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Parent Communication

Want to know how we have communicated with parents, students and the EMU community during COVID-19? Check out our communications section at emu.edu/coronavirus

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What is the BRAAA division?

BRAAA is a group of area Christian elementary schools who have come together to provide team competition in sports. The elementary division has two seasons including fall soccer and winter basketball.

What percentage of Eastern Mennonite students participate in co-curricular activities?

The percentage of Eastern Mennonite School students that participate in co-curricular activities is generally between 93% and 95%.

How many teams are there in middle school?

The middle and high school divisions currently have a total of 26 teams: eight teams each fall and winter season and ten teams in the spring.

How many seasons does the elementary division have?

The elementary division has two seasons including fall soccer and winter basketball. All teams are co-ed, and are coached by parents and officiated by either parents or high school students. Practices are generally once a week with games scheduled on Saturdays. The seasons last approximately two months.

What is the mission of EMS?

EMS's mission and its educational philosophy conform to Anabaptist-Mennonite thought, teaching and valuing peace-building, with a Christ-centered worldview. The school encourages demonstration of personal faith through service and through the practical application of knowledge, and it emphasizes living responsibly and pursuing peace in one's local ...

Where is Eastern Mennonite School?

Eastern Mennonite School (EMS) is a K-12 private school in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is affiliated with the Virginia Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA .

Do all clubs have a parent?

All clubs have a faculty or parent sponsor to provide leadership and supervision. Each year, an effort is made to offer clubs that meet the interests of all age groups; however, students may also request a specific club be created and sponsored if sufficient interest is expressed by a group of students.