Week 16: April 22-26, 2024
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep all of our Eagle families connected to what’s going on around campus, to deliver important information, and to have a place where everyone can come to get the information they need.
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Important Dates
| Date | Event | Impacted Groups |
| April 22 | FRMS Spirit Night at Dairi-o | Open to the Community |
| April 23 | FRMS 8th Graders Visit EHHS | All Students & Staff |
| Jazz Solo & Ensemble Concert | Open to the Community | |
| April 25 | Henderson County Special Olympics (Hosted by EHHS) | All Students & Staff |
| April 26 | No School | All Students & Staff |
| April 27 | Drawdown | Open to the Community |
| Saturday School | Students Needing Academic Recovery | |
| May 4 | Saturday School | Students Needing Academic Recovery |
| May 6-10 | Teacher Appreciation Week | All Staff |
| May 14 | Underclassmen Awards Ceremony | All 9th-11th Grade Students & Families |
| May 18 | Saturday School | Students Needing Academic Recovery |
| May 20-23 | Final Exams | All Students |
| May 24 | Senior Awards Ceremony | All Senior Students & Families |
| Graduation | Class of 2024 and their Friends & Families |
Interested in Joining the #EagleFamily?
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East High is already thinking ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, and we are searching for excellent candidates for the following positions:
If you or anyone you know may be interested in applying for these positions, please complete the application online through our HCPS job board and email Mr. Scott. |
CTE News
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Prom 2024
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Many have been waiting for details about this year’s Prom. Please see below for details and ticket sale information:
Questions? Email Katie Rogers. |
Get Tied In To a Club
Club Rotation This Week: Group 2
Take a look at the Club Awareness Slideshow to learn about clubs that might fit your student’s interests. Also, check out the Club Schedule so you know when clubs meet and where. If you have specific questions about a club, please contact the club sponsor via email. We believe ALL Eagles should be tied in at school, and clubs are a great way to do that.
Cheer On Your Eagles at #EagleAthletics Events
| Date | Sport | Opponent | Location |
| Monday, April 22 | Tennis | Smoky Mountain | Away |
| Soccer | West | HOME | |
| Tuesday, April 16 | Tennis | Franklin | HOME (Jackson Park) |
| Baseball | Smoky Mountain | HOME | |
| Softball | Tuscola | Away | |
| Wednesday, April 17 | Tennis | Conference Tournament | Away |
| Men’s Volleyball | Enka | HOME | |
| Baseball (Senior Night) | Owen | HOME | |
| Thursday, April 18 | Tennis | Conference Tournament | Away |
| Track | Enka | Away | |
| Softball | Smoky Mountain | Away | |
| Soccer | Brevard | HOME | |
| Friday, April 19 | Baseball | Smoky Mountain | HOME |
News From our Booster Club
- Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00pm in the Media Center.
All current members and anyone interested in getting involved are invited to attend. Go Eagles! - Our annual Drawdown will be hosted at East High on Saturday, April 27th. Mark your calendars, get your ticket from your favorite coach or Athletic Director Matthew Ramsey, and check out the flyer linked here for additional information on sponsorship: EHHS_Drawdown Flyer
Upcoming Student-Run Events
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Annual FFA Plant Sale Saturday, May 4, 2024 Questions? Contact adviser Matt Rollins. |
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Staff vs. Students Basketball Game (Women’s & Men’s Games) Friday, May 17, 2024 $5 Entry This game will benefit the Athletics department. Contact Ayden Sumner with questions. |
General Reminders
- Any absences over 5 for each class, regardless if they are excused or unexcused, must be made up in Academic Recovery or in Saturday School (April 27, May 4, & May 18). Please make sure your child is diligently making up this lost instructional time well before the end of the semester in order to avoid losing credit for their classes. Recovery times are as follows:
- Afternoon attendance recovery is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm in the media center.
- Morning attendance recovery is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays beginning at 7:05am in the media center. You MUST be at the Student Entrance between 7:00 and 7:05 AM in order to attend!
- Check PowerSchool frequently to monitor both grades and attendance via Parent Portal. Staying connected to your child’s progress is crucial to their success. Having trouble with Parent Portal? Contact Elaine Smith, Data Manager, for assistance by calling the school at 697-4768 and asking to speak with her.
- Communicate regularly with your child’s teachers when you have a question or concern. They can be reached directly by email, or using the School Directory linked in the top menu of the website.
Last Week in Eagle Country
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| Eagles are always answering the call to serve, so when Ms. Taylor asked for some student leaders to help as Field Trip Ambassadors for middle school students at BRCC, they answered the call. While this was helpful, it was also fun as these photos show! | |
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| Our annual Drawdown is coming up on Saturday, April 27th. That means it’s all hands on deck, including our student-athletes! Last week, these students met with Athletic Boosters President Josh English to discuss their role on the evening of Drawdown and how they can help make the event a success. Look out for these amazing students as you enjoy your evening! Still need a ticket? Contact Mr. Ramsey! | |
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| On Thursday, we hosted our annual “Say Yes to the Dress” event, making sure we had a wide variety of dresses available for anyone’s style. Thank you so much to our amazing community for showing up with tons of dresses and suits to use for this event and events to come! We could not have done it without you! | |
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| #TwinningIsWinning…especially with these two! Jordan and Mrs. Allman proudly celebrated their accidental matching, because Eagle gear is never a bad idea! | |
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| On Friday, we celebrated our Scott’s Tots–students who scored a 19 or better on the ACT this year! This group include 70 students, which is incredible, as well as 12 ACT Scholars who will be donning our celebration wall for their scores of 25 or higher! What better way is there to celebrate being named one of Scott’s Tots?? Have a “totcho” party! Culinary students prepared a spread of for students to enjoy, and all of Scott’s Tots received their official t-shirt! Congratulations! | |
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| Saturday morning, student leader Kylie Taylor hosted East’s first ever SOAR Color Run! The event boasted a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, and drew in over 100 runners. Kylie was able to raise well over her goal to support a special gift for the Class of 2024, as well as seed money for our new SOAR fund–a fund that helps seniors cover the cost of things like cap & gowns, yearbooks, letterman jackets, etc. Thank you to everyone who helped with the race, donated/sponsored, or participated! | |
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| On Sunday, our Eagle community celebrated our Historical Marker Dedication at East High. A committee of many dedicated Eagles put together a fantastic program to celebrate over 60 years of history at East Henderson High School. Celebrations included a presentation in the auditorium with notable alumni, members of the original EHHS faculty from 1960-1961, student leader presentations, musical performances, and of course, the singing of our alma mater. Later, guests were invited for refreshments in the old gym to walk a true East High museum of sorts and were also afforded the opportunity to tour the campus and catch up with fellow Eagles. We are thankful for our rich history, and we look forward to the future of East High! Go Eagles! | |
Go Eagles!
#WeAreEast #GoEagles2K24