Eagle Point Middle School

06/02/2026

Calling All Baseball Players in Grades 6–12!
Do you love baseball and want to compete this summer while representing our community? North Jackson American Legion Baseball is holding tryouts for dedicated student-athletes entering grades 6–12.
Whether you're looking to continue developing your skills, gain valuable game experience, or be part of a team that values hard work, sportsmanship, and community pride, this is a great opportunity to get involved.
Tryout Details
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Eagle Point High School Baseball Field ("The Yard")
Please bring:
• Cleats
• Baseball glove
• Bat (if you have one)
• Appropriate baseball attire
Come ready to work hard, compete, and have fun. We look forward to seeing players from across our area join the North Jackson American Legion Baseball program this summer.

05/28/2026

A huge thank you to Amy Lukens and the SOESD team for organizing such a fun and creative event yesterday! We’re also incredibly grateful to Daniel Langton’s Eagle Point High School students for serving as amazing judges and mentors throughout the competition.
Students were challenged to design and build a contraption that could feed a pet using only the materials provided to them. Teams received a bag of supplies along with tickets they could use to “purchase” additional materials or access a hot glue gun. They also had the opportunity to trade materials with other teams, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving along the way.
Our students had an absolute blast and showed off some impressive innovation and teamwork!
Award Winners:
Engineering Award — Smart use of simple machines, efficiency, and thoughtful design:
The Seconders — Kaia G., Colbie B., Waylon M., and Brea B.
Teamwork Award — Clear collaboration, shared roles, and problem-solving together:
Soup — Damon M., Wyatt N., Allison V., and Kayla W.
Epic Fail --> Epic Fix Award — Persistence and determination:
Soup — Damon M., Wyatt N., Allison V., and Kayla W.
Creativity Award — Unique ideas, imaginative use of materials, and overall “wow” factor:
Soup — Damon M., Wyatt N., Allison V., and Kayla W.
Overall Points Winner:
FeedPets.com — Jacob M., Ezekiel G., Hunter G., and Livio
We were sad that White Mountain Middle School wasn’t able to participate this time, but we hope to face off with them at a future event.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

7th grade field trip to the fish hatchery

05/26/2026

more Color Run

05/22/2026

EPMS Color Run!

05/21/2026

Leilana Levario Earns Writing Recognition

EPMS student Leilana Levario recently earned international recognition for her writing after being selected as a Distinction Award winner in the Lumiere Junior Scholars Essay Contest.

Chosen from more than 500 student essays submitted from 48 countries, Leilana received a $750 scholarship toward Lumiere’s Junior Research Program, an academic opportunity that connects students with mentors from top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford.

Leilana’s essay explored how art can serve as a catalyst for social change, a topic she said challenged her to think beyond her own experiences.

“Honestly, I’m not very into art at all,” Leilana said. “I really had to ignore my own opinions and put myself into somebody else’s shoes.”

Through her research and writing, Leilana discovered a deeper appreciation for the role art plays in helping people feel seen, heard, and connected.

“I wrote about how art helps bring people closer together,” she explained. “It can help people feel seen and have a voice. Art is a really good form of expression.”

This experience also changed her perspective on creativity itself.

“I used to not really understand how people could get so connected to their art,” she said. “But after hearing other people’s perspectives, I realized how much of themselves they put into creating something. It means a lot more than I ever thought it did.”

Leilana admitted she nearly decided not to enter the contest after hearing about it from EPMS teacher Mr. Ruth.

“I wasn’t going to do it at first because it felt like such a big thing, and I didn’t think I had a chance,” she said. “But Mr. Ruth encouraged me to try.”

When Leilana first learned she had been shortlisted, she still did not expect to place. It was not until her mother walked into her room during the virtual awards ceremony and told her she had received the scholarship email that the accomplishment fully sank in.

“I was so excited,” she said. “It totally caught me off guard.”

Beyond the award itself, Leilana says the experience gave her greater confidence in her abilities as a writer.

“I’m really glad that Mr. Ruth gave me this opportunity and cheered me on,” she said. “I wouldn’t have found it without him.”

Congratulations to Leilana on this outstanding accomplishment and for representing EPMS!

05/19/2026

There will be no school on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26. We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/15/2026

🤩EPMS Yearbooks are in! They are getting ready to hand out soon. If you want one some are still avaiable. Cash or Check to the office for $25. Also, a few of the last year Yearbook's are still avaiable if you miss out last year and wanted one of them.

05/12/2026

To help support EPHS SkillsUSA students, Red Lily will be hosting a Sign Launch event benefiting SkillsUSA on Sunday, May 17, at 1777 OR-238, Jacksonville, OR 97530.

Students partnered with the Applegate Valley Vintners Association and community members to design and produce signage for wineries throughout the Applegate Valley. The signs were crafted by EPHS Engineering students, who applied their skills to a real-world project supporting the Applegate Valley wine region.

All staff are welcome to join and help spread the word about this upcoming event.