EFA Community

Weekly Announcements for Jan 23-27th

2012-01-25T08:47:00.002-05:00

Regents testing Jan 23rd -Jan 27th. Tests are at 8am and 12pm.

Friday, January 27th end of 2nd Marking Period

Saturday, January 28th: SAT's @ Corning East

Snowball Dance: The Snowball Dance will be held Saturday, February 4th. Please watch for more information to come.

Juniors: All Juniors interested in the Pocono's need to sign-up in the library. Turn in for the coffee orders are due at the latest on Tuesday, Jan 31st.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH FOR TEACHER CONFERENCE.

Track Meet Canceled

2012-01-13T12:02:00.001-05:00

The Track Meet Scheduled for Today has been CANCELED.

Morning Announcements

2012-01-13T11:24:00.004-05:00

Snowball Dance: the Snowball Dance has changed and will be held on Feb 4th. Please continue watching for more information.

Seniors: attention Seniors our Recycling Fundraiser is this Saturday 9am - 1pm. We need Senior Volunteers to help load trucks Etc. All proceeds go to our Class Trip. If you are willing to help please see Coach Kessler in RM 129

SADD: There will be a SADD Club Meeting after school Monday in RM 226.

Morning Announcements

2012-01-10T09:15:00.002-05:00

Lacrosse Players: there will be a meeting Thursday, Jan 12th after school in the back hall by the Boy's Locker Room for all boys interested in JV and Varsity Spring Lacrosse.

Camelot Cast Members: The parent meeting originally scheduled for tonight is postponed to Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.

The Chemung county Youth Bureau Polly Sanders Scholarship applications are in the Guidance office. the deadline for applying for this scholarship is March 2.

FBLA members who are interested in planning the EFA/SHS Dodgeball tournament there is a planning meeting tonight at 3:10 in Rm 222.

Morning announcements

2012-01-09T09:18:00.002-05:00

Juniors: Java Joe Coffee Sales are now under way. All checks should be made out to "Class of 2013" and Jan 20th is the last day for sales. If you are a Junior and plan on attending the Senior trip please be advised that is and the Fudge Sales in March are the last 2 fundraisers to participate in or will not be qualified to go.

January 21st is the Snowball Dance.

January 12th -- Bake Sale in Cafe during Lunch Periods to benefit the Key Club

Jan 13th & 14th -- Boys Invitational Swim Meet.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE

Scholarships Deadline for Applying

Gates Millennium Scholars 01/11/2012

Southern Tier Credit Union 01/20/2012

First Heritage 01/20/2012

Guthrie Scholarship 01/28/2012

KFC Colonel’s Scholars 02/08/2012

Community Foundation 02/16/2012

Daniel Driscoll Scholarship 02/16/2012

Carolyn Matthews Memorial 02/16/2012

Danny VanTassel 02/16/2012

Tuffee J. Yunis 02/16/2012

Rodney Faught Memorial 02/23/2012

Jerry Nykiel Scholarship 02/23/2012

Robert &Sharon Petrillose Memorial 02/23/2012

Polly Sanders Educational Fund 02/23/2012

Association of Fire Fighters 03/03/2012

Twin Tiers Youth for Christ 03/30/2012

morning Announcements

2011-12-19T12:09:00.003-05:00

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21^ST

STUDENT /FACULTY

BASKETBALL GAME

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22^ND

THRU

MONDAY, JANUARY 2^ND

WINTER RECESS

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!
See you in the New Year.

Morning Announcements

2011-12-16T11:21:00.002-05:00

Rat Club: the Rat club is raising money to pay for our female albino rat, "Snowball" to have life-saving surgery to remove a mammary tumor. We need $75 to pay her vet bills. Please help us by donating in the main office or Rm 212

All players that played JV or Varsity Baseball, we will have a brief parent meeting on Monday, Dec 19th at 5:30 at Southside for fundraising.

Candy Grams for sale in the Library for a $1, they will be delivered on Wed, Dec 21 during period 3/4.

Morning Announcements

2011-12-14T08:55:00.002-05:00

Attention Seniors: Yankee Candles are in Please Pick them up in Coach Kesslers in Rm 129 today.

GSA: the GSA Club will wearing t-shirts on Friday to support awareness of LGBT issues. If any student or staff would like to wear a free t-shirt on Friday to support the "Gay-Straight alliance please see Mrs. Clark in Rm 212.

Morning Announcements

2011-12-12T08:27:00.002-05:00

Yearbook: there will be a yearbook meeting in Ms. Bush's room on Tuesday, Dec 13th at 3;15. Please see Mrs. Kennedy or Ms. Bush if you can not attend.

Unclaimed Items: there is a vast array of clothing items , shoes, backpacks, ect in the lost and found area in the main office. all unclaimed items will be disposed of if not claimed before winter recess.

Interact Club: the Interact Club will holding a bake sale during lunch periods in the Cafe on Thursday, Dec 15th.

National Honor Society: If you are not in the National Honor Society don't park behind the school. Park by the Pool. Thank you.

Morning Announcements

2011-12-06T08:35:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to all our new National Honor Inductees.

ACE Spanish: All students taking an ACE Spanish class next semster who wan to go on the trip to Spain, please pick up the latest letter from Senor Winston TODAY. The first $1000 is due Monday, December 19th.

Morning Announcements

2011-12-05T09:40:00.002-05:00

NHS(National Honors Society): Inductions into the NHS will be on Monday, Dec 5th @ 7pm in the EFA Auditorium.

FBLA: FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America) meets today after school in Mrs. Hamilton's RM 222.

GSA(Gay Straight Alliance): There will be a GSA meeting this Thursday in RM 212 after school.

Seniors: Reminder that Senior Trip sign-up and deposit are due Today.

Fire Fighters: The applications for the Fire Fighters of the State of New York Scholarship are in the Guidance Office. If you will be pursuing a career in the Community Service-related areas and are a fire fighter or are related to one come and get your application.

Attention Actors: The EFA Spring Musical Camelot will be presented March 9-11, 2012. Camelot is the story of King Arthur and Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table. We are looking for talented people who wan to participate by acting on stage, in the chorus or even work back stage. Auditions for Camelot are Dec 19 @ 6:30 and Dec 20 @ 3:30 in the auditorium. You only need ot attend one audition. See Ms. gill in RM 224 for audition information.

Bake Sale: there will be a Bake Sale on Thursday, Dec 8th in the Cafe during lunches to benefit Sources of Strength.

Morning Announcments

2011-12-02T14:27:00.003-05:00

Attention All Actors or People who want to act: The EFA Spring Musical is Camelot and will be presented March 9-11, 2012. Camelot is the story of King Arthur and Guinevere and the Knights of the round Table. We are looking for talented people who want to participate by acting on stage, in the chorus or even work back stage. auditions for Camelot are December 19 at 6;30 pm and Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm in the auditorium. You only need to attend one audition. See Ms. Gill in Rm 224 for audition information.

SADD: there will be a SADD Club Meeting on Monday Dec 5th @ 3:15 in Rm 226

First Heritage Federal Credit Union Scholarship applications are in the guidance office. come and check it out.

Morning Announcements

2011-12-01T08:50:00.002-05:00

Spring Musical: This year's spring musical is Camelot. There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in acting on stage or working backstage Today, fifth Period in Rm 224. We will meet quickly at the beginning of 5th. See you There, Ms. Gill

Elmira Free Academy let's come together this holiday season and help make a difference in our local community. The Federal Emergency Management System has cut funding by over 40% at our local Samaritan Center which serves many people in our community who are fighting the effects of poverty. Catholic Charities works to ensure that people have food, clothing, shelter, medical supplies and the ability to achieve a decent standard of living. Starting Monday, Dec 5th we are going to have a contest to see which period 3/4 class can collect the most amount of products to donate to the Samaritan Center this holiday season. The period 3/4 class who collects the most will receive a breakfast in class the week of Christmas break. The teachers from the department who collect the most will win a lunch the week of Christmas break. Our goal as a building is 2,000 total items.
The items we are looking to collect are:
Sugar
Cereal
High quality proteins: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Canned Meats, and protein bars
Paper products like: Paper towels, Toilet paper, tissues, and Ziploc bags.

Donuts and Hot chocolate for sale in the Library tomorrow morning.

Sports Schedule for the Week

2011-11-30T13:16:00.002-05:00

Wednesday: Nov 30 2011

3:40 PM
Boys and Girls JV-VARSITY BOWLING H Owego Free Academy (B&G JV-Var) GAME Dixie Lanes

Friday: Dec 2 2011

6:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL H Seton Catholic Central (B JV) SCRIMMAGE Elmira Southside

6:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL H Seton Catholic Central (B V) SCRIMMAGE Elmira Southside

Saturday: Dec 3, 2011

Time: TBD
BOYS VARSITY-JV WRESTLING A Anderson Tournament TOURNAMENT Cicero North Syracuse

1:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL H Williamsport (B JV) SCRIMMAGE Elmira Southside

1:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL H Williamsport (B V) SCRIMMAGE Elmira Southside

6:00 PM
MIXED VARSITY INDOOR TRACK A Age group 9th-10th TOURNAMENT Cortland

Morning Announcements

2011-11-30T13:10:00.002-05:00

Gutherie Scholarship applications are in the Guidance Office. If you plan to enter a health career this scholarship is for you.

SADD: There will be a SADD Club meeting on Monday, Dec 5th at 3:15 in RM 226

Bowlers & Basketball Players: the bus to SHS & Dixie Bowling lanes will be picking up students in front of EFA. The bus # is 297 and leaves at 3:15. All other athletes will board buses out back.

Announcements

2011-11-29T12:39:00.002-05:00

Ace Spanish: All students taking an ACE Spanish class next semester see Senor Winston Today.

Girls LaCrosse: Nov 30, Wednesday morning at 7:45 there will be a brief girls lacrosse meeting outside of the gym. Please attend if you plan on playing Lacrosse in the Spring.

Bowlers & Basketball Players: the bus to SHS and Dixie Bowling lanes will be picking up students in front of EFA. The bus # is 297 and leaves at 3:15. all other athletes will board buses out back.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-29T08:56:00.002-05:00

SADD: Any SADD club member please see Mrs. Rundell in RM 226 Today.

Tech Team: Tech Team will meet today from 3:15 - to 4:30. Anyone interested in working on the play set should attend.

International Club: International Club meeting after school Please be prompt RM 214A

Interact Club: The Interact Club will meet Thursday after school in RM 212

National Honors Society: There will be a meeting and rehearsal for all current and incoming National Honors Society members on Wednesday, Nov 30th. This meeting is mandatory so please make arrangements to be there.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-28T11:41:00.001-05:00

Welcome Back

Thursday Dec 1st: Bake Sale in the Cafe during Lunches to support Sources of Strength.

Deadline for Senior Pictures for yearbook is also on Thursday, Dec 1st.

SAT's on Saturday, Dec 3rd here at EFA.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-17T11:37:00.002-05:00

Turkey Raffle: there is a Turkey Raffle taking place this week. For any staff member interested in purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a turkey. Please see Mrs. Phillips. All money collected will be donated to the local Samaritan Center.

Black Light Dance: Come to the 1st ever Elmira black Light Dance Sponsored by the Sophomore Class, Friday night from 8-10;30pm. Tickets are available at lunch or in the Library. Tickets are $4 in advance and $6 at the door. You must have picture ID to enter. Don't miss the fun.

Hot chocolate and Donuts for Sale in the Library Tomorrow morning.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-16T14:19:00.002-05:00

Looking for something to do after school? Fantasy Football, cooking, WII and more. Come to the after school program. Buses provided to Southside High School. applications are in the guidance office.

Yearbooks: Yearbooks are on sale. buy yours before Nov 30th. cost is $60. there will be tables set up in the cafe during lunch this week.

Freshman: Freshman cookie dough orders are due into Mrs. Sweeney in rm218 by Thursday at the latest.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-15T10:45:00.003-05:00

Senior Class: Our candle sale is in full swing. Remember our class goal is $20,000, so sell-sell-sell! You can turn orders in anytime this week to Coach K in Rm 129 or Ms. Wilson in Rm 128. Deadline is absolutely Monday, Nov 21.

Yearbook: There is a yearbook meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16th at 3:15 in Rm 128. Please be prompt. See Mrs. Kennedy or Miss Bush if you can not make it.

October retake pictures are here and can be picked up in the main office.

College Representatives:
A college representative from Tompkins-Cortland Community College will be in the Main Office conference room Today, Nov 15th.

A representative from Broome community college will be in the Main Office conference room Wed, Nov 16th at 10:30am.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-14T10:17:00.002-05:00

New York City Trip: All students taking Spanish 4 or 5 next semester, who want to go on the New York City trip, please give Senor Winston the $40 for the bus ticket by Thursday. Make checks payable to GST BOCES.

Black Light Dance: come to the 1st ever Elmira Black Light Dance sponsored by the Sophomore class. Friday night from 8:00 - 10:30. tickets are available in the Main Office 44 in advance and $6 Friday night. Don't miss the fun.

GSA: (Gay Straight Alliance): The GSA is raising awareness about the Trevor Project, an organization that helps LGBT Youth and works to prevent teen suicide. If you, or someone you know needs support or if you have questions about the Trevor Project or LGBT issues, see Mrs. Clark in RM 212 or a GSA member.

A representative from Tompkins-Cortland Community College will be in the Main Office conference room, Tuesday, Nov 15th.

Student ID's: Many student Id's still need to be picked up. Please see Mrs. White next to Mrs. Roe's office.

HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar: One Sophomore will be chosen to attend the 3 day HOBy Youth Leadership Seminar at the University of Rochester from June 1st- 3rd. This is a highly acclaimed national program that has been providing leadership training to Sophomore for 50 years. If you would like to find out more see your guidance counselor.

2011-11-10T13:33:00.002-05:00

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW FOR VETERAN'S DAY

Key Club: Key Club meeting on Monday Nov14 in Rm 125 after school. Important meeting! All should attend!

GSA(Gay, Straight,Alliance) : GSA is raising awareness about the Trevor Project, an organization that helps LGBT youth and works to prevent teen suicide. If you or someone you know needs support or if you have questions about the Trevor Project of LGBT issues, see Mrs. Clark in Rm 212 or go to www.thetrevorproject.org

Morning Announcements

2011-11-08T11:23:00.003-05:00

HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar: One Sophomore will be chosen to attend the 3 day HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar at the University of Rochester from June 1-3. this is a highly acclaimed national program that has been providing leadership training to Sophomores for 50 years. If you would like to find out more see your counselor.

Tech Team will be meeting Today in Rm 106 at 3:15.

Interact Club: the Interact Club will be meeting this Thursday after school in Rm 212.

Juniors: There is a Junior Fundraiser tonight at Texas Roadhouse, don't forget to bring in our flyer. Enjoy a great meal and we earn 10%.

Morning announcements

2011-11-07T10:33:00.004-05:00

Period 9/10 "B" day gym bowlers will be going bowling today.

Second Quarter starts today. If you have a schedule change see your counselor for a new schedule.

Attention JV and Varsity Boys Soccer players. there will be a short meeting in Rm 132 after school today. Please see Coach Hamilton During the day if you cannot attend.

A representative from Utica College will be in the Main Office conference room Nov 8th at 1:00 pm. If you would like to meet with home you can get a pass from your Guidance Counselor.

Key Club: There will be no Key Club meeting tonight it will be next Monday 11/14. also I want to thank students for volunteering on Sunday from 6am-9pm

Morning Announcements

2011-11-04T10:03:00.002-04:00

Halloween Dance: there is a Halloween Dance this Friday night, tonight in the Cafe: 7-9:30pm, Admission for Sophomores & juniors is $5 at the door. There will be no pre-sales.

Lock Haven University will be in the Main Office conference room on Nov 7th @ 8:30 am.

A representative from Lemoyne College will be in the Main Office conference room Nov 7th @ 1:00pm. If you would like to meet with her you can get a pass from your Guidance Counselor.

Phys Ed Classes: Phys ed mile run make-ups will take place Tuesday, Nov 8th @ 3:15 on the track.

Pizza is sold each day in Tha Spot after school for 75 cents.

Morning Announcements

2011-11-02T08:03:00.002-04:00

ID's from make-up day are in. Please pick all ID's up in Mrs. White's office, next to Mrs. Roe.

GSA: The GSA will be meeting this Thursday after school in Rm 212

FBLA: The FBLA will be meeting this Thursday after school in Mrs. Sweeney's Room 218

Attention Students who are looking to Volunteer: Ms. Brenda Badman is looking for a math tutor for her 8 year old. See Mrs. Nicklaus if you are interested.

SAT's: Nov 8th is the last day to register for the Dec 3rd SAT's.

Scholarships are here. Come to the Guidance Office for the applications.

College Visitations on Nov 4th:

**Rochester Institute of Technology 8:00am
**Wells College 11:00am
**University of Albany 12:00pm

Morning Announcements

2011-10-31T10:15:00.003-04:00

Tha Spot is open starting Today. Get a pass from your teacher (don't forger you need 5 pride points) Will be open the last 15 minutes of each period starting with period 3/4.

Freshman : Any freshman who is selling cookie dough please get a brochure from Mrs. Sweeney in Rm: 218. The sale runs until Nov 14th. You get a free bucket of cookie dough for each 15 sold.

Thursday: SPTO Meeting @ 7pm in the Main Office Conference Room.

Nov 4th, Friday: 1st marking period ends.

**Junior Area All State Music Festival

Friday: Halloween Dance Juniors and Seniors 8-10pm.

Saturday, Nov 5th: S.A.T. 's @ Southside.

College Visitations:
Nov 1st: St. John Fisher 11:00am
Nov 4th:Rochester Institute of Technology @ 8:00 am
Wells College @ 11.00 am
University of Albany @12:00 pm

Morning Announcements

2011-10-28T10:39:00.002-04:00

School Pictures are available in Mrs. Mustico office upstairs principals office.

Art Club: Art club will meet in Rm103 after school on Monday. See you Then.

National Honors Society: There will be National Honors Society meeting Tuesday, Nov 1st after school in Mrs. Perkins room. Please try to attend it will be no more than twenty minutes.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-27T15:14:00.002-04:00

International Club: International club meeting immediately after school in Rm 214a. The cady has arrived and you need to pick them up as soon as possible.

Key Club: There is a meetinf for key Club on Monday Oct. 31st. Please see Mrs. Frisk if you cannot attend.

Art club: Art club will meet in Rm 103 after school on Monday.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-25T13:00:00.002-04:00

Tech team will be meeting in Rm 106 today. Anyone interested please attend.

Any students signed up for the After School Program at Southside H. S. should board Bus 328 out front of the building at 3:05. You can still sign up. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-24T14:32:00.002-04:00

Key Club: There is a Key Club meeting today after school. Please see the club officers or Mrs. Frisk if you cannot attend.

Interact Club: The Interact Club will be having a bake sale this Thursday in the Cafe during lunch periods. All money will go to charity.

Mile make-ups for phys-ed will be held on Tuesday Oct 25th at 3:15 at the track. Swim make-ups will be Thursday Oct 27th at 3:15 at the pool

Seniors: The representative from Jostens will be here Thursday Oct 27th and Oct 28th to measure seniors for their Cap and Gown.

After School Base Camp Program has begun at Southside High School. You can still join. applications are available in guidance. If you have an application to hand in give it to guidance.

Rotary Lunch: Students attending Rotary Luncheon need to sign out at 11:30 in attendance. Please wear your best dress clothes. Again Rotary Luncheon students sign out at 11:30 tomorrow.

Electronics Recycling Day: EFA Project Graduation will be hosting an Electronics Recycling Day on Sat. Nov 5th from 10am-2pm at EFA near the EFA Community Room/Cafe. Bring us your unwanted, unworking computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cable/video game consoles, test equipment, medical equipment, TV's, VCR's CD player, DVD players, fax machines, copiers, cell phones, phones and phone systems, communication equipment, radios, pagers, vacuums, coffee makers (glass pots, maker only), blenders (no glass containers, base only) electric heaters, microwaves, fans, laptops, scanners, printers, digital converter box, audio/video equipment and more. The cost is a cash donation. The goal is to send our 2012 seniors on a safe night full of fun and memories after graduation.

Support EFA Project Graduation: come join us for a night of fun, shopping refreshments, and prizes at THE Christmas House. 361 Maple Ave. Tuesday, Nov. 1st from 3:00 - 8:00pm. Spend $25, $50, or $100 and get a special gift. If you cannot make it the night of the show, you can still shop the Elmira store or the Mall store through Sun, Nov 6th.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-20T11:41:00.003-04:00

Seniors: Your senior trip this year is going to Boston.
--Seniors the representative from Jostens will be here Thursday Oct 27th and Friday Oct 28th to measure seniors for their Cap and Gown.

School Pictures: Students can pick up their school pictures from Mrs. Mustico in Mr. Boyanowski's office.

Express Fest: Parade and Bonfire at Eldridge Park, Friday, October 21 from 5-7. This will combine both schools and their marching bands, king and queen courts riding in vehicles, eight floats from both schools, localfire departments, student bands, booster club involvement, and other events.

Morning Announcement

2011-10-19T11:04:00.002-04:00

Student ID's: If you haven't picked up your student ID please Mrs. Whit in Mrs. Roe's office.

College Representatives: Representatives will be here on Oct 20th for the following colleges: Castleton College 8:00am and Daeman College 9:30am

A representative from the following colleges will be in the Main Office Conference Room Oct 21st. University @ Buffalo 8:00am, SUNY Oswego 8:30am, SUNY Cortland 9:15am, Cazenovia 10:45

The theme for Thursday is Pro Sports or College Day, wear your favorite team shirt or jersey.

Seniors: Seniors the represenative from Jostens will be here Thursday Oct 27th and Friday Oct 28th to measure seniors for their Cap & Gowns.
***Seniors stop in Rm 128 to vote for Senior trip.

Sports Schedule for Oct 17th - Oct 22nd

2011-10-17T11:50:00.002-04:00

Monday: Oct 17 2011

Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Corning District (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Corning District (G V) GAME Corning Stadium

6:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Athens (G JV) GAME Athens High School Gym

8:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Athens (G V) GAME Athens High School Gym

Tuesday: Oct 18 2011

Time: TBD
BOYS VARSITY GOLF A STAC Championships TOURNAMENT Ithaca Country Club

Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Corning District (B JV) GAME Elmira Southside

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Union - Endicott (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

6:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Union - Endicott (G V) GAME SHS/ Senior Recognition Night

7:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Binghamton (G JV) GAME Alumni Stadium

Wednesday: Oct 19 2011
Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT

3:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A Varsity/JV Division Tiebreakers TOURNAMENT TBA

3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A Varsity/JV Division Tiebreakers TOURNAMENT

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Vestal (G JV) GAME Vestal Herrick Field

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Vestal (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Thursday: Oct 20 2011
3:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A JV Division Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT

3:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A Varsity Division Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT TBA

3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A Varsity Semifinals TOURNAMENT

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Seton Catholic Central (B JV) SCRIMMAGE Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER H Seton Catholic Central (B V) SCRIMMAGE Elmira Free Academy

5:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING A @ Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Horseheads HS

6:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Horseheads Central (G JV) GAME Horseheads HS

7:15 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Horseheads HS

Friday: Oct 21 2011

3:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A JV Semifinals TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
GIRLS MODIFIED TENNIS H Owego Free Academy (G MOD) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Saturday: Oct 22 2011

Time: TBD
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY A Marathon Invitational TOURNAMENT Appleby Elementary/Marathon

10:00 AM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL A @ Corning District (B JV) GAME Corning District

11:00 AM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A JV Division Tiebreakers TOURNAMENT

11:00 AM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A Varsity/JV Division Tiebreakers TOURNAMENT

1:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL H Corning District (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

3:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A JV Semifinals TOURNAMENT

3:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A Varsity Semifinals TOURNAMENT TBA

3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A Varsity Final TOURNAMENT

monrning announcements

2011-10-17T11:38:00.002-04:00

Powder Puff football game Tuesday 10/18 @4:30. $2 admission at the gate

Interact Club: The Interact club will be selling candy for $1 in the lunch room all this week. Money raised will support the Southern Tier Hospice, Southern Tier Health Ministries and other local and International charities. Please support us by buying candy during lunch.

Themes for Spirit Week:

The theme for Tuesday is Color Day; Freshman--Yellow, Sophomores --Orange, Juniors -- Red, and Seniors--Pink.

Wednesday's theme Career, Hero, Celebrity day.

The theme for Thursday is Pro Sports or College Day. Wear your favorite Team shirt or jersey.

Home Coming Dance: Dance tickets are on sale during lunch starting Tuesday. Guests, of high school age, are allowed only with a guest permission slip. These are available in the main office.

Boys BasketBall: Boys basketball open gym tonight at Southside high school at 7:30pm.

The following colleges will be in the Main Office conference room Oct. 18th University of Scranton @ 12:00pm

Key Club: there is a key club meeting today after school please see the club officers or Mrs. Frisk if yo cannot attend.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-14T11:48:00.001-04:00

Spirit Week Starts on Monday. Monday is Twin or Mismatch day. Participate and possibly win prizes.

JV Girls Basketball; Open gym Saturdays 9-11 at EFA

T-shirts and Sweat Pants are in. Pick them up in the Library.

Tickets for the Express Fest Semi-Formal will go on sale next Tuesday.
If you want to bring a guest, you must fill out and return a guest permission slip. These are available in the main office.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-13T08:07:00.002-04:00

College Day: Don't forget College Day permission slops must be returned to Mrs. Kiser in the Guidance Office by Oct 17th. If we do not have your permission slip you will not be allowed to go on the bus.

Seniors: Float decorating will begin for more information contact Paige or Corrine.

The following schools will be in the Main office conference Room Today:
Corning Community College 9:00am
College at Oneonta: 11:00 am
See your guidance counselor to a pass.

Hot chocolate and donuts for sale in the library tomorrow $1 for each.

Sports Schedule for Week Oct 11th-Oct 15th

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Tuesday: Oct 11 2011
3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Finals TOURNAMENT TBA

4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF H Corning District GAME Mark Twain Golf Course

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL A @ Binghamton GAME Binghamton

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Binghamton GAME Elmira Southside

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Union - Endicott GAME Elmira Free Academy
Tuesday

6:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Corning District GAME Corning West
Tuesday

6:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Corning District GAME Corning District

7:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Binghamton GAME Binghamton Stadium

Wednesday: Oct 12 2011 4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF A @ Union - Endicott GAME EnJoie GC

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Binghamton GAME Elmira Southside

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING A @ Waverly SR / JR High GAME Waverly pool

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Maine Endwell GAME Elmira Southside

7:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Binghamton GAME Binghamton Stadium

7:15 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Maine Endwell GAME Elmira Southside

Thursday: Oct 13 2011
Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT TBA
Thursday

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER H Maine Endwell GAME EFA/Senior Game

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Binghamton GAME Binghamton High School Gym

5:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Maine Endwell GAME ME - High School

6:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Binghamton GAME Binghamton

Friday: Oct 14 2011

Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Maine Endwell GAME EFA/Elmira Senior Game

5:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Maine Endwell GAME ME - High School

5:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING H Union - Endicott GAME EFA/Elmira Sr. Recognition

7:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL A @ Ithaca GAME Ithaca

Saturday:Oct 15 2011

Time: TBD
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY A Chittenango Invitational TOURNAMENT Jamesville Beach

Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT TBA

Time: TBD
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A Elmira JV Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Southside

10:00 AM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL H Ithaca GAME Elmira Free Academy

1:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Corning District GAME Corning Stadium

Morning Announcements

2011-10-11T09:11:00.001-04:00

Seniors: Those who ordered a Senior Tee Shirt the 1st week of school they are here. Please see Coach K in Rm 129.

Tech Team: any students interested in working on the Erie Bell Train should come to Tech Team. We will meet Today Tues, and Wednesday this week.

College Information Day: This well be held on Thursday Oct 20 at the Arnot Mall. Times are
11-2pm and 4:30-7pm. Permission slips in Guidance.

Juniors and Seniors: The Armed Services vocational aptitude test will be held at EFA on Oct 13th @ 8:00am. If you are interested in the military you need to score at a certain percentage rate to qualify for recruitment. See Mrs. Kiser in the guidance office to sign-up.

Interact Club: The Interact Club will Be meeting this Thursday after school in RM 212.

The following colleges will be in the Main Office conference room today Oct. 11. Paul Smith's College at 8:am and Mansfield University @ 10:45.

LaCrosse: Attention students interested in playing lacrosse. There will be a Fall and Winter Lacrosse Club informational meeting after school, Wednesday, Oct 12th in the gym. If you are interested in playing lacrosse please attend.

The PSAT will be administered to all Juniors on Wed, Oct 12th. There is no cost to take the test. The test begins promptly at 7:55. Please bring two #2 pencils and a calculator. Report to the following RMs: Last names:A-F --Cafe, G - Ra --Library, Re - Z --Community Rm. If you need a practice booklet see Ms. Kiser in the guidance office.

Morning Announcements

2011-10-06T10:02:00.002-04:00

Career Panel: There will be a Career panel for students interested in the Engineering fild on Thursday, Nov 10th in the Community Rm. from 9:30-10:30 am. Sign up with Mrs. Sweeney in Rm 218.

Sophomores: T-shirt money and order forms are due Oct 6ht, Today. Order forms are in Mrs. Sirianni's room 229. Be sure to put your name on the form. Please remember if you plan on playing in PowerPuff you MUST buy a shirt. No late orders will be accepted so get them in.

Care package: We will be making a care package for Matt RosenKrans, an EFA Graduate who has been wounded in Iraq. Donate money, snacks, music, magazines, and books. Please turn in anything to Mr. Tobin in Rm 133 or Mrs. Hamilton RM 222.

SADD Club: The SADD Club meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday after school. come join a great club and get involved in Octobers, National Bullying Prevention Month. See Mrs. Rundell in Rm 226

Seniors: All seniors interested in float decorating there will be a brief meeting today at the beginning of pd 9/10 in the auditorium.

Sports Schedule for the Week

2011-10-03T14:12:00.002-04:00

Monday: Oct 3 2011
Time: TBD
BOYS VARSITY GOLF A Sectionals TOURNAMENT Soaring Eagles

4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS H Corning District (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Vestal (B JV) GAME Elmira Southside

6:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Towanda (G V) GAME Towanda High School

7:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Ithaca (G V) GAME Ithaca High School

Tuesday : Oct 4 2011
4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Horseheads Central (B JV) GAME Horseheads HS

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Horseheads Central (B V) GAME Horseheads HS

4:30 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY H HORSEHEADS MIDDLE (B&G V) GAME Newtown/Elmira Sr. Recognition

6:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Maine Endwell (G JV) GAME ME - High School

7:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Maine Endwell (G V) GAME ME - High School

Wednesday: Oct 5 2011
4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF H Binghamton (B V) GAME Mark Twain Golf Course

4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS H Maine Endwell (G V) GAME EFA/ Elmira Senior Recognition

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Horseheads Central (G JV) GAME Horseheads HS

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Vestal (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

6:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Vestal (G V) GAME Elmira Southside

Thursday: Oct 6 2011

3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Division Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT TBA

5:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Ithaca (B JV) GAME Elmira Southside

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Ithaca (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

6:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Ithaca (G V) GAME Elmira Southside

7:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Ithaca (B V) GAME Ithaca High School

Friday: Oct 7 2011
3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A Semifinals TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Ithaca (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

5:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING H Maine Endwell (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Saturday: Oct 8 2011
Time: TBD
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY A Stock/Conwicke Invitational TOURNAMENT UE McGuinness Elementary Schoo

10:00 AM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL A @ Binghamton (B JV) GAME Binghamton

1:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL H Binghamton (BV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Morning Announcements

2011-10-03T12:15:00.002-04:00

Any Student that drives to school must have an EFA parking pass on their car or it will be ticketed. Please see Mrs. Mustico in Mr. Boyanowski's office for an application.

College Information Day will be held on Thursday, October 20th at the Arnot Mall. Times are 11:00am - 2pm and 4:30pm - 7:00 pm. Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will be there. Financial institutions, technical schools and the military will also have representatives available.

Students wishing to attend the day session need to pick up a permission slip in the guidance office. Slips must be returned by 10/17. The bus will leave at 10;30 and return at 1:30. any student who needs a bag lunch should see their counselor ASAP. Parents are encouraged to bring their students to the evening session.

Again see Mrs.Kiser for a permission slip for college day. No students will be allowed to drive on their own.

A representative from SUNY Geneseo will be in the Main Office conference room Wednesday, October 5th at 11:30am. If you would like to meet with her you can get a pass from Mrs. Kiser in the Guidance Office.

Seniors: Nominations for King and Queen court for the Express Fest will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors can nominate a fellow senior . Nomination forms will be in the library.

Key Club: There will be a meeting in Rm 125 October 3rd. Raffle and food will be provided.

EFA Ski Club: Students may pick uyp Ski Club information in the office for the upcoming SKi and board season.

Peace Works: there will be a Peace Works Club meeting in rm214a after school on Thursday, Oct. 6th.

Yearbook: There will be a mandatory yearbook meeting next week. If you are interested in joining yearbook, you MUST attend one of our two meetings. they will be Tuesday, Oct 4th and Thursday Oct 6th. You do not need to come to both. See Mrs. Kennedy or Miss Bush with questions.

Cancelled

2011-09-27T14:40:00.002-04:00

As of right now 2:28pm on September 27^th the following have been cancelled:

JV Girls’ Soccer Practice

Golf Match

Morning Announcements

2011-09-27T10:40:00.002-04:00

Attention Juniors and Seniors: The Armed Services vocational aptitude test will be held at EFA on Oct 13th @ 8:00 am. If you are interested in the military you need to score at a certain percentage rate to qualify for recruitment. See Mrs. Kiser in the guidance office to sign up. By taking the ASVAB you will see how your interests and abilities are related to careers. This is an excellent tool for self exploration.

All T-shirt and sweat pant orders must be turned in with money by this Friday to the Library.

Popcorn for sale in the Library tomorrow 75 cents.

Sports Schedule for Sept 26th - Oct 1st

2011-09-27T10:31:00.002-04:00

Monday
Sep 26 2011

4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS H Vestal (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Sep. 27 Tuesday
4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF H Maine Endwell (B V) GAME Mark Twain Golf Course

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Union - Endicott (B JV) GAME Union Endicott Stadium

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER H Union - Endicott (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY A @ Ithaca (B&G V) GAME Ithaca College

5:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING A @ Vestal (G V) GAME Vestal High School

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Horseheads Central (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

6:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Elmira Southside

Wednesday
Sep 28 2011

4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Ithaca (G V) GAME Ithaca High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Union - Endicott (G JV) GAME Union Endicott Stadium

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Union - Endicott (G V) GAME Elmira Southside
Thursday
Sep 29 2011 4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF A @ Ithaca (B V) GAME Ithaca College

Friday
Sep 30 2011
4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Horseheads HS

Saturday
Oct 1 2011 Time: TBD
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY A McQuaid Invitational TOURNAMENT Rochester

Time: TBD
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A Horseheads JV Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Southside

10:00 AM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER H Vestal (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Vestal (G V) GAME Vestal Stadium

6:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Towanda (G V) GAME Towanda High School

7:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER A @ Vestal (B V) GAME Vestal Stadium

College Visitations Schedule

2011-09-26T09:26:00.003-04:00

COLLEGE VISITATIONS

Alfred State College Sept. 19 10:30AM

SUNY Potsdam Sept . 26 8:30AM

Niagara University Sept. 26 9:30 AM

Medaille College Sept. 26 12:00PM

College at Brockport Sept. 27 8:00AM

Albany School of Pharmacy Sept. 28 8:30AM

Lycoming College Sept 28 9:00AM

SUNY Canton Sept. 29 8:30AM

St. Bonaventure Sept. 29 10:30AM

SUNY Geneseo Oct. 05 11:30AM

Paul Smith’s College Oct. 11 8:30AM

Mansfield University Oct. 11 10:45AM

College at Oneonta Oct. 13 11:00AM

Arnot SchoolOf Nursing Oct. 17 9:30AM

Alfred University Oct. 17 10:30AM

University of Scranton Oct. 18 12:00PM

Castleton College Oct. 20 8:00AM

Daeman College Oct. 20 9:30AM

Morning Announcements

2011-09-26T08:49:00.005-04:00

International Club Meeting: There will be an International Club Meeting on Tuesday 27th after School. Be Prompt: RM 214 A Mrs. Piatt.

Tech Team Meeting: An organizational meetion of the Tech Team will be Tues, Sept 27th from
3:15 - 4:30 events for the year will be discussed and snacks will be provided. All are welcome.

Colleges Visiting: The following Colleges will be in the main office Conference Rm Tuesday, Sept. 27th: SUNY Brockport 8:00 am and SUNY Fredonia 9:00AM

Home Coming T-Shirts and Sweat Pants for sale in the library and in the Cafe during lunch. T-Shirts are $15 and Sweat Pants are $25. Payment due with order form.

Interact Club: The Interact Club is meeting after school on Thursday in RM 212. All are Welcome.

Talent Show on Thursday, Sept. 29th: 7pm in the Auditorium.

Bake Sale: In the Cafe during Lunch sponsored by the International Club

Chicken BBQ Saturday

2011-09-22T11:16:00.001-04:00

Elmira Express Chicken BBQ

Sponsored by the Elmira Express Baseball Team

September 24, 2011 - Outside the EFA Pool

11:00am - 4:00pm or until the chicken is gone

Menu:

½ a Barbequed Chicken

Salt Potatoes with butter

Dinner Roll & butter

Sponsored and Prepared By Rounding Third

Tickets:

$8.00 if ordered in advance

Contact Coach Jason Manwaring

$10.00 the day of the event

morning announcements

2011-09-22T10:30:00.002-04:00

Senior Breakfast: Senior Breakfast is Friday Sept 23rd at 7:30 in the library. Wear your Senior t-shirts.

Back to School Dance: There will be a Back to School Dance this Friday from 8-10 in the Cafe. Advance tickets are $3. Tickets will be on sale Thursday and Friday during lunch. The admission at the door will $5.

Donuts and Hot Chocolate for Sale outside Library Doors. $1 each

Thank you to everyone that attend Open House last night.

Morning Announcements

2011-09-19T14:29:00.002-04:00

Student Council: There will be a Student Council meeting tonight @ 6:00pm in RM 133.
All are welcome--Class officers should be attending or be represented.

EFA Talent Show: EFA Talent Show auditions are Sept 23 @ 3:30 in the Auditorium. If you would like to participate in the talent show on Sept 29th. You must audition. sign-up for an audition time outside of RM 224. Piano and cd player will be available. If you have any questions see Ms. Gill in RM 224

Tech Team: Tech Team will be meeting in RM 106 on Tues from 3:15 until 4:30. any student interested should attend.

Interact & Key Club: The EFA Interact and Key Clubs will be collecting donations this week for victims of the local flooding. If you would like to donate food, clothing or School supplies, there are bins located in the main office, and library containers for monetary donations are located in the main office, library, and cafeteria.

Seniors: Seniors get after it this weekend as we enter week 2 of our magazine sale. Get to everyone you know. If you need order forms or materials see Coach Kessler in RM 129. Remember to turn in your forms every Tuesday and Thursday morning @ 4 corners.

Wed.: Sept. 21st OPEN HOUSE 6:30 - 8pm.

Friday: Sept. 23rd -- Back to School Dance 8-10pm in the Cafe

Girls Swimming Invitational

Sat: Sept 24th--Girls Swimming Invitational

Morning Announcements

2011-09-14T13:22:00.003-04:00

Open Gym tonight for Boys Basketball @ 7:30

Art Club: Those interested in belonging to Art Club are asked to report to RM 103 on Mon. Sept. 19th @ 3:15.

Key Club: The Key Club officers will have a mandatory meeting a Thursday, Sept 15 after school. Please contact Mrs. Frisk if you cannot attend.

Morning Announcements

2011-09-13T11:05:00.002-04:00

Today is the last day for Schedule Changes

Freshman: Class Officers Needed! The Class of 2015 needs to elect class officers. Petitions are now available in rm 218 from Mrs. Sweeney, the class adviser. Positions to be filled are: President, Vice-President, Historian, Secretary, Treasurer.

Seniors: Reminder to Seniors the 1st magazine sale collection day is Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 13 before school at 4 corners.

Interact Club: The Interact club will be holding their first meeting Thursday after school in Rm 212. All are welcome.

Open Gym for Boys Basketball Wednesday night at 7:30

Art Club: Those interested in belonging to Art Club are asked to report to RM 103 on Monday, Sept. 19th right after school. See you then.

Drama Club: The first Drama Club meeting will be Tuesday, Today, Sept. 13th @ 3:15 in Rm. 224. We will plan the fall talent show and discuss the musical.

Sports Schedule for Week of Sept 12th

2011-09-12T11:14:00.000-04:00

Monday
Sep 12 2011 4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Corning District (G V) GAME Corning West

Tuesday Sep 13 2011 4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF H Union - Endicott (B V) GAME Mark Twain Golf Course

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Ithaca (B JV) GAME Ithaca High School

5:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER H Ithaca (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

5:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING A @ Windsor Central (G V) GAME Windsor

6:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Ithaca (G JV) GAME Ithaca High School

7:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A @ Ithaca (G V) GAME Ithaca Wednesday

Wednesday

Sep 14 2011 4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Maine Endwell (G V) GAME ME - High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Ithaca (G JV) GAME Ithaca High School

5:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Ithaca (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Thursday
Sep 15 2011 4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY GOLF H Horseheads Central (B V) GAME Mark Twain Golf Course

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Binghamton (B JV) GAME Binghamton Stadium

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER H Binghamton (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
GIRLS MODIFIED TENNIS A @ Owego Free Academy (G MOD) SCRIMMAGE Owego Free Academy

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Corning District (G JV) GAME Elmira Southside

6:45 PM
GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL H Corning District (G V) GAME Elmira Southside

Friday
Sep 16 2011 4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER A @ Binghamton (G JV) GAME Binghamton Stadium

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER H Binghamton (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

5:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS H Ithaca (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

5:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING A @ Ithaca (G V) GAME Ithaca High School

Saturday
Sep 17 2011 9:00 AM
Boys and Girls VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY A Elmira Invitational TOURNAMENT Newtown Battlefield

10:00 AM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL H Maine Endwell (B JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

1:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL A @ Maine Endwell (B V) GAME ME - High School

Morning Announcements

2011-09-12T09:52:00.000-04:00

Any student interested in a job shadow or internship should see Mrs. Sweeney in RM 218.

Drama Club: The first Drama club meeting will be Tuesday (Today) September 13th @ 3:15 in

Rm 224. We will plan the Fall Talent Show and discuss the Musical.

Interact Club: The Interact Club will be holding their first meeting Thursday, Sept. 15th after school in Rm 212. All are Welcome.

Freshman: Any Freshman interested in running for a class office, pick up a petition from Mrs. Sweeney in Rm 218. They must be turned in by Friday, Sept 17th

Yearbook: There will be a yearbook meeting on Thursday, Sept 15th at 3:10 in Rm 128. If you are interested in helping create this year's book, please come or see Mrs. Kennedy in Rm 128 or Ms. Bush in Rm 119A.

Morning Announcment

2011-09-09T13:51:00.000-04:00

Please note the following football game change for Saturday, September 10^th

The Elmira Express verses Towanda Varsity Game has been cancelled.

BUT

The Elmira Express Varsity Football Team will playCanisius High School at EFA with a 2:00 start time.

Come and support your team

TheElmira ExpressGirls Varsity Soccer Team is having a car wash to raise money for fall season warm ups.

WHEN: Sunday, September 11, 2011

TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE: Bulkhead Hardware Store, Southside

COST: $ 5.00

Morning Announcements

2011-06-09T11:09:00.002-04:00

CONGRATULATIONS EFA SOFTBALL THE FIRST & ONLY

ELMIRA FREE ACADEMY SOFTBALL TEAM TO MAKE IT TO THE FINAL FOUR!!!

Two games away for becoming NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONS!!!

What a game!!! Check out the attached pictures, the Star Gazette for a complete story and go to www.lohud.com for some awesome pictures!! If you see any of these girls or Coach Edwards please wish them GOOD LUCK this Saturday at the State Finals in Glen Falls, New York.

Morning Announcements

2011-06-08T10:10:00.001-04:00

Yearbook Club: If you are interested in joining the yearbook club for the next school year, please see Mrs. Kennedy to get an application. They need to be submitted by the end of school this year.

Morning Announcements

2011-06-07T14:48:00.002-04:00

Elmira Express JV Girl's Basketball: There will be a brief meeting Wed after school in the gym for girl's interested in playing JV Basketball next school year.

Junior Luau: Tickets on sale for the Junior Luau this Friday from 8-10pm. Tickets on Sale during lunch in the Cafe.

Interact Club: The final Interact meeting for the school year will be this Thurs. after school in RM 212 we will be electing officers for the next year.

Yearbooks: Anyone interested in buying a yearbook see Ms. Bush in room 119A by Thurs. June 9th. Please bring $55 cash to get your copy.

Morning Announcements

2011-06-06T09:33:00.002-04:00

Yearbooks: Anyone interested in buying a yearbook see Ms. Bush in rm 119a by Thursday June 9th. Pleas bring $55 cast to get your copy. Several people still need to pick up their pre-paid copies also see Ms. Bush in Rm 119a.

Girls Soccer: There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing soccer for the Fall 2011 Elmira Express. Elmira Express Girl's Spring Soccer meeting Thursday, June 9th from 3:30 - 4:00 in rm 132.

Tuesday, June 7th: Senior Awards Ceremony 6:30 - 9:00pm

Friday, June 10th: Jazz BBQ- 6pm On the lawn by the pool

Saturday, June 11th: ACT @ Southside High School and Notre Dame

Sign UP Today for Fall Sports: Cross Country, Cheerleading, Football, Girls Tennis, Girls Swimming & Diving, Boys Golf, Volley Ball, Soccer. For information go to the Nurses Office.

Morning Announcements

2011-06-02T13:14:00.002-04:00

Attention Junior Members of National Honor Society: there will be a mandatory NHS meeting Thursday, June 2nd to elect officers for the 2011-2012 school year. The meeting will be in RM 227.

Seniors: If you are planning on going to Project Graduation, you must turn your signed blue contract in today before leaving for the Senior trip. Please bring them to the main office.

Morning Announcements

2011-06-01T13:21:00.002-04:00

National Honor Society: Attention Junior Members of national Honor Society. there will be a mandatory NHS meeting Thursday June 2nd to elect officers for the 2011-2012 school year. the meeting will be in RM 227 @ 3:10.

Rotary Salute to Youth Essays: The Rotary Salute to Youth Essays are due on Friday. Again Rotary Salute to Youth need to be e-mailed by Friday. See your guidance counselor for more information or for questions.

Senior Day is tomorrow, luggage for Senior trip should be dropped off Wednesday.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-31T12:40:00.002-04:00

Boys Basketballs: Open gym tonight From 7:30 - 9:00pm . Be there if you want to play in the summer league.

Juniors if you are interested in the promoter program for your senior pictures please see Ms. Bush in rm 119A by the end of the day Tuesday, May 31st.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-27T11:06:00.003-04:00

The varsity baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 28^th at 4:30pm. If that game is cancelled it will be played Monday, May 30^th at 6:00pm. This game will be played at Southside High School.

International Club: There is a meeting after school today. Be Prompt please. Room 214A.

SADD: Members of the SADD Club and Sources of Strength please see Ms. Davis as soon as you can.

Juniors: If you are interested in the promoter program for your senior pictures please see Ms. Bush in Rm 119A by the end of the day Tuesday, May 31st.

Last Chance State required Lab with clothespin today, Friday at 3:15 in Rm 206, Diffusion Lab is also included.

Monday: May 3oth: No School Memorial Day

Tuesday: May 31st Senior Breakfast 8am-Library

Wednesday: June 1st: Senior Car Parade 7am--Grove Park

***EFa vs Southside Dodgeball Game

Thursday: June 2nd Senior Day Assembly and Senior Trip.

Saturday: June 4th: SAT's I and II @ EFA

Sign-ups for Fall Sports are currently happening please go to Nurses Office for more info.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-26T12:45:00.002-04:00

Interact Club: The Interact club will be meeting Friday after school in RM 212. Please don't forget to bring in cans and bottles to your 1st period classes. Friday is the last day. ms. Krause's class is now in the lead followed by Mrs. Hand.

Seniors: Attention any seniors who are interested in reading senior memories on senior day please let Mrs. Sweeney know by this Friday.

Key Club Meeting: key Club meeting Thursday, after school in Rm 133. Any questions see Mrs. Frisk.

All Car Parade registration forms are due by Friday, May 27th.

Mrs. Pabody's semester 1 students should pick up their art work in RM 100 this week.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-23T10:37:00.002-04:00

Senior Thank You Picnic: Reminder the Senior Thank You Picnic is Tuesday, May 24th @ 6pm on the lawn outside the Cafe. Families are invited.

Car Parade: All car parade registration forms are due by Friday, May 27th.

Congratulations to Andy and Molly who were elected Senior prom King and Queen on Saturday.

Congratulations to Mackenzie on his second place finish at the Class A tennis sectionals this past weekend. He will be going to State qualifiers at the end of this week.

Vocal Music Concert: There will be a Vocal Music Concert on Thursday, May 26th @ 7:30 in the Auditorium.

Fall Sports-- Sign-up for Fall Sports Today. see the nurse for more information.

EFA Sports Schedule for This Week

2011-05-23T10:31:00.002-04:00

Monday: May 23 2011
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A Section IV Class Steeplechase TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL H Vestal (B V) GAME EFA High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Chenango Forks Central (G V) GAME Chenango Forks High School

Wednesday: May 25 2011
Time: TBD
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A Sectionals Start TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Horseheads HS

Thursday: May 26 2011
Time: TBD
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT TBA

4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A Section IV Class Meets TOURNAMENT Windsor HS

Morning Announcements

2011-05-20T14:46:00.004-04:00

Boys Tennis Sectionals are Canceled for Today. The Bus will leave at 6:30 am tomorrow morning.

Prom Tomorrow 7pm @ Hilltop

Seniors: Car parade registration forms need to be turned into Mrs. Sweeney by Friday May 27th. Extra forms are available with Mrs. Sweeney and in the library.

Class officer and student election elections for the 2011-2012 school year are underway. Students who wish to run for an elected office, must submit a petition and meet eligibility guidelines. Election materials and petitions are now available from your class advisor. YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO RUN.

Interact Car Wash: The Interact club will be holding a car wash this Sunday @ EFA from 1-3pm.

Mrs. Newkirk's students, if you had artwork in the art show please come to RM 104 to pick up your work.

Art Club: Art Club will meet Monday after school.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-19T11:44:00.002-04:00

Seniors: Today is the last day to buy Prom tickets. See Mrs. Sweeney today in Rm218.

***Car parade registration forms need to be turned into Mrs. Sweeney by Friday, May 27th. Extra forms are in 218.

Dodgeball Tournament: Sign-up for the EFA/SHS Dodgeball Tournament on Friday or Monday at Four corners before or after school or during your lunch periods in the Cafe. Additional questions please see Mrs. Hamilton in Rm 222.

Boys Soccer: Attention all boys soccer there is a mandatory Boys Soccer meeting in RM 132 at the Start of period 3/4 Today.

Class Officer and Student Election: Class Officer and Student Elections for the 2011-2012 school year are underway. Students who wish to run for an elected office, must submit a petition and meet eligibility guidelines. Election materials and Petitions are now available from your class advisor. YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO RUN!!!

Morning Announcements

2011-05-17T08:43:00.002-04:00

The Faces of ZebraTown Dramatic Reading: Friday, May 20, @ 3:00 you are invited to attend "The Faces of ZebraTown Dramatic Reading. Meet the author and book signing at Booth Library. sponsored by Alternative High School and the Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes.

FBLA: FBLA members please stop by RM 222 Today and vote for next years officers. Very Important Meeting Today @ 3:15 in RM 222.

Spanish Regents Review: There will be a Spanish Regents Review on Thursday after school in RM 214A, see Mrs. Piatt with questions.

Bottle/Can Drive: The leaders of the can and bottle drive are: 1st place Mrs. Hand, 2nd place Mrs. Clark; 3rd place Ms. Nichols. It's not too late to bring your cans and bottles to your 1st period class. Winners will receive breakfast pizza.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-13T15:09:00.000-04:00

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 16TH TEACHERS CONFERENCE DAY.

NO NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

EFA Sports Schedule for Next Week

2011-05-12T12:26:00.000-04:00

Monday: May 16 2011
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A STAC Steeplechase for Boys TOURNAMENT Windsor HS

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL H Corning District (B JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL H Johnson City Senior (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Union - Endicott (G JV) GAME UE High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL H Union - Endicott (G V) GAME EFA High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A Division Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT TBA
Tuesday:May 17 2011

3:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A Semifinals TOURNAMENT NYSEG Stadium

4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A Steeplechase Raindate TOURNAMENT Windsor HS
Wednesday : May 18 2011

3:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A Semifinals TOURNAMENT Bagsai complex

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A Semifinals TOURNAMENT NYSEG Stadium

4:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A Semifinals TOURNAMENT TBA

4:30 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A Finals TOURNAMENT NYSEG Stadium

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A Semifinals TOURNAMENT Bagsai complex

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Horseheads HS
Thursday: May 19 2011

4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A STAC Championships TOURNAMENT Ithaca High School

Friday: May 20 2011
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A STAC Rain Date TOURNAMENT Ithaca High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A Finals TOURNAMENT Bagsai complex

Saturday: May 21 2011
11:00 AM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A Final TOURNAMENT TBA

11:00 AM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A Finals TOURNAMENT TBA

Morning Announcements

2011-05-12T08:51:00.000-04:00

Interact Club: Please join the Interact Club this Friday at Paramount Lanes from 5-7 for bowling and a silent auction. All proceeds support smile train.

Open Gym: Open Gym for Varsity boys Basketball tonight at 7:30.

Art Club: Art club meeting today after school.

Seniors: Vote for Prom Court in the Library ( this will decide the court from the nominations made last week).

2010 ECSD Art Exhibit is now at the Arnot Mall. We hope that you will be able to visit the exhibit and see the artwork created by all the students in the district.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-10T14:04:00.003-04:00

Open Gym: Boys interested in playing Varsity Summer League Basketball, there is a meeting Thursday, @ 7:30.

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis Team for their Win over Corning!!

Seniors: Prom tickets on Sale from Mrs. Sweeney rm 218 or 4 corners between 1-2pm. Ticket sales will end on Wednesday see Mrs. Sweeney with questions.

****Seniors should vote for Prom Court in the Library, ( This will decide the court from the nominations made last week).

****Get a Car Parade registration form in rm 218 or rm 23o. the car parade will be June 1st.

Interact Club: the Interact Club is collecting redeemable cans and bottles in 1st period classes beginning May 9th and will last through Friday, May 28th. the class who collects the most will win a breakfast pizza.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-09T10:38:00.002-04:00

Interact club: the Interact club is collecting redeemable cans and bottles in 1st period classes beginning Today through Friday, May 28th. the class who collects the most will win a breakfast Pizza.

Senior: prom tickets on sale from Mrs. Sweeney in RM 218 or 4 corners between 1-2pm. Tickets sales end on Wed, see Mrs. Sweeney with questions.

Vote for Prom court in the Library (this will decide the court from the nominations made last week.)

Senior Car Parade: Get a car parade registration form in 218 or 230. The car parade will be June 1st.

FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America): We are looking for a few good men or women. Interested in business? Run for office i the FBLA. See Ms. Hamilton for an Application

Morning Announcements

2011-05-06T10:38:00.002-04:00

FBLA: We are looking for a few good men or women interested in Business. Run for office in the FBLA. see Ms. Hamilton for an application.

Vote on our New Colors and Mascot: the board of Education has combined the EFA and Southside sports program. If you would like to vote for the new color and mascot visit the District's webpage: www.elmiracityschools.com

Seniors: You may nominate for the Senior Prom court until this Friday in the Library or in
RM 218.

Senior Prom Tickets will be on sale Monday, May 2 thru May 11th in the Cafe during lunch periods or from Mrs. Sweeney in Rm 218.

EFA's Peaceworks Club: Join us for our Celebrity Scoop Night. Tuesday May 10th 6-9pm at Rita's of Horseheads. 15% of sales benefits EFA's Peaceworks Club.

Interact Club Fundraisers: there will be a can/bottle drive May 9th -May 26th. Students in Period 1 classes please bring in any clean, empty bottles or cans. The class who brings in the most will win a Breakfast pizza and a small pool table.

***Bowling at Paramount Lanes on Friday, May 13th 5-7pm. there will be a number of donated items available for a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Smile Benefit Train, a non-profit organization that provides cleft palate surgeries to people in developing countries.

Morning Announcements

2011-05-04T09:39:00.002-04:00

Prom Tickets: Prom tickets will be on sale in the lobby from 1:00 - 2:00 or go see Mrs. Sweeney in Rm 218 tickets will only be sold until May 11th. Please remind seniors.

Congratulate the 2010-2011 Quiz Crew on their strong showing at yesterday's competition at Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden. They Placed 7th overall out of 26 teams. Their intellect, dress, and demeanor represented EFA truly at its finest.

Dance: There will be a dance This Friday 7-10pm. Tickets on Sale in Lunch periods for $3 or Ms. Davis in Rm 226. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase at the dance.

Seniors: Seniors may nominate for the Senior Prom Court until this Friday in the Library or in Rm 218.

Interact Club: The Interact Club will be meeting this Thursday after school in RM 212 at 3:15.

Track Practice Canceled

2011-05-03T15:10:00.001-04:00

Track practice Canceled for Today

Tennis Match Canceled

2011-05-03T15:09:00.002-04:00

Tennis Match and Practice Canceled for Today

Morning Announcement

2011-05-03T09:00:00.002-04:00

Interact Club: the Interact club will be meeting this Thursday after school in RM 212 @ 3:15

Dance: There will be a dance This Friday 7-10 pm. Tickets on sale in lunch pencils for $3.00 or Ms. Davis RM $5.oo at the door. Food and drink will also be available for purchase at the dance.

Sports Schedule for The Week.

2011-05-03T08:47:00.002-04:00

May 10 2011
4:15 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD H Elmira Southside (B&G Var-JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Waverly SR / JR High (G JV) GAME Waverly HS

4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Johnson City Senior (G JV) GAME JC High School Softball Field

Wednesday: May 11 2011
4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL H Johnson City Senior (G V) GAME EFA High School

Thursday: May 12 2011
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A STAC Fresh/Soph Meet TOURNAMENT Vestal High School

Friday: May 13 2011
4:15 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A @ Elmira Southside (B JV) GAME Elmira Southside

4:15 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL H Elmira Southside (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:15 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL H Elmira Southside (G JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:15 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL H Elmira Southside (G V) GAME EFA High School

Saturday: May 14 2011
10:00 AM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL H Holleran Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Free Academy

10:00 AM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL H Holleran Tournament TOURNAMENT EFA High School

12:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A Parkhurst/Rotary Invitational TOURNAMENT Union Endicott

3:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A Division Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT TBA

3:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A Division Tiebreaker TOURNAMENT TBA

Morning Announcement

2011-05-02T11:02:00.003-04:00

Senior Prom Tickets: Prom Tickets will be on sale Monday, May 2nd - Wednesday May 11th in the Cafe during lunch periods or from Mrs. Sweeney in RM 218.

Spring Concert: A Spring Concert will be presented by the EFA instrumental music students on Thursday, May 5th. Featured will be the Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra and Band. The program will begin at 7:30 in the Auditorium. Admission is free.

Dance: Friday, May 6th Dance in the Cafe Sponsored by SADD , 7- 10 pm

SAT's: Saturday, May 7th SAT I and SAT II @ Southside High School.

Congratulations the Campaign for Juvenile Diabetes raised a total of $1881.20 during its Dress Down for Diabetes last week.

EFA & SHS Booster Club Golf Tournament: the 6th annual J. Michael Holleran Memorial Golf Tournament will be on June 11, 2011 @ Tomassos Golf Course in Waverly, NY. Entry forms should be returned by June 4th for more information contact: Jim Krukow, JMH Memorial Golf Tournament, 466 South Ave, Elmira, NY 14904

Fishing Derby at Daggett Canceled

2011-04-29T15:01:00.001-04:00

Morning Announcement

2011-04-29T10:32:00.002-04:00

EFA Quiz Crew has advanced to the Semi-Finals and will compete on Tues. May 3rd. Congratulations and Good Luck.

Monday, May 2nd - Friday may 6th the AP Exams will be administered.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-28T14:14:00.001-04:00

The Union-Endicott Schools are Closed today. Boy Tennis @ Union is Canceled and JV Girls lacrosse in Union is also Canceled.

Sunday, 1 May from 2:00pm - 4:00pm will be held the annual trout derby in Daggett PA. This is a great time for young kids up to 14. The registration is at the Daggett Fire hall from 1:00 -2:00 and the fishing starts at 2:00. Food is free and help is available for all novice fisher people.

JV Baseball Canceled

2011-04-27T14:34:00.002-04:00

JV Baseball Game @ EFA tonight against Ithaca has been canceled and rescheduled for May 6th.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-27T11:03:00.002-04:00

May 5th Band, Chorus and Orchestra concert at the EFA auditorium 7:30.

Credit Recovery at EFA starts Monday, May 9th from 3:30 - 5:30. core subjects and PE will be offered. Please see your counselor to sign-up.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-26T14:04:00.002-04:00

Credit Recovery at EFA starts Monday May 9th from 3:30 to 5:30. core subjects and PE will be offered. Please see your counselor to sign up.

3-on-3 Intramural Basketball sign-up us Tuesday April 26th at 4:15. in the gym.

Sports Schedule for The Week.

2011-04-25T14:35:00.003-04:00

JV AND VARSITY BASEBALL GAME AND TENNIS MATCH AGAINST UNION ENDICOTT HAVE BEEN CANCELED FOR TODAY. BASEBALL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW 4/26 AND TENNIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, 4/28.

Monday: Apr 25 2011
4:15 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A @ Union - Endicott (B JV) GAME Sylvester Field

4:15 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL H Union - Endicott (B V) GAME EFA High School

Tuesday: Apr 26 2011
4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Union - Endicott (G JV) GAME UE High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL H Union - Endicott (G V) GAME EFA High School

Wednesday: Apr 27 2011

4:00 PM: Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A @ Corning District (B&G Var-JV) GAME Corning District

4:15 PM:
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A @ Ithaca (B V) GAME Ithaca High School

4:15 PM:
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Ithaca (G V) GAME Ithaca High School

5:00 PM:
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL H Ithaca (B JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy
5:00 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL H Ithaca (G JV) GAME EFA High School

Thursday: Apr 28 2011
4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL H Vestal (G V) GAME EFA High School

Friday: Apr 29 2011
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A Ithaca Relays TOURNAMENT Ithaca High School

4:15 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL A @ Vestal (B JV) GAME Vestal High School

4:15 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL H Vestal (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:15 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Vestal (G JV) GAME Vestal High School

Morning Announcement

2011-04-25T09:07:00.004-04:00

Art Club: The art club will be meting Monday 4/25 and 4/28 after school in RM 104. We will be painting the Arnot Mural. Any questions please see Mrs. Newkirk.

Bake Sale: Art Club will be hosting a Bake Sale Thurs 4/28 During Lunch periods. there be lots of Goodies. Bring your Money and your sweet tooth.

Dodge ball Tournament: the 1st annual EFA vs SHS Dodge ball Tournament at EFA Gym. May 27th at 4pm. $5 per person. Rules and Media release forms are available in Main Office and in RM 222 with Mrs. Hamilton.

Dress Down for Diabetes: Monday - Friday dress down for diabetes $1 a day / $5 for the week.

Bowling for Diabetes: April 25th Bowling for Diabetes 7-9 pm Rossi Lands. $10 for Shoes and games for 2 hrs.

Saturday April 30th Zumba for Diabetes 10-11:30 at the EFA Gym, $10 per person at the door.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-20T13:29:00.002-04:00

JAVA JIVE FOR TOMORROW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THIS WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TODAY ARE CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 3RD WEATHER PERMITTING.

PLEASE SEE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS FOR JUVENILE DIABETES.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY.

Tennis Canceled

2011-04-19T15:16:00.003-04:00

Tennis Match against Corning has been Canceled. It has not been rescheduled at this Time.

Boys Baseball and Girls Softball games have been Canceled and rescheduled for Tomorrow.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-19T10:33:00.002-04:00

Club Impact: Club Impact will be meeting in RM 104 Today after school

Credit Recovery: May Credit Recovery will be from May 9th to May 27th. Students should sign-up by May 5th. See Ms. Mustico or Mr. Boyanowski for more information.

Seniors: Students who know were they are going to college, please tell your counselor as soon as possible.

Juniors: Registration for the June 4th SAT is May 6th. Please register now on www.collegeboard.com. Fee waivers are available in guidance for students on free and reduced lunch. Register NOW!!!

Annual EFA vs SHS Dodgeball Tournament at the EFA Gym, may 27th at 4pm. $5 a person. Rules, Media Release forms available in the Main Office and in RM 222 with Mrs. Hamilton.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-18T09:27:00.002-04:00

Hispanic Flamenco Ballet: Wednesday is the last day to buy tickets for the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet.

Congratulations to the music students who participated in the NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival last weekend. All students received high rations and did an excellent job representing EFA.

Java Jive: Thursday April 21st, Java Jive 6:30 in the Library.

SPTO Meeting: There will be a SPTO meeting 7pm in the Main Office.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY

Sports Schedule for The Week.

2011-04-18T09:03:00.003-04:00

Monday: Apr 18 2011,
4:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Horseheads Central (G JV) GAME Horseheads HS

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Horseheads Central (G V) GAME Horseheads HS

4:00PM
BOYS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Union - Endicott (B V) GAME UE High School

4:30PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY
LACROSSE H Seton Catholic Central (B JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Union - Endicott (B V) GAME UE High School

TUESDAY: Apr 19 2011,
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD H Susquenhanna Valley (B&G Var-JV) GAME Horseheads High School

4:15 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL H Maine Endwell (B JV) GAME EFA High School

4:15 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A @ Maine Endwell (B V) GAME ME - High School

4:15 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL H Maine Endwell (G JV) GAME EFA High School

4:15 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Maine Endwell (G V) GAME ME - High School

4:00PM
BOYS VARSITY TENNIS A @ Corning District (B V) GAME Corning District

4:00 PM
GIRLS VARSITY GOLF A Open Match TOURNAMENT Tomassos

5:45 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY
LACROSSE A @ Johnson City Senior (G JV-Var) GAME Johnson City

Wednesday: Apr 20 2011
4:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY TENNIS H Maine Endwell (B V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

5:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY LACROSSE A @ Chenango Valley (B JV) GAME CV High School

Thursday: Apr 21 2011,
4:00 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV TRACK AND FIELD A Owego Free Academy Invitational TOURNAMENT Owego Free Academy

4:15 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL H Binghamton (B JV) GAME EFA High School

4:15 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL A @ Binghamton (B V) GAME Binghamton

4:15 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL H Binghamton (G JV) GAME EFA High School

4:30 PM
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL A @ Binghamton (G V) GAME BAGSAI

Morning Announcement

2011-04-14T13:53:00.002-04:00

The Girls Varsity and JV Softball Game @ Horseheads is Canceled and is Rescheduled for Monday, April 18th.

Students who know where they are going to college, please tell your counselor as soon as possible.

Juniors: Registration for the June 4th SAT is May 6th. Please register now on www.collegeboard.com. Fee Waivers are available in guidance for students on free and reduced lunch. Register NOW!!!!

International Club meeting today after school rm 214A. We need to reserve seats for all the students that are attending the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet show on April 21st. Buy your ticket to reserve your seat. Tickets are available in Mrs. Piatt rm 214A and Mrs. Clark rm 212. $9 for 1 show and $13 for 2 shows.

Donuts and Hot Chocolate for sale in the library tomorrow. $1 each.

Boys Tennis Canceled

2011-04-13T14:37:00.001-04:00

Boys Tennis Against Corning for Today has been Canceled.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-13T11:43:00.003-04:00

Varsity and JV Baseball and the Softball Varsity and JV games scheduled for Today @ Horseheads have been CANCELED. The JV baseball game has been rescheduled for Tomorrow.

Key Club: Key Club meeting Thursday, RM 133 after school. A short meeting members need to attend.

Sign up for the Student/Staff Softball game this Thursday 6pm. Tomorrow is dress-up as Twin Day.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-12T09:26:00.002-04:00

National Honors Society: Please join the National Honor Society on Tuesday, April 12 from 6-9pm at Rita's Ice in Horseheads for a Celebrity Scoop Night.

FBLA: Its Tuesday! FBLA(future Business Leaders of America) meeting today at 3:15 in Rm 222. All are welcome.

3 on 3 Intramural Basketball League begins Tuesday, April 26th at 4:15. see Mr. Ferris for sign-ups. Last day to sign-up is Friday April 22nd.

The Spring Fling Dance is this Friday, April 15th in the EFA cafe from 8-10pm. Buy your ticket at school this week for $3. Tickets at the door will be $5. Tickets are available from an Interact Club Member, during 5th or 6th lunch periods or from Mrs. Clark in RM 212.

Morning Announcement

2011-04-11T10:34:00.002-04:00

This Week is Sources of Strength Spirit Week. Monday is Dress up like your Favorite Teacher Day. In conjunction with Spirit week there will be many free activities Starting Monday April 11th.

Movie Night: April 12th is Movie Night at EFA. If you are interested in attending, sign-up with Ms. Davis or in the Main Office.

Student/ Staff Softball Game: Thursday night, April 14th @ 6pm. To sign-up see Ms. Davis or Mr. Burfield.

Free Pool Party: Wednesday night there willl be a Free Pool Party from 6-8 @ EFA. bring out your friends and have some fun. Sign-up with Ms. Davis or in the Main Office.

Art Club: Art Club will meet today Monday 4/11 after school and Thursday 4/14 after school. Please be prompt we will be going over to the hospital to paint. Any Questions see Mrs. Newkirk in Rm 104.