Eastern York Middle School

Eastern York Middle School Principal: Mr. Bill Ackerman
Assistant Principal: Mr. Cory Ilgenfritz York County has been growing at a rapid rate. Eastern is no exception.

Most school districts have experienced some growth and many have initiated some type of building project. Since the 1986-87 school year, our student population has increased by 354 students. By the end of 1995, all of our buildings were over 100% of their rated educational capacity. In 1989, the Eastern York Board of School Directors recognized that this problem would occur in the future and autho

rized a Demographic and Physical Plant Feasibility Study to be undertaken by BASCO Associates in the spring. That action touched off the following series of events. Fall of 1989...The BASCO report was presented to the Board in October of 1989 and recommended the building of a middle school to house grades 6, 7, and 8 in order to take the pressure off of each elementary school by removing grade 6 and reduce overcrowding at the Junior/Senior High School by removing grades 7 and 8. 1990...The district investigated the possibility of building a school through privatization, whereby an independent company would build the building and lease it to the school district. The Pennsylvania Department of Education ruled that this type of an arrangement would violate state laws regarding the construction bidding process. March of 1991...The Board selected the architectural firm of Bradley, Chambers, and Frey, of Lancaster, to begin design of the building. 1992-June of 1993...The project was put "on hold" as district growth slowed drastically. July of 1993...District growth resumed, planning began again, and design of the building was finalized. Spring of 1994...Bid documents were prepared and bid specifications released to interested bidders. October of 1994...Construction began. September of 1995...The building was opened for student use. With the addition of this facility, the district should be able to handle expected growth for the foreseeable future. Further, the middle school has been designed to accommodate an addition of classrooms for 400 students that become necessary.

Today, The Middle invited our HS family, along with the entire maintenance and custodial crew, down to enjoy a good ol' ...
08/26/2026

Today, The Middle invited our HS family, along with the entire maintenance and custodial crew, down to enjoy a good ol' fashioned cookout, and what a rousing success it was! Middle school teachers and staff prepped, grilled, and brought in a variety of delicious offerings to share with our friends "on top of the hill", as they continue to show their resilience and fortitude in the face of unexpected challenges. SPECIAL thanks to Wegmans of Lancaster, who graciously donated all the fresh burgers, hot dogs, buns, and cases of water for the event!
Heck, we had so much fun, maybe this will become an annual event! (minus the weather, please...)
Today was a great day to be a Golden Knight!

08/25/2026

IT'S STILL A GREAT DAY TO BE A KNIGHT!
After adjusting our original opening day plans, we were proud to officially welcome back our entire Eastern York staff this morning with a special gathering at the middle school!

It was a great morning to welcome our newest Golden Knights, recognize staff members for their years of dedicated service, and come together as one team as we prepare for another great year serving the students and families of Eastern York.

The past few days may have changed our plans, but they certainly haven’t changed who we are or what we’re here to do. It’s a GREAT DAY to be a Golden Knight!

Welcome to the Middle, Madison!
08/14/2026

Welcome to the Middle, Madison!

We are excited to introduce the Eastern York community to Ms. Madison Rambler! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Madison will be joining the team at Canadochly Elementary and Eastern York Middle School as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and we're excited to have her as part of the Eastern York family!

Madison is a graduate of Temple University (Undergraduate) and Lebanon Valley College (Graduate). She enjoys walking her dog (Apollo), working out, shopping, and trying new restaurants!

Here are a few fun facts about Madison:
She is getting married in September!
Her favorite Maple Donut is the Fruity Pebbles donut.
Her first job was at TJ Maxx.
Her favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles.
She coaches an AAU basketball team.
If she had her own podcast, she would love to interview Paige Bueckers.
Her favorite word is "Whaaaaat?" πŸ˜„

We're thrilled to welcome Madison to Eastern York and know she'll make a positive impact on the students and staff at Canadochly and the Middle. Please join us in giving her a warm Eastern York welcome - It's a great DAY to be a KNIGHT!

Welcome to the Middle, Molly! πŸ‘πŸ‘
08/11/2026

Welcome to the Middle, Molly! πŸ‘πŸ‘

We are excited to introduce the Eastern York community to Ms. Molly Vasilko ! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Molly will be joining the team at Eastern York Middle School as the new 8th-grade ELA teacher, and we're excited to have her as part of the Eastern York family!

Molly is a graduate of Saint Francis University (Undergraduate) and Slippery Rock University (Graduate). Outside of school, she enjoys birding, running, and playing video games.

Here are a few fun facts about Molly:
She has a pet Tortoiseshell Cat named Mooshie.
She has run 4 marathons.
She enjoys indie music.
If she could have an unlimited supply of one thing, it would be Nerds Gummy Clusters.
Her favorite animated movie is Encanto.
Molly was inspired by Dr. Neeley! He taught philosophy at Slippery Rock and was incredibly engaging and compassionate. He taught her a lot during her freshman year.

We're thrilled to welcome Molly to Eastern York and know she'll make a positive impact on the students and staff at the Middle. Please join us in giving her a warm Eastern York welcome - It's a great DAY to be a KNIGHT!

08/10/2026

πŸ‘€ Check out these important dates as the start of the year approaches - It's a great DAY to be a KNIGHT!

After joining our staff late in the spring, we are excited to see what he can do with a full year at the Middle! Welcome...
08/07/2026

After joining our staff late in the spring, we are excited to see what he can do with a full year at the Middle! Welcome, Mr. Turnbull! πŸ‘πŸ‘

We are excited to introduce the Eastern York community to Mr. Cael Turnbull! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Although Cael joined Eastern York during the spring of 2026, we're excited to officially introduce him to our community! Cael is an ELA teacher at EYMS. A graduate of Dallastown High School and Temple University, Cael is passionate about helping students grow. What he enjoys most about working in education is watching students figure things out, build confidence, and seeing just how much they've grown by the end of each school year.

Outside of the classroom, Cael coaches wrestling and enjoys golfing, working out, and spending time with friends and family. When it's time to get away, you'll most likely find him in the mountains. And if you're wondering where his sports loyalties lie, his answer is simple: every team from Philadelphia!

Please join us in giving Cael a warm Eastern York welcome!
It's a great DAY to be a KNIGHT!

Eastern York Middle School

05/27/2026

It was great to have them in our hallways one final time! πŸ₯²

05/13/2026

GETTING READY FOR 6TH GRADE AT THE MIDDLE

Eastern York Middle School will host an Open House this evening, beginning at 6pm in the EYMS gym for current Grade 5 students and their families. This is another great opportunity for students to become familiar with the building and begin getting excited for the transition to 6th grade in the 2026–2027 school year!

We look forward to seeing our future Knights at EYMS tonight!

05/08/2026

We always enjoy having Tavon at the Middle!

04/27/2026

Congratulations, Ciara!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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746 Cool Creek Road
Wrightsville, PA
17368

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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