Author: Amber Appleton

    Eastern High School Announcements

     Wednesday, October 8, 2025

*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.

*The 2025 Variety Show Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 28 in the Choir Room. All High School students are encouraged to find an interesting, creative, fun act for the show. Acts wanting to audition need to sign up for an audition time in the choir hallway.

*Attention Juniors and Seniors  –  A representative from Indiana University Kokomo will be at Eastern on Monday, October 13 at 11:20.   If you would like to learn more about IUK please sign up with Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office by Friday, October 11.

*Middle School Student Council will be meeting tomorrow, after school, in Ms. Warnock’s room from 3:15-4:00.

*Attention 6th grade boys! Open gyms for the 6th grade basketball team will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7. You must have a physical on file and be in good academic standing. There will be a parent call out meeting on October 14 at 5:45PM. Tryouts will be on October 27 & 28. If you are interested in learning more, stop by the middle school office for a flyer.

 

*Are you interested in performing and dancing on a professional stage?  Winter Guard is the answer for you.  On Oct. 28th @ 6:00 in the band room we will be holding our call out meeting.  Here all information will be given in regards to the season.  We hope to see you there!

*Drama Club will be hosting a fundraiser at Canes Tuesday October 14th from 4-9pm. Come and enjoy some delicious chicken for a great cause! Mention the fundraiser for proceeds to go towards it.

Eastern High School Announcements

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

*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.

*SADD Club Meeting will be today 3:30-4pm in the cafeteria.

*The 2025 Variety Show Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 28 in the Choir Room. All High School students are encouraged to find an interesting, creative, fun act for the show. Acts wanting to audition need to sign up for an audition time in the choir hallway.

*Attention Juniors and Seniors  –  A representative from Indiana University Kokomo will be at Eastern on Monday, October 13 at 11:20.   If you would like to learn more about IUK please sign up with Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office by Friday, October 11.

*Attention 6th grade boys! Open gyms for the 6th grade basketball team will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7, starting today. You must have a physical on file and be in good academic standing. There will be a parent call out meeting on October 14 at 5:45PM. Tryouts will be on October 27 & 28.If you are interested in learning more, stop by the middle school office for a flyer.

 

*Varsity volleyball beat Elwood 25-14, 25-16, 25-10.
Kenzie Appleton led with 17 kills. Kyah Hembree added 10 kills. Josie Odle had 7 kills, 20 assists and 11 pts. Gracie Petty had a solid night with 4 kills, 10 pts including 5 aces. Savannah Smith had 13 assists. Lauren Hendricks had 11 serve receptions and 15 digs.

*Attention 6th grade girls’ basketball.  Practice today has been moved to the elementary gym at 3:30.

*”Are you interested in performing and dancing on a professional stage?  Winter Guard is the answer for you.  On Oct. 28th @ 6:00 in the band room we will be holding our call out meeting.  Here all information will be given in regards to the season.  We hope to see you there!”

  Eastern High School Announcements

  Monday, October 6, 2025

*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.

*SADD Club Meeting Tuesday, October 7th 3:30-4pm in the cafeteria.

*The 2025 Variety Show Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 28 in the Choir Room. All High School students are encouraged to find an interesting, creative, fun act for the show. Acts wanting to audition need to sign up for an audition time in the choir hallway.

*Attention Juniors and Seniors  –  A representative from Indiana University Kokomo will be at Eastern on Monday, October 13 at 11:20.   If you would like to learn more about IUK please sign up with Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office by Friday, October 11.

*The 7th grade volleyball team is the Howard County Champion! They defeated Northwestern on Thursday followed by Kokomo, then Western on Saturday morning. This team has played amazing all season, and they continue to impress me with their growth on the court. Their final game is Tuesday at home against Madison-Grant.

*The 8th grade volleyball team competed at the Howard County Tournament on Saturday after winning against Northwestern last Thursday. The first game on Saturday morning against Kokomo, Eastern beat in two sets. They then competed in the championship game and won a VERY close game in 3 sets. Congratulations on being Howard County Champions!

 

*Don’t forget Spell Bowl Practice is tomorrow at 7:35 in Mr. Rife’s room. See you there!

 

*Attention 6th grade boys! Open gyms for the 6th grade basketball team will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7, starting tomorrow. You must have a physical on file and be in good academic standing. There will be a parent call out meeting on October 14 at 5:45PM. Tryouts will be on October 27 & 28.If you are interested in learning more, stop by the middle school office for a flyer. 

 

Eastern High School Announcements

Friday, October 3, 2025

*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.

*SADD Club Meeting Tuesday, October 7th 3:30-4pm in the cafeteria.

*The 2025 Variety Show Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 28 in the Choir Room. All High School students are encouraged to find an interesting, creative, fun act for the show. Acts wanting to audition need to sign up for an audition time in the choir hallway.

*Attention Juniors and Seniors  –  A representative from Indiana University Kokomo will be at Eastern on Monday, Octboer 13 at 11:20.   If you would like to learn more about IUK please sign up with Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office by Friday, October 11.

  Eastern High School Announcements

  Thursday, October 2, 2025

*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.

*Middle School FCS will meet today in Ms. Carpenter’s room after school.

*SADD Club Meeting Tuesday, October 7th 3:30-4pm in the cafeteria.

*The 2025 Variety Show Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 28 in the Choir Room. All High School students are encouraged to find an interesting, creative, fun act for the show. Acts wanting to audition need to sign up for an audition time in the choir hallway.

*High school softball practice will be in the multi-purpose room after school.

*ATTN:  SENIORS

TURN IN YOUR CAP/GOWN AND GRADUATION PRODUCTS ORDER FORMS AND DEPOSITS TO HERFF JONES ON FRIDAY, OCT. 3 DURING THE LUNCH PERIODS IN THE CAFETERIA.  EXTRA CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION PACKETS ARE IN THE MAIN OFFICE. YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ONLINE AT HIGHSCHOOL.HERFFJONES.COM.

*Eastern battled #26 State ranked Kokomo last night in sectional play but came up shy 4-1. Eastern’s sole winners were at the #2 doubles spot.  Grant Farkas and Blake Day wrapped up their undefeated season with an exclamation point by beating a tough Kokomo team on their home courts!

I Really want to give props to our seniors JT Atherton, Ethan Budde, Blake Farkas, Grant Farkas, and Evan Lapp.  These guys did an exceptional job of leading one of the top teams in Eastern High School’s history and they represented our school as student athletes to the finest. The Comets finished 17-4 with the second most wins in school history.  They also three-peated as conference champs.  Our seniors will be greatly missed, and we thank everyone that came out to support us this season.  Go Comets!!!

*There will be no Heroes Club after school today.

Eastern High School Announcements

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

*Visit the library community room during open hours from September 29 to October 3 and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!

*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.

*There will be a call out meeting for high school boys and girls who are interested in swimming and/or diving today, after school on the pool deck.  If you have any questions, you can contact Coach Sarah.

*Today, right after school, Drama will be having their first tech call out in room 119. If you want to participate with tech or have given a form to Mrs. Lei, please attend this meeting. We will be dividing roles for tech! If you cannot make it, please contact Mrs. Lei by Wednesday.

*Middle School FCS will meet this Thursday in Ms. Carpenter’s room after school.

*SADD Club Meeting Tuesday, October 7th 3:30-4pm in the cafeteria.

*Seniors- a representative from Herff Jones will be here Friday during lunch to get your cap and gown orders.

*Homework help will be in the cafeteria today after school.

*The 2025 Variety Show Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 28 in the Choir Room. All High School students are encouraged to find an interesting, creative, fun act for the show. Acts wanting to audition need to sign up for an audition time in the choir hallway.

*Varsity volleyball beat Clinton Prairie last night. Kenzie Appleton had 17 kills, 10 serve receptions, 17 digs and 9 pts. Josie Odle had 16 kills, 18 assists and 8 digs. Kyah Hembree had 8 kills, 14 serve receptions and 10 digs. Savannah Smith had 17 assists; 8 digs and 10 pts. Lauren Hendricks had 20 serve receptions and 19 digs.

 Eastern High School Announcements

  Tuesday, September 30, 2025

*Visit the library community room during open hours from September 29 to October 3 and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!

*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.

*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.

*On Wednesday, right after school, Drama will be having their first tech call out in room 119. If you want to participate with tech or have given a form to Mrs. Lei, please attend this meeting. We will be dividing roles for tech! If you cannot make it, please contact Mrs. Lei by Wednesday.

*Middle School FCS will meet this Thursday in Ms. Carpenter’s room after school.

*Varsity volleyball beat Lewis Cass last night. Kenzie Appleton had 16 kills and 9 digs. Josie Odle had 16 kills, 15 assists and 9 digs. Kyah Hembree had 6 kills and 11 pts. Gracie Petty added 3 kills. Savannah Smith had 20 assists. Lauren Hendricks had 13 serve receptions, 7 digs and 11 pts.

*SADD Club Meeting Tuesday, October 7th 3:30-4pm in the cafeteria.

*Middle school cross country practice today is canceled.

*On Monday night the Comets traveled to face Lafayette Harrison in what they knew would be a tough test.   In tennis there is no class system like there is in the other team sports, so facing #29 overall Harrison on the road would be a lofty challenge.  The Comets didn’t let it phase them and took it to the host Raiders.  Striking in straight set victories was Silas Flanary at #1 singles, Tristan Armogum at #2 singles and Max Atherton at #3 singles. The doubles would be tested!  The Harrison #1 duo is likely to be All State after season, and their senior leader was a member of the 2022 state runner up team as a freshman.  JT Atherton and Blake Farkas challenged them to a very tight first set but ran out of gas in the second set. The #2 doubles team of Blake Day and Grant Farkas were taken the distance in a 3 set thriller.  The boys were able to come out on top to remain undefeated on the season. The JV was also victorious on the night winning 4-2.  The Varsity moved to 17-3 on the season and this moved them into the #2 spot for all time number of wins.   The JV concluded their season 20-1.   The Varsity is back in action next when facing #26 Kokomo in sectional on Wednesday at 4pm.   Would love to see some Comet supporters if you are able!  Go Comets!

*Seniors- a representative from Herff Jones will be here Friday during lunch to get your cap and gown ordered.

*Middle school homework help will meet in the cafeteria after school today.

   Eastern High School Announcements

   Monday, September 29, 2025

*Visit the library community room during open hours from September 29 to October 3 and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!

*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.

*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 Varsity and JV Boy’s tennis team had an outstanding weekend winning the Comet Invitational.  In round one they defeated district one ranked Lowell by the score of 4-1 and in the Final, they defeated Mississinewa by the score of 5-0.  This moved the Varsity to 16-3 on the season and the JV 19-1.   The Comets are in action again tonight when traveling to Lafayette Harrison.  This will be a tough test against one of the stronger programs in the state.  Go Comets!

*The Comets cross country teams competed at the Culver Invitational this past Saturday. The boys were led by Jakob Bertoline with a time of 19:58 beating his previous best time on the course. Reagan Long, Samuel Thomas, and Chase Roseberry also beat their previous best times on the course.  In the girls’ race Emme Alexander took a minute off her personal best time.

*On Wednesday, right after school, Drama will be having their first tech call out in room 119. If you want to participate with tech or have given a form to Mrs. Lei, please attend this meeting. We will be dividing roles for tech! If you cannot make it, please contact Mrs. Lei by Wednesday.

*Middle School FCS will meet this Thursday in Ms. Carpenter’s room after school.

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.

Eastern High School Announcements

Thursday, September 22, 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, Friday 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.

*As we think of our future during College Go Week, the military may be a factor in the path you’re considering. Did you know that military members are more highly educated than the general population? Those who enlist are required to have a high school diploma or a GED. That means 99% of the military has a high school education while only 60% of the general population has earned a high school education. If you are thinking about the military, consider that currently only about 23% of young Americans meet the core eligibility requirements which include factors such as good physical & mental health, a foundational education, and a clean record of moral conduct. Have you given any thought to your future path?

*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.

*Addi Bennett and Blake Day are the winners of yesterday’s College go week trivia. Please see Mrs. Slee for your price.

*High school softball practice today will be in the multi purpose room.