Edgecombe Early College High School

🎄✨ Winter Break Announcement ✨🎄 Edgecombe Early College High School will be on Winter Break from December 21 through January 5. High school classes will resume on Monday, January 6, at 8:50 AM. We wish all our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and joyous holiday season. See you in the new year! 🎉

📣 Fall Exam Schedule Announcement 🍂✏️ Attention students and families! 📅 It’s time to gear up for fall final exams. Here’s what you need to know: 🗓 Exam Dates: December 16-20 ⏰ Start Time: 8:50 a.m. sharp ✅ Important Reminders: --Arrive on time with all necessary materials (pencils, calculators, etc.). --Get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. --Check with your teachers if you’re unsure about your exam or study session schedule. 💡 Let’s finish the semester strong! You’ve got this! 💪

🎄 Poinsettia Pick-Up – Friday, December 6! 🎄 Poinsettia pick-up is tomorrow, Friday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 🌺 We also have extra RED, PINK, and WHITE poinsettias available beyond the pre-orders! If you’d like to reserve one, just reach out to Mr. Smith at (252) 567-5522, and you can pay at pick-up. Thank you for supporting our Prom Committee—we appreciate you!

🚨 December Town Meeting Recap at Edgecombe Early College High School! 🚨 Our December Town Meeting was packed with celebration, inspiration, and exciting updates! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our December Star Students ⭐ Shaziah Williams and ⭐ King McDowell – your hard work and dedication continue to inspire us all. Keep shining! 💫 📚 Semester Highlights: --Important end-of-semester updates and our final exam schedule were shared—let’s finish strong! 💪 --House Cup Victory! 🏆 Congratulations to Mrs. Davis's House on becoming our new House Cup Champions! 🎓 Class of 2025 Celebration: --We honored the incredible achievements of our Super Seniors, and we can’t wait to see their bright futures unfold!

🎉 9th & 10th Grade Rube Goldberg Day: A Semester of Creativity in Action! 🛠️🤩 Today marked the culmination of a semester of hard work, dedication, and innovation for our 9th and 10th graders as they unveiled their Rube Goldberg machines! 💡 These intricate contraptions, designed to accomplish simple tasks like blowing bubbles, pouring cereal, or sharpening a pencil, showcased the incredible creativity and problem-solving skills of each student team. 📚 What They Learned Throughout the Semester: --Engineering Design Process: From brainstorming ideas to finalizing blueprints, students followed the steps of real-world problem solvers. --Trial and Error: Weeks of testing, tweaking, and rebuilding taught resilience and perseverance. --Collaboration: Every team member played a vital role, proving that success comes from strong communication and teamwork. 🔥 Seeing their projects come to life today was nothing short of inspiring. Each group proudly demonstrated their machines, celebrating the victories and lessons learned along the way. But the journey isn’t over yet! The next step is presentation. Students will prepare to explain their design processes, challenges, and triumphs to an audience, further sharpening their communication and critical-thinking skills. 👏 A big thank you to the staff, families, and community members who guided and supported our students throughout this journey. This semester-long project wouldn’t have been possible without you!

📢 Thanksgiving Break Announcement! 🦃🍂 There will be no high school or college classes from Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29. Enjoy this time with loved ones, and we’ll see everyone back on a regular schedule on Monday, December 2. As we head into the holiday, we want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for our Edgecombe Early College High School family! 🧡 Thank you for being part of this amazing community. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🥧✨

🎉 Congratulations to our New National Honor Society Members! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the newest members of the National Honor Society here at Edgecombe Early College High School! These exceptional students, who were officially inducted on Thursday, have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, the pillars of NHS. 🌟 Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference have truly paid off, and we are so proud of all that you have accomplished. This is just the beginning of the incredible impact you will continue to make in our school and community. 👏 Please join us in congratulating these outstanding scholars! 👏 A special thank you to Mr. Coggins for his outstanding leadership with NHS and for organizing such a meaningful and memorable induction ceremony.

We’re excited to announce the Edgecombe Early College Poinsettia Sale! These gorgeous 6.5" poinsettias are available in red, pink, and white for just $15.00 each. 🎄 Perfect for holiday decorating or gifting! 🎄 👉 Important Details: -Orders & Payments Due: December 2 & 3 -Pick-Up Date: Friday, December 6, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (on campus) -Payment Options: Cash or checks (made payable to "EECHS") Every purchase helps make our Spring 2025 Prom a memorable event for our students. 🎉 📞 Questions? Contact Principal Matt Smith at 252-567-5522 (call or text). Thank you for your support! ❤️ Feel free to share this post to spread the word! 🌟

🌎 Learning in Action! 🌱 We were thrilled to welcome the Edgecombe County Soil and Water Conservation Office for the final session of our Soil and Water Education Series in our Earth and Environmental Sciences classes! Our students explored how soil acts as a natural filter and learned about some of the common pollutants affecting soil right here in Edgecombe County. These lessons connect science to real-world environmental challenges, empowering our scholars to think critically about sustainability and conservation. A special thank you to Jenna Russell for her time, expertise, and dedication to teaching our students these valuable and relevant lessons. 🌟 We also want to thank Ms. White and Mr. Starrad for organizing this educational experience and making it all possible.

🌟 Student Spotlight: Yuri Diaz Diego 🌟 We are so proud to recognize Yuri Diaz Diego, a senior at Edgecombe Early College High School, for her outstanding participation in the North Carolina Governor's Page Program! Through this prestigious program, Yuri gained invaluable experience and insight into state government operations. 🙌 Because of her dedication and involvement, Yuri was invited to a special gathering last night where she had the incredible opportunity to meet our current North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper. 👏✨ Congratulations, Yuri, on this amazing accomplishment! Your hard work and ambition continue to make EECHS proud. 💙

📢 Attention EECHS Families! 📢 Edgecombe Early College High School (EECHS) and Edgecombe Community College (ECC) will both be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We pause to honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Your commitment and courage have helped secure our freedoms, and we are deeply grateful. Enjoy the long weekend, and take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!

🌟 Congratulations to Our November Star Students! 🌟 We are thrilled to recognize Madison Beltran and Maya Roberts as our November Star Students! These outstanding students were nominated by their teachers for their exceptional character and dedication. Thank you, Madison and Maya, for being shining examples for your peers! We also celebrated our Star Teacher, Mrs. Sheri Hayes, our dedicated school counselor, whose support and guidance make a difference every day. Join us in congratulating these stars of Edgecombe Early College High School! ⭐

Our Scholar Teachers had an amazing time visiting North Carolina A&T State University on Friday for Aggie Educators Day! 💙💛 The day was packed with learning and inspiration! 📚 They explored the College of Education and learned about A&T’s programs for future educators. 🔬 They took part in a hands-on STEM lesson, where they made circuits to light up cards! 🚶‍♀️ They enjoyed a guided campus tour and got a real feel for Aggie life. 🍽️ And of course, they shared lunch in the Student Center! Check out some snapshots from their trip! A huge thank you to A&T for hosting such an impactful day—our students left inspired and excited for the future of education! 🐏📸

📚 Huge thanks to Sarita Broadway from CFNC for visiting us on Monday, October 28! 🎉 She spoke to our entire Super Senior class and their families, sharing invaluable information about financial aid, FAFSA, and paying for college 💸💡. We’re so grateful for Mrs. Broadways's expertise and the way she’s empowering our future college students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed 🎓✨. Thank you, for helping our students get one step closer to their dreams! 👏💙

🌟 The Scholar Teachers had an exciting day at the College of Education on Tuesday! 🎓 They received a tour of the Teacher Resource Center at Joyner Library, where they explored teaching technology and text resources available to all educators in Eastern NC. 📚 🎨 In the hands-on workroom, they learned to use fun tools like the button maker and die-cut machine for creating classroom posters and projects! ✂️✨ They also enjoyed a campus tour led by a College of Education student, who shared insights about the teaching program, life on campus 🏫, and the learning community and honors dorm. 🏠💬 🍽️ After lunch at the Student Center, they wrapped up the day with an inspiring talk from Dr. Catrina Davis, who shared information about COE programs, degrees, and scholarship opportunities. 🎓💼 It was an informative and fun-filled day for our future educators! 💡💛

📢 Reminder: EECHS Planning Day - October 25 📢 Just a heads up, families! October 25 is our EECHS Planning Day—a day for staff to focus on preparing for upcoming initiatives and student success. However, please note that college classes will meet as scheduled. Students should plan accordingly to attend their college classes on this day. We appreciate your support as we continue working together! 💙

📢 Reminder: Spring 2025 Course Registration Meetings! 📢 Families, it's almost time for our Spring 2025 course registration meetings, running from October 22-31! 🎓 Please check your email for your appointment confirmation, arrive on time, and come prepared with a plan. Our goal is to engage families in meaningful, substantive discussions about your scholar's Individual Growth Plan and make any needed course corrections along the way. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to ensure success! 💙

🌍 The Edgecombe County Soil and Water Conservation Office visited EECHS for the second time yesterday! Our Earth Science scholars explored how runoff and groundwater infiltration work using hands-on modeling 🌧️💧. A huge thank you to Jenna Russell for giving our students such an amazing and interactive learning experience! 🙏✨

✨ Freshmen in Ms. Braswell's English I class made powerful connections between Anthem by Ayn Rand and electricity! ⚡️ Her scholars got hands-on experience with Equality 7-2521’s struggles as they built circuits and tried to light up bulbs. 💡 What an awesome way to bring STEM into the classroom! 🙌

🎉 Students from both Edgecombe Early College and Edge Academy Of Health Sciences had an incredible experience at 'A Day with Healthcare Professionals'! 🎉 🙌 A huge thank you to Michael Mosley, Career Coach at The Edge Academy, for organizing this impactful event and inviting our students to join. We're also so grateful to the healthcare professionals who generously donated their time to meet with our scholars. 💼✨ The students walked away with valuable insights, connections, and exciting opportunities for future internships and mentorships! 👏🔗