REMINDER: There is no school for students on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. Offices will be open.
In this year’s K’Nex Design Challenge, students designed Sustainable Production Machines focused on efficiency and eco-friendly practices. Teams from EASD elementary schools and EIS presented at EIMS, with top teams advancing to the County Challenge at IU13 on Feb. 4. Great work, students!
Cloister FFA members had a fantastic showing at the PA Farm Show and 97th FFA Mid-Winter Convention. Members proudly received their official FFA jackets, while several seniors earned the prestigious Keystone Degree, the highest honor in Pennsylvania FFA.
We also celebrate a Cloister FFA family recognized with a Special Parent Award for the incredible achievement of having all five children earn the Keystone Degree.
Congratulations to all on these outstanding accomplishments!
We also celebrate a Cloister FFA family recognized with a Special Parent Award for the incredible achievement of having all five children earn the Keystone Degree.
Congratulations to all on these outstanding accomplishments!
A group of Mountaineers recently joined middle school singers from across central PA for a one-day choral festival at Lebanon Valley College, learning new techniques from college musicians and performing new music together. A great experience for both young singers and several future educators! EASD students represented our school with talent and pride!
Thanks to our friends at Hand On House, our kindergarteners were recently able to enjoy special, interactive learning stations to explore the five senses. Big learning for little minds!
Thanks to Next Gen Learning and the EDU Café Podcast for highlighting our ongoing commitment to prepare students for success in an everchanging world - https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/life-ready-graduate-redefining-learning-at-ephrata
Happy New Year, Mountaineers! 2026 is off to a fantastic start with our students and staff back in school today! We are excited for all the learning, successes, and accomplishments that the remainder of the school year will bring.
Classrooms across EASD are filled with festive, holiday-inspired learning today! It’s wonderful to see the holiday spirit shining so brightly in our schools.
Yet another, wonderful way to celebrate the season! Congratulations to our students selected for the LLMEA County Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Their hard work and commitment truly shine, and we’re proud to see them represent our school and community. Bravo to all!
Akron Elementary School fourth-graders completed their annual outreach project this week to fulfill the grocery lists of local families in need. A special thanks to Dutch-Way for helping to keep this annual tradition going strong.
Join us in congratulating our newest crew of Attollo Scholars!
Attollo is a six-week program for juniors centered around key pillars including mindset, resilience, accountability, and more. At EHS, students committed to 5:30 AM sessions, completed mock interviews, and proved that hard work makes the impossible possible. PLUS - they each can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes, a feat only 4% of people in the world can accomplish.
Well done!, Mountaineers! You make us proud!
Attollo is a six-week program for juniors centered around key pillars including mindset, resilience, accountability, and more. At EHS, students committed to 5:30 AM sessions, completed mock interviews, and proved that hard work makes the impossible possible. PLUS - they each can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes, a feat only 4% of people in the world can accomplish.
Well done!, Mountaineers! You make us proud!
Shout-out to the Ephrata Elks Lodge for purchasing over $1,000 in grocery gift cards to help EASD families in need. What a generous community we serve! Thank you!
Enjoy the Akron tree lighting festivities on Saturday and see the beautiful ornaments hand-crafted by Akron Elementary School students. Great work, Mountaineers!
Highland second graders kicked off their holiday break in the most memorable way! On Friday, they visited residents of Keystone Villa with their very own “parade” inspired by the iconic Macy’s parade balloons! A joyful start to the season for both students and residents alike.
Teachers change lives every day—sparking curiosity, building confidence, and shaping the future. Thank you, Lancaster STEM Alliance, for inviting EASD to collaborate on this video project recognizing the amazing work of educators in our region! https://youtu.be/vx0wYAyIZoc?si=8CyM5YkcgWvMn3p1
EHS student leaders and advisors recently attended the Unified Sports Summit at Penn State Harrisburg to share how our inclusive teams are growing and to connect with other schools across PA. Special Olympics supports over 500 PA schools and 12,000+ nationwide, building inclusive communities through sports like Unified Bocce and Unified Track. EASD is proud to be a Unified Champion School, promoting leadership, teamwork, and inclusion every day!
We’re proud to announce that three seniors — Susannah Schelling, Ali Heisey, and Sebastian Rios — have been selected to perform in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Choir following highly competitive auditions featuring top vocalists and musicians from across the region.
This January, they’ll represent EHS at District 7 Choir at Big Springs High School, where the area’s most accomplished high school vocalists will come together for an intensive rehearsal and concert experience under the direction of a guest conductor.
Susannah and Ali were both selected as Sopranos, and Sebastian earned one of only two accompanist spots — an incredible accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding achievements and wishing them continued success as they represent our school with pride!
This January, they’ll represent EHS at District 7 Choir at Big Springs High School, where the area’s most accomplished high school vocalists will come together for an intensive rehearsal and concert experience under the direction of a guest conductor.
Susannah and Ali were both selected as Sopranos, and Sebastian earned one of only two accompanist spots — an incredible accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding achievements and wishing them continued success as they represent our school with pride!
#EASDLifeReady In Action: Fulton 4th graders are participating in a collaborative Socratic seminar to deepen their understanding of the book "Fish in a Tree" through thoughtful questioning, active listening, and the respectful exchange of diverse perspectives.
This morning, 5th graders rotated through classrooms to engage in short presentations and conversations, learning how different careers help connect people and strengthen our community. Big thanks to our 23 volunteers for inspiring students to ask: “How will my future job choice help me connect with my community?”
