The Bear Bulletin
ELIZABETHTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
The Bear Bulletin
Elizabethtown Area High School
Week of November 18, 2024
Every student graduates ready to live, learn, and thrive in a global community
The Elizabethtown Area School District is excited to present its annual holiday concert series, a showcase of student musical talent and holiday cheer. Throughout December, students will take the stage to deliver festive performances that highlight their hard work and dedication to the arts. The concert series kicks off on December 5. Make your plans now to see these talented musicians in action!
Elizabethtown Area High School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert
- December 9 at 7 PM
- EAHS Auditorium
This is the final week of classes before break. On behalf of the entire high school staff, we would like to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy the time with family and friends this week. We are thankful for supportive families and the opportunity to teach your children every day!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Jason D’Amico
Principal
GO BEARS!
Highlights from last week
- On Monday, the district hosted its annual Veterans Day program- Thank you to all the classes that participated, NNDCC program, and band. To our Etown veterans - thank you for your service!
Kudos to our high school orchestra for their awesome pops concert Thursday evening!
Our World Language teachers hosted an International Culture Feast. This event created authentic and fun experience for students and staff!
Looking ahead to this week
Monday - Day A-1
Tuesday - Day B - 2
Wednesday - Day A - 3
Thursday - Day B - 4
Friday - Day A - 5
- EARLY DISMISSAL
General Announcements
- Check out our district website and Twitter feed to obtain updates on our school district and upcoming events.
Our Counseling Department page has all their resources in one place
Welcome to the High School Class of 2025 Information Page
Athletic Announcements
Athletic Announcements & Twitter
- Attention fall athletes. Please use the link to complete an end of season survey - 2024 Fall Student Athlete Survey
- For all wrestlers, junior high and high school, boys and girls, wrestling weight certs will be after school on Tuesday and Thursdays with the following dates: Nov. 12, and Nov. 14. Meet at the athletic trainer's office in the high school for the weight certsWinter
- Athletes - AD office checks athletic eligibility each week. Don't forget to make sure your grades are accurate.
Coffee Shop Opening Monday
Starting Monday, 11/18, our new coffee shop in the Bus Lobby will be open to students from 7:25-8:00 AM. Students may purchase coffee, latte, tea and hot chocolate. Menu and prices are posted on the coffee shop windows. Students can pay using their lunch account or cash.
STUCO Food Drive EXTENDED
There is still time to donate to Student Council's annual Thanksgiving food drive. Please bring non perishable foods into homerooms by Wednesday
ASVAB testing
For all 11th and 12th grade students interested in taking the ASVAB for either entry into a military service, click on the following link: ASVAB Interest Form The ASVAB will be administered on December 18 at 8 AM here at the school.
Keystone Exam Snacks
We are asking for donations of snacks for our students who are taking the Keystone Exams in January. Snacks are provided each day of testing. They need to be individually wrapped and nut/peanut free. (Some examples are fish crackers, pretzels, or fruit snacks.) All donations should be dropped off in the high school main office no later than Friday, November 22.
Class of 2025 post gradation plans
Class of 2025!! We want to celebrate YOU and your plans for after high school!!
- Please share with us what your FINAL plans are for after high school! Whether it be the military, trade school, missions trip, college, CTC, workforce, travel, we want to know!
- Please complete this Google form where you can tell us where your final plans are taking you. We would love to post your picture on the school TVs celebrating your future plans.
CTC Applications are now OPEN
CTC Applications are open (as of Nov 1st) and counselors are ready to help you apply!
Feel free to sign up for a Help Session to complete your CTC application. Please be sure to come prepared with your charged Chromebook! Please use THIS LINK to sign up for one of the help sessions.
CTC Open House
CTC Open House - PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
https://lancasterctc.edu/admissions/higher-education-admissions/open-house-events/
- Brownstown – November 19
- Mount Joy – November 20
- Willow Street – November 21
Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Robinson
Upcoming Events
November 25 - December 2 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
December 4 & 11 - English classes - Gamut field trip
December 12 - Freshmen career lesson during FLEX
December 19 - Winter Pep Rally
December 20 - Holiday Concert for students and staff- EARLY DISMISSAL
December 23 - January 1 - Winter Break
January 7-10 - Keystone Exams
January 17 - EARLY DISMISSAL - Mini-THON Kick Off