Thursday (04/16) - Sunday (04/19) - Footloose Musical, American Spirit Theater Thursday (04/23) - Spring Co-Curricular Pep Rally (Bell Schedule) Friday (04/24) - End of the Third Grading Period Saturday (04/25) - Saturday School Monday (04/27) - Senior Exhibition (Non-Student Day) Tuesday (04/28) - Wednesday (04/29) - CAASPP Testing for Juniors Saturday (05/02) - Spring Formal Monday (05/04) - Fall Sports Night
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Junior State Testing The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the California Science Test (CAST) state testing for all TCP, CLP, and PLP juniors will take place Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29, at ECHS.
Testing Schedule
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TCP
CAASPP ELA - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. in TCP classrooms
CAASPP Math and CAST - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. in TCP classrooms
CLP
CAASPP ELA - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. in theater
CAASPP Math and CAST - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. in theater
PLP
CAASPP ELA - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. in Flex MPR
CAASPP Math and CAST - 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. in Flex MPR
These two days, April 28 and 29 will be half days for juniors
. Juniors are free to leave school at 12:30 p.m. Students who need to stay on campus due to co-curriculars or transportation, will just continue the day with their normal schedule.
The email that will be sent out this week can be found here. Students are encouraged to check out the practice tests available at http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/. Please note that CAASPP results will be used by state colleges and universities to determine math and English placements for incoming freshmen. Headphones will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own “corded” headphones for the test!
2026 ECHS Spring Formal Dance
Event Details We are delighted to announce that the 2026 ECHS Spring Formal Dance will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The event will be held in the museum venue, located adjacent to the main theater. Access to the museum is through the elongated courtyard adorned with sand and sizable stones. Ticket Sale Dates and Prices Seniors and juniors may purchase their tickets starting Friday, April 10, at $65, while sophomores may begin purchasing tickets on Friday, April 17. Ticket prices will start at $65, will increase to $70 on Monday, April 20, and further increase to $75 on Monday, April 27. Ticket sales will close on Thursday, April 30. Ticket Purchase Process and Permission Slips ECHS students MUST purchase their tickets and complete the permission slip online. The permission slip is integrated into the online purchasing process, eliminating the need for a paper permission slip. Tickets are non-transferable and can only be used by the individual who completed the permission slip. Outside guests must purchase their tickets online via a separate link and complete a separate paper permission slip, which must be printed, manually signed, and approved by ECHS administration. They must meet the age requirements, meaning they must be a high school student at least 14 years old and no older than 20. Additionally, ECHS students must present their guests' completed permission slips when collecting tickets. Ticket Pickup Ticket reservation is NOT CONFIRMED until the student has picked up their physical ticket. ASB will be in front of the clock tower on the following dates to distribute tickets. April 20–24 and April 27-May 1. If you invite an outside guest, please pick up a ticket for them as well. *PLP students who are not on campus during lunch should pick up their tickets from Ms. Gist in the A Building. Dance Entry Requirements Every student and parent must carefully review the dress code
outlined in the sign-up form. Students not adhering to the dress code will be denied entry, and no refunds will be issued. Students must present valid identification (school ID card or driver's license) along with their ticket for admission. Guests from other schools must also provide valid identification. Important Reminders Guest permission slips can be obtained from the front office. Space is limited! Secure your ticket ASAP for the best price! A student's reservation is only finalized upon ticket purchase, submission of all required permission slips, and ticket collection.
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.
ECHS Dress Code Reminder With the weather heating up as we approach summer, we wanted to remind students and parents of the ECHS dress code. Please note that tank tops and shirts showing the midriff are not allowed, and shorts and skirts must come to the top of the knee. No underwear may be shown and tank tops and shirts must have a strap 3 fingers wide. We thank you for your help and support as we finish out the last few weeks of the school year!
ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Palomar Workshop: Summer/Fall Enrollment Are you planning on enrolling in a course independently at Palomar College next? For example, a different foreign language, math, or elective that we do not offer at ECHS? The steps for enrolling in an independent course can be found here. Student Services will be hosting a workshop on Friday, April 17, from 12:40 to 1:15 p.m. in the Future Center to walk you through Step 6, how to search for a class and register online. RSVP for the workshop here. Most students’ registration dates will be around May 8, but you need to check your myPalomar portal for your specific date and time. Classes fill up fast, so don’t wait!
JUNIORS: SAT/ACT Exam Registration Although the UC and CSU schools will be test blind for admission purposes for the class of 2027, some universities have this exam as an admissions requirement, and we suggest sitting for one or both of the exams. We suggest taking your first exam in the spring/summer of your junior year, and then again in the fall of your senior year. You can take a free full-length SAT practice test on Khan Academy (link) or a free full-length ACT practice test (link). Registration for the exams can be found here
(SAT - next test is May 2) and here
(ACT - next test is June 13). Reach out to your Academic Advisor if you have any questions.
WACAC College Fairs These events are FREE and a fantastic opportunity for students to explore various college options, engage with admissions representatives, and gather valuable information to aid them in their college journey.
San Diego College Fair: Date: Saturday, April 18. Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Location: Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Falcon Way, San Diego, CA 92131
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 22 Connect to Careers 8:30 am • Escondido Center for the Arts 17 spots left Please scan the QR code to sign up and pick up a permission slip with Ms. O
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
AI and Public Impact Summer Research Inspirit AI Research matches students in grades 6–12 with MIT and Stanford researchers to apply AI to research in urban planning, public policy, and civic technology. Students submit their research to academic journals and science competitions like ISEF. Applications are due April 30.
Need Volunteer Hours? ECHS Theater Department is looking for ushers for Footloose! No experience necessary — we will train you. Here is the link to sign up. Please email Mrs. McCormick at jmccormick@amhcs.org if you have any questions.
Town and Country Town and Country will meet on the following upcoming dates: April 14, April 28, and May 12 (the final T&C of the semester). This community service opportunity runs 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!
Europe Trip Mrs. Scaramuzza is planning a trip to Europe, including France, the Alps, and Germany during the summer of 2028! If you are interested in learning more, find meeting info and RSVP here. The VIRTUAL meeting is on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 p.m.
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.
