Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Erika Gascho, the principal of EMS middle school, opened our faculty and staff appreciation chapel today with a heartfelt litany.
“We come to school each day
To a clean building
With a delicious lunch prepared for us
The lights are on, the heat or AC running
We get what we need from the front office
And we have a place to go when we aren’t feeling well
We have people to talk to when we need them
Lessons are prepared by experts in their content area and
Taught with care and consideration
Student schedules are created with intention
Letters of recommendation are written
And life after high school is figured out
Eterms are coordinated and executed
We have a library full of good books
We have transportation for field trips, games, and events
Our bills get paid and our school stays open
New students are added each year
And there is so much that happens beyond the school day
Concerts, plays, sports, musicals, banquets, lock-ins, socials…
Which all get communicated through emails, articles, and social media
All of this is possible because of the faculty and staff who make this school run
And run at an exceptional level
So today, for a few minutes, we are going to pause and be grateful for them….”
We are incredibly grateful for our outstanding faculty and staff. They are not only creative but also dedicated and hardworking. You can view the appreciation chapel here!


