Archive for December 2024
Brightest Flames of 2024: A Year in Review
Shining a Light on the Brightest Flames of 2024 – a Selection of the “best-of” posts from Eastern Mennonite School’s Social Media for the Year. Most-read news article Celebrating Alumni Stories – James Souder Most webpage engagement easternmennonite.org/about/calendar/ Most likes on an Instagram post. Homecoming Pep Rally – featuring Patsy Seitz in dodgeball! Most viewed…
Read MoreWait, Watch, Wonder: Advent at EMS
2024 Advent Celebrations Illuminate EMS with Holiday Concerts As the holiday season unfolds, EMS has embraced the Christmas spirit once more with a series of Christmas concerts that left audiences inspired and filled with joy. The recent performances showcased the incredible talent of students from various grades, while also emphasizing the significance of community and…
Read MoreModel UN Club hosts simulation
Last week marked a significant milestone for our Model United Nations (MUN) Club as we held our first conference on December 6 at Eastern Mennonite High School. This inaugural simulation welcomed students from both Harrisonburg High School and the newly opened Rocktown High School, creating a collaborative and local MUN educational experience for all participants. …
Read MoreHurricane Relief and a Culture of Service with MDS
Our students are deeply engaged in a culture of service. Through their churches, service organizations, and our school, they have abundant opportunities to give back and learn skills that are useful from building projects to immediate disaster relief efforts. When Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) reached out after the hurricanes and severe flooding this fall, we…
Read MoreStudent Leadership Sparks Generosity
The Christmas Fund Drive at Eastern Mennonite School (EMS) is a cherished student led tradition which brings together community and generosity. This year, the official launch took place during a Chapel service on Monday, where student leaders took the stage to entertain and inspire! The goal for this year’s drive is to raise $150,000 for…
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