The 7th grade students at EPAMS participated in the first annual Middle School Science Fair on May 6th. Starting in October the students worked diligently during "Science Fair Fridays" to learn the scientific method, develop their experiments and prepare presentations on a wide variety of scientific topics. During the day on Tuesday, they finally had the opportunity to present their findings to a variety of staff judges in a traditional science fair format. Students were then invited back with their families in the evening to celebrate the results of their hard work by conducting a gallery walk of all the projects. Please congratulate the award winners and all the 7th graders for their dedication and perseverance! Thank you to Aimee Downing and Dani Maxwell at the Middle School for all of their hard work to create this opportunity for our students!

1st place: Madyson Rosendahl

2nd place: Mariia Mubinova

3rd place: Calista Burchard

Honorable Mentions:

Adyson Wertz, Nevin Cramer, Lauren Bryson, Katheryn Gaston, Wendlassida Pikbougoum

On Wednesday, a group of students from the high school who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field had the extraordinary opportunity to experience Surgery Live. Cardiology Expert Physicians from UPMC performed a procedure known as a Watchman or left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). The surgery was performed at UPMC Harrisburg, and students were able to watch it live at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Imax theatre. Doctors were able to audibly interact with students during the procedure and answer any questions they had. In addition to seeing the Watchman procedure live, students were given a bonus by also being able experience a previously recorded hysterectomy surgery.

Thank you to Mr. Barlup for arranging this exciting opportunity for our students!

Our team of 5 students from West Creek Hills and East Pennsboro Elementary competed in the CAIU 24 competition this week! 88 students from across the intermediate unit participated in 4 fast-moving rounds. We are proud to say most of our team placed in the top 40!

All students demonstrated our Core Values as they persevered in a tough competition. Congratulations to Adam Chabab, Joziyah Lingenfelter, Evan Hacker, Avery Stevens, and Aria Light for representing East Pennsboro! Thank you to teachers Melissa Jones and Barb Foltz for guiding our students! We are Panther Proud!

On Wednesday, May 7th, our high school presented their Spring Concert and Art Gala, and on Thursday, May 8th, our middle school presented their Spring Concert and Art Exhibition. Our secondary students and staff presented two fantastic evenings of music and the arts and we are so Panther Proud of all of their incredible work! Our students in the high school and middle school bands, choirs, and ensembles shined on stage, and our visual arts students showcased their masterpieces. Thank you to all of our wonderful teachers for guiding and supporting our students, especially Mr. Mansilla, Mr. Lidle, Ms. Schaffer, Ms. Albright, Mr. Forshey, and Ms. Gomboc-Hellam. Congratulations to all of our students!

Are you looking for an adventure? Come join the Spanish & Environment Clubs to travel to the Galapagos Islands June 10-20, 2026. The trip is open to all EPHS students & EP staff. June 10/11 will be exploring Quito. June 12, we take an excursion to Tijeretas Bay to see wildlife at the shore. June 13 will be spent snorkeling at La Loberia beach. June 14/15 we will visit a ranch & have a guided hike on Sierra Negra Volcano. June 16/17 we will visit wetlands, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center & Darwin Research Station. June 18 will be spent exploring Baltra Island via Itabaca Canal to see the Twin Craters. We will end the trip June 19/20 back in Quito to La Mariscal artisan markets.

This is a great way to explore other countries to practice your Spanish & learn about protecting our world’s most unique wildlife!

Please reach out to Señor Rice via email at mrice@epasd.org for more information & pricing today!

District

• 5/15: School Board Voting Meeting, 6pm
• 5/20: Act 80 Day, No School for EPE and WCH
• 5/26: Memorial Day, All Schools & Offices Closed
• 6/5: Graduation
• 6/5: Last Student Day

• 5/26: Memorial Day, All Schools & Offices Closed
• 5/28: Senior Awards Night, 6pm

• 6/5: Graduation
• 6/5: Last Student Day

Middle School

• 5/26: Memorial Day, All Schools & Offices Closed
• 5/29: 8th Grade Recognition Night, 7pm
• 5/30: 8th grade Farewell Dance, 6:30pm - 9pm

• 6/5: Last Student Day

EPE

• 5/13: PTO @ WCH, 6:30pm
• 5/14: Instrument Rental Night, 6-8pm
• 5/16: Field Day
• 5/20: Act 80 Day, No School for EPE and WCH
• 5/23: Field Day Rain Date

• 5/26: Memorial Day, All Schools & Offices Closed

• 6/5: Last Student Day

WCH

• 5/13: PTO @ WCH, 6:30pm
• 5/14: Instrument Rental Night, 6-8pm

• 5/20: Act 80 Day, No School for EPE and WCH
• 5/23: Field Day

• 5/26: Memorial Day, All Schools & Offices Closed
• 5/29: Field Day Rain Date

• 6/5: Last Student Day

Smiles PA, a mobile dentist, is coming to the Middle School and both Elementary schools in May. Please follow the link below if you are interested in registering and determining qualification for your child to receive an exam and treatment.

Website: epasd.org
Location: 890 Panther Parkway, Enola, PA, USA
Phone: 717.732.3601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastPennsboroASD/
Twitter: @epasd