{"id":19055,"date":"2025-02-21T13:42:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T18:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/?p=19055"},"modified":"2025-02-21T13:42:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T18:42:57","slug":"student-announcements-monday-february-24-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/article\/student-announcements-monday-february-24-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Announcements-Monday, February 24, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer Maintenance Employment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Facilities Department is accepting applications for summer maintenance employment from 6\/23\/25-8\/15\/25 (8 WEEKS). If you are a student and interested in being one of our 15 summer maintenance employees, applications are available on the East Penn School District Website<\/a>. You may also pick up an application in the main office and\/or guidance office of Emmaus High School. Applicants must be an East Penn resident 16 years of age or older and continuing their education in high school or college. The hourly rate is $12.50\/hr. with a maximum of 320 hours. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY-APRIL 4, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Field Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any current 10th and 11th grade student interested\u00a0in participating in the Field Study program for the 25-26 school year must complete the program application\u00a0found in the Class of Schoology group or on our\u00a0program website<\/a>. The application\u00a0is now open and will close on March 31st. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Duffy at\u00a0kduffy@eastpennsd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Travel \u2013 Iceland June 2025 (Final days to Enroll)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> and visit our tour site <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment deadline is Monday February 24th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEM Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you interested in a STEM trip to London and Paris?\u00a0 The trip will include various science-based tourist locations such as the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, London Science Museum, London Eye, Eiffel Tower, and a day at Disneyland Paris.\u00a0 The trip is scheduled for June 22-July 2 2026.\u00a0 Please contact Mr. Ohl in room 141 with any questions or stop by for an informational flyer about the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Musical<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for EHS’s\u00a0Spring Musical,\u00a0Mamma Mia,<\/em>\u00a0are now available on the EHS website.\u00a0 Tickets are $12 for students and senior citizens, and $14 for adults. The show runs April\u00a02-5 at 7PM and April 5 and 6 at 2PM in the EHS auditorium. Get your tickets before we sell out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LCTI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LCTI applications are now open for next school year.\u00a0 Please see the purple Scheduling folder in your Schoology “Class of” account for more information and the link to the application. If you currently attend LCTI and plan to attend again next year, you do not need to complete a new application for next school year. The deadline for submitting LCTI applications for next year is March 1st.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KU Early College Academy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thinking about becoming a teacher<\/strong>? Want to make an impact in students’ lives? EHS’s Field Study program in partnership with Kutztown University\u00a0is offering a unique opportunity for students\u00a0who plan to major in Education in college to get an early start on their coursework. Through the\u00a0KU Early College Academy<\/strong>\u00a0students can take college level Education courses at the university for college credit and receive EHS Field Study credit at the same time. If you are a current sophomore or junior and would like to learn more about this exciting program, please plan to attend an informational meeting in the\u00a0MMR<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Tuesday February 25th<\/strong>\u00a0during\u00a0Homeroom.<\/strong>\u00a0Kutztown representatives will be on hand to review the program and answer\u00a0questions. You may also contact the Field Study Coordinator, Mrs. Duffy, at\u00a0kduffy@eastpennsd.org<\/a>\u00a0with questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Counseling Resources – Please Take a Look!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EHS School Counseling Office\u2019s YouTube channel has many informational videos on topics such as creating a resume, using Naviance, career and college exploration, the college search and application processes, and requesting transcripts, among many other topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please visit our channel to learn more by clicking this link: Emmaus High School Counseling Office YouTube Channel.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EHS Red Cross Club<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019ll 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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donation Site Sponsored by the EHS Red Cross Club:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> at this location, please schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peer Tutoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in meeting with a tutor, please complete the 2024-25 Student Tutoring Request Form<\/a>.\u00a0 Peer Tutoring will be offered during HHR on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Library.\u00a0 Please visit your \u201cClass of\u201d Schoology Group for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After School Homework Help <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EHS is offering free\u00a0after-school help\u00a0twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 2024).\u00a0Teachers will be available to\u00a0help\u00a0with homework, studying for exams, or improving the\u00a0understanding of course\u00a0material. Taking advantage of this resource can make a significant difference in\u00a0academic performance and overall confidence at school.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0classes for the remainder of the school year.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late\u00a0Bus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sign up online using\u00a0the\u00a0Late\u00a0Bus\u00a0Google Form<\/a> in Schoology under\u00a0the Materials section<\/strong>\u00a0or on the EHS website under Morning Announcements, there is a link under the\u00a0Late\u00a0Bus\u00a0post.\u00a0The\u00a0late\u00a0bus\u00a0will run Tuesdays and Thursdays\u00a0through the end of May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chromebook \/ IT Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IT department will hold Chromebook support for students during Hornet Homeroom (10:18 \u2013 10:55) and from 2 to 2:25 pm outside the library entrance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

** Thursdays only<\/u>, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY AT 2-2:25PM <\/u>**<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n