News and Updates

Find information regarding enrollment, key dates, school policies, and procedures. 

Equity Team

June 1, 2025

During the summer of 2020, EPE formed a committee that focused on equity and lacks thereof, in the world. The group has learned so much since its inception that our focus has expanded to include all sorts of topics that deal with equity…

May 28th, 2025

May 28, 2025

We are having some issues with the system, so we attached this week’s Principal’s Message as a pdf here. Learn more about: Have a fabulous week! Sincerely.  Jeffrey Finelli Files:

May 8th, 2025

May 8, 2025

Good day, EPE Community.  Boy, I am way behind with sharing a Principal’s Message with all of you. I am guessing you were concerned for my health after not getting your regular weekly due of principal updates. No need to…

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

Good day, EPE Community.  I want to thank all of you who filled out the Google Form to share how much you appreciate Ms. Whitfield for AP APPRECIATION WEEK. I was able to use AI to do a really cool…

April 14th, 2025

April 14, 2025

Good day, EPE Community.  We hav a few quick announcements. First, thank you to the EPE PTA and all of the parents who made this past Friday’s Used Book Sale a huge success. There is nothing better than seeing kids…

April 1st, 2025

April 1, 2025

        Contact a teacher through the website EPE’s School Vision and Theme Good day, EPE Community.  As we return from Spring Break, I want to celebrate our students. The March Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) theme was self-control. The…

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

        Contact a teacher through the websiteEPE’s School Vision and ThemeGood day, EPE Community. Before we jump into the big news, I wanted to share a few quick things. Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Ups: Tomorrow, Tuesday, I will send out…

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

        Contact a teacher through the website EPE’s School Vision and Theme Good day, EPE Community.  This is a reminder that grades 3rd – 5th are IAR testing through Thursday. Middle school students will be taking the…

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

        Contact a teacher through the website EPE’s School Vision and Theme Good day, EPE Community.  EPE is participating in RESPECT WEEK from now through Friday, March 7th. It’s a chance for schools across Illinois to celebrate…