Archive for July 2020
New Members Bring Diversity to Board of Directors
Four new members beginning two-year terms on Eastern Mennonite School’s Board of Directors bring diversity of denomination, life experience, and race. “I am grateful these four are willing to serve at this time in the institution’s history,” says Jeff Shank ‘90, chairperson of the Board. “Our school will be strengthened by voices that more closely…
Read MoreEMS Solar System Largest in Harrisonburg School
This is a joint release of Eastern Mennonite School and Secure Futures Solar Eastern Mennonite School has signed an agreement with Secure Futures Solar of Staunton to install and operate solar panels on its Harrisonburg campus.Together, solar arrays will generate a total capacity of 136 kilowatts of power, more than any solar power system installed…
Read MoreHomecoming 2020 Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Homecoming 2020 events for Eastern Mennonite School, originally scheduled for October 16-18, have been significantly cut back or cancelled due to ongoing risks and limitations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s disappointing to see another aspect of our community life affected, but it’s the right thing to do,” says Andrea Wenger, director of advancement. “Safety…
Read MorePlan for 2020-21: Every Student, Every Day
After assessing facility spaces, enrolled student numbers, and Virginia’s Phase III guidelines for re-opening during the coronavirus pandemic, Eastern Mennonite School has announced it will welcome “every student, every day” to school for the 2020-21 academic year. Paul Leaman, head of school, made the announcement in a July 1 letter to parents of K-12 students,…
Read MoreBoys and Girls Club at EMS for Summer Camp
Thirty children will get a chance to enjoy a summer day camp experience with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham (BGCHR) in Eastern Mennonite School’s upper building for the month of July. Each day includes reading and other educational activities, physical exercise, and a hot meal and a snack for participants from…
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