SAVE THE DATE- The Little Mermaid Jr. on Tuesday, March 24th, in the EPS Auditorium! Featuring an all-student cast and student-designed sets, props, and costumes, this talented group brings the classic story of a young mermaid to life as she discovers the courage to find her voice. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show begins at 6:30 PM. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free, with a suggested $5 donation to help offset the cost of future productions. We hope to see you at the show!
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW- There is no school tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming students back to the building on Monday. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
Pajama Day is TOMORROW! 🐾 Get those comfy clothes ready & let's enjoy a day together in our cozy pajamas!
Shoutout to our amazing staff for taking the time to build each other up! Through a team-building activity, we shared gratitude, recognized one another’s efforts, and celebrated the support that makes our school such a strong community. It’s moments like these that remind us how much we grow when we lift each other up. We are stronger together!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our talented East Prairie artists! Their work has been selected for display at this year’s SOAR (Student Outstanding Artist Recognition) exhibit at Oakton Community College. The exhibit is open through March (Mon–Fri: 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.), so stop by and see the artwork of our amazing and creative students! 💙
Little hands, big creativity! Our PreK students had a blast painting life-size silhouettes of themselves today, exploring colors, shapes, and self-expression. Every masterpiece is as unique as our little artists!
Join us for our 4th Annual Dads with Donuts tomorrow, March 14th, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM! Enjoy donuts, coffee, open gym play, and our legendary (and creatively competitive!) paper airplane contest. Sponsored by the EPS Dads group and open to all — we can’t wait to see you there!
Join us tonight at 7:00 PM for our Board of Education meeting. The meeting will occur in our Plotkin Boardroom; please enter through the circle drive entrance.
Congratulations to two amazing members of our school community! Ms. Newmark (4th Grade) was honored as a Friend of Niles Township District Special Education for creating a classroom where every student feels welcome. Mrs. Butera, our Student Services Coordinator, received the IAASE “Trailblazer” Award for her dedication to building an inclusive school environment. We are so proud of their work and commitment to all students!
A big thank you to our amazing administrators for taking time to read to classrooms during Read Across America Week! 📚 Our students loved having you visit and share stories. Your support helped make this week extra special for our readers!
Good luck to our amazing cheerleaders as they head to their competition today. Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit make us so proud. We’re cheering you on and wishing you the best of luck—go out there and shine! 💙
TOMORROW- Come to enroll your PreK or Kindergarten student at our EPS enrollment event. Families can fill out forms to ensure their child a spot for the 2026-2027 school year. This event will occur on Saturday, March 7th, from 10:00 am -1:00 pm in our school atrium.
Join us tonight at 6:30 pm at EPS as we celebrate our Middle School Band with an extraordinary showcase featuring our Symphonic Band and the Concert Band (students in grades 6-8 only). All are invited to this event! Thank you to Mr Berlinghoff for your incredible leadership!
Our students are having a great time reading and enjoying their favorite books this week! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and excited readers. We are proud of our students for making reading a priority. Keep up the great work!
TONIGHT- Come explore, discover, and create at this year’s Family STEAM Night! Our large gym transforms into a hands-on hub of labs, learning, and FUN from 6:15–7:15 PM. Bring the whole family and get ready to dive into incredible projects — we can’t wait to see what you create!
REMINDER: Foundation Fundraiser this Friday! This enjoyable evening will include five games of bingo, light refreshments, raffles, and a silent auction, all benefiting our school community. Funds raised will directly support classroom resources and enrichment opportunities that allow our teachers and students to accomplish incredible things. https://new.biddingowl.com/EPSFoundation
A huge thank you to Ms. DeCamp, our 8th graders, and the EPS community for sponsoring the Interfaith Action of Evanston lunch program! 💙 By preparing over 35 sack lunches, our students made a meaningful impact in the community while connecting their learning about the Great Depression to real-life service today. We are so proud of their hard work and compassion!
We’re celebrating the joy of reading with "Read Across America" week and fun activities ahead! From themed days to special story times, we can’t wait to share the excitement. Take some time to read, join the fun, and inspire a love of books.
Congratulations to our East Prairie students who performed at the IGSMA Solo Contest last Saturday, February 21st! We are proud to share that every East Prairie student who performed earned a First Division rating — the highest possible rank! Way to represent EPS with talent, dedication, and hard work. We are so proud of you! 💙🎵
A huge thank you to everyone who came out, created, volunteered, and helped make Family Art Night such a success! It was wonderful to see so many families coming together, getting creative, and having fun. A special thank you to our very own Ms. Wade for her creativity, planning, and hard work in making the evening so memorable. We are so grateful for all you did to bring this event to life!
