🛡️ Building Empathy, One Connection at a Time.
As we celebrate SEL Week at East Aurora, we are reflecting on the powerful impact of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) visit. Our students and teachers stepped outside the classroom and into a transformative, immersive experience focused on history, humanity, and the power of standing up for one another. 🌍💙
Don't just take our word for it—watch the video below to hear the moving feedback from our own Blue Devils and staff about how this experience is helping us build a more inclusive and empathetic community.
🔗 Learn more: https://youtu.be/-DQpHfo20Ls
#oneEA #MobileMuseumOfTolerance #SELWeek
Mark your calendars! The Unified Talent Show is happening Friday March 13th at East Aurora High School.
Come support incredible performers, celebrate inclusion, and help raise money for the Parkdale inclusive playground!💞 #oneEA
⚠️More Than Just a Screen: The Truth About Chromebooks at EA🤔
The classroom landscape is changing fast. In our newest podcast episode, we tackle the big questions with Director of Instructional Tech, Christie Maisano:
🤖 Are we embracing or fearing AI at EA?
💻 What is the real impact of one-to-one Chromebooks?
♿ How is technology leveling the playing field for every student?
If you’ve wondered what the future of education looks like at East Aurora, this is a must-listen. We aren't just adapting to tech; we are defining it.
🔗 Click to find the answers:https://youtu.be/SClVseCf_70
#oneaEA #EdTech
Our talented jazz band members working to improve skills in their lesson!! Love to see these students finding passion through music!🎷#oneEA
Members of our Blue Devil Design are well versed in many categories such as woodworking, laser engraving, pressing designs, as well as financial aspects. This program shapes students by allowing them to creatively express themselves while also experiencing real world business responsibilities by making and selling E.A. merchandise!
#OneEA #BDD
Following up on our SEL Week celebrations, we asked the real experts—our students—what makes East Aurora truly feel like home. 💙🏡
From the restorative circles that build understanding to the teachers who go above and beyond, our students are sharing why EA is more than just a school district. It’s a place where lasting friendships are forged and where social-emotional growth paves the way for future career success.
Hear it in their own words: https://youtu.be/IfhaVvIB6v4
#oneEA #SELWeek
Jessica was recognized for her sharp eye and quick action in identifying and reporting phishing emails targeting our district. Because of her attentiveness, we’re helping keep our staff, students, and community information safe and secure.
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and Jessica set a great example of what it means to stay vigilant.
Thank you, Jessica, for protecting #oneEA!
It’s time to “SEL”ebrate! 🎉 This week, East Aurora Union Free School District joins communities across the country for National SEL Week, kicking off with International #SELDay!
In East Aurora, we know that for a student to truly succeed, we must support the Whole Child. Our SEL initiatives are built on The Five Tenets that ensure every student is:
🍎 Healthy: Learning and practicing a healthy lifestyle.
🛡️ Safe: Learning in physically and emotionally safe environments.
🤝 Engaged: Connected to the school and the broader community.
💙 Supported: Guided by qualified, caring adults with personalized learning.
🎓 Challenged: Prepared for success in a global environment.
Check out our district infographic to see how these values guide our work every day!
Explore our SEL resources and programs:
🔗 https://www.eastauroraschools.org/o/district/page/social-emotional-learning or read more in our news article posted today: https://thrillshare.com/media/articles/detail/2737915
#EAPride #SELweek #SELday #WholeChild #oneEA #caselorg
Defense Attorneys:
Introducer Audrey Holtz
Opener Julianne Ferreira
Closer Kira Lucyshyn
Defense Witnesses:
Defendant Anastasia Nagy
Character Witness Madelyn Welch
Expert Witness PJ Hulme
Prosecution Attorneys:
Introducer PJ Hulme
Opener Audrey Holtz
Closer Anastasia Nagy
Prosecution Witnesses:
Victim Julianne Ferreira
Eyewitness Adeline Hansen
Expert Investigator Kira Lucyshyn
Alternate Noah Forness
Timekeeper:
Samuel Gryzbowski
#OneEA
📢 Big news, East Aurora! Kindergarten registration is now OPEN. Head over to 💻 eastauroraschools.org to complete your registration online.
7th Grade Latin students stepped back in time for a simulated day in the ancient Roman Forum. They created Greco-Roman inspired products to sell in their own tabernae and bought and sold from one another — all while conversing in Latin! Their creativity was truly inspiring.
8th Grade Latin hosted our inaugural Latin Olympics! After learning about the history of the ancient Games, students designed their own Greco-Roman inspired competitions, wrote the rules in Latin using the imperative, and competed for victory — with champions earning laurel crowns. Citius, altius, fortius, East Aurora! 🌿
The Latin Club brought learning to life with a field trip to Dailys, where students made homemade pasta, meatballs, and cannoli. A special thank you to Karen Mayhew for being such a gracious host and patient teacher!
Experiential learning at its best! #oneEA
At EA, we don’t just talk about kindness; we live it. Our educational frameworks prioritize:
Belonging: Making others feel included.
Support: Having each other's backs.
Empathy: Being "kind, loving, and forgiving".
Check out the video to see kindness through the eyes of our students! 🎥👇
https://youtu.be/bNc0HnlqkEk
#OneEA #RandomActsOfKindnessDay
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we are incredibly proud to recognize Officer Schultz and Officer Longboat for their unwavering dedication to the East Aurora Union Free School District.
In EA, our SROs are much more than a security presence; they are mentors, educators, and integral members of our school family.
Thank you, Officer Schultz and Officer Longboat, for protecting our hive and helping our students thrive! 💙⚪️
#oneEA#NationalSRODay
The team defeated St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Round 3 of the Bar Association of Erie County Tournament and will now advance to Round 4 on February 28th!
Outstanding work by:
⚖️ Attorneys: Anastasia Nagy, Audrey Holtz, and PJ Hulme
🗣️ Witnesses: Kira Lucyshyn, Adeline Hansen, and Samuel Grzybowski
⏱️ Timekeeper: Noah Forness
We are so proud of the preparation, poise, and professionalism our students continue to demonstrate in the courtroom. Best of luck in Round 4! #oneEA
Today our Foreign Language students had a special opportunity to learn beyond the textbook! 🌎
We welcomed a group of future educators from Chili who shared insights about their culture, the pathway to becoming a teacher in their home country, and their experiences learning about American culture and teaching pedagogy.
This meaningful exchange allowed our students to practice authentic language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of global education and cultural perspectives. Experiences like this bring language learning to life and remind us how connected our world truly is.
Thank you to our guests for inspiring our students and sharing your journey with us! #oneEA
We are so proud of all who were involved including lead actors/actresses, featured dancers, ensemble, costume crew, tech crew, band members, and of course the directors!
Congratulations to all!!
#oneEA
Some people celebrate Boxing Day, but at the Parkdale Library, we love UN-boxing Day! 🎉 4th-graders in Mrs. Barron's class yesterday got a sneak peak at our latest book haul. We'll have a ton of great new titles hitting the shelves over the next few days! 😎📚💯
#oneEA
We are incredibly proud of Athlete Sadie Freier and Unified Partner Cameron Jakubec, who are in Washington, D.C. this week for Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day. Accompanied by EA teachers Tara Arnold and Clare Cavanaugh, Sadie and Cameron are meeting with members of Congress to advocate for inclusion in schools and health equity for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
In East Aurora, we don't just play together—we lead together. Sadie and Cameron, thank you for representing our high school and the entire Western New York region with such passion and heart!
Check out the story and see our students in action ➡️ https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/news/hill-day-2026/
🐾💙 #oneEA
At East Aurora Union Free School District, our budget is more than just numbers—it’s a reflection of our community’s values and our commitment to every student’s success. As we begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year, we need your input!
We invite all residents, parents, and staff to participate in our Annual Budget Priority Survey. Your feedback helps the Board of Education and District Leadership prioritize the programs and services that matter most to you.
How to participate:
⏱ Time: Takes approximately 5 minutes.
🔗 Link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/149673787/welcome
From maintaining our small-school feel to investing in the future of our Blue Devils, your voice is the key to a balanced and successful budget.
Thank you for being an active partner in our schools!
#oneEA #EABlueDevils #EAUFSD
