Bus service Begins
EPS bus service (for those who have signed up) will run as noted below during the first week of school. Details will be communicated in the Opening Weeks Schedule in August.
Regular service on the fist day of School, Wednesday, September 3
Morning Service only on Thursday, September 4
No service on Friday, September 5 due to Fall Orientations
Regular daily bus service begins on September 8. Bus Service forms for the first trimester are due August 1. After that date, email to see if space is available.
Families can opt into bus service by trimester and elect one way or round trip.
Questions? Contact transportation@eastsideprep.org.
Attend a Grade-Level Picnic
During the week of August 25, every grade level will have an event for families to connect/reconnect and meet everyone in their grade. These picnics are organized by the Parent Association Grade Level Representative for each grade (a parent volunteer position). Details about these events will be provided over the summer from the Grade Level Rep via email. Three grade level picnics will be held on campus:
Fifth Grade: August 25, 6th Grade: August 27, 9th Grade Orientation & Picnic: August 26
Attend a Laptop Orientation
Multiple sessions will be offered during conference days on August 29 and 30 for students in 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Laptop orientations will be offered to 5th graders during Fall Orientations and to 9th graders during the grade-level picnic on August 26. Any student not able to attend their scheduled session should email tech@eastsideprep.org after August 15 to set up a separate time.
EPS Weekly Emails Begin
EPS Weekly emails will be sent to all families beginning at the end of August. These emails are the primary way EPS communications important information about the school, upcoming events, opportunities, and deadlines.
Yearbook and Student ID Photo Days
Students should plan to have their yearbook and ID photos taken while on campus for conferences on August 28 (9am-5:30pm) and 29 (8:30am-noon)
First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3
Load your Lunch Account
Families who wish for their student(s) to be able to purchase snacks or meals in the LPC need to have a Meal Magic Account. Information on how to create an account can be found HERE. (Password is TALI2024!).
Questions? Email Lisa Coulter, Dining Services Manager.
Upper School Fall Sports Practices Begin
Practices begin the week of August 25.
Questions? Contact Kim Eng, Athletic Director.
Purchase Books and Supplies
Final course lists and ordering details will be communicated in the August Division email. An online bookstore will open and optional on-campus ordering stations will be available in August. Exact dates will be communicated int he August Division email. Middle School Supply List will be communicated in the August Division email as well.
Questions about books? Email bookstore@eastsideprep.org.
Finish Summer reading – Due August 30
Summer reading books will be discussed the first week of regular classes.
Drop Off Emergency or Prescription Medications (as needed) – August 15
Families are invited to drop off emergency medications (EpiPens, inhalers, etc) at the front desk of the TALI building. Medications should be securely bagged with student name clearly marked. Medications provided to the school may not expire during the current school year.
Questions? Contact School Nurse Krista Kelly.
Sign Up for Advisor-Parent-Student Conference
Student-Parent conferences will be held on August 28 and 29. Conferences last 30 minutes and are an opportunity for parents to meet their student’s advisor, discuss goals for the year, and answer any final questions about the start of school. A sign-up link will be included in the August Division email.
Student Schedules
Student schedules will be emailed from the Division Heads in their August email. Please note that all required forms must be completed and submitted before schedules will be available.
Questions? Contact Randi Peterson (Middle School) or Leah Swenson (Upper School).
Become familiar with Opening Weeks Schedule
Know the drop-off and pick-up route. Pay close attention to the differences in the bus route schedule and lunch options as they may be modified for the first week.
Questions? Randi Peterson (Middle School) or Kristine Berg (Upper School).
Purchase EPS Logowear and PE Clothes
Students in PE classes will need to change clothing for class; wearing any EPS shirt, athletic shorts or pants and athletic shoes. For students taking PE in the fall, EPS-approved PE clothing can be purchased in two places:
PE Shirts: Available on campus (so they are received quickly) and available in youth and adult sizes, small-XL. Cost is $19 each. To order, complete this form: https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/eastsideprep/shirt. Also, please note that the t-shirt received in the Admissions box can be used as a PE shirt. Or order online: From the online store which can be accessed through the EPS Logowear tab on our Current Families webpage. Most items are highly customizable (see “other designs available” button the product page for a list of all customizations).
Complete Health Profile on Genius Education. Submit Physical Exam Form (as needed), Medication Authorization (prescription and over the counter) Form (as needed), Action Plans (as needed), and Immunization documentation – Due August 1
All medical forms are located and turned in on Genius Education- students may not attend classes until all required forms are completed.
Families will continue to see a red dot by the Medical Tab under Forms/Contracts until all required forms are complete.
All required forms must be submitted prior to August 1 in order to receive student schedules and book lists
Questions or concerns? Contact School Nurse Krista Kelly.
Submit Bus Service Form (if applicable)
Bus routes are in the planning phase taking into consideration family interest. Route details will be communicated to families once finalized.
Purchase Summer Reading Books
Summer reading book titles will be communicated by the Division Heads in their June email. Questions? Contact John Stegeman (Upper School Head) or Sarah Peeden (Middle School Head).
Sign up for Athletics and Academic Teams
A link to the registration form will be sent out in the May 1 Head of School email as well as a direct email from the Athletics Office for athletics registration. The link can also be found on HERE. In order to ensure that we have accurate numbers to plan for coaches, uniforms, game scheduling, and equipment, the deadline to register for fall sports is June 20.
Upper School Fall Athletics:
Official practices for Upper School fall athletics begin daily on Monday, August 25 and students are expected to attend those practices. Per WIAA rules, all high school athletes must participate in seven practices prior to competing therefore students who miss early practices will not be able to compete in the first few contests. Fall sports include Boys Golf, Boys Tennis, Boys Ultimate, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Co-ed Cross Country and Co-ed Rowing. There will be optional summer practices for some teams (volleyball, Ultimate, basketball). Information pertaining to summer practices will be communicated by the Athletics Office after sign-ups are complete.
Middle School Fall Athletics
Official practices for Middle School fall athletics begin the first week of school. Most 5/6th sports take place during the school day, while 7/8th practices take place 2-3 days a week after school. Fall sports include Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Co-ed Cross Country and Co-ed Rowing (8-12th grades only).
Upper School Robotics
Practices are scheduled to start the week of August 26.
Questions? Athletics: Kim Eng, Athletic Director (425-822-5668 x559). Robotics: Jonathan Briggs, Robotics Coach. Clubs: Paul Hagen, Director of Student Well-Being (425-822-5668 X556)
Schedule Doctor’s Appointment for Physical and Immunizations (as needed)
PLEASE SCHEDULE MEDICAL EXAMS ASAP– summer is a busy time and appointments fill quickly. Consider making your appointment before your summer travel—all forms must be submitted by August 1.
Physical exams remain current for two years.
In mid-May, you will receive instructions to create your Genius Education account, which houses your student’s health forms.
All required forms must be submitted prior to August 1 in order to receive student schedules and book lists. In addition, per State law, we must have a doctor’s prescription on file for EPS to be able to provide any over-the-counter medications (such as Tylenol, Advil, etc.) to students or for students to have access to medications during school trips such as EBC Week travel. We highly recommend families consider having a medical provider complete the Medication Authorization Form, which is good for one school year.
Any required immunization documentation is due August 1.
Questions or concerns? Contact School Nurse Krista Kelly.
Complete Placement Exams (as applicable)
Middle School
Complete math placement, Spanish and Instrumental Music assessments (if applicable).
Upper School
Students new to EPS will complete math placement exams when they request a course that does not align directly with previous coursework.
Students new to EPS entering Spanish 2 or higher will complete a written and oral placement process.
For students wishing to join Chamber Music Ensemble or Chamber Choir, please complete this form and someone from the Fine & Performing Arts will be in touch with you prior to the start of the academic year.
Questions? Contact Middle School Head Sarah Peeden or Upper School Head John Stegeman.
Tablet PC Form – Due June 1
All EPS students are required to have a laptop. It is highly recommended that families purchase their laptop through the school. In doing so, the machine is fully compatible with all EPS systems and processes, students are learning on the same model as all of their peers and teachers, and the machine is fully supported by the school’s tech office.
Order form and laptop specs can be found with other forms on the Genius Education Parent/Guardian Portal.
Questions? Contact Jonathan Briggs, Director of Strategy, Technology and Innovation.
Enrollment Forms – Due June 1
Check the Genius Education Parent/Guardian Portal to confirm that all forms needed by June 1 have been submitted. Forms are found in the re-enrollment email sent May 1.
TADS Billing Account
EPS uses TADS for tuition and auxiliary billing. The EPS Business Office previously emailed families with information about creating an account to make the enrollment deposit for the upcoming school year. The first tuition payment is due June 1 each year.
Questions? Contact the Business Office via email or at 425-822-5668 x328.
