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Congratulations to all of our 9th-11th grade student artists in the 3D Art class, taught by Ms. Pawlus!

Teachers, staff and our superintendent cast votes for their favorite pieces! Don't these all look delicious!?

Here's a short video of all of the student artist creations! Enjoy!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026.
• The C Block exam will go from 7:55 - 9:25; the D Block exam will be from 9:30-11:00. Students that finish early may not go to another space in the building, and the 10-minute class cut rule is still in effect.
• Lunch is available from 11:00-11:20.
• Students may be dismissed at 11:00 or 11:20, but there are no buses until 2:00 today.
• If you need to stay until 2:00, you can go to the library or be with any adult in the building.
• The Tech Department is collecting Chromebooks & chargers in the hallway outside the main office today and Monday. As soon as you no longer need your CB for academics, please turn it in so that it can get updated over the summer. If you do not turn it in, you will not get a new one in the fall.
• No school tomorrow for the Juneteenth holiday.
• Monday, 6/22 is a full day of school and attendance is expected. We will run a half-day schedule in the morning, a whole-school lunch, then activities in the afternoon. Parent/caregiver notes must be provided for any early dismissals.
• Tuesday, 6/23 is the last day; it’s a half-day and is reserved for attendance and exam make-ups.
• Students taking AP Stats in the fall should pick up a summer packet from Dr. Checa before the end of the year.
• Students taking AP Calculus, there is a packet of summer work in the main office. Please pick it up before you leave.
• Any student who signed up for AP US History for next year should check the new Google Classroom or see Ms. Dadmun for your summer assignment!
• The City of Easthampton is looking for lifeguards for the summer. Applicants must be over 16, completed 10th grade, have Advanced Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR. Apply at Human Resources at 50 Payson Avenue.
• And your friendly reminder of the day is… Monday’s attendance counts.
• Lunch
• Birthdays: None today. On Saturday, Wyatt Baskin & Jayden Gonzalez
• DFTBA!

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
• In a few minutes, teachers will begin the A Block final exam. If students finish early, they are not allowed to go to some other space in the building—like the library or the gym. Students may take breaks, but the 10-minute CC rule is still in effect. The A Block exam will end at 9:25.
• The B Block exam will be from 9:30-11:00.
• Lunch is available from 11:00-11:20.
• Students may be dismissed at 11:00 or 11:20, but there are no buses until 2:00 today.
• 10th grade CTEC students, the CTEC bus will leave at 11:20 today.
• Tomorrow, students will report directly to their C Block class, and we will run the same schedule for C & D block final exams.
• 9th & 11th grade CTEC students stay here tomorrow morning to take their C & D Block exams.
• 10th grade CTEC students do not need to be at EHS tomorrow morning, but you still have CTEC in the afternoon. Again, your bus will leave EHS at 11:20.
• The Tech Department will collect Chromebooks in the hallway outside the main office today, tomorrow, and Monday. As soon as you no longer need your CB for academics, please turn it in so that it can get updated over the summer. If you do not turn it in, you will not get a new one in the fall.
• No school on Friday for the Juneteenth holiday.
• Monday, 6/22 is a full day of school and attendance is expected. We will run a half-day schedule in the morning, a whole-school lunch, then activities in the afternoon. Parent/caregiver notes must be provided for any early dismissals.
• Tuesday, 6/23 is the last day; it’s a half-day and is reserved for attendance and exam make-ups.
• Students taking AP Stats in the fall should pick up a summer packet from Dr. Checa before the end of the year.
• Any student who signed up for AP US History for next year should check the new Google Classroom or see Ms. Dadmun for your summer assignment!
• The City of Easthampton is looking for lifeguards for the summer. Applicants must be over 16, completed 10th grade, have Advanced Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR. Apply at Human Resources at 50 Payson Avenue.
• And your friendly reminder of the day is… Once again: check in on your absences. If you are over 9 in any class, make arrangements to do make-ups before the year is over. You can make up 5 absences.
• Lunch
• Birthdays: Otto Koen & Mr. Wojcik
• DFTBA!

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
• Tomorrow morning, students will report to their A Block, staff will play the morning announcements first thing, and then the A Block final exam period will begin at 7:55 and go to 9:25. Students will then go to B Block, and the B block exam will go from 9:30-11:00. Students then may stay for lunch or be dismissed, although there are no buses until 2:00. Students may stay in the building if they are with an adult to do either attendance makeup or academic work.
• On Thursday, students will report directly to their C Block class, and we will run the same schedule for C & D block final exams.
• 9th & 11th grade CTEC students go to CTEC on Wednesday, but stay here on Thursday morning to take their C & D Block exams. Tomorrow will be your last day of CTEC.
• 10th grade CTEC students go to CTEC on both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. You do not need to be here on Thursday during the C & D exams. Your bus will leave EHS at 11:20 so you have time to eat lunch. Thursday will be your last CTEC day.
• No school on Friday for the Juneteenth holiday.
• Monday, 6/22 is a full day of school and attendance is expected. We will run a half-day schedule in the morning, a whole-school lunch, then activities in the afternoon. Parent/caregiver notes must be provided for any early dismissals.
• Tuesday, 6/23 is the last day; it’s a half-day and is reserved for attendance and exam make-ups.
• The Tech Department will collect Chromebooks in the hallway outside the main office on Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday. As soon as you no longer need your CB for academics, please turn it in so that it can get updated over the summer. If you do not turn it in, you will not get a new one in the fall.
• Students taking AP Stats in the fall should pick up a summer packet from Dr. Checa before the end of the year.
• Any student who signed up for AP US History for next year should check the new Google Classroom or see Ms. Dadmun for your summer assignment!
• And your friendly reminder of the day is… Check in on your absences. If you are over 9 in any class, make arrangements to do make-ups before the year is over. You can make up 5 absences.
• Lunch
• Birthdays: None today, but yesterday was Timber’s birthday. Timber is Milo Wadleigh’s tiny blue & white stuffed animal.
• DFTBA!

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Monday, June 15, 2026.
• On Wednesday we will have A & B block final exams; C & D final exams are on Thursday. The schedule got reposted on Parent Square yesterday.
o All students are expected to be here for the final exam periods.
o When the exam periods are over at 11:00, students can stay to eat lunch or they can leave.
o There will be no buses until 2:00 on both days.
o If you are staying in the building after exams, you must be with an adult.
• No school on Friday for the Juneteenth holiday.
• Monday, 6/22 is a full day of school and attendance is expected. We will run a half-day schedule in the morning, a whole-school lunch, then activities in the afternoon. Parent/caregiver notes must be provided for any early dismissals.
• Tuesday, 6/23 is the last day; it’s a half-day and is reserved for attendance and exam make-ups.
• Students taking AP Stats in the fall should pick up a summer packet from Dr. Checa before the end of the year.
• Any student who signed up for AP US History for next year should check the new Google Classroom or see Ms. Dadmun in room 204 for your summer assignment!
• And your friendly reminder of the day is… If you are over 9 absences in any class, you are at risk of losing credit for that class. You can make up 5 absences, so if you have 10 to 14 absences, please make sure you are planning to make up absences by staying after school with your teacher. Wednesday and Thursday afternoon are good times to stay after.
• Lunch
• Birthdays: None today
• DFTBA!

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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! We were told that we were *very* close to earning the top votes the last two times we were in the running this past spring - so let's make it happen this time around! 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:

Change for Change - Natural Foods Western MA - Community Farm Produce Western MA Round-up at the register A little change can make a big difference! Each time you shop at River Valley Co-op, a cashier will ask if you’d like to donate to Change for Change.

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Friday, June 12, 2026.
• The results from the 9th grade election area as follows:
o Aurelia Smith is the Vice President
o Nathan Merrill is the President
• The 10th grade results were not made available to me as yet.
• The 10th grade academic awards ceremony will begin shortly after these announcements, and the 9th grade ceremony will start at about 10:00. Please wait for voice announcements to report to the auditorium.
• A & B block exams will be next Wednesday, 6/17; C & D exams will be on Thursday, 6/18.
o All students are expected to be here for the final exam periods.
o When the exam periods are over at 11:00, students can stay to eat lunch or they can leave, but there are no buses until 2:00.
o If you are staying in the building after exams, you must be with an adult.
• D & D meets today after school in the library.
• Any student who signed up for AP US History for next year should check the new Google Classroom or see Ms. Dadmun in room 204 for your summer assignment!
• And your friendly reminder of the day is… Shout out to all of our officer candidates for choosing to serve your school community. It’s a lot of work and not a lot of glory. Your commitment is greatly appreciated.
• Lunch
• Birthdays: None today; Saturday, Lily O’Connell, William Norman, & Mr. Miller; Sunday, Khloie Hale
• DFTBA!

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Thursday, June 11, 2026.
• 9th grade class officer elections will be today at the start of C Block—the last period of the day.
• 10th grade elections will be right after that at 1:00.
• The 11th grade elections will be tomorrow at 8:00, followed by the 11th grade academic awards ceremony.
• 10th grade academic awards will be at 9:15 tomorrow, and 9th grade at 10:00.
• Let’s talk about final exams:
o A & B block exams will be next Wednesday, 6/17; C & D exams will be on Thursday.
o All students are expected to be here for the final exam periods.
o Exam periods will be 90 minutes long and will end 11:00.
o At 11:00, students can stay to eat lunch or they can leave.
o There are no buses until 2:00.
o Students may stay to be with a teacher to do attendance makeups or academic work.
• Cooking Club will meet today in room 202, Model UN, Fitness Club, and Diverse Leaders are meeting as well. Homework help is available in the library and there is a late bus at 4:00.
• Any student who signed up for AP US History for next year should check the new Google Classroom or see Ms. Dadmun in room 204 for your summer assignment!
• 9th grade students that participated in student-led conferences last week: there is a brief feedback survey in your email. Please take a couple of minutes to fill it out. Thank you!
• And your friendly reminder of the day is… Shout out to all of our officer candidates that will be delivering speeches today. Standing up in front of your peers and asking them to vote for you is incredibly difficult. It takes a lot of courage. So, as you listen to your classmates deliver their speeches today, remember and respect that.
• Lunch
• Birthdays: Trevor Cote & Emmet Sturm
• DFTBA!

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Here is the video for the graduation ceremony last Friday. Giant thank you to our friends at Easthampton Media!

Easthampton High School Graduation 2026 Easthampton, MA High School Graduation was held on June 5th, outsid...

Take a moment and read through these letters of appreciation from the group of international teachers that visited EHS last week. It says a lot about our community! It's also fun to see the countries that were represented!

THANK YOU, EHS
for your hospitality

Asslema (hello) from Tunisia. I felt so honored to be invited to
Easthampton High School. I appreciate your friendliness and patience answering all our questions. I loved how you welcomed us with the lovely students in front of the building. I wish you more and more success in what you do. From the bottom of the heart Shokran (Thank you)

Dear Easthampton team. I would like to thank you for such a nice stay at your school. Everything was well-planned and neatly achieved according to the schedule. Congratulations on the great job you are doing, and I personally felt astonished by the
“We the people” project. I would love to share that with the teachers back in Uruguay and show them how engaged students can be in building their future.
Warm regards,
Verónica Velázquez from Uruguay

Dear Easthampton High School community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for welcoming us so warmly into your institution. My name is Lizeth Carola Condori Gutierrez, and I am an educator from Bolivia. Getting to see your classrooms and experiencing your educational environment truly made a profound impact on me. Even though my country faces the challenges of being part of the developing world, seeing your dedication has filled me with immense strength and hope. You have deeply inspired me, and I return home with a renewed conviction that our educational system can evolve and improve. Thank you for showing us what is possible and for being a beacon of inspiration for my own teaching journey.
❤💛💚

Dear Team Easthampton,
Thank you so much for your hospitality and for sharing your expertise with us. Particularly the students who gave us guided tours and answered all our questions. Sincerely, Maliha Ghazanfar
(Pakistan)

Dear Easthampton community,
Thanks for receiving us last week! Every aspect of the day was exceptionally well organized, from the sweet welcome at your doors to the very last detail at the end. I am impressed by the kindness, enthusiasm, and hospitality shown by both the
students and teachers. A special thank you goes to Kelley, whose outstanding work and dedication ensured that everything ran smoothly. The teacher we would all like to have in our schools!
The positive atmosphere we saw throughout the school is a reflection of the commitment and passion of your entire community. Please continue the excellent work you are doing! I am sure that the care, professionalism, and spirit of collaboration that
we experienced are truly making a difference in the lives of your students.
Sebastián, from Argentina.

Dear Principal, teachers, and students of Easthampton High School,
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible welcome and attention you gave us during our visit. From the moment I walked through your doors, I felt truly valued, as if I were an important and integral part of your school community. That
feeling of comfort and belonging meant more to me than words can express. I was especially grateful for the full tour of your school. It was wonderful to see your classrooms, walk through your hallways, and most of all, to meet your students. I truly enjoyed talking with them, hearing their thoughts, and seeing how engaged they are in their own learning. What impressed me the most was seeing how your students conduct real research. It is not just an assignment for them. It is a serious intellectual effort. That kind of deep, meaningful work takes incredible dedication, time, and perseverance. I can only imagine how proud your school must be of its students. You should be. They are doing remarkable things.
I also want to say how much I admired the emphasis on public speaking. Watching your students express their ideas clearly, confidently, and respectfully was inspiring. That skill will serve them for a lifetime, no matter what path they choose. It is clear that your
school does not just teach subjects; you teach students how to think, how to speak, and how to show up in the world. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable and welcome. I left your school with new ideas, new friends, and a full heart. Visiting Easthampton High School was one of the highlights of my time in the United States. With warmest regards and sincere thanks,
Valentina Piurveeva from Russia

Thank you for welcoming us to Easthampton High School. As an educator from Armenia, I appreciated the opportunity to learn about your school community, meet your students and teachers, and observe your educational practices. Your hospitality and
openness made our visit both meaningful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Kristine Avetisyan from Armenia
❤🧡💙

Dear Easthampton community,
I would like to sincerely thank you for the warm welcome during our visit. The organization of the day was outstanding, and we felt supported and well taken care of from beginning to end. Your hospitality made our experience both comfortable and meaningful.
For me, one of the highlights of our visit was the opportunity to hear directly from students and staff about their routines at the school. Their openness, honesty and willingness to answer our questions provided valuable insights into the American education system and enriched our learning tremendously. We are grateful for the time, effort and thoughtfulness that went into hosting us. Thank you for sharing your school community with us and for contributing to such a memorable and educational experience.
Sincerely,
Constanza Pozo del Carpio from Chile
❤

Dear Easthampton community,
I would like to thank you all for your kind hospitality. I had such a great experience there, and I am impressed by everything! What I love the most is the school tour with the students, they are the best hosts ever! They didn't hesitate to assist us and answered all the questions nicely! Also, the teacher circle activity was also amazing, it was great to talk to the teachers and administrators. We’ve learned a lot, and thank you once again for your warm welcome and for your time. I truly appreciate this precious opportunity!. Khop Khun Ka (Thank you in Thai)
Warm regards,
Adeelah, Thailand

Dear Easthampton community,
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your school. I was truly inspired by the student-led tours and the "We the People" project, which beautifully demonstrates how you empower students with teamwork and public speaking skills. It was also deeply moving to see the strong emphasis on mental health, and how the school leadership ensures that every student and teacher feels genuinely "valuable." I am excited to bring this spirit of independence and supportive culture back to my students in Taiwan. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Warm regards,
Wu Li-Syuan (Sophie), Taiwan

Dear Beloved Easthampton Teachers,
Thank you so much for your great hospitality. I was amazed by your school curriculum, leadership, inclusivity, school’s structure, and learning environment. Students led the tour incredibly well. They were intelligent, welcoming, laid back, courageous, and caring.
I have learned so many lessons from your school and took notes of the things I plan to share with colleagues and students in Cambodia. I was also impressed by the school system that gives students a flexible schedule similar to the university curriculum. This
helps students to prepare well for higher education and give them greater responsibility for their learning.
Cheers,
Phany, Cambodia

Dear Principal and Teachers,
I feel the need to express my gratitude to all of you for one of the most inspiring experiences I have ever had as an educator! Your
students’ ethos and exemplary behavior are the biggest proof of your hard work and commitment to their well being. Congratulations!
Ευχαριστούμε πολύ! (Thank you)
Warm regards,
Maria Ntoulaptsi (Greece)

Hello, Easthampton. My name is Ibrahima Tabibou Nadhufou and I come from Comoros. First of all, I would like to thank you for the warm welcome you extended to us. I was impressed by the energy and enthusiasm of the administration, the students, and the teachers alike. What struck me most, however, was the practice of training students to debate profound topics—such as the U.S. Constitution—and the impressive command they demonstrated over the subject matter. It is a model I intend to implement for my own students back home, along with national competitions centered on issues that matter to us and that will help foster a positive mindset. Besides your school is beautiful and again
thank you very much.
Ibrahima Tabibou Nadhufou

Dear Easthampton High School Team,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to visit your school and
experience your learning environment.One thing that especially impressed me was the respectful and positive relationship between students and teachers. I admired the way students were treated with trust and respect, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for everyone. I was also interested to see the freedom students and teachers have choose to wear. It reflected a culture that values individuality, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.
Thank you again for your kindness and hospitality. Visiting your school was a meaningful experience, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to learn from your community.
Subha from Sri Lanka.