EHS Red Cross Club
Did you know that a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds in the U.S.? EHS Red Cross Club is promoting Miller-Keystone Blood Donation Centers. If you donate blood and have proof, come to room 16 (Montepeque) for a bag of candy! Additionally, you’ll get a T-shirt from Miller-Keystone at the donation site. See the fliers posted around the school to scan the QR code for more information.
Donation Site Sponsored by the EHS Red Cross Club:
LVHN Cedar Crest (1255 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 1300 Allentown, PA 18103) takes blood donations every day except Sundays! If you are interested in donating blood at this location, please schedule an appointment using the link below:
Spring Musical Auditions
Auditions for EHS’s spring musical, Mamma Mia, will be held in the auditorium from 2:30-6 PM on Thursday, Dec. 12, Friday, Dec. 13, and Monday, Dec. 16. Audition information and materials are posted in the Theater Department Schoology group.
Crew applications for Mamma Mia are posted in the Theater Dept Schoology group as well.
All forms are due to Mrs. Kuebler no later than Monday, Dec. 9th.
Toiletry Collection
Student Forum is collecting toiletries for families who unexpectedly need to stay at Lehigh Valley Hospital overnight. Things like travel size shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, and hairbrushes are appreciated. The collection will run until December 10th and items can be dropped off in the Counseling Office. If there are any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. McKinney or Mrs. Grim in the Counseling Office.
Operation Giggles
The Interact club is proud to announce the start of Operation Giggles’ winter collection! We are collecting any new or unused toys starting now through December 20th and will be donating them to the Lehigh Valley Riley Children’s Hospital. There will be boxes that you can drop the toys off at by Mrs. Kaunitz’s room 216. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Peyton Kilka (pkilka26@eastpennsd.org). Thank you and have a great day Emmaus!
Student Wellness Group Sign Ups
Healthy Relationships: This group will focus on supporting students struggling with relationships (family, friends, acquaintances, and significant others). Students will increase their ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships and communicate effectively. They will learn how to resolve interpersonal conflict and how to cope with socially stressful situations.
Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:15 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)
Study Skills: This group will focus on note-taking strategies, study strategies, planning/prioritizing, improving focus and time management, stress management, knowing your resources, and the importance of managing situations when they don’t go as planned.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:15 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)
Teen Issues: This group will focus on a variety of topics: anxiety management, healthy boundaries, depression, managing emotions, coping mechanism, self-advocacy, social media management, social stressors, etc.
Wednesdays 11:40 – 12:25 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)
Conflict Resolution: This group will focus on increasing students’ ability to manage anger effectively, identify sources of anger, resolve conflicts productively, and consider alternative solutions to a problem in order to experience more positive outcomes.
Wednesdays 12:40 – 1:25 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)
Art for Relaxation: Students will be provided the needed supplies to create a series of hands-on projects. The purpose is to guide students through creative art making and provide alternative means to practice stress management. The program is only 4 weeks and open to 10 students; attendance at each session is mandatory.
Wednesdays 1:45 – 2:25 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)
Sign Up Using this QR Code: CIS Student Wellness Groups (MP2) 24_25.pdf
Food Drive
The Interact Club is hosting a food drive for families and students in the East Penn School District and we need your help. Please donate cans of fruit (preferably 14 oz) outside room 216 (Mrs. Kaunitz) by December 12th. Thank you for your help!
Travel Opportunities
We still have spots available for the Spain/Portugal trip in 2026. For more information, please see Mr. Montepeque in room 016 or go online to Explorica.
International Travel – Iceland June 2025 (Enrolling now through Jan 30th)
Traverse this legendary landscape and leave forever inspired by the other-worldly beauty of Iceland. This Nordic oasis transforms mundane into extraordinary. During our student trip to Iceland, we will stroll amid active glaciers, bathe in steaming lagoons, visit waterfalls and volcanos, and feel the welcoming warmth of the local people. For more information contact Mrs Kinzel (skinzel@eastpennsd.org) and visit our tour site https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2678610PW
Peer Tutoring
If you are interested in meeting with a tutor, please complete the 2024-25 Student Tutoring Request Form. Peer Tutoring will be offered during HHR on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Library. Please visit your “Class of” Schoology Group for more information.
School Store
The EHS School Store is open during HHR and closed Thursdays. Stop by and get Hornet merch and game themed merchandise. Cash or check only.
College Visits
The following is a list of colleges coming to Emmaus High School. Juniors and seniors interested in attending one of these visits must sign up through Naviance. Students can view the complete list of colleges coming to EHS through their Naviance account.
| College | Date | Time | Location of Visit |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Wednesday, December 4 | 1:00 | Counseling |
After School Homework Help
EHS is offering free after-school help twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 2024). Teachers will be available to help with homework, studying for exams, or improving the understanding of course material. Taking advantage of this resource can make a significant difference in academic performance and overall confidence at school.
Teachers will be available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 -3:30 in the EHS library. They are happy and excited to help students succeed in their classes for the remainder of the school year. Students do NOT need to sign up in advance. They just need to come to the library at 2:30 and make sure they have transportation home at 3:30.
Late Bus
Sign up online using the Late Bus Google Form in Schoology under the Materials section or on the EHS website under Morning Announcements, there is a link under the Late Bus post. The late bus will run Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of May.
Chromebook / IT Help
** Thursdays only, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY AT 2-2:25PM **
Clubs
- The Biology Olympiad Study Club meetings take place every other Tuesday after school and every Monday during homeroom in Mr. LaBar’s room (112). Contact Roman Herman (rherman26@eastpennsd.org) – Club President – or Mr. LaBar (zlabar@eastpennsd.org) – Advisor for more information. Schoology Group Code: BXWT-655N-B4V2D
- The Bible Study Club meets every Tuesday morning from 6:45am to 7:15am in the MMR. You can enter through the MAIN OFFICE DOORS and head to the MMR. We will have Bibles and breakfast snacks available. We hope to see you there! Bible Study Club Schoology Code: 22D5-XNX5-J3Q24
- Club Med: You’re invited to join Club Med. Meetings will be held the first and third Tuesday of the month in room 140 after school. Join our Schoology group: D4FH-57MD-DQQJS
- Habitat for Humanity will be selling Celsius drinks ($3) and donuts ($2) Thursday mornings before school in the HIVE.
- The Interact Club will continue to collect soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Please drop off tabs in the container outside of room 216.
Upcoming Dates:
11/27/2024-Early Dismissal-11:00 a.m.
11/28/2024-School Closed
11/29/2024-School Closed
12/2/2024-School Closed
12/5/2024-Evening of Theater 7-9:30 p.m.
12/10/2024-Winter Choral Concert-7:00-9:30 p.m.