Bus 38 WILL run mornings and afternoons beginning tomorrow morning (10/20/26) until further notice.
Procedure reminder: Use the car rider line or bus transportation for arrival and dismissal. Please use the car rider pickup line or bus transportation systems and procedures for the safety of all students. We must maximize the instructional day so that all students get the same opportunity to learn without interruption.
Expectations as outline in the EFS Student Handbook :
Arriving or Leaving School By Car
All car riders must enter/exit the school at the gym entrance. Those who ride home in cars may be picked up starting at 3:05 p.m. Students who are not picked up by 3:20 p.m. will be sent to the office for pick up. Parents must report to the office to pick up students after 3:20 p.m. with proper ID.
Your child will be given one car tag with his/her name on the card to be used from year to year. These car tags must be visible when picking up students in the car rider line. Anyone that does not have the approved student car tag visible, will not be allowed to pick up students. If picking up a student without a car tag you will need to park and enter the school office after 3:20 p.m. with your identification. Additional car tags can be purchased for $5 at the school office.
Several reminders for this week: Bus 163 will not run until further notice. Bus 38 will only run in the afternoons.
Tomorrow, Monday, October 19th is the last day of the book fair. It will remain open until 4:00.
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re recognizing it with Bullying Awareness Spirit Days, October 19–23! We’ll have three special dress-up days to remind our little Panthers that kindness, inclusion, and standing together can make a difference.
Monday, October 19 — Inside Out Day: Wear clothes inside out because it’s what’s on the inside that matters!
Wednesday, October 21 — Unity Day: Wear orange as we join other schools across Macon County to spread awareness for bullying prevention and show that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and included.
Friday, October 23 — School Spirit Day: Wear red or any other school colors to celebrate belonging to our little Panther family!
Kindergarten students will participate in the Panther Legacy Handoff special ceremony at FHS on Friday morning . Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
On Friday, parents and guardians are welcome to come and cheer on students for the Panther Dash on Friday.
Panther Dash Schedule
October 23, 2026
8:25-9:15 4th Grade will run.
9:25-10:15 1st Grade will run.
10:25-11:15 3rd Grade will run.
12:30-1:20 2nd Grade will run.
1:30-2:20 Kindergarten will run.
Tomorrow, Monday, October 19th is the last day of the book fair. It will remain open until 4:00.
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re recognizing it with Bullying Awareness Spirit Days, October 19–23! We’ll have three special dress-up days to remind our little Panthers that kindness, inclusion, and standing together can make a difference.
Monday, October 19 — Inside Out Day: Wear clothes inside out because it’s what’s on the inside that matters!
Wednesday, October 21 — Unity Day: Wear orange as we join other schools across Macon County to spread awareness for bullying prevention and show that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and included.
Friday, October 23 — School Spirit Day: Wear red or any other school colors to celebrate belonging to our little Panther family!
Kindergarten students will participate in the Panther Legacy Handoff special ceremony at FHS on Friday morning . Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
On Friday, parents and guardians are welcome to come and cheer on students for the Panther Dash on Friday.
Panther Dash Schedule
October 23, 2026
8:25-9:15 4th Grade will run.
9:25-10:15 1st Grade will run.
10:25-11:15 3rd Grade will run.
12:30-1:20 2nd Grade will run.
1:30-2:20 Kindergarten will run.
Save the Date! Panther Dash- Friday, October 23rd, 2026.
EFS families, PTO needs your input.
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October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re recognizing it with Bullying Awareness Spirit Days, October 19–23! We’ll have three special dress-up days to remind our little Panthers that kindness, inclusion, and standing together can make a difference.
❤️ Monday, October 19 — Inside Out Day: Wear clothes inside out because it’s what’s on the inside that matters!
🧡 Wednesday, October 21 — Unity Day: Wear orange as we join other schools across Macon County to spread awareness for bullying prevention and show that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and included.
🐾 Friday, October 23 — School Spirit Day: Wear red or any other school colors to celebrate belonging to our Panther family!
Participation is optional, and there’s no need to purchase anything special. Families can also join the conversation at home by talking about including others, speaking up kindly, and telling a trusted adult when bullying happens.
Bus 163 will NOT run until further notice. We apologize for the previous message stating it would be running.
Bus 163 will now run every morning and afternoon. We are excited to have a new bus driver for this route.
Bus 163 WILL run tomorrow afternoon 10/15/26.
Bus 38 will not run this afternoon. (10/14/26)
Tonight these events are happening at school. We hope to see you here!
-5:30 3rd grade parent meeting about RTA.
-3:30-7:00 Book Fair open for families to shop together.
-6:00 PTO meeting: Everyone is welcome, parent participation encouraged.
-5:30 3rd grade parent meeting about RTA.
-3:30-7:00 Book Fair open for families to shop together.
-6:00 PTO meeting: Everyone is welcome, parent participation encouraged.
Health Fair is this week!
Our Scholastic Book Fair is this week. It starts Tuesday Oct 13th from 7:30am to 4pm and will be open through Monday Oct 19th. Tuesday night we will stay open late for parents until 7pm. Come and see us in the library. You will need your identification at the door. Cash is best, but if you see the flyer in your child's folder, it gives instructions for using the EWallet card in English and Spanish.
Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic es esta semana. Comienza el martes 13 de octubre de 7:30 a.m. a 4pm y estará abierto hasta el lunes 19 de octubre. El martes por la noche permaneceremos abiertos hasta tarde para los padres hasta las 7pm. Ven a vernos en la biblioteca. Necesitarás tu identificación en la puerta. Los dollares es lo mejor, pero si ves el folleto en la carpeta de tu hijo, da instrucciones para usar la tarjeta EWallet en inglés y español.
Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic es esta semana. Comienza el martes 13 de octubre de 7:30 a.m. a 4pm y estará abierto hasta el lunes 19 de octubre. El martes por la noche permaneceremos abiertos hasta tarde para los padres hasta las 7pm. Ven a vernos en la biblioteca. Necesitarás tu identificación en la puerta. Los dollares es lo mejor, pero si ves el folleto en la carpeta de tu hijo, da instrucciones para usar la tarjeta EWallet en inglés y español.
3rd grade parents plan to attend a meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 5:30. If you are unable to attend you will need to meet individually with your child's teacher about your child's RTA status. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an important update regarding your child’s reading progress and current status under the North Carolina Read to Achieve (RtA) law (G.S. § 115C-83.7). North Carolina’s Read to Achieve (RtA) law is designed to help ensure that students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade. Information about our Title1 school will also be shared.
Bus 38 will run in the afternoons. As of right now, the only afternoon it will not run is Wednesday (10/14). No morning route.
We are so incredibly blessed to have Mrs. Parker as part of the East Franklin family! Her dedication and passion for our students truly make a difference every single day.
There is a teacher workday on Monday, October 12th for the end of the grading period. There will be no school for students.
Bus 38 will ONLY run this afternoon, we will keep everyone posted as to the plans moving forward.
The annual Health Fair for EFS students is next week. If your child wears glasses be sure they have them on October 14th, 15th, and 16th.
📣 Reminder for Parents & Guardians
Please send in all outstanding sick notes before Friday, October 9, so we can update your child’s attendance records.
Thank you for your help! ❤️
Please send in all outstanding sick notes before Friday, October 9, so we can update your child’s attendance records.
Thank you for your help! ❤️