Ephrata Area School District -

This weekend is the EIMS spring musical! Students in grades 5-8 have been working for months to prepare their production of Into The Woods Jr. Support their efforts and see one (or both) shows tonight and tomorrow!

It was a beautiful day for our spring sports athletes! Today, for the first time, our softball players set foot on their turf field for practice. We’re looking forward to another great sports season! GO MOUNTS!

#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth: EHS band & orchestra students recently had two learning opportunities with Millersville & Kutztown Universities. Both events included collegiate-level instruction and performance opportunities. Most importantly, they created lasting memories for students.

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Best wishes to these students who are headed to the state swim meet today! The #MountsPride is strong with this group of amazing athletes!

VOTING IS OPEN for the annual WHAT'S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING video contest. View the submissions and vote (again & again) for Ephrata Middle School HERE now through Thursday, March 14 - https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/south-central/

It was another successful countywide science fair for our Mountaineers! Congrats to these award winners, as well as all students who participated in the school level science fair in February.

#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth: EHS band & orchestra students recently had two learning opportunities with Millersville & Kutztown Universities. Both events included collegiate-level instruction and performance opportunities. Most importantly, they created lasting memories for students.

Friday evening was a great kickoff to the Lancaster County Young Artist Awards exhibition. Stop by the PA College of Art and Design now through April 7 to see hundreds of works by local student artists, including MANY by talented EHS students.

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Every year a group of distinguished Veterans visit with our freshman to share first-hand historical perspectives on the time they served in the military, many who served in Vietnam. We thank these Veterans for their service and for this memorable student leaning experience.

EHS Camerata singers rang in Music In Our Schools Month on Monday with an hour-long concert in the PA Capitol Rotunda. What a stunning venue for these talented student vocalists!

On National Employee Appreciation Day, we are sending a massive shout-out of appreciation to our Mountaineer team who consistently go above and beyond every day to support both students and their colleagues. Thank you, Mountaineers, for your exceptional efforts!

Best wishes to our talented Mountaineer Robotics team in their state competition on Saturday! Will they qualify for the world competition two years in a row? We know they can do it!

Well deserved, Mountaineers!

Can you believe March is just days away? Check out all of the events being offered by Ephrata Early Learning! #MountsPride

Congratulations to our EHS LCYA Award Winners! A record-setting number of 930 pieces were submitted this year from Lancaster County students. Attend the gallery opening and congratulate these Mountaineers in person - Fri, March 8, 5-8 PM, PA College of Art & Design.

What a week it's been for our Unified Bocce Team! Not only did they earn a win in a match versus EASD administration on Monday, they were also named the Lancaster-Lebanon silver medalists yesterday! Congrats, Mountaineers!

Thanks to Mainspring of Ephrata for another successful job and internship fair. All students in Grade 11 made connections with local businesses, which could lead to employment, internships, or future career opportunities. #EASDLifeReady

The Ephrata Area School Board approved the hiring of Mr. Brandon Smith as the new Ephrata Varsity Girls Soccer Coach and Mr. Steven McCabe as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at their February 26 meeting. Mr. Smith has been a Business Education Teacher at Ephrata High School since 2022 and is an EHS graduate. Previously, he was a teacher within the Solanco School District, where he also served as the Assistant Coach for both Boys Varsity Soccer and Junior High Boys Basketball. Mr. Smith obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Millersville University and a Master of Arts in STEM Education from Shippensburg University. “Nothing brings me more pride and joy than giving back to the community that gave me the chance to become who I am today. I can relate to being a Mountaineer and proudly wearing purple and gold. I have played soccer at a high level, and I understand what it takes to be part of a successful program. I know the expectations this community has for athletics, and I appreciate these shared goals,” Mr. Smith said. Mr. McCabe is an Ephrata Intermediate/Middle School Health and Physical Education Teacher. Prior to coming to EASD in 2022, he was a Health and Physical Education Teacher at Penn Manor School District. Mr. McCabe’s soccer coaching experience includes serving as the Boys Varsity Head Coach at Penn Manor High School, as well as Assistant Coach roles at Franklin and Marshall College, Millersville University, and Eastern University. He was also a professional soccer player for the Kilmarnock Football Club in Scotland. Mr. McCabe obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Coaching and Development from the University of Abertay Dundee and his Master of Education Degree in Multicultural Education from Eastern University. “As a proud member of the Ephrata community, I am humbled by the opportunity and great responsibility that comes with developing these young soccer players not just as athletes, but as a cohesive team, a supportive family, and most importantly, outstanding young men. With a shared commitment to hard work, dedication from everyone involved, and a unified vision, I am optimistic that we can build upon the rich tradition of Ephrata Soccer and experience much success together for many years to come,” commented Mr. McCabe.