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We wish everyone great weekend and see you on Monday.
What a GREAT start to the school year. We could not be happier to have our students back in the building, and we are so excited to partner with our students and families throughout the year.
Tomorrow is our FIRST Dress Down Day
Students who would like to participate and did not pay the PTSO Dress Down fee upfront during Open House can participate for just $1 per Dress Down Day. The $1 payment will go directly to the student’s homeroom teacher. For TOMORROW 8/14/26 it will be a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY. Note- on week number two on 8/21/26 will be our first PAID dress down day.
A few important dress code reminders:
• hair color must be a natural hair color.
• T-shirts worn on school days must be Eastside shirts (unless it is dress down day).
• On Dress Down Days, students are still expected to follow all school dress code guidelines. Any student who is out of dress code will be addressed and given an opportunity to correct the issue.
Dress Code Policy:
https://www.bullittschools.org/o/ems/page/back-to-school
Mental Health & Wellness Program:
Our students will soon have the opportunity to participate in our Mental Health & Wellness Program. If you would like your student to opt out, please use the link below for information on how to complete the opt-out process.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hkEUzrRXEug5PeCEhZTt3tFbWKL2tREg/view?usp=drive_link
Below is information of what is new and part of law for families to be aware of:
Sextortion Letter (Grades 6-12)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kCYK32adZXBmVbMUAuIJKlxIe3nPuRO4/view
• Terroristic Threatening Law and Penalties (Sarah Smith)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZHcY8YdotjVNTqf1Grq7RkYoV7UqkB3i/view?usp=sharing
• Moment of Silence Family Letter (Stefanie Kleinholter)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L6Vxr7dpMB3qbespgF_trqO3Tg0nsiLS/view
• SB 181 First 10 Days Letter to Families (Stefanie Kleinholter)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yi_XM0dD8l_bRs68KdFhHU2HteLXKwld/view?usp=sharing
• 26-27 Telecommunications Policy Guidelines (Stefanie Kleinholter)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yKNLaLP3WmHpW2EELpObPdaKSx8XHU-g/view?usp=sharing
Thank you for helping us make Eastside a positive, supportive, and exciting place for our students. We are looking forward to an amazing year together.
Let’s make our FIRST Dress Down Day a great one, Eastside.

We are SO excited to welcome everyone back for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL tomorrow. We can’t wait to see our students and families and kick off an amazing school year together.
Car Rider Information
Car-rider doors will open at 7:50 AM.
Dismissal begins at 3:05 PM.
Here is a photo of what the car-rider line will look like:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-iWxKprbmsF_YVqmu4XhMR5yYYRw66F/view?usp=drive_link
Please pull all the way forward to the stop sign when dropping off. This will allow us to unload as many students as possible and help keep our car line moving safely and efficiently and, most importantly, off Highway 44.
Eastside Spirit Wear
Show your Eastside pride. Our spirit wear store is back open.
Shop here:
https://stores.inksoft.com/ems26_27/shop/home
Dress Code Policy
Please take a moment to review our dress code policy before the first day:
https://www.bullittschools.org/o/ems/page/back-to-school
We hope everyone has a restful and relaxing night as we get ready for an incredible first day.
See you tomorrow, Eastside Family. Let’s make it a GREAT first day.
We are getting closer to the start of an amazing school year, and we have a few important updates to share.
Homeroom Assignments:
Students should now be able to log in to Infinite Campus to view their assigned homeroom teacher. If you notice an error, such as your student being assigned to more than one homeroom teacher, please contact our school counselor, Mr. Bates or during open house.
Student Schedules:
Official student schedules are still being finalized. As we continue preparing for the new school year, schedules will be updated in Infinite Campus. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure every student has the best possible schedule.
Schedule Change Requests:
We understand that some families may wish to request classroom changes. At this time, schedule changes will be very limited to none as we work to balance class teams and create the best learning environment for all students. Thank you for your understanding and support during this process.
Lunch:
Great news, Students will have lunch with other students in their grade level as we finalize our school-wide schedule.
Dress Code:
If you have questions about the dress code, please visit our school website. From the Menu, select Academics, then Back to School for complete information. A direct link is also included below for your convenience.
https://www.bullittschools.org/o/ems/page/back-to-school
Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and partnership as we prepare for another fantastic year at Eastside. We are excited to welcome our students back soon and look forward to a great year of learning and success. Have a wonderful day.
Good Morning Eastside Families,
The countdown to an amazing new school year is on, and we're excited to welcome everyone back. Here are a few important reminders to help your family get ready:
Open House Dates
• 7th & 8th Grade: Friday, August 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
• 6th Grade: Monday, August 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Spirit Wear
We'll have a limited selection of spirit wear available for purchase during Open House. In-person purchases can be made with cash or check only.
If you placed a spirit wear order online over the summer, you can pick it up during Open House.
Missed the summer sale? The online spirit wear store will reopen soon. Please note that new online orders may not arrive before the first day of school.
Dress Down Days
The cost for the entire year's Dress Down Days is $20.
Homeroom Teacher Assignments
By the end of the day on August 4, families will receive an email with their student's homeroom teacher assignment. Students should also be able to view this information in Infinite Campus.
If you have not received your student's homeroom assignment by Thursday, please contact our school counselor, Mr. Bates, via email or stop by and see him during Open House. He will be available in the gym for most of the evening.
School Supplies
The Back-to-School Toolbox link for student supply lists is included below.
https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=108392&utm_source=site&utm_medium=qr+code&utm_campaign=School+Page
We can't wait to see everyone at Open House and kick off another fantastic year at Eastside. Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and success. See you soon.
We can't wait to welcome our Eagles back for an exciting new school year. Be sure to join us for Open House and get ready for an amazing year ahead.
🦅 7th & 8th Grade Open House
📅 Friday, August 7
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🦅 6th Grade Open House
📅 Monday, August 10
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
✨ Come meet your teachers, explore the building, connect with staff, and get excited for the first day of school!
👕 Spirit Wear Alert!
A limited selection of spirit wear will be available for in-person purchase during both Open House events. Be sure to grab yours while supplies last!
📸 Save the Date!
Picture Day: August 19
Picture Retake Day: November 12
We can't wait to see all of our Eastside families and kick off another fantastic school year together. See you at Open House.
Every year, families need to complete the fee waiver and the free/reduced lunch forms, if they feel this is something that would benefit them. The free/reduced meal application will waive students for breakfast/lunch. We request families complete a fee waiver form to have fees waived. If unsure if you'd qualify, please complete the forms, just in case you do meet the qualifications. This is something that MUST BE COMPLETED EVERY school year.
If you have any questions regarding these forms, you can reach out to our Youth Service Center Coordinator, Jennifer Lowe. Her email address is Jennifer.lowe@bullitt.kyschools.us
School waiver form link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ySHPC14TcLV8a874bzBv22Qj6eIav0M/view
Free/reduce cafeteria form below:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict

https://bullitt-ky.finalforms.com/
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Eastside Middle School back to school supply box info for 2026-27.




We are now accepting nominations for two parent representatives for SBDM and parent representatives for PTSO for the 2026–27 school year.
SBDM (Site-Based Decision Making Council): Works with school staff and administration to help make decisions that support student achievement and school improvement.
PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization): Helps build school community by supporting events, programs, fundraising, and family engagement activities.
If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please see the links below for more information.
Link to SBDM- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmatOodylWThM4Bp1od1aENH2ozxzd4D99jN8g2dWPe5ZtuQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
Link to PTSO-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqyO8fFsUbIcMr3F3sUTuosQySoQxXpof-40HWDVM22vG5LQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
