REMINDER- tomorrow, we will have an early dismissal at 2:45 PM for ALL students!
Our kindergarteners have been busy celebrating Holidays Around the World! From exploring different cultures and traditions to creating fun crafts for each celebration, our students are learning just how big and beautifully diverse our world is. We love watching their curiosity grow as they discover new customs, stories, and ways people celebrate!
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with reading stations, story-themed activities, cozy read-aloud spots, and plenty of hands-on literacy fun for students and families. Come explore books together and celebrate the joy of reading—see you there!
Our Winter Band Concert is tomorrow night! Join us on Tuesday, December 16th, at 6:30 PM in the EPS Atrium to hear our amazing 4th–8th-grade bands perform. Our student musicians have been working hard—come enjoy a festive, music-filled winter evening!
We’re counting down to winter break with a week full of fun theme days created by our amazing Student Council! We hope all our students join in and show their school spirit as we celebrate the last week before break. Let’s make it a festive and fun-filled week together!
Join us this week to shop the latest books, favorite series, fun reads, and more! Every purchase helps support our school and puts more books into students’ hands. Bring the family, discover new stories, and help us celebrate the love of reading!
Introducing the Community Pantry: This resource features ready-to-eat snacks, quick meals, and essential toiletries. If you need it, please take what you need from the shelf, no questions asked. Our full-service Panther Pantry continues to operate as usual, providing clothing, winter gear, and school supplies ready for both pick-up and delivery.
The newest edition of "The Gazette" is ready to read! Our school newspaper is packed with updates, upcoming events, and stories that showcase the amazing things happening across our school. You can find the publication on our school website!
🎉 Congratulations to all of our talented Panthers! We had such a blast seeing the amazing skills and creativity our students shared. Big thanks to Mr. Olivera, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Lawry for their help bringing the magic to the stage! 👏
Do you want to see our students shine and thrive on stage? Then don't miss the annual EPS Talent Show this Thursday night! Students from nearly every grade will deliver a spectacular one-hour showcase. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The curtain goes up promptly at 6:30 PM. We encourage all members of our community to join us for this special event!
Our Quarter 1 Pep Rally was bursting with fun, excitement, and school spirit! Students brought incredible energy as we celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of our students and staff. The event was filled with games, dancing, cheers, and plenty of laughter and smiles. Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable celebration. Here’s to an amazing start to the next quarter!
One of our PreK favorites is “Crazy Pizza Day!” After reading, we rolled up our sleeves, put on our chef hats, and made our very own pizzas! It’s always a blast bringing stories to life through hands-on fun — and this one was extra delicious!
Join us TODAY from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the East Prairie courtyard for our PTA Fall Fest! It’s back and better than ever, filled with fun activities, tasty treats, and something for everyone in the family. Come out and enjoy a festive morning with your community — you won’t want to miss it!
Huge shoutout to our boys' soccer team for a great season! Your hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship made us proud every step of the way. A special thank you to Coach Thomas for your leadership, dedication, and encouragement on and off the field — and to all our amazing parents for your constant support, cheers, and team spirit. We couldn’t do it without you!
EPS is proud to celebrate our amazing preschool teacher, Ms. Hernandez, who presented at the Sharing A Vision Conference in Peoria, IL! She shared how she builds an inclusive classroom for all EPS children and families. Her passion and dedication continue to inspire early childhood professionals across the state — and all of us here at EPS!
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.
On November 1, 2025, members of the East Prairie School Educational Foundation will be hosting a Welcome Home to the Prairie event at East Prairie School. The program will feature information about our new school and tours of the new building for alumni and community members.
We will also be honoring and remembering Bob Miller, East Prairie's long-time principal, who passed away last year. Refreshments will be served. There's no charge to attend, but there will be raffles and auction items available for attendees to donate to the Foundation's Plotkin Scholarship Fund. Please RSVP here: https://ow.ly/6KsQ50Xa1cN
We will also be honoring and remembering Bob Miller, East Prairie's long-time principal, who passed away last year. Refreshments will be served. There's no charge to attend, but there will be raffles and auction items available for attendees to donate to the Foundation's Plotkin Scholarship Fund. Please RSVP here: https://ow.ly/6KsQ50Xa1cN
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school tomorrow. We hope everyone enjoys the extra time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family. School will resume on Tuesday, 10/14.
Yesterday, some of our first graders brought extra personality to the classroom with a fun Hat Day! From silly and sparkly to cool and creative, each hat was unique and fun. It was a great way to celebrate self-expression and bring a little extra joy to our day.
Just a friendly reminder that students have no school on Thursday, 10/2, and Friday, 10/3, due to a non-attendance day and an institute day.