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

Any 9th or 10th grade student who is interested in learning more about Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) should plan to attend the LCTI Tour on November\u00a05th.\u00a0 Stop by the Counseling Office for more information and to pick up a permission\u00a0slip.\u00a0 Completed permission slips are due back to the Counseling Office no later than\u00a0Friday,\u00a0September\u00a019th. Feel free to contact\u00a0Ms. Day Brinker or\u00a0Mrs. Demchak with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Theater Department will meet this Thursday from 2:30-4:00 in the auditorium.\u00a0 Join us for food and games to kick off the 25-26 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Advisory Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome again to a new school year!   For those students new to EHS, we would like to invite you and everyone else <\/em>to participate in our monthly Principal Advisory Meetings.  All are welcome, and the first 40 students to sign up will receive an email pass to attend.  As we explained in our class meetings, we use these meetings to discuss ideas and suggestions to improve our school for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month’s principal advisory meeting will be held on Friday, 9\/26, from 10:30 am to 11:30 AM in the MMR.  This is an A Day, and you will miss part of block 3 class and homeroom, so please check your schedule and speak with your teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to participate in this meeting, please sign up using the form below. We have lots of important topics to discuss so we hope to have a good group of interested students!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for considering participating and for sharing your ideas and thoughts!   – Mrs. G, Ms. Gamble, Mr. Zimmerman, Ms. Myers, Dr. Luckenbill, Ms. D’Emilio, Ms. Bucari, and Dr. Mihalik<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Advisory Meeting Sign-Up Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) – October 15, 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0October 2025 ASVAB Test Registration<\/a>\u00a0if you are interested in signing up for the ASVAB test.\u00a0 The registration needs to be completed by October 9th. If you have any questions, you can reach out to your Counselor or\u00a0Mrs. Wood.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Honor Society<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Honor Society is the nation\u2019s premier organization established to recognize outstanding junior and senior high school students. NHS recognizes students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher; however, NHS candidates must also exhibit qualities beyond a grade point average. NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Possible NHS candidates will receive an email invitation to apply and have the opportunity to complete the application process.\u00a0 Email\u00a0invites will be sent out on 9\/4\u00a0and the application due date is 9\/19\u00a0at 2:25pm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bloomsburg University Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any 11th and 12th grade student who is interested in visiting Bloomsburg University for a College Tour on October\u00a029 should pick up a permission form in the counseling office.\u00a0 Signed permission forms are due back in the counseling office September 12.\u00a0 First come, first serve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSAT\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PSATs will be offered on October 22, 2025 beginning at 11:30am.\u00a0 This is an early dismissal day, so you would stay after school, eat a quick lunch, and begin the exam by 11:45am. The exam will take approximately 2-\u00bd hours and you will need to\u00a0provide your own transportation home.\u00a0 If you would like to sign up for the PSAT, please complete this\u00a02025-26 PSAT Registration Form<\/a>, which can also be found in your \u201cClass of\u201d Schoology Group, by September 29th; this form must be completed by the student using their EPSD account.\u00a0 The cost of the PSAT is $18.00.\u00a0 Payments in the form of cash or check made payable to EHS, should be dropped off to Mrs. Lucchesi-Wood in Room 272.\u00a0\u00a0The PSAT registration deadline is September 29th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locker Sign-Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in signing up for a locker this school year, please complete the Google form below.  Your Student Service principal’s office will reach out to you via your school email account with your locker information once your submission is received.  Have a great year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locker Sign Up 2025-2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Informational meetings for the trip to Spain & Portugal will be held on September 30 and October 1 in room 016 at 6:30 PM.\u00a0 This meeting is only for students who wish to sign up for the trip.\u00a0 Please use door # 8 by the Auditorium to enter the building.\u00a0 For more information about the trip, go to Explorica.com and enter the tour ID: Montepeque-6693.\u00a0 If you’re not able to attend the meetings, please see Mr. Montepeque in room 016 for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Support for All Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0\u00a0 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up online using the  Late Bus Sign Up<\/a> in Schoology under the Materials section<\/strong> 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<\/strong>.  The form will only accept responses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:23am until the 10:30am deadline**<\/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 2:30 pm outside the library entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

** Mondays only<\/u>, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY AT 2-2:30PM <\/u>**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Football Game Reminder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Re-entry to the stadium is not permitted. Once you leave the stadium you may not return without paying another entry fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

SAT Prep<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 <\/strong>and then register to attend on the schoology group page.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Citizens Club<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please join us for our first Global Citizens Clubmeetings of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet after school in room 13 (by the Hive) with Mrs. Kita on THURSDAY, 9\/11 and TUESDAY, 9\/23.  Bring yourself and your smile and get ready to make a new friend, learn about a new place and culture, and contribute to a more peaceful and connected world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Kita at tkita@eastpennsd.org<\/a> or stop by room 13. Remember to sign up for the late bus as needed on club meeting days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bible Study Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next meeting for the Bible Study Club will be on Wednesday, September 24th from 6:45-7:10am in Room 254. From there, we will be meeting every Wednesday morning. Afternoon meeting date TBD. You can enter through the doors by the counseling doors (Door 3).  We hope to see you there! Schoology Group: 22D5-XNX5-J3Q24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earth Watch Club<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Earth Watch Club meeting will be held after school on Tuesday September 16th in room 138. New members are welcome. The Schoology join code is 9JQ5-XG66-525GS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interact Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Interact Club will continue to collect soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Tabs can be dropped off outside of 216. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chess Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first meeting of the EHS Chess Club is Thursday, September 25 in the MMR at 2:30. All students are welcome, especially new players who want to improve their game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

French Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

French Club meet and greet on Thursday 9\/11 in room #17 from 2:30 to 3:30. No French necessary. Join our schoology group for more information. QG2N-JN2G-56C5P<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat for Humanity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat for Humanity will meet after school at 2:30 in room 229 on September 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat for Humanity will be selling donuts for $2 and Celsius for $3 before school in the HIVE Thursday mornings. Bring cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instant Decision Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year, nine colleges\/universities are going to be hosting Instant Decision Days at Emmaus High School. This opportunity is for Seniors only<\/strong>! Listed down below are the dates that each college will be on campus, please know that you MUST<\/strong> sign up on the Google form linked below AND<\/strong> apply to the specific college. The Google form will be closed one week before the university visits, so please be mindful about signing up before the deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions regarding Instant Decision Days, please feel free to contact your school counselor or look at this cheat sheet<\/a> created for frequently asked questions about IDD\u2019s. Good luck! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

College\/University Visiting<\/strong><\/td>Deadline to Sign Up<\/strong><\/td>Date of Instant Decision Day<\/strong><\/td>Visiting Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Commonwealth University<\/a><\/td> Sep 24, 2025<\/td> Oct 1, 2025<\/td>10:00am-12:00pm<\/td><\/tr>
DeSales University<\/a><\/td> Oct 3, 2025<\/td> Oct 10, 2025<\/td>9:00am-11:00am<\/td><\/tr>
Moravian University<\/a><\/td> Oct 9, 2025<\/td> Oct 16, 2025<\/td>11:30am-2:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Cedar Crest College<\/a><\/td> Oct 20, 2025<\/td> Oct 27, 2025<\/td>9:00am-11:00am<\/td><\/tr>
Millersville University<\/a><\/td> Oct 27, 2025<\/td> Nov 3, 2025<\/td>9:00am-12:00pm<\/td><\/tr>
Kutztown University<\/a><\/td> Oct 29, 2025<\/td> Nov 5, 2025<\/td>9:00am-2:00pm<\/td><\/tr>
East Stroudsburg University<\/a><\/td> Nov 6, 2025<\/td> Nov 13, 2025<\/td>12:00pm-2:00pm<\/td><\/tr>
Lehigh Carbon Community College<\/a><\/td> Nov 7, 2025<\/td> Nov 14, 2025<\/td>9:00am-11:00am<\/td><\/tr>
Ursinus College<\/a><\/td> Nov 14, 2025<\/td> Nov 21, 2025<\/td>12:00pm-2:00pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

College Visits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sign Up for College Visits on Naviance <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you thinking about life after high school? Want to explore your college options and get your questions answered directly by admissions reps? This is your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Attend a College Visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n