Our students had an amazing time learning all about weather from WTVM News Leader 9 meteorologist Tyler! From tornado safety to real-life forecasting, this was an engaging and unforgettable experience for our 2nd graders. 🌪️📚
Click the link to watch the video from the students’ live session and see the excitement for yourself!
https://www.wtvm.com/video/2026/04/23/tyler-visits-2nd-graders-eastside-elementary-lafayette/#97wzfuvr0dbqj552t7q3pn80q55po47
Tyler, we truly appreciate you & your partner taking the time to visit Eastside and inspire our students! 👏💛
#EastsideElementary #LaFayetteAL #WTVM #WeatherDay #BulldogPride #StudentEngagement
WINNER: Allia Rogers - Fairfax Elementary - 4th grade
Second Place: Cailer Tucker - Fairfax Elementary - 5th grade
Third Place: Jewel Bowman - Eastside JP Powell Magnet School - 5th grade
The Amazing Shake is a character and soft-skills competition where students practice real-world professionalism—think firm handshakes, clear introductions, confident conversation, problem-solving on the spot, and gracious manners. Over multiple “stations,” they met community judges, tackled quick scenarios, and showed poise under pressure. It’s all about preparing students to shine in interviews, presentations, and everyday life.
Our winners stood out for their confidence, clarity, and kindness. They listened well, responded thoughtfully, and handled each challenge with maturity—well done!
👏 Big cheers to our champions and to every participant who stepped up with courage and heart. Thank you to our judges, staff, and families for the support!
#AmazingShake #StudentLeadership #SoftSkills #ProudSchoolMoment
Huge congratulations to our students who scored a 25 or higher on the ACT! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and focus have paid off—this is a fantastic achievement and a great step forward for your future. We’re so proud of you!
Keep aiming high! 🚀
Being congratulated by the Board Members and Dr Weldon....Left to right, holding the certificates are: Lyric Sturges, Sophia Taft, Christian Boyd, and Katelyn Jackson.
Those not in attendance, but recognized
Brayden Bunn, Kaidon Eblin, Addilyn Hale, Kaien Henderson, Skyler Luse, Elijah Rudd, Elianys Semprun, Mason Yarbrough, and Kyzer Zeunges
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing secretary/bookkeeper, Mrs. Perdue! 🖤💛🐶
We truly appreciate the dedication and hard work she brings to Eastside J.P. Powell Magnet School each and every day. As the first face you see when entering our school, she plays a vital role in keeping daily operations running smoothly.
Thank you, Mrs. Perdue, for your commitment, your positivity, and all that you do for our students, staff, and community. You are more than appreciated! ✨
To our amazing school support staff—thank you for your dedication, hard work, and amazing support every single day. You are the backbone of our school community, and we truly appreciate you!
From managing schedules to supporting students and staff, you do it all with such care and professionalism. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.
Here's to YOU! You are valued, respected, and absolutely essential. 🌟
#SchoolAdminProfessionalsDay #AdminProfessionalsDay #SchoolAdministration #SchoolStaff #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #AdminAppreciation
Today we are celebrating our Kindergarten Signing Day here at Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School! 🎉✏️
We are so excited to welcome our future Bulldogs and can’t wait to see all of our incoming kindergarteners walk through our doors! 🐶📚
Our team is ready, our school is ready, and we are waiting on YOU! 💛
Get ready for a year full of learning, fun, and unforgettable memories, we can’t wait to have you as part of the Bulldog family! 🖤💛
#FutureBulldogs #KindergartenSigningDay #NationalKindergartenDay #BulldogPride 🐾
Help us prepare for the upcoming school year by registering your kindergartner!
If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, please complete registration on our district website:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=47480&culture=en
Registration Dates: April 20 – May 1, 2026
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Dr. Sheila Jones, Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-8, at 334-864-9343, Ext. 10214.
Sign Up Events:
Eastside Elementary April 21, 2026 (9:30-11:00 AM CST)
Fairfax Elementary April 28, 2026 (5:45-7:15 PM EST)
Huguley Elementary April 29, 2026 (4:00-6:00 PM EST)
Welcome to the tribe Event:
Shawmut Elementary May 12, 2026 (5:30-7:00 PM EST)
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Inscripción para el jardín de infancia para el año escolar 2026-27
¡Ayúdanos a prepararnos para el próximo año escolar inscribiendo a tu hijo/a en kínder!
Si su hijo/a cumplirá 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026, complete el formulario de inscripción en el sitio web de nuestro distrito:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=47480&culture=es
Fechas de inscripción: del 20 de abril al 1 de mayo de 2026
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, comuníquese con la Dra. Sheila Jones, Directora de Currículo e Instrucción PK-8, al 334-864-9343, Ext. 10214.
Inscríbete a los eventos:
Escuela Primaria Eastside, 21 de abril de 2026 (9:30-11:00 AM CST)
Escuela Primaria Fairfax, 28 de abril de 2026 (17:45-19:15 EST)
Escuela Primaria Huguley, 29 de abril de 2026 (16:00-18:00 EST)
Bienvenidos a la tribu Evento:
Escuela Primaria Shawmut, 12 de mayo de 2026 (17:30-19:00 EST)
This Wednesday, April 22, we are celebrating Earth Day! To show our commitment to keeping our planet healthy and beautiful, we’re asking all students and staff to wear GREEN this Wednesday!
Special Guest Alert: We are so excited to announce that a WRBL meteorologist will be visiting our 2nd-grade classrooms! They’ll be talking with our students about the environment and the weather, and we might even be featured on the news!
Make sure to wear your best green and get ready for an amazing day of learning. Let’s show the community how much Eastside cares about our Earth!
We are excited to announce an opening for a Culinary Arts Teacher at Inspire Academy, our Career Tech Center in Lafayette. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation of culinary professionals while making a meaningful impact in career and technical education.
Position Details:
Location: Inspire Academy (Career Tech Center, Lafayette)
Work Schedule: 187-day work year aligned with the school calendar
Position Type: Full-time, Culinary Arts Instructor
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Experience in the food service industry
Serve Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain it)
A passion for teaching and mentoring students
What We Offer:
Certification paths available—whether you hold a degree or not, we support your professional growth
A collaborative environment dedicated to student success
The chance to build real-world skills in students pursuing culinary careers
Interested?
Please contact Josh Bryan for more information:
Phone: 334.864.8863
Email: bryanjw@chambersk12.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Click here to apply for this position and to see all of our open positions:
A huge thank you to Senator Randy Price for his generous monetary donation to our school district! 🎉
We are so grateful for his continued support over the years. Investments like these make a real difference for our students and schools, and we truly appreciate having a partner who consistently champions our community.
Thank you, Senator Price, for helping us make a difference! 🙌📚
Adventure at Jekyll Island!
Our students had an incredible time exploring the natural wonders of Jekyll Island! From hands-on wildlife encounters to learning about marine conservation at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, it was a trip filled with discovery and muddy shoes.
Whether they were handling snakes and small gators, studying local ecosystems, or just enjoying the beauty of the coast, these memories will last a lifetime. A huge thank you to the staff and Mrs. Allen, who made this educational adventure possible!
Check out some of our favorite highlights from the trip below.
During their visit, students participated in hands-on engineering projects and put their problem-solving skills to the test with an exciting Engineering Scavenger Hunt. It was a fun-filled day of learning, exploration, and innovation!
We’re so proud of our students for their curiosity and enthusiasm, future engineers in the making! 🖤💛
These students put in the effort, stayed dedicated, and earned recognition for their academic achievements.
We couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished. 🖤💛
Our students truly shine here at ESJPP ⭐️
In celebration of World Kindergarten Day, we are hosting our Eastside Bulldogs Kindergarten Signing Day! 💛🖤
This is your official invitation to join our school family. Come meet the Kindergarten team, register for the upcoming school year, and enjoy refreshments.
It’s more than just paperwork! Your little one will also get to experience a real classroom activity with our amazing teachers.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest students!
📅 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Eastside Elementary
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Congratulations to all of our school lunchrooms for earning perfect 100% scores on their latest state health inspections! This achievement reflects our teams’ dedication to food safety, cleanliness, and caring for our students every single day.
Join us in thanking our incredible nutrition staff for keeping our cafeterias safe and welcoming. Community pride moment unlocked—way to go, team! 🥗👏
