East Weekly

Good afternoon! This is just a reminder that the Spring 6th Grade FunNight will be held on Thursday, May 7th! Permission slips went home last week and are being collected by house teachers through next week. This Fun Night will host 6th graders from 5:00- 7:00 at Apex Jumps (formerly Rockin’ Jump) in Westerville. The cost to attend is $20 for two hours ($14 for one hour).

*Waivers must be completed through Apex Jumps for your child to participate (link in permission slip)

For more information, check out the permission slip!

May 1: No school- Staff Professional Development

May 5 - May 8: 8th grade Washington DC Trip

May 7: 7th Grade Musical

May 11: PTA Meeting

May 13: Fitness Fundraiser Pancake Reward Breakfast

May 13: 6th and 8th grade Rewards Night - invitations were sent via snail mail

May 14: Fitness Fundraiser Ice Cream Reward (8th grade)

May 14: 7th grade Rewards Night - invitations coming

May 15: Awards Breakfast or Lunch Out -invitations were sent via snail mail

May 16: Whits Ice Cream Fundraiser

May18: 8th grade success fair

May 19: 6th grade field trip /7th grade Hero Speeches

May 20: 6th grade field trip / 7th grade Field Trip /8th grade success fair

May 21: Talent Show!

May 22: 8th grade clap out / Last Day of School

May 23: Last Day of School!

5/11/26 @ 7pm

You can check out the new website here. Below are directions on how to obtain the correct app.

FinalForms will be available to incoming 7th graders May 1, 2026. Families will be able to create accounts and complete any forms at that time.

7th Grade Musical (Choir)

May 4, 2026 7-9 p.m. @ MSE (soloist and speaking characters only)- Dress Rehearsal

May 5, 2026 7-9 p.m. @ MSE FULL CAST DRESS REHEARSAL

May 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. Performance @ MSE Cafeteria - Call time to choir room: 7:10 p.m.

Students not attending the Washington DC trip

We want our staff to be happy and enjoy coming to work every day. Below are just some of the ways that you can celebrate and recognize our amazing staff at East!

• PTA/Families spoil us!- Click here to join PTA!
• Student and/or family shout outs- Click here if you want to send a shoutout to a staff member!
• Heart and Pride Award- The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

We’re always looking for ways to connect classroom learning to the real world or allow students to explore the future—and we’d love your help! If you're open to sharing your job title and a brief description of what you do, we’d love to learn more. We’re gathering a list of parents and guardians who might be interested in speaking to students about their careers, allowing students to shadow for a day, or participating in a future career fair.

If this sounds like something you'd consider, please take a moment to fill out this quick google form. Thank you for helping our students dream big!

May 1, 2026: PD Day - No School
May 22, 2026: Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2026: Class of 2026 Commencement