Easthampton Public Schools

06/18/2026

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/

06/17/2026

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!

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...

06/15/2026

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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06/08/2026

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

View the graduation ceremony at the link below.

Easthampton, MA High Schools graduation is on June 5th starting at ...

05/15/2026

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...

05/14/2026

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

05/12/2026

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!

05/05/2026

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

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...

05/04/2026

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Easthampton Public Schools celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans.

We honor and uplift the Jewish members of our Easthampton school community and affirm Jewish identity as a source of pride and belonging.

We remain committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels respected, included, and valued.

04/28/2026

Pride Parade Meet up information is here! Click the link for all meet up details. See you Saturday morning!

Thank you to the Mountain View PTO for sponsoring our parade entry fee!

Easthampton Public Schools invites families, students, and staff to march together in the Hampshire Pride Parade on Saturday, May 2, 2026. All LGBTQIA+ students, staff, family members and allies ar...