Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School

🚨 Today is Field Day!! 🎉

We’re looking forward to a day full of fun here at Eastside!🥳

Parents are welcome to attend Field Day with your child(ren) and enjoy this exciting, fun-filled event with us.✨

Also, if any high school juniors or seniors are available and free today, we would love for you to join us and help assist with games, concessions, and other activities throughout the day!
We can’t wait to have an amazing time together! ☀️🎈🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Recreational Football & Cheer registration will be available at today’s field day 🖤💛🐶

🚨Important field day information

Parents, listed below is a list of concession stand items and prices for Field Day on Monday! 🖤💛🐶 Please review the items if you would like to send money with your student. We are looking forward to a fun day!

From the desk of our school counselor Mr. Rob! Thanks in advance for your support!

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🍎Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence 🍎

Today, we pause to celebrate a very special group of people. As the school year comes to a close, we say a bittersweet goodbye to our 2026 retirees who were honored at last night's board meeting.

These educators and staff members have spent decades inspiring our students, supporting our classrooms, and making Chambers County Schools a better place. We are forever grateful for the heart and soul you’ve poured into our community.

Please join us in honoring:

Ellen Emfinger – 33 Years of Service in Chambers County

Tammy Hughley – 28 Years of Service in Chambers County (Pictured)

Jennifer Allen– 25 Years of Service in Chambers County

Courtney Corbin – 25 Years of Service in Chambers County (Pictured)

Janice Oliver – 25 Years of Service in Chambers County

Mark Lisenby – 19 Years of Service in Chambers County

Vicky Davidson – 10 Years of Service in Chambers County (Pictured)

Roger Walker – 10 Years of Service in Chambers County

Tarrence Darden – 6 Years of Service in Chambers County (Pictured)

Eddie Daniel– 3 Years of Service in Chambers County (Pictured)


Enjoy your well-deserved retirement! You will be missed, but your impact will stay with us forever.

#DistrictPride #ClassOf2026Retirees #EducationHeroes

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

🍕Pizza with Pastor Barnes!🍕

Today we celebrated our students who participated in the Amazing Shake Jr. Competition. These students were recommended by teachers for leadership, charisma, and speaking skills.⭐️

Thanks Pastor Barnes for your continued support and all that you do for Eastside🖤💛

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

Muffins with Mom was a huge success!💖 Thank you to all the mothers who showed up for your children and our students. It truly made our hearts smile to see so many of you present and supporting them. We appreciate you all for making this event so special✨

🏀 Attention All 6th Grade Boys!
Are you ready to hit the court? If you are interested in trying out for the Middle School Basketball team for the 2026-2027 school year, your time is now!

Tryout Details:

When: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13

Time: 3:30 PM (immediately after school)

Where: LHS Gym

Please ensure you have proper athletic attire and shoes ready to go. We are looking for hard work, teamwork, and great sportsmanship. See you on the hardwood!

Go Team!

Moms, we can’t wait to see you!💕

🍽️ Mr. Mori Hibachi Express Food Truck is here serving our teachers today!🥳🖤💛

What an amazing way to end Teacher Appreciation Week!

Our staff is truly amazing, and we are so thankful for all they do each day! 🎉🍽️

Prayer under the car port was nothing short of amazing this morning.🙏🏽

Staff members and community members came together in unity to pray over our school, students, staff, and community. It was a powerful time of encouragement, support, and faith as we joined together to cover Eastside in prayer.💛🖤