| Date | A/B |
| March 6, 2024 | A |
| March 7, 2024 | B |
| March 8, 2024 | NO SCHOOL |
| March 11, 2024 | A |
| March 12, 2024 | B |
Upcoming Dates:
3/8/2024 – NO SCHOOL
3/9/2025 – March SAT
3/19/2024 – Gold Card Preview musical … Cinderella
3/20 – 3/24/2024 – Spring Musical … Cinderella
3/26/2024 – Career Exploration Fair, 6 -8pm Main Gym, Café 1
3/27/2024 – 11 AM Dismissal
3/28/2024 – 3/29/2024 – NO SCHOOL, Easter Break
4/1/2024 – NO SCHOOL, Easter Break
4/4/2024 – End of 3rd Marking Period
4/5/2024 – 11 AM Dismissal
4/12/2024 – MS Jazz Band Festival, 5-9pm
4/18/2024 – ASVAB Testing, 7:25am Café 1
4/19/2024 – Broadway Night, 7-9pm
4/23/2024 – Spring Orchestra Concert, 7-10pm
4/24/2024 – World Language Dept. Honor Society Induction, 7-8pm
4/25/2024 – College Fair, 6-8pm Main/AUX Gyms & Café
4/26/2024 – Shave For The Brave, 5pm EHS Track
4/27/2024 – Junior Prom
4/30/2024 – Spring Band Concert, 7-10pm
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.
Chromebook / IT Help
The IT department will hold Chromebook support for students during Hornet Homeroom (10:18 – 10:55) and from 2 to 2:30 pm outside the library entrance.
** Thursdays only, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY AT 2-2:25PM **
Parking
There have been issues with faculty/student parking, please make sure to park in your assigned numbered spot. If there is another car parked in your spot, please take a picture of the license plate. Send the picture to Gina Jones at gjones@eastpennsd.org then park your car in the parallel spots next to the sidewalk in Lot J by the Auditorium.
Branch’s Birthday Celebration
In Honor of Branch’s Birthday, we will be selling Scooby Snacks and Branch Stickers for $1 at all lunches Mar. 18- Mar. 26. Proceeds will go benefit the Therapy Dog Program.
Fill out this survey for a chance to win a spot at Branch’s private bday party on April 2nd during HR in room 216. 10 students will have the option to bring a friend; 1 adult chosen. Food will be served at the party!
Junior Prom
Attention Juniors: Prom tickets will go on sale mid-March. All debts must be paid prior to purchasing tickets! Please make sure your debts have been paid!
Lehigh University Summer Engineering Institute (SEI) – Current 10th and 11th
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. Students who apply should be highly interested in engineering and have a higher GPA (ideally 3.5 or above). Lehigh would also like to see that students who apply are of traditionally underrepresented groups and/or first generation college students (however, this criteria is not mandatory). If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please fill out the Interest Form by Wednesday, March 13th.
SESSION 1: June 30-July 13, 2024 (in-person)
SESSION 2: July 14-July 27, 2024 (in-person)
See lehigh.edu/sei for additional information.
Book Drive
Want to clean out your bookshelves to make space for more? The Interact Club is hosting a book drive. We are collecting gently used and new books for The Valley Health Partners Children’s Clinic at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Books can be for school age through adults. The collection will run from March 4-18 outside of Mrs. Kaunitz’s room, 216. Thank you for the support! Flyer
Career Readiness
March is EHS Career Awareness Month and the counseling office has an exciting lineup of speakers coming to talk about their careers and the path that led them where they are today. Students interested in attending a career speaker visit must sign up through Naviance and get permission from the teacher whose class they are missing. The following is the list of speakers for March:
Tuesday, March 5 @ 1:00, Ron Malischewski, Educator
Thursday, March 7 @ 9:00, Dr. Wukitsch & Freeman, Pharmacists
Thursday, March 7 @ 12:00, Phillips Armstrong, Lehigh County Executive
Monday, March 11 @ 11:00, Christie Bonesch, Retired District Attorney
Tuesday, March 12 @ 9:00, Dr. Gina Shade & Bre, Veterinarian & Vet Tech
Tuesday, March 12 @ 12:00, Dr. Amy Giddings, Sports Mgmt & Hospitality
Wednesday, March 13 @ 1:00, Allan Byrd, retired engineer, Novellis
Thursday, March 14 @ 9:00, Tyler Pensyl, Environmental Scientist
Friday, March 15 @ 9:00, Chris DeFrain, Accountant
Monday, March 18 @ 1:00, Kassandra Head, Author
Tuesday, March 19 @ 12:00, Alex Hildebrandt, Personal Trainer,Chiropractor
Thursday, March 21 @ 9:00, Mark Yorty, Athletic Trainer
Tuesday, March 26 @ 8:00 Officer Craig Blose, Police Officer & SRO
Tuesday, March 26 @ 9:00, Jeff Machik, Engineer
EHS Local Scholarship
Greetings! The 2024 EHS Local Scholarship Program for seniors is now open. Here is the link to the EHSLocal Scholarship List, Applications & Instructions to Apply.
All applications will be due by Monday March 18th at 2:30 PM, no exceptions. Good luck!
Any questions should be emailed to ehsscholarships@eastpennsd.org
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in the military should take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), as well as any other students interested in finding out more about potential careers for them. The test will be administered on April 19th, at 7:30 a.m. in a location to be announced. Please use the ASVAB Registration Form – April 19th if you are interested in signing up for the ASVAB test. The registration needs to be completed by April 12th. If you have any questions, you can reach out to your Counselor or Mrs. Wood. For detailed information on the ASVAB visit: https://www.officialasvab.com/.
SAT Testing
All SAT tests are now digital! You MUST have your Chromebook with the BlueBook app installed and up to date with you on testing day to sit for the SAT. There will be no loaner Chromebooks available on test days. It is imperative that you follow the directions that you have received from the College Board so that you are prepared when you arrive for the SATs. The next testing dates for the SATs here at EHS are March 9th and May 4th.
Shave for the Brave
Attn East Penn students, faculty, parents and community: The EHS SHAVE FOR THE BRAVE is on! Mark your calendars for April 26 at 5pm on the EHS Track as we work together to raise $100,000 to fight childhood cancer. Want to participate? Sign up as a fundraising participant or even a shavee: www.StBaldricks.org/events/Emmaus8 You can create your own team, join an existing team, or sign up on your own. This is a huge community event with all the proceeds going to St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fight childhood cancer. Want to participate in another way, please reach out to spetrunak@eastpennsd.org, akaunitz@eastpennsd.org. Thank you so much!
It is with great excitement that we share our shirt order form for the upcoming Emmaus Shave for the Brave! Shirts will be $10 through our Online Store and will be delivered to your home school the week of Apr. 15. If you are an Emmaus Shave community supporter, please plan to pick up your shirt from the EHS main office. We will have additional shirts available after Apr. 15 for $12 (cash only). Thank you so much for your continued support as we Unite Together and Fight Childhood Cancer! 🙂
Spring Musical – Cinderella
The Emmaus High School Theater Department presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version)
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. The story concerns a young woman who dreams of a better life but is forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her Prince. In this version, she must open Prince Topher’s eyes to the injustice in his kingdom. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Join our engaging cast of characters on their journey as they learn that the promise of possibility does exist, and that dreams really can come true.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will be performed from March 20 through 23 at 7:00 PM, and March 23 and 24 at 2:00 PM in the Emmaus High School Auditorium. We invite you to attend our show to enjoy an affordable evening of theater, and to see that your support is going to a group of very dedicated young artists. Ticket prices are $12.00 for students/seniors and $14.00 for adults. Purchase online at www.eastpennsd.org/ehs beginning February 1.
A complimentary performance for senior Gold Card members will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 PM. Gold card members must present East Penn School District gold cards at the door on the evening of the performance. Your Gold Card will serve as your ticket. Gold cards will not be accepted at other performances.
Please call Emmaus High School at (610) 965-1650 with any questions, or visit our website at www.eastpennsd.org/ehs for more information. Thank you for your support of our theater program.
Emmaus Rotary Club’s Speech Contest
Create hope in the world – participate in Emmaus Rotary Club’s 4 Way Test Speech Contest! The contest will be held on March 16, 10 AM, at Willow Lane Elementary School and is open to ALL students. ALL participants receive a monetary prize!
Write and deliver a brief speech focusing on Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say, or do (Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?) For additional information, contact Anthony Moyer (anmoyer@eastpennsd.org) or Interact Advisor, Amy Kaunitz (akaunitz@eastpennsd.org).
School Store
The School Store will be open during Hornet Homeroom everyday (10:18 – 10:55). Students that come, need to have a signed pass from the homeroom teacher.
Athletics
For a complete listing of EHS sporting events, please visit https://ehshornetsathletics.com
Clubs
- Want to clean out your bookshelves to make space for more? The Interact Club is hosting a book drive. We are collecting gently used and new books for The Valley Health Partners Children’s Clinic at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Books can be for school age through adults. The collection will run from March 4-18 outside of Mrs. Kaunitz’s room, 216. Thank you for the support! Flyer
- Habitat for Humanity will be meeting Thursday, March 7 after school at 2:30 in room 229. We will be making Easter eggs/baskets/bags for the Habitat children in the Lehigh Valley. Everyone is welcome.
- The next meeting for the Classical Dance Club will be on 3/6 after school in Café 2 from 2:30-3:30. Wear athletic attire and come ready to explore different dance styles. Don’t forget your dance shoes! Join the Schoology Group using code 8FM2-RHSC-9H7QQ.
- No Place for Hate will meet after school in room 309 from 2:30-3:00.
Our dates for the rest of the year are as follows:
Thursday: 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16
All are welcome to attend!
- The Young Republicans Club meetings are 2:30-3:30 PM in room 310. All are welcome! For more information, please see Mrs. Smeltz in room 319, or join our Schoology group (access code V7KF-3XNJ-J65F7).
Upcoming Meetings:
March 6th
March 20th
April 3rd
April 17th
May 1st
May 15th
- The Bible Study Club will be meeting Tuesdays from 6:45 – 7:15am in Room 254. Come spend some time with us learning scripture and fellowshipping with other students! You can enter through the door right by the Counseling suite at 6:45. Hope to see you there! Join the Bible Study Club Schoology group for more information: 22D5-XNX5-J3Q24.
- The Interact Club will continue to collect soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Please drop off at Mrs. Kaunitz’s room, 216.