The JH Girls Track team scored 107 points Tuesday night while claiming their 3rd straight TVC Hocking Title. Aubrey Barnett also earned the Female High Point Award scoring 28 points.
Congratulations Lady Eagles!
Tri-County Career Center is offering a free Pre-College Boot Camp June 9-13 for recent graduates preparing to attend college.
Students will work on college readiness skills including essay writing, critical thinking, financial literacy, and other essentials designed to help students succeed after graduation.
Programs like this support Eastern’s mission of helping students Find Their E through enrollment, employment, and lifelong success.
Students will work on college readiness skills including essay writing, critical thinking, financial literacy, and other essentials designed to help students succeed after graduation.
Programs like this support Eastern’s mission of helping students Find Their E through enrollment, employment, and lifelong success.
Tri-County Career Center is offering a free “Let’s Work Boot Camp” June 2-6 for recent graduates interested in entering the workforce.
Students will receive training in résumé writing, interviews, money management, and job readiness skills while hearing from guest speakers and workforce professionals.
This is another great opportunity for Eastern graduates to continue Finding Their E through employment and career preparation.
Students will receive training in résumé writing, interviews, money management, and job readiness skills while hearing from guest speakers and workforce professionals.
This is another great opportunity for Eastern graduates to continue Finding Their E through employment and career preparation.
The Ohio Academy of Science offers several STEM opportunities for students in grades 5-12, including Science Day competitions, Ohio STEP, engineering fairs, and entrepreneurship programs.
These programs encourage curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving while helping students explore future pathways in science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship as they continue Finding Their E.
These programs encourage curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving while helping students explore future pathways in science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship as they continue Finding Their E.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program will take place July 16-18 at Ohio University in Athens.
RYLA gives students opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while connecting with peers from across the region.
Programs like RYLA help Eastern students continue Finding Their E by growing as leaders both inside and outside the classroom.
RYLA gives students opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while connecting with peers from across the region.
Programs like RYLA help Eastern students continue Finding Their E by growing as leaders both inside and outside the classroom.
The GRIT Project is offering free summer training opportunities in HVAC and Flooring for juniors, seniors, and recent graduates this summer in Nelsonville.
Students will gain hands-on experience, workforce credentials, and exposure to high-demand skilled trades careers. Opportunities like these help Eastern students continue Finding Their E through real-world career pathways and job training.
Students will gain hands-on experience, workforce credentials, and exposure to high-demand skilled trades careers. Opportunities like these help Eastern students continue Finding Their E through real-world career pathways and job training.
The Appalachia Semiconductor Education and Training (ASCENT) Workshops this June will provide educators with hands-on STEM and advanced manufacturing experiences connected to real-world careers.
Programs like these help strengthen opportunities for Eastern students by connecting classroom learning to high-demand career fields and supporting our mission of helping students Find Their E through enrollment, enlistment, and employment pathways.
Programs like these help strengthen opportunities for Eastern students by connecting classroom learning to high-demand career fields and supporting our mission of helping students Find Their E through enrollment, enlistment, and employment pathways.
Eastern students and families are encouraged to check out the 21st Annual Job Fair hosted by Area 14 and OhioMeansJobs on Thursday, June 12 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Athens Community Center.
With more than 70 employers attending, this is a great opportunity for students and graduates to explore careers, make connections, and continue Finding Their E through employment opportunities right here in our region.
Résumé help and a Mobile Career Center will also be available on-site.
With more than 70 employers attending, this is a great opportunity for students and graduates to explore careers, make connections, and continue Finding Their E through employment opportunities right here in our region.
Résumé help and a Mobile Career Center will also be available on-site.
Game Day!
Softball will now play AT Warren tonight at 5:30pm.
JV Baseball has been canceled.
Eastern Local’s Spring Concerts will take place on Monday, May 11 in the High School Gym.
Choir Concert — 6:00 PM
Students should arrive by 5:30 PM
5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, & Concert Band — 7:00 PM
Students should arrive by 6:30 PM
We hope families and community members will join us for an evening showcasing the hard work and talent of our student musicians.
Additionally, there will be a Marching Band Interest Meeting for the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 PM in the Band Room.
Eastern is looking to bring back a Color Guard for the first time in several years. Any students in grades 7–12 interested in participating should attend with a parent or guardian.
Questions can be directed to dfunke@easternlocal.net
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Choir Concert — 6:00 PM
Students should arrive by 5:30 PM
5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, & Concert Band — 7:00 PM
Students should arrive by 6:30 PM
We hope families and community members will join us for an evening showcasing the hard work and talent of our student musicians.
Additionally, there will be a Marching Band Interest Meeting for the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 PM in the Band Room.
Eastern is looking to bring back a Color Guard for the first time in several years. Any students in grades 7–12 interested in participating should attend with a parent or guardian.
Questions can be directed to dfunke@easternlocal.net
.
Looking for a fun and educational summer opportunity for your child? The 2026 Kids Summer Program offers hands-on activities, special guests, crafts, games, wildlife experiences, and visits from organizations including the Columbus Zoo, Jungle Island Zoo, Deerassic Park, and more.
The program runs Tuesdays in June from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Ages: 7–12
Cost: $10 per child/day
Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM
For more information or to register:
events@meigscoa.com
(740) 992-2161
Spaces are limited, so families are encouraged to register early.
The program runs Tuesdays in June from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Ages: 7–12
Cost: $10 per child/day
Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM
For more information or to register:
events@meigscoa.com
(740) 992-2161
Spaces are limited, so families are encouraged to register early.
Evening Bus times:
Pomeroy Pike app. 30 minutes early tonight
Eagle Ridge-Bashan- Smith-Rainbow app. 30 min late.
Reible, Oak, Scout Camp app 30 minutes late.
Thank you
Game Day!
Varsity Track & Field compete at Meigs tonight at 4:00pm. Go Eagles!
URGENT: Bus Route Changes for 5/6/2026 Pullins, Sidwell, Taylor --Go to the Ap or Website, select Departments, Transportation
Eastern Senior Awards Will be Thursday, May 14th at 9am. All seniors are to report to the gym by 7:45am. Doors will open for families and spectators at 8:30am.
Additional specific information from our previous senior class meeting regarding Senior Awards, Practice, and the Graduation Ceremony have been shared through ROOMS via the Eastern App to all senior students and families and emailed to seniors directly as well.
Graduation will be at 2pm, on Sunday, May 17th with doors opening at 1:15.
Junior High Awards will be on May 20th at 1pm in the HS Gym.
Game Day!
Music Performance-
Tomorrow, May 5th is our Music Performance for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. We are super excited to hear our students sing! Please remember that students are to wear read, white, or blue to school tomorrow for the performance. The performance for families will be at 1:00p.m. If you are planning on checking your child out following the performance, please notify your teacher so that the teacher can have your child ready. Families will need to sign out students in the office tomorrow following the musical performance and then the office will call the classrooms for students to be dismissed.
Awards Day for the K-6 Building will be on May 20th. We would love for our families to be part of our Awards Day where we will honor students and all of their achievements this school year. The times are listed below:
8:30-9:15-3rd-4th grades
9:30-10:30-1st -2nd grades
11:15-12:15-5th-6th grades
12:15-1:00-Kindergarten
8:30-9:15-3rd-4th grades
9:30-10:30-1st -2nd grades
11:15-12:15-5th-6th grades
12:15-1:00-Kindergarten