East Jordan Public Schools

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EJPS Maple Syrup Open House Friday, April 4th 10-2pm EJ Elementary School Garden As we recover and regroup from our recent Spring storm, join us at the Elementary School for a moment of sweetness and warmth. This Friday, April 4th, from 10 to 2, we'll be in the Happy Heart Garden boiling sap into syrup. It's Sugaring Season! The collection of sap from the Sugar Maple tree and making it into Maple syrup and Maple sugar is an invention of the Anishinaabe, and each year EJPS carries on the tradition with students tapping trees and collecting the sap to process. Students and families are welcome to stop by for a taste of the sweet sap on its way to being syrup, a Springtime tradition since time immemorial. Hope to see you there!

Dear Red Devil Families, Due to the ongoing state of emergency and continued disruptions to power and internet service across our region, East Jordan Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the week, with plans to resume classes on Monday, April 7. We know many families are facing significant challenges right now, and we want to be part of the support system for our community. While we are eager to welcome students back, the logistics of safely and effectively reopening—particularly with technology and communication systems still down—remain a hurdle we need a little more time to address. In the meantime, we will be offering the following support services: Free lunches will be available at the East Jordan Middle High School Cafeteria on Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, from 11:30AM to 1:00 PM each day. Thursday: Spaghetti and Caesar Salad Friday: Pizza with fruit and vegetables Showers will also be available during these times in the pool locker rooms for anyone who would like to use them. We’ll continue to share updates as we learn more, and we remain hopeful that conditions will improve in the coming days. Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support for one another. Take care, -- Enos M. Bacon III Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools Home of the Red Devils

We will be serving a free meal for all ages today from 11:30 to 1:00pm at East Jordan Middle/High School. We will be offering sandwich meals, bosco sticks, fruit, and vegetables. Please enter through the gym/auditorium entrance.

East Jordan Public Schools will be closed April 2 due to power outages and issues arising from them. Please be safe and we will keep you posted on future developments.

East Jordan Public Schools will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather. Please be safe and warm. We will give an update for practices after reassessing tomorrow morning. Thank you.

East Jordan Public Schools Earns Silver Innovation Recognition for School Safety Excellence East Jordan Public Schools has been recognized with the Silver Innovation Award by CrisisGo for our commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness. Adopting new systems always comes with challenges, but our staff has embraced CrisisGo’s technology to strengthen our ability to respond in critical moments. A tool is only as effective as the people using it, and this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in making safety a priority for our students, staff, and community. At EJPS, student safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a commitment. This recognition reflects the collective effort of our school family, parents, and community in ensuring that our schools remain safe and secure environments for learning. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in making this possible. This is something to be proud of.

Just a reminder we do not have school tomorrow, Friday, March 21.School resumes Tuesday, April 1. Have a safe and restful spring break! https://secure.smore.com/n/710sx

East Jordan Public Schools will be closed due to inclement weather. Be safe if you must travel.

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Our elementary school Book Fair was once again, a great success! Thanks to our wonderful students, staff, families and community members! We are so grateful for all your support. Also a huge thank you to Mrs. Gee and her volunteers for always doing such a wonderful job decorating and running the book fair.

All of our elementary school students received a free new book and bookmark from Mrs. Gee who purchased these books from our scholastic earnings! Just in time for March is Reading Month!

Thanks to a Malpass mini grant that Mrs. Gee received, she brought to our elementary school Magician Baffling Bill. He did an amazing magic show for all our elementary students and staff. The students had a blast and enjoyed seeing Gus the bunny! It was so good to see the students really engaged and enjoying the show!

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Be sure to join in on the fun tonight at the boys basketball game. JV starts at 6pm followed by the Varsity game. It is also the last home game of the season for boys and senior boys will be celebrated!

The Eat the Rainbow Challenge at EJES continues! Orange you glad? The challenge is a way to encourage us all to eat delicious fruits and veggies that make up the colors of a rainbow. Colorful fruits and vegetables contain disease-fighting, health-boosting nutrients! This week… Opt for Orange & Yellow! Wednesdays during the Challenge are ETR Count Days! Students who eat a serving of the featured foods (like yellow peppers, cantelope, carrots) will be awarded tickets and entered into a drawing for weekly prizes! Students who bring their lunch can participate too!

Congratulations to Mr. Matthew Hamilton -- for receiving the NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence! What an honor to receive this prestigious award in the company of so many fantastic teachers. While it may be humbling to him and a surprise, those of us who know him -- we get it! Way to represent Mr. Hamilton. Red Devil Proud!

Dear East Jordan Families and Students, I couldn’t be more excited to share some incredible news—our very own Matt Hamilton will be honored at the NEA Foundation Gala this Friday, February 14th at 7:30 PM! Matt will be in Washington, D.C., to accept the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence, a tremendous recognition of his dedication and impact on our students, school, and community. During the event, a special video will highlight Matt’s passion, his work, and the amazing students of East Jordan Public Schools. We will also find out which of the five Horace Mann Award recipients will be named this year’s NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence! Regardless of the outcome, what an honor to be considered for this prestigious award! No matter what happens Friday night, Matt is already a winner in the hearts of all those he has forever changed right here in East Jordan. His hard work and passion have put East Jordan Public Schools on the map, and we couldn’t be prouder to have him represent our community on a national stage. You won’t want to miss this special night—join us in celebrating by watching the livestream on YouTube: 📺 Livestream link: www.youtube.com/@neafoundation 🎥 Event Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPRnfOwfJSw Let’s rally behind Matt and show our support for this well-deserved recognition! Red Devil Proud! Best, Enos M. Bacon III Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools