UPDATE: Our students and staff at EPMS & EPHS have been cleared to return to the buildings safely. The East Palestine Fire Department conducted a thorough investigation and confirmed that the fire alarm was triggered but with no evidence of an actual fire in the building.
The fire alarm within the middle school was triggered and the East Palestine Fire Department is currently investigating.
All students and staff are safely out of the building and staying dry within the EPES gymnasium. We will provide an updated post once everyone is back in the building.
Thank you for your patience.
It's Santa!
Many hands make light work! Recently, students & members of our wrestling team had the opportunity to assist Social Concerns with their holiday toy preparation. Great job, Bulldogs!
It seems as though our athletic events are changing daily, due to various reasons. We are doing our best to keep our fans up-to-date on the latest information.
Here's the latest!
EPMS Boys and Girls Basketball for Wednesday, December 18th, will be 8th Grade Only. Both teams will play at Southern Local. Tipoff for the girls will be at 5:30, with the boys to follow.
Which team will collect the most donations for the EPMS Winter Pageant?
All donations collected will go toward EPMS PBIS funding.
TEAM: Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie, Santa and Zero
Zach Beatty, Kylie Burroughs, Justin McCullough, Mr. Kunselman, and Mrs. Sherry
TEAM: Elf…..Papa Elf, Jovie Elf, Buddy The Elf, Santa, and the Narwhal
Kade Morrow, Violet Glavan, Destiney Burtyk, Mr. Snyder, and Mrs. Sepe
TEAM: Gingerbread People
Gingerbread Teachers, Chef, and Gingerbread Boys
Mrs. Wertz, Mrs. Roberts, Izzy Jones, Shane Newman, and Caleb Dmyterko
TEAM: Chipettes
Talent Agent, Talent Manager, Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor
Mrs. Tessema, Mrs. McElroy, Emmy Melvin/Gina Mahoney/Annie Marshall
TEAM: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
Party Guests, Grandma, and Two Reindeer
Mrs. Hogan, Mr. Berger, Calvin Hoffer, Rylee Bollinger, and Alexis Ogle
It's that time of year again! Time to get your votes in for the EPMS Holiday Door Contest.
Cast your votes here: https://forms.gle/RG8XPqYvtozkwKbT8
Hurry! You only have until Noon on Thursday, December 19th.
Due to a scheduling conflict at Leetonia, the Boys 9th grade basketball game has been cancelled. A make-up date will be released in the near future.
The 7th grade boys will still play at Leetonia. Tipoff at 5:30.
There will only be one game tonight for the EPMS girls. It will be an 8th grade game starting at 5:30.
Varsity Girls are at Valley Christian tonight!
We're thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our very own Bulldogs, who graduated from Youngstown State University this past weekend with advanced graduate degrees! Congratulations!
Superintendent - Dr. James Rook (Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership)
First Grade Teacher - Mrs. Hannah Prentice (Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy)
Board of Education Member - Mrs. Erika Kinkead (Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner)
Our very own #6 Owen Jurjavcic - is now a member of the WKBN Big 22 Class of 2024. Congratulations Owen!
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/wkbn-to-announce-big-22-class-of-2024-award-winners-tonight/?ipid=email_big22_announce/
Building something amazing together! Our kindergarten students constructed gingerbread houses with a special someone this afternoon. There was a lot of sweetness in the room!
Have you met Willow?
She's our official EP mascot and will be a familiar face at all our athletic events this year. Get ready to see her cheering us on & intimidating our opponents!
The Boys' Basketball game against Portersville on Saturday, December 21st has been canceled. A make-up date will be announced in the near future.
Congratulations to our November Attendance Heroes at EPES & EPMS!
Here, Everyday, Ready & On-time
A sprinkle of Christmas spirit mixed with a dash of Science brings about the perfect crystal ornaments! The sixth graders had a fun time exploring this in their crystal ornament lab.
The Varsity Girl's Basketball Game vs Lisbon scheduled for Thursday, December 12th has been canceled.
A reschedule date will be released in the near future.
Our Middle School Staff are really getting in the holiday spirit this week. Today they were Mad About Plaid!
**Impact Through Action**
Students from the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy and our Bulldog Choir participated in "Do Good December" activities. Our Bulldogs helped elementary students shop at Santa's Secret Shop and spent time entertaining and visiting residents at Covington and Christian House. We are proud of their leadership!
This morning, the EPES gym was rockin' during our PBIS assembly. Our special guest, Basketball Jones, shared some inspiring messages with our students. Be sure to ask your student what they learned and who they thought had some great dance moves!
Rotary Interact came together for their Operation Christmas Child packing event. What an incredible way to give back!
