Eastern High School Announcements
Friday, September 26, 2025
*Visit the library community room during open hours from September 29 to October 3 and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!
*There will be a girls wrestling call out for any middle school and high school girls, today right after school in the cafeteria.
*In honor of Hobbit Day and their love for a second breakfast, the library is hosting a food drive. Help stock the Hobbit Pantry by donating non-perishable food items by October 29. Help support the library and your community. No one should go without a meal.
*We’ve got the ducks; you bring the creativity! Register in the library to reserve your duck. We’ll be having a contest for the favorite on Tuesday, October 7 after school. Decorate your duck with a variety of art supplies and show off your favorite fandom!
*Winter will be here before you know it, and many children will find it a challenge to keep warm. Key Club is collecting new or gently used coats to help these kids in need. Totes are located in the high school and middle school offices. All donations will go towards Coats for Kids.
*Attention Juniors and Seniors – A representative from Manchester University will be at Eastern on Tuesday, September 30 at 9:30. If you would like to learn more about Manchester University, please sign up with Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office by Monday, September 29.
*There will be a call out meeting for high school boys and girls who are interested in swimming and/or diving on Wednesday, October 1, after school on the pool deck. If you have any questions, you can contact Coach Sarah.
*The boy’s JV tennis team hosted state power Delta last night and earned their first loss of the season. Despite losing the Comets won 4 individual matches, had 7 matches go three sets, and tied one due to darkness. The play level was high against strong competition and this only makes you better. The JV team moved to 17-1 on the season and are back in action next this Saturday at the Comet Invite.
*Varsity volleyball beat Taylor last night. Mackenzie Appleton had 8 kills, 12 pts and 4 aces. Kyah Hembree had 6 kills, 12 pts and 5 aces. Josie Odle had 6 kills and 11 assists. Savannah Smith had 10 assists, 8 pts and 3 aces. Lauren Hendricks had 9 serve receptions, 6 digs, 13 pts and 7 aces.
*As we close out College Go Week, it’s no secret that paying for a college education can be expensive. So, it’s important to be educated regarding your options! Consider the following:
Grants consist of free money—often from the federal or state government—that you don’t have to pay back. Student eligibility is based on financial need and is determined by filling out the FAFSA each year.
Scholarships, another source of free money for your education, are applied for.
Many are offered through your selected college while others are offered through private donors and community foundations. Did you know that an estimated $100 million dollars in scholarships go unused every year?
Be a working student. Many students put themselves through college by working a part-time job or working on campus through the federal Work-Study program.
Universities typically offer pay-as-you go plans, so installments can be made as you earn money. Of course, student loans are available but should be a last resort. Money can be borrowed to attend college, but remember, it must always be paid back—and with interest.
Have you given any thought to your future path?
*Kyrsten Christenson is the winner of yesterday’s college go week trivia. See Mrs. Slee for your prize.