It’s National Library Week! This year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” celebrates the power of libraries to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

We’re proud of our Ephrata Area School District learners and educators who make our libraries vibrant spaces for discovery every day. Thank you for turning pages into possibilities and helping every student find their joy!
2 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Students and teacher in the EHS media center
Akron Elementary student scanning a book
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!
9 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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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!
9 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
2026 What's So Cool About Manufacturing Team

We’re excited to welcome over 100 talented middle school musicians for the LLMEA Band North Festival! Representing 13 school districts across Lancaster and Lebanon counties, these students are coming together to collaborate, learn, and perform under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr. Scott Watson.

Join us for their concert:
Saturday, April 11
1:30 PM
Ephrata High School
$7

Come support these incredible young musicians!

12 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
LLMEA Middle School Band North students and conductor
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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.
16 days ago, Ephrata Area School District
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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!
about 2 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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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!
2 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
EMS LLMEA MS County Orchestra Festival
EASD was well represented at this year’s Invention Convention! Out of more than 400 entries across the state, three EASD teams earned a spot among the top 50 in Pennsylvania and presented recently in Hershey alongside fellow young innovators from across the Commonwealth. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, creativity, and dedication to this academic challenge.
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
Chloe - Shoreline Sizer
Griffin, Addy, Clarity, Aubrey
Rose and Harrison - Pet's Purrtection Castle
Shout out to our amazing team of EASD School Counselors and the important work they do to support our students!
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
School Counseling Week
Now through March 31, round up at the GIANT register to support the Feeding School Kids initiative and help EASD students in need. GIANT will match donations up to $100,000!
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
Giant Round Up at the Register
REMINDER: There is no school for students on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. Offices will be open.
3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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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!

3 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
song fest
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
4 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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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!
4 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Please donate today to EAEF - https://mtyc.co/i42efg
5 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
EGive 2025
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
5 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
Applesauce Day marked its 3rd year of this sweet tradition! EIMS students teamed up to rinse, peel, and chop apples before enjoying fun apple-themed activities like tasting, tote bag painting, and sensory play. It was a day full of teamwork and smiles!
6 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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The fun and learning are sky-high on this half day! From the middle school Clash of Classes to elementary STEAM Days, students are making memories through hands-on, high-energy experiences. A big thank you to the Ephrata Area Education Foundation for helping make these opportunities possible! Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend, Mountaineers. We’ll see you back on Monday!
6 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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Clash of Classes
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Clash of Classes
The votes are counted and secrets are safe…for now! Find out TONIGHT at the Homecoming football game who takes the crown and what our mascot’s new name will be!
6 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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School pride never tasted so good! 💜💛 Our cafeterias are dishing out purple and gold cauliflower — because even our veggies are team players!
7 months ago, Ephrata Area School District
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