
Ephrata Intermediate School students are learning what it means to be an EASD Future Driven Leader. They look forward to collaborating and inspiring their classmates this school year.








As National School Lunch Week comes to an end, we are sending a loud SHOUT-OUT (and an "AHOY, MATEY") to our amazing food service staff! Thank you for all you do!


Tis the season for Corny Days! This annual event engages sixth-graders in a variety of science and math activities to learn ALL the ways that corn serves us. Thank you to the many community partners and the Ephrata Area Education Foundation for continuing to make this event so successful.








s National School Lunch Week comes to an end, we are sending a loud SHOUT-OUT (and an "AHOY, MATEY") to our amazing food service staff! Thank you for all you do!


What a beautiful fall day for the annual 4th grade field trip to the Ephrata Cloister. Students will use what learned today to reflect upon and answer the question: How has PA changed over time?





This week kicked off the fall preschool session at EHS. High school students in early childhood courses lead a variety of learning sessions to help these young Mountaineers get ready for Kindergarten, from name interactive recognition/spelling activities to sensory crafts and much more!


It's a Mountaineer Pride Friday! These students love being Mountaineers...and baseball, of course!



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Great news! Athletic events are BACK on the newly renovated Mountaineer Field, which features an improved seating set-up, turf replacement, and facilities for concessions and bathrooms.
Ephrata Area School District believes strongly in our extracurricular and athletic programs and the benefits they offer to our students. Participation in these activities can be an essential component to the school experience and provides authentic opportunities to see the benefits of hard work, dedication, perseverance, collaboration, leadership, and teamwork. In addition to our District maintenance and custodial crews, we extend special thanks to the organizations who helped to make this renovation possible.
• Ames Construction & Plumbing
• Hirneisen Electric
• Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
• Kit Communications
• Myco Mechanical
• Parks Consulting, LLC
• Schlouch Inc.
Thank You & Go Mounts!




Thanks for a great homecoming weekend!



With a little mud and a lot of sunshine, 7th graders are super engaged in their annual Cocalico Creek stream study as part of their year-long Cornerstone project to answer the question: How do civilizations develop and sustain themselves? Great work, Mountaineers!






Students in Project Build A Better Future spend a lot of time in the community. Recently, they were the "Mountaineer Moving Crew" to help prepare for the Fairmount Homes auction. Well done, Mountaineers! Learn more about Project Build A Better Future - https://www.easdpa.org/article/1249153

Students are showing their patriotism today, as well as honoring the brave first responders who keep our community safe on a daily basis. #MountsPride #PatriotDay



We’re feeling the #MountsPride!
Tonight, EHS alum Olivia Schlinkman is attending and covering the Presidential Debate as an official journalist from West Chester University. Way to go, Olivia!
Learn more: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/harris-trump-debate-philadelphia-college-journalists/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRSk1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVG6pTiRyWnmocvbYFV1K7_6TfRuEw_qwsW5hnLkqaZjNrpJpXsmXz6YAA_aem_VRpCdxHlhbxsevWhBHSVpQ




Check out all of the free early learning activities we have coming up for our youngest Mountaineers and their families.


Akron Elementary is the next EASD school to get a super cool book vending machine, thanks to the Ephrata Area Education Foundation. Students will earn tokens throughout the school year to select books to take home and keep for themselves - https://youtu.be/MpM4mKKiO_A


This morning, Officer Hirneisen is spending time with 6th graders to review a variety of topics, including bike safety, bus rules, and more! Most importantly, many meaningful connections are being established! #MountsPride



The August School Board Resolutions included student athlete Softball Coaches Association state honors, Dr. Laura Mandell earning a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, and School Board members’ recognition for many commendable years of service.




It’s been great seeing so many families this morning joining in the First Day of School festivities!





Our youngest Mountaineers have arrived and are ready to kick off a great school year!








