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Please see the information below about the Drive to Succeed State Funded Grant. There are over 80 slots available for students in Athens, Meigs, and Perry Counties. Spots will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. A QR code is available for students to scan and fill out the Drive to Succeed application.

Athletics Schedule for this week 8/26-8/31 Monday 8/26 - JV Football @ Parkersburg South (6:00pm), JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Marietta (6:00pm) Tuesday 8/27 - Boys Golf @ Ohio University (4:30pm), JH/JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Belpre (6:00pm) Wednesday 8/28 - JH Football @ Alexander (6:00pm) Thursday 8/29 - JH/JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Trimble (6:00pm) Friday 8/30 - Varsity Football vs. Wirt County @ Home (7:00pm) Saturday 8/31 - Cross Country @ Warren (9:00am)

The Varsity Football team started off the season with a 42-0 win over River Valley. Go Eagles!

SCHEDULE UPDATE: JV Football on Monday 8/26 will now play at Parkersburg South at 6:00pm.

Welcome back our ELS students, family, and staff! I want to remind everyone of the drop-off routing for our campus as well as keep everyone up to date on some safety related subjects that will be important for the 24-25 school year. Parents dropping off their students, please note the attached map . The K-3, K-6, and 7-12 drop off zones are the same as last year with K-3 directly out front of the lobby doors, 4-6 behind the High School Building into the 4-6 entrance, and 7-12 located toward the front of the High School adjacent to the Student Parking Lot. All students dropped off will enter their assigned buildings through their designated doors only. Reminder: Please keep the bus parking area clear at all times during morning pick up to allow for smooth safe flow of traffic at all times. Also remember that all buses have right of way at ALL TIMES while on campus. This is to allow them to quickly and safely leave campus to allow for a smoother flow of traffic. Note: Teacher parking is located behind the high school there is to be no parent parking beyond the weight room. The Student Parking Lot is also closed to any non-school students between the hours of 7 to 3. Students must be registered for a designated spot and follow all school rules and guidelines pertaining to student driving. Here at Easter Local, I make the safety of our students, staff, and parents my top priority. I look forward to seeing everyone and thank you all for your cooperation in helping to continue to keep Eastern safe. Thank you. -Deputy Joe Barnhart

The Lady Eagles Volleyball program started the season off with a clean sweep over River Valley. 7th grade, 8th grade, and JV won in 2 sets and Varsity won in 3. Go Eagles!

The Preschool Staff at Eastern Local will be present at the District Open House on Thursday August 22nd from 5:00-7:00. If you have any questions or want to come and meet the staff and look at the rooms we would love to have you.

The Eastern Local School District has been declared CEP eligible by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for Fall of 2024. This means universal free meals for the district! Also, no Free and Reduced Lunch Forms to complete for the start of school! Learn more on the District Website Cafeteria Page.

Athletics Schedule for this week 8/19-24 Monday 8/19 - Girls Golf @ Waterford (4:30pm) Tuesday 8/20 - JH/JV/Varsity Volleyball Home vs. River Valley (6:00pm) Wednesday 8/21 - Boys Golf @ Belpre (4:30pm) Thursday 8/22 - JH Football @ River Valley (6:00pm) Friday 8/23 - Varsity Football @ River Valley (7:00pm) Saturday 8/24 - Cross Country @ Marietta (9:00am), Varsity Volleyball @ Athens Invitational (11:00am)

Good Evening, This is a reminder of our district wide open house, Thursday August 22nd from 5 to 7pm. K-6 students can participate in a new student and new family orientation session starting at 6pm in the elementary gym. K-6 students will have class rosters posted in the lobby. Students in grades 9 through 12 will have schedules available in the High School Cafeteria, and Junior-High students and parents will be directed to their first period teacher to receive their schedules in the junior high wing. An optional new student and family 7-12 orientation will begin at 6pm starting in the high school gym. District provided school supplies will be with your child's teacher. Eastern Archery will also be in both buildings to discuss archery for this coming school year with students and parents, and Eastern PTO will be in the elementary building with a photo booth and releveant PTO events and information available. Hopewell will also be present and available for family needs and questions. Brian Collins and the transportation department will be in the elementary cafeteria for busing information and questions. Food will be served to families as well. We hope to see you there! Thank you, Eastern Local School District

Meigs County Schools Food Pantry Meigs County families, with school-aged children, mark your calendars for this Thursday, August 15th. The monthly, drive through food distribution will take place at the Meigs Local Administrative office building (formerly Salisbury Elem.) at 41765 Pomeroy Pike in Pomeroy. We will have fresh produce from the Meigs Farmer's Market. First come, first served from 4:30-6:00PM or until supplies run out.

Today is the last day to register your student rider for bus transportation. Be sure to take time to register your students on the Eastern Website. Thank You!

Congratulations to the Eastern Boys Golf Team for winning the Logan Invitational today! A very hardworking group of young men and coaching staff.

Newsletter from Eastern Junior-Senior High School August, 2024 I hope everyone has been having a wonderful and relaxing summer break! With the first day of school just around the corner, I wanted to reach out with some reminders of procedures, and changes happening around our building. First, I would like to discuss academic and extracurricular activities available this year. Our High School now has more college credit plus and workforce study courses offered in house than at any time in school history. This is the third year of our agricultural program and we are offering courses within that program that provide students with the opportunity to learn in-demand career skills and potential college credit, AG-Science, and FFA Membership opportunities. Career education is a major component of our district mission statement, and will be a heavy focus area for students on campus while finding their “E.” As for extracurricular activities, we are proud to offer over a dozen programs for junior high and twenty for high school with many expanding beyond traditional athletics. All students are highly encouraged to participate in as many of these programs as they choose too. With the junior-high’s successful reintegration into the high school building last school year, students in grades 7 and 8 are getting opportunities to study career readiness earlier and exploration of careers is higher than ever before for middle grade students in our building. Students with work obligations who are seniors are also welcomed to meet with myself and Sheryl Roush to discuss schedule options to better accommodate them. Additionally, we have updated our grading scale and graduation policies to better support all students in our learning community. Officially beginning this school year, Eastern Local will operate on a ten point grading scale to better match that of modern college universities and other learning institutions. As for graduation, Eastern Junior-Senior High School will transition to a Latin Graduation System effective with the Class of 2028. For more information regarding the Latin Graduation System, please click the link below or copy and paste into the browser. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKzJPPXOKe3Fo49LBk5JhWgwSIMDDNzh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118283889208975724223&rtpof=true&sd=true Let’s have a wonderful year together, Garret Hall, Eastern Junior-Senior High School Principal

Information for tomorrows volleyball preview.

The Bus Registration Form is now available on the Eastern Local Website for 2024-2025. Please complete this mandatory form for your student riders before close of business 8/13/2024. You can access the link on the website by going to "Departments" at the top of the home page, then click on Transportation to open the Transportation page. Then, click on the " Bus Registration2024-2025 link , complete, and submit. Thank You for your cooperation!

This is a reminder that Fall Sports Physicals are due by this Thursday August 1st. Any student athlete who does not have a physical turned in by August 1st will not be able to participate in any practices or games until it is turned in. Physical forms and Athletic Paperwork packets can be picked up in the High School office.

This is a reminder that Fall Sports Physicals are due by August 1st. Any student athlete who does not have a physical turned in by August 1st will not be able to participate in any practices or games until it is turned in. Physical forms and Athletic Paperwork packets can be picked up in the High School office.

On Tuesday 8/6, Eastern High School will host its Mandatory Player, Parent, and Coaches meeting in the gym at 7:00pm. All coaches, players, and at least one parent or guardian must attend for all student athletes grades 7-12.