Friday (03/14) — End of Second Grading Period Saturday (03/15) — Saturday School Monday (03/16) — Teacher-In-Service Day (Non-Student Day) Friday (03/27) — Airbands (Extended Lunch Bell Schedule) Monday (03/30) — Monday (04/06) — Easter Break Thursday (04/16) - Sunday (04/19) — Footloose Musical, American Spirit Theater Thursday (04/23) — Spring Co-Curricular Pep Rally (Bell Schedule) Saturday (04/25) — Saturday School Monday (04/27) — Senior Exhibition (Non-Student Day) Tuesday (04/28) — Wednesday (04/29), CAASPP Testing for Juniors
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
End of the Second Grading Period Friday, March 13, was the end of the second grading period. Please watch your mailbox for your student’s midterm progress report. These will be mailed on Tuesday, March 17. These grades will also be viewable in ParentVUE on Tuesday, March 17.
Thank You to Our Parents and Community Members Project Next hosted Interview Skills Day at Escondido Charter High School last Thursday, giving over 100 students the chance to practice and refine their interview techniques with 26 local professionals from companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Neighborhood Healthcare, B& B Appliance and more. This hands-on experience helped students build confidence, develop essential communication skills, and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Thank you to all those who participated!
Graduation Cap and Gowns If you have not ordered your cap and gowns yet please do so using this link. Remember that you cannot wear a fancy tassel or zipper pull during graduation. The ECHS cap and gown unit comes with a tassel. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Young at kyoung@amhcs.org
AHCS MUSICAL THEATER PRESENTS FOOTLOOSE Get out your favorite sweat band because Footloose is coming to ECHS! Footloose, set in the '80s, tells the story of Ren, who sets out to prove that "Dancing is Not a Crime" along with the unavoidable adjustment of moving from Chicago to a small farming town (with no cell phones). When we hope "Somebody's Eyes" are watching, we hope they're yours! Footloose tickets go on sale on March 14, with shows at the American Spirit Theater from April 16-19! Here is the cast list for the shows. The cost is $13.00 per ticket.
SHOWTIMES & Pre-show activities THURSDAY, APRIL 16* 5:00 p.m. (BOMONT CAST) *Pre-show activity*: Costume Contest *For this show, all students will be able to buy tickets at the door, $5 cash/Google/Apple Pay, first come, first served while supplies last
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 2:00 p.m. (CHICAGO CAST) 7:00 p.m. (BOMONT CAST) *Pre-show activity* 7:00 p.m. show: Learn the Footloose dance with a cast member.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 2:00 p.m. (BOMONT CAST) 7:00 p.m. (CHICAGO CAST) *Pre-show activity* 7:00 p.m. show: Learn the Footloose dance with a cast member.
PARENTS
PVO Silent Auction Reserve a seat for our third annual ECHS Dinner and Silent Auction, benefitting the students and staff of ECHS! Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026, for a casino night, silent auction, and dinner at 5:00 p.m. at the Escondido Elks Lodge. Tickets are $65 each. Purchase tickets here. We have many sponsorship options that come with stellar benefits, including print and social media advertisements! Here
is the link for additional information. Would you or a business you know like to donate items for our ECHS auction? Your donation is tax-deductible and goes to a wonderful cause. If you have an item or two to donate, please contact echspvo@gmail.com. Thank you!
Yearbooks Hurry! Yearbooks are selling fast. Only a few dozen are still available for purchase through the Jostens website. All purchases must be made online. Once the last book sells out, no more will be available, so don’t delay!
ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Fall ECHS/Palomar Partnership Courses: Forms Due March 27 Signed up for a 2026-2027 Palomar/ECHS Partnership course? You must turn in the following forms to D-201 or email them to mmiranda@amhcs.org by Friday, March 27, or you may be dropped and moved to an on-campus ECHS class. New Palomar Students: Submit a completed and signed K-12 Form (passed out at the mandatory meeting last Wednesday or available for pickup in D-201) Students not on campus for a full school day: Submit a signed Off Campus Authorization Form Questions about your Palomar classes or the process? Come see Mrs. Dunlap or Ms. Miranda in D-201.
Juniors: Apply for the Questbridge College Prep Scholars Program The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program offers high school juniors a significant advantage in the college admissions process, providing scholarships, awards, and essential resources for applying to top colleges. Selection for the program is highly competitive, based on applicants' academic achievement, financial background, and personal qualities. Interested juniors must apply by the deadline of Tuesday, March 24, and can find complete details and the application form by visiting the provided link.
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.
Seniors: Ms. Michelle, our FAFSA Coach, is here every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. She can support you with submitting the FAFSA. Book an appointment with Ms. Michelle by clicking here.
April 29 First Job Hiring Event 3:00 p.m. • 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos Sign up today by clicking here
CAMPUS CULTURE & COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Academic League Congratulations Congratulations! Our Academic League teams have wrapped up an outstanding regular season, with all three squads finishing with impressive 5–1 records. The Novice and Varsity teams each captured first place in their respective divisions, earning spots in the playoffs later this month. Their success reflects months of preparation, teamwork, and dedication across a wide range of subjects. Congratulations to all the students who contributed to such a strong campaign. Additional details about the playoff matches will be announced in the coming week.
Valley Center Stampede Rodeo Volunteer Opportunity Valley Center will be hosting its 22nd Stampede Rodeo and Memorial Festival. It is entirely volunteer-run, and the support of the community is what keeps this event going each year. Proceeds from the event support local youth programs, including high school scholarships, the Valley Center Rodeo Queen Program, improvements to Star Valley County Park, and military unit ball funds.
There are several volunteer shifts available, including Friday evening, Saturday daytime and evening shifts, as well as pre-event setup and post-event cleanup (check the website for more detailed shifts and jobs to choose from). Volunteer roles include parking attendants, gate access, ID checkers, ushers, security observers, hospitality, merchandise sales, and general event support. Most shifts are approximately 6–8 hours.
Each volunteer receives one complimentary ticket to attend the rodeo on the day they are not scheduled to work (for example, volunteer Friday and attend Saturday, or vice versa). Tickets are for the volunteer only and are non-transferable. Volunteers are also provided one meal during their shift and receive a signed Letter of Appreciation documenting their volunteer hours that will be sent via email.
They welcome volunteers of all ages! Every volunteer is appreciated, and each person’s help makes a real difference in keeping this community event running smoothly.
High school students can also earn volunteer hours to meet school requirements, college applications, and may qualify for Valley Center Stampede Rodeo scholarships. We’re proud to award scholarships each year to local students who participate.
To sign up, please visit this link, and click the red “Volunteer” button.
Carlsbad 5000 Volunteer Opportunity You don't have to run to have all the fun! Come out and support the iconic Carlsbad 5000 by volunteering.
You don’t have to be on the track to be a star at the Carlsbad 5000! Join us in 2026 in Downtown Carlsbad at Village Faire: Entrance at the corner of Grand Ave & Washington St! Lend your energy and smile to help support this iconic event as a volunteer! Volunteers will receive an exclusive volunteer T-shirt, a light snack and refreshing beverages, and community service hours.
Event Days: April 11: Health & Fitness Expo / Packet Pickup April 12: Race Day
How to Get Involved: Choose Your Day: Sign up for the day that works best for you—or go all in and volunteer all weekend long! Have questions about volunteering as an individual or with a group? Drop us a line at volunteer@carlsbad5000.com
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Important: One week before the race, we’ll send you final instructions and confirm your RSVP. Reminder: All volunteers must check in at the Volunteer Tent 30 minutes before your scheduled start time.
March Madness Basketball Tournament Announcement! Get ready to jump, shoot, dunk, and dominate! Sign-ups for the upcoming March Madness Basketball Tournament are now open! Sign-up Deadline: March 20, 2026. Team Requirements: There are three people per team, and teams must have at least 1 boy or 1 girl to make a team.
Tournament Dates: March 17–20; Limited Spots Available – First Come, First Served! Let's make this first annual basketball tournament one to remember. Please sign up using this link.
Town and Country Town and Country Community Service Opportunity will be happening on March 24 from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. Pick up a permission slip from the front office or future center, all the information is on the permission slip, or contact Mrs. Dixon-Reister for more details. We hope to see you there!
Marine Science Club Field Trips
Check out these upcoming field trips for some marine science fun. Permission slips can be obtained from Ms. Sanchez' classroom in the Flex building, room I-104. Are you interested in joining the club and attending the field trips? Join the Google Classroom with all the details. The classroom code is cxvei6mv. Stay tuned for officer elections for next year. Details will be posted in Google Classroom. Officers plan/host the field trips and meetings. Officers attend the different school events to promote the club. Email Ms. Sanchez with questions at tsanchez@amhcs.org.
Saturday, March 21 - Beach Potluck at Moonlight Beach (bring something to share! Flyers will be posted around campus soon and more details will be in Google Classroom).
Saturday, April 11 - Snorkeling trip in La Jolla (more details to follow as the date gets closer)
NHS Green Committee NHS's Green Committee will be holding the following clean-ups, in which you can help the community and gain community service: Wednesday, March 25, (East Valley Clean up). To sign up, please email Mrs. Dixon-Reister. Meet at 3:35 p.m. in C-100 for both events. We hope to see you there!
Robotics We had overwhelming support these last two weeks, and we have the carpet we need for our practice field. We sure appreciate all who responded to the call. We are six weeks into the robotics build season, and we are having fun testing our shooter and finalizing the robot. The 2026 game requires our robot to carry and shoot as many balls as possible, then climb three horizontal bars in sequence. Thank you for your continued support. For those interested in seeing what the game is all about, go to this link. To see an actual game being played recently by other teams, go to this link.
We will be competing in two weeks in San Diego. Here are the details: The 2026 CA District San Diego Event presented by Qualcomm will be held March 20–22, 2026, at Francis Parker High School in San Diego, CA (Week 3). This event is part of the new California District Model, featuring a 40-team capacity. For event updates, check the Blue Alliance and Instagram (@sdfirstrobotics) and this link.
WE NEED HAND and POWER Tools, so if you have old tools sitting around, we can use them to help students learn to be handy. We are also looking for a low pile carpet donation. If you know of anyone that might be willing to give us carpet, we can use it to practice for the games. If you have anything to give, please either leave them at the front desk at ECHS, by the robotics lab or email tdewey@amhcs.org. Thank you!
Please consider a donation to these hard-working students. Your donation is tax-deductible, and can be made using this PayPal link. We are updating our social media: Find our latest videos on Instagram here. Find our history website here.
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.
