Etowah County Schools

The academic impact of missing school is the same whether the absences are excused or unexcused. By the 6th grade chronic absence becomes a leading indicator if students will drop out of high school. Be Present, Be Powerful!

Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby, ECS Principals, and Board Members celebrate the ground breaking of the new Challenger Learning Center in Rainbow City. 🚀

The Challenger Center Program, a leading worldwide nonprofit science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education organization, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) officially partnered in 2024 to establish, for the first time, a Challenger Learning Center in the state of Alabama. The center will offer hands-on, space-themed STEM learning adventures for middle schoolers across central Alabama. Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience!🌠
https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-governor-kay-ivey-breaks-ground-on-new-challenger-learning-center/

Sign up today for your class to join the fun! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3WRcBAFwNf1tk7V4Mt-uVHYoEITrNaOcWnUKZBr6jsWGlVw/viewform

View the schedule: https://sites.google.com/alex.state.al.us/alabama-virtual-field-trips/home

Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade. Attendance Works! Be Present, Be Powerful!

Fill | 2024-2025 Alabama Regional Inservice Center (ARIC) Needs Assessment The survey will take approximately 7 minutes to complete. Thank you for participating in this brief needs assessment survey. The information submitted is completely anonymous. This information will assist the center in making programmatic decisions for our regional support.

The Etowah County Schools are aware of various posts on social media that are concerning in nature and we have been in touch with the Etowah Sheriff's Office and know of no credible threats. Our schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow with heightened awareness and increased law enforcement patrols. The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance.

Safer Schools Together (SST) has informed our local School Resource Officers and Board of Education Officials of a Snapchat school shooting threat circulating throughout school communities across multiple states.

School Resource Officers and School Officials are now seeing it circulate across North America via Instagram and TikTok.

The primary text seen in this Snapchat image is "hug your loved 1s tmr might be the last hug you’re getting."

Given the mass distribution combined with the added on-screen text seen in these screenshots, we are confident this is a spam Snapchat image.

Our School Resource Officers and Board of Education will continue to work closely to address any immediate concerns raised.

It has always been and will continue to be our goal to protect and keep safe our best assets, our children!

This morning at Whitesboro Elementary, our 3rd graders delved into the history of 9/11, uncovering the significance of this pivotal event. It was a powerful learning experience as they explored and understood a key moment in our nation's story. 🇺🇸📚

Exciting changes are on the way! Get ready for a fresh, upgraded look on our District and School website homepages-Coming October 1st!
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Big congratulations to Southside High School for earning the Bronze Jacksonville State University Dual Enrollment Partnership School Award for 2023-2024! 🌟🎓 Your commitment to excellence is shining bright!

🎉 Big Congratulations to our Etowah County Board of Education Members! 🎉

👏 We’re excited to announce that they’ve completed all School Board Governance Improvement Act training with the Alabama Association of School Boards! Your hard work and leadership make a huge difference for our students and schools. Thank you for your commitment to Etowah County Schools!

Join us for the ECBOE First Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

Can't make it? No worries! Our Second Budget Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

What do we do for students and families in need in our community? We bridge kindness. Join us in making a difference.

Sign up today and begin helping the families in our community
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When students improve their class attendance, they improve their academic prospects and chances of graduating on time. Attendance Works! Be Present, Be Powerful!

🎉 Kicking Off the Super Citizen Program with Etowah County Schools' 5th Grade Students!

Excitement filled the Auditorium as 5th-grade students cheered, clapped, and counted down the grand entrance of Libby Liberty!
Over the next 10 weeks, students will dive into an engaging civics, character, financial literacy, and social studies adventure through the Liberty Legacy program. Today’s kickoff marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey that will include immersive learning, community service, and culminate with a graduation celebration that sees students honoring local, everyday heroes.

Thank you to the Etowah County Community Alliance! BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, the City of Rainbow City, the City of Southside, the Town of Sardis City, ALFA Insurance, AlaTrade, Honey Bee Tees, Peoples Independent Bank, Vulcan Materials, Etowah County Commission, Etowah County Community Development Committee-House District 29, Etowah County Community Development Committee-House District 28, Regions Bank, Representative Mack Butler, Representative Mark Gidley, State of Alabama, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, and The Malone Family Foundation. The Super Citizen Program would not be possible without your continued support. https://libertylearning.org/liberty-learning-news/etowah-county-schools-5th-grade-students-are-excited-to-kick-off-their-super-citizen-journey/

🎉 Big congratulations to the incredible students at Gaston High School for becoming the FIRST Teen CERT Team in Etowah County! Through the Gadsden/Etowah County EMA’s Teen CERT program, these future leaders mastered essential readiness and response skills, gaining hands-on experience to prepare for the unexpected. Their dedication to learning and passing their exams means they’re now equipped to safely respond to emergencies at school, home, or work, making a real difference in their community. Way to go, Gaston High! 👏

Kasey Adams
Ashton Billingsley
Mady Griffith
Malacki Jeter
Destiny Kinney
Austin Martin
Branson McCormick
Pedro Jose Pascual
Tyler Ridens
Keller Skagg
Caden Taylor
Sara Taylor
Alysibeth Thoennes
Alayah Turner
Elijah Underwood

Thank you Jay Freeman for your donation to Neighborhood Bridges Etowah County. Your ongoing support is making a real impact on our ECS students, helping to break down barriers and pave the way for their success in school and beyond. Thank you for being a true difference-maker!

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚 Did you know that missing just 2 days a month—around 18 days a year—can seriously impact a student’s academic success? Let’s make every day count. Be Present, Be Powerful! 💪

🎉 Happy Labor Day! 🎉Etowah County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.

ECS Elementary and Middle School PE Teachers are turning their gyms into dynamic, immersive learning zones with the Lü Interactive Playground. These interactive games not only keep students moving but make learning irresistibly fun—just ask Dr. Alan Cosby, our Superintendent, who couldn't resist jumping in on the action! Big thanks to Keri Duncan and Shoney Brice from PowerUpEDU for the fantastic training session! Your expertise is powering up our skills.

ECS Elementary School teams are diving into the Marzano Collaborative Teams that Transform Classrooms with cutting-edge strategies from the New Art and Science of Teaching! 🌟 Excited to see our educators leading the way in innovative learning! A huge thanks to Jan Hoegh for this transforming training.

Grateful for the unwavering support of State Representative Craig Lipscomb, District 30, for Etowah County Schools! Your dedication truly impacts our community, and we appreciate you being a strong advocate for our students and educators. Thank you!

Big thanks to Chick-fil-A of Gadsden and Jonah Bobo for generously donating a backpack to each of our schools! 🎒❤️

Thank you, State Representative Mark Gidley, District 29 for supporting Etowah County Schools! Your support makes a real difference in our community. Thank you for being a champion for our students and educators!

Welcome back ECS's students!
The hallways are once again filled with smiling faces, eager minds, and the energy that only a new school year can bring. We’re thrilled to kick off another year of learning, growth, and fun. Here’s to making new friends, setting new goals, and creating unforgettable memories together. Wishing everyone a successful and exciting school year!