Ephrata Superintendent message to the community

Tiger Community: Our world seems more divided than ever. Everywhere we look, differences spark conflict, quick judgments dominate conversations and it can feel like understanding is impossible. These are challenging times — and our kids see it, too. 

Here in Ephrata, we must choose a different path. We must choose curiosity over judgment. Connection over division. We must focus on what unites us — our shared commitment to caring for our students and building a community that fills us all with pride. 

Last month, I shared a challenge: “Be curious, not judgmental.” This is a challenge for all of us — students, staff, families and community members alike. It’s not always easy, and it’s not something that happens automatically. But it is a choice we can make every day: in our conversations, our interactions, and the ways we listen and respond to one another. 

I invite every member of our Tiger Community to lean into this challenge. Seek the “I never thought of it that way” moments. Celebrate diverse perspectives while holding tightly to the values we share. Together, we can build a community defined not by what separates us, but by what brings us together. 

I truly believe our best tomorrow starts with what we do today! 

TIGER PRIDE TODAY. TIGER PRIDE ALWAYS. 

Ken Murray
Superintendent
Ephrata School District