About Us

8 Buildings

7 Elementary Buildings and 1 High School/Middle School

1,557 Students

5 Year Average Enrollment (2018-2023)

3.5 Star Rating ODE - Meets State Standards

2023-24 School Year *Passed 11 of 19 ODE Tested Subject Areas

132 Teachers

More than 65% of teachers have advanced degrees and have 10+ Years of Experience.

17 Regular Bus Routes

Our busses travel over 1,500 miles each day

91.5% Graduation Rate

2023-24 ODE District Report Card

Arts and Athletics Excellence

21 Superior State Choir Ratings and 14 State Championships

Over $85,000 in Scholarships

Total Annual Avg. College Academic Scholarships from Hiland Academic Booster Club and Holmes County Education Foundation (5 Year Avg.)

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Diane Duarte

Mrs. Duarte is the heart of our school, keeping everything running smoothly with her kindness, patience & positivity. She always has a smile on her face and makes everyone feel welcome & valued.

- Diane Duarte, Secretary

Genesis Swartzentruber

It is rare to walk into the 4th grade classroom & not see students engaged in their learning with the whole group or with another peer. With her positive attitude and energetic teaching style, Mrs. Swartzentruber is a great asset to our school.

- Genesis Swartzentruber, 4th Grade

Don Blanchard

Mr. Blanchard is a veteran Science teacher, teaching Chemistry & Physics. He challenges students to be their best & many students that go on to college still contact him for help in their science classes.

- Don Blanchard, Chemistry/Physics

Leigh Monigold

Mrs. Monigold brings creativity to our school. She was instrumental in leading our STEM day in December. She states the thing she appreciates most about her assignment is the value placed on family, small community schools that feel like family.

- Leigh Monigold, 2nd Grade

Tonya Widder

When asked what Mrs. Widder appreciates most about her assignment at East Holmes Local Schools, she stated "I appreciate our families, community, colleagues, my school & district leadership.

- Tonya Widder, 3rd Grade

Jeanne Leach

Mrs. Leach is a dedicated teacher who is always prepared & focused on meeting the needs of her students. She gets to know her students & finds how she can get them to be their best.

- Jeanne Leach, 5th/6th ELA & Social Studies