EMS- Weekly Newsletter
Week of November 6, 2026
What's Happening This Week:
Monday, November 2nd
LEAP Out of Uniform Dress (Purple, Navy, and Black bands)
Tuesday, November 3rd
No School Election Day
Friday, November 6th
PBIS Candy Cart
Deadline for Beta Competition Sign Up
Out of Uniform Dress for $2 (students with yellow bands do not pay)
From the Counselor
This week’s Something to Think About is:
This week's quote comes from author Louisa May Alcott:
"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail."
Life isn't always smooth sailing. Sometimes we face challenges, make mistakes, or find things difficult. But just like a sailor learns to navigate through storms, we learn and grow by facing challenges instead of giving up.
Remember, you don't have to be perfect or have all the answers. Every challenge is a chance to become stronger and wiser.
So, here's something to think about: What challenge can you face this week with courage and a willingness to learn?
Renaissance Popsicle Sales
The Renaissance Committee is accepting donations of Boxes of Popsicles to help raise money for our End of Year Event! Popsicles can be dropped off in the front office.
Upcoming Incentives
Vermilion Parish Professional Development Days 2026-2027
🗓 Coming Up!
November 9th - 13th
EMS Kindness Week
Thursday, November 12th
BB Jamboree at JHW
Girls 4:45 against JHW
Boys 5:30 against JHW
Friday, November 13th
World Kindness Day
Saturday, November 14th
Middle School Honor Band Tryouts
Monday, November 16th
BB at RRMS
Tuesday, November 17th
Vision/ Hearing Screening
Thursday, November 19th
BB vs. NVMS
Friday, November 20th
Progress Reports
November 23rd- 27th
Thanksgiving Break
December 21st- January 1st
Winter Break
January 4th
No School for Students for Staff Professional Development
February 8th- 12th
Mardi Gras Break
March 8th
No School for Students Staff Professional Development
March 26th - April 2nd
Spring Break
Friday, April 9th
8th Grade Social
Wednesday, April 21st - Tuesday, April 27th
6th Grade LEAP Testing
Wednesday, April 28th- Tuesday, May 4th
7th and 8th Grade LEAP Testing
Monday, May 24th
EMS Academic Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 28th
Last Day of School
💡 Reminders
Morning Drop Off
All students MUST be dropped off in the car rider line in the morning. Students should not be dropped off in the teacher parking lot, or the side streets near the front of the school.
Belts and Shirts
Out Of Uniform Dress Guidelines
Shorts
Students shorts MUST adhere to the VPBS length policy.