Fan the Flames Auction Success

This is a wide shot of the Fan the Flames Auction

“Such an incredible experience!” “I laughed so hard that my cheeks were sore!” “I’m already making plans to attend next year.” These were just a few of the enthusiastic remarks heard around the soccer field on Saturday following the highly successful Fan the Flames Auction Event held on Friday evening. This elegant gathering aimed to…

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Fireplace Book Club Returns this fall

The Fireplace Book Club is making a highly anticipated return with a new initiative aimed at fostering community and discussion around topics important to EMS. The club invites all interested individuals to come together for a collective reading experience, engaging in thoughtful discussions once per trimester. “You can either join us every trimester or select…

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This is Us!  A Home for Middle School

When middle school students returned in August, they found a place of their own on the K-12 campus. During the summer, the EMS community pulled together for a “Moving Day” to create a middle school hub on the upper floor of the Auditorium Building. It’s now a space where the middle school principal, teachers, and…

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7th Graders Advocate for Equity and Sustainability in Harrisonburg

In a dynamic and innovative educational initiative, seventh-grade students have embarked on a project-based learning adventure centered around the essential question: “How can we create an equitable, sustainable, and thriving society?” Over the course of two weeks, these students have engaged in research, interacted with local leaders such as Mayor Deanna R. Reed, Shannon Dycus,…

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Teaching in the Eastern Mennonite Tradition

College Counselor Jodi Hertzler meets with a student.

Teachers at Eastern Mennonite School possess unique qualities that enhance the academic environment and student development. Over the course of the academic year, one can observe EMS teachers practicing: Authenticity and Vulnerability Our teachers understand the power of vulnerability and authenticity in building strong relationships with students. They are not afraid to share their personal…

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