Korean Language Students from our Facilitated Language Study class welcomed ambassadors from the Korean Education Center of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea on Tuesday, February 6th. East is working in a partnership with the Korean government to enhance our Korean language instruction. The students are pictured with the representatives and their virtual tutor.

This week was National School Counseling Week, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The 2024 theme is "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused." As we wrap up the week, we cannot thank our amazing school counselors Ashley Schuchardt, Laura Gillis, Michelle Olson, Sarah Elmore, Chris Micklos, Robin Murphy-Sinha, Sharleen Diaz-Declert and ACP Coordinator Tyler Kaster for the incredibly important work that they do at East! We are lucky to have them!

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Construction crews are working hard to put the finishing touches on the third-floor, east-wing renovations. Casework, carpet, ceilings, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) fixtures have been installed. The flooring, bathroom fixtures, door hardware, and paint touchups are going in this week. The new third floor classrooms will be open beginning Monday, February 19th. Once the third-floor renovation work is complete, crews will move down to the second-floor portion of the east wing for demolition. Construction continues in the autos, metals, and welding spaces as new masonry walls and MEPF work is ongoing.

On Thursday, February 15th we will have a modified bell schedule to have a Winter Pep Rally at the end of the day.

Students interested in learning a skilled trade during school hours should attend one of our Youth Apprenticeship Program Workshops on Tuesday, February 13th in the Career Center at East High School. Students will learn more about that particular field and what is required along with being able to fill out an application for the program. The Youth Apprenticeship Program provides numerous advantages for students such as:

Auditions for East High School's production THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL will be held on February 20th and 21st in the rehearsal studio from 4:00-7:00pm. Students auditioning need to prepare by having a short piece of music to sing. All East High students are welcome to audition. Information about auditioning can be found on the audition notice. Students with questions should contact Paul Milisch.