Eastern Local students in grades 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 were recognized at the County Academic Banquet yesterday evening at Meigs High School by the Athens-Meigs ESC. Congratulations to you all for your hard work and acheivement!
Eastern Local School District would like to thank Farmers Bank for sponsering our annual districtwide academic banquet on April 29th. Dr. Morgan Gordon, Eastern alum, was the guest speaker of the event, and did a terrific job reminding our Eagles that anything is possible if you are willing to put in the work necessary to achieve your goals. Congratulations to all student honorees for your dedication and keep up the terrific work.
Game Day!
Game Day!
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
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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