2026 Bond
On Feb. 10, 2026, voters will consider a $75 million, 25-year school construction bond developed through a two-year community-driven review of Ephrata's school facilities.
If approved, the bond would:
REPLACE Grant Elementary
REPLACE Parkway Intermediate
PARTIALLY RENOVATE & ADD TO Ephrata
High School, including REPLACING the
Performing Arts Center
Provide the local funding needed to
UNLOCK ~$27 Million from the state.
Learn More About the Projects
GRANT ELEMENTARY
PARKWAY INTERMEDIATE
EPHRATA HIGH SCHOOL
Upcoming Events
TOWN HALL MEETING
We've scheduled a presentation and community discussion on the 2026 Bond Package.
DATE: Wednesday, January 14
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: EHS Performing Arts Center
REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA
Acompáñanos para una presentación y discusión comunitaria sobre el próximo Impuesto de Programas Educativos y Operaciones (EP&O) y aprende más sobre las Escuelas de Ephrata.
FECHA: Miércoles, 14 de enero
HORA: 6:00 p.m.
LUGAR: Centro de Artes Escénicas de EHS
COFFEE / COCOA WITH KEN
Drop by the Bookery to chat with Superintendent, Ken Murray and have your questions about the 2026 bond answered.
DATE: Thursday, January 22
TIME: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: The Bookery, 1 Basin Street NW
2026 Bond FAQ
Presentation Materials
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The Ephrata School Board on Monday approved a resolution placing a $75 million, 25-year school construction bond before voters in the Feb. 11, 2026, ballot, advancing a major facilities proposal shaped by a two-year, community-driven review.
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After two years of community study and analysis, the Ephrata School District is taking the next step toward a major facilities vote. The School Board has directed Superintendent, Ken Murray to finalize a bond resolution for consideration in November that could place a $75 million school bond on the February 2026 ballot.