Enrollment Agreements

2025-26 SY

Enrollment Agreements for the 2025-26 school year will be distributed electronically through TADS. On Friday, you will receive an email from TADS with instructions to complete your enrollment. Please log in and fill out all required forms. The deposit will be collected at that time. The deadline for re-enrollment deposits is Jan. 30th.

No School | Jan. 20th

On Monday, January 20th EDS will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

End of Quarter | Jan. 24th

The 2nd quarter of EDS school year ends on Friday, Jan. 24th. Middle School Students are reminded to submit all late assignments. Report Cards will be published Friday, Jan. 31st.

Report Cards | Jan. 31st

Report Cards will be published Friday, Jan. 31st. Congratulations to our students on a successful 2nd Quarter!

Open House | Feb. 1st

EDS will hold it’s Open House on Saturday, February 1st, from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 pm. Prospective students and families are invited to attend. Please contact Sarah Williams for more information. Help us spread the word - please “like” and “share” our Open House Instagram and Facebook posts throughout the month of January.

Boots & Bling | April 5, 2025

Sponsorship Opportunities

Erie Day School is thrilled to announce The Auction at Erie Day School: Boots & Bling, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This Western-inspired evening promises a boot-stomping good time with great friends, one-of-a-kind auction items, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable entertainment.

Sponsorship Opportunities are now available! In addition to sponsorship, you may also consider donating an auction item or advertising in the Auction Catalog as a way to support Erie Day School.

Thank you to Erie Strayer, Philip & Christina Katen, Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Kate & Co., Dr. Dominic Piranti & Dr. Jessica Hartnett, and Allburn Florist, who have already committed to supporting our event!

2025-26 Academic Calendar

We’re pleased to announce that the 2025-26 academic year calendar has been released. Parents can access it in the announcements section on Educate and on our website under "Parents"

To stay informed, please read The Happenings Newsletter for regular updates and notice of revisions to the calendar. We look forward to another wonderful year ahead!

EDS Playhouse | Shrek, Jr.

AUDITION PACKETS

If your child has not picked up an Audition Packet, they can be found in the Announcements on Educate.

AUDITION PACKETS

AUDITIONS | Jan. 13th & 14th

On Tues., Jan. 13th & Wed., Jan. 14th, EDS Playhouse auditions will take place in the Burnside Performing Arts Studio from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. for students in Grades 3 - 8. Sign ups will be posted to request your time slot. Grade 2 is welcome to audition during your class time with Mrs. Lachowski and will begin in March.

FIRST REHEARSAL | Jan. 21st

PARENT MEETING | Jan. 15th

The EDS Playhouse production team will hold a Mandatory Cast and Parent Meeting on Wed., Jan. 15th at 3:30 pm in the Kern Dining Room. This is a mandatory meeting for all participating families. (Grades 2-8)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES



Watch the Happenings and your Inbox as more information and parent volunteer opportunities will be made available. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support in the Performing Arts at Erie Day School!

Colors for Cancer Week

Jan. 13th - Jan. 17th

National Junior Honor Society will be hosting Colors for Cancer next week, Mon. Jan. 13th - Fri., Jan. 17th. Each day a student may replace one or more items of their uniform with an item in the color of that day. Donations are requested in the amount of $1 per item. (For example, if your student wears an orange shirt and orange sock on Monday, your family would donate $2 for that day.) Funds raised by NJHS during this event will benefit cancer research and individuals who suffer from cancer.

Monday - Pink - Breast Cancer

Tuesday - Black or Grey -

Brain Cancer & Skin Cancer

Wednesday - Blue - Colon Cancer

Thursday - White - Lung Cancer



Friday - Any Color - All Cancers

Winter Activities

for Grades 4-8

Erie Day School is thrilled to offer new after-school opportunities for Grades 4-8 students. We are introducing basketball skills and instrumental lessons.

Instrumental lessons with renowned instructor Byron Yount will begin on Mondays starting February 16th. Students can take individual 30-minute trumpet or trombone lessons for $35 each, held on campus. Payments and scheduling will be arranged directly with Mr. Yount. For more details, contact Dr. Karen Tyler at ktyler@eriedayschool.com.

Basketball lessons and game practices, led by Coach Mitch Schreffler, will take place Mondays from 3:30–5:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 AM, running from January 27 to February 24. The eight sessions, which include skill-building and team scrimmages, are $140. Payments can be made via @Connielyons4, cash, or checks payable to Mitch Schreffler. For more information, email Connie Schreffler at cschreffler@eriedayschool.com.

Sign up by January 20th to secure your child’s spot in either of these programs.