Edgecombe Early College High School

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🌼 **Edgecombe Early College High School Fall Mum Sale!** 🌼 Support our scholars by purchasing beautiful mums for the fall season! We have a goal to sell 2,000 mums this year, and we need your help to make it happen! 🌟 Details: - Colors Available: Purple, Orange, Yellow - Size: 10" pots (BIG!) - Cost: $20 each - Orders & Payments Due: September 5th & 6th - Pick-Up on Campus: Thursday, September 12th, from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Make checks payable to EECHS You can place an order with one of our scholars or call our front office at 252-618-6554 to reserve your mums today! Your purchase directly supports our students, and we appreciate your continued support! ❤️

📢 Attention Edgecombe Early College Families! 📢 We want to remind everyone that Tuesday, August 20th is a Teacher Planning Day for our high school staff. This means that high school classes will not meet on this day. However, please note that Edgecombe Community College classes will follow their regular schedule. If your scholar has a college class on Tuesday, they must arrange their own transportation to campus. 🚗🎒📚

🎉 Congratulations to Kaleah Braswell 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Braswell has been selected as a finalist for the Edgecombe County Public Schools Teacher of the Year! 🌟 Ms. B, your dedication, passion, and commitment to your students are truly inspiring. Thank you for making a difference for our scholars every day. Best of luck as you move forward in this exciting journey! 🙌🎓

📢 Important Announcement for Edgecombe Early College High School Families 📢 Due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Debby, we will be shifting to remote learning for both Thursday and Friday, August 8 & 9. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff and their families. A schedule for synchronous learning will be sent out shortly. Please ensure you have all necessary materials and access to your online classes. Stay safe and take all necessary precautions during the storm. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe, everyone!

🎉📸 It was a big day around EECHS today!! We spent the morning capturing our Super Senior portraits for the Class of 2025! Mr. Bill Goode's expertise and creativity brought out the best in everyone, making each photo truly special. Thank you, Mr. Goode, for your patience and artistry. We can't wait to see the final shots! 📸🎉

📚🏅 Congratulations to Our Edgecombe Early College High School Scholars! 🏅📚 We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Super Seniors who have been awarded the President's Academic Awards! Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of each one of you! Each scholar was presented a letter from President Joe Biden and will also receive graduation recognitions later on in our school year. President's Award for Academic Achievement: • Jashawn Williams President's Award for Academic Excellence: • Tristan Revis • Taylor Fleming • Breanna Barbee • Imani Glass • Cloey East • Madison Shortt • Jacob Walker • Biancha Webb • Mallory Bryant • Kyler Wooten • Tyteanna Staton • Rayden Powell • Ainsley Hodge • Anna Brake • Aimee Estevane-Arteaga • Trenton Hill • Yesenia Sanchez Cruz • Aubrey Ward • Jalyn White • Garrett Staton • Daniel Espinoza Hernandez • Carlos Rojas-Gabriel Your achievements inspire us all, and we look forward to seeing your continued success in the future. Keep shining bright! 🌟

📢 **School Announcement: Start of School and Health Guidelines** 📢 We are excited to welcome our students back for the new school year! 🎒📚 As we prepare for a successful start, we want to remind you of some important information and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our school community. 🏫❤️ **First Day of School** 📅 The first day of school is August 1! Please ensure your child arrives on time, well-rested, and ready to learn. We look forward to seeing all the smiling faces and starting the year off on a positive note! 😊🎉 **Health Guidelines** To maintain a healthy environment for all students and staff, we ask that you keep your child home if they are exhibiting signs of illness. Please refer to the attached chart when making decisions about scholars coming to school or staying home from school. 🏠👩⚕️ Please ensure that your child is fully recovered before returning to school. This helps protect other students and staff from potential illness. 🌟 **Communication** If you have any questions or need to report your child's absence, please contact the school. All scholars should communicate directly with his or her teachers. 📞📧 Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community healthy and safe. We look forward to a fantastic school year! 🎓✨

📢 Attention Edgecombe Early College High School Families! 📢 We are excited about the first day of school on Thursday, August 1st! 🎉 We cannot wait to welcome back our amazing scholars and staff for another fantastic year of learning, growth, and success. Remember to mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible start to the school year. We will see you all on August 1st! Let's make it a great year, Turtles! ✨

📢 **Join Us for Open House at Edgecombe Early College!** 📢 We're excited to welcome all our scholars and families to the Edgecombe Early College Open House on Tuesday, July 30! This floating event will run from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Here's what you can look forward to: ✨ Meet your teachers 📚 Get information about your fall semester courses 👕 Pick up your school swag orders 💻 Check out Chromebooks Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for a successful school year! We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

📚🎒 Attention EECHS Families! 🎒📚 We are excited to welcome our students back for another amazing school year at Edgecombe Early College High School! To help you get ready, we've put together a supply list to ensure our scholars are prepared for success. Please pay special attention only to the courses your scholar will be taking in the fall. 📝✨

📢 **Exciting News: Two-Phase Open House Process!** We are thrilled to announce our Open House process for this year, designed to ensure a smooth and successful start for our scholars. Here are the details: **Phase 1: Principal-to-Parents Meetings** Mr. Smith will meet briefly with all parents/guardians to discuss start-of-year priorities in supporting your scholars academically and personally. Please mark one of the following meetings on your calendar: - Monday, July 22, 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. - Monday, July 22, 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday, July 23, 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. - Tuesday, July 23, 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Center for Innovation Multipurpose Room **Phase 2: Teacher-and-Families Visits** Students and families are invited to drop by the Early College building on July 30 between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. to meet their teachers and pick up your shirt orders. To help alleviate congestion, please plan to attend as follows: - Last names A - K: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Last names L - Z: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Chromebook Checkout - Scholars may check out a Chromebook for school use during Open House on July 30. We are looking forward to seeing you all and kicking off an amazing school year!

Digital Learning Survey: We appreciate the support of families in helping gather information to help support the digital teaching and learning needs of our students and teachers. This information gained from the survey will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all of our students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. The survey is anonymous and information gathered will be kept private and confidential. Digital Learning Survey Link: https://forms.gle/SyuJeWFZToPMT4Y76

We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Clay from Macclesfield has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Electric Youth Tour Contest by Edgecombe-Martin County EMC! Hannah will be representing our community at this year's event in Washington, D.C. in June. The Washington Youth Tour, a prestigious program offered by electric cooperatives nationwide, selects high school juniors like Hannah to participate in a week-long adventure. Through an essay contest, Hannah stood out among her peers by showcasing her passion and dedication. Now, she'll have the incredible opportunity to network with over a thousand students from across the country, witness our legislature in action, and learn about the vital role of electric cooperatives in our communities. Hannah, daughter of Kelli and Eric Clay and a junior at Edgecombe Early College, is already making waves in various extracurricular activities including Beta Club, student council, and her church youth group. In her own words, "I’m thrilled about joining the Youth Tour because of the opportunities it presents and the valuable life experiences it offers. Exploring Washington, D.C., will provide me with exposure to the capital and opportunities that are unique and unmatched." Let's show our support and excitement for Hannah as she embarks on this incredible journey! 🎉 Edgecombe Early College High

Under the guidance of ECC instructor Kevin Strickland, construction students at SouthWest Edgecombe High School are adding the final touches on their “dogdominium.” They're gearing up to showcase their incredible work at next week's North Carolina SkillsUSA competition in Greensboro, NC! This student competition celebrates leadership and practical skills in trades.

This week, 6th grade students visited Medoc Mountain State Park where they were able to go on a hike, explore their surroundings, and engage in outdoor activities as they summarized their reading of the novel "Hatchet". Thank you to Friends of State Parks for their support in funding this trip! #LearnOutdoors #WildcatsRead #WildcatsAchieve

This week, 6th grade students visited Medoc Mountain State Park where they were able to go on a hike, explore their surroundings, and engage in outdoor activities as they summarized their reading of the novel "Hatchet". Thank you to Friends of State Parks for their support in funding this trip! #LearnOutdoors #WildcatsRead #WildcatsAchieve