Eastern Local School District

This week our 3rd Grade students enjoyed doughnuts sponsored by our Elementary PTO because they had the highest grade level attendance percentage for September. They came to school 95.53% of the time! Yay 3rd Grade!

Why does attendance matter?
Learning builds on what came before. When students miss class - they miss new lessons and the practice that makes concepts “stick” . Also, social and emotional growth happens at school. Being present helps children build friendships, practice routines, and feel confident as members of our Eastern Eagle Family. Finally, strong habits start early. Regular attendance helps children develop responsibility, time-management, and a positive attitude towards learning that lasts.

News from the Nest Monthly Community Update: October

With the new school year up and running, I cannot believe it is already October! As always, please reach out anytime if you or child have any questions and know that I am here to serve the community and am grateful to call this place home. My email is gahall@easternlocal.net and my office number is 740-985-3329.

Guidance: Currently, any parents/students wishing to discuss schedules or counselor based questions including scholarships is to reach out to Katie Williams (kwilliams@easternlocal.net) or Sara Will (swill@easternlocal.net). CCP students still need to continue to do monthly check-ins, and are to reach out to Mrs. Williams regarding times. We are having wonderful success with our new partnership with Washington State this year for the In-Cert Program for students grades 10-12. Please reach out to these ladies if your student is interested in taking one of these fantastic career focused certification programs Spring Semester (please note they also have an excellent welding program and transportation is provided by ELSD).

Attendance: A major focus as a school building this year is to make instruction as meaningful as possible, and support attendance for all students. Chronic absenteeism is a word that is very common across the state, and it refers to missing 10% or more of instruction in a given school year. While no one wants any student here that is sick or ill, having the best attendance possible makes everything else at school much easier. Please feel free to reach out if you or your child have any attendance concerns at any time!

Communication: A major goal this year districtwide and for the high school building has been increased communication with students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders. ROOMs through the Eastern App has been a major success and has greatly improved teacher/staff communication across all grade levels. Many important details have been pushed out through ROOMs already including scholarship information, and career program opportunities. Please reach out if you need any support with using ROOMs through the Eastern App as all teachers and using this weekly and often even daily to keep families up to date with what is happening in the classroom.

Career Readiness: Currently, we have two big events scheduled this month to support students career planning in the high school. Jarid Bates from IBEW 972 will be here on 10/28/25 from 11-11:30 to speak with all seniors along with other students grades 9-11 who have a possible interest in becoming a union electrician. Seniors will have the opportunity to apply to their apprenticeship program and will be provided with all necessary information to complete the process. Additionally, on October 29th, Tech Mobile from central Ohio will be here to provide students grades 9-12 with a STEM Career Event in the gym with multiple local employers ranging from manufacturing, chemical processing, and potentially potable water treatment. This is an excellent opportunity for all students to learn even more about careers available right here within our southeastern Ohio community.



With Tremendous Appreciation,

Garret Hall



List of Upcoming Events For Eastern Junior-Senior High School

Upcoming Events * Please Note this has been updated:

Chancey ESC STEM Trip: October 13th (Tentatively 10th graders only from 12-2pm (an update regarding specific class participation will be sent out by Friday and will not interfere with arrival or dismissal.)

NHS Induction: October 15th at 10am

Youth Summit @ Rio Grande: October 17th (Sources of Strength Students will attend and meet with Mrs. Will before going)
*Also End of First Nine Weeks and Senior Night for Football, Band, Cheer, XC, and Golf.

Waiver Day: October 20th

Sophomore Grit Career Navigation Testing: October 22nd

Junior/Senior College Fair @ Rio Grande: October 23rd

October 28th: Jarid Bates from IBEW 972 to speak with all seniors and other HS students interested in becoming Union Electricians at 11am in the HS Cafeteria.

Tech Mobile STEM Career Collab @ EHS: October 29th HS Students Only

1st Senior Students of the Quarter Luncheon: October 30th at 11am

Veteran's Day Assembly: November 10th at 10 for HS Building (More details will announced soon)

Veteran's Day (No School): November 11th

ASVAB Testing: November 12th (All Juniors to report the gym for testing, even off campus students)

Parent Teacher Conferences: November 20th* Also will be the Mandatory CCP Participation meeting in the HS Cafeteria for students currently in grades 6-11 and parents/guardians.

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 28th-Dec. 1st

*Events are Subject to Change