Hello East Holmes families!
We are thrilled to invite you to our very first annual Reading Under the Lights! This fun, free event for Kindergarten through 8th-grade families will take place on Thursday, October 8th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Hiland Baseball Field.
Doors open at 5:30 PM, and our reading stations will kick off at 6:00 PM. Please feel free to drop in whenever you can—you are welcome to join the fun at any time!
Throughout the evening, students will rotate through stations featuring books read by Hiland athletes, retired teachers, fire and EMS, hometown heroes and more. Best of all, every student gets to choose 5 free books to take home! And rumor has it that Clifford, Elephant, and Piggie will all be making special guest appearances!
This event is presented in partnership with the United Way of Wayne and Holmes County, and free food will be provided for all families thanks to the incredible generosity of our local business sponsors.
We can't wait to see you at the ballfield on October 8th for a fantastic night of books, food, and community. Have a wonderful evening!
We are thrilled to invite you to our very first annual Reading Under the Lights! This fun, free event for Kindergarten through 8th-grade families will take place on Thursday, October 8th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Hiland Baseball Field.
Doors open at 5:30 PM, and our reading stations will kick off at 6:00 PM. Please feel free to drop in whenever you can—you are welcome to join the fun at any time!
Throughout the evening, students will rotate through stations featuring books read by Hiland athletes, retired teachers, fire and EMS, hometown heroes and more. Best of all, every student gets to choose 5 free books to take home! And rumor has it that Clifford, Elephant, and Piggie will all be making special guest appearances!
This event is presented in partnership with the United Way of Wayne and Holmes County, and free food will be provided for all families thanks to the incredible generosity of our local business sponsors.
We can't wait to see you at the ballfield on October 8th for a fantastic night of books, food, and community. Have a wonderful evening!
Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22.
Meet our counselors for the 2026-2027 school year! Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, East Holmes provides school-based mental health services to help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com
Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com
Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com
Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org
Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com
Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com
Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com
Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org
East Holmes Local Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we offer school-based mental health services to elementary, middle and high school students, to help them navigate challenges, build resilience and thrive in and out of the classroom.
Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.
Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.
Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.
Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Join us in welcoming Amanda Bush to the district as a new cook at Walnut Creek!
Join us in welcoming Alan Yoder as a new Bus Driver!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Sydney Miller! She is the new School Secretary at Walnut Creek!
Join us in welcoming Stephanie Lawson to East Holmes as a Custodian!
Welcoming Jamie Wellert to the district! Jamie is a Paraprofessional at Chestnut Ridge.
Join us in welcoming TJ Yerian as a new Bus Driver!
Join us in welcoming Charles Sours to the district! Charles is an Intervention Specialist at Berlin!
Join us as we welcome Garrett Miller to the district! Garret teaches Elementary PE at Berlin and Chestnut Ridge!
Welcoming Kayla Nofsinger to East Holmes! Kayla joins us as a General Teacher at Walnut Creek and Winseburg!
Join us as we welcome Ryan McVicker to the district! Ryan teaches 5-8th Grade Social Studies at Chestnut Ridge!
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Paul Zacour! Paul is a Social Studies Teacher at Hiland.
Year two of our Phased Classroom Renovation Project is complete! Berlin, Chestnut Ridge, and Hiland welcomed students back into refreshed classrooms this fall, with new flooring, lighting, furniture, and storage throughout. Thank you to our families, staff, and community for your patience this summer. Here’s a look at some of the finished spaces!
Lance Swartzentruber joins us as one of our new Elementary PE Teachers! Welcome to East Holmes, Lance!
Happy first day of school, East Holmes! We’re excited to kick off another great school year.
Join us in welcoming Kari Sparling to the district! Kari will be teaching Biology at Hiland!
