of The Little Mermaid this weekend! You won't want to miss our students' incredible talent.
When?
Fri, Mar 20 - 7 p.m.
Sat, Mar 21 - 7 p.m.
Sun, Mar 22 -2 p.m.
Tickets?
Presale $10 (scan the QR code or visithttps://www.myepschools.org/page/performing-arts )
$12 at the door
Join us for some musical magic!

If you're planning to cheer on our baseball or softball teams at Ace of Diamonds this season, please keep the following gate information in mind:
Parking/Entry: There is a $5 fee per vehicle for all spectators.
Notice: This charge is required by the facility and is not a fee from East Palestine Schools.
We look forward to seeing you there! Go Bulldogs!
Parking/Entry: There is a $5 fee per vehicle for all spectators.
Notice: This charge is required by the facility and is not a fee from East Palestine Schools.
We look forward to seeing you there! Go Bulldogs!

Today (3/17/26) the East Palestine School District will operate on a 2-hour delay due to weather conditions. There will be no AM Preschool.

We had an amazing Day 1 at the EPMS Scholastic Book Fair! It was great to see so many students excited to browse the shelves and find their next favorite read.
Don’t worry if you missed out today—we are open all week long! Students can stop by the fair to shop every day once they have finished their lunch.
From latest releases to classic favorites, there is something for everyone. Let’s keep that reading momentum going, Bulldogs!
Go Cashless with an eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastpalestinemiddleschool
Don’t worry if you missed out today—we are open all week long! Students can stop by the fair to shop every day once they have finished their lunch.
From latest releases to classic favorites, there is something for everyone. Let’s keep that reading momentum going, Bulldogs!
Go Cashless with an eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastpalestinemiddleschool

We are so grateful for our Unlocking Potential Mentorship program at EPMS! Each month, amazing community members volunteer their time to mentor our Bulldogs, sharing wisdom and leaving a lasting imprint on their lives.
A huge thank you to the United Way of Northern Columbiana County for sponsoring this program and helping us invest in our students' futures. It’s truly a team effort to help every Bulldog reach their full potential!
A huge thank you to the United Way of Northern Columbiana County for sponsoring this program and helping us invest in our students' futures. It’s truly a team effort to help every Bulldog reach their full potential!






The countdown is officially on! In exactly seven days, the East Palestine Drama Club takes the stage for their production of The Little Mermaid. Our talented students have been working tirelessly to bring this Disney classic to life, and you won’t want to miss the magic!
📍 Where: EPHS Auditorium
📅 When: 3/20 - 7 p.m., 3/21 - 7 p.m. and 3/22 - 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/myepschools or at the door
We can't wait to see you "Under the Sea!"
📍 Where: EPHS Auditorium
📅 When: 3/20 - 7 p.m., 3/21 - 7 p.m. and 3/22 - 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/myepschools or at the door
We can't wait to see you "Under the Sea!"

The wait is over!
The EPMS GATE Club has officially launched its first edition of MS News. These students have been hard at work, and it shows!
https://youtu.be/GyzAhfBLkzA
The EPMS GATE Club has officially launched its first edition of MS News. These students have been hard at work, and it shows!
https://youtu.be/GyzAhfBLkzA

Join Dr. Rook, Superintendent of East Palestine Schools, along with the building principals, for a *State of the Schools* event on Tuesday, April 14th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the EPHS Auditorium. Expect to receive updates from the administration on the overall district, as well as information on performance, progress, and plans for each district building.
We are excited to share all the great things happening in EP Schools! Mark your calendars now!
We are excited to share all the great things happening in EP Schools! Mark your calendars now!

Shamrock Grams Are Coming! 🍀
Spread some St. Patrick’s Day luck to your friends, staff members, and co-workers!
Forms will be sent home with all EPES students and must be returned by March 13, 2026. The PTO will be selling Shamrock Grams during EPMS lunches on March 16th and 17th.
Each Shamrock Gram is only $2 and includes:
✨ A personalized message card
✨ A festive St. Patrick’s Day treat
All Shamrock Grams will be delivered on St. Patrick’s Day at EPES. At EPMS, they will be given to the students at the time of purchase for personal delivery. 💚🌈
Thank you for supporting the PTO and helping to spread a little extra joy throughout our schools!
Spread some St. Patrick’s Day luck to your friends, staff members, and co-workers!
Forms will be sent home with all EPES students and must be returned by March 13, 2026. The PTO will be selling Shamrock Grams during EPMS lunches on March 16th and 17th.
Each Shamrock Gram is only $2 and includes:
✨ A personalized message card
✨ A festive St. Patrick’s Day treat
All Shamrock Grams will be delivered on St. Patrick’s Day at EPES. At EPMS, they will be given to the students at the time of purchase for personal delivery. 💚🌈
Thank you for supporting the PTO and helping to spread a little extra joy throughout our schools!

After a long hiatus, the Scholastic Book Fair is finally back at East Palestine Middle School from March 16 through March 20. We’ve missed the excitement of students discovering their next favorite book! Students are invited to visit the fair immediately after finishing their lunch.
We highly encourage parents to utilize the Scholastic eWallet system. It’s a safe, cashless way for your student to shop without worrying about lost coins or bills.
We can’t wait to see our Bulldogs browsing the shelves again!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastpalestinemiddleschool
We highly encourage parents to utilize the Scholastic eWallet system. It’s a safe, cashless way for your student to shop without worrying about lost coins or bills.
We can’t wait to see our Bulldogs browsing the shelves again!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastpalestinemiddleschool

Huge congratulations to the talented East Palestine students who represented us at the Columbiana County Art Show! From middle school through high school, our Bulldogs showed incredible creativity and skill.
A special shout-out to 5th grader Larissa Worley, who received an Honorable Mention for her fantastic work!
Middle School Featured Artists:
5th: Larissa Worley (Honorable Mention)
6th: Rilynn Norton
7th: Maggie May
8th: Cloey Wilson
High School Featured Artists:
9th: Genevieve Reed
10th: Zoee Berresford
11th: Anne Clemens
12th: Kacie Williams
Way to go, Bulldogs! Keep creating!
A special shout-out to 5th grader Larissa Worley, who received an Honorable Mention for her fantastic work!
Middle School Featured Artists:
5th: Larissa Worley (Honorable Mention)
6th: Rilynn Norton
7th: Maggie May
8th: Cloey Wilson
High School Featured Artists:
9th: Genevieve Reed
10th: Zoee Berresford
11th: Anne Clemens
12th: Kacie Williams
Way to go, Bulldogs! Keep creating!



The East Palestine High School Drama Club is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid!
Join us March 20–22 for a classic musical experience the whole family will enjoy.
Performance Schedule:
• Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. We can’t wait to see you there to support our hardworking students!
Additional information and a direct link for ticketing can be found here:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/performing-arts
Join us March 20–22 for a classic musical experience the whole family will enjoy.
Performance Schedule:
• Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. We can’t wait to see you there to support our hardworking students!
Additional information and a direct link for ticketing can be found here:
https://www.myepschools.org/page/performing-arts

Today (2/25), the EP School District will operate on a 2-hour delay. There will be no AM Preschool.

Congratulations to Maggie & Aaliyah for their participation in Regional Power of the Pen!
We were so proud of you for representing EP!
We were so proud of you for representing EP!

Our neighbors at Columbiana and Crestview have laid down the challenge, and we are ready to step up! This Friday, February 27th, we are asking our Bulldogs to wear blue in honor of Rare Disease Day.
While these diagnoses may be uncommon, the families navigating them are our friends, neighbors, and classmates. Please join us this Friday by wearing your favorite blue gear as we show our support for these families!
While these diagnoses may be uncommon, the families navigating them are our friends, neighbors, and classmates. Please join us this Friday by wearing your favorite blue gear as we show our support for these families!

There's just one final date to get signed up for Summer Softball offered by the East Palestine Girls Softball Association:
Sunday, March 1st, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Insurance
Contact Kevin McKinstry at (330) 853-2290 with questions
Sunday, March 1st, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Insurance
Contact Kevin McKinstry at (330) 853-2290 with questions

