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.
As the new year begins, middle school students are focusing on showing up and staying engaged in their classes. This is a crucial time for building habits that support learning, participation, and confidence in the classroom
MAP testing begins tomorrow and continues through the week for all our students in K-8. Please help your child by ensuring they get plenty of rest the night before, have a healthy breakfast, and come to school on time. We look forward to a successful week of testing.
BEAR DOWN! The Chicago Bears pulled off a big WIN! To celebrate, tomorrow is Bears Spirit Day at school! Wear blue, orange, or your favorite Bears swag and show that Chicago pride!
New year, new tunes! Our middle school musicians are already bringing the energy and starting the year off rockin’ in music class 🎸 The sound of a great year ahead.
We are incredibly grateful to the EPS Foundation for their generous support! 💙 Thanks to their funding, we were able to purchase Sphero, giving our students hands-on opportunities to learn coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. We’re excited to see our students learn, create, and innovate!
Welcome back to a joyful January! Our primary students are reviewing key skills and strategies while reinforcing our school-wide expectations. We’re excited to continue building on our learning and preparing for MAP testing next week.
School is officially closed until Monday, January 5th. We wish all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful, restful, and peaceful break. Enjoy the time with loved ones, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back in the new year!
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!