News & Events
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Our Back-to-School Resources page has everything you need in one place
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The Ephrata School District will once again provide free on-site and Grab-and-Go meals to children this summer.
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There’s a lot happening in our community this summer - check out upcoming events.
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The Columbia Ridge LEGO Robotics Team competed in the American Robotics Open Championship on June 6-7 at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, joining teams from across the United States in robotics, engineering and innovation challenges.
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Ephrata School District will reconvene the Facility Study Group in August to ensure strong participation and productive discussions.
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As another school year comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the students, families, staff members, and community partners who make Ephrata Schools such a special place.
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Ephrata School District is pleased to announce Chris Franklin has been named the district’s next Career and Technical Education (CTE) director.
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The Ephrata School District has named McKaidan Boyd as the new head coach for the EHS volleyball program.
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