IMPACT REPORT

Because of you, our community remains vibrant! This past school year, your generosity empowered 361 students to discover a deep sense of belonging and resilience at Eastern Mennonite School.

From the classroom to the field or stage, your gifts actively cultivate hope in an ever-changing world.

With gratitude for our shared hope,

Dr. Paul Leaman
Head of School
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Paul Leaman
Paul Leaman, named high school principal in 2003, and head of school 2005 to present

Highlights from the 25-26 School Year

361 K-12 students | 77 faculty and staff | 52 faith communities

4,255 active alumni | 875 donors | $906,112 in gifts

VISION

EMS aspires to embody the love of Jesus as a learning community where every student belongs, thrives, and joins God’s work in the world.

MISSION

EMS, with home and church, invites students to faith in Jesus Christ, academic excellence, personal integrity, and compassionate service.

STATEMENT OF BELONGING

At Eastern Mennonite School our commitment to faith compels us to create spaces that are inclusive, that treat all members of our community with respect, and that value each individual’s voice, conscience, identities, lived experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate differences, welcome open and meaningful dialogue, and cultivate critical thinking.

Together, we dedicate our actions to working towards peace, equity, and justice in the world around us.

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Our Elementary theme  "Hope in the Wilderness: Learning to Be Brave” underscored our commitment to resilience.

Your support funds the specialized curriculum, intentional spaces, and faculty training that equip our youngest learners navigate challenges with courage.

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Be inspired by this EMES Story.

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Genuine care for students’ well-being is the cornerstone of an EMS education. Mentors like Jodi Nisly '91 Hertzler embody this philosophy.

Donors give students access to this individualized care through tuition assistance. Students benefit from personalized guidance.

Read this article in TODAY here.

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We express our deepest gratitude to Larry Martin (MS), Patsy Seitz (HS), and Susan Stoltzfus (ES), as they transition to their next chapters.

Your gifts protect the strong foundation they built, ensuring their legacy carries forward.

Read our faculty tribute. 

Strengthening the EMS Student Experience