Eastern Local School District

Eastern Junior-Senior High School's National Honor Society for the 2024-2025 School Year. The induction ceremony was held on October 21st. Congratulations to new and current members and thank you for everything you do for our school and community

Last Friday, Eastern Junior-Senior High School held it's annual Veteran's Day Assembly at 10am. Many local veterans were present, and our Keynote Speaker, Mr. Jon Wolfe, Eastern Alum, did a tremendous job speaking with our students about military sacrifice, hard work, and opportunities he had due to his United States Military Service. Mr. Joesph Barnhart, Eastern Local School District Resource Officer also spoke to students about finding your "E" (Employed, Enrolled or Enlisted) at Eastern Junior Senior High School specifically through military service as he did. National Honor Society Members Wyatt McCune, Tyler Hill, Cooper Barnett, Gavan Smith, Sidney Dillon, and Cassium Powell greeted Veterans as they were coming in and were an intrical part of setup and helping serve coffee and donuts to those in attendance. Eastern's own Oliva Householder was presented her award at the ceremony for winning The Voice of Democracy Contest for Tuppers Plains VFW and she will advance to the district competition. This award was presented by VFW Commander Charles Mugrage and Andrea Neutzling Vice Commander. All students personally thanked our guests individually as a testament of their gratitude. We would like to thank all Veterans past and present for your sacrifices as there is no greater love than self-sacrifice on behalf of others. All veterans will also receive free entry to any Eastern Junior-Senior High School Athletic Events this month, including our home opening varsity basketball games on 11/25/24 for girls, and 11/29/24 for boys. A special thanks also goes to Mrs. Jennifer Huffman, Cheer Coach and the Eastern High School Cheerleaders, Mr. Jared Spencer and his junior-high students, and Ms. Jody Wamsley and her students for helping decorate our school and providing the coffee.Additonally, we would like to thank Mr. Frey and the Eastern Junior-Senior High School Band for their excellent performances of The National Anthem and America The Beautiful.

Eastern Elementary is proud to announce our October Student of The Month Winners! These students were nominated by their teachers for showing their Eastern Eagle Pride - Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Dependable, and Encouraging. These students have earned a pizza party lunch sponsored by PTO on November 22nd! Mrs. Jenkins Homeroom - Olivia Martyn, Mrs. Rose's Homeroom - Ila Howell, Mrs. Wilson's Homeroom - Lennon Smith, Mrs. Blackwood's Homeroom - Cassidy Nutter, Mrs. Hill's Homeroom - Mya Marcinko, Miss Spaun's Homeroom - Carly Banks, Mrs. Atha's Homeroom - Gage Barringer, Mrs. Rigsby's Homeroom - Emma Caldwell, Mrs. Weeks' Homeroom - Harper Kelley, Mrs. Bradford's Homeroom - Teaghan Welch, Mrs. Gardner's Homeroom - Rylee Young, Mrs. Pratt's Homeroom - Jada Webb, Mr. Hill's Homeroom - Jaxon Hensley, Mrs. Lisle's Homeroom - Jacob Marshall, Mrs. Oblisk's Homeroom - Emery Workman, Mrs. Harbour's Homeroom - Timber Herdman Mrs. Johnson's Homeroom - Logan Batey, Ms. Otto's Homeroom - Madeline Jones, Mrs. Barber's Homeroom - Sydney Ash, Mrs. Houck's Homeroom - Kynlee Kimes, Mr. Morgenstern's Homeroom - Addison Hysell

Senior citizen passes for the winter sports seasons are available for $25. Stop in to the high school office or contact the AD to purchase yours.

Stage seats for this years Basketball season are now available for purchase. Each seat will be $75 and will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Stop in to the high school office or contact the Athletic Director to purchase your seat.

Please see the updated winter sports schedules

Schedule for the week of 11/11-16: Tuesday 11/12: JH Girls Basketball Scrimmage vs. Waterford @ Home (6:00pm) Wednesday 11/13: All Winter Sports Picture Day (2:30pm) Thursday 11/14: JH Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ Waterford (6:00pm), JV/Varsity Boys Scrimmage @ The Root (5:00pm) Saturday 11/16: Varsity Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ Morgan (9:00am), JH Girls Scrimmage @ The Root (10:00am)

Boys Basketball grades 7-12 will be having a parent/player meeting on Tuesday 11/12 at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria.

The Eastern Elementary Student Council will be sponsoring a cereal drive for a local food bank. The school will be collecting unopened boxes of cereal until November 22nd. The homeroom with the most boxes of cereal will receive a prize. Thank you for considering donating to a great cause. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hayes.

Nurse Moore would like to encourage students and staff to wear blue on Thursday, November 14th to support National Diabetes month!

Congratulations to our Football players receiving All-TVC Awards! Gavin Murphy: TVC Defensive Player of the Year, All-TVC LB/DB/RB Tyler Hill: All-TVC RB/DB Treyvon Bearhs: All-TVC RB Rohwan Gilmore: All-TVC OL Matt Marcum: All-TVC OL Cooper Barnett: All-TVC Utility Gavan Smith: All-TVC DL

Congratulations to our Volleyball players receiving All-District Awards!

This Friday, November 8th, the 8th grade class will be hosting a Fall Ball Middle School dance for students grades 6-8th. We will have a DJ, photographer, and concessions. Cost of admission is $7 per person. The dance is from 6-8pm.

November 2024 K-6 Principal Newsletter -See attached newsletter

See the attached flyer for details.

Congratulations to Connor Nolan on placing 5th in the Division 3 State Cross County meet today!

Good luck to Connor Nolan as he races in the Division 3 State Cross Country meet this morning! The meet will be streamed at nfhsnetwork.com

Come out and support the Eagles tonight as they take on Centerburg in the Regional Quarterfinal. Go Eagles!

Free STEM academy for students and teachers in middle school and high school. See the attached flyer for details.

See the flyer for amazing free opportunity for student in grades 9-11.