Good Morning Eyer! It is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. It is Day 5
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Council October Spirit Week – Our first Spirit Week of the 2025–26 school year will take place Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th! You can find more information about the daily Spirit Week themes via the link at the heading.
Student Council Fall Fest – Fall Fest is back! Interested students can join us on Friday, October 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM for an after school social activity sponsored by Student Council. Attendees will experience an afternoon filled with carnival games, athletic challenges, inflatables, a DJ, and plenty of non-digital fun with peers! Tickets will be on sale for $7 during all lunches from October 6–10. Fall Fest is a student favorite, a perfect way to celebrate the season and have fun together as we transition from summer to fall!
Boys Basketball Open Gym – Any 7th or 8th Grade Student Athlete who is interested in trying out for the Eyer Boys’ Basketball Team is invited to attend an open gym on October 9th, October 23rd, and November 6th, from 2:45 PM to 4:30 PM. All student athletes participating in these Open Gym must complete the Intramural Consent Form and bring it with them on the day of the open gym. Students without a completed Intramural Consent Form will not be permitted to participate. The Intramural Consent Form can be picked up in the main office.
📸 School Picture Re-Take Day – Didn’t love your first school picture or missed picture day? No worries! Eyer School Picture Retake Day will be held on Thursday, October 17th.
EPSD Winter Sports Sign Ups – Any 7th or 8th grade student-athlete interested in joining an EPSD Winter Interscholastic Team must complete the 25-26 EPSD Winter Sports Sign Up Google Form by October 17th. Additional details about EPSD Middle Level Winter Athletic Programs can be found on the EPSD Athletics and Activities Website.
Free LVHN PIAA Winter Sports Physicals – The EPSD Athletic Department continues to partner with the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute to offer FREE PIAA sports physicals to all interested EPSD student athletes. PIAA physicals can be scheduled at your convenience at LVHN ExpressCARE locations throughout the region. Please note that scheduling will close on November 21st.
Create Your Own Handmade Book Workshop– Join us on Monday, October 20, 2025 as we learn the pamphlet-stitch binding — the perfect structure for imaginative, sewn books. Use a mix of papers, colorful threads, and fun decorations to design a one-of-a-kind journal, keepsake, or piece of book art. Enjoy a moment of mindful sewing and leave with a book that’s uniquely yours! Visit Mr. Solano in the Library for more information.
STEM in the Library Activity – Join Mr. Solano in the Library for an exciting hands-on science experiment with local scientist Brooke Coonrod on October 10th during 9th Period! 🔬 Students will discover how everyday items, like a potato, can create electricity to power a light bulb or even a small propeller. This fun, interactive activity is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about chemical reactions. Space is limited, students who would like to participate should sign up in the Library.
Eyer Band & Orchestra Sal’s Pizza Dine-to-Donate (10/14) – The Eyer Band and Orchestra Programs will host a Dine-to-Donate at Sal’s Pizza in Macungie on October 14th from 3 PM to 7 PM. Additional information can be found via the following link.
Seeking Chili Cook Off Competitors – Think your chili has what it takes? We’re looking for additional competitors to participate in Eyer’s Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 15th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Share your best family recipe, compete for bragging rights, and let the crowd decide the winner. Sign up using the Chili Cook-Off Sign Up to join the fun!
Seeking Craft Fair Vendors – Calling all crafters, vendors, and artisans! Eyer’s Annual Chili Cook-Off & Craft Fair is happening Saturday, November 15th, from 11 AM to 2 PM. We’re looking for vendors to showcase and sell their creations during this fun community event. Reserve your booth today using the Craft Fair Vendor Sign Up link! If you have any questions about the craft fair, please contact Lynn Dreisbach at ldreisbach@eastpennsd.org.
Unity Day Spirit Day – SAVE THE DATE! World Unity Day will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd. Let’s stand together and send a powerful message of building a strong school community through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying by wearing orange. We encourage all students and staff to join us in wearing orange and helping to spread the message that we are united!
Eyer Night at the Phantoms – Join us for Eyer Night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday, November 29th! The evening will begin with a special performance by the Eyer Choir Ensemble singing the National Anthem before the game. Families and students are encouraged to coordinate ticket purchases to sit together, and for every ticket sold, Eyer will receive $5 back. Proceeds directly support the Eyer PTO. Plus it’s Gritty Night at the Phantoms, so fans will also get to enjoy a visit from the Flyers’ beloved mascot, Gritty!
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
6th Grade Drama Club – Want to boost your confidence, learn acting skills, and have a blast? Join the 6th Grade Drama Club! No experience is required, just bring your energy and excitement. You’ll make friends, discover your inner star, and get ready for future theatre opportunities. Drama Club meets in room 503 on Thursdays. Drama Club: Where 6th graders become STARS!
Chess Club – Join us if you love chess and want to play or learn how to. All levels welcome! We will meet on Thursdays after school. Space is limited, so if you are interested or have any questions, see Mrs. Mendez in room 650 and sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Crochet Club – Students interested in learning the art of crochet in a fun, welcoming space can do so after school on Tuesdays in room 610. Whether you’re a beginner or already know a few stitches, you’ll create projects you can be proud of. To join, pick up a permission slip in the Guidance Office. We are always accepting fiber donations if any family has yarn to spare. Donations could be brought to the Main Office.
Four Square Club – The Eyer Four Square Club will begin meeting after school on Thursdays, (weather permitting). 🌟 Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up with Mrs. Gaines in the Main Office.
Mathcounts Club – Mathcounts is a national middle school program that makes math engaging and fun through enrichment, coaching, and competitions. Students interested in participating should stop by Mrs. Hummell’s Room 507 for meeting dates and more details. If you enjoy solving math problems and puzzles, working on a team, and competing while building new skills, this is the club for you!
Multicultural Club – Celebrate diversity by learning about and sharing traditions, cultures, and perspectives from around the world on Thursdays in room 111
Reading Olympics Team – Love to read? Want to discuss books and play some fun trivia games? Then you should join the Reading Olympics Club! We meet two or three times a month and will be preparing for a regional competition at the end of the school year. You can read as much or as little as you like, so come on and get in on the fun! Ready to join? Sign up outside Room 636.
Walking Club – 🚶♀️🚶 Stop by the Main Office to sign up and pick up a permission slip to walk off campus. The club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Writer’s Club – We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 635.
RECURRING
Chromebooks
Students should develop a consistent routine to charge their Chromebooks every night to ensure they’re prepared for class each day. Creating a plan, such as designating a specific charging spot and setting a reminder before bedtime, can help make this habit stick.
Late Bus
The after school late bus is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays only and you must sign up by 10:00 AM of the day you need to take it. The sign-up form is accessed via Clever on your Chromebook.
Lost & Found
There are two places to look for lost and found items. The table in the commons is often where clothing, water bottles, and lunch boxes are placed. If there is something more valuable like eye glasses, jewelry, retainers, or earbuds, please check at the front desk in the Main Office.
Stay Connected – The Eyer Middle School Administration strives to keep the entire school community informed through various resources, including the Eyer Website, Facebook, X, Instagram, and the Weekly Update.
Weis4School Rewards Program
The Weis4School Rewards Program allows schools to earn funds to support their programs when families shop at Weis. Eyer families can register their existing Weis Rewards Card to benefit our school by following the link below. Please consider taking these simple steps to help support programming for our students!