Some of our 7th and 8th graders had an unforgettable experience at YSU's 47th Annual English Festival, which included creative writing, teamwork, and inspiring conversations with authors, including Alan Gratz and Quartez Harris.
A huge congratulations to all of our students who participated! We are incredibly proud of their hard work and achievements.
Special recognition goes to:
🏆 Not-So-Trivial Pursuit
Hunter Oswald and Gina Mahoney
🔗 Connections
Izzy Jones
Way to go, Bulldogs! Thank you to our students, teachers, and families for making this event such a success. Your dedication to learning and excellence continues to inspire us all!
We hope that this Spring Break allows for some much-needed rest and recharge! We'll see our Bulldogs back on Tuesday, April 22nd!
EPMS had a special guest for their 3rd quarter PBIS incentive…..Outback Ray!
Check out the fun they had!
Calling all East Palestine School District Students, Staff, and Alumni! It will once again be *Camp T-Shirt Monday* - April 14th Our 6th graders attended Camp Fitch last week and it is time to break out your old camp shirt and join many others in wearing your Camp Fitch or Kon-O-Kwee t-shirt. Tag us in a picture of yourself wearing your camp shirt on Monday, and you will be eligible to possibly win one of this year's camp t-shirts.
Camp Fitch Update:
The buses are estimated to arrive back at EPMS around 1:20 p.m.
Please be prepared to pick up your exhausted 6th graders!!
It is almost a right of passage - the annual 6th-grade trip to Camp Fitch!
Congratulations to the EPMS Honor & Merit Roll Students for the 3rd Nine Weeks!
The gym was bursting with talent this evening at the Festival of Bands! Grades 5-12 all together, doing what they love!
We hope you have next Tuesday at 6 p.m. marked on your calendar. Join the administration team for our State of the Schools event in the EPHS Auditorium.
To all the Paraprofessionals who work within the East Palestine School District - we appreciate you! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
Congratulations to Brian Moore, a member of the East Palestine School Board, on receiving the 2025 Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) Service Award. This award is part of the STAR Awards Program, which recognizes Service, Training, Aptitude, and Recognition.
Out of over 3,400 board members in Ohio, Brian is one of only 71 to receive this honor in 2025.
Thank you for your dedication!
Softball: Tonight's softball game at Columbiana is canceled due to field conditions. The game will be made up as a double-header at home on Wednesday 4/2.
Baseball: Tonight's baseball game at Columbiana is canceled due to field conditions. The game will be made up on Tuesday 4/1 with a 5:00 p.m. start at Columbiana.
Stay up-to-date by visiting https://www.epathletics.org/main/calendar . And you can also view the calendar right from our East Palestine School District App!
Take a look at what the East Palestine Performing Arts Department has planned for this Spring!
As the State Testing Season approaches, we have listed all the dates on our District Calendar for your convenience. Ensuring your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast, along with some encouraging words, can have a significant impact on their performance! https://www.myepschools.org/events
We would like to once again extend our congratulations and appreciation to Mrs. Walker. Last week, she was recognized at the Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year Honors Dinner—a well-deserved honor!
*Sweet Tea for a Sweet Cause*
In just five days, the Bulldog Cafe sold 771 cups of their delicious sweet tea, totaling 78 gallons, allowing for a donation of $622.25 to the Springfield Local Fine Arts Department in honor of Jason Daff!
Say goodbye to outdated equipment—our weight room has just undergone a major upgrade!
After relying on equipment that was decades old, we are excited to unveil our new and improved facility. It features safer and more effective equipment designed to help our athletes get game day & competition ready!
Let's Go Dawgs!!!
Reminder - we have an Early Release Day coming up on Friday, March 21st! Adjust your schedules accordingly!
Join Dr. Rook, Superintendent of East Palestine Schools, along with the building principals, for a *State of the Schools* event on Tuesday, April 8th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the EPHS Auditorium.
Expect to receive updates on the overall district, as well as information on performance, progress, and plans for each district building from the administration.
We are excited to share all the great things happening in EP Schools!
The Nutrition Group staff have truly outdone themselves this time!
The EPMS & EPHS Cafeterias were bursting with St. Patrick’s Day cheer, serving up some fun and festive lunch options for our students and staff to enjoy!
