Congratulations to Mr. Michael Trippi, Erie High School's construction trades teacher, on receiving the Golden Apple Award!
From framing walls to building futures, Mr. Trippi gives students hands-on skills, real-world confidence, and a pathway to careers in the trades. Thank you for the time, patience, and passion you put into your students every day.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Trippi! 👏🔨
Congratulations to our two scholar-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level! All the hard work paid off, and you make us so #EPSProud.
Ava McManus has committed to play softball for PennWest Edinboro in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Borczon has committed to play tennis for Shippensburg University.
Let’s congratulate them in the comments!
Today we honor and thank all who have served. To the veterans in our schools and communities, we are grateful for your service and sacrifice.
Congratulations to our three Collegiate Academy seniors who represented Erie High School at the PIAA Class 3A Cross Country State Championships on Saturday, November 7th, at Big Spring High School in Newville, PA. Competing against a field of 264 runners from across Pennsylvania, all three Royals had a great showing!
Rory Grande – STATE MEDALIST!
21st Place 15:56
Joel White
115th Place 16:54
Rowen Wilcko
148th Place 17:10
Congratulations to all three runners and Coaches Bobby Danielson and Becca Dearborn on a fantastic season! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout the season. Thank you for representing Erie High School and Collegiate Academy with ROYAL PRIDE!
Rory Grande – STATE MEDALIST!
21st Place 15:56
Joel White
115th Place 16:54
Rowen Wilcko
148th Place 17:10
Congratulations to all three runners and Coaches Bobby Danielson and Becca Dearborn on a fantastic season! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout the season. Thank you for representing Erie High School and Collegiate Academy with ROYAL PRIDE!
Curiosity sparks discovery! Happy National STEM Day to our young scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators. STEM and STEAM programs in Erie's Public Schools help children build problem-solving skills, think critically, and prepare for the careers of tomorrow.
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May the Festival of Lights bring joy, peace, and brightness to our students, families, and staff.
Make A Difference!
The Royal Connection: The Superintendent’s Community Collaborative brings together students, families, multilingual communities, teachers and staff, principals, alumni, and community members to share their experiences, ideas, and feedback directly with the superintendent. By listening to the people closest to our schools, we will make better decisions, strengthen trust, and ensure every voice in Erie helps shape the future of our district. Council members serve as partners: they advise on district priorities, test new ideas before they launch, and carry information back to the communities they represent. Join us to learn more about how you can get involved!
Location: Edison Elementary School, 1916 E 7th St, Erie, PA 16511
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WHAT THE COUNCILS ARE - AND ARE NOT:
- They are advisory forums for two-way conversation, early feedback on initiatives, and surfacing concerns the district may not otherwise hear.
-They are not decision-making or governing bodies, and they do not replace the School Board, PTAs/PTOs, or formal complaint processes.
-They support Building Excellence Together: A Strategic Plan for Ensuring Student Success, our 2026–2031 strategic plan—especially Priority 5, Family & Community Engagement—and give each plan priority a sounding board.
Nomination & Selection Details:
-Open Nominations (Nov. 30 – Dec. 18): Anyone can self-nominate or nominate others for most councils (including Student, Parent/Caregiver, Multilingual Families, Community, Alumni, and Staff/Teacher roles). Student nominations require parent/guardian permission.
-Executive Principals Council: Selected by direct invitation from the superintendent rather than open nominations.
The Royal Connection: The Superintendent’s Community Collaborative brings together students, families, multilingual communities, teachers and staff, principals, alumni, and community members to share their experiences, ideas, and feedback directly with the superintendent. By listening to the people closest to our schools, we will make better decisions, strengthen trust, and ensure every voice in Erie helps shape the future of our district. Council members serve as partners: they advise on district priorities, test new ideas before they launch, and carry information back to the communities they represent. Join us to learn more about how you can get involved!
Location: Edison Elementary School, 1916 E 7th St, Erie, PA 16511
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WHAT THE COUNCILS ARE - AND ARE NOT:
- They are advisory forums for two-way conversation, early feedback on initiatives, and surfacing concerns the district may not otherwise hear.
-They are not decision-making or governing bodies, and they do not replace the School Board, PTAs/PTOs, or formal complaint processes.
-They support Building Excellence Together: A Strategic Plan for Ensuring Student Success, our 2026–2031 strategic plan—especially Priority 5, Family & Community Engagement—and give each plan priority a sounding board.
Nomination & Selection Details:
-Open Nominations (Nov. 30 – Dec. 18): Anyone can self-nominate or nominate others for most councils (including Student, Parent/Caregiver, Multilingual Families, Community, Alumni, and Staff/Teacher roles). Student nominations require parent/guardian permission.
-Executive Principals Council: Selected by direct invitation from the superintendent rather than open nominations.
Girl Scout Try It Night: Your Year of Adventure and Friendship!
Girl Scouts find themselves and change the world, one adventure at a time! Girl Scout Western PA invites all girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade to this free event to learn more about Girl Scouts.
- Monday, November 16th | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
St. Jude the Apostle Church Parish Center, 2801 W 6th Street, Erie, PA 16505
- Thursday, November 19th | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
St. George Rectory Meeting Room, 5145 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
You wanna try new things? Make new friends? Go camping? Get involved in your community? Have adventures? Create art? Then you might want to be a Girl Scout!
Financial assistance is available to girls and troop leaders.
Contact: Amy Oler at aoler@gswpa.org or call/text 724-691-9976.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit gswpa.org/join for more information.
Erie’s Public Schools does not endorse nor sponsor this activity or program.
Girl Scouts find themselves and change the world, one adventure at a time! Girl Scout Western PA invites all girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade to this free event to learn more about Girl Scouts.
- Monday, November 16th | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
St. Jude the Apostle Church Parish Center, 2801 W 6th Street, Erie, PA 16505
- Thursday, November 19th | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
St. George Rectory Meeting Room, 5145 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
You wanna try new things? Make new friends? Go camping? Get involved in your community? Have adventures? Create art? Then you might want to be a Girl Scout!
Financial assistance is available to girls and troop leaders.
Contact: Amy Oler at aoler@gswpa.org or call/text 724-691-9976.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit gswpa.org/join for more information.
Erie’s Public Schools does not endorse nor sponsor this activity or program.
The future of EPS cannot be shaped by one voice. It takes all of us.
Strong schools are built through relationships, communication, and trust, and that includes our students, parents and caregivers, teachers, staff, alumni, and community partners working side by side. We want to extend a seat at the table to YOU as we advance Building Excellence Together: A Strategic Plan for Ensuring Student Success 2026–2031.
Join Superintendent/CEO of Erie’s Public Schools, Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, for the public kickoff of The Royal Connection: The Superintendent’s Community Collaborative Advisory Councils. Learn how our seven advisory councils will work, share your experiences, and discover how you can help us listen, learn, lead, and respond, with students at the center of every conversation.
📍 Location: Edison Elementary School, 1916 E 7th St, Erie, PA 16511
📅 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Please RSVP by Nov. 15 and let us know which council you’d like to learn more about at: https://forms.gle/MNTtaziVC59bW16F7
Bring a neighbor, share the invitation, and stand with us as we move forward together.
Train. Lead. Win. Together.
Greetings, Erie’s Public Schools Community,
A year and a half can go by quickly, but it can also teach you a great deal. Over the past 19 months, I have had the opportunity to listen, learn, build relationships, address challenges, and celebrate progress across Erie’s Public Schools. Through that experience, one thing has become even clearer: the work of strengthening our schools is most meaningful and effective when we do it with our community, not simply for our community.
We have important work ahead of us, and we know we cannot do it alone. The voices, experiences, ideas, and leadership within our community are essential to shaping what comes next.
That is why I am proud to introduce The Royal Connection: The Superintendent’s Community Collaborative, an important part of our BET 2.0: Train. Lead. Win. work.
The Royal Connection will bring together students, families, educators, community leaders, business partners, and other invested residents to share perspectives, explore challenges and opportunities, develop ideas, and help identify solutions that strengthen our schools and support student success. This is more than an opportunity to be heard. It is an opportunity to help inform priorities, contribute to meaningful conversations, and turn community insight into action.
Membership will be intentional and reflect the strength and diversity of our community. We want to engage individuals nominated for their leadership and influence, residents with a passion for serving our schools, and those already actively involved in supporting our students, families, staff, and district. Whether you are an established community leader or someone looking for a meaningful way to get involved, your perspective matters.
The Royal Connection is designed to be an ongoing partnership, not a one-time conversation. Through focused Collaborative councils connected to our district’s five strategic priorities, members will have opportunities to examine specific areas of our work, share recommendations, and help identify practical solutions. Just as importantly, we are committed to listening, communicating what we learn, and identifying meaningful next steps.
Before the Collaborative begins its work, we invite interested community members to attend an informational meeting. We will introduce The Royal Connection, share our district’s strategic priorities, outline the areas of focus for the Collaborative councils, and discuss how members will work together to make a meaningful contribution.
Join Us for the Interest Meeting
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:15 p.m.
Location: Edison Elementary School
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP in advance at https://forms.gle/tcXbBnmea5UHB95S7 and indicate which Collaborative Council you would like to learn more about. Your response will help us plan for the meeting and better understand the interests and perspectives represented across our community.
Our work together will be guided by four commitments:
Build Trust through open, honest, and transparent dialogue.
Shape Strategy by bringing community perspectives into our work.
Elevate Every Voice by creating meaningful opportunities for diverse voices to be heard.
Turn Ideas Into Action by connecting community input to meaningful next steps.
The Royal Connection is not about having every answer or agreeing on everything. It is about partnership, shared responsibility, and a willingness to work together. Some of the best ideas and solutions we need may already exist within our community. Our responsibility is to create the space for those ideas to emerge and the commitment to thoughtfully consider and act on what we learn.
I know there is tremendous talent, experience, care, and commitment throughout Erie. I look forward to bringing that collective strength together as we continue building a stronger future for our students, our schools, and our community.
So, I invite you to be part of the conversation and the work ahead.
Bring your perspective. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas. Most importantly, bring your solutions.
There is a seat at the table. I hope you’ll join us.
In partnership,
Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Ed.D.
Superintendent/CEO
A year and a half can go by quickly, but it can also teach you a great deal. Over the past 19 months, I have had the opportunity to listen, learn, build relationships, address challenges, and celebrate progress across Erie’s Public Schools. Through that experience, one thing has become even clearer: the work of strengthening our schools is most meaningful and effective when we do it with our community, not simply for our community.
We have important work ahead of us, and we know we cannot do it alone. The voices, experiences, ideas, and leadership within our community are essential to shaping what comes next.
That is why I am proud to introduce The Royal Connection: The Superintendent’s Community Collaborative, an important part of our BET 2.0: Train. Lead. Win. work.
The Royal Connection will bring together students, families, educators, community leaders, business partners, and other invested residents to share perspectives, explore challenges and opportunities, develop ideas, and help identify solutions that strengthen our schools and support student success. This is more than an opportunity to be heard. It is an opportunity to help inform priorities, contribute to meaningful conversations, and turn community insight into action.
Membership will be intentional and reflect the strength and diversity of our community. We want to engage individuals nominated for their leadership and influence, residents with a passion for serving our schools, and those already actively involved in supporting our students, families, staff, and district. Whether you are an established community leader or someone looking for a meaningful way to get involved, your perspective matters.
The Royal Connection is designed to be an ongoing partnership, not a one-time conversation. Through focused Collaborative councils connected to our district’s five strategic priorities, members will have opportunities to examine specific areas of our work, share recommendations, and help identify practical solutions. Just as importantly, we are committed to listening, communicating what we learn, and identifying meaningful next steps.
Before the Collaborative begins its work, we invite interested community members to attend an informational meeting. We will introduce The Royal Connection, share our district’s strategic priorities, outline the areas of focus for the Collaborative councils, and discuss how members will work together to make a meaningful contribution.
Join Us for the Interest Meeting
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:15 p.m.
Location: Edison Elementary School
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP in advance at https://forms.gle/tcXbBnmea5UHB95S7 and indicate which Collaborative Council you would like to learn more about. Your response will help us plan for the meeting and better understand the interests and perspectives represented across our community.
Our work together will be guided by four commitments:
Build Trust through open, honest, and transparent dialogue.
Shape Strategy by bringing community perspectives into our work.
Elevate Every Voice by creating meaningful opportunities for diverse voices to be heard.
Turn Ideas Into Action by connecting community input to meaningful next steps.
The Royal Connection is not about having every answer or agreeing on everything. It is about partnership, shared responsibility, and a willingness to work together. Some of the best ideas and solutions we need may already exist within our community. Our responsibility is to create the space for those ideas to emerge and the commitment to thoughtfully consider and act on what we learn.
I know there is tremendous talent, experience, care, and commitment throughout Erie. I look forward to bringing that collective strength together as we continue building a stronger future for our students, our schools, and our community.
So, I invite you to be part of the conversation and the work ahead.
Bring your perspective. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas. Most importantly, bring your solutions.
There is a seat at the table. I hope you’ll join us.
In partnership,
Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, Ed.D.
Superintendent/CEO
IT’S HERE, EPS FAMILY! 🎙️💜
Episode 2 of our video podcast series, “Beyond the Classroom,” is OFFICIALLY LIVE on YouTube and Spotify!
In this episode, host and Superintendent/CEO of Erie’s Public Schools, Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, sits down with Erie's Public Schools Chief Accountability Officer, ShaQuita Gatewood, to dive into our district’s strategic plan. Tune in as we discuss:
- Why you should care about the strategic plan and how it impacts students, families, and staff
- What the strategic plan is and what it sets out to accomplish
- Who was part of creating it and how voices across our community helped shape it
Discover the real human stories behind student and staff success across EPS!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/YRwN1nkYMaE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31Ncbu198bGGECkZ3JIhcs?si=AvObjUncTmq__jFrK5aq7w
Watch full video episodes on YouTube or Spotify!
Episode 2 of our video podcast series, “Beyond the Classroom,” is OFFICIALLY LIVE on YouTube and Spotify!
In this episode, host and Superintendent/CEO of Erie’s Public Schools, Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, sits down with Erie's Public Schools Chief Accountability Officer, ShaQuita Gatewood, to dive into our district’s strategic plan. Tune in as we discuss:
- Why you should care about the strategic plan and how it impacts students, families, and staff
- What the strategic plan is and what it sets out to accomplish
- Who was part of creating it and how voices across our community helped shape it
Discover the real human stories behind student and staff success across EPS!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/YRwN1nkYMaE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31Ncbu198bGGECkZ3JIhcs?si=AvObjUncTmq__jFrK5aq7w
Watch full video episodes on YouTube or Spotify!
Congratulations to three Collegiate Academy seniors who competed in the PIAA District 10 AAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 31, in Ridgway, PA
- Rory Grande – Grade 12, Collegiate Academy: Crowned District 10 AAA Champion with an outstanding time of 16:05.6
- Joel White – Grade 12, Collegiate Academy: Achieved a personal-best time of 16:35.8
- Rowan Wilcko – Grade 12, Collegiate Academy: Achieved a personal-best time of 16:39.1
All three runners have qualified for the PIAA State Cross Country Championships!
They will represent Erie High School on Saturday, November 7, at 1:15 p.m., at Big Spring High School in Newville, PA.
Congratulations to Rory, Joel, and Rowan on their outstanding accomplishments! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and success and wish them the very best as they compete at the state level!
GO ROYALS!
Tickets are available at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/piaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzY1Njk%3D
- Rory Grande – Grade 12, Collegiate Academy: Crowned District 10 AAA Champion with an outstanding time of 16:05.6
- Joel White – Grade 12, Collegiate Academy: Achieved a personal-best time of 16:35.8
- Rowan Wilcko – Grade 12, Collegiate Academy: Achieved a personal-best time of 16:39.1
All three runners have qualified for the PIAA State Cross Country Championships!
They will represent Erie High School on Saturday, November 7, at 1:15 p.m., at Big Spring High School in Newville, PA.
Congratulations to Rory, Joel, and Rowan on their outstanding accomplishments! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and success and wish them the very best as they compete at the state level!
GO ROYALS!
Tickets are available at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/piaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzY1Njk%3D
Reminder that there will be no school for students tomorrow, November 3rd.
💙This week we celebrate National School Psychology Week!
We want to thank all of our dedicated school psychologists who support our students, families, and community to navigate learning, growth, and well-being.
We want to thank all of our dedicated school psychologists who support our students, families, and community to navigate learning, growth, and well-being.
November is National Native American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate and honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and important contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples.
Happy Halloween! Stay safe and have fun. We hope you all have a spook-tacular evening!
🎊Congratulations to Raina George, who is October's Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader Nominee!
We are extremely proud of you for demonstrating C- Character, L- Leadership, A- Attitude, S- Service, S- Selfless or strive for excellence or self-awareness or self-reliance. Keep up the great work! ✨#EPSProud
💜💛Erie Championship Week is here.💛💜
Erie takes on McDowell in three championship games this week, and Cross Country runs at the District 9 championship on Saturday. Come out and support our teams.
Volleyball 6A Championship
Erie vs McDowell
Hagerty Events Center
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Soccer 4A Championship
Erie vs McDowell
Hagerty Events Center
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Girls at 6:00 PM, Boys at 8:00 PM
Football 6A Championship
Erie vs McDowell
Veterans Stadium
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00 PM kickoff
Cross Country Championship
Held by District 9 in Ridgway, PA
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Girls at 11:00 AM, Boys at 1:30 PM
District 10 Ticket Pricing
For early rounds, quarter finals, semi-finals and finals:
Adults: $10.00
Students: $7.00 (until midnight before the game)
Tickets are sold online through HOMETOWN Ticketing and can be accessed on the District 10 website. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $10.00 with exact cash.
Cross Country Admission
Tickets for Cross Country are sold by District 9.
Adults: $8.00
Students: $4.00
Buy tickets online: https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all (or scan the QR code on the flyer)
Erie takes on McDowell in three championship games this week, and Cross Country runs at the District 9 championship on Saturday. Come out and support our teams.
Volleyball 6A Championship
Erie vs McDowell
Hagerty Events Center
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Soccer 4A Championship
Erie vs McDowell
Hagerty Events Center
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Girls at 6:00 PM, Boys at 8:00 PM
Football 6A Championship
Erie vs McDowell
Veterans Stadium
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00 PM kickoff
Cross Country Championship
Held by District 9 in Ridgway, PA
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Girls at 11:00 AM, Boys at 1:30 PM
District 10 Ticket Pricing
For early rounds, quarter finals, semi-finals and finals:
Adults: $10.00
Students: $7.00 (until midnight before the game)
Tickets are sold online through HOMETOWN Ticketing and can be accessed on the District 10 website. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $10.00 with exact cash.
Cross Country Admission
Tickets for Cross Country are sold by District 9.
Adults: $8.00
Students: $4.00
Buy tickets online: https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all (or scan the QR code on the flyer)
Today, we celebrated the new Safer Walking Routes signs at Perry Elementary, and we’re so grateful to everyone who made this possible.
Thank you to United Way of Erie County for leading this initiative and for its ongoing support of our Community Schools.
Thank you to Mayor Daria Devlin and the City of Erie for investing in the safety of our students. And a special thank-you to Linda and Brian Graff for your generous donation.
We want our kids to be safe walking to and from school, and we can't do that without your help. Please help us keep our kids safe by slowing down in school zones, watching for students at crosswalks and intersections, and staying alert for children walking and biking to school.
Thank you to United Way of Erie County for leading this initiative and for its ongoing support of our Community Schools.
Thank you to Mayor Daria Devlin and the City of Erie for investing in the safety of our students. And a special thank-you to Linda and Brian Graff for your generous donation.
We want our kids to be safe walking to and from school, and we can't do that without your help. Please help us keep our kids safe by slowing down in school zones, watching for students at crosswalks and intersections, and staying alert for children walking and biking to school.
💜The PIAA District 10 Playoff Selection Shows are coming up, and we want you to join us as the volleyball and soccer brackets are revealed!
🏐 Volleyball Selection Show: https://t.co/pSnGRgu7ei
- Thursday, October 22nd at 1:00 PM
⚽ Soccer Selection Show: https://t.co/o298z65QzM
- Thursday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM
Tune in to find out who our teams will face. Let's get ready to cheer on YOUR Erie High Royals! 💛
🏐 Volleyball Selection Show: https://t.co/pSnGRgu7ei
- Thursday, October 22nd at 1:00 PM
⚽ Soccer Selection Show: https://t.co/o298z65QzM
- Thursday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM
Tune in to find out who our teams will face. Let's get ready to cheer on YOUR Erie High Royals! 💛