Archive for March 2025
Middle School Play Announced
Bringing New Life to a Classic Legend with The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood Excitement is in the air as EMMS is ready to announce and set to stage the vibrant and hilarious play, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Mary Lynn Dobson. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10 at 7:00…
Read MoreGreat Community Give! Light the Way for the Arts
Support Auditorium Lighting in the Great Community Give Giving is open through the Great Community Give through April 16 at 4 pm. The Eastern Mennonite School Auditorium is the heart of our artistic and spiritual life – a place where students shine, creativity thrives, and the community gathers. From musicals and plays to choir concerts…
Read MoreSpring Alumni Fan Nights
Get Ready for Alumni Fan Nights – Alumni are the focus but everyone’s invited! Just as we attend plays and concerts to support our community, let’s bring our families to these events and cheer on the Flames! Wear BLUE! Baseball Night – Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 4:30 pm on EMS Baseball Field Boys Varsity Baseball…
Read MoreWelcoming Faith Leaders
Eastern Mennonite School recently held a successful Faith Leaders Brunch that brought together educators, students, and faith leaders from the local religious communities. The purpose of the brunch was to cultivate and enhance partnerships with synagogues, churches, and mosques that are attended by EMS students. While many of our students attend Mennonite or Christian churches.…
Read MoreWelcome Home to the Gathering Space
Welcome Home to the Gathering Space: A New Chapter for EMES The excitement is palpable as we celebrate the completion of the Gathering Space at EMES, a dedicated area designed to enhance learning, foster connections, and support the emotional and social well-being of our K-5 students. Thanks to the generosity of over 200 donors, the…
Read MoreThe Forest’s Leafy Light
The Forest’s Leafy Light Artist Statement by Zachary Nafziger ‘94 I created this idea of a light in the darkness made up of thousands of colorful glass circles, plus the spaces in-between them, to create a super-saturated and playful-yet-deep, dark forest scene. The Forest’s Leafy Light was inspired by a collection of themes: support; playfulness;…
Read MoreWant to work with us? We’re Hiring!
We’re Hiring! Join the Team at Eastern Mennonite School! Eastern Mennonite School is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about fostering the growth of children and youth in a Christ-centered setting that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social and emotional well-being. We seek candidates who are dedicated to our vision of a learning community where every…
Read MoreEMHS Seeks Internship Sponsors
Calling Local Business Owners: Support Future Generations Through Internship Sponsorship Are you a local business owner or professional who is passionate about your work? Do you want to inspire and educate future generations by sharing your expertise? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 school year,…
Read MoreThe Show Must Go On!
Big Fish was a tremendous success despite illness and various setbacks throughout rehearsal. This year’s musical students faced significant challenges, including snow days and illness, resulting in lost rehearsal hours. In fact, half of the crew fell ill during the production, and even the tech director was sidelined with Covid. Additionally, bad weather delayed the…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges at MEC 2025
Over 40 EMS Faculty and Staff attended the biannual Mennonite Educators Conference, bringing together over 300 educators from the U.S., Canada, and Albania. With a focus on the theme “Building Bridges,” the conference goals are to make and maintain connection and collaboration among Mennonite educators while exploring innovative teaching strategies like project based learning. Conference…
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