๐ The Scholar Teachers had an exciting day at the College of Education on Tuesday! ๐ 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. ๐
๐จ 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! โ๏ธโจ
They also enjoyed a campus tour led by a College of Education student, who shared insights about the teaching program, life on campus ๐ซ, and the learning community and honors dorm. ๐ ๐ฌ
๐ฝ๏ธ 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. ๐๐ผ
It was an informative and fun-filled day for our future educators! ๐ก๐
5 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ข Reminder: EECHS Planning Day - October 25 ๐ข
Just a heads up, families! October 25 is our EECHS Planning Dayโa 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! ๐
6 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ข Reminder: Spring 2025 Course Registration Meetings! ๐ข
Families, it's almost time for our Spring 2025 course registration meetings, running from October 22-31! ๐ 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! ๐
11 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ 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 ๐ง๏ธ๐ง. A huge thank you to Jenna Russell for giving our students such an amazing and interactive learning experience! ๐โจ
12 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
โจ Freshmen in Ms. Braswell's English I class made powerful connections between Anthem by Ayn Rand and electricity! โก๏ธ Her scholars got hands-on experience with Equality 7-2521โs struggles as they built circuits and tried to light up bulbs. ๐ก What an awesome way to bring STEM into the classroom! ๐
13 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ Students from both Edgecombe Early College and Edge Academy Of Health Sciences had an incredible experience at 'A Day with Healthcare Professionals'! ๐
๐ 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. ๐ผโจ
The students walked away with valuable insights, connections, and exciting opportunities for future internships and mentorships! ๐๐
16 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ข Attention Edgecombe Early College Students and Families ๐ข
Edgecombe Community College will be on Fall Break from Friday, October 11th to Monday, October 14th. College classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.
Please note: High school classes will follow their regular schedule on both Friday and Monday, with no changes. Be sure to attend your high school classes as usual on those days!๐ฉโ๐๐
19 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ Huge congratulations to our amazing juniors for successfully completing their second round of Community Panel Interviews! ๐ They truly came dressed to impress and showcased their growth by applying the valuable feedback from their first round of interviews. We are so proud of their progress and professionalism!
Next up, they will have their one-on-one mock interviews later this month as part of their junior internship experienceโanother great opportunity to shine. ๐
A big thank you to our community members for donating their time and expertise to help guide our scholars. Your support means the world to us! ๐ And a special shout-out to Mrs. Kathy Webb for organizing this invaluable experience and for being such a wonderful resource to our students. ๐
20 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ขAttention Juniors: Applications for the 2025 Governor's School are now being accepted! ๐
Today Mrs. Hayes introduced an incredible opportunity with our 11th grade scholars: Governor's School. ๐ Be sure to check your email for more details about the application process and deadlines. ๐จ Completed applications and recommendations are due no later than Monday, November 25 to Mrs. Hayes. โจ If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Hayes!๐ค๐
22 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
Happy World Teachers' Day! ๐๐
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible educators at Edgecombe Early College who inspire, guide, and make a difference every single day. To all of our amazing teachersโthank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you have on our students' lives. You are truly appreciated! โค๏ธ
24 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
Happy World Teachers' Day! ๐๐
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible educators at Edgecombe Early College who inspire, guide, and make a difference every single day. To all of our amazing teachersโthank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you have on our students' lives. You are truly appreciated! โค๏ธ
24 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
Last weekend, our National Honor Society held their first roadside clean-up of the year, led by adviser Chris Coggins and President Tristan Revis. It was a beautiful day, and we were thrilled to have a special guest join usโour former NHS President, "Madame President" Ka'Viya White! ๐ฟ๐ฎ
Thank you to everyone who came out to make our community cleaner and brighter. Together, weโre making a difference! ๐โจ
25 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
Congratulations to Avery Wittig for her outstanding achievement in the At Large Distinguished Young Women Scholarship program! ๐ Her impressive performance has earned her enough points to progress to and compete in the NC State DYW program in Greensboro. She has been named the Distinguished Young Woman of Edgecombe County. Way to go, Avery! Your EECHS Family will be cheering for you in January! ๐
25 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at EECHS! ๐
The EECHS family came together yesterday at our October Town Meeting to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ
Under the amazing leadership of Mrs. Manley and the student-led Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee, we immersed ourselves in the rich Hispanic culture through legends, dance, and music. ๐๐บ The highlights of the celebration were the student performances and a student film on the legend of La Llorona, showcasing the incredible talent of our students and bringing this captivating story to life! ๐ฅ๐ป
We were also inspired by a powerful message from Ms. Elizabeth Hererra from Casa Azul de Wilson. ๐ We wrapped up the event with delicious food catered by El Patron of Tarboro and enjoyed great fellowship. ๐ฎ๐ฝ๏ธโค๏ธ
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration a success! ๐โจ
Check out our Facebook page for more photos and to see the student film La Llorona.
25 days ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ข Important Announcement for Edgecombe Early College Families ๐ข
Just a reminder that Monday, September 23, will be a Teacher Planning Day at Edgecombe Early College High School! ๐โ๏ธ
--High school classes will not meet on this day.
--Edgecombe Community College will continue to run on a regular schedule. ๐
Please note: Students with college classes on Monday will need to provide their own transportation to campus.
about 1 month ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ธ Mum Pick-Up Reminder! ๐ธ
EECHS families, donโt forget to pick up your mums this Thursday, September 12, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the EECHS roundabout. Your beautiful mums are ready and waiting to brighten up their new homes! We will also have extra mums for sale for $20 each on site!๐ก๐
Thank you for your support, and we canโt wait to see you on Thursday! ๐
about 2 months ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
Our 9th & 10th-grade scholars have officially kicked off the construction phase of our Fall Design Challenge! ๐ ๏ธ๐ก
After weeks of collaboration, brainstorming, and careful planning, our teams are hard at work bringing their creative designs to life. Each group has an assigned task for their machines and the goal is to build fully functional Rube Goldberg machines by the end of the challenge! ๐คโจ
Weโre so proud of the teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation these students are showing, and we canโt wait to see the final results!
Stay tuned for updates and cheer on our scholars as they continue their journey from design to execution! ๐๐
about 2 months ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ข EECHS Families and Students ๐ข
This Friday, September 13, marks the end of the T1 grading period! Please remember that all Service Learning and Early College Reads points are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday. โฐ
To celebrate making it 1/3 of the way through the fall semester, this upcoming weekend (September 13-15) will be a NO HOMEWORK weekend! ๐ฅณ There will be no assignments due or tests on Monday for any high school classes, so take this time to relax and be proud of what you have accomplished!
Keep up the great work, EECHS! ๐ช #WeAreEECHS #NoHomeworkWeekend #AllIn
about 2 months ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐ Exciting News, EECHS Family! ๐
This week, the state released School Performance Grades and Growth metrics, and we have so much to celebrate! ๐ At EECHS, we dream big, work hard, and lift each other up. ๐ช
Remember, no single score or grade defines our students or our school. Our ultimate goal is to ensure every scholar graduates ready for their next big step, and that takes a whole village! ๐ฉโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
A huge shoutout to our amazing scholars, supportive families, and dedicated Dream Team for showcasing excellence once again! Check out our performance and growth over the past 10 years, including this weekโs data. ๐
Rest assured, the EECHS Dream Team is working tirelessly for your scholars every single day. ๐ Keep dreaming big and stay All In! ๐
#EECHSProud #DreamBigWorkHard #AllIn
about 2 months ago, Edgecombe Early College High School
๐๐ Big Congratulations to Our September Star Students and Teacher! ๐๐
Join us in giving a huge round of applause to Kaedyn Gay and Jasmin Tobar for being chosen as our September Star Students at Edgecombe Early College High School! Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes inspire us all. Keep shining bright and making us proud! ๐๐
We also want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Kematte Starrad, our EECHS Star Teacher for September! Thank you for your commitment to excellence in the classroom and for going above and beyond to support our students. Your passion for teaching truly makes a difference. ๐๐
Letโs celebrate these amazing individuals who embody the spirit of excellence at EECHS! ๐โจ
about 2 months ago, Edgecombe Early College High School