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An EMS Faith Formation Hub developed this content to post throughout the school as a reminder of our foundation. Our students are encouraged to grow in relationship with Jesus and to follow Jesus daily in life through attitudes and practice. Our students grow in understanding the process of Biblical discernment by asking questions, practicing spiritual…
The Advancement team does all the things that, well, “advance” the mission of the school! Students, faculty, and staff brought in 739 gifts totaling $150,025 for Christmas Fund Drive this year. Thank you for responding when students reached out by mail, phone and in personal contacts! EMS will join Harrisonburg’s Great Community Give, April 22,…
Ribbon cutting, prayer and building tours on Jan. 28, 2020, marked the completion of a building renovation that gives Eastern Mennonite Elementary School a permanent home. The celebration came a little over 15 years after it first opened in the basement of Lindale Mennonite Church in the fall of 2005. Maria Archer, K-8 principal has…
Each “pathway” has one to five goals with multiple strategies for momentum. Following are examples of implementations toward varied goals. (The full plan is available at: https://www.easternmennonite.org/strategic-plan 1. TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL CULTURE All faculty and staff were divided into one of three “Innovation Hubs” last year for out-of-the-box thinking: Faith Formation, School Culture and Scheduling.…
Strategic plans generally go one of two ways: Onto a shelf where they collect dust, or into the life blood of a living, breathing organization’s story. My vision for our new Strategic Pathways to 2022 is the latter. Our Board of Directors – under the leadership of chair Jeff Shank ’91 – adopted the document…
The “49ers” meet monthly at a local restaurant and will celebrate their 70th anniversary this Homecoming Weekend. Left side, front to back: Avinell Ketterman Weaver, Dorothy Yoder Shank, Charlene Weaver Kiser, Anna Mae Hartman Hostetler, Sarah Godshall Hunsberger. Right side front to back: Lorene Weaver Suter, Esther Kniss Augsburger, Ruth Yoder Martin, Peggy Brackbill Shenk,…
Our K-5 building renovation is nearly move-in ready, thanks to donors who supported our Let the Children Come campaign over the past two years. The building has large airy classrooms, lots of natural light, a kitchen, new offices and entry. “Learning portals” allow students to see building inner workings in a few spots, including space behind…
We said farewell to the following faculty and staff this summer: Dave Bechler – 23 years as Athletic Director (22 as boys varsity basketball coach) Jodi Beachy – 11 years as 5th grade teacher Frances Cedeno – 1.5 years on dining hall team Roy Good – five years as bus driver Hope Graber – 1.5…
These individuals will be recognized for their accomplishments and service to others as part of Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20. Read full coverage of each recipient at easternmennonite.org/news. Alumna of the Year: Lori Snyder ’79 Garrett A passion for racial reconciliation and mentoring young female professionals shapes Lori Garrett’s work as Senior Principal and Director of the…
Eastern Mennonite School welcomed 354 students this fall, up 11 students from the previous year with 94 students in K-5, 100 students in middle school and 160 in high school. “We are thrilled with the high energy and growing diversity of our student body, faculty and staff,” says Paul Leaman, head of school. “Our vision is to be…