🟣 General Information
Open Campus reminder:
Sophomore, Junior and Senior FFA members. You are encouraged to apply to the Made for Excellene and Advanced Leadership Academy Conferences to be held in the spring at the Double Tree Hotel in Modesto. Visit the Escalon FFA Google Classroom to find the application. Applications must be submitted in-person by October 14th!
Volunteers Needed: The Van Allen PTC is looking for volunteers to help at their annual Harvest Festival. This will take place at Van Allen Elementary on October 23, 2026 please complete the google form if you are interested.
STEM Club - There will be a STEM CLUB meeting on Thursday 10/15 at lunch in room 25. Please bring any of your candy donations or decoration donations so that we can get ready for the trunk or treat.
Academic Block E - Each year, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders are recognized for their academic excellence and school involvement with either a patch or pin for their letterman jacket. Stop by room 9 to pick up an application and see if you qualify. Applications are due by Friday, October 16th.
AP Exams are online and ready to purchase. They are not sold on site/in person. The price is $74 each. Last day to order at the $74 price is November 6. Please use this link to order the exams: AP Exams
FFA cookie dough orders are expected to arrive by the 2nd week of November.
Attention Escalon FFA Members! Are you interested in showing livestock at the 2027 Ag Fest? There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM in the Escalon High School Theatre. This meeting is for all beef, dairy, sheep, goat, swine, and turkey SAE projects. At least one parent or guardian must attend for you to exhibit, so be sure to let your family know! See an Ag Teacher with any questions.
Check out these Activities at the Escalon Library!
Nov 3 & Dec 1: BEDAZZLE Whatever! Bring your own item to Bedazzle. All supplies are included. Ages 12-17.
Oct 13, Nov 10 & Dec 8, 5 pm Kinusaiga no sew FABRIC ART - Open to adults and teens 13+
Oct 21, 4 pm - TEEN AMIMANGA CLUB: Monthly program featuring anime screenings, manga discussions, a themed craft or activity, and Japanese snacks. For students aged 13+
Have you stopped by the ASB office to find out about CalKIds yet? Students grades 9-12, CalKids Scholarship is offering $500-$1500 for eligible students. Please stop by the ASB office to see if you qualify. The ASB Office is CELEBRATING CalKids Scholarship Opportunity with information and FREE GIVE-AWAYS!! Drawing will be held next week (October 16) during nutrition break.
Scholarship Opportunity! The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Award Scholarship is due November 1, 2026. Click this link to get more information and/or apply: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2026/forms/welcome.php
Scholarship available for students planning to study table grapes or have a parent who is a field worker, working with table grapes. Please see Mrs.Nunes in the ASB office for more information.
Brand new scholarship! Football players…this one is for YOU! Escalon Quarterback Club is offering a scholarship to any football player who played football for EHS for four years and has a 3.0 GPA. See the 2026-27 Scholarship List for more information.
🧟GEAR UP, THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING! Join us Friday, October 23rd at EHS for our first-ever Zombie Fun Run! This is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages, and all proceeds support EHS Art & Music. 🎨🎶 Didn’t register early? No problem! We are still accepting registrations all the way up until the day of the race! REGISTER HERE. For more details check out our Zombie Color Fun Run Flyer🏃Can’t participate in the Zombie Run? Donations are needed and greatly appreciated. Please see the link to donate: Zombie Fun Run Donation
San Joaquin County Ag Careers Summit Registration!: If you are a junior or senior in the Ag program this event is for YOU! The San Joaquin County Ag Office facilitates this event for students to listen to industry professionals in the job field of the students interest. This is an all day event (lunch provided and goodies) at the County Ag Office. Students will be grouped according to their interest and participate in activities and discussion with speakers. This is a great opportunity for students to gain insight into future career options, ask questions and introduce yourself to potential employers. Sign up for Starks RTI on Thursday 10/15/26!!
Floral Subscriptions are available! Support the students in our Floral club with your order. Get yours today before we sell out! Last dates to order are noted below. Link for online orders: Floral Subscriptions 2026-27
Spring Semester (5: Jan-May) $150. Due 12/3/26
Individual Months $30 due as noted: Jan 11/19/27, Feb 12/10/27, March 1/7/27, April 2/11/27 & May due 3/11/27
👻 CALLING ALL TRUNK HOSTS! 🎃 The EHS First Responder Leadership Trunk or Treat is BACK for 2026 and we need YOU to help make it spook-tacular!
📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM
🚗 Bring your car, truck, or SUV and turn it into a Halloween masterpiece
🍬 Join 500+ neighbors for the Escalon community's biggest night of the season
Cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and all vehicles are welcome. Decorate, dress up, and treat the community to your spookiest (or silliest!) trunk yet.
Spots are limited. Register your trunk now:
👉 https://forms.gle/njtS2UPUWbzYuAXt7
🍽️ LUNCH & SPECIALS
TUESDAY 10/13 — Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Regular Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Pizza*, General TSO Chicken & Rice, Pepperoni Pizza Pocket
WEDNESDAY 10/14 — Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Regular Chicken Sandwich, Pepperoni Pizza, Drumstick (Refrigerate) and Waffles, Chili Cheese Nachos
THURSDAY 10/15 — Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Regular Chicken Sandwich, Pepperoni Pizza, KFC Chicken Bowl, Bean & Cheese Burrito
FRIDAY 10/16 — Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Regular Chicken Sandwich, Pepperoni Pizza, Carnitas Street Tacos (2), Side Kicks Smoothie Cups
🏆 SPORTS & ATHLETICS NEWS
Attention all potential boys’ basketball players. For those not participating in a fall sport, the first mandatory pre-season workout will be tomorrow (Wednesday), 7:15-9pm, in the new gym. You must be cleared online to participate. Contact Coach Bartelink with any questions.
All EHS students: If you plan to attend an EHS home sporting event, you MUST show your school ID or ASB Card at the gate to get in. No exceptions.
All sports tickets for EHS home games are GoFan only. Please plan accordingly. (The only exception is JV/Varsity Football - cash is still accepted at the gates this year for these games.
Tuesday, 10/13
Flag Football Home vs Sonora Varsity Only 4:30 Go Fan only: Flag FB Tkts 10/13/26
Wednesday, 10/14
Girls Golf at Hilmar- 3PM Turlock GC - Release at 12
Samantha Bruns, Jayci Trimble, Areli Herrera, Kristina Mendoza, Lori Brown, Sofia Da Silva
Thursday, 10/15
Flag Football at Hilmar - 5:00/6:00 - Depart at 3:15 pm - release at 2:45
Frosh Football at Ripon - 7:00 pm - Depart at 5:00 pm
Girls Golf at Jack Tone GC - 3:00 Match Time - Release at 12:25 (depart at 12:45)
Samantha Bruns, Jayci Trimble, Areli Herrera, Kristina Mendoza, Lori Brown, Sofia Da Silva
Girls Volleyball at Hughson - 3/4/5 - Release at 1:15 (depart at 1:30)
Friday, 10/16
Football at Ripon - 5:30 and 7:30 -
JV Depart at 3:30 - Release at 2:55
Cheer Depart at 4:00
Varsity Depart at 5:00
Saturday, 10/17
JV/Var Cross Country Hughson High - Supercross - Depart at 7:30 am