District News

The East Penn School District joins communities across the nation in observing National Suicide Prevention Week from September 6–12, 2026. This week emphasizes the shared responsibility we all have in promoting mental health and well-being for our students. It serves as an important reminder of our collective commitment to creating environments where every student feels […]

Registration is now open for our Community Education classes available to all East Penn Senior Citizens. Class Registration Form Classes are available for East Penn community members aged 55 and up. This semester, classes run September 15  – November 19, 2026. If you are an East Penn School District Gold Card member, you are eligible

The East Penn Food Coalition’s weekly food distribution program will continue throughout the 2026–2027 school year, providing grocery assistance to families and community members in need. Food distribution will take place every Wednesday at the same two locations: Emmaus High School Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Location: 800 Pine Street, Emmaus, PA Lower Macungie Middle School Time:

Dear East Penn Families, As we prepare for the school year, we want to make families aware of several district-level updates related to technology and artificial intelligence (AI). These changes reflect our continued commitment to providing students with safe, responsible, and age-appropriate access to technology while supporting teaching and learning. Because technology use and expectations

East Penn School District is rolling into the 2026-2027 school year with 33 new 77-passenger Blue Bird buses, featuring enhanced safety, visibility, comfort, and operational improvements for our students, drivers, and transportation team. The new buses include several enhanced safety features designed to provide drivers with greater visibility around their vehicles. A non-recording front camera

The East Penn Facilities Department continues to make significant progress on capital improvements and operating expense projects across the district, with numerous initiatives completed or on track for completion by September 30, 2026. These investments reflect the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and modern learning environments. Major capital improvement projects include the comprehensive

As we prepare for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, all East Penn School District families will be asked to complete the PowerSchool Online Returning Student Form for each enrolled student. This online form allows families to review and update important student information, including emergency contacts and other essential records. Keeping this information current is critical

As a reminder, the East Penn School District has transitioned from BoardDocs to Keystone Agenda for School Board meeting agendas and minutes. To access current and archived School Board agendas and minutes:

Food distribution will continue throughout the summer for the 2025-2026 school year. Distribution locations will remain the same. Distribution Locations and Times Emmaus High School800 Pine Street, Emmaus, PA10:30 AM-12:00 PM Lower Macungie Middle School6299 Lower Macungie Road11:30 AM-1:00 PMLocated on the sidewalk in front of the LMMS school entrance Upcoming Distribution Dates Food distribution

May 2026 Dear Parent / Guardian: Your child has medication in the school health office. Your child is not allowed to transport medication to or from school as per district policy. The only exception is for those students who have completed the necessary requirements to carry their own inhaler, epinephrine auto-injector, or sunscreen. Medication may