Archive for August 2023
Take Courage! Do Not Be Afraid! A Message from Paul Leaman
Eastern Mennonite School (EMS) kickstarted the new academic year with an inspiring chapel led by Paul Leaman. Leaman asked for student volunteers to taste different components of salsa. The students’ hilarious reactions to the separate salsa ingredients highlighted an essential lesson: while ingredients alone (salt! cumin! tomato! pepper!) aren’t so exciting, they can create something…
Read MoreEMES Promotes Peacebuilding through Innovative Curriculum
Eastern Mennonite Elementary School (EMES) is unique in its approach to education. They prioritize music, library, art, physical education, language, and peace-building classes, considering them to be just as important as core curriculum classes. They continue to honor the school’s Mennonite heritage by offering a class that promotes peace within their community. The peace-building course…
Read MoreWelcoming Students Back for the 2023-2024 Academic Year!
We’re thrilled to welcome students back to Eastern Mennonite School for another year of growth, learning, and community building! As summer winds down, our students prepare for a wide range of exciting opportunities to help them thrive. From fostering creativity and teamwork to providing rigorous academic coursework, our school is dedicated to offering a well-rounded…
Read MoreAnother Successful Discovery Trip
Discovery 2023, A Great Success! After six national parks, a few buses, a dozen tissue boxes, and a lifetime of memories later, the 2023 discovery team returned home on June 24. The EMS Discovery trip is a month-long cross-country group learning experience offered to students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Myron Blosser…
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