As we approach the final days of the 2025-2026 school year, I want to take a moment to day thank you. Thank you for all of your support; support for your student, support for our faculty, and support for our school. East River truly is a special place, where students can learn and grow together. We are not perfect, but we are a beautiful community of learners that strive to be better every day. Personally, serving as the principal of East River is the highlight of my career. I look forward to more years together as a Falcon Family!

These last two days of school will be filled with goodbyes and final prep for the summer. If your student missed laptop return last week, be sure they bring it in tomorrow. If your student is taking a class over the summer, they need to show registration to Mrs. Walker in the media center, to be able to keep the device.

Please take a moment in this busy time of year to pause and reflect. Reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. This weekend is not just the unofficial kickoff of summer, it is a reminder that freedom isn't free and there are thousands who have given all for our country. Please take a moment to remind your student about the significance and importance of today.

If we don't see you or your student for the last two days of school, I wish you a restful and fun-filled summer!

On Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th, the last two days of school, please remind your students they will not need their backpacks. If students bring their backpacks, they must check them in when they arrive and retrieve them at the end of the day. Student laptops will have been collected before the last two days of school, and instruction will continue through a more traditional method with supplies already in the classrooms. Thank you for listening and for your continued support. 

Students can carry a small purse or bag for personal items and lunches. 

Please DO NOT drop students off in the staff parking lot or pull into the mobility spaces to drop students off. There are several suggestions below for avoiding the back-up in the mornings. The mobility spaces are reserved for our students with mobility needs and the reserved spaces are for our Little Falcons parents. Please take the time to safely drop off your student in the drop off lane.

 Continued reminders for parents and students about our parking lot:

Thank you for helping us keep our students and faculty safe by adhering to speed limits of 10 mph and following all traffic cones, barricades, and signs in the parking lot.