Eastern Local School District Update
Dear Eastern Families,
As we head into another week of school, I’d like to touch base and highlight a few important items:
Communication System
Our new communication system is up and running through the Eastern Local App. This will be the primary way we share updates and information. If you experience any issues, please click the link below or reach out to us directly:
https://www.easternlocal.com/article/2379614
Parent Night – Tuesday, September 2nd
Eastern Local Schools will host Parent Night on Tuesday, September 2nd, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for grades 3–12.
Grades 3–6: Two sessions will be held (5:00 and 6:00). Please plan to attend one session for your children. Teachers will share key information about this school year.
Grades 7–12: Drop into your child’s classrooms anytime between 5:00–7:00 to meet teachers and learn about class expectations and resources.
We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have!
Morning Drop-Off Reminders
Thank you for your patience as we adjust to the new drop-off system. It has already been moving faster than in previous years, but safety remains our top priority. A few reminders:
Pull forward as far as possible along the sidewalk in your drop off zone before dropping off. This keeps traffic flowing.
Use the left entrance if you are not dropping off a K–3 student — it helps bypass congestion.
Practice “zipper merging” — let every other car turn left/right into the lot.
Use both exit lanes — right lane to turn right, left lane to turn left. Get in these lanes as quickly as possible.
Preschool drop-off begins at 7:45. Please do not enter the lot earlier to help reduce congestion.
Finally, please remember: while it can be frustrating to wait, we want to put safety first. The lot is usually clear before 7:30, and is clear again after 7:45, which means over 700 students arrive on campus in about 15 minutes — a pretty efficient system given our location off of a busy highway during rush hour.
Looking ahead, our renovation levy in November does include improvements to traffic flow and drop-off areas. Until then with the limited infrastructure we have, I encourage families to allow extra time and continue being patient with one another.
If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Stronger Together,
Nick Dettwiller
Superintendent
Eastern Local School District
740-667-6079
ndettwiller@easternlocal.net
Dear Eastern Families,
As we head into another week of school, I’d like to touch base and highlight a few important items:
Communication System
Our new communication system is up and running through the Eastern Local App. This will be the primary way we share updates and information. If you experience any issues, please click the link below or reach out to us directly:
https://www.easternlocal.com/article/2379614
Parent Night – Tuesday, September 2nd
Eastern Local Schools will host Parent Night on Tuesday, September 2nd, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for grades 3–12.
Grades 3–6: Two sessions will be held (5:00 and 6:00). Please plan to attend one session for your children. Teachers will share key information about this school year.
Grades 7–12: Drop into your child’s classrooms anytime between 5:00–7:00 to meet teachers and learn about class expectations and resources.
We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have!
Morning Drop-Off Reminders
Thank you for your patience as we adjust to the new drop-off system. It has already been moving faster than in previous years, but safety remains our top priority. A few reminders:
Pull forward as far as possible along the sidewalk in your drop off zone before dropping off. This keeps traffic flowing.
Use the left entrance if you are not dropping off a K–3 student — it helps bypass congestion.
Practice “zipper merging” — let every other car turn left/right into the lot.
Use both exit lanes — right lane to turn right, left lane to turn left. Get in these lanes as quickly as possible.
Preschool drop-off begins at 7:45. Please do not enter the lot earlier to help reduce congestion.
Finally, please remember: while it can be frustrating to wait, we want to put safety first. The lot is usually clear before 7:30, and is clear again after 7:45, which means over 700 students arrive on campus in about 15 minutes — a pretty efficient system given our location off of a busy highway during rush hour.
Looking ahead, our renovation levy in November does include improvements to traffic flow and drop-off areas. Until then with the limited infrastructure we have, I encourage families to allow extra time and continue being patient with one another.
If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Stronger Together,
Nick Dettwiller
Superintendent
Eastern Local School District
740-667-6079
ndettwiller@easternlocal.net
JV Football vs. Wirt Monday has been canceled.
Athletics schedule for the week of 9/1-6
Varsity Football takes down Wirt County 47-13. A great performance from the football team, band, and cheerleaders.
Go Eagles!
PARENT NIGHT--Eastern Local Schools will be hosting a Parent Night on Tuesday, September 2nd from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. for 3rd through 12th grades.
3rd-6th grade will host two sessions. One at 5:00 and the second one at 6:00. Please plan on attending one of the two sessions for your children. These sessions will be hosted by the teachers and they will share information about everything you need to know about this year.
7th-12th grade will be in hosted in the individual teachers' classrooms. Please feel free to drop in the teachers' classrooms for information and resources about each class and what you need to know for this year.
We look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you and to answer any questions you may have about this school year.
3rd-6th grade will host two sessions. One at 5:00 and the second one at 6:00. Please plan on attending one of the two sessions for your children. These sessions will be hosted by the teachers and they will share information about everything you need to know about this year.
7th-12th grade will be in hosted in the individual teachers' classrooms. Please feel free to drop in the teachers' classrooms for information and resources about each class and what you need to know for this year.
We look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you and to answer any questions you may have about this school year.
Upcoming Events at EHS:
First Day of Pipefitter/Pumber Pre-Apprenticeship : August 29th
Labor Day, No School: Sept. 1st
Benchmark Testing: Week of Sept. 2nd
COSI on Campus STEM Career Collab. (Grades 7-9) 8:30-11:30 in the HS Gym: Sept. 5th
First Day of In-Cert Washington State Program: Sept. 5th
Homecoming: Week of Sept. 22nd
Homecoming Dance: Sept. 27th
Meigs OMJ Junior and Senior Career Fair: Sept. 24th
Josten’s Visit for underclassmen and classrings Sept. 25th: 10am
NHS Induction: TBD
Volleyball Senior Night: Oct. 7th
Picture Day: Oct. 13th
Youth Summit @ Rio Grande: October 17th (Sources of Strength Students will attend)
*Also End of First Nineweeks
XC, Golf, and Football Senior Night: Oct. 17th
Junior/Senior College Fair @ Rio Grande Oct. 23rd
*Sophomore students in CCP classes wishing to attend the Rio Grande College Fair are permitted with written permisson from a parent/guardian.
Gameday @ Wirt. Go Eagles!
Live stream at the link below.
https://youtube.com/@wvrcwirt?feature=shared
JH, JV, and Varsity Volleyball all pick up a TVC wins over Belpre tonight.
Go Eagles!
JH Football starts off their season with a 30-0 win over Alexander.
Go Eagles!
Gameday!
JH, JV, and Varsity Volleyball all pick up TVC wins tonight over Federal Hocking.
Go Eagles!
JH/JV/Varsity Volleyball Gameday! Go Eagles!
Athletics Schedule for the week of 8/24-30
Football earns a hard fought win over Meigs tonight 23-19.
Go Eagles!
Let's Go Eagles!
Volleyball picks up a win tonight over Meigs
Go Eagles!
The school year is off and running, and it has started so well. Special thank you to our amazing students and staff for working together, our band and cheerleaders for pumping everyone up on the first day, and our football team for helping our car riders get in safe and fire up the elementary students.
Our new traffic pattern has gone well, and we appreciate everyone being patient and helpful. A couple things we've noticed that might be helpful would be for all 7-12 students getting dropped off to be sure you are around the corner and pulled forward along the sidewalk as far as you can before dropping off. This will let everyone get around the corner faster and keep it safer for our kiddos. Also please be sure not to let any students out anywhere out front unless it's along the sidewalk. Lastly be sure to use the right and left entrance lanes. K-3 drop off stay to the right and everyone else to the left.
We are excited for a pep rally today with volleyball home versus Meigs tonight and football at Meigs Saturday evening. Come out and support all of these kids who work so hard.
Thank you so much for all your help and we hope to have an even week next week!
Volleyball starts off TVC play with a win at Waterford.
Go Eagles!
Atomic Credit Union is seeking student applicants for the Student-Run Credit Union this school year at our school district to promote financial literacy, savings, and a unique experience for students to learn money managing skills. A variety of positions are available including a student branch mananger, tellers, member service representatives, book keepers, and data entry specialists. Applications for interested high school students are available in the high school office. This work will be done during the school day during lunch and breakfast times beginning September 16th. Applications must be turned in before August 28th, with interviews being conducted at school during 5th period on September 3rd. Selected applicants would receive training onsite at Eastern on September 9th from 1-2:30pm.
We are currently experiencing some technical issues with the Zonar My View Bus Ap for parents. We hope to have those resolved as soon as possible. Thank You.