Help us celebrate National FFA Week with these Spirit Dress-Up Days!
High school FFA members will be visiting our elementary buildings throughout the week. They’ll be hanging out during lunch, stopping by a few classrooms for quick lessons to share more about FFA and agriculture. We’re excited for our students to learn and celebrate together!
Help us give these officers, as well as all the other officers that serve our building, a HUGE THANK YOU for their service to our students, our school, and our community.
Congratulations to our East Jay Elementary Optimist Oratorical Contest winner, Malak Elshiekh, and alternates Carlie Dawson, Audrey Miller, and Brittin Kahlig — all 6th graders!
They will each move on to the next level of competition at Redkey Elementary on February 12 at 6:30 PM.
This year’s speech topic was “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.”
Thank you to the local Optimist Club for sponsoring this event and supporting our students.
They will each move on to the next level of competition at Redkey Elementary on February 12 at 6:30 PM.
This year’s speech topic was “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.”
Thank you to the local Optimist Club for sponsoring this event and supporting our students.
Help East Jay’s Student Council support United Way! 🎉
Change containers are coming home filled with mini Tootsie Rolls. Students can enjoy the candy, then fill their bank with spare change and bring it back to school each day next week.
Every coin collected goes to United Way, supporting local programs that strengthen education, health, and our community. 💙
Plus, we’re celebrating United Way Week with fun dress-up days—check out the flier and help your student join the fun!
Change containers are coming home filled with mini Tootsie Rolls. Students can enjoy the candy, then fill their bank with spare change and bring it back to school each day next week.
Every coin collected goes to United Way, supporting local programs that strengthen education, health, and our community. 💙
Plus, we’re celebrating United Way Week with fun dress-up days—check out the flier and help your student join the fun!
East Jay Elementary families — help us give a HUGE congratulations to our Spelling Bee champs!
🏆 1st Place: Braelyn Eldridge, 6th grade
🥈 Runner-Up: Lillian Alig, 5th grade
We are so proud of these outstanding spellers and the hard work they put into preparing for the big day.
Braelyn and Lillian will represent East Jay Elementary at the Regional Spelling Bee in Muncie in just a few weeks.
Way to go, ladies! Your East Jay family is cheering you on all the way!
Thank you to all our participants today and congratulations for making it to today's competition!
🏆 1st Place: Braelyn Eldridge, 6th grade
🥈 Runner-Up: Lillian Alig, 5th grade
We are so proud of these outstanding spellers and the hard work they put into preparing for the big day.
Braelyn and Lillian will represent East Jay Elementary at the Regional Spelling Bee in Muncie in just a few weeks.
Way to go, ladies! Your East Jay family is cheering you on all the way!
Thank you to all our participants today and congratulations for making it to today's competition!
📘🎉 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now at East Jay Elementary!
Order forms were sent home with students this week, and now is the time to reserve your child’s yearbook! If you would like the convenience of ordering online, visit:
https://crabtreephotos.accessmyevent.com/EastJayElementary
Sales run through February 25th, and we expect only a very limited number of extra copies to be available once orders close — so please don’t wait.
A yearbook is a special keepsake filled with friendships, milestones, and memories from your student’s elementary years. It’s a wonderful way to capture this moment in time and something they’ll treasure for years to come.
Be sure to send in your order soon so your student doesn’t miss out!
Order forms were sent home with students this week, and now is the time to reserve your child’s yearbook! If you would like the convenience of ordering online, visit:
https://crabtreephotos.accessmyevent.com/EastJayElementary
Sales run through February 25th, and we expect only a very limited number of extra copies to be available once orders close — so please don’t wait.
A yearbook is a special keepsake filled with friendships, milestones, and memories from your student’s elementary years. It’s a wonderful way to capture this moment in time and something they’ll treasure for years to come.
Be sure to send in your order soon so your student doesn’t miss out!
Take note of these important dates for East Jay Elementary.
The Just Say No Club is sponsoring a food drive to support the new food pantry in Portland at Willow Tree Ministries. We invite our school community to help by donating the food items listed on the flier. Your support will help make a positive impact right here in our community.
Celebrating 100 Days With Your Students! 🎉🎊🥳
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Important News for EJE
We are excited to welcome all of our East Jay students back tomorrow! We hope you were able to enjoy special time together over the holidays.
Please take note of the upcoming events for January.
Please take note of the upcoming events for January.
Important Message for Our Elementary Families:
East Jay Parents—Help Your Students Plan Ahead for Some Holiday Fun!
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students took an exciting field trip to Ball State University this week for a fun-filled day of basketball! 🏀
Students cheered on the BSU Women’s Team as they played Oakland City University—and celebrated a big Cardinal win, 119–34! Every child and chaperone even received their own BSU Women’s Basketball T-shirt. 🙌❤️
A highlight of the day? East Jay students were chosen to participate in half-time musical chairs at center court! The arena was packed with thousands of local school children, creating an unforgettable (and loud!) atmosphere.
And of course, Charlie Cardinal made the rounds, stopping by to greet our kids and keep the energy high! 🐦🔥
We are so grateful for the opportunity to treat our students to such a memorable experience. What an awesome day!
Students cheered on the BSU Women’s Team as they played Oakland City University—and celebrated a big Cardinal win, 119–34! Every child and chaperone even received their own BSU Women’s Basketball T-shirt. 🙌❤️
A highlight of the day? East Jay students were chosen to participate in half-time musical chairs at center court! The arena was packed with thousands of local school children, creating an unforgettable (and loud!) atmosphere.
And of course, Charlie Cardinal made the rounds, stopping by to greet our kids and keep the energy high! 🐦🔥
We are so grateful for the opportunity to treat our students to such a memorable experience. What an awesome day!
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students took an exciting field trip to Ball State University this week for a fun-filled day of basketball! 🏀
Students cheered on the BSU Women’s Team as they played Oakland City University—and celebrated a big Cardinal win, 119–34! Every child and chaperone even received their own BSU Women’s Basketball T-shirt. 🙌❤️
A highlight of the day? East Jay students were chosen to participate in half-time musical chairs at center court! The arena was packed with thousands of local school children, creating an unforgettable (and loud!) atmosphere.
And of course, Charlie Cardinal made the rounds, stopping by to greet our kids and keep the energy high! 🐦🔥
We are so grateful for the opportunity to treat our students to such a memorable experience. What an awesome day!
Students cheered on the BSU Women’s Team as they played Oakland City University—and celebrated a big Cardinal win, 119–34! Every child and chaperone even received their own BSU Women’s Basketball T-shirt. 🙌❤️
A highlight of the day? East Jay students were chosen to participate in half-time musical chairs at center court! The arena was packed with thousands of local school children, creating an unforgettable (and loud!) atmosphere.
And of course, Charlie Cardinal made the rounds, stopping by to greet our kids and keep the energy high! 🐦🔥
We are so grateful for the opportunity to treat our students to such a memorable experience. What an awesome day!
The holidays will be here in the blink of an eye! Be sure to add these East Jay school events to your calendar!
We’d love for you to join us!
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this special program featuring our talented 4th grade students along with the East Jay Choir and Band.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this special program featuring our talented 4th grade students along with the East Jay Choir and Band.
REMINDER:
Please make sure all Gift Card order forms and money are sent back to school and turned in on our next school day.
Thanksgiving Break
