East Holmes Local Schools and Hiland HS/MS are pleased to share that, pending Board approval, Emily Donawa has been selected as the next Athletic Director at Hiland.
Emily currently serves as a General Teacher at Walnut Creek and Winesburg Elementary and also coaches junior high girls basketball at Hiland. A graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, she brings strong energy, a passion for working with students, and a commitment to education-based athletics.
Emily will become the sixth Athletic Director in Hiland history and will work alongside current Athletic Director Seger Bonifant during the transition.
Please join us in congratulating Emily on this new role. Go Hawks!
Emily currently serves as a General Teacher at Walnut Creek and Winesburg Elementary and also coaches junior high girls basketball at Hiland. A graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, she brings strong energy, a passion for working with students, and a commitment to education-based athletics.
Emily will become the sixth Athletic Director in Hiland history and will work alongside current Athletic Director Seger Bonifant during the transition.
Please join us in congratulating Emily on this new role. Go Hawks!

Prom Spirit Week is Almost Here! Get ready to show your school spirit as we count down to Prom! Join us April 27 – May 1 for a fun-filled week of themed dress-up days!

Prom is just around the corner, and we don’t want anyone to miss out! This is a friendly reminder that any junior or senior planning to attend prom must purchase their tickets by Friday, April 24.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Alice in Wonderland for a wonderful performance this weekend!



East Holmes: Following this morning’s BOE meeting, calendar updates are now official.
May 14 is a student day.
Last day: Berlin & Chestnut Ridge – May 22;
All other buildings – May 27.
May 14 is a student day.
Last day: Berlin & Chestnut Ridge – May 22;
All other buildings – May 27.
Join us for the Hiland Spring Play on April 17, 18, and 19.

What a game. What a TEAM.
State Champions – 2025-26!
Proud of this group of young men and their coaches. The hard work, discipline, and commitment showed all season — and especially last night.
A special moment for Hiland and our entire East Holmes community.

Hiland HS/MS will have a 2 Hour Early Dismissal on Friday, March 20. Good Luck to our Hiland Boys Basketball team as they head to State!

East Holmes Local School District will now be CLOSED today, Tuesday, March 17th.

East Holmes Local School District is operating on a 2-HOUR DELAY today -- Tuesday, March 17th.
Pre-School story time at Winesburg Elementary today is cancelled.
Pre-School story time at Winesburg Elementary today is cancelled.

Help support our community by donating blood on March 16th! Our bi-annual blood drive is open to the public, and you can sign up for a time slot by calling Hiland's school office.

East Holmes Local School District is operating on a 2-HOUR DELAY today -- Wednesday, February 25th.

East Holmes Local School District will now be CLOSED today, Monday, February 23rd.

East Holmes Local School District is operating on a 2-HOUR DELAY today -- Monday, February 23rd.

A reminder that students will have a 2 Hour Early Dismissal on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Hiland Academic Booster Club Fundraiser. Orders accepted through February 17, 2026.

East Holmes Local School District will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th.
We will re-evaluate conditions in the morning and provide an update if anything changes.
We will re-evaluate conditions in the morning and provide an update if anything changes.

East Holmes Local School District will be CLOSED TOMORROW -- Tuesday, January 27th.

East Holmes Local School District will be CLOSED TOMORROW -- Monday, January 26th.

East Holmes Local School District will be CLOSED TOMORROW -- Tuesday, January 20th.

