The Digital Backpack creates a place for community events to be shared with our EMSD families. The materials are provided for informational purposes and are not endorsed by the District.
Outside organizations wishing to submit a flyer/information to be posted in the EMSD Digital Backpack, please click the link below.
School Based Health Care
Community Health Care is working with various school districts to bring holistic health care to students in school. We want to make your students' health a priority by delivering services that are convenient, compassionate, and culturally inclusive. Our goal is to provide on-site medical care and behavioral health services to students, keeping them in school and ready to learn.
For more information or to sign up, call us at (563) 327-2111 or visit our website at chcqca.org/schoolhealth.
Click HERE for our information flyer in English and Spanish.
888 Bistro – Birthday Party Specials
888 Bistro – 633 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL - Located in the Ridgewood Shopping Center.
Looking for a unique, fun, local restaurant for your child’s Birthday Party? 888 Bistro offers Birthday Party specials for children ages 5-17.
Birthday Party specials are for a group of 10 children; ages 5-12 $149.99, ages 13-17 $189.99.
Call (309) 203-1986 with any questions or to book your Birthday Party.
Snowstar - Discounted Lessons for Students
Discounted lesson rates for students wanting to learn to ski or snowboard.
Questions: [email protected] or 309-798-2673
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East Moline Little League - 2025 Season Registration
EMLL 2025 season will be accepting registrations for all age groups: Tee-ball (ages 4-6), Coach-Pitch (ages 7-8) and minors(ages 9-10), and Majors (ages 11-12) and the older Junior-Senior divisions. Note that some age groups will be combined with Silvis Little League.
Questions: [email protected]
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Quad City Lacrosse
Our Spring Lacrosse Season begins 3/10 and is open to students in 2nd-12th grades. Our mission is to build a strong foundation of skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while fostering a lifelong love of lacrosse. We provide a positive atmosphere for boys and girls, where they can develop both individually and as part of a team.
Questions: (563) 279-2635
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East Moline BMX Speedway
East Moline is the only Bmx track in the whole US that has a portable track that we set up indoors during the winter. Our first race is January 22nd at the Iowa building at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. There will be 12 races in three weeks. There will also be practice nights in between race nights. When the weather gets nice, we do race outside at our track in East Moline behind Kunes. Follow us on Facebook to get updates of races and practices. This sport is for people of all ages.
Questions: (309) 791-1670 - [email protected]
Follow on Facebook for more info and racing schedules. EM BMX Speedway Facebook
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East Moline Public Library - Cozy UP! Winter Reading Challenge
EM Public Library event for all ages; runs from January 11th -February 28th. The Kick-off event will be held at the library on January 11th from 12-2pm. There will be hot cocoa, crafts, giveaways and more. Participants of the challenge can log their reading and activities on the Beanstack app or website ( https://eastmolinelib.beanstack.com/reader365 ) and earn tickets for the grand prizes. If there are any questions, please email [email protected] or call 309-755-9614.
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East Moline Public Library - Cozy Coloring Contest
East Moline Public Library's cozy coloring contest is for all ages. There will be a prize for each age group. The forms can be picked up in cardstock at the library starting January 11th at 12pm or printed from our website - https://eastmoline.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-reading-coloring-contest-8357 This is all free to the public and you don't have to live in East Moline or have a library card to participate. If there are any questions, please email [email protected] or call 309-755-9614
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4th Grade Public Lands Pass - Free Access to National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands
Get ready to explore America's natural wonders for FREE with the Every Kid Outdoors Pass! This pass gets you and your family into hundreds of National Parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and more.
Here's what you can do with your pass:
Hike through towering redwoods 🌲
Spot majestic bald eagles 🦅
Explore tide pools teeming with life 🌊
Learn about America's history at amazing sites 🏛️
Ready for an adventure? Visit Every Kid Outdoors to learn more and get your pass today!
P.S. This pass is valid for the entire 4th grade school year, so you have plenty of time to explore!
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