Easthampton Public Schools

Don't forget about FREE Summer Meals! Breakfast and Lunch are served at Mountain View School for all children ages 0-18, no sign up or registration required. Just show up and enjoy a free meal!

Any adult can bring children to MVS for a meal, a babysitter, grandparent, neighbor or friend! Older students do not need an adult with them to get a meal.

Adults accompanying youth can purchase a breakfast or lunch meal to eat with them.
Adult Breakfast is $2.14
Adult Lunch is $4.00
Sides, such as french fries, fruits or vegetables are $1.00 plus tax
Cash only

No meals will be served July 3rd, due to the holiday. Mountain View School Easthampton High School Eagles

Please take note of the heat expected this week, and take extra precautions! The cooling center at the Safety Complex will be open 24/7 beginning Wednesday. Be sure to check on your neighbors & stay hydrated! Mountain View School Easthampton High School Eagles

Easthampton, MA- The National Weather Service has outlined some oppressive heat and humidity for this week. Extreme heat can be dangerous and even life-threatening if proper precautions are not taken. To ensure everyone has access to a cool area during these times, the City of Easthampton will be establishing a cooling area at the Easthampton Public Safety Complex located at 32 Payson Avenue. The cooling area will be available to the public from Wednesday through Sunday, 24 hours. Space is available inside the main lobby to accommodate individuals needing refuge from the environmental elements. Face coverings will be available for individuals who wish to have one. The cooling area will have drinking water for those using the facility.

Additional information to follow during extreme heat situations is as follows:
- Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle. Even with the windows cracked open, interior temperatures can rise almost 20°F within 10 minutes.
- Slow down and avoid strenuous activity.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colors reflect heat and sunlight and help maintain normal body temperature.
- Drink plenty of water — even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine. If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink, ask how much you should drink during hot weather.
- Eat well-balanced, light, regular meals.
- Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. Do not leave pets outside for extended periods of time.
- If you must be outdoors, limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening hours. Try to rest often in shady areas so your body temperature will have a chance to recover. Use sunscreen with a high SPF and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
- If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Use fans to stay cool and avoid using your stove and oven. Consider spending time in air-conditioned public spaces, such as schools, libraries, theaters, and other community facilities.
- On hot days, more people cool off around bodies of water. Playing in and around water can increase the risk of drowning.
- Know the symptoms of and watch out for heat-related illnesses. Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies.

Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions, those who may need additional assistance, and those who may not have air conditioning.

The City of Easthampton encourages everyone to stay safe and to please use these resources if needed during these times. Thank you.

In honor of Juneteenth, Easthampton Public Schools will be closed on June 19th, 2026.

Juneteenth is known as America's second independence day, the longstanding commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

VIDEO: The String Queens | "'Til Victory is Won" (Patriotic Medley)
https://youtu.be/DUrT0XhoppE?si=cjtwbmqg6rQcpgZC
Appropriately bookended with quotes from "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," this medley tells a story of freedom, hope, heritage, culture, tension and triumph. The medley, which also features "Battle Hymn of the Republic and America the Beautiful," was influenced by Negro spirituals, gospel, soul, classical, and even bluegrass genres.

Learn more:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-juneteenth-us-second-independence-day-federal-holiday-180978015/

Free Summer Meal Program starts on June 29th! Check out details at the link below.
Also! Check out other free programs at Easthampton Public Library and Millside Park happening in Easthampton this summer!

FREE Summer Meals, Library Programs & World Cup Viewing! Good afternoon EHS Families! Happy almost summer! This summer, we encourage all families and teens to take advantage of the free programs, food and activities that are happening in Easthampton! Ou...

Are you a River Valley Co-Op member? Consider voting to support our Easthampton Music Boosters for the Change for Change program!
You can vote at this link: https://rivervalley.coop/community/co-op-change-for-change-program

Our Mountain View PTO is also a nominee for July! There are so many great organizations to choose from!

TAKE THREE! We're excited to announce that the Easthampton Music Boosters were nominated once again for the River Valley Co-Op's "Change for Change" Program and we're hoping the third time's the charm (after being close to getting the most votes twice this spring)! What an amazing celebration this would be of our district's music programs remaining safe with the recent override vote - and a chance to grow and expand our offerings in the year to come!! ALL VOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 8 PM ON JUNE 21st.

Here's the link to vote: https://rivervalley.coop/community/co-op-change-for-change-program

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Congratulations to Easthampton High School Graduates in the Class of 2026! Easthampton High School Eagles

View the graduation ceremony at the link below.

Easthampton High School Commencement Exercises June 5, 2026 @ 6pm Easthampton, MA High Schools graduation is on June 5th starting at ...

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans. We honor and uplift the Jewish members of our Easthampton school community a...

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans.

Jewish American Heritage Month Spotlight:

Emma Lazarus was a Jewish American author, activist and poet, most famous for her 1883 poem, "The New Colossus," inspired by and now installed on the Statue of Liberty. Learn more about Emma Lazarus in the video below, and share the poem with your family! What does this poem mean to you?

The New Colossus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

The Emma Lazarus Project The Emma Lazarus Project is a three year multi-faceted initiative that explores the story of Emma Lazarus, a fifth-generation American Jew caught in an impor...

Earlier this month, Easthampton Public Schools students, families, staff, Superintendent Balch, school committee members, and city councilors marched together in the Hampshire County Pride Parade. Despite the rain, more than 40 participants marched proudly down Main St. in Northampton, waving flags, handing out stickers, and high-fiving Easthampton neighbors and spectators along the route. Thank you for your support!

LGBTQIA+ students, families, and staff are an important part of our school community. At Easthampton Public Schools, we believe that all students and families should feel welcome, respected, and known. Happy Pride!

Thank you and congratulations to our dedicated educators for 15, 20, and 25+ years of service to our Easthampton School Community!

Teacher Recognition: 15+, 20+, and 25+ Years of Service Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication our educators bring to our schools and community every single day. We are especially proud to recognize Easthampto...