Second-grade students at Bainbridge and East High Street Elementary Schools showed compassion and teamwork by creating handmade blankets for residents of the ECHOS (Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach Services) winter shelter. The service project helped students connect learning with real-world impact while supporting individuals and families in need.

Elizabethtown Area Middle School is proud to recognize its December Students of the Month, celebrating students who demonstrate exceptional initiative, responsibility, and personal growth. Each month, teachers reflect on the students in their teams through the lens of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, identifying those who exemplify a particular habit or who have shown remarkable growth in that area.

The Elizabethtown Area High School Overwatch team is gearing up for an exciting postseason, having secured a spot in the Fall Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association (PIEA) playoffs. Earlier this season, the team finished second in the Preseason Fall Brawl tournament, earning a bid to participate in the Spring State Championship playoffs.

Elizabethtown Area High School proudly announces that junior Daryn Roush has been named the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center – Willow Street Campus Student of the Month. Daryn, the son of Todd Roush and Kelly Danner, both of Elizabethtown, is being recognized for his outstanding leadership, work ethic, and commitment to excellence in the Welding Technology Program.

Elizabethtown Area High School proudly announces that senior Alicia Pruitt has been named the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center – Mount Joy Campus Student of the Month. 

Elizabethtown Area High School is proud to announce Monisha Bhattarai as the Elizabethtown Lions Club Student of the Month for December. This honor recognizes an outstanding Lancaster County Career and Technology Center student who demonstrates exceptional dedication, character, and commitment to her chosen career pathway.

Elizabethtown Area High School is pleased to recognize its December Rotary Club Students of the Month: Jebbeh Ngafua and Trent Kauffman. This honor highlights students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, service, and involvement within both the school and the community.

At a special awards ceremony on Monday, December 8, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Education formally recognized Elizabethtown Area School District sixth-grade social studies teacher Jenna Love as one of twelve distinguished finalists in the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Program, a prestigious statewide honor coordinated through the National State Teacher of the Year initiative.

The Elizabethtown Area School District is pleased to announce that Bear Creek School assistant principal Kaitlyn Dobyns has been appointed as the school’s new principal. The Board of School Directors approved her hiring at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 25, 2025.

Elizabethtown Area Middle School is proud to celebrate the outstanding success of this year’s Feathers for Families campaign, which raised $5,738 to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our community. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff, and supporters, the school assembled and delivered 21 complete Thanksgiving baskets, each filled with all the ingredients needed for a joyful holiday meal.

Bainbridge Elementary School held a schoolwide canned food drive to support families in the community during the Thanksgiving season. By the end of the drive, Bainbridge Elementary surpassed its goal and filled the principal's office, collecting an impressive 852 boxes and cans.

Third graders at the Bear Creek School recently showcased their learning through individual presentations as part of the District’s Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) English Language Arts curriculum. During the Animal Classification unit, students explored how scientists study and categorize animals based on shared characteristics.

As part of Fire Awareness Month activities, the Bainbridge Fire/Rescue Company paid a visit to Bainbridge Elementary School to meet with Kindergarten students and teach important fire safety skills. Captain Zachary Slothower, Sergeant James Deiter, and Firefighter Jonathan Deiter led the session, explaining key fire prevention practices.

Elizabethtown Area High School proudly announces that sixteen students have completed the Attollo Recruit program and have officially been named Attollo Scholars. This achievement reflects the core elements of the prestigious Attollo program: exceptional commitment, discipline, and leadership.

Dr. David Beard, principal of Elizabethtown Area Middle School, along with assistant principals Mr. Jason Kingsborough and Dr. Jessica Poletti, proudly announce the honor roll for the first marking period of the 2025-2026 school year.