Archive for May 2026
Congrats All Conference All State Athletes!
2025-2026 All Conference/All State Selections FALL VOLLEYBALL Emilee Shank BRAC 1st Team Mackenzie Drumheller BRAC 2nd Team Norah Warren BRAC Honorable Mention V BOYS SOCCER Owen Steller BRAC 1st Team Colton Nussbaum BRAC 1st Team Joey Fink BRAC 2nd Team Will Fletchall BRAC 2nd Team Wesley Steller BRAC 2nd Team Cooper Landes BRAC 2nd Team…
Read MoreAthletic Hall of Flames Addition!
Today we are celebrating excellence: Martha Wyse’s induction into the Hall of Flames! Andrew Gascho presented Martha Wyse with her award today at the awards assembly: Martha Wyse’s tenure at EMS from 2022 to 2026 is a testament to her extraordinary impact on and off the soccer field, earning her a well-deserved induction into the…
Read MoreThank you!
Congratulations to Eastern Mennonite School on our 2026 Best of Virginia win! Thousands of Virginians cast their votes, and they chose us. Among all businesses in our category across Virginia Living’s five regions, only three make it to the podium, and after more than 250,000 votes, we are proud to be one of them. This…
Read MoreBechler Takes over Varsity Boys Basketball Program
The Eastern Mennonite School Athletic Department is excited to announce Brett Bechler ‘18 as the new Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach. “I am thrilled to have Brett take over as Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach! Through his ‘relationship first’ coaching style, he will make an incredible impact not just on the Varsity team, but within…
Read MoreChemistry Science Fair: A Day of Discovery and Curiosity
As the doors to the Chemistry Science Fair opened, a wave of colorful quotes greeted the eager elementary students stepping into a world where science is celebrated as much as it is explored. “Everything is chemicals and energy!” read one banner, setting the stage for a day of learning and wonder. Another quote proclaimed, “Life…
Read MoreShakespeare’s Shorts, Middle School Magic
The laughter echoing through the auditorium one day during rehearsal is a testament to the power and importance of theater in education. The recent performance of “Shakespeare’s Shorts,” featuring lively renditions of “On With the Shrew!” and a 15-minute version of Hamlet, captivated the audience and underscored the transformative role theater plays in the development…
Read MoreRotary Annual Ethics Awards
Raising Champions of Character The Rotary Club of Harrisonburg celebrates “ethical integrity through its Annual Ethics Awards Program, honoring exceptional middle, and high school students in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Schools select two students from the highest grade at each school, showcasing their commitment to ethical behavior. At the awards ceremony, honorees receive plaques and…
Read MoreFaculty and Staff Appreciation
A few weeks ago, we had the distinct privilege of honoring three of our beloved faculty members at our faculty and staff appreciation picnic who have dedicated over 60 years of collective service to our students: Larry Martin, Susan Stoltfus, and Patsy Seitz. Their absence will leave a significant void in our community, and to…
Read MoreFore the Flames Success!
The annual 2026 Fore the Flames Golf Tournament was a resounding success, blessed with perfect weather, enthusiastic student and parent volunteers, and eager participants. This cherished event brought together the community to support Eastern Mennonite School athletics and financial aid, while also strengthening alumni relations. This event especially feels like a way to invite our…
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