Congratulations 8th Grade Students

On May 17, 8th Grade students graduated from EMS.  We wish the best of luck to our

graduates.  Have a wonderful summer!

 



7th and 8th Grade Band Concert

 

  On May 15, the 7th & 8th Grade Band performed in the EMS gymnasium. 

5th Graders Graduate from D.A.R.E.

5th Graders at EMS graduated from D.A.R.E. on May 14th.  The students were lucky enough to meet Bullet, the canine police dog and his owner, Sergeant Smith.  

Congratulations, graduates!

 

P.T.O. Walk-a-Thon a Huge Success

Thank you to all the students, parents, and community for your amazing support of our P.T.O. Walk-a-Thon this year!  Over $5,400 was raised! 



FCA Olympics at EMS

On Thursday, May 10, 7th and 8th grade FCA members enjoyed an evening of fun-filled Olympics in the EMS gym. 

 



5th Graders Learn From a Blacksmith



To supplement learning about Colonial Life in America, the 5^th grade students had the opportunity to watch blacksmithing first hand.  Guest blacksmiths Mr. Hohulin and Mr. Sloter came to the school and talked about the importance of blacksmithing during colonial times and showed students how blacksmiths made various items like nails and arrowheads.

Houston! We Have Lift Off!

Mr. Wear's 6th Grade Science students enjoyed a day out in the sun experimenting with their homemade rockets.  Some had great success, while others were just fun to make!  Way to go, 6th graders!

 



The EMS 5^th grade went to the Peoria Chiefs baseball game on Tuesday, April 24^th to celebrate their success in DARE.  The Chiefs won the game with a score of 6 – 2.



EMS Student Council Members Attend Conference



Some members of the EMS Student Council attended the IAJHSC conference in Springfield, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, April 20^th and 21^st.  They listened to guest speakers, attended leadership workshops, and met students from across Illinois.  Over 1,000 student council members attended from across the state.

Front row (l to r):  Baylee Baxter, Carraghan Charlton, Alexis Manning, Jaden Rieke

Back row (l to r):  Keaton Greene, Luke Lockart, Miles Danner, Aaron Leman

Photoshop Class Visits Eureka Apostolic Nursing Home

Ms. Pyle, EMS Art teacher, and her Photoshop class visited the Eureka Apostolic Nursing Home on March 28. Accompanying each student was a personally designed Easter card for the 22 residents of the Alzheimer’s unit. Students thoroughly enjoyed baking cupcakes, playing bingo and the piano, and having great conversations with the residents.

 



Congratulations, Mr. Schaidle!

Congratulations to Mr. John Schaidle for collecting his 100th Career Dual Meet victory at EMS!  Way to go, Coach!

EMS Boy's and Girl's Track 2012

Congratulations to all EMS Track participants.  The season has gotten off to an outstanding start!