Dear Eastern Families,
I wanted to share a couple of quick updates with everyone.
First, I wanted to make families aware that we have some students who, due to ongoing medical conditions, may occasionally need an ambulance called to the school. We always try to be as transparent as possible and keep families informed without causing unnecessary concern, while also protecting the privacy of our students. After discussing this with the families involved, we felt it would be helpful to share this information so everyone is aware that these situations may occur from time to time.
Second, we ask that during afternoon pickup, no one park behind the school beyond the weight room and the sign marked "Employee Parking Only." We have had some issues with vehicles double parking or parking in front of the dumpsters in that area.
We worry about this because students are exiting the back doors to board buses or meet their parents while cars are pulling out. We want to keep that area as clear and safe as possible. Families are more than welcome to park in another designated area and walk to the doors to meet their students.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and for helping us keep our students safe. We appreciate everything our families do to support our school.
Dr. Nick Dettwiller
Superintendent
Eastern Local
I wanted to share a couple of quick updates with everyone.
First, I wanted to make families aware that we have some students who, due to ongoing medical conditions, may occasionally need an ambulance called to the school. We always try to be as transparent as possible and keep families informed without causing unnecessary concern, while also protecting the privacy of our students. After discussing this with the families involved, we felt it would be helpful to share this information so everyone is aware that these situations may occur from time to time.
Second, we ask that during afternoon pickup, no one park behind the school beyond the weight room and the sign marked "Employee Parking Only." We have had some issues with vehicles double parking or parking in front of the dumpsters in that area.
We worry about this because students are exiting the back doors to board buses or meet their parents while cars are pulling out. We want to keep that area as clear and safe as possible. Families are more than welcome to park in another designated area and walk to the doors to meet their students.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and for helping us keep our students safe. We appreciate everything our families do to support our school.
Dr. Nick Dettwiller
Superintendent
Eastern Local
Registration is open for the Eastern Youth Basketball 3-on-3 League! The league is open to all students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, regardless of what school they attend.
Our goal is to help players develop their basketball skills, gain confidence, and have fun! The 3-on-3 format gives every player more opportunities to handle the ball, make decisions, and improve their overall game. Both of our varsity basketball coaches have encouraged this format as a great way to develop young players.
League Information:
Registration Deadline: October 23
Cost: $20 per player
Practices: Begin the first week of November
Games: Saturdays, November 14–January 16
We would appreciate everyone registering by October 23 so we can begin organizing practices and contacting families.
Register here: https://forms.gle/xZcsnUxjntq1baJRA
Questions? Please reach out to Chris Carroll at ccarroll@easternlocal.net or Nick Dettwiller at ndettwiller@easternlocal.net.
Our goal is to help players develop their basketball skills, gain confidence, and have fun! The 3-on-3 format gives every player more opportunities to handle the ball, make decisions, and improve their overall game. Both of our varsity basketball coaches have encouraged this format as a great way to develop young players.
League Information:
Registration Deadline: October 23
Cost: $20 per player
Practices: Begin the first week of November
Games: Saturdays, November 14–January 16
We would appreciate everyone registering by October 23 so we can begin organizing practices and contacting families.
Register here: https://forms.gle/xZcsnUxjntq1baJRA
Questions? Please reach out to Chris Carroll at ccarroll@easternlocal.net or Nick Dettwiller at ndettwiller@easternlocal.net.
Game Day!
Meigs County Schools Food Pantry
Connie Osborne, Bus 6, will be running about 10 minutes late this evening.
CALLING ALL ALUMNI, SUPPORTERS, TEACHERS, FAMILIES, AND STUDENTS
The REP YOUR YEAR T-Shirt Sale is here!
Represent your graduation year or order with the back blank to show your Eastern Eagle pride! Find a member of the Eastern High School junior class to order your shirt today. Orders close on October 22nd.
Important FAQs:
-- Money must be turned in at the time of order.
-- Cash and check are accepted -- write checks to Eastern Local School District
-- Youth sizes XS-XL
-- Adult sizes S-4XL
-- All shirts are $20.00
-- Back can be left blank
Questions? Contact jhayman@easternlocal.net or kwilliams@easternlocal.net
A squad has been called to the school to assist a student. The student’s parents have been notified. All other students are safe, and the school day will continue as scheduled.
Game Day!
Thank you to Chester Volunteer Firefighters, Tuppers Plains Volunteer Firefighters, and Olive Township Volunteer Firefighters for sharing Fire Prevention Day with our Eastern PreSchoolers, Kindergarteners, First Graders, and Second Graders. We love our community partners!
Bus 14, driven by Lesa Sidwell will be running about 15 minutes late this morning. Thank You.
Game Day!
Don’t let expired medication haunt your home! Join us on Saturday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and other accepted items.
Three Convenient Locations:
Holzer Thaler Building — 2881 SR 160, Gallipolis, OH
The Parks Edge Event Center Parking Lot — 601 E. Main St., Jackson, OH
Powell’s Food Fair — 700 E. Main St., Pomeroy, OH
Items Accepted Include:
Expired or unused prescription medications
Over-the-counter medications
Sharps (syringes, lancets, testing supplies, etc.)
Liquid medications
Pet medications
Help us promote safe medication disposal and build a stronger community. Thank you for helping keep our homes and communities safe.
Three Convenient Locations:
Holzer Thaler Building — 2881 SR 160, Gallipolis, OH
The Parks Edge Event Center Parking Lot — 601 E. Main St., Jackson, OH
Powell’s Food Fair — 700 E. Main St., Pomeroy, OH
Items Accepted Include:
Expired or unused prescription medications
Over-the-counter medications
Sharps (syringes, lancets, testing supplies, etc.)
Liquid medications
Pet medications
Help us promote safe medication disposal and build a stronger community. Thank you for helping keep our homes and communities safe.
Athletics schedule for 10/11-17
Our third-grade students had a great learning experience as Jim Osborne, along with Connie, visited Mrs. Harbour’s classroom to lead a honey bee demonstration for two of her three third-grade science classes.
Students were engaged and asked some thoughtful questions as they learned more about honey bees. Each student also received a honey stick to enjoy.
Thank you to Jim and Connie for sharing their knowledge and helping bring science to life for our students. We are so thankful for our community members who take the time to create meaningful learning experiences for Eastern students.
Students were engaged and asked some thoughtful questions as they learned more about honey bees. Each student also received a honey stick to enjoy.
Thank you to Jim and Connie for sharing their knowledge and helping bring science to life for our students. We are so thankful for our community members who take the time to create meaningful learning experiences for Eastern students.
Final from East Shade River Stadium!
Go Eagles!
Join us for Youth Basketball Camp on November 7, 2026. Open to boys and girls in grades 2–6.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM, with camp from 9:00 AM–noon. Cost is $30, payable the day of camp. Enjoy prizes and register by October 23 to receive a camp shirt.
Contact Coach Hicks at (304) 514-9927 to register. Checks should be payable to Eastern Boys Basketball.
🏈 Homecoming Night – Supporting the Church Family
During tonight’s Homecoming football game against Trimble, Eastern will be collecting monetary donations to support the Church family following the recent loss of their home in a house fire.
We encourage everyone attending tonight’s game to consider making a donation to help this family during such a difficult time. The main ticket booth will be the primary collection site.
Thank you to our Eastern community for your continued generosity and support.
Go Eagles! 🦅
Game Day!
Lady Eagles win in 3 at Federal Hocking!
Game Day!
