Eagle Point School District 9

School begins on Tuesday, September 3rd for grades 6th - 12th, for grades K - 5, September 3rd will be an Orientation Day. This is a NEW EVENT for all EPSD9 elementary schools for the 2024- 2025 School Year. We hope you can join us for this welcoming event. Please visit your school's website or contact the front office for more information.

Got a Student Spotlight? Tell us about it and help celebrate students by sharing their successes!

Send your student photo and your student story to epsdcommunications@eaglepnt.k12.or.us. Stories will be posted throughout the year on our social media platforms.

Thanks for participating in the positivity!

Greetings EPSD9 Bus Riders,

We have been working on upgrading to the latest version of our Traversa Student Transportation software since the last school year. The enhanced Traversa system includes many exciting new features. This includes better parent communications about bus routes, bus stops, and real-time access to the location of each bus and rider at all times.

So far, we have achieved the following milestones:

1. Installed tablets on all buses, providing bus routing information, bus stops, and monitoring of

student entry and exit.

2. Reached the final stages of integrating Traversa with Synergy, our student records management

system, allowing staff and parents to access students' bus route information through ParentVUE.

3. Reviewed and updated student demographic data in the Traversa system for more accurate

operation.

4. Used the Traversa bus routing software to improve the organization of White City routes and bus

stops.

5. Piloted the use of Traversa’s student Transportation Cards with select groups of students in the

spring.

6. Revised walking boundary maps based on state-mandated “walking boundaries” for each school and

communicated these changes to affected families.

7. Fully implemented the Fields Trips module within the Traversa system for managing all field trips and

athletics trips.

The final step involves issuing Traversa Transportation Cards to all students to better manage bus ridership and provide real-time access to the location of every school bus and rider. We plan to issue the new transportation cards to riders around October 1st and implement a companion software called “My Ride K-12” at the same time. This companion software will allow parents to access additional transportation data, including bus route information and the real-time location of every student on the bus. More information on the Transportation Cards and “My Ride K-12” will be sent out in the next few weeks.

Thank you for your cooperation with this transition.

~ EPSD9 Communications

Students and staff in Eagle Point School District 9 deserve a safe and secure learning environment. EPSD9 is committed to maintaining the environment, in partnership with other district departments, as well as local law enforcement, and regional emergency responders.

Do you have a safety concern? Use this form to anonymously report an incident you witnessed.

Eagle Point School District 9 strives to provide clear and accurate communication to our community, especially when it comes to the safety of our students. For more information about EPSD9 Safety, please use the link below to visit our School Safety page or visit www.eaglepnt.k12.or.us

I am honored to be the new director of athletics and activities at the high school and look forward to engaging all of the communities our district serves. We want to provide ongoing opportunities for kids in the Eagle Point School District to be active while partnering with their families throughout the process.

The district has created a strategic plan for athletics and activities with a clear mission and vision. As a district we will work diligently to improve and maintain student participation, communication about district programs and community involvement while building the leaders of today and tomorrow. As families of our kids, you will hear from us often about ways your student can be involved in athletics and activities as we all work to fly together in the district.

Our high school programs and coaches/advisors will be leaders in this effort as opportunities will be offered to Future Eagles in all that we do. Current EPHS students will assist in coaching our Flight Club Camps, working closely with the younger kids who will one day participate at the high school level.

We'll also celebrate the work of our programs at the high school. Throughout the year we will host events on a regular basis and always invite the communities to be part of the fun. Youth programs will regularly be recognized at EPHS events and we celebrate past, present and future Eagles. We'll also take our celebrations to the community, including the first-ever Hall of Fame Fun Run and Walk. This event will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the high school and will serve as a fundraiser for our high school cross country and track and field programs. It will also help us recognize the three individuals and one team that will be enshrined in our EPHS Athletic Hall of Fame on October 18.

We'll celebrate with the communities, including our annual homecoming parade and game (Nov. 1) as well as special nights at games during the year (First Responder Night at a game this fall and Military Appreciation Night during the winter sports season).

Social media (@WeREPeagles on Instagram, Facebook and X) and our website at eaglepointeagles.com will be used to keep you updated.

I look forward to seeing you at our athletic and activity event as we band together to Take Flight in the Eagle Point School District. You can always reach me by email at ehrhardtd@eaglepnt.k12.or.us or by phone at 541-830-1300, extension 6609.

The events below are family inclusive and offered by organizations in our community, these events are NOT hosted or managed by Eagle Point School District 9.

The D-9 Foundation was formed as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 1994.

Our mission is to establish a continuing foundation for School District 9 with a two-fold purpose:

Every graduating senior or GED recipient who desires to continue their education, may receive scholarship support upon approved application.

The D9 Foundation strives to ensure that "Every graduating senior or GED recipient who desires to continue their education may receive scholarship support upon approved application."

The Foundation hosts various yearly events to raise money to fund scholarships. In addition, thanks to local individuals and businesses, over $60,000 has been awarded in scholarships to District Nine seniors every year.

Scholarship funds are invested in the Oregon Community Foundation in order to ensure continuity and fiscal responsibility.

Eagle Point YMCA Fitness Center

The Eagle Point School District and the Rogue Valley Family YMCA have been partnering together on a variety of projects and recently we created a fitness program for the Eagle Point Community. The District had space and the YMCA had equipment so together we are investing in our community’s health. The former cafeteria of the Little Butte School has been renovated by the District and the YMCA into a new card access adult fitness facility with both cardio and weight equipment. This is currently an adult only fitness center as it is unstaffed at this time. The fitness center is open 6:00 am to 11:00 pm

YMCA Memberships are good at all locations

YMCA members are welcome at all YMCA’s, making your membership worth more than ever before.

Adult Membership: $42/month

2 Adult Household membership: $75/month

Senior Membership: $36/month

Senior Couple (2 Adults) Membership: $66/month

Once registered you will need to submit the following to businessoffice@rvymca.org,

once received and processed you will receive an email letting you know that your access

to the facility has been turned on.

• Copy of Government ID for each adult on the membership

Showa, Japan, is Eagle Point's Sister City. Our enduring relationship traces back over 30 years to when Showa representatives recognized the striking resemblances between our two cities and were deeply moved by the camaraderie and spirit of our community.

The 2024 trip to Showa, Japan, proved to be a monumental success, as 12 students from Eagle Point embarked on an unforgettable journey.

Who is eligible to participate in the Showa Sister City visit?

We are seeking 9th-grade students who are enthusiastic about exploring Showa. Applicants should either be residents of Eagle Point or exhibit a significant affiliation with the city or its schools.

How can students apply, and what is the anticipated cost?

We will handpick 12 students based on their applications, which must include teacher recommendations. The application deadline is November 1st, 2024. Airfare is estimated to cost around $2000. The selected students will participate in a verity of fundraising activities to pay for their flights.

With a combination of fundraising and donations, The Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Community Foundation and the Eagle Point/Showa Home Stay Committee plan to secure at least half of the expenses.

Where will the students be accommodated?

This program includes a "Home Stay" arrangement. Students will be placed in pairs with host families, each with a student of similar age. They will stay with the host families in the evenings and during the day, they will rejoin the main group.

What activities will the students engage in during their time in Japan?

Students will have the opportunity to attend classes as guests at the local high school. Additionally, there will be sightseeing excursions and pre-planned activities. Note: The travel group will be accompanied by adult chaperones and interpreters.

For an application and further inquiries, please send an email to mikestanek@yahoo.com.

Stay updated with the latest news and announcements by visiting our Facebook page. Simply search for "Eagle Point, Oregon," and "Showa, Japan" on Facebook.

*This event is hosted independently through the EP community and not part of the Eagle Point High School. Please contact mikestanek@yahoo.com for questions or applications.

Please join us on Saturday, September 7th, 3pm-6pm at Aunt Caroline’s Park for some good ole’ fashioned birthday party fun. DJ Jeremy Brewer will keep it lively with fun, family favorites plus some “freeze dancing”. Also planned are sack races, chalk art, a host of family friendly party games and of course, some yummy snacks: cotton candy, snow cones AND Birthday Cupcakes. Everyone is welcome; It’s Free . . . So come have FUN with us!