Say Cheese! Picture day for kindergarten through 7th grade will be TOMORROW, 9/8. Picture day for preschool and 8th grade (graduation portraits) will be on Wednesday, 10/1 (this will also be retake day for K-7th). #pictureDAY

Please join us and support the PTA in “kicking” off a great school year by coming out to the Chicago Fire game on Saturday, September 27th.

Huge thanks to the Niles North School Orchestra for visiting us today! Our middle schoolers were treated to an incredible performance, a showcase of amazing talent, and a strong reminder of the power of music and the fine arts.

A big thank you to Dr. Schmeisser and Mrs. Butera for being our guest readers this week in our primary classrooms! Our students absolutely loved listening to great stories read by our amazing admin team.

A huge shoutout to Miss Savannah — our very own music superstar! Thank you for bringing the joy of music into our classrooms with interactive and engaging experiences for students of all ages. Miss Savannah is an incredible support to our students.

Join us from 6:00-8:00 pm this Wednesday for Curriculum Night! Meet your child’s teachers and learn all about the curriculum, classroom expectations, and learning goals for the year ahead.

Join us tonight for Curriculum Night! This is a great opportunity to hear directly from your child’s teacher about classroom expectations, curriculum highlights, and how you can support learning at home.

Our cross country team hit the course hard at our season opener, and we couldn’t be prouder of the heart and hustle they showed out there! This is just the beginning — we’re building something strong this season. Let’s keep the momentum going! #crosscountry

We are so excited to welcome back the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile on Tuesday, September 30th. They will be here to provide physicals, sports physicals, and vaccines to any student who is on public insurance (All Kids/Medicaid) or who is uninsured. Reach out to our Nurse Hannah !

Teamwork makes the dream work! Our second graders had a blast participating in fun team-building activities that helped them learn cooperation, communication, and problem-solving — all while having tons of fun!

Our little learners turned into tour guides as they showed their families what a day in preschool looks like — after hours! It was a fun-filled evening of routines, activities, and big smiles. Thanks to all the families who joined us.

Shoutout to our amazing girls' volleyball team for giving it their all on the court! These athletes are showing what teamwork and dedication look like. We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to our Cross-Country Team! We're proud to share that they placed as medalists in our recent meet! Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit truly paid off. Way to go!

Make-up picture day and pictures for PreK and 8th graders (graduation pics) will be TOMORROW, October 1st.

Just a friendly reminder that students have no school on Thursday, 10/2, and Friday, 10/3, due to a non-attendance day and an institute day.

Student Leadership is collecting NEW socks to support those in need. Donations can be dropped off in the school office. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Today, our second graders traded the classroom for the great outdoors with a field trip to the Chicago Botanic Gardens! Thank you to our fantastic second-grade team, our amazing chaperones, and the staff at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

This week, some of our first graders brought extra personality to the classroom with a fun Hat Day! From silly and sparkly to cool and creative, each hat was unique and fun. It was a great way to celebrate self-expression and bring a little extra joy to our day.

Just a quick reminder that there will be no school tomorrow. We hope everyone enjoys the extra time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family. School will resume on Tuesday, 10/14.

The EPS Foundation is hosting an alumni/community event on 11/1 at East Prairie School. Click here for more details and to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…