High School November Newsletter (23–24)
Important Dates this Month
11/6 - Quarter 1 Reports will go live in Alma
11/7 - No School (Conferences)
11/7 - Election Day Bake Sale at Intermediate School
11/9 - Report Cards Go Live
11/10 - No School (Conferences)
11/10 - Deadline to Donate to the PCO Friendsgiving Fundraiser
11/12 - Diwali
11/13–11/17 - Attitude of Gratitude Week
11/15 - ECS Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m. at Middle School
11/16 - Children's Grief Awareness Day
11/21 - Harvest Fest
11/22 - Student and Staff Half Day
11/23–11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
11/28 - Students and Staff Return
12/1 - ECS Spirit Day: Wear Green!
12/6 - PCO Meeting at 6 p.m. at Middle School
12/8 - PCO Gingerbread House Event at 5 p.m. at Intermediate
Hey there ECHS community!
Please take a look at the information below. We can’t wait to see you during conferences on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Friday, Nov. 10.
Until next month,
Dr. Abriana Leeper
What's new at the High School?
Gettysburg College and Battle of Gettysburg History Trip - Grade 12 ONLY
Dates: 11/20/23 - 11/21/23
Departure Time: After Arrival on 11/20
Return Time: Parent pick up at 7 p.m. on 11/21/23
Food Service Changes for Diwali and Harvest Feast
On Thursday, November 16, for Diawali we will be serving:
Biryani (made with Basmati Rice)
Indian Seasoned Chicken (tandoori)
Indian Style Cauliflower
For our Harvest Feast celebration, November 21:
Turkey
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Stuffing
Green beans
Cranberry sauce
Cobbler
Sibling Preference for the 24–25 School Year
Have a sibling who would like to attend ECS for the 2024–25 school year? Please complete an application in your SchoolMint account by pressing the add new student application after Oct. 2. The application deadline for sibling preference is January 31. Current students do not need to apply. Re-enrollment will occur in March.
“A sibling is defined as one of two or more individuals having at least one common legal parent/guardian. Sibling preference does not guarantee enrollment.”
Enrollment for the 24–25 School Year Is Open!
Let your friends and neighbors know about our open enrollment! The application deadline to be considered for the lottery is Jan. 31, 2024. Learn more…
Cultural Celebrations
Diwali
Native American Heritage Month
If you have any ways that you celebrate during the month of November, give back to the community during this time, or have ideas of ways we can continue to learn in the month of November, please reach out to Dr. Leeper or Assistant Principal Ruffus!
In Case You Missed It
Here is a copy of the ECHS Student Handbook for the 23-24 school year.
Here are the Orientation slides from the ECHS Orientations this week!
Attendance Reminder
As the Holiday and Winter Season approaches, we recognize that trips may be planned in the coming months, as well as some unplanned sickness. As a reminder, each student gets 10 excused absences from a parent per year. You can complete the online excuse form here. Any additional absences must be excused by a doctor. If your student will be absent for a pre-scheduled trip, please email your building principal for approval.
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Sibling Preference for the 24–25 School Year
Have a sibling who would like to attend ECS for the 2024–25 school year? Please complete an application in your SchoolMint account by pressing the add new student application after Oct. 2. The application deadline for sibling preference is January 31. Current students do not need to apply. Re-enrollment will occur in March.“A sibling is defined as one of two or more individuals having at least one common legal parent/guardian. Sibling preference does not guarantee enrollment.”
Enrollment for the 24–25 School Year Opens Oct. 2!
Let your friends and neighbors know about our open enrollment! The application deadline to be considered for the lottery is Jan. 31, 2024. Learn more…Family Portal on the ECS Website
Based on feedback from last year’s communication survey, ECS has identified areas of improvement on the website. ECS is pleased to launch its Family Portal, a designated space for current families to view and learn information. Browse the Family Portal.Volunteering & Clearances
ECS values volunteers in our district. To learn how to volunteer and what clearances are needed visit the Family Portal Volunteer page.Receive Board Meeting Reminders Did you know that ECS has monthly Board of Trustees meetings? Opt-In to receive Board Meeting Reminders that will include the date, time, and location of the meeting as well as links to the agenda draft, sign up to speak form, and YouTube Live feed.
ECHS Hawk Highlights from Last Month!
Students visited HBCU!
