News & Events
![Two men stand next to a car with security badging with a brick building in the background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726605869/ephrataschoolsorg/b9nqgjuhvpzmlcqhf9ag/SecurityTeam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726605869/ephrataschoolsorg/b9nqgjuhvpzmlcqhf9ag/SecurityTeam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726605869/ephrataschoolsorg/b9nqgjuhvpzmlcqhf9ag/SecurityTeam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726605869/ephrataschoolsorg/b9nqgjuhvpzmlcqhf9ag/SecurityTeam.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726605869/ephrataschoolsorg/b9nqgjuhvpzmlcqhf9ag/SecurityTeam.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726605869/ephrataschoolsorg/b9nqgjuhvpzmlcqhf9ag/SecurityTeam.jpg","width":1891}])
This year, the Ephrata School District introduced two security vehicles into the district’s safety department.
![A man places a small flag into a display flanked by a large Washington State flag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726159489/ephrataschoolsorg/e2ocd3xwljp6ya70gbgb/PatriotDay_KenandAaron.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726159489/ephrataschoolsorg/e2ocd3xwljp6ya70gbgb/PatriotDay_KenandAaron.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726159489/ephrataschoolsorg/e2ocd3xwljp6ya70gbgb/PatriotDay_KenandAaron.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726159489/ephrataschoolsorg/e2ocd3xwljp6ya70gbgb/PatriotDay_KenandAaron.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726159489/ephrataschoolsorg/e2ocd3xwljp6ya70gbgb/PatriotDay_KenandAaron.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726159489/ephrataschoolsorg/e2ocd3xwljp6ya70gbgb/PatriotDay_KenandAaron.jpg","width":2200}])
Last night Aaron Cummings, our assistant superintendent, and I had the opportunity to gather with our community to honor Patriot Day in Ephrata.
![Child Find Screenings Available Now]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704825284/ephrataschoolsorg/ywio827nsriwuxv3yt4q/CopyofEPHRATASCHOOLDISTRICT2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704825284/ephrataschoolsorg/ywio827nsriwuxv3yt4q/CopyofEPHRATASCHOOLDISTRICT2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704825284/ephrataschoolsorg/ywio827nsriwuxv3yt4q/CopyofEPHRATASCHOOLDISTRICT2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704825284/ephrataschoolsorg/ywio827nsriwuxv3yt4q/CopyofEPHRATASCHOOLDISTRICT2.png","width":940}])
Child Find is a federal program that helps determine if your child has a disability and assists in providing appropriate services.
![A man carries a flag with an "E" on it in a crosswalk with school bus behind]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724961479/ephrataschoolsorg/gwcdguifqq9gpvvans2p/FlagDay_Aaron.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724961479/ephrataschoolsorg/gwcdguifqq9gpvvans2p/FlagDay_Aaron.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724961479/ephrataschoolsorg/gwcdguifqq9gpvvans2p/FlagDay_Aaron.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724961479/ephrataschoolsorg/gwcdguifqq9gpvvans2p/FlagDay_Aaron.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724961479/ephrataschoolsorg/gwcdguifqq9gpvvans2p/FlagDay_Aaron.jpg","width":1512}])
We were proud to fly our Ephrata "E" flags on Basin Street to welcome students, staff and families back-to-school today!
![Chalk art at EHS that says "Welcome Back Scholars"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724953349/ephrataschoolsorg/lgrzkvsygccbcftycxu1/FirstDay_Chalk1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724953349/ephrataschoolsorg/lgrzkvsygccbcftycxu1/FirstDay_Chalk1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724953349/ephrataschoolsorg/lgrzkvsygccbcftycxu1/FirstDay_Chalk1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724953349/ephrataschoolsorg/lgrzkvsygccbcftycxu1/FirstDay_Chalk1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724953349/ephrataschoolsorg/lgrzkvsygccbcftycxu1/FirstDay_Chalk1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724953349/ephrataschoolsorg/lgrzkvsygccbcftycxu1/FirstDay_Chalk1.jpg","width":2016}])
A message from Superintendent, Ken Murray -- As we start our new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you.
![Playground equipment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724709886/ephrataschoolsorg/grmflrjiyzsuomxnobg6/TigerCubPlaygroundBigToy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724709886/ephrataschoolsorg/grmflrjiyzsuomxnobg6/TigerCubPlaygroundBigToy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724709886/ephrataschoolsorg/grmflrjiyzsuomxnobg6/TigerCubPlaygroundBigToy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724709886/ephrataschoolsorg/grmflrjiyzsuomxnobg6/TigerCubPlaygroundBigToy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724709886/ephrataschoolsorg/grmflrjiyzsuomxnobg6/TigerCubPlaygroundBigToy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724709886/ephrataschoolsorg/grmflrjiyzsuomxnobg6/TigerCubPlaygroundBigToy.jpg","width":2016}])
Over the summer, crews worked hard to reinstall play equipment at Tiger Cub Preschool.
![Orange and white background with a photo of assorted fruit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682632854/ephrataschoolsorg/ee6zvfdeb3nzvxeycawy/SchoolMenus.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682632854/ephrataschoolsorg/ee6zvfdeb3nzvxeycawy/SchoolMenus.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682632854/ephrataschoolsorg/ee6zvfdeb3nzvxeycawy/SchoolMenus.png","width":800}])
It's that time again! School meal programs begin with the first day of learning on Thursday, August 29.
![Hundreds of people sitting in gymnasium bleachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724186840/ephrataschoolsorg/zylmd66z1clzqcpsx05u/Back-to-SchoolPhoto2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724186840/ephrataschoolsorg/zylmd66z1clzqcpsx05u/Back-to-SchoolPhoto2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724186840/ephrataschoolsorg/zylmd66z1clzqcpsx05u/Back-to-SchoolPhoto2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724186840/ephrataschoolsorg/zylmd66z1clzqcpsx05u/Back-to-SchoolPhoto2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724186840/ephrataschoolsorg/zylmd66z1clzqcpsx05u/Back-to-SchoolPhoto2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724186840/ephrataschoolsorg/zylmd66z1clzqcpsx05u/Back-to-SchoolPhoto2.jpg","width":1975}])
Today has been an amazing and inspiring day! This morning, I had the opportunity to speak to all district staff, as we gathered together for our annual welcome back event.
![Children on a playground with information about applying for preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724098269/ephrataschoolsorg/wravxwyiisvruurossif/2024TigerCubPreschoolRegistrationPromo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724098269/ephrataschoolsorg/wravxwyiisvruurossif/2024TigerCubPreschoolRegistrationPromo1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724098269/ephrataschoolsorg/wravxwyiisvruurossif/2024TigerCubPreschoolRegistrationPromo1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724098269/ephrataschoolsorg/wravxwyiisvruurossif/2024TigerCubPreschoolRegistrationPromo1.png","width":940}])
Preschool registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!