Echo School District

We are looking for a HS softball coach for next year. To apply send a resume and letter of interest to athletic director Mitch Kochis mkochis@echosd5.org See full job description on the Echo Website https://www.echo.k12.or.us/page/job-openings #GoEchoCougars #CougarStrong #EchoCougars #EchoSoftball

🌸 April Lunch Menu is Here! 🌸

Welcome back. We have an easy week to get back into the swing of it. The quarter ends Thursday!

🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 Echo School District will be on Spring Break from March 24th - March 28th! 🎉🌞 Enjoy your time off, stay safe, and we’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 31st! 📚✏️

🎉 Kindergarten Roundup – April 24th! 🎉 Is your little one ready for kindergarten? Join us for Kindergarten Roundup on April 24th at 4:30 PM to get all the info you need for the upcoming school year! 📍 Where: The Commons 📅 When: April 24th @ 4:30 PM ✅ Meet the teacher ✅ Get important enrollment info 📌 Don't forget to bring: ✔️ Immunization record ✔️ Birth certificate

You asked, we listened! We've gathered your feedback from the community forum and are excited to share a concept design based on your responses. This idea is not set in stone, but it helps us visualize potential options to maximize the property purchase—benefiting both our school and the wider community. We look forward to any feedback and thoughts you may have! Keep an eye out for more updates, and thank you for helping shape the future! 🌟

Here is the schedule of events for this week! Spring Break is next week!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We will be accepting preschool registration forms starting April 8th! 🎉 Give your little one a fun and engaging learning experience in our preschool program. 📅 Registration Opens: April 8th Spots may fill up fast, so don’t miss out! Feel free to visit our website for more details. We can’t wait to welcome your little learners! 😊✨

📌 Notice of School Board Meeting 📌 The Echo School District Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 17th, at 6:00 p.m.

📸 Say Cheese! Class Picture Day is Coming! 😃✨ Get those smiles ready—Class Picture Day is almost here! 📅 Mark your calendars and dress your best! 📆 Date: March 19th, 2025 Keep an eye out for ordering details!

🎉✨ 100 Days Smarter! ✨🎉 We’ve laughed, learned, and grown so much over the past 100 days! 💯📚✏️ Here’s to celebrating our hard work and looking forward to the rest of the year! 🥳🎈

📢 We're Hiring: Middle/High School Science Teacher Echo School District is seeking a qualified and experienced Middle/High School Science Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about science education and committed to student success. Qualifications: ✔ Master of Teaching or higher ✔ Extensive classroom experience ✔ Middle/High School Science Endorsement ✔ (Preferred) Advanced Science, AP Science, or Dual Credit certification Why Join Us? 🔹 Engage students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning 🔹 Foster a passion for science and critical thinking 🔹 Be part of a supportive and dynamic educational community For more information or to apply, please contact Raymon Smith at rsmith@echosd5.org. If you know someone who would be a great fit, feel free to share!

🏆 The Results Are In! 🏆 The 2025 PTO Penny Wars have officially wrapped up, and WOW—what a competition! 🎉🥇💰 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated, donated, and showed their school spirit.

🎉📚 Wrapping up an amazing Seuss Week with a special treat! 🎉 Join us as we stream our 2025 Seuss Assembly, brought to you by our one and only fifth-grade class! 🎭🎤 Don’t miss the fun, laughter, and a whole lot of Seuss-tastic moments! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/echo-high-school-echo-or/evt234d57bbdb

📸 Mark Your Calendars! 📸 Class Picture Day is just around the corner! https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=0096007GP

Let's PACK THE STANDS!!! We are taking a rooter bus on Wednesday to Baker City. This is open to middle school and high school students ONLY that are NOT on grade check. Parent permission slip and $6 for your game ticket must be turned into the office by 8 am Wednesday morning! Students need to bring a lunch because the bus will not be stopping.

Dr. Seuss, State Basketball , MS regional wrestling & OBOB Championships - lots of good things happening this week.

🎉 Happy Classified Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible classified staff who keep Echo School running smoothly every day! 🏫✨ From office staff to custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and more—YOU are the heart of our school! ❤️ Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the countless ways you support our students and staff. We appreciate you today and every day!

📚🎩🧦 Dr. Seuss Dress-Up Days! 🎉📖 Join us from March 3rd-6th for a week of Seuss-tastic fun! 🎩🧦 Monday, March 3rd – Fox in Socks & The Cat in the Hat Wear your silliest socks and wackiest hat to kick off the fun! 👖🧸 Tuesday, March 4th – There’s a Wocket in My Pocket Fill your pockets with a fun Wocket (a small stuffed animal, toy, or drawing)! 🌈✨ Wednesday, March 5th – The Book of Colors Wear your brightest or neon colors to celebrate a world full of color! 😴🛌 Thursday, March 6th – The Sleep Book Wear your coziest pajamas for a dreamy end to the week!

📚🎉 Dr. Seuss Week at Echo Elementary! 🎉📚 Get ready for a week full of fun, reading, and Seuss-tastic celebrations at Echo Elementary! 🎩🐱 📅 Dates: March 3rd - March 6th ✨ Fun Activities, Dress-Up Days, and Lots of Reading! Stay tuned for more details on themed days and special events! Let’s make this a week to remember—because "The more that you read, the more things you will know!" 📖✨