Ephrata Area School District -

Another Reading Olympics in the books!
• 42 students
• 7 teams
• 56 competition questions
• 159 total books finished
• 161 days preparing and practicing
• 33,947 pages read

After three playoff rounds, here are the results:
First Place – The Last Chapter (EIS) – 27 points (Tie-Breaker Win)
Second Place – The Reading Renegades (HES) – 25 points
Third Place – The Title Titans (AES) – 23 points

Congrats to these deserving Mountaineers and thanks to all who support their love of reading!

Thank you to our generous community and Giant for "rounding up at the register" to help ensure all students are well fed and ready to learn!

Great news! Our Ephrata Middle School production team in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" contest received the Storyteller Award this year for their video featuring High Concrete. Well done, Mountaineers!

If you think their hands are full, you should see their hearts! 💜💛 Thank you to our team of paraprofessionals for the meaningful work they do to support our students and staff.

This year was a first, but definitely not the last! Mountaineers in our autistic support classes held their own science fairs, complete with presentations and live experiments for classmates throughout the school. Students did an incredible job, leaving everyone impressed by their creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm.

EASD will be attending the annual Millersville University Teacher Recruitment Day on Tuesday! We’re excited to connect with future educators and share opportunities to make a difference in our schools. Stop by and meet our HR team. We look forward to seeing you there!

During Senator Malone’s visit to EASD today, he experienced firsthand the dynamic learning taking place across our schools. At EHS, he observed an Honors U.S. History Socratic Seminar, engaged in thoughtful discussion with prospective educators in our Honors Foundations of Teaching class, and learned how students are developing real-world skills through Mounts Tech Support—including earning drone certifications. The visit concluded at Clay Elementary School, where he saw the Coding Contest in action and celebrated our students’ innovation and problem-solving skills.

Kindergarten students are exploring life long ago and how it has changed over time. They studied historic artwork like The Crossing of the Delaware and recreated the scene with a classroom “tableau.” Students also learned the song You’re a Grand Old Flag while discovering important flag rules, including never to let it touch the ground and folding it properly with the stars on top. A special thank you to Mrs. McEllhenney for demonstrating how to respectfully lower and fold the outdoor school flag!

The PIAA State Wrestling Championships kick off today at the Giant Center, and we’re wishing Brody Musser and Dustin Hoover THE BEST as they hit the mats to compete against the top wrestlers in Pennsylvania. They’ve put in the work to earn their spot on this stage, now it’s time to shine! GO MOUNTS!

Join us tomorrow night to celebrate the amazing work of many talented Mountaineers who will have their work on display.

A group of EHS students had an amazing day at the annual Fulton Theatre technical workshop, ArtsTech! They joined students from across the region to tour and explore a wide range of careers in technical theatre. It was an incredibly informative and fun experience for everyone involved! We’re so grateful to the theatre’s education team, presenters, designers, crew members, and generous sponsors for sharing their time and expertise to inspire the next generation of theatre professionals!

The annual student vs. staff Bocce Bowl took place yesterday. This tradition is a favorite for all who are involved! Great job, Mountaineers!

Our Mountaineers had a strong showing at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair over the weekend! The following first place winners are now moving on to the state level of competition at Penn State University in May:
Claire Altemos
Kaelyn Bronson
Emily Comerford
Anthony Froggatt
Kiera Navarich
Tetyana Nebelyuk
Anna Weidman
Zoe Keller
GO MOUNTS!

School Board Directors learned about Mystery Science from many bright kindergartners! Well done!

Resolutions Galore! From athletics and academics to FFA and Be The E, students, staff and parents were recognized tonight for many impressive achievements. Congrats, Mountaineers!

Did you know this week marks the 100th day of school! Our kindergarteners are celebrating in many innovative and creative ways!

Middle School Mountaineers in the Spotlight! These talented students represented EASD beautifully at the LLMEA Middle School County Orchestra Festival, recently hosted at Palmyra Area Middle School. They were selected to perform based upon their dedication, musicianship, and character they embody. Well done, Mountaineers!

Mountaineers spreading the love... Today, Akron second-graders visited with Maple Farm residents to read stories and decorate cookies. A great time was had by all!💜💛

Kindergarten registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year! Visit www.easdpa.org/kindergarten and register early to get a free t-shirt!