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March 3, 2021
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March 2, 2021
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February 23, 2021
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February 23, 2021
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Students Add Wildfire Mural to Gym
February 18, 2021
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February 11, 2021
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February 9, 2021
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February 5, 2021
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February 2, 2021
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January 22, 2021
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November 20, 2020
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November 10, 2020
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October 28, 2020
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October 14, 2020
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October 10, 2020
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Journalist Andrew Jenner ’00 Honored with 2020 Community Engagement Award
October 10, 2020
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EMS to Stage Les Misérables, COVID-style
October 2, 2020
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September 29, 2020
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September 21, 2020
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15th Annual Peace Parade Marks International Day of Peace
September 21, 2020
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September 18, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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Two EMS National Merit Semi Finalists Named
September 11, 2020
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Seminar Calls EMS to Build Community in Polarized Times
September 4, 2020
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Chapel Theme Invites Stories of Belonging This Year
August 31, 2020
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EMS Responds to Alumni for Radical Change
August 28, 2020
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EMS Launches New Year With COVID Precautions
August 28, 2020
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Eight New Faculty Members Join Eastern Mennonite School
August 24, 2020
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August 19, 2020
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August 17, 2020
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August 10, 2020
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New Members Bring Diversity to Eastern Mennonite School Board of Directors
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July 7, 2020
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July 6, 2020
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June 30, 2020
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June 23, 2020
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June 22, 2020
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June 16, 2020
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June 13, 2020
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June 11, 2020
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June 9, 2020
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Bryse Vrolijk ’20 Earns National FFA Recognition
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June 3, 2020
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Fifth Graders Hear and Share Affirmation at Year End Celebration
June 2, 2020
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Abby Stapleton Honored with Scholarships for Service and Integrity
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102nd EMHS Commencement Exercises Set for June 13
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Principal and Sponsors Deliver Yard Signs to Senior Homes
May 26, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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COVID-19 Book Exchange Day a Bright Spot
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Experienced Flames Were Built For Special Run
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A Message from Paul Leaman, Head of School
April 30, 2020
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National Honor Society Induction, April 2020
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Nearly $27,000 Raised for COVID-19 Aid in One Day
April 23, 2020
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April 20, 2020
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April 20, 2020
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April 19, 2020
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April 8, 2020
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April 8, 2020
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March 26, 2020
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March 24, 2020
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March 17, 2020
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A Prayer in Times of Fear
March 12, 2020
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Spanish Students Share Hope With Immigrant Children
March 10, 2020
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Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to March 31, 2020
March 6, 2020
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March 5, 2020
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March 2, 2020
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March 1, 2020
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February 25, 2020
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February 25, 2020
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February 24, 2020
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Flames Capture First VIC Title Since 1994
February 24, 2020
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February 24, 2020
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February 24, 2020
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Ten EMS Students Join Model UN
February 19, 2020
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Tenth visit from VOCES8 Is Historic Success
February 18, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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Donor Gifts Bring Robotics to EMES
February 3, 2020
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EMES Celebrates Building Renovation
January 29, 2020
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Chapel Series Inspires on MLK themes
January 27, 2020
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Four Students in All City-County ’20 Recognition; Slonaker is City-County Golfer
January 27, 2020
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Spiritual Renewal Week to Explore “Zotanos!”
January 21, 2020
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January 21, 2020
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Sixth Grade Project Explores “Who Am I?”
January 14, 2020
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January 5, 2020
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Children’s Choir to Join EMS in Collaboration with Voces8
December 30, 2019
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Two Ways to Visit: All Day and Drop In
December 19, 2019
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Kindergartners Put New Kitchen to Work
December 17, 2019
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Christmas Music Fills the Air
December 12, 2019
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Christmas Spirit Includes Sharing with Broader Community
December 12, 2019
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After 14 Years, Elementary Program Has a Home
December 11, 2019
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Building Renovation Celebration to be held January 28
December 10, 2019
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Christmas Fund Drive 2019 Off to Record Start
December 9, 2019
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EMES Students Make Friends, Share Music at VMRC
November 27, 2019
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Kindergartners Learn About Classmate’s Food and Culture
November 22, 2019
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Bridge Footers Usher in New Era; Students Get First Look
November 19, 2019
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Daffodils from Garden Club Plant Hope for Spring
November 18, 2019
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Volleyball Wraps Up Historic Undefeated Season
November 13, 2019
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Little Women, the Musical, Comes to EMS Stage
November 13, 2019
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1964 Move Remembered As School Prepares for 2019 Move
November 11, 2019
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Christmas Programs for All Ages and All Audiences
November 11, 2019
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A&P Students Host Heart Lesson for Fifth Grade
November 6, 2019
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2019 Auction Fun Raises $24,000 for STEAM and Financial Aid
November 4, 2019
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Elementary Artwork Is Popular Auction Tradition
November 4, 2019
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Senior perspective: Isabella Madrid ’20
November 3, 2019
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K-12 Music… all in a day
October 31, 2019
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Students Support Coffee & Tea Shop’s Restorative Justice Prison Ministry
October 30, 2019
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Budding Scientists Learn from Budding Teachers
October 29, 2019
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Hidden Stories Of Vietnam Recovered Through Volunteers
October 29, 2019
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Chainsaw Artist Partners With EMES To Build Play Space
October 24, 2019
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Caleb Schrock-Hurst ‘14 to Speak from Vietnam Experience at Kennel Charles Lecture Series
October 16, 2019
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Q & A with Waega Samwel, Tanzanian Visitor
October 16, 2019
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Mason Ritchie ’23 Team Takes Third in Programming and Game Design Contest
October 15, 2019
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2019 Bay Trip Wrap Up
October 2, 2019
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Sixth Graders Study Trout Life Cycle
October 1, 2019
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Psychology Students Explore Kindergartner Brain Development
September 27, 2019
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Art, Math, Science, and History and how the Fifth Grade Class Combined them All!
September 27, 2019
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14th Annual Elementary Peace Parade Marks International Day of Peace
September 25, 2019
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Students Explore Photography and Science on North Fork with College Profs
September 23, 2019
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Rest, Nature, Coloring, Lectio Divina: Sabbath in Practice
September 20, 2019
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Playground Offers Hands-on Science Lessons
September 19, 2019
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Rock Formations Part of this Year’s Peace Pledge
September 17, 2019
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Sewing and Canning Still Important Life Skills
September 16, 2019
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EMS Hosts 46th Annual Cross-Country Invitational
September 16, 2019
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Centennial Quilt – Nearly Two Years in the Making – Revealed and Dedicated
September 12, 2019
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Science Students Access University Labs
September 10, 2019
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Janie Frazier ’12, Poised to Soar to New Heights
September 9, 2019
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K-5 Team Visits Building Renovation
September 6, 2019
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Richmond Architect, Lori Snyder ’79 Garrett, Named Alumna of the Year
September 2, 2019
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Food Entrepreneur, Kirsten Nafziger ’89 Moore, Honored with Community Engagement Award
September 1, 2019
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Richard Shue, ‘69 Named Lifetime Service Award Recipient
August 30, 2019
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“Sabbath” is Theme for Academic Year
August 28, 2019
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School Day Out 2019 in Images
August 27, 2019
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New EMES Playground Uses Natural and Reclaimed Materials
August 22, 2019
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EMS Starts Year with Increased Enrollment
August 15, 2019
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Choir Alumni Make Music for Romania for Second Time
August 13, 2019
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Everett Brubaker ’10 Takes New Post with Housing Authority
August 2, 2019
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Bridge Funded to Join Two Buildings for One Campus
August 2, 2019
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Faith Formation: A K-12 Experience
July 30, 2019
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Rising Junior Enjoys Summer Intern Experience in JMU Lab
July 19, 2019
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Q&A with Climate Change Podcast Host, Michaela Mast ’13
July 14, 2019
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Alumni Among Experts on Discovery Trip
July 11, 2019
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Discovery Trip is 9th and Last for Barry Darr
July 3, 2019
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Discovery 2019 — Student Reflections
June 24, 2019
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EMS Robotics Program Receives GE Grant
June 5, 2019
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Finding Our Stories: Maria Archer Commencement Address, 2019
June 3, 2019
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Eastern Mennonite School Celebrates 101st Commencement
June 3, 2019
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Fifth Grade Graduation Celebrates Each Student’s Contribution
May 30, 2019
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The Holy Spirit: A Year of Reflection in 2018-19
May 30, 2019
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Record-breaking Season for Track and Field
May 24, 2019
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Keri Mast Named Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
May 21, 2019
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Elementary Music Program Celebrates Song and Play Around the World
May 20, 2019
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More than 250 Students Serve Across Community
May 17, 2019
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Girls Varsity Soccer Season Wraps up with Post Season Play
May 16, 2019
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Dave Bechler Honored by Conference and State-Wide Organizations as Tenure Draws to a Close
May 13, 2019
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Alumni in the Big Apple
May 9, 2019
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Commencement Weekend 2019
May 1, 2019
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Flames Staying on Same Page, Daily News-Record feature
April 29, 2019
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2019 E-term and Explore Week in Photos
April 25, 2019
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Agriculture Production Program Ignites Passion for Conservation
April 23, 2019
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EMHS Biology Students Pursue College-level Independent Research
April 22, 2019
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Auditorium Podium Tells a Story
April 18, 2019
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Elementary Students Lead and Experience a Passion Walk
April 11, 2019
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Chemistry students visit JMU lab
April 11, 2019
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Andrew Gascho Named Athletic Director
April 10, 2019
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EMS Launches New Website
April 9, 2019
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Lynette Mast Named Kindergarten Teacher
April 4, 2019
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Eastern Mennonite Middle School Presents Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
April 4, 2019
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Purchase a Brick to Build a Bridge
April 3, 2019
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Board, Staff and Donors Bless Building
April 2, 2019
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Creating a School Culture with Dignity for All
March 25, 2019
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Ryan Eshleman-Robles Named Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
March 21, 2019
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Applicants Welcome for Discovery Program
March 17, 2019
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EMS Meets Move-in Goal for Elementary Building
March 11, 2019
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Boys Varsity Basketball Record-Breaking Season Goes to the State Final
March 4, 2019
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Elementary Enjoys Rubiks Cube Day
March 2, 2019
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Benefits of Fine Arts Education
February 21, 2019
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Summer Learning Creates Lifelong Memories
February 20, 2019
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Rising 6th Grade Parent Breakfast
February 18, 2019
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February 18, 2019
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Senior Class to Present Literari Awards
February 12, 2019
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Permit granted, elementary project moving forward
February 11, 2019
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Seniors Share Appreciation
February 1, 2019
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EMS to Host Screen Schooled Authors
January 28, 2019
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Andry Stutzman Named Tennis Coach
January 28, 2019
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Pre-health Bio Club Learns to Suture
December 6, 2018
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You’re Invited: Christmas Music and Worship
December 3, 2018
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“Book Tasting” Spices Up 8th Grade English
November 27, 2018
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EMS Students Earn College Credit With Robotics Classes
November 7, 2018
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At the Foot of the Tree: Reflections from Pittsburgh
November 5, 2018
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IMAGINE Online Auction to Run Nov. 8 to 15
October 31, 2018
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Dave Bechler Reflects on 22 Years of Coach; Alumni Join Homecoming Celebration
October 30, 2018
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Student-led Spirit Week Raises More Than $2,000 for Community Services Board
October 25, 2018
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History Day to Explore Roman Empire
October 24, 2018
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Eastern Mennonite School Reviews “Brand” and Introduces Revitalized Logo
October 15, 2018
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Circle Continues as Recording Studio is Demolished for Elementary Program
October 4, 2018
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Imagine Yourself at Eastern Mennonite: Visit Nov. 5!
October 2, 2018
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All Welcome to Fall Festival, Oct. 28
October 2, 2018
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Steps Out of ‘Comfort Zone’ lead Nathan Hershberger to Young Alum Award 2018
September 25, 2018
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Peace Dove Puppet Leads Annual Elementary Peace Parade
September 21, 2018
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Why we sing
September 20, 2018
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Faculty and Staff Stories Bring the Spirit Alive During Spiritual Renewal Week
September 20, 2018
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Shaping Lives Through Music, Hostetter Named EMHS Alumnus of the Year
September 13, 2018
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Service, Learning and Vegetables Create Outdoor Classroom
September 12, 2018
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Trisha Blosser Named Eastern Mennonite School Development Officer
September 11, 2018
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Elementary Students Sign Pledge of Nonviolence, Wash Others’ Hands
August 31, 2018
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First graders will study violin or cello at EMS this fall
August 8, 2018
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Maria Archer Named K-8 Principal
July 17, 2018
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Getting Pumped for K-12 PE!
July 16, 2018
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Justin King Named New High School Principal
July 11, 2018
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