{"id":19619,"date":"2025-09-30T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/?p=19619"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:00:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:00:50","slug":"student-announcements-wednesday-october-1-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/article\/student-announcements-wednesday-october-1-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Announcements-Wednesday, October 1, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Employee of the Year Voting & Teacher Tailgate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Voting for the 3rd Annual EPSD Employee of the Year <\/strong>is now open! This award winner will receive a $1,000 check from the East Penn School District Education Foundation to spend any way they wish! Help us honor those that have given so much to our students and community! Voting ends October 1st @ 4:00 PM! <\/strong>(One vote per faculty member, more details below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top 5 faculty and staff nominees from this vote will be sent through to Round 2 of the East Penn School District Employee of the Year process. These top 5 employee names will then be submitted to an East Penn School District Employee of the Year committee for a final vote. This committee will be composed of faculty, staff, students, parents, administrators, school board directors, and Foundation members. The winner will be announced after the EPSD Tailgate at the Emmaus vs. Allen football game on October 17th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vote Now:\u00a0<\/strong>Click Here to Vote for the 2025 EPSD Employee of the Year<\/a>\u00a0[Google Form]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I have you, we’d also love to see you at our tailgate on October 17th! You can RSVP for that now here:\u00a0Register for the Tailgate [Google Form]<\/a>\u00a0The first 100 EPSD Employees to sign up get a free T-Shirt!\u00a0<\/strong>(See Graphic Below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shave for the Brave<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Be a hero for kids with cancer! Celebrate life at the 9th<\/sup> biennial St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event at Emmaus High School! The Emmaus Shave for the Brave will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 in the EHS Gym at 5PM. The concept is simple; people donate money to \u201cshavees\u201d willing to shave their heads in solidarity with kids fighting cancer. Sign up today at www.StBaldricks.org\/events\/Emmaus9<\/a> to shave or raise money while keeping your hair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling all students interested in joining the 2026 Emmaus Shave for the Brave planning committee! Sign up by Mon. Oct. 6 via the Google form https:\/\/forms.gle\/1E1fjNVt2CWbRZQZ7<\/a> to attend the first meeting in MMR-B on Tues. Oct. 7 during Hornet Homeroom! (Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Petrunak in 307 or at spetrunak@eastpennsd.org<\/a> with any questions.)   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need club advisors!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are seeking advisors for the clubs listed below. Please email Carrie Okken if you are interested. A HUGE THANK YOU to those staff who have volunteered to lead clubs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economics and Investment Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor Adventure Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Student Union – Co-Advisor<\/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\u00a0<\/a>2025-26 Student Tutoring Request Form<\/a>.\u00a0 Peer Tutoring will be offered during HHR on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Library.\u00a0 Please visit your \u201cClass of\u201d Schoology Group for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homecoming Week 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Homecoming week will kick off on October 6th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note, this year is extra confusing since Christina Simpkins and I advise both SGA and the Class of 2026.  The Class of 2026 will be holding the Senior breakfast during homecoming week.  So, for your planning purposes, on Friday, October 10th- Senior Breakfast will be held during block 2 and the pep rally will be held during block 4.<\/u><\/strong> If you teach seniors block 2, know that many, but not all will attend the breakfast. Only those who purchase a ticket can attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, Oct 6- Anything but a backpack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday,Oct 7- Teacher Twin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Oct 8-PJ Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Oct 9-Dress your age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        9th<\/sup>-Babies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        10th<\/sup>-Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        11th<\/sup>-Adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        12th<\/sup>-Seniors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Faculty & Staff-Teens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, Oct 10-Green & Gold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powderpuff-Wednesday, Oct 8th<\/sup>, 6 p.m. EPSD Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pep-Rally-Friday, Oct 10th<\/sup>, Block 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tailgate-Friday, Oct 10th<\/sup> 2:30-4:30 Outdoor basketball courts. Free food, games and club fair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dance-Saturday, October 11th<\/sup> 6-9 p.m. Tickets will be sold during lunches starting on Monday, September 29. Cash only please. *Students who are not in the building for lunch may purchase tickets in the main office during regular school hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for your patience as we roll out all of the information to the students. Everything they will need will be posted on their “Class of” pages, so send them there first when they have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The link to ticket sales is:  https:\/\/www.locallevelevents.com\/events\/details\/40572<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for EHS’s fall play, The Diary of Anne Frank, are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased on the EHS website. Prices are $12 for students and senior citizens and $14 for adults. The show will run November 6,7, & 8 at 7PM in the EHS auditorium. Come out to support our cast and crew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

EHS is offering free\u00a0after-school help\u00a0twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teachers and some students are\u00a0available to\u00a0help\u00a0with homework, studying for exams, or improving the\u00a0understanding of course\u00a0material. Teachers will be available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 -3:30 in the EHS library.\u00a0Students 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\u00a0If needed, there is a late bus on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:15. If students\u00a0need to utilize the late bus, they must sign up on this form\u00a0LATE BUS SIGN UPS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0before 10 am on the day they need to take the bus.\u00a0We hope our students take advantage of this great opportunity to help them succeed academically at EHS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Lab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The LLAB is a full-time academic support room that provides students with a dedicated space for special accommodation testing, make-up exams, SCL retests and\/or academic assistance.  Keri Crawford, Alicia Longenbach and Karen Sechler coordinate with faculty, staff members and students to schedule time in the LLAB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a student who needs to access the LLAB for testing or academic assistance, please complete the LLAB Test Form<\/a>, attach the test and place them in the Learning Lab mailbox in the main office.  Copies of the test form can be found in the LLAB, the main office and on Schoology.  You can also email the completed form and test to Keri. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Once the form and test are received, the LLAB staff will contact the student, and an email will be sent to both the teacher and student confirming the date and time the test is scheduled.  Please remind the student to check their school email.<\/strong> <\/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

SAT Prep<\/strong><\/h2>\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.\u00a0 SAT Prep will be offered every Friday during homeroom in the MMR.\u00a0 If interested, please join the Schoology group\u00a0QPVB-R6P5-VTM9B\u00a0<\/strong>and then register to attend on the schoology group page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional Support Safe Room Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just wanted to reach out and let everyone know there has been a change of location for the ES Safe Room. Instead of Room 239 (Mrs. Myers’ old room), the new location is Room 222. If an emotional support student requests to go to the room for de-escalation, a quiet environment, or any other reason, please call 21222 before issuing them a pass.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Place for Hate Casual Day dates:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10\/6, 11\/3, 12\/8, 1\/5, 2\/2, 3\/2, 4\/13, 5\/4, 6\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat for Humanity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Habitat for Humanity will be selling donuts for $2 and Celsius for $3 before\u00a0school in the HIVE Thursday mornings. Bring cash.\u00a0<\/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

Upcoming Dates:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No School-10\/2\/2025-District Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PowderPuff Game-10\/8\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homecoming Football Game-10\/10\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homecoming Dance-10\/11\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No School Students-10\/13\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASVAB Testing-10\/15\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Dismissal-10\/22\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSAT\/NMSQT-10\/22\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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