Panther Pride

District Newsletter 3/17/2023

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District Spotlights

Mini THON

East Pennsboro Area High School’s Mini Thon was held this past Friday evening through Saturday morning. We are Panther Proud to report that we raised a grand total of $30,012.12! Thank you to all of our students, staff, and volunteers who helped and supported everyone from dusk to dawn & made this year’s Mini Thon a huge success!

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WITF Spelling Bee Grand Championship

Congratulations to Aubrey Dillon from East Pennsboro Area Middle School for qualifying as a finalist for the WITF Spelling Bee Grand Championship! The Championship will feature the 35 top spellers from 29 schools from 11 counties, and the winner will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The WITF Grand Championship will stream on YouTube on April 1st. Congratulations & good luck Aubrey – we are Panther Proud!

NJHS Induction

On Wednesday, March 15th, the East Pennsboro Area Middle School’s chapter of National Junior Honor Society inducted 40 new members. The ceremony was held in the high school auditorium for the first time and there was a great turnout of family and friends, along with the current members. Special shout out to our student speakers: Mihaela Hristozova (president), Cole Skaugen (vice president), Grace Rullo (secretary), Aiden Hall (treasurer), Re’ne’e Wouna-Mballa, and Carson Klose. There was a light reception in the cafeteria immediately following the induction. Advisers Mrs. Miller and Ms. Behr would like to congratulate all new members on this exciting accomplishment in their educational journey!

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School Board Recognition

At the school board meeting on Thursday, March 16th, we recognized the high school staff members and students who worked to achieve the prestigious State School of Character award for our high school. Mr. Dan Peck, Assistant Principal at the high school and staff and student leaders of the Character Education Committee spoke at the meeting about the process for applying for and then receiving this award. They also shared the larger scope of the Character Education Committee, and all that the high school has accomplished through this program. Thank you to all of our staff and students who made this award possible, and to everyone who attended the school board meeting to further share this accomplishment!
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Madagascar Tickets are on Sale!

Tickets for the middle school musical Madagascar Jr. are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased by visiting the middle school office or by calling 717-732-0771. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Thank you for supporting our students!
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We are excited to report that our pool programs are up and running! East Pennsboro residents can sign up exciting partnership programs happening at EPASD's pool!


The EP Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with us to provide morning lap swimming and family/community pool evening hours with their Pool Pass. The West Shore YMCA is partnering with us to offer swim lessons for children ages 3-12.


The links are below to sign up for both programs. In addition, you can visit the Community page on our website for updated information. In the near future, our Club Level Swim Team, open to all EPASD students will be starting up as well. Come and join us in the pool!

Kindergarten Registration is Open!

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!

For more information and to start our online registration process,

please visit our Registration page on our website.

Welcome to our future Panther Class of 2036!

Upcoming Dates

District

  • 3/23: End of the 3rd Marking Period
  • 3/30: Report Cards Posted in Sapphire
  • 3/30: School Board Work Session, 7pm
  • 3/31: MS Musical, 7pm
  • 4/1: MS Musical, 2pm
  • 4/5: School in Session (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
  • 4/6 - 4/10: Spring Break, All Schools & Offices Closed


High School
  • 3/23: End of the 3rd Marking Period
  • 3/30: Report Cards Posted in Sapphire
  • 4/5: School in Session (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
  • 4/6 - 4/10: Spring Break, All Schools & Offices Closed


Middle School

  • 3/21: Spring Picture Day
  • 3/23: End of the 3rd Marking Period
  • 3/29: 8th Grade Visit to the HS
  • 3/30: Report Cards Posted in Sapphire
  • 3/31: MS Musical, 7pm
  • 4/1: MS Musical, 2pm
  • 4/5: School in Session (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
  • 4/6 - 4/10: Spring Break, All Schools & Offices Closed


EPE

  • 3/23: Spring Picture Day
  • 3/23: EPE Open House, 6-7:30pm
  • 3/23: End of the 3rd Marking Period
  • 3/30: Report Cards Posted in Sapphire
  • 4/5: School in Session (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
  • 4/6 - 4/10: Spring Break, All Schools & Offices Closed


WCH

  • 3/22: Spring Picture Day
  • 3/23: WCH Open House, 6-7:30pm
  • 3/23: End of the 3rd Marking Period
  • 3/30: Report Cards Posted in Sapphire
  • 4/5: School in Session (Inclement Weather Make-Up Day)
  • 4/6 - 4/10: Spring Break, All Schools & Offices Closed
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Device Insurance Fees

Did you know that in addition to accessing your student’s lunch account, you can also pay fees through MySchoolBucks?


If you have a Kindergarten student or a newly enrolled student, an invoice will be created for the initial device insurance fee. Please check your student’s account on MySchoolBucks.com. Please select School Store, then School Invoices to view all device invoices.


If your student has needed their device repaired, the insurance fee will cover the cost to repair the device. A new insurance fee will be applied to cover the cost of future incidents. Full details and payment information are available in our District’s 1:1 Device Guide. (epasd.org - parents & guardians - EPASD 1:1 Device Information - EPASD 1:1 Device Guide) To check your student’s account, please go to MySchoolBucks.com, select School Store, then School Invoices to view all device invoices.


Payments can be mailed to the Administration center: EPASD — Business Office, 890 Panther Parkway, Enola PA 17025. Please include the student number on the check.

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