Current 10th and 11th Grade Students- Please see the opportunity below!
Lehigh University’s Summer Engineering Institute (SEI) is a program that offers students exposure to STEM activities such as hands-on collaborative projects, classroom discussions, and field trips to regional science and tech businesses and research centers. Some of the topics explored during the program include 3D printing, robotics, nanoscience, earthquake mitigation, bioengineering, environmental remediation, and computer science.
The in-person program gives students the opportunity to reside for two weeks on Lehigh’s campus working with Lehigh students and faculty. Nominated students should be capable of participating in this two-week program both academically and socially and should be on pace to complete the higher levels of math and science offered at EHS. Additionally, interested students should be willing to enthusiastically engage in labs, classrooms, and field trips, learning alongside the Lehigh staff. See lehigh.edu/sei for additional information.
SESSION 1: June 28, 2026 to July 11, 2026 (in-person)
SESSION 2: July 12, 2026 to July 25, 2026 (in-person)
Want to be nominated for this opportunity? Schedule a15 min interview using the Interview Booking Link or by stopping in the counseling office. Time slots are available on 3/17, 3/18, 3/19. (8:00-10:00am and 12:00-2:15)
INTERVIEW: Interviews will be conducted in the counseling office on the dates listed above. Please be prepared to discuss your interest in the seminar, your learning goals, your readiness for its academic demands, and the math and science courses you have completed at EHS.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Spotts— hspotts@eastpennsd.org.”
Scholarship Reminder
Good morning, Seniors, If you are applying to any of the EHS Local Scholarships… this is a reminder to PLEASE make sure you are following the directions listed at the top of the page (there are 6 steps highlighted in yellow.) We receive hundreds of applications, so please know that failure to follow these exact steps will result in an incomplete application.
Seniors, please note the application deadline for the EHS Local Scholarship Program is Friday, March 13th by 2:30 PM – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Email questions to: ehsscholarships@eastpennsd.org
Scholarship Program for Seniors
Good morning! The 2026 EHS Local Scholarship Program for seniors is now open. Here is the link to the EHS Local Scholarship List, Applications & Instructions on how to Apply.
All applications will be due by Friday, March 13th at 2:30 PM – NO EXCEPTIONS. Good luck!
Any questions should be emailed to: ehsscholarships@eastpennsd.org
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) – April 22, 2026
Any students in grades 10-12 who are interested in pursuing a career in the military or interested in finding out more about potential careers should take the ASVAB. Please complete the April 2026 ASVAB Test Registration if you are interested in signing up for the ASVAB test. The registration needs to be completed by April 10th. If you have any questions, you can reach out to your Counselor or Mrs. Wood.
TEDex Event
Have an idea, story, or perspective worth sharing? Apply to be a TEDxEmmaus HS speaker HERE today! Whether you want to share a personal experience, explore an innovative concept, or offer a unique point of view, TEDxEmmaus HS is looking for voices like yours.
TEDxEmmaus HS will feature student/faculty/guest speakers in the BlackBox at the high school on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30, stay tuned for the registration form!
East Penn Therapy Dogs Fundraiser
NEW EAST PENN THERAPY DOGS STORE-SHOP OUR STORE & SUPPORT OUR THERAPY DOGS
Thank you for helping kick off our community-wide Therapy Dog campaign through your apparel purchase! Once your gear arrives, please help spread the word by sharing a photo or short video wearing your apparel. Dayne Buttafuoco is also happy to stop by to capture photos or video if helpful.
Early purchases help build momentum for our Therapy Dog program. A sale will be offered in the coming weeks for families who may need a more affordable option.
We’re also planning a district-wide Therapy Dog Day on April 30 in recognition of National Therapy Dog Day. More details coming soon!
Spring Musical
Tickets are now on sale for EHS’s spring musical, Jekyll & Hyde. The show runs March 24-29. Tickets are $14 for students and $16 for adults, and can be purchased on the EHS website. Come out to support our cast, crew, and musicians!
Shave for the Brave
Be a hero for kids with cancer through the Emmaus Shave for the Brave on Friday, March 13, 2026! Our pediatric cancer fundraiser is a St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event that raises money for invaluable research. Everyone is welcome in the EHS Gym, and our goal is to raise $100,000 through 100+ bald heads.
If you’ve never been to a St. Baldrick’s event, prepare to experience something really special. All are welcome; we are so excited to celebrate life with you! Will you join us to conquer kids’ cancer?
St. Baldrick’s is the top charitable funder of childhood cancer research grants in the U.S. and around the world—sign up to shave your head as a “shavee” OR raise money while keeping your hair as a “fundraising participant!” Can’t join us? Please make a generous donation to give kids the long, healthy lives they deserve: https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/emmaus9
Red Cross
Did you know that a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds in the U.S.?
The EHS Red Cross Club will be sponsoring a blood drive at Miller-Keystone Blood Centers from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. Our goal is to donate 100 units. Students and staff are encouraged to participate! After donating, bring your proof to room 016 and you’ll receive a goodie bag!
Schedule your appointment by calling 800-223-6667 and mentioning Group ID 3345, or visit GIVEaPINT.org and include Group ID 3345 in the notes section of the form, or scan the QR code found in fliers around school.
The nearest donation center is located at: 1255 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Ste 1300 | Allentown.
Thank you for donating! Your donation will help save the life of someone in our community!
Peer Tutoring
If you are interested in meeting with a tutor, please complete the 2025-26 Student Tutoring Request Form. Peer Tutoring will be offered during HHR on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Library. Please visit your “Class of” Schoology Group for more information.
Trip to Japan
Ever want to go to Japan?
Join us for a trip to the unforgettable Land of the Rising Sun… JAPAN. The trip Includes Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, a day at Tokyo DisneySea, and more. We are traveling in June 2027. Feel free to contact Brent Ohl in room 141 or bohl@eastpennsd.org to sign up or for any questions. Flyers can also be found outside room 141.
An unforgettable adventure in Italy & Greece!
We’re thrilled to share that an Emmaus High School group is heading to Italy & Greece in June 2027, and we’d love for your student to join us! This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. For more information, including what we’ll see and do, trip costs, and how to secure a spot on this trip, please reach out to Mrs. Kinzel skinzel@eastpennsd.org for more information.
Academic Support for All Students
EHS is offering free after-school help twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teachers and some students are available to help with homework, studying for exams, or improving the understanding of course material. Teachers will be available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 -3:30 in the EHS library. 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. If needed, there is a late bus on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:15. If students need to utilize the late bus, they must sign up on this form LATE BUS SIGN UPS before 10 am on the day they need to take the bus. We hope our students take advantage of this great opportunity to help them succeed academically at EHS!
Bus Information
If a student is riding home on another student’s bus, both students must have a parent note granting permission. The parent note needs to include both students’ names, the bus number, and the date on which they will be riding together. There must also be a parent’s signature on each note. Together, first thing in the morning, both students must go to one of their AP offices for approval.
All students who ride the bus must promptly report to the bus platform when the bell rings at 2:25 PM. If you miss your bus at the end of the day, buses will not be called back to pick you up. You will be responsible for your own transportation home once buses depart from EHS.
Late Bus
The late bus will run Tuesdays and Thursdays. The bus picks up around 3:15pm at door #4. You may only use the late bus for clubs or detention.
Sign up online using the Late Bus Sign Up 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. The form will only accept responses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:23am until the 10:30am deadline**
Chromebook / IT Help
The IT department will hold Chromebook support for students during Homeroom (10:00-11:00) and from 2 to 2:30 pm outside the library entrance.
** Mondays only, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY AT 2-2:30PM **
CLUBS:
Global Citizens Club
Join us for our upcoming Global Citizens Meetings
Tuesday, March 17
Make a friend,
Learn something new
Contribute to a more peaceful and connected world
No Place for Hate
No Place for Hate members and friends: Permission slips for the Salem, MA field trip on April 28 and 29 are available in room 309 and due by Thursday the 26! Payment is due at the end of March. Reserve a limited spot on the trip ASAP!
Meetings will take place on 3/17, 3/31, 4/14,
Bible Study
We meet Wednesday mornings in Room 254 from 6:45-7:10am (you can enter through the counseling doors) and Thursday afternoons in Room 226 from 2:30-3:15pm.
SAT Prep
The math club will be offering SAT Prep for all EHS students interested in working on their SAT & PSAT test taking skills. SAT Prep will be offered every Friday during homeroom in the MMR. If interested, please join the Schoology group QPVB-R6P5-VTM9B and then register to attend on the schoology group page.
Interact Club
The Interact Club will continue to collect soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Tabs can be dropped off outside of 216.
Upcoming Dates:
Early Dismissal-3/10/2026
SAT-3/14/2026
No School Students-3/20/2026
Spring Musical-3/23-3/29/2026
Early Dismissal-4/1/2026
School Closed-4/2-4/6/2026
TEDx Emmaus-4/8/2026-6:00 p.m.