We have several events coming up at EWMS (Student Appreciation Night, Spirit Week, Valentine's Dance, and more). Many parents follow Facebook for updates, but please know that you can find everything you need without scrolling through old posts! Just visit the EWMS website for all the details. You can even click the "Events" tab within the website to see everything happening through the end of the school year! https://ewms.ewsc.k12.in.us/o/ewms
Good morning, families. We’ve been working all morning to determine why some middle school students are receiving a message that they must have a “commercial Zoom account” to log in. Zoom has verified that this issue is on their end—not ours—and they are working on a fix that will take effect next week (unfortunately, not helpful for today).
If your child is receiving this message, they will not be penalized in any way. Students should simply email their teacher (if they haven’t already) to let them know and complete any work that is posted in Canvas.
Zoom has confirmed that this issue is only affecting iPads. As a result, the high school is running smoothly on Chromebooks, and the elementary school appears to have only a small number of students impacted. This is primarily a middle school issue.
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this and do our best to keep things running as smoothly as possible.
If your child is receiving this message, they will not be penalized in any way. Students should simply email their teacher (if they haven’t already) to let them know and complete any work that is posted in Canvas.
Zoom has confirmed that this issue is only affecting iPads. As a result, the high school is running smoothly on Chromebooks, and the elementary school appears to have only a small number of students impacted. This is primarily a middle school issue.
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this and do our best to keep things running as smoothly as possible.
Tomorrow, EWMS students may wear pajamas to school! Since we can’t predict when the first snow will hit, we’re doing a fun “practice eLearning day” here at school.
Please make sure your child’s iPad is fully charged and ready to go. Pajamas are welcome to help create that “at-home” feel—even though we’ll be learning together at school.
This is certainly not a weather or eLearning prediction—just a way to get prepared!
Our PTO is hosting a Holiday Shoppe for middle school students next week!
Dec. 1: Ms. Drury’s Classes will shop
Dec. 2: Mr. Williams’ Classes will shop
Dec. 3: NO SCHOOL (PD Day)
Dec. 4: Fifth Grade Students will shop
Dec. 5: Additional Shopping Day for Absent Students
Students will be able to checkout with cash, e-gift card, or both.
You can purchase an e-gift card today to make checkout EASY and SAFE by eliminating carrying cash. The shop will feature items ranging from under $1 to $20.
Buy your e-gift card at: www.schoolshoppes.com/buy/polar-pals/9LVE1366
Thank you for your support!
Dec. 1: Ms. Drury’s Classes will shop
Dec. 2: Mr. Williams’ Classes will shop
Dec. 3: NO SCHOOL (PD Day)
Dec. 4: Fifth Grade Students will shop
Dec. 5: Additional Shopping Day for Absent Students
Students will be able to checkout with cash, e-gift card, or both.
You can purchase an e-gift card today to make checkout EASY and SAFE by eliminating carrying cash. The shop will feature items ranging from under $1 to $20.
Buy your e-gift card at: www.schoolshoppes.com/buy/polar-pals/9LVE1366
Thank you for your support!
Middle School picture retakes and fall sports pictures will be November 24. Fall sports pictures include 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball, 7th & 8th Grade Girls and Boys Basketball, 7th & 8th Grade Football, Cheer (Football), Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, and Boys Tennis
To order pictures, visit www.mylifetouch.com and use the following codes.
Retakes: EVTKCTTJM
Fall Sports: EVTGFMPDS
To order pictures, visit www.mylifetouch.com and use the following codes.
Retakes: EVTKCTTJM
Fall Sports: EVTGFMPDS
5th and 6th Grade Cheer Camp
5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
EWMS 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryout Information
EWMS Boys Basketball Tryout Information
This Friday, October 17, will be an ELearning Day for all students while our teachers are available to meet with parents! Please contact the the middle school office at 812-967-5000 to schedule parent/teacher conferences with your child’s teachers!
Hi East Washington Families!
We’ve had so much excitement about our trip to Washington, D.C., don't forget to register!
We are super excited, and this is going to be an awesome trip!
Please visit our trip website that includes itinerary highlights, how to register, and other important information:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-east-washington-ms-dc-222542/
Be sure to watch the video to see just how much fun your child will have on the trip!
Here’s some additional information about our trip:
It’s only $115 to register
Our Trip ID is 222542. Use this to sign up at https://worldstrides.com/ or by phone at 800-468-5899.
There’s FLAG financial assistance that may be available to help offset your trip price. You can learn more about FLAG by calling 800-468-5899.
Be sure to include the Full Refund Program. You’ll want that if you need to cancel for any reason.
Call BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST and register for the Advantage Payment Plan so you pay only $199 until the balance is paid. That means your child can travel while you’re paying the balance!
Fundraising and using the Gift of Education are great ways to help pay for the trip! Here is a resource to help with that: https://fundraising.worldstrides.com/
Let me know if you have any questions! I hope to see your child on our trip!
All the best,
Amanda Hurst
We’ve had so much excitement about our trip to Washington, D.C., don't forget to register!
We are super excited, and this is going to be an awesome trip!
Please visit our trip website that includes itinerary highlights, how to register, and other important information:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-east-washington-ms-dc-222542/
Be sure to watch the video to see just how much fun your child will have on the trip!
Here’s some additional information about our trip:
It’s only $115 to register
Our Trip ID is 222542. Use this to sign up at https://worldstrides.com/ or by phone at 800-468-5899.
There’s FLAG financial assistance that may be available to help offset your trip price. You can learn more about FLAG by calling 800-468-5899.
Be sure to include the Full Refund Program. You’ll want that if you need to cancel for any reason.
Call BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST and register for the Advantage Payment Plan so you pay only $199 until the balance is paid. That means your child can travel while you’re paying the balance!
Fundraising and using the Gift of Education are great ways to help pay for the trip! Here is a resource to help with that: https://fundraising.worldstrides.com/
Let me know if you have any questions! I hope to see your child on our trip!
All the best,
Amanda Hurst
There will be an informational meeting about the Washington D.C. trip next week for 8th grade parents. The meeting will be held at 6:00 on September 4th at EWMS in the MES Hall.
Schedules go live for all students in Alma tomorrow morning at around 10:00. Click this link for more back to school info: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsyC3xYmI/hrPUmh6RNsb6YvxFttyyiw/view?utm_content=DAGsyC3xYmI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6b331817b9
5th Grade Open House – Mon, Aug 4.
Doors open at 5:00 PM. At 5:15, join us in the Performing Arts Center to learn about lockers, classes, and life at EWMS! After the meeting, students can practice opening lockers, meet their teachers, and find their classrooms.
(Have a freshman too? The high school Open House runs until 6:30, so you can attend both!)
Doors open at 5:00 PM. At 5:15, join us in the Performing Arts Center to learn about lockers, classes, and life at EWMS! After the meeting, students can practice opening lockers, meet their teachers, and find their classrooms.
(Have a freshman too? The high school Open House runs until 6:30, so you can attend both!)
Click the following link for important information regarding tomorrow's May Blast!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGneHwpF2k/e5hNRqAsVX3C0oRARv2FTg/view?utm_content=DAGneHwpF2k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h05f5b02d4d
Exciting News! EWMS is offering a Summer Learning Lab! Registration is now open to all EWMS families, but space is limited. The sooner you register, the better your chances of securing a spot for your child. To learn more and sign up, click the link below and select "Register Now" at the bottom of the flyer. All registrations must be submitted by May 12. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BR97PZZQBVLLEJFUgyKdiO0dlbDZ291zDs0mCbAAkWM/edit?usp=sharing
Please click the link to access the drop-off and pick-up map for tonight’s dance! We’re taking a page from the Chick-fil-A drive-thru playbook—fast, friendly, and smoother than a 6th grader's dance moves (we hope)!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGlpTUoeeI/iiQ4Wwts9tNMfXRehKdiIQ/view?utm_content=DAGlpTUoeeI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h312270fac3
Exciting news for May Blast! On Monday, students received a form to order a special event shirt for just $5. Shirts are optional, but a fun way to celebrate the day! This year, we’re using shirt funds to add even more awesome activities—like more bounce houses and games—so shirts are no longer provided for free. May Blast is on May 15, and if your child would like a shirt to wear, please return the form and payment by Friday, April 29. Thanks for helping us make May Blast the best yet!
We’re excited about our upcoming Spring Dance on Friday night, April 25, at Cornerstone Hall in Salem from 6:00–8:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and sales are being extended through Wednesday, April 16. Students can purchase tickets each morning before school in front of the main lobby.
As a reminder, the school dress code will still apply during the dance.
Please contact the office if you have any questions!
We will host our annual Spring Dance on Friday night, April 25, at Cornerstone Hall in Salem from 6:00-8:00. Students may purchase tickets THIS WEEK for $10. Tickets will be on sale each morning before school in front of the main lobby. Ticket sales will end this Friday. Please contact the office if you have any questions!