Good Morning Everyone!
Today is Monday, September 21, 2026.
The lunch menu for today is chicken tenders with sauce and a roll, or Daily Grab & Go, broccoli & cheese sauce, fruit choice and milk.
The weather report for today is cloudy with a high of 65.
Today’s trivia question is: What bird is the only bird that can swim but not fly?
Attention ALL STUDENTS!!!
The high school TLC class will be hosting their annual Homecoming Color Run race on Sunday September 27th to kick off Homecoming week...and they're inviting us to join the fun.
The community race will take place at 7pm, so please inform your family and friends.
It is ONLY 1 mile, and it is FREE!
However, they will be taking donations.
Also, there will be AWESOME PRIZES!!! Everyone should come to the race for a fun time…SEE YOU THERE!
The Soviak Foundation is collecting items to be donated to the Humane Society of Erie County.
Friday, Sept. 25 is the last day donations are accepted.
Donations include canned cat food, heavy duty 13 gallon trash bags, or paper towels.
A complete list was included in the Final forms email.
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, if you are interested in joining the robotics team, there will be tryouts in Miss Blatnik's room Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning from 7:15-7:45 this week, pick one day that works for you and stop by to show your interest in robotics.
Please see Miss Blatnik if you have any questions.
The 8th grade volleyball team defeated Margaretta Saturday morning in three intense sets 23-25, 25-18, and 25-23.
Alaina Nickles served an impressive 10 points with 6 aces and had 10 kills.
Harper Buttermore, Quilla Webb, Lilliana McCoy and Gracie Leimeister each put down 5 kills.
Emmallee Seville contributed an impressive 14 assists 7 service points and Miley Thurston had 7 assists.
The 7th grade volleyball team beat Margaretta in 2 sets! 25-23 and 25-12.
The Chargers were led by Victoria Pachasa with 9 service points and Addie Biller with 7 service points!
Also contributing were Lily Hedges with 15 kills and Addi Ebinger with 12 kills!
The FINAL results are in for our Weekly Attendance Challenge!
Our goal was simple: Be Present. Be Engaged. And you showed us that every day you show up is a day you have the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!
Here are the final points earned:
In first place, earning 40 Charger Pride points - 6th Grade at 91% Perfect Attendance!
In second place, earning 30 points - 4th Grade with 89.6% Perfect Attendance!
In third place, earning 20 points - 5th Grade — with 89.3% Perfect Attendance!
In fourth place, earning 10 points - 7th Grade — with 85.6% Perfect Attendance!
In fifth place, earning 5 points - 8th Grade — with 83% Perfect Attendance!
Outstanding job, Chargers!!
Every grade showed that showing up matters.
Keep building those great attendance habits, supporting your classmates, and making the most of every day at EMS.
The trivia answer is that the only bird that can swim and not fly is a penguin.
We would like to close with this quote from Mae West: “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.”
Thank you for listening and have a great Day!