• Back to School Information - 2023-24 School Year

     
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    Welcome to Erie's Public Schools for the 2023-24 school year! 
     
    The first day of school for students is Monday, August 28, 2023.
     
    Please click here for an important Back-to-School letter from Superintendent Brian Polito.
     
     
    Below, you'll find additional information to help get your family get ready for the school year.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    School Schedule  
     
    The following schedules will be used at the beginning and end of each school day this year:
     
    Elementary School: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Middle School: 8:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. 
    High School: 8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. 
     

    COVID-19 Updates
     
    Erie’s Public Schools will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in our efforts to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For current guidance and to learn about community transmission levels and prevention steps by county, visit https://cdc.gov./coronavirus.

    Our complete Health & Safety Plan is available here. The plan will be updated as necessary if and when new guidance becomes available.

     
     
    Dress Code
     

    Erie's Public Schools will continue its current dress code policy for the 2023-24 school year. Uniforms are not required.

    Students should not:

    • Wear clothes that are revealing or suggestive.
    • Wear clothing, jewelry, and other accessories that promote, encourage, or depict any form of drugs (including alcohol), obscene, lewd or vulgar language or action, or promote any illegal activity.
    • Wear clothing which could potentially cause harm to another person, damage to property, or create an unsafe environment.
    • Wear shorts and skirts with hems shorter than two inches above the knee.
    • Pants must be secured around the waist. Pants may not be “distressed” (e.g. have rips or holes).

    The complete dress code can be found in the Student Handbook & Code of Conduct and Family Information Guide once published.

     

    Transportation 

     
     
    Please visit www.eriesd.org/transportation for important information regarding transportation, including instructions about how to apply for a student bus pass. Bus route information will be posted on the site as it becomes available. Please check the site throughout the month of August.
     
     
     
    School Supply Lists
     
     
    School supply lists often vary by school and grade. Please contact your child's school to obtain a full list of school supplies for the 2023-24 school year. 
     
     
     
    Open House Events
     
     
    Text: Open house! All elementary schools: Wed., Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m. All middle schools, Thurs., Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m. Patrick J. Di
     
    2023-24 School Calendar
     
     
    Click here to download a copy of the 2023-24 school calendar. 
     
     
     
    Student Class Schedules
     
     
    Please be aware that student scheduling information for the 2023-24 school year will not be available on the Infinite Campus portal until the weekend before school starts (Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27).
     
    Class schedules are typically released the weekend before school starts to ensure that students and families are receiving the most accurate schedule possible before the start of classes.
     
     
     
    Important information for our new EPS students and families
     
    School Information and Enrollment 
     
    Click here to view a list of our 16 public schools and links to their individual pages. Please note that some school pages are under construction as they update, and we ask that you call your child's school for any specific questions you may have regarding information that may not be listed on their websites. 
     
    If you are new to Erie's Public Schools and need to enroll your student, we strongly encourage you to do so prior to the first day of school to avoid any unnecessary delays for your student. All information needed to enroll and/or transfer is available on our Child Accounting page or by calling 814-874-6150. 
     
     
    Families can use interactive maps to input their address and determine where it falls in the school boundaries (click on the photos below). Students who live very close to the boundary line between two schools should call the Child Accounting Office at 814-874-6150 to confirm their placement.
     
    EPS Elementary School Boundary for 2023-24 (click photo for interactive map) 
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     EPS Middle School Boundary for 2023-24 (click photo for interactive map)
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    Immunization Information
     
    Click here for a list of all required immunizations for students. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Please check this page regularly for more updates and additional information.
     
     
    Thank you for supporting Erie's Public Schools!