programs
Blue Devil Design
A ONE of a kind student-managed company that combines business and technology skills at East Aurora HS. This is MORE than a course, it is an EXPERIENCE. Company roles are filled by students in specialized departments such as Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Technology Design and Manufacturing. This is an authentic career-building experience that will offer ownership, leadership and a collaborative work environment. Networking, employment skills and business relationships will be built-in advantages to this program and will put you a step ahead.
Blue Devil Design
A ONE of a kind student-managed company that combines business and technology skills at East Aurora HS. This is MORE than a course, it is an EXPERIENCE. Company roles are filled by students in specialized departments such as Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Technology Design and Manufacturing. This is an authentic career-building experience that will offer ownership, leadership and a collaborative work environment. Networking, employment skills and business relationships will be built-in advantages to this program and will put you a step ahead.
Counseling Services
We offer counseling services in each building with a robust staff on hand to handle all the needs of our students. Keep a look out for our furry counseling buddies in the middle school!
Family Support Center
The East Aurora Family Support Center (EAFSC) is a great resource available to our students and families. Their goal is to remove barriers to student learning by working to strengthen the physical, social and emotional health of our community. Through the foundation of collaborative partnerships between schools and community agencies, the EAFSC will provide students and their families with a comprehensive network of support. We can assist families with linkage to emergency services (food, housing, financial), mental health support, and educational opportunities.
Athletics
We offer a multitude of highly competitive sports programs including Track and Field, Field Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, and many more!
STEAM
Students are introduced to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) starting in Kindergarten! They spend time in the STEAM lab throughout primary and secondary school. Once they reach high school level, they are offered multiple courses including Design and Drawing, Computer Programming, Principles of Engineering and much more. We are also a 1:1 Chromebook district which means each student is issued a Chromebook to assist them in their studies.
Music Department
We offer chorus, orchestra, and band starting in fourth grade!
Art Department
The East Aurora High School Art department offers a diverse curriculum that affords aspiring students to explore the visual arts in an inviting and encouraging atmosphere. We are fortunate to have amazing facilities, equipment, and materials... as well as a dedicated and passionate staff of teachers. There is a wide variety of courses to consider from Studio in Art to AP Art... including 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and digital/media arts. We look forward to seeing you in the art room.
Aurora Film Academy
AFA provides students a multi-disciplinary approach to movie-making, culminating in a student-produced film festival. This program combines electives and a core course to fulfill the New York State English graduating requirement. The academy has been designed as a team-collective in which each student's participation is integral to the success of the other members. Thus, the program mimics a working environment of a production company, and includes field trips for on-site film shoots.
Student Tech Team
Here at East Aurora Schools, students are offered a one of a kind opportunity to become a Dell certified technician and gain real world repair experience before they graduate high school. Join our team!
LEAP Program
The LEAP Honors Experience is an 8th grade elective program. LEAP stands for leadership, empowerment, achievement and passion. Students in the program explore the world through a design thinking lens, which brings opportunities for them to discover their own leadership styles and passions.
Community Garden
Parkdale Elementary is home to a beautiful garden that our students maintain. They are able to see the food process from seed to table.
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is a hands-on, project-based course which acts as the voice of East Aurora High School and beyond. From anchoring our morning news show on BDTV to reporting on different school events-- from calling play-by-play sporting events (both indoor and outdoor) to concerts, dramas, club activities, and community events-- students get on-site and on-set TV experience.
Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club [CWC] meets twice monthly to plan our literary magazine which comes out two to three times a year. In addition, we share our writing and work on fun and unique activities practicing the art of poetry and prose.
Musical Theatre Arts & Drama Club
East Aurora Theatre Arts and Drama Club strive to have students at the center of our productions by guiding them in leadership positions on the stage, in the orchestra pit, backstage and on costume crew. Students promote the show on our production staff and, of course, take the stage. In addition, student instrumentalists make up all of the pit for most shows. From student directors to student designers, we focus on giving high schoolers as much responsibility as possible. We are fortunate to have been recognized for choreography and technical aspects of the shows. Our graduates have gone on to jobs in theater, television and other areas of the entertainment industry. East Aurora is lucky to have tremendous support for the arts whether for one of the oldest and most successful community theaters of the Aurora Players or hosting the national music festivals. Our high school receives the same support from our community with sold-out performances. Most importantly, we're dedicated to providing young musicians, actors, dancers and backstage workers the most team-oriented experience possible. Musical theater is certainly about entertaining an audience, but it's also about making art, an endeavor that should be personal and meaningful for all involved.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
We offer a no cost pre-k program for children with birthdays between December 2, 2017 and December 1, 2018. This is a full day, five day a week placement. There is also transportation to and from school.
Counseling Services
We offer counseling services in each building with a robust staff on hand to handle all the needs of our students. Keep a look out for our furry counseling buddies in the middle school!
Family Support Center
The East Aurora Family Support Center (EAFSC) is a great resource available to our students and families. Their goal is to remove barriers to student learning by working to strengthen the physical, social and emotional health of our community. Through the foundation of collaborative partnerships between schools and community agencies, the EAFSC will provide students and their families with a comprehensive network of support. We can assist families with linkage to emergency services (food, housing, financial), mental health support, and educational opportunities.
Athletics
We offer a multitude of highly competitive sports programs including Track and Field, Field Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, and many more!
STEAM
Students are introduced to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) starting in Kindergarten! They spend time in the STEAM lab throughout primary and secondary school. Once they reach high school level, they are offered multiple courses including Design and Drawing, Computer Programming, Principles of Engineering and much more. We are also a 1:1 Chromebook district which means each student is issued a Chromebook to assist them in their studies.