Friday, May 23, 2025

Year In Review

We invite you to discover the highlights of our past year in the annual "Year In Review" publication.  This document showcases the remarkable dedication and achievements of our team and community.  It is a testament to the collective efforts that have transformed East Prairie into a place where every student learns at high levels within a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.  This commitment and care vibrantly extend throughout our school and neighborhood.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Family STEAM Night

 Last night's STEAM Night was a fantastic success, buzzing with curious minds and enthusiastic participation! We extend our sincere gratitude to all the community members who joined us to explore the engaging EPS approach to STEAM education.

Families dove into hands-on learning at nine different stations, experiencing firsthand what makes STEAM at EPS so dynamic. A special thank you goes out to our incredible student exhibitors and their supportive families – your contributions were invaluable!

The votes have been tallied, and we're thrilled to announce that our newest EPS learning experience, chosen by the community, will be a hydroponic garden! Stay tuned for more exciting updates on this project as we head into the next school year.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Outdoor Ed

Our 6th graders had an amazing Outdoor Education adventure last Friday, May 2nd, at White Pines State Park!  They dove into learning about geology, aquatics, forest biology, and the fascinating local history of the White Pines ranch near Oregon, Illinois.

But the real highlight? Horseback riding! It was a beautiful day to be outdoors, and the weather (mostly!) played along perfectly. A huge thank you to all the families and staff who helped make this fantastic trip a reality, and to the EPS Foundation for their generous grant that helped fund the experience.
A special thank you to Mr. Berlinghof, Ms. Wade, Mr. Stein, Mrs. Everly, Nurse Hannah, Mrs. Curescu, and Mrs. Hayes for supporting this outstanding opportunity!

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Teacher Appreciation!!!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week.  Let us take this opportunity to truly recognize and celebrate the wonderful excellence of our East Prairie teaching team.  The care, creativity, and heartfelt commitment of our educators are simply unmatched – their impact is so significant!  This dedicated team works thoughtfully, thoroughly, and with such gratitude each day as they serve your child, your family, and our community.  Thank you for helping us to celebrate our truly incredible teachers and staff next week!

In addition to Teacher Appreciation Week, next Wednesday is also School Nurse Appreciation Day!  Throughout each and every day, Nurse Hannah provides extraordinary care and support to our students, staff, and families, navigating an incredibly complex role with grace and expertise.  We are beyond fortunate to have such a compassionate, knowledgeable, kind, and talented individual in this essential position. Please join us in thanking Nurse Hannah for her dedication to the health, safety, and well-being of our entire school community.