Archive for August 2026
An Interview with Young Alumni Coaches
When Andrew Gascho sent out the email announcing our new middle school coaches— all recent alumni, all fabulous humans, and all devoted to giving back to their alma mater— we knew we had to share their stories. These coaches are making a difference and guiding the next generation of athletes! Ms. Cook recently interviewed them…
Read More“Tell Us A Story”
“Surely the Lord is in this place and I did not know it” —Genesis 28:16 This year, our school will unite with Chapel (6-12) co-led by Nathan Hershberger and Shannon Roth and Gathering (K-5) led by Maria Archer around a school wide theme! Get ready for a year of stories, parables (and a side of…
Read MoreWelcome Back Flames!
A Grand Welcome with Open Arms Our enthusiastic faculty and staff have been learning together the last two weeks during our Fall Conference 2026, spanning from August 13-14 and 17-18, where we gathered to align our goals with the school’s core values. Teachers dove into workshops on innovative teaching methods like differentiation with Christy McKee…
Read MoreCommunity and Generosity: Donor Wall Reveal
Last week, with The EMES Gathering Space’s doors wide open, we celebrated the unveiling of the donor recognition wall (located in the Eastern Mennonite School Elementary building)— the wall is a tribute to the generosity and spirit of those who have supported our school’s mission and the elementary building renovation and The Gathering Space. This…
Read MoreAlumni Stories: Dr. Sam Showalter ’61
We celebrate alumni stories to hear each others’ journeys since high school and to be inspired through lives of service, professional contributions, embodiment of the love of Jesus, and community engagement. Nominations are accepted in the spring of each year and reviewed by the selection committee of the EMS Alumni Board. The EMS learning community…
Read MoreAlumni Stories: Nathan May ’01
We celebrate alumni stories to hear each others’ journeys since high school and to be inspired through lives of service, professional contributions, embodiment of the love of Jesus, and community engagement. Nominations are accepted in the spring of each year and reviewed by the selection committee of the EMS Alumni Board. The EMS learning community…
Read MoreAlumni Stories: Rev. Heather Rodriguez ’91
We celebrate alumni stories to hear each others’ journeys since high school and to be inspired through lives of service, professional contributions, embodiment of the love of Jesus, and community engagement. Nominations are accepted in the spring of each year and reviewed by the selection committee of the EMS Alumni Board. The EMS learning community…
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