Erie's Public Schools

FAMILIES WHO REGISTERED TO ATTEND AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION BUT DID NOT PICK UP STANDARD SCHOOL ATTIRE: We are at Strong Vincent until 1 p.m. today and again from 4-6 p.m. today.

Parents/guardians who REGISTERED before July 24 to attend any one of our five recent parent engagement sessions: If you were not able to attend and did not pick up your bag of standard school attire for your child(ren), you have TWO more opportunities to do so:

*Today, Friday, Aug. 14 from 4-6 p.m.
*Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

All pickups will take place at Strong Vincent Middle School, 1330 West Eighth St. Families should come to the back doors of the school off Weschler Avenue.

If you can't pick up clothing on one of these dates, please designate someone to do so on your behalf. ALL CLOTHING that is not picked up by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19 will be collected so that it can be distributed to schools throughout the district for students in need.

Please note: These pickup dates are for families who REGISTERED to attend one of the five engagement sessions, not families who scanned QR codes and filled out forms DURING the sessions. We know there may be more families who are interested/in need of standard school attire, and will announce any future distribution efforts/events through district communication channels, including ParentSquare. We continue to work with community partners to help provide the wraparound supports that our students and families need.

📅Mark your calendars!

Erie's Juneteenth Celebration & Booker T. Washington Center present the End of the Summer Back to School Jam on Sunday, August 23rd, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium!

This free event includes free CLEAR backpacks filled with school supplies, resource booths, free food, entertainment, a kids zone, and prizes/giveaways. Children must be present to receive a backpack.

📧 For more info, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Don't miss out — let's get our kids ready for the new school year!

Reminder - your first opportunity for missed pickup is today!

Miss your parent engagement session? We've got you covered!

Parents/guardians who REGISTERED before July 24 to attend any one of our five recent parent engagement sessions: If you were not able to attend and did not pick up your bag of standard school attire for your child(ren), you have THREE more opportunities to do so:
*This Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
*This Friday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
*Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

All pickups will take place at Strong Vincent Middle School, 1330 West Eighth St. Families should come to the back doors of the school off Weschler Avenue.

If you can't pick up clothing on one of these dates, please designate someone to do so on your behalf.

Please note: These pickup dates are for families who REGISTERED to attend one of the five engagement sessions, not families who filled out interest forms during the sessions. We know there may be more families who are interested/in need of standard school attire, and will announce any future distribution efforts/events through district communication channels, including ParentSquare. We continue to work with community partners to help provide the wraparound supports that our students and families need.

Miss your parent engagement session? We've got you covered!

Parents/guardians who REGISTERED before July 24 to attend any one of our five recent parent engagement sessions: If you were not able to attend and did not pick up your bag of standard school attire for your child(ren), you have THREE more opportunities to do so:
*This Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
*This Friday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
*Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

All pickups will take place at Strong Vincent Middle School, 1330 West Eighth St. Families should come to the back doors of the school off Weschler Avenue.

If you can't pick up clothing on one of these dates, please designate someone to do so on your behalf.

Please note: These pickup dates are for families who REGISTERED to attend one of the five engagement sessions, not families who filled out interest forms during the sessions. We know there may be more families who are interested/in need of standard school attire, and will announce any future distribution efforts/events through district communication channels, including ParentSquare. We continue to work with community partners to help provide the wraparound supports that our students and families need.

🧑‍🎓During this , please consider donating to the Foundation for Erie's Public Schools. FEPS works to engage students, parents, teachers, alumni and the broader community in the success of YOUR Erie's Public Schools. Connecting private resources with student and teacher needs to create exceptional educational opportunities for students? THAT'S !

Hey, we know this stellar student-athlete! Way to represent EPS and Erie High Royals, DeOnna Chatfield! 💜💛

Welcome Deonna Chatfield to Team Pennsylvania for the inaugural Ohio vs. Pennsylvania Wrestling All Star Duals! 🔵🔥

The Erie, Pennsylvania native is officially joining the Team Pennsylvania Girls Open Division lineup at 170 pounds. Deonna placed second at the Ohio Tournament of Champions, took first at the Cedar Point High School Girls Team Duals, and earned a podium finish at the GLOW Tournament 🤼‍♀️🏆

Deonna adds another proven competitor to Team Pennsylvania and is ready to represent the Keystone State when Ohio and Pennsylvania collide this October 👀💥

⏳ More athlete announcements are on the way!

Thank you, Erie, for showing up at our recent parent engagement sessions aimed at explaining two new important policies regarding standard dress attire and electronic devices. You packed our sessions at the John F. Kennedy Center and the Martin Luther King Center- Bayfront NATO, Inc., showing us once again how committed you are to being partners with us in your children's success. A very special "thank you" to the students who absolutely ROCKED the runway, showing off their creativity and individuality, and to Angela McNair for helping bring the styles to life. More photos coming!

Please consider donating during Erie Gives Day on Tuesday, at eriegives.org. Search Foundation for Erie’s Public Schools, and notate Every Student Ready for your donation toward school attire for our students!