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Eastside Informational Video
🦃 DECA Thanksgiving Food Drive: Help Us Give Thanks by Giving Back!
This Thanksgiving season, we’re hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help families in need within our community.
📅 Dates: October 27– November 19
📍 Drop-off Locations: Media Center
🍎 Items Needed: There are bags with a list of items needed in rooms of participating teachers. Pick up your bag, fill it with the items on the list and return to school by November 19.
Every donation makes a difference! Let’s come together to share the spirit of gratitude and help ensure every family has a warm meal this Thanksgiving.
Congratulations to all students who placed at the Laird Lewis Invitational at Myers Park High School this past Saturday, October 25th:
Nathan Cloer & Owen Davis - 2nd place in Duo Interpretation
Aaliyah Sanchez & Delayna Mello - 4th place in Duo Interpretation
Baylor Pfaffl - 1st place in Novice Reading
Nathan Cloer - 5th place in Extemporaneous Speaking
Aaliyah Sanchez - 4th place in Original Oratory
As a team, Eastside won 3rd place in Speech Sweepstakes.
Finally, Dominic Giles was co-champion of Novice Lincoln-Douglas, earning 1st place & a NIETOC bid!
Girls Basketball Tryouts will be held November 3rd and November 4th from 4pm-6:30pm in the Aux gym. You must have all documents including a physical dated after April 1, 2025 uploaded onto BigTeams in order to participate in tryouts.
Come out and participate in all of the exciting events we have planned to raise money for Upstate Warrior Solution!
Please join us in congratulating the Eagle Regiment on their outstanding achievement of securing 6th place at the SCBDA 4A State Competition on Saturday, Oct 18.
The group's remarkable perseverance and commitment to excellence throughout the season have yielded impressive results, including a prestigious top spot in the finals. They are lead by incredibly talented directors and staff who have helped the band throughout this season discover their potential! Thank you to all our parent volunteers as well, your dedication and long hours helped make this season a success!
Spring 2026 ACT/SAT Choice Letters are due by November 3rd.
Please complete the Google form indicating if you would like to take EITHER ACT or SAT this spring. If you do not intend to take either test at Eastside, please indicate that on the form as well. Every third year student at EHS needs to complete the form indicating ONE choice.
Spring 2026 College Readiness Assessment Choice Form
Seat Time Recovery will begin at the end of Quarter One - see Mr. Dix.
Seat Time Recovery Information
Did You Know You Can Pay Debt on MySchool Bucks? Please read the directions below FIRST!
(IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THE directions linked directly below FIRST to pay correctly.)
CLICK HERE! READ FIRST!: DIRECTIONS for Paying Debt on My School Bucks
**Be aware that your student debt WILL NOT APPEAR when you log in to MySchoolBucks--you will have to manually add fees you owe to the "cart" using the correct category under the "DEBT" section (Science fee, ID, lost book, etc.). The directions linked above in red will tell you how to check your debt amount AND what categories to choose in My School Bucks for each type of debt. ALL DEBT must be paid to be eligible to purchase a parking permit, Homecoming Dance, or Prom ticket.
Boys Basketball Tryouts, November 3rd & 4th
C-Team & JV: 4:00-5:30 Main gym
Varsity: 5:30-7:00 Main gym
*Must have updated physical dated after April 1st, 2025 uploaded in Big Teams and all other forms completed in Big Teams in order to participate in tryouts.
Parents and students, it is time to purchase senior ads the yearbook. Prices are as follows: 1/8 page is $85, 1/4 page is $150, a half page is $225, and a full page is $350. Prices will go up on December 1st. Payment plans are available for the purchase of senior ads in three easy installments. Don't miss out on this opportunity to highlight your senior and commemorate their accomplishments!
Seniors, it is time to select a song for the annual Yearbook Senior Playlist! Please complete the Google Form to submit your favorite song.
The Eastside High Boys Basketball Team Shop is Open! Get your gear today!
Eastside High Boys Basketball Team Shop
Nominations are open for the Eastside High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Please submit the attached nomination form in full by Nov. 21, 2025.
Eastside High School Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Eastside Athletics is looking for students who are interested in video production. If you love to make videos, please see Coach Kosmicki in the Athletic Office.
Do you enjoy art, music, and dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos?
Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!
This year’s theme is “I Belong!” and we offer prizes to top performers. You may submit multiple entries; the deadline for submission is January 8th. You can read more, access submission guidelines, and complete the entry Google form via the yellow button below! For inspiration, visit the Reflections Virtual Art Gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships!
PTA Reflections: Information and Entry Form
Eastside High School Graduation for the Class of 2026
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Parents and Students: If you are paying a fee or debt at school, we can only accept payment in cash. Checks cannot be accepted. MySchoolBucks may also be used online; please read the instructions on the EHS website before using MySchoolBucks.
Parking procedures for the 2025-2026 school year are finalized and live.
Please review the procedures and timeline thoroughly as it should address many of the common questions. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
2025-2026 EHS Student Parking Procedures
AP Literature & Composition Summer Reading Assignment!
If you are taking AP Literature & Composition next year, be sure to complete the Summer Reading Assignment linked below. AP Lit will be a 2nd Semester class, so please plan to have this completed in advance. Don't wait until the last minute!
AP Lit Summer Reading Assignment
AP Language & Composition Summer Reading Assignment!
If you are taking AP Language & Composition next year, be sure to complete the Summer Reading Assignment, which will be due on the 3rd day of class next year!
AP Lang Summer Reading Assignment
Sex Education 2025-2026 Instruction Dates:
Semester One: August 26-September 8, 2025
Semester Two: January 20 - January 29, 2026
Middle School/ Homeschool Athletic Insurance
