On May 8 during Hornet Homeroom, Emmaus High School will host an information session on Diversified Career Occupations, an upperclassman program allowing students to split their time between academic coursework and paid work in a field of choice. Students interested in DCO must be on track to graduate and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. To register for the information session, fill out the Google Form linked in the EHS announcements website.

Additional DCO information can be found in the EHS Program of Studies at https://www.eastpennsd.org/ehs/academics/program-of-studies/.

For seniors in National Honor Society who have met all volunteer hour requirements, graduation stoles are available for purchase. To order a stole, fill out the Google Form linked in the NHS Schoology page, then submit payment by 2:25 p.m. May 10. Accepted payments include cash or check and must be dropped off at Room 307 or the main office.

Alternatively, students can mail checks to EHS. Further details are provided on the Google Form. Late payments will not be accepted. With questions, contact ddidona@eastpennsd.org.

EHS will administer Advanced Placement testing now through May 17. The time, date and location for each exam varies by course, with details located in the “AP Exam Information” Schoology Page.

In order to participate in AP testing, students must have purchased their exams in November 2023. Additionally, for every class in which a student takes an AP exam, they are exempt from the final exam of that course. For general AP information, visit https://ap.collegeboard.org/. Direct further questions to lwood@eastpennsd.org.

The Class of 2024 will host its Senior Ball 6-10 p.m. May 17 at Bethlehem’s ArtsQuest Center. To attend, all students must have submitted guest forms by May 2 and purchased a ticket by May 7. Upon arrival, drinks and appetizers will be served. Find more information on the “Class of 2024” Schoology page or @ehsclassof_2024 on Instagram.

The Literature Keystone Exam will be administered May 13-14, the Algebra Keystone Exam will be administered May 16-17 and the Biology Keystone Exam will be administered May 21-22. All students required to take a Keystone exam have been notified via mail. Passage of Keystone exams can meet Pennsylvania graduation requirements via Act 158.

To accommodate for Keystone testing, EHS will run on a three-hour delay for all exam dates. Visit https://www.eastpennsd.org/ehs/daily-announcements/ for details.

The EHS Art Department will host its annual art show 7-9 p.m. May 23 displaying a wide range of student work, including acrylic painting, pottery, photography and more. With questions, contact tmaley@eastpennsd.org.

The Underclassmen Awards Ceremony will be held 9-10 a.m. May 24 in the EHS auditorium, honoring exceptional underclassmen and their families. Award recipients will be notified via school district email.

In honor of Memorial Day, EHS will dismiss 11 a.m. May 24, followed by district closure May 27. Students will return to classes May 28.