A huge thank you to everyone who has signed up for parent engagement sessions regarding our new electronic device and standard school attire policies. We're thrilled by the response and can't wait to see you all!🎉

Due to overwhelming demand, many of our engagement sessions have reached full capacity. We're excited to announce an additional engagement session at Edison Elementary School, 1916 E 7th St., on Monday, August 10, at 5p.m. to accommodate new sign-ups! You can also continue to register for the engagement session on Friday, Aug. 7, at noon, at the John F. Kennedy Center. 📌 Please note: due to space constraints, only ONE guardian per household should attend any session.

Superintendent Dr. Natalyn Gibbs is eager to connect with families and ensure everyone has access to important information and resources. We recognize that these policy shifts may create creating these opportunities to connect with families is essential to a successful educational experience, and we want to work together to help you. Please like, share and comment to help spread the word!

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating with you soon! 💛

🚨 Update: Sign-ups at Martin Luther King Center- Bayfront NATO, Inc has reached capacity and is now closed to any additional registrations. If you have already signed up for those sites, you should attend and will receive clothing. You can still sign up for engagement sessions at the John F. Kennedy Center - by visiting https://forms.gle/zgPs3sqeu2Fq4Qvc9.
Stay tuned for more possible locations and updates!

🚨EPS Families: As you may be aware, EPS has implemented new policies for the 2026-27 school year. To help families be prepared, we will be hosting four (4) parent engagement sessions to provide information on the new electronic device policy and standard school attire policy. Each engagement session is the same, and each is open to all EPS families. Each engagement session will include a presentation on the new policies and an opportunity for parents to provide feedback and ask questions.

In addition, we will distribute clothing that conforms to the new standard school attire policy at each engagement session. The distribution is intended as a supplement to students' wardrobes, not a complete replacement, and is available only to students who attend Erie's Public Schools. Each EPS student will receive two (2) tops and one (1) pair of pants, while supplies last.

To help ensure that students receive clothing, families are encouraged to complete a sign-up form by Friday, July 24th, by visiting https://forms.gle/WkxvqfCb1jUt4vzNA.

Session Information:
- Thursday, August 6th – 12 PM, McKinley Elementary School, 933 E. 22nd St.
- Thursday, August 6th – 5 PM, Booker T. Washington Center, 1720 Holland St.
- Friday, August 7th – 12 PM, John F. Kennedy Center, 2021 E. 20th St.
- Friday, August 7th – 5 PM, MLK Center, 312 Chestnut St.

❤️🤍💙Happy 4th of July!

We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend!

In observance of the holiday, all district buildings will be closed tomorrow, July 3rd!

📅 Mark your calendars: Ainsworth Community Day!

The School Board has designated Friday, August 21, 2026, as Ainsworth Community Day!

Since opening in 1914, the field has served generations of student-athletes and hosted scholastic, amateur, community, and professional sporting events, becoming a treasured landmark within the City of Erie. Ainsworth Field remains home to student athletics and continues to serve as a gathering place that connects the history, traditions, and future aspirations of Erie's Public Schools and the broader community.

Let's celebrate its past and future.

More details coming soon! 🎉

As a reminder, there will be a Regular Erie School Board meeting today, June 26th, at 6:00 PM at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras St.

Please note: The regular School Board meeting has been moved to Monday, June 29th, at 6:00 PM at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras St.

The Erie School Board Committee of the Whole meeting remains on schedule for today, June 24th, at 5:00 PM, also at the District Administration Building, 1910 Sassafras St.

🌎We believe that reading is a fundamental skill - and that students can open a whole new world of experiences with access to books.

Reading also has many different benefits for readers, including:
- Fostering Empathy
- Developing Your Mind
- Reducing Stress
- Expanding Your Vocabulary
- Sparking Creativity
- Enhancing Thinking

This summer, make sure to read an interesting book and grow your minds!
📖Comment below with what your favorite book is because we are always looking for new reads.

Does your student have ideas, opinions, questions, or a desire to make a difference? The Erie School Board wants to hear from student voices.

The Student Leadership Program is an opportunity for students to share ideas, perspectives, and concerns by serving alongside the Erie School Board. Students will build leadership skills, civic awareness, and experience in public service.

Each high school will select three students, for a total of nine Student Leaders across the district.

Students should apply if they are entering grades 9- 12 in the 2026-27 school year, attend or will attend one of the participating high schools, are in good academic and behavioral standing, and can balance this leadership role with other responsibilities.

Application materials are available under the Announcements section of the district website's homepage at eriesd.org.

Applications must be submitted to the Board Secretary’s Office at boardoffice@eriesd.org by Friday, June 26.