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Ephrata School Board Directors unanimously approved placing an Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy on the February 2025 ballot for taxpayer consideration.
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Last night, in a special meeting of the school board, directors took action to promote Interim Superintendent Ken Murray to the position of superintendent and select Casey Devine to fill the board’s vacant position.
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Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Community Town Hall on the Educational Programs and Operations (EP & O) Levy.
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🎉 Calling all future EHS Cheerleaders! 🎉 Ephrata High School is hosting a Cheer Camp for students in Pre-K through 6th grade!
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Child Find is a federal program that helps determine if your child has a disability and assists in providing appropriate services.
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The holiday season is a time to reflect on what matters most, and for me, that’s family.
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Last week’s online threats and the resulting school closure reminded us of the challenges we hope never to face again.
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Check to make sure you're set up to receive information from Ephrata Schools when there is a weather delay or closure.
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At a special awards ceremony held Wednesday night at Ephrata High School, the North Central Education Foundation awarded 12 "Teacher Classroom Grants" totaling $6,100 to Ephrata School District teachers.