Thursday Announcements...........Student Council points are due tomorrow..........12:15PM FCA Meeting (Mr. Troutt's Rm)..........3:15PM Scholastic Bowl Practice.........3:30 - 5:30PM Drama Club (EHS).........4:15PM Volleyball vs. Peoria Christian (Home)...

Student Council Hosts Breakfast for Staff

November 22, 2013

The EMS Student Council hosted a breakfast for their "Secret Staff Member" today.  In honor of National Education Week, the Student Council members provided gifts every day for their Secret Staff Member and then revealed themselves at the breakfast.  
On behalf of the EMS staff, thank you to all of our awesome Student Council Members!




The EMS Pep Band Debut

EMS debuted its new Pep Band Tuesday night under the direction of Miss Denise Yonker!
What a great addition to the Girl's Basketball game!
Great job, Hornets!


7th and 8th Grade Boy's Basketball

November 13, 2013

The 7th and 8th Grade Boy's Basketball teams started off their season last week with the EMS Tip-Off Tournament.  The 7th Grade Boys won the tourney and the 8th Grade Boys took 2nd place.
Congrats to both teams and best of luck this season!





Celebrating Veteran's Day

On November 11, there will be no school at EMS in honor of our country's veterans.  At EMS we honor our own veterans, Mr. Bill Troutt - United States Navy, and Mr. John Schaidle - United States Army for their service to our country.

Happy Veteran's Day!


5th Grade Market a Huge Success

November 8, 2013

The 5th Grade Market was a huge success raising over $1,200.  All proceeds go to St. Jude in honor of Travis Smith.  Thank you to all who made this such a success!




Girl's Basketball Is Going Strong at EMS


The 7th and 8th Grade Girl's Basketball Teams are going strong so far this season, both with a 12 - 2 record.  Way to go, Lady Hornets!



Student Council at EMS

The EMS Student Council has been busy so far this year.  Stay tuned for many more activities and announcements coming from them soon!



6th Graders go to Miller Park Zoo

The 6th Graders recently took a trip to the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois as part of their science animal research project.  A variety of animals were on display that day!








Cross Country Runners Shine at State

Monday, October 21

Congratulations to Emma Argo and Matt Zacharias for their fine showing at the State 
Cross Country Meet. Out of almost 200 of the best runners in the state, Emma placed 
28th overall and Matt placed 32nd. 

Homecoming Week

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Homecoming, a set on Flickr.

Homecoming Week at EMS

October 7, 2013

Homecoming Week started off with "Dress Like a Crayon" today.  Other spirit days this week include:

Tuesday:  Crazy Hat Day
Wednesday:  Super Hero/Villian Day (no masks)
Thursday:  Sports Team Day - College or Pro
Friday:  Green and White Day