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![The exterior of Grant Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694811021/ephrataschoolsorg/omipvgkzia0ido20rusp/GrantElementaryPhoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694811021/ephrataschoolsorg/omipvgkzia0ido20rusp/GrantElementaryPhoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694811021/ephrataschoolsorg/omipvgkzia0ido20rusp/GrantElementaryPhoto.png","width":718}])
The Ephrata School District school board and administration announced today a decision to place the remodel of Grant Elementary School on-hold due to skyrocketing costs of construction. The District intends to hold a public hearing in October to seek input on their plan to defease remaining local bond proceeds. A bond defeasance is a process that sets aside and invests the remaining bond dollars in escrow to ensure that the principal and interest payments on the bonds are guaranteed and can be made when the bonds come due. If approved, this action will lead to the district reducing future tax amounts.
![Columbia Ridge Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694652003/ephrataschoolsorg/gi5xeo3mefl0nmjierzo/ColumbiaRidgeExterior.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694652003/ephrataschoolsorg/gi5xeo3mefl0nmjierzo/ColumbiaRidgeExterior.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694652003/ephrataschoolsorg/gi5xeo3mefl0nmjierzo/ColumbiaRidgeExterior.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694652003/ephrataschoolsorg/gi5xeo3mefl0nmjierzo/ColumbiaRidgeExterior.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694652003/ephrataschoolsorg/gi5xeo3mefl0nmjierzo/ColumbiaRidgeExterior.jpg","width":1600}])
Please join us for a very special evening to commemorate the completion and grand opening of the newly remodeled Columbia Ridge Elementary.
![A group of people pose in front of a colorful wall mural]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695247968/ephrataschoolsorg/vlgtx3yspbq7vmle4gvq/ConstructionTour.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695247968/ephrataschoolsorg/vlgtx3yspbq7vmle4gvq/ConstructionTour.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695247968/ephrataschoolsorg/vlgtx3yspbq7vmle4gvq/ConstructionTour.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695247968/ephrataschoolsorg/vlgtx3yspbq7vmle4gvq/ConstructionTour.jpg","width":1080}])
The Ephrata School District was honored to welcome Senator Judy Warnick and Representative Tom Dent on a tour of our on-going construction at Columbia Ridge Elementary and Ephrata Middle School on September 13.
![Preschool student in plaid shirt shows hands covered in paint]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681152735/ephrataschoolsorg/wnu4jmc6ewu8lvohfxia/ChildFind.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681152735/ephrataschoolsorg/wnu4jmc6ewu8lvohfxia/ChildFind.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681152735/ephrataschoolsorg/wnu4jmc6ewu8lvohfxia/ChildFind.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681152735/ephrataschoolsorg/wnu4jmc6ewu8lvohfxia/ChildFind.png","width":940}])
Child Find is a federal program that helps determine if your child has a disability and assists in providing appropriate services.
![Jason Laugen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692996350/ephrataschoolsorg/zh87yi9r4o8cbmnlrqia/JLaugen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692996350/ephrataschoolsorg/zh87yi9r4o8cbmnlrqia/JLaugen.jpg","width":320}])
Tiger Fans - After 21 years of service to Tiger Athletics, Ephata Varsity Baseball Coach, Jason Laugen, is stepping down. During his time in Ephrata, he spent 17 years as head coach and was the assistant coach for the four years prior, under former coach Dave Johnson. He represented Ephata athletics with class and we will miss his presence.
![Scarlet Wilson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692395998/ephrataschoolsorg/s1leid2ucayzkknbwqzb/SWilson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692395998/ephrataschoolsorg/s1leid2ucayzkknbwqzb/SWilson.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692395998/ephrataschoolsorg/s1leid2ucayzkknbwqzb/SWilson.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692395998/ephrataschoolsorg/s1leid2ucayzkknbwqzb/SWilson.png","width":940}])
The Ephrata School District is pleased to announce Scarlet Wilson has been named as Columbia Ridge Elementary’s new Dean of Students.