Homecoming Update
Tonight’s football game against Benzie Central has been canceled because Benzie does not have enough athletes available to field a team. The pulled pork dinner fundraiser has also been canceled.
The Homecoming parade will still take place tonight at 5:00 p.m. on Main Street, and the Homecoming dance will be held Saturday, October 3, as planned.
The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced at next week’s home football game.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see everyone at tonight’s parade to celebrate our students and show your East Jordan spirit!
East Jordan Public Schools is hiring a Pool Director for the East Jordan Community Pool! From PE classes and swimming lessons to swim club and community programs, our pool brings people of all ages together.
We’re looking for an organized, dependable leader with ideas for expanding programs, increasing participation, and helping our pool grow as a community resource.
See the attached job posting for qualifications and application details. Please share to help us find our next Pool Director!
We recognize that the sudden staffing changes at the East Jordan Community Pool have created uncertainty for our patrons, parents, families, and community members. Questions about programming, access, and what comes next are understandable.
These circumstances were not anticipated, and while we do not yet have all the answers, please know that the pool and the people it serves remain important to East Jordan Public Schools. We value the role the pool plays in providing recreation, instruction, fitness, rehabilitation, and connection for people of all ages.
The District is actively working through the immediate staffing needs and considering the best path forward. This is a priority, and we will communicate additional information as soon as plans become clearer.
If you know someone who is lifeguard certified, has experience working in a pool setting, or may be interested in becoming certified, please encourage them to contact the Superintendent’s Office. We would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate this unexpected transition. Challenges can also create opportunities, and we are confident that, with the support of our community, we will find a positive path forward.
All CDL classes are fully reimbursed after passing. A background check and quarterly random drug testing are required.
See the flyer for details and call 231-536-2921 to learn more. Please share with anyone who might be interested!
Please see the attached flyer for the time, location, and appointment information.
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court! King Candidates in the back row L-R: Sonny Raona, Inigo Knauf, Brady Wilson, William Webb, Curtis Crawford and Wyatt Dionne. Queen Candidates in the front row L-R: Riley Roberts, Grace Grybauskas, Elise Lercel, Josephine Kirkpatrick, Murphy Shooks and Avery Bearden. Come watch the homecoming game on Friday, October 2 and see which of our fabulous seniors are crowned queen and king.
Kim Prebble, one of our MHS secretaries, was recently highlighted as a Community Leader in the Charlevoix County News. We are proud to have Kim as part of the EJPS family and appreciate all she does for our students, staff, families, and community.
We still have a few openings in our Fall Adult Welding Skills Class at East Jordan High School!
This hands on class is open to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals and is taught in our EJHS Welding Lab by welding instructor David Muladore. Participants have the opportunity to work toward AWS Level 1, 2, or 3 certifications while gaining practical welding experience.
We’re especially proud that our EJPS Spanish Honor Society students completed the Spanish translations as a community service project! Our Anishinaabemowin class also contributed to the project, with the translations then sent to Isadore Toulouse, Anishinaabe elder, teacher, author, and translator with the LTBB Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department.
What a great project and a wonderful way for our students to contribute to our community. We hope you’ll come out and enjoy the day! FREE admission noon to 4:00 pm.
A message worth sharing with our entire EJPS community!
Our Middle/High School Principal, Mrs. Janae Russell, created this message to welcome our students back and kick off the new school year. We thought our families and community would enjoy hearing from her too!
EJ Student Welcome!
Our offices are open, and we are excited to welcome new students and families to East Jordan Public Schools!
At EJPS, students have opportunities to explore their interests at every age. We offer Art and PE for students K through 12, elementary STEM, Gardenature and Music. Beginning in 5th grade and continuing through high schoo we offer band.
Our high school students can also take advantage of AP courses and a wide variety of CTE opportunities, including welding, woods, drafting, business, autos, and more.
Small school. Big opportunities. A great place to learn, grow, and belong.
You can register online at ejps.org. A birth certificate, proof of residency and immunization records are required for enrollment.
What a wonderful week at East Jordan Public Schools!
We began with our Welcome Back celebration, where we recognized our staff, shared our mission and vision for the year ahead, and celebrated years of service, weddings, new babies, children beginning kindergarten, and parents of seniors preparing for graduation. We also welcomed our new staff members and introduced them to the EJPS team.
Our staff luncheon featured some finely grilled meats, summer’s finest ice cream, favorite toppings, and plenty of smiles. The week was also packed with professional learning, including SEBH-PBIS training to strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral supports in our classrooms, along with UFLI training for our elementary staff.
Wednesday evening concluded with a Hot Dog Dinner at both buildings, generously provided by our Board of Education, followed by a well-attended Open House. It was wonderful to welcome our students and families back into our schools and to be reminded of the tremendous community support surrounding EJPS.
There were many moving parts throughout the week and a great deal of work behind the scenes. Thank you to our administrators, teachers, support staff, Board members, and everyone else who helped make the week such a success.
We are ready to welcome our students on Monday and look forward to another year of providing a high-quality education to the children of the community we are privileged to serve.
One Team — One Mission — Red Devil Proud!
Mr. Bacon
You can listen online at interlochenpublicradio.org or tune in on the radio:
📻 88.5 FM near Interlochen
📻 94.7 FM near Traverse City
📻 88.5 FM farther north toward Mackinac
We’re excited to hear Riley on the air!
