The event brought together EEA members from across the district for an evening focused on connection, camaraderie, and celebrating another successful school year. Members enjoyed bowling, food, raffles, and the opportunity to unwind together outside of the classroom before the start of summer break. As Sophia shared afterward, “This was a fun way to relax and have fun! I enjoyed talking and hanging out with everyone. Plus the food was great!”
Thank you to all of the teams who came out and showed incredible enthusiasm and team spirit throughout the evening. Congratulations to the “EHS Ballers” for taking home the championship title, and a special shoutout to Brian Burge for bowling the high game of the night with an impressive 181!
Beyond the competition on the lanes, the evening highlighted what makes the EEA strong: the relationships and sense of community among members. Jenn Smith reflected on the importance of spending time together outside of work, saying, “One of the reasons we love our jobs is the people we work with and this was a great way to spend time with them in a relaxing atmosphere! I haven’t laughed that hard in quite awhile!”
That feeling of connection was echoed by many attendees throughout the night. “We had a great time! They really made it feel like a community!” Hannah shared following the event.
The event also served a greater purpose beyond fellowship and fun. Through raffle donations and member participation, the EEA raised over $200 for the OEA Fund, helping support advocacy efforts for public education and educators across Ohio.
Social events like these continue to strengthen relationships across buildings and departments while creating opportunities for members to connect in meaningful ways outside of the school day. As Mel noted, “These are great times together and these times are how we grow as a union and as colleagues.”
The EEA would also like to thank everyone who helped organize and support the event, as well as Cookies 10 Pin for hosting us.
As the school year comes to a close, we hope all EEA members have a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to continuing to create opportunities for members to connect during the 2026–2027 school year!