The Bear Bulletin

Cannot believe we are about to leave September behind - but we are kicking off October in a BIG way with two events!

1. Instant Decision Week is back! We have over 20 schools and military branches represented. Students can apply to college and get accepted on the spot in a session with a college admissions counselor here at Etown. There is no commitment to the institutions. Military branches will hold question and answer sessions. Look for an update in next week's bulletin.
2. Our Career and Finance classes will be conducting Mock Interviews on Wednesday. These “real life” interviews are facilitated by volunteer members from the community and select school staff and will help prepare students for future job interviews. Students who move through the process will receive feedback from their interviewer on what they did well and areas for growth. We are so appreciative of our community volunteers for their willingness to take time out of their busy schedule to help our students on the path to be life ready learners.

Jason D’Amico

Principal
GO BEARS!

• Seniors Noah Breneman and Lillian Ross have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to these well deserving individuals.
• Another phenomenal homecoming week filled with school spirit activities. Students and staff enjoyed the sense of community HOCO brings each year!
• See You At The Pole rally was held on Wednesday - you can read more about the event here.
• Thursday was the mid point for Marking Period 1. Students should be connecting with teachers about grades, as needed. In addition, students should be using FLEX time wisely to get ahead with classwork and study in advance for tests.

• 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 & Twitter

Athletes - AD office checks athletic eligibility each week. Don't forget to make sure your grades are accurate..

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

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)

Last week your students received an egg roll fundraiser form. Orders and payment are due September 30. Pick up is October 23. Please submit one check payable to EAHS Class of 2028. If you have any questions please email Lacie Meyer at lacie_meyer@etownschools.org.

Are you looking to make an impact in the lives of kids in Etown?

Consider being a mentor with Club Ophelia this Fall. Club Ophelia teaches 5th grade students at Bear Creek about relational aggression, bullying, and friendship skills through a crafts-based curriculum. Small groups of students are paired with high school mentors. Club O meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 PM at Bear Creek starting Oct 9.

For more information - please contact your counselor.

October 10 - Freshmen Class Meeting - Mini-THON Assembly

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