Echo School District

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Hello Cougar Nation! We will be opening up crossfit style workouts out on the football field for any 6th-12th grade student interested, starting December 7th. A few key guidelines that must be followed: 1.) Students must sign up to attend using the following google form: https://forms.gle/8v8jxvwxtUsFtdR86 . 2.)Masks must be worn at all times. 2.) 6 ft distancing must be maintained at all times between any students not of the same household. 3.) All students must bring their own water bottles, no water station will be used. 4.) Come dressed warm! Bathrooms will be available for emergency use only. These next two weeks of workouts will end with the Echo Crossfit Games on December 18th. Awards will be given to the overall champion and champions of each event. Come to stay active, enjoy the fun, and stay COUGAR STRONG!

Click the link below to view the December Lunch Menu https://5il.co/n4wr

Click the link below to view the livestream of the Virtual Veterans Day Program taking place today at 10:00am. We also plan to go live on our Facebook page. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/echo-high-school-echo-or

As of November 10th the school office hours will be 7:30am to 4:00 pm.

Echo School and Community Veteran's Day will be taking place on November 11th. Click the link below to view the informative flyer! https://5il.co/mjrt

Hermiston Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the start of their volleyball program. If you are interested make sure to put ECHO on the team question when you register. Doing this will ensure all Echo players are placed on the same team(s). Click the link below to view the flyer for more detailed information. https://5il.co/mj4b

Click the link below to view the November Lunch Menu https://5il.co/mht3

Fall is Here! – the beautiful fall season has arrived, and many fun autumn activities for students can incorporate art, cooking, science and agricultural lessons. Check out a few ideas here: https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/autumn.shtml

Attention track athletes: There will be track practice from 5:30-6:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Echo starting this Thursday, September 1st. (Wednesdays will begin next week as Coach VanNice had a prior commitment this week.) Please let Coach VanNice know if you are interested, so he has an idea on what he needs to plan for. Hope to see you soon and can't wait to get out and start getting better!

Echo has the following coaching positions open: -JH Assistant Girls Basketball Coach -HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach -HS Head Softball Coach Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to athletic director, Don Walker (dwalker@echosd5.org). If you have questions please contact Mr. Walker.

Click the link to view the October Lunch Menu! https://5il.co/ljda

Flu Shot Clinic Attached is the questionnaire that will need to be completed if you are interested in getting your flu shot. This will take place October 5th (7:30-8:00) in Pioneer Hall. Pioneer Hall will be closed off so those coming and going will need to use the outside doors. https://5il.co/liwm

Free sports physicals will be provided at the school on Wednesday, September 30th, from 4:30-6:00pm. Physicals are required to be updated every two years and must be up to date to participate in athletics. This is typically in grades 7, 9, and 11. This is open to all Echo and Stanfield students.

Did you miss School Picture Day? No worries!!! The Echo School District would still like to offer you another opportunity for a complimentary school picture. Pictures will be taking place Tuesday, September 29th from 3:45-4:45pm at George Park. We hope to see you there!

Hello Cougar Nation! An update on OSAA Season 1 Athletics for Echo. In order to participate in any of the following, you must have an up to date physical and all athletic forms completed and turned in to the district. You can pick up the forms from our office or find them at the following site under the forms section. https://www.echo.k12.or.us/o/esd/page/athletics-info-forms--2 Upcoming Schedule... 1.) September 21st - September 24th will be our last week for general athletic workouts. Click the following link to sign up. https://forms.gle/1WwdhwmeJg7mLhRf9 2.) Starting September 28th we will begin sport specific practices/workouts. Masks will be required indoors and when 6ft distance cannot be maintained. Students should come with a mask, dressed appropriately, and have their own drinks. Locker rooms will be closed. Coaches of each sport will have information out to their athletes on their schedule soon. Mondays - Basketball and Wrestling (HS and JH) Tuesdays - Basketball and Wrestling (HS) Wednesday - Volleyball, Football, Track and Field (HS and JH) Thursday - Volleyball, Football, Track and Field (HS) Friday - Soccer, Golf, Friday Funday As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact athletic director Don Walker (dwalker@echosd5.org).

Athletic workouts today, Thursday, September 17th, are CANCELLED due to poor air quality. Sign up for next week's workouts (Week of 9-21) at the following link: https://forms.gle/1WwdhwmeJg7mLhRf9 Let's hope for some fresh air!

Athletics workouts today, Wednesday, September 16th, are CANCELLED due to poor air quality.

Athletic workouts today, Tuesday, September 15th, are CANCELLED, due to poor air quality.

Attention all Cougar Athletes and Parents/Guardians: Here are the workout signups, for 6th-12th graders, during the week of September 14th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKe8v5cli9C53rqQiTmc1qPMi-ZXW0DhmIbW6b_7zl2AvM-w/viewform?usp=sf_link Please make sure to get your physicals completed along with all athletic paperwork. The forms are posted here: https://www.echo.k12.or.us/o/esd/page/athletics-info-forms--2 . You can also stop by our office to pick up a packet. These are required for all workouts.