The Bear Bulletin
ELIZABETHTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
The Bear Bulletin
Elizabethtown Area High School
Week of October 7, 2024
Every student graduates ready to live, learn, and thrive in a global community
Our students continue to impress everyone this year. Students are staying engaged during classes, using FLEX time wisely, participating in a variety of clubs, and meeting our expectations on many levels. Thank you Etown families for all you do in supporting our school and preparing your children to meet each day in a positive way!
This week is our MiniTHON kickoff. Elizabethtown Area High School Mini-THON 2025 are joining students across the country to help conquer childhood cancer. Four Diamonds Mini-THON is a K-12 opportunity for students to be empowered as leaders in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. Look for continuous updates on this year-long fundraising effort.
Jason D’Amico
Principal
GO BEARS!
Highlights from last week
CTC presentations were held on Wednesday - the event was well attended. Please contact your counselor for more information and a timeline for applying to CTC for the 2025-26 school year.
We had another successful Instant Decision Week - look for details on our district website soon!
Our Student Lighthouse Team held their inaugural First Friday event. Looking forward to this new initiative from SLHT!
Looking ahead to this week
Monday - Day B - 4
Tuesday - Day A - 5
State Mandated Hearing Screening
Wednesday - Day B - 6
Thursday - Day A - 1
PSAT Pre-Administration during FLEX - HS AUDITORIUM
Freshman Class Meeting/Mini-THON Why Assembly during FLEX - MS AUDITORIUM
Friday - Day B - 2
Saturday - Online conference scheduler window opens for parents
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 all their resources in one place
Welcome to the High School Class of 2025 Information Page
Athletic Announcements
Athletic Announcements & Twitter
- GIRLS LACROSSE-There will be an informational meeting on 10/10/24 at 2:45pm in the HS LGI for any girls that are interested in trying out for the Girls Lacrosse program. Expect to hear off season work out plans along with expectations moving into the Spring season.
- Athletes - AD office checks athletic eligibility each week. Don't forget to make sure your grades are accurate.
MiniTHON update
This week is our first Mini-THON spirit week of the year to celebrate revealing our theme to students, presenting a "Why we Mini-THON Assembly" to our 9th grade students, and ending with our gold out football game on Friday!
We are also opening a Mini-THON merch store that includes sweatshirts, sweatpants, tshirts, a water bottle etc! A portion of the proceeds from each item will go to our Mini-THON. Use the link below to order! The store will be open until Tuesday October 22.
Finally, please encourage students to participate in our spirit week!
- Monday: Go Wild For the Life of a Child- Wear Animal Print or Camo
- Tuesday: Be The Color in a Child’s Life- Wear Tie-Dye or as many colors as possible
- Wednesday: Four Diamonds Day- Wear Blue
- Thursday: Skittles Rainbow Day- Freshmen- wear yellow, Sophomore- wear orange, Juniors- wear green, seniors- wear red
- Friday: Gold Out
Parent Conferences - October 24 & 25
We are pleased to announce Elizabethtown Area High School will be offering families the opportunity to conference with teachers.
Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 24 from 12:15 - 7:15 PM and Friday, October 25 from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
If you are interested in meeting with your child’s teacher face to face or via Zoom, we invite you to use our Parent-Teacher Conference ONLINE SCHEDULER. Conferences can be scheduled in 30 minute increments.
Please see the parent conference letter in the Forms and Links portion of the bulletin
AP Exams Payments
Payment for AP Exams through Schoolpay is due November 1. The cost per exam is $103. Any AP Exam requested after this time will be charged a $40 late registration fee. Please see Mr. Gibbs if there is financial need. (Note: AP Physics 2 payment will be due Feb 28 since it is a semester 2 course)
Class of 2027 Fundraiser
Attention 10th grade families:
If you purchased subs from the 10th grade Sunset Outlet Sub sale, they will be in this week.
Please plan to pick up subs at the High School bus lobby anytime between 2:45-5:30 PM on Tuesday October 8. If you have any questions please email christa_raudenbush@etownschools.org
Class of 2028 Fundraiser
For those who bought eggrolls, pick up is October 23. If you have any questions please email Lacie Meyer at lacie_meyer@etownschools.org.
Upcoming Events
October 14 - NO SCHOOL
October 15-17 - CTC Tours
October 17 - PSAT Testing
October 22 - Picture Retakes
October 24 - Early Dismissal - Parent Conferences
October 25 - NO SCHOOL - Parent Conferences
October 31 - End of 1st MP