Etiwanda School District

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! We’re proud to recognize the essential role of occupational therapy in helping students succeed, both in and out of the classroom. From building important life skills to improving focus and independence, Occupational Therapy is for Everyone—helping students of all abilities reach their full potential!

Mark Your Calendars for November 16, 2024! Ready to run, walk, or just stroll? Join us for the 19th annual E3 Fun Run! This year’s theme is School Spirit, and we want to see everyone decked out in their school colors! Don’t miss out on your race shirt—register by October 31, 2024! Secure your spot before it sells out (we’ve sold out the last two years!). Register on the district website or visit bit.ly/EtiwandaFunRun24.

Today, Grapeland PTA is giving a high five to Mr. Beitler and Mrs. Styles! These amazing principals brought so much joy to our Grizzlies by letting students silly string them. Their dedication to making learning fun and engaging shows just how much they care about our Grapeland community. Thank you for all you do to create unforgettable moments for our students!

Huge shoutout to the amazing Perdew Pioneers for their incredible support during the Breast Cancer Awareness drive! They rallied together to collect donations, and pink has never looked better! It was all smiles as they wore as much pink as possible for this important cause.

The Golden Kindergarten team is giving a huge shoutout to the amazing Paredes Family—especially Mr. Paredes! Thank you for taking the time to share essential Fire Safety tips with our Golden Kindergartners today! Your dedication to keeping our little ones informed and safe is so appreciated.

Here are a few of the amazing winners of our annual Handwashing Contest! It's always so much fun to see their creative posters displayed throughout our schools and district office, reminding everyone just how important it is to wash your hands. Keep up the great work, students!

Shoutout to our amazing 8th Grade students at EIS showing off their yellow in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness! We stand together in raising awareness and spreading hope.

High fives all around for Ladonna Tucker, an incredible parent at DW Long Elementary! Ladonna is very involved in the PTA, dedicating her time and energy to almost every event and always looking out for our students—even at dismissal, rain or shine (and often in the 100° heat!). She’s not only balancing countless PTA and school events but also a full-time job, working on her doctorate, and being an amazing wife and mother. Ladonna, you are a true blessing to our school community, and we appreciate you so much!

High Five Friday is here! Do you know someone who deserves a special shoutout? Whether it's a student, staff member, volunteer, or anyone who's made a positive impact, nominate them today! Send your nomination and photo to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org. Let’s celebrate the incredible people in our community! Please submit by 9AM on Friday.

Did you know? Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day to stay healthy, strong, and happy! Whether it’s running, jumping, biking, or dancing, let’s make movement fun and part of our daily routine.

Strive for 5 or fewer absences this school year! Be on time and stay the whole day! Every day in class matters—it’s a chance to learn, grow, and achieve your goals. Let’s make the most of each school day!

Lexa is a superstar! She’s thriving in 5th grade and is one of the hardest-working students around! This year, she’s back in student council and has decided to try out for band! Lexa is balancing her new grade and activities like a true pro. She studies for tests, asks questions, and goes above and beyond every day! Keep shining, Lexa!

This past week, Friendship Friday Fun at the Alternative Studies Center was a hit! Our students had a blast painting pumpkins, sharing their creativity, and building lasting friendships. A perfect way to welcome the fall season!

Get those running shoes on and join us for a fun run on Saturday, November 16, 2024! The E3 Foundation is excited to host the 19th Annual 2K/5K Fun Run! This year, we’re calling it a Spirit Run, so show up head-to-toe in your school colors! We can’t wait to see a sea of color at the starting line! Be sure to register by October 31, 2024, to secure your race shirt! You can sign up at the district website or by visiting bit.ly/EtiwandaFunRun24. Let’s make this the most colorful run yet! See you there!

Etiwanda School District will hold a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Use this link to access the meeting agenda: http://meetings.etiwanda.org/

Show Your School Spirit! Just like these amazing Perdew students, teachers, and parents, let’s kick off the week with pride and positivity! Let’s bring the energy and have an awesome week together!

Can our Windrows TK and K students solve the tangram puzzle? You bet they can! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders also took on the challenge and went above and beyond by creating amazing animals using the 7 tangram shapes. Shoutout to our incredible library team for inspiring their students with these two fantastic books!

Our amazing Child Nutrition team went all out with a pirate-themed week, and our students had a blast! A huge thank you to each school site for all the hard work that made this fun and nutritious week happen.

Happy School Administration Appreciation Week! A huge shoutout to the incredible Dr. Kelly Davids for your unwavering dedication to education. You inspire us all!

Join us in honoring Day Creek's incredible administrators: Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Zajicek, and Ms. Fernandez! They help make Day Creek a fantastic place for students to learn and thrive. Their Coyotes love going to school, thanks in part to this dedicated admin team!