Ephrata Middle School -

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!

The Shadow A Student Challenge was in full swing this week as EASD administrators collaborated with students to explore the question: What is it like to be a student for a day? Engaging with empathy and an open mind, administrators actively embraced the student perspective. They will subsequently reflect on these experiences to ensure that #EASDLifeReady learning is successfully carried out.

Congrats to our EIMS students who had a BUZZER-BEATER WIN in the annual EIMS Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game to benefit Mini-THON. Most importantly, $1,990.58 was raised for the pediatric cancer Four Diamonds Fund.

Looking for a great deal? From classroom furniture and cleaning supplies to appliances and several vehicles, check out our online auction that runs through Tuesday, February 27: https://hessauctiongroup.hibid.com/catalog/523193/ephrata-area-school-district-online-only-auction

Reminder: There is no school for students Friday, February 16 - Monday, February 19. We look forward to seeing students back in school on Tuesday, February 20.

Our hearts go out to the EASD families and community members impacted by today's fire at Martin's Country Market. We are grateful to the hundreds of firefighters and emergency personnel - many who speak regularly in our classrooms - for the bravery and grit they showed today. We support a resilient Mountaineer community and believe in the strength and empathy that will prevail.

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Our Mountaineers created hundreds of valentines (500 from EMS alone) as part of the Blue Ridge Touch a Heart initiative. Students’ encouraging messages will be delivered to local nursing home residents and hospital patients, as well as Veterans and soldiers.

The softball turf is rolling out! Plus! Look at all the progress on the new concession/bathroom building! Learn more and see pictures of the project since construction began in August - https://www.easdpa.org/o/easd/page/athletic-fields-project

We love hearing from our students! Our Student Engagement Facilitators' ongoing efforts to increase student voice, engagement, and belonging recently included group discussions to learn what is going well and what more can be done to help students feel successful now and in the future.

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Join us at the Teacher Recruitment Job Fair!

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Christmas came a bit early for Camden and Izzy today, who are now "Mountaineer Official." 💜🐶💛

Board members also got to meet the newest members of the Mountaineer family, EIMS facility dogs Izzy & Camden.

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The team at Ephrata Middle School is collaborating to create an epic mural for their school. We can't wait to see the finished product!

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