Eastside High School

Pep Club Members please check your google classroom and submit suggestions for Student Section themes no later than Wednesday, Aug 24th.

National Honor Society Announcement Members of National Honor Society currently owe their dues of $15. Money can be brought to Mrs. Tilina Stapleton or Ms. Chloe Hayes.

Eastside’s Paws & Claws Club is doing a pet food drive to assist Wise County’s Humane Society with their efforts to help homeless animals in our area as well as displaced pets in Eastern KY as a result of the flooding. Our Drive will run from August 18th-August 31st. Items can be dropped off at Eastside High School- a collection table will be in the Commons Area. We are collecting adult dog/cat food and puppy/kitten food as well. Thank you!

Congratulations to our 2nd Winner.. Cameron Slemp!!!! Remember to get your notifications turned on everybody to be the first to get updates and Spartan news!!!

One of our winners! Congratulations Luke McConnell!

Prize Time!!! First (2) students to report to the front office get a free Sparbucks Coffee each. You must show this notification… previous winners are not eligible for the remainder of the semester.

Congratulations to our 3 winners!!!! If you didn't win today, there will be more opportunities.. Promise :) Make sure and sign up for the notifications for real time information!

ATTN: STUDENTS!!!! The first 3 students that come to the front office and show this notification will get a $5 Depot Coupon to use at the Snack Bar during break! Don't be shy, come and claim your prize for free soda, candy bars, and chips!!!!

ATTENDANCE LAWS/WISE COUNTY POLICIES  Parents are permitted to use 5 parent notes per semester t excuse absences for sickness, family emergencies, etc. (turn into Mrs. Salyer in ISS before 1st Block)-must be turned in within 3 days of absence to be accepted  Once reaching 5 total absences in a semester, only Dr’s excuses will be accepted to excuse absences, when/if you reach that point, a letter will be mailed home notifying you of this each semester (must be turned in within 3 days of absence to be accepted)  Once a child reaches 5 unexcused absences in a school year, staff from Eastside will be in contact with you and/or your student to discuss a plan to improve attendance  A parent conference is scheduled at 6 unexcused absences  7 or more unexcused absences can result in a court referral  A student, who misses 18 or more total absences (2 or more absences per month) in a school year is considered chronically absent PARENT/STUDENT TIPS FOR IMPROVING ATTENDANCE • Set a regular bed time and morning routine • Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, school lunches, etc. the night before • Send child to school every day unless they are truly sick ie., running a fever, blisters in back of throat, mysterious rash, etc. Always remember, we have a school nurse for minor symptoms. • Develop back up plans for getting to school if something unexpected comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent • Utilize the school bus to improve tardy issues • Schedule all possible appointments around school. Don’t miss an entire day for a local appt. • Make sure to make arrangements to get make-up work ASAP when a student has to miss school

Jostens will be at CMS on Thursday, August 11 at 945 for the Sophomore ring assembly. Students will be bussed from EHS to CMS for the assembly and then brought back to EHS after it's over.

Jostens will be at CMS on Thursday, August 11 for the SR graduation assembly. Students will be bussed from EHS to CMS for the assembly and then brought back to EHS after it's over. All SR AEC students or AM career tech students should remain at EHS on August 11. Students may drive or be bussed back to Wise after the 845 assembly.

Jostens will be at CMS on Thursday, August 11 for the SR graduation assembly and for the Sophomore ring assembly. Students will be bussed from EHS to CMS for the assemblies and then brought back to EHS after they are over. All SR AEC students or AM career tech students should remain at EHS on August 11. Students may drive or be bussed back to Wise after the 845 assembly.

First 3 students that report to the office and show this notification will get "Depot" bucks to use in our school store (concession stand). On your mark, get set, gooooo!

After adding the WCPS APP and selecting Eastside as your school, see directions, see below for instructions on how to enable push notifications. There are 2 steps. Step 1- enable on your phone, Step 2-enable within the app itself. How do I enable push notifications on my device? Step by step instructions on how to enable notifications on your device. Enable Push Notifications On Your Cell Phone Once you've determined what version your device is using, you can use the following instructions to enable push notifications: Android 9.0 Swipe down the notification shade and tap Settings gear icon. Tap Apps & notifications. Tap See all apps. Select the WCPS app. Tap Notifications. Turn on toggle “Show notifications.” Android 8.0 On the home screen or in the app drawer, long press on the WCPS app. In the pop-up window that appears, tap the Info icon, represented by a lowercase “i.” This will take you to the App Info page. Tap App Notifications. From this screen, you can enable all notifications for the app (represented by the on/off switch at the top). Android 7.0 Go to Settings > Notifications. Select the WCPS app and you’ll get options to block its notifications, show them silently, display them on the lock screen, or override Do Not Disturb mode. Touch the On The Lock Screen option for additional choices. This allows you to show all notification content, hide sensitive content, or not show these notifications at all. Android 5.0 and Above Swipe down from the status bar, then press the gear icon at the top. This allows you to quickly open general settings. With settings open, tap “Sound & Notification.” You will then want to click on "App Notifications" and scroll to find the WCPS app. In the WCPS app notification settings, you can allow notifications. Android 4.1 and Above Tap Settings to open Android Settings. In Android settings tap on the App option to open Android application management. Now find and tap the WCPS app to open the app info page. On the app info page, just below the Force stop and Uninstall button, you will see the option to Show notification. Just check the option and relaunch WCPS to start receiving notifications. iOS/Apple Tap the Settings icon on your home screen. Scroll down and select the WCPS app from the list of installed applications. Tap Notifications. Tap Allow Notifications to enable the setting. Notifications are enabled when the switch is slid to the right and green. Now that you have enabled notifications on your phone, the final step is to enable the notifications within the App *Enable Push Notifications within the App Open up the WCPS App Tap Menu Tap Settings Scroll down and select Eastside High School & any particular grade level that you would want to see notifications about, if applicable Tap Done You will now start receiving push notifications from Eastside High School on your cell’s home screen which will ensure that you will not miss any important messages.

All the EHS groups for push notifications are working now. Look in the news feed to see how to turn those on.

BACK IN SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY! TODAY 5-9PM Downtown, Coeburn Inflatables Dunking Booth DJ/Karaoke Free Haircuts Photo Booth BRAINFREEZE BLUE JEAN BAKERY And prizes!!! 32” Smart TV Samsung Chromebook Polaroid Camera Gift Cards Backpacks with school supplies!

Wondering what's for lunch? Find out, in the app on the Dining page.

Students when you arrive at school tomorrow, you may be in the hallways and the cafe'. Please do not go into classrooms until your teachers are in their classrooms (after 8). At 8:20, the bell will ring for you to go to your homeroom. Homeroom lists are on the wall in the gym hallway and on the wall near the guidance office if you are unsure of where to go. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Eastside Clubs/Committees/Activities for the upcoming school year. Sign-Ups will be this Friday and next Wed. during our long lunch. We encourage all students to get involved in at least one club! Make friends, share interests, get involved! Information about each club will be shared during Sign-Up Sessions DECA FBLA FCCLA Scholastic Bowl Pep Club Horizons Club Paws & Claws Art Club Book Club Future Scientists/STEM Club Lifetime Sports Auto Club Key Club News Club Yearbook Club Prom Committee- Juniors Only After Prom Committee- Juniors Only FCS In addition, sports teams will have tryouts/sign-ups over the course of the school year. That information will be shared here as it becomes available.

We are so touched by the outpouring of donations from our Coeburn Community to help with the flood relief efforts for Eastern KY. There is still time to bring donation items as the bus will be leaving (driven by our own Carol Hall) from Eastside tomorrow at 3:30 sharp! Supplies will be taken to Letcher County Central High School! Thank you so much to those, who have donated ❤️ Proud to be a Spartan!