Happy holidays from the 8th grade!
New additions around EPJ: Communication Banners! These were part of the EPJ Special Project Fund that Ms. Cass applied for. Currently there are banners in the following locations: each office, each sensory room, the cafeteria and two on the playground. When the new building addition is finished, there will be ones located in each gym and the library.
Communication banners are visual supports designed to help students express needs, make choices, and participate in daily activities when verbal communication may be limited or inconsistent. They are not a replacement for speech, but a tool to support and expand communication.
Why We Use Communication Banners:
•They provide students with a consistent way to communicate across settings and staff.
•They reduce frustration by giving students a clear, accessible way to express needs.
•They support independence, decision-making, and self-advocacy.
•They align with inclusive practices and support diverse communication styles.
The goal is to create an environment where every student has a voice and feels understood. Communication banners are one of many tools that help us do just that.
The EPJ HS Band had an amazing time over the past two mornings spreading holiday cheer to our little Huskies down in the elementary school!
We were proud to share a wide variety of ensembles. Yesterday featured our woodwind groups — a flute trio, clarinet quartet, and saxophone sextet — and today our brass choir brought the holiday spirit to life.
It was such a joy to come together as a school community and celebrate the season through music. Moments like these truly remind us of the power of music to connect us all. ❤️🎄
We were proud to share a wide variety of ensembles. Yesterday featured our woodwind groups — a flute trio, clarinet quartet, and saxophone sextet — and today our brass choir brought the holiday spirit to life.
It was such a joy to come together as a school community and celebrate the season through music. Moments like these truly remind us of the power of music to connect us all. ❤️🎄
Merry Christmas!! Lots of fun today!!!
*Date Change: EPJ Sports Foundation Trivia Night is now Friday, February 6th, 2026*
Here is the link for the high school band and vocal concerts tonight at 7 pm in the MS gym. https://youtube.com/live/7cLxpYgod8E?feature=share
EPJ will not be traveling to the JH tournaments tomorrow morning due to projected weather conditions. We will evaluate the varsity situation in the morning. Stay safe
The varsity boys and girls basketball games in Madison tomorrow have been bumped back one hour because of the pending weather in the morning. C boys and JV girls will now start at 1:00 pm in Madison on Saturday, December 13.
Last practice of the season for JH GBB
Mrs. Hartog's 4th grade particpated in an online math escape room to review for their upcoming test!
Attention, due to road conditions Canton cannot make the trip to Elk Point tonight. Tonight's games have been postponed.
Egg Bungee Jump
HS Physics students applied conservation of energy concepts to calculate the perfect bungee length—aiming to get their egg as close to the ground as possible without hitting the ground.
7th grade math played Integer BINGO today. The grand prize was a full size candy bar.
Huskies: The EPJHS Student Council and EPJ Booster Club are teaming up to make the holiday season a little brighter for our Huskies!
On Thursday, December 11, during the boys and girls basketball games, the Student Council will be collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves.
++Special Giveaways++
Bring in a coat → Receive a free popcorn pass from the Booster Club!
Bring in hats, gloves, or scarves → Your name goes into a drawing for a free popcorn for every pair donated!
Let’s pack the stands for our first home basketball game and come together as a Husky Family to support a great cause.
Thank you for helping us spread warmth this holiday season!
On Thursday, December 11, during the boys and girls basketball games, the Student Council will be collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves.
++Special Giveaways++
Bring in a coat → Receive a free popcorn pass from the Booster Club!
Bring in hats, gloves, or scarves → Your name goes into a drawing for a free popcorn for every pair donated!
Let’s pack the stands for our first home basketball game and come together as a Husky Family to support a great cause.
Thank you for helping us spread warmth this holiday season!
Due to potential weather conditions tonight both the JH girls basketball game vs Dakota Valley has been cancelled. The wrestling quad in Canistota has been postponed - no make-up date set yet. Stay safe!
JH GBB has been working hard this season. 4 morning practices in a row this week! Still lots of smiles this morning!
Pillowcases are complete!!
We are missing some Angle Tree Tags. These were taken from the tree at EPJ School. If you took these tags, please bring the gifts to EPJ School as soon as possible, but no later than Friday. These are the missing tags 5A – Coat S/6-7 and 11D – Socks 5T/Underwear Size 12 and 16A – Pants/Sweatpants/Jeans XL 16-18. Thank you.
4th grade science experimented with different materials to see if they were transparent, translucent or opaque.
Mrs. Hartog's 4th graders made their annual Thanksgiving art cornucopias. They turned out great!
