Hello,
Attached is the link to the monthly building update for Eastern High School to the community. This includes vital information regarding graduation as we have changed the date to May 18th.
Please reach out anytime,
Garret Hall
Principal, Eastern Junior-Senior High School
Gahall@easternlocal.net
(740) 985-3329
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WbJkOkzD-XO3J2mK5FpIU0UjL3_EE9yQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118283889208975724223&rtpof=true&sd=true
Gavin Murphy is a senior basketball player. He has been playing basketball for 4 years and has earned 3 varsity letters. Gavin is also a member of the football team in the fall. Gavin says his greatest memory on the basketball court is scoring 107 points against River Valley earlier this year.
Congratulations to Eastern alum Jenna Burdette on making her head coaching debut last night for Tennessee Women's Basketball! The Eastern community is very proud of everything you have and will accomplish!
https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/womens-basketball/2025/01/21/jenna-burdette-tennessee-basketball-coach-kim-caldwell-baby/77700506007/
Eastern Local is planning to run a regular schedule, with plan B bus routes Friday January 24th.
Eastern Junior-Senior High School Upcoming Events:
Jan. 31: Grades 6-8 Dance in HS Gym 6-8pm
Feb. 11: Boys Basketball Senior Night
Feb. 20: Parent Teacher Conferences and Mandatory Senior Student/Parent Meeting at 6pm in HS Cafeteria (Graduation Overview).
Feb. 25: ACT Testing, All Juniors are required to be at the school to test (This includes CCP Off-Campus and Career Tech Students)
Eastern Local will plan to run a 2 hour delay schedule with Plan B bus routes Thursday January 23.
Girls Basketball tonight has been canceled. A reschedule date will be announced ASAP.
Eastern Local will be closed Wednesday January 22nd.
Eastern Local will plan to run a 2 hour delay schedule with Plan B bus routes Tuesday January 21st.
Eastern Basketball will be hosting a youth tournament. See attachment for details.
Athletics Schedule for the week of 1/19-25:
Sunday 1/19: Varsity Girls Wrestling @ Jackson(9:00am)
Monday 1/20: JH Girls Basketball vs. Alexander(2:00pm), JH Boys Basketball @ Alexander(4:00pm)
Tuesday 1/21: JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Point Pleasant(6:00pm)
Wednesday 1/22: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Meigs(6:00pm)
Thursday 1/23: JH Boys Basketball vs. Federal Hocking(6:00pm), JH/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Federal Hocking(6:00pm)
Friday 1/24: JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Trimble(6:00pm)
Varsity Girls Basketball on Monday 1/20 vs. Alexander is canceled.
7th and 8th grade Girls will still play at 2:00pm @ Home.
7th and 8th grade Boys will still play at 4:00pm @ Alexander.
Thank you to The BraylynStrong Scholarship Fund and Ohio University Turn It Gold for coming out to tonight's basketball game. It was a great night for our community to come together to honor those affected, raise money, and spread awareness for childhood cancer.
THE BRAYLYNSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND OHIO UNIVERSITY WILL TURN IT GOLD
FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS at tonight's Eastern and Southern game.
All proceeds go directly to the BraylynStrong childhood cancer Scholarship foundation program, along with a portion going to a local family battling this disease.
SIGNED BASKETBALL from both Teams -LIVE AUCTION
CHINESE AUCTION- So many amazing items!
OHIO UNIVERSITY Turn It Gold Table
Monetary donations accepted for a local Family who is battling cancer. Together WE are Stronger
BraylynStrong Scholarship Foundation
This will be our last big event before awarding Scholarships to this years graduating Seniors from Meigs, Southern and Eastern.
Please come out and show your support for both Teams, JV and varsity basketball along with this amazing event!
It’s going to be a busy and great night tonight to pack the Nest for our Eagles as we play the Rivalry on the River Southern Tornadoes, starting at 6:00. Hupps Auto Center will again be sponsoring free glow sticks for our eagle fans to light up the gym.
Eastern local is planning to run a regular schedule with Plan B bus routes Friday January 17th.
Senior Spotlight
Emma Putman is a senior wrestler. She has been wrestling for 1 year. She is also a member of the volleyball team in the fall and softball team in the spring. Emma says her greatest memory is winning her first meet earlier this year.
Meigs County Schools Food Pantry: Meigs County families, with school-age Children. The monthly, drive through food distribution will take place Thursday January 16th at the Meigs Local Administrative office building (formerly Salisbury Elem.) at 41765 Pomeroy Pike in Pomeroy. First come, first served from 4:30-6:00PM or until supplies run out.
Eastern local is planning to run a 2 hour delay schedule and Plan B bus routes Thursday January 16th.
Happy New Year! Attached is the K-6 Principal Newsletter for January 2025.
