East Middle School
Matthew Koval, Executive Principal | 8:40am-3:10pm | (814) 874-6400
Another day, another round of throwback photos! We're getting closer to Picture Day! Don't forget!!! #EastMiddleSchool
Don't forget Picture Day is Friday!
Here is a look at our second day of staff photos. We are excited to capture more great smiles this Friday!
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Your Voice Matters!
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
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Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Picture Day is this Friday!
To celebrate, we’ll be sharing throwback yearbook photos of our staff all week! Our staff had to take their yearbook photos, too, so now it’s your turn to see if you can figure out who is who!
Think you can match each photo to the correct staff member? Share your guesses in the comments! ❤️🖤
On Picture Day, students may wear school-appropriate clothing of their choice. Standard school attire is not required.
When choosing an outfit, please keep these simple guidelines in mind:
● Choose clothing that is appropriate for school and not revealing.
● Clothing should feature school-appropriate images, words, and messages. It should not include lewd or vulgar language, drug-related images or messages, or other inappropriate content.
● Jeans and pants should be free of rips and holes.
● Hats and other headwear are not permitted, except when worn for religious purposes.
● Skirts, dresses, and shorts should fall no more than 2 inches above the knee.
To celebrate, we’ll be sharing throwback yearbook photos of our staff all week! Our staff had to take their yearbook photos, too, so now it’s your turn to see if you can figure out who is who!
Think you can match each photo to the correct staff member? Share your guesses in the comments! ❤️🖤
On Picture Day, students may wear school-appropriate clothing of their choice. Standard school attire is not required.
When choosing an outfit, please keep these simple guidelines in mind:
● Choose clothing that is appropriate for school and not revealing.
● Clothing should feature school-appropriate images, words, and messages. It should not include lewd or vulgar language, drug-related images or messages, or other inappropriate content.
● Jeans and pants should be free of rips and holes.
● Hats and other headwear are not permitted, except when worn for religious purposes.
● Skirts, dresses, and shorts should fall no more than 2 inches above the knee.
Today was our first visit to Werner Books for our annual Writers In The Schools (WITS) series! ✍️ Our East Middle School students love the opportunity to connect with peers, build new friendships, and grow their creative writing skills through this exciting experience.
#CommunitySchoolsInAction #EastMiddleSchool #WITS
#CommunitySchoolsInAction #EastMiddleSchool #WITS
Congratulations to our winners! Another week, another Strive for 5. Keep up the great work! #EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
Join Erie's Public Schools for a fun-filled community celebration of connection, fun, and empowerment of the young girls in our district on Sunday, October 11, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Biletnikoff Field!🎉
This event is part of our district’s Building Excellence Together Weekend, held in partnership with the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit XVIII. While our students are busy with service projects on Saturday and a select group attends a conversation with Michelle Obama on Monday, Sunday is all about bringing our families together!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Empowerment Walk begins at 3:15 PM)
Location: Biletnikoff Field (finishing at the EPS Admin Building, 1910 Sassafras St., via an accessible route)
Admission & Activities: 100% Free for all EPS families!
What’s in Store:
- Fun family photo booth & bounce house
- Balloon headbands and wristlets provided by The Brown Clowns
- Music, refreshments, and community resource tables
- Inspiring remarks from local female leaders
An Empowerment Walk celebrating girl power, health, and wellness at 3:15 PM
Bring the whole family out to show support for our girls and the bright future we are building together. We can't wait to see you there! 💜
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hardworking custodial professionals who keep our schools, workplaces, and communities clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Your dedication often happens behind the scenes, but your impact is seen and appreciated by everyone. Thank you for all that you do! #EastMiddleSchool
Congratulations to our winners! Another week, another Strive for 5. Thank you to everyone who continues to put in the effort and stay committed. Keep up the great work! #EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
D&D Club starts today!
Good vibes, great food, lots of laughs, and even better company! 🏈❤️ Last night’s Family Engagement Tailgate was one for the books! Thank you to all the families who came out and made it such a fun night. We loved seeing everyone connect, laugh, and make memories together! 🎉#EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
Today is the last day to sign up for the Monday Night Football Pre-Game Show event! Wear your spirit wear and represent your favorite football team as we come together for a fun evening with the East Middle School community. We hope to see you there!!
Location: East Middle Cafeteria
Date: September 28th
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Parents/guardians, please RSVP through Parent Square!
#EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Location: East Middle Cafeteria
Date: September 28th
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Parents/guardians, please RSVP through Parent Square!
#EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction
East Middle School students interested in joining the cheerleading team are invited to attend tryouts on Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24 from 3:30–5:00 PM at East Middle School.
Students should wear black attire and have a ride scheduled for pickup at 5:00 PM on both days.
Please see the flyer for additional information and contact details.
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Students should wear black attire and have a ride scheduled for pickup at 5:00 PM on both days.
Please see the flyer for additional information and contact details.
#EastMiddleSchool
Happy Friday! For those of you who are new to our building, every 5-day school week, we'll be celebrating students and staff who have perfect attendance!
Here's how it works: one student from each grade level and one staff member with perfect attendance will have the chance to win a prize of their choosing.
The results are in for this week's Strive for 5!
#EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
We have something very exciting happening on September 28th...We are hosting a Family Engagement Night with a Football Tailgate theme!
Join us for the Monday Night Football Pre-Game Show, with games, prizes, food, and lots of fun! Wear your spirit wear and represent your favorite football team as we come together for a fun evening with the East Middle School community.
Date: September 28th
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Parents/guardians, please RSVP through Parent Square by Thursday, September 24th so we know how many families to expect! We hope to see you there!!
#EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
Join us for the Monday Night Football Pre-Game Show, with games, prizes, food, and lots of fun! Wear your spirit wear and represent your favorite football team as we come together for a fun evening with the East Middle School community.
Date: September 28th
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Parents/guardians, please RSVP through Parent Square by Thursday, September 24th so we know how many families to expect! We hope to see you there!!
#EastMiddleSchool #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
You can make a difference.
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
BOYS BASKETBALL FALL LEAGUE🏀
Calling all 7th & 8th grade boys!
We’re hosting Fall League Tryouts/Open Gym tomorrow!
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 3:50 PM
📍 East Middle School Back Gym Doors
Be ready to get on the court and show us what you’ve got! 🏀❤️
We’ll see you in the gym, Warriors! 🔥
Any girl in grades 6-8 are encouraged to attend Softball try-outs September 11th, 18th and 25th at Harding Field (820 Lincoln Ave).
Any questions reach out to Coach Angelina at aconners@eriesd.org
Any questions reach out to Coach Angelina at aconners@eriesd.org
EPS families,
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
Any student interested in midle school baseball-- CHECK IT OUT!!
