UPDATE:
The Collegiate Academy production on January 30 is canceled but you can still choose from three other show dates: January 31, February 6, and 7 at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $8 and will be sold at the door only. Cash and cards are accepted.
The Collegiate Academy production on January 30 is canceled but you can still choose from three other show dates: January 31, February 6, and 7 at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $8 and will be sold at the door only. Cash and cards are accepted.
CONGRATULATION to Asheen Udgiri on being recognized as part of the 18 Under 18 Class of 2026 by Junior Achievement!
Asheen is a Collegiate Academy senior who is making a difference in our community. She is a public health advocate and the founder of Mission AED! Asheen is working on increasing access to AEDs to help save lives. But that isn't all, she is also the Vice President and Fundraising President of Hear Erie's Youth (HEY)!
Asheen is featured on billboards throughout our city, and we are immensely proud of her and the outstanding work she is doing! #EPSProud
Please join us in congratulating Asheen Udgiri, and to learn more, watch her interview on Erie News Now via the provided link.: https://bit.ly/4bWs2Ih
Due to the extreme temperatures and windchill forecast for Tuesday, all Erie’s Public Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Students will make up the day on Friday, March 13 (Snow Make-Up Day 2 on the district calendar).
March 13 is the last of two Snow Make-Up Days built into the district calendar. Any additional closures due to inclement weather – which includes snow and/or extreme temperatures – will result in additional days added to the end of the school year calendar.
Many of you have asked about virtual instruction, or Flexible Instruction Days. Erie's Public Schools no longer utilizes Flexible Instruction Days, which enabled students to complete work when schools were closed due to inclement weather. In reviewing our data, we found that some students had difficulty utilizing flexible instruction, causing us to reexamine our approach to inclement weather. We now have Snow Make-Up Days built into the calendar which allow us to take full advantage of the benefits of in-person classroom instruction. The full calendar can be found at eriesd.org/calendar.
We also recognize that school is the safest, warmest place for many of our students during inclement weather, and that flexible instruction from home poses particular challenges for many of our families,
As a reminder, parents may always choose to keep their children home during inclement weather. If your student has less than 10 excused absences, that absence will be excused with the submission of a written note. If your student has more than 10 excused absences, the absence will be unexcused. If the Superintendent announces an official "Parental Discretion Day" on the communication channels listed above, all written excuses will be accepted as excused.
Finally, a reminder that while other districts utilize two-hour delays during inclement weather, it is logistically unfeasible for Erie's Public Schools to do so due to busing schedules and other challenges.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and warm, EPS.
March 13 is the last of two Snow Make-Up Days built into the district calendar. Any additional closures due to inclement weather – which includes snow and/or extreme temperatures – will result in additional days added to the end of the school year calendar.
Many of you have asked about virtual instruction, or Flexible Instruction Days. Erie's Public Schools no longer utilizes Flexible Instruction Days, which enabled students to complete work when schools were closed due to inclement weather. In reviewing our data, we found that some students had difficulty utilizing flexible instruction, causing us to reexamine our approach to inclement weather. We now have Snow Make-Up Days built into the calendar which allow us to take full advantage of the benefits of in-person classroom instruction. The full calendar can be found at eriesd.org/calendar.
We also recognize that school is the safest, warmest place for many of our students during inclement weather, and that flexible instruction from home poses particular challenges for many of our families,
As a reminder, parents may always choose to keep their children home during inclement weather. If your student has less than 10 excused absences, that absence will be excused with the submission of a written note. If your student has more than 10 excused absences, the absence will be unexcused. If the Superintendent announces an official "Parental Discretion Day" on the communication channels listed above, all written excuses will be accepted as excused.
Finally, a reminder that while other districts utilize two-hour delays during inclement weather, it is logistically unfeasible for Erie's Public Schools to do so due to busing schedules and other challenges.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and warm, EPS.
Mark your calendars for Collegiate Academy’s production! 🎭
Tickets are $7 and will be sold at the door only. Cash and cards are accepted.
Choose from four show dates: January 30, 31, and February 6, 7 at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $7 and will be sold at the door only. Cash and cards are accepted.
Choose from four show dates: January 30, 31, and February 6, 7 at 7:00 PM.
Are you interested in pursuing any form of secondary education after high school graduation?
We will have a night for our EPS families and students to receive hands-on help completing the FAFSA form. The FAFSA form is used to qualify for almost all types of financial aid, including federal and state grants as well as scholarships. Representatives from local agencies that are offering scholarships will also be present, as well as counselors to assist in applying for scholarships. Make sure to join us on Tuesday, February 10th at Erie High from 4 - 7 PM!
Just a reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, January 26th, as this is a previously scheduled day off on the school calendar.
Scenes from tonight’s winter concert at East Middle, a Community School. We’re so #EPSProud of these musicians!
EPS families:
Due to the extreme temperatures and windchill forecast for Friday, all Erie’s Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 23. Students will now attend school on Monday, February 16 (Snow Make-Up Day 1 on the district calendar).
Please note that Monday, January 26, is a pre-scheduled non-attendance day for all students.
Due to the extreme temperatures and windchill forecast for Friday, all Erie’s Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 23. Students will now attend school on Monday, February 16 (Snow Make-Up Day 1 on the district calendar).
Please note that Monday, January 26, is a pre-scheduled non-attendance day for all students.
Erie's Public Schools families: Please check ParentSquare for an update regarding attendance notifications.
If you haven't signed up for ParentSquare yet, please do so! ParentSquare is the district's primary communication tool, used for delivering important and timely information, including essential information and updates in the event of an emergency.
How-to included below!
If you haven't signed up for ParentSquare yet, please do so! ParentSquare is the district's primary communication tool, used for delivering important and timely information, including essential information and updates in the event of an emergency.
How-to included below!
Erie's Public Schools is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of students in the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program at Collegiate Academy as part of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest.
Rory Gardner, a 12th-grade student in the VPA program at Collegiate Academy, has been named the 12th-grade winner and will receive a $500 award for her exceptional artwork. Bianca Flores, a 9th-grade student, has been selected as the 9th-grade winner and will receive a $200 award in recognition of her artistic talent and creativity.
An award ceremony honoring these students will be held on Tuesday, January 27th at 5:00 p.m. at the Youth Leadership Institute of Erie, 1306 E. Lake Road.
Congratulations, Rory and Bianca, for your artistic excellence and for powerfully reflecting the legacy and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the visual arts. Your accomplishments highlight the strength of the Visual and Performing Arts program at Collegiate Academy and the District’s commitment to fostering creativity, expression, and student achievement in the arts.
Rory Gardner, a 12th-grade student in the VPA program at Collegiate Academy, has been named the 12th-grade winner and will receive a $500 award for her exceptional artwork. Bianca Flores, a 9th-grade student, has been selected as the 9th-grade winner and will receive a $200 award in recognition of her artistic talent and creativity.
An award ceremony honoring these students will be held on Tuesday, January 27th at 5:00 p.m. at the Youth Leadership Institute of Erie, 1306 E. Lake Road.
Congratulations, Rory and Bianca, for your artistic excellence and for powerfully reflecting the legacy and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the visual arts. Your accomplishments highlight the strength of the Visual and Performing Arts program at Collegiate Academy and the District’s commitment to fostering creativity, expression, and student achievement in the arts.
URGENT message for Diehl Elementary, a community school parents/guardians: Due to the ongoing power outage at Diehl, we will be dismissing students immediately. Parents should come to the school office with identification to pick up their children. Parents of bus riders will be receiving a phone call from the school. This applies ONLY to Diehl students.
What a great way to start the morning! Lincoln Elementary had the zoo join their Pre K class today and learn about animals. The staff from the Erie Zoo began by reading a book, then passed around items for students to feel that are associated with animals. Lastly, the fantastic event concluded with students being able to touch the animals brought! Some students were hesitant, but then they were brave and decided to pet the animals anyway. Partnerships like these are essential for the students' development and learning. Thank you to all who made this incredible experience possible for the Lincoln Elementary Pre K class! #buildingexcellencetogether
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19th.
Please join us in congratulating our new District Historian, Emily Hancock! Mrs. Hancock brings valuable experience from her work at the National Archives and Records Administration and the Hagen History Center. We are excited to see the work that Mrs. Hancock will do to gather and share experiences that reflect the district's past and present. Welcome to the EPS family, Emily! #buildingexcellencetogether
This is for our wonderful high school students! If you are seeking a job, make sure to check out the Erie Campaign for Jobs on Friday, January 30th. The District will offer transportation for those students who need it on a sign-up basis. Make sure to talk to your counselors and sign up for this fantastic opportunity! #buildingexcellencetogether
Something powerful happened yesterday at Collegiate Academy 👀✨
Students asked thoughtful questions, listened closely, and found inspiration in influential voices.
Next week, this exciting experience continues at Erie High School.
Stay tuned for Erie Reader’s February issue to find out what this exciting news is!
Students asked thoughtful questions, listened closely, and found inspiration in influential voices.
Next week, this exciting experience continues at Erie High School.
Stay tuned for Erie Reader’s February issue to find out what this exciting news is!
January is National School Board Appreciation Month, and a special opportunity to recognize our school directors - volunteer public servants who devote their time, talents and energy to supporting our students, their family and this community.
We'll be highlighting individual directors throughout the month, but please take a moment to offer your appreciation in the comments below to President Dr. Jay Breneman, Vice President Angie Amatangelo, and directors Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols and Zakaria Sharif. Thank you for your governance! #BuildingExcellenceTogether
We'll be highlighting individual directors throughout the month, but please take a moment to offer your appreciation in the comments below to President Dr. Jay Breneman, Vice President Angie Amatangelo, and directors Gwendolyn Cooley, Linda Graff, John Harkins, Gary Horton, Leah Merski, Sumner Nichols and Zakaria Sharif. Thank you for your governance! #BuildingExcellenceTogether
Warm wishes filled with love, peace, and joy during the holiday season. Happy Orthodox Christmas! ❤️💚
If your child is in elementary school and has asthma, this may be a great after-school program for them! Beginning January 20th, children will have an opportunity to learn how to recognize asthma symptoms, avoid triggers, and manage their health. If you are interested, make sure to sign up! 💙
👽Tonight is the final night! Don't miss your last chance to experience Erie High Royals alien-themed light show!
