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!
Reminder: No School tomorrow, February 27, 2026! There will be no school for students due to Teacher Institute Day. Please mark your calendars—this is a non-attendance day for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!
TOMORROW- Come and 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 tomorrow from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm in our school community room.
Come explore, discover, and create at this year’s Family STEAM Night! On Thursday, March 3rd, 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 TONIGHT- 6:30-8:00 PM - Please join us for a special evening as we come together to paint a community mural—an art installation that will be part of our school’s story for decades to come. Families can also create and take home a butterfly suncatcher!
Last week, our teachers stepped into the role of learners during a collaborative team-building activity. The skills they strengthened — communication, cooperation, and teamwork — come right back into the classroom, where they model the importance of working together and lifting one another up for success.
Congratulations to our Mathletes on an outstanding job competing in the MathCounts Chapter Competition at Oakton Community College! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Thank you for always “adding” to our East Prairie community — you truly make us count!
Our middle school students brought history and literature to life this week! Dressed as Mark Twain, students performed a lively read-aloud of scenes from "The Cub Pilot on the Mississippi", captivating their audience with expressive storytelling and a touch of Twain’s classic humor. It was a wonderful way to connect learning with creativity — building confidence, fluency, and a deeper appreciation for literature.
In a world full of screens, it’s more important than ever to unplug and connect 💛 Tonight’s event is all about bringing families together through Social Emotional Learning (SEL)—helping kids understand their emotions, show empathy, and build strong, healthy relationships. By joining us, you’re helping your child grow the human skills they need to thrive in school and in life.
