Eastern High School Announcements
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
*2026 Summer Driver’s Ed information is available in the office for any EHS student who will be 15 years of age before May 31, 2026. Please pick up the information paper from the HS office.
*The Eastern boys swim team ended their dual meet season with a win over Blackford 118-36. Caden and Grant Kerns were quadruple winners. Jacob Kerns was a triple winner, double winners were Reid Shedron, Ethan Heck, and Evan Lapp and Reagan Long and Hudson Bedwell were single winners.
*Today we will be having a call out meeting for high school boys track and field after school at 3:25 in the cafeteria. Come grab some info regarding the upcoming season as we start the following week. Even if you are in a winter sport, swing by and grab the info so you have it!! Go Comets!!
*Attention Juniors and Seniors – A representative from IU Kokomo will be at Eastern on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:30. If you would like to learn more about IUK, please sign up with Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office by Monday, February 16.
*The Eastern Key Club will be hosting a sucker sale from now until the end of the week. Suckers are being sold for one dollar each and proceeds are going towards the Walk A Mile Fundraiser and other community outreach efforts. Stop by the Key Club table in the cafeteria during lunch to get yours today!
*The Eastern bowling coach will have information about Middle School boys and girls bowling on Thursday February 12 in the cafeteria during your lunch period. No previous bowling experience is necessary.
*Middle School FCS will meet this Thursday in Ms. Carpenter’s room after school.
*Winter Homecoming week is February 9-13! The dress up days are as follows:
Thursday: Color War!
Freshman: Orange
Sophomores: Purple
Juniors: Blue
Seniors: Black
Staff: White
8th: Yellow
7th: Red
6th: Gray
Friday: Green and Gold Day
Dust off those outfits and show your school spirit for homecoming this week!
*SADD club, please see Profe Larson in her classroom for Walk a Mile packets and sign up for a time slot for Dessert Night!
*Winter Homecoming/Semi-Formal Dance on Saturday, February 14, from 7-10pm in the High School Cafeteria! Tickets will be $10 and are on sale today. Tickets can be purchased throughout the day from Mrs. Nibert’s room (room 101). Ticket sales will end on Thursday, February 12. No tickets will be sold at the door. Anyone wanting to bring a date from another school/not a current Eastern Student will need to pick up a guest permission form in the high school office. This dance is for high school students only! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Nibert.
* Just a reminder, school WILL be in session Monday, February 16th.
*Attention all high school students, there will be a call out meeting for anyone interested in being on stage crew for the spring musical. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 18th right after school in the choir room. We will need lots of help moving things, and making sure the show runs smoothly. If you have any questions, please email Lincoln Mentis.
*Come join us for prayer and donuts on Wednesday morning February 18th. We will meet at 7:45 before school in the swim lobby and anyone is welcome to attend! Come pray for your families, school, country and those in need!
*Juniors, if you participated in the J. Edwards fundraiser, stop by Mrs. Bickel’s room today to pick up your products.
*Be part of something great- join Eastern’s Walk A Mile for the Rescue Mission team! Spanish Club, SADD and Key Club are all participating but we would like you to join us. The event is Saturday, morning, Feb. 28, but we are starting fundraising now. This is an event for all staff and students. For more information see or email Mrs. Larson.
*Art Club will be held in the library on Tuesday, February 17th after school. We will be creating with Fimo Clay. Bring your imagination and join us from 3-4.
*There will be a call out meeting during lunch next Wednesday for any Middle School boy or girl interested in golf this season.