Thursday (11/6) — Sunday (11/9), The Wizard of Oz shows, American Spirit Theater Tuesday (11/11), Veterans Day (No School) Wednesday (11/12), Veterans Day Assembly (Assembly Bell Schedule) Friday (11/14), End of the Third Grading Period Tuesday (11/18), ECHS Cheer Presents "Dancing with the Teachers" Wednesday (11/19), 26-27 ECHS Program Information Night Friday (11/21), Saxon Day (Saxon Day Bell Schedule) Monday (11/24) — Friday (11/28), Thanksgiving Vacation Saturday (12/6), Progressive Dinner
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Daylight Savings Time Ends Remember to set your clocks back one hour this weekend.
Progressive Dinner Tickets Progressive Dinner is on Saturday, December 6, this year! We will load up on buses, travel to the homes of ECHS families, eat food, carol in neighborhoods, and then return to the campus for socializing and dessert. Tickets for this fun event are available for purchase here. You will also need a permission slip completed and signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips are available at the front office, or may be downloaded through the payment portal. Hurry as we only have a limited number of tickets available.
Student Union Access Students will have some access restrictions in the Student Union this week. Students will not be allowed to eat in the Student Union, because the musical will be using the space for costumes and make-up. Students will still have access to food service, the refrigerators, and the microwaves.
AHCS Musical Theater presents The Wizard of Oz Ready to see a musical that will give you all the feels? Join us as AHCS students of all ages showcase their talents in this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz! This show is guaranteed to make your heart grow three sizes, and you’ll quickly realize there's no place like theater. Just follow the yellow brick road to a show packed with heart, brains, and courage, incredible songs, and spectacular sights. Tickets are on sale now, with shows at the American Spirit Theater on the Escondido Charter High School campus from November 6-9. Check out the show times below, and click here to purchase your tickets. It's a gale-force of fun you won't want to miss!
SHOWTIMES Thursday, November 6* -4:30 p.m. (EMERALD CAST) *ECHS Students $6 cash at the door while supplies last Friday, November 7 -7:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST) Saturday, November 8 -2:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST) -7:00 p.m. (EMERALD CAST) Sunday, November 9 -2:00 p.m. (EMERALD CAST) -7:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST)
*Discounted tickets for high school students are $6.00 (cash only) for the opening show on Thursday, November 6, at 4:30 p.m. The box office will be open for student ticket sales on Thursday, November 6, during lunch outside the library, and at 3:30 p.m. at the theater, while tickets last.
PARENTS
Progressive Dinner Volunteers The PVO is looking for volunteers to help with the progressive dinner on Saturday, December 6. If you are able to host a group of students at your home or if you would like to help at someone else’s home, or if you would like to help at the school after the event, here is the link to sign up. Thank you!
San Diego Gulls Join us for an exciting night of hockey and community spirit at Pechanga Arena on Saturday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. as we cheer on the San Diego Gulls during their Military Appreciation Night!
This event supports the Escondido Charter High School Parent Volunteer Organization, and your participation helps fund student programs and staff appreciation activities. Plus, if we sell 75+ tickets, our group will be featured in a special on-ice photo opportunity — don’t miss it! Click the link to reserve your tickets!
ECHS Program Information Night On Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the American Spirit Theater, ECHS Administration and Student Services will be hosting an informational meeting to share about the programs and pathways at Escondido Charter High School. If you are interested in learning more about TCP, CLP, PLP, or what those initials even mean, please join us. This evening is open to currently enrolled families, families in the community, and families at Heritage Junior High and Heritage Flex Academy, who may want to learn more about Escondido Charter High School.
LOTTERY & ENROLLMENT
AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOLS 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR LOTTERY INFORMATION
Lotteries for the 2026-2027 school year will open on October 14, 2025 for all programs. Applications are not required for currently enrolled students, but new siblings must submit a lottery application.
Escondido Charter High School: Lottery applications for enrollment in the high school programs are available online at https://amhcs.org/echs/echs-admissions/. The Escondido Charter High school lottery closes on January 9, 2026. Please contact the main office at 760-737-3154 if you have any questions.
Heritage Elementary School: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/heritage-elementary-school/hes-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Elementary office at 760-737-3111 if you have any questions.
Heritage Junior High: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/heritage-junior-high-school/hjhs-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Junior High office at 760-294-5599 if you have any questions.
Heritage Flex Academy: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/hfa/hfa-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Flex Academy office at 760-466-1166 if you have any questions.
ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Palomar Application Workshop Are you interested in attending Palomar College? Sign up for an application workshop this Wednesday, November 5, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Flex Lab by filling out this form.
Who should attend? -Seniors planning to attend Palomar in Fall 2026: We encourage all seniors to apply through the Promise Program! It's free to apply and offers two years of free tuition plus additional benefits. -Students in grades 9-11 interested in taking a Palomar class in Spring 2026.
What to bring to the workshop: -Your Social Security Number (if you have one). -Know your family's annual income.
AP Testing Deposit - Last Week to Submit Your Deposit There is only a week left to submit your AP testing deposit of $40. All deposits are due by Monday, November 3. AP testing is in May, but tests must be ordered in the fall. If you are planning to take an AP test, make sure you log into your College Board account, join the class/test, and then submit your deposit using this link. For questions, email Mrs. Dunlap at edunlap@amhcs.org
or visit her in D-201.
Palomar Spring 2026 Are you thinking about taking an independent Palomar class next semester? Now is the time to register for your Palomar Spring 2026 classes. If you are planning on taking a Palomar class independently, follow these steps. If this is your first time taking an independent Palomar class, consider signing up for the Application Workshop on November 5.
If you are thinking about registering for one of our ECHS/Palomar Partnership courses (ASL 101, Geography 100, Child Development 100, Religion Studies 100, Psychology 100 (no spots available), and Political Science 101) please fill out this form. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pima Medical Institute: High School Senior Open House Pima Medical Institute will be holding an open house for seniors on November 5 and 6, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please see this link for more information.
College Visits ECHS is offering on campus college visits. Sign up for the HQ presentations using the link below. No sign up is needed for lunch presentations, just swing by their table in the quad.
Thursday, November 6: 12:30 - 12:55- University of Oregon Sign up HERE
PROJECT NEXT
Project Next Career Coaching Ms. Osorio, our Career Coach with Project Next, is here to support students with their next steps after high school. She is available on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the ECHS Future Center. Check out the menu of services here, book an appointment here, or email her at tatiana@projectnext.org. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay updated on events and opportunities throughout the year at echs_futurecenter.
Don't forget to check out our upcoming events !
-Adulting Workshop: Ace your Next Interview: Thursday, November 6, at 12:40 p.m. in the Future Center
-Palomar Trades Day: Thursday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Palomar College in San Marcos(Sign-up is now closed, 13 students will be attending.)
*Please note that students are encouraged to sign up for our career chats. While students may still attend on the day of the event, those who sign up in advance will be entered into a raffle at the end of each presentation when they submit the event survey.
CAMPUS CULTURE & COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Saxon Day ECHS Saxon Day is coming soon on Friday, November 21! We’re looking for creative, math-themed videos and live performances celebrating John Saxon and the math curriculum. Whether it's a skit, parody, or musical performance, be sure it's fun, engaging, and school-appropriate. All submissions are due by Friday, November 7, and must follow the ECHS Saxon Day Guidelines. Check out this Best of Saxon Day folder for some great inspiration! Lastly, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mr. Booth at cabooth@amhcs.org. Let’s make this Saxon Day truly mathtastic!
National Honor Society Are you interested in the National Honor Society? NHS is an Honor Society that focuses on Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and especially Service, and you must be invited to apply (based upon your GPA). Applications will be this Spring, but there are many things you can do to start preparing for this. Come to an informational meeting, in C-100, during lunch, on Thursday, November 13, (you can bring your lunch with you) and we will answer all your questions! We look forward to seeing you there!
Cheer - Dance Night Please join us for an unforgettable night of dancing, on Tuesday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the theater! Some of the very best of ECHS will be performing with the White Tiger Cheer leaders in “Dancing with the Teachers.” You will not want to miss this super fun evening. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. You can purchase your tickets here. Watch the ECHS Cheer Instagram in the coming weeks for teacher reveals. Here is a flyer with additional information.
Sister Project Hygiene Drive The Sister Project club will be creating hygiene kits to donate to Interfaith in Escondido. Please help us by donating the following items for our kits: razors, travel-size shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, etc. For every four items donated you can earn 30 minutes of community service for up to 3 hours total. Drop off all items in F-103 (Mrs. Scaramuzza's room). The date of the drive is from October 27 to November 7.
Wizard of Oz Volunteers Do you need volunteer hours? Ushers are needed to help patrons get to their seats for the Fall play, Wizard of Oz! Here is the link to sign up.
Community Service Opportunity Heritage Elementary's ELO-Program is looking for high school volunteers. Volunteers will help students with homework as well as aiding teachers in a variety of classes such as coding, 3d printing, art, dance and more! If you are interested in helping our youngest White Tigers and earning community service hours, please click on this link.
ATHLETICS
ECHS Athletics Please check our athletics website, for the latest updates! You may also contact our athletic department at echsathletics@amhcs.org, if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing with you as we Play As One!
Athletics Physical Form This form
needs to be completed before trying out for any ECHS sport. It should be uploaded to your Student Management Portal. This can be found on our athletics website
under “Athletics Dept & Forms” and then after selecting “Clearance Forms”.
ISPE If you are enrolled in ISPE this year, please click on the link that correlates to your program TCP
or CLP
to input your hours. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Mallie at mgreen@amhcs.org.
Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy The ECHS Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy has been recently updated. To review the policy, click HERE.
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR STUDENTS THROUGH A RIGOROUS CORE CURRICULUM WITH A PERSPECTIVE THAT CHERISHES TIMELESS VIRTUES AND THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.
