The school calendar for traditional schools for next school year was recently approved by our Board of Education. A printable version of the calendar can be found on our website here - https://tinyurl.com/mry383zd
Due to a statewide testing outage, the ACT exam scheduled for today, March 11, could not be completed at some of our high schools. We understand this may be frustrating and appreciate your patience as we await further guidance.
Please note that all ECPS schools are at different stages of testing. Schools that successfully administered the test will not need to reschedule, while those schools affected will communicate make-up testing plans if necessary.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Edgecombe County Public Schools is excited to announce Preschool Application & Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year!
Our elementary school teams put their reading skills to the test in an exciting Battle of the Books competition earlier this week! From teamwork to literary knowledge, these students showed off their dedication and love for reading.
1st place - Stocks Elementary School
2nd place - Martin Millennium Academy
3rd place - GW Carver Elementary
Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and enthusiasm!
📢 Reminder to ECPS Families! 📢
This Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7, are Teacher Planning Days—which means no school for students!
🎉👏 Attendance Matters! 👏🎉
A huge shoutout to our February Attendance Champions! These three schools showed the greatest increase in their overall attendance percentages this month:
📚✨ Fairview Elementary School
📚✨ Phillips Middle
📚✨ Edge Academy Of Health Sciences
Showing up every day makes a difference! Good attendance helps students stay on track, build strong habits, and achieve academic success. Let’s keep up the great work, ECPS—because every day counts!
This week, members of our ECPS Child Nutrition Department—Director Ruth McDowell (center), Child Nutrition Specialist Sydra Pettaway (right), and Child Nutrition Program Assistant Samantha Arrington (left)— attended the NC Child Hunger Conference in Chapel Hill.
They connected with experts and learned new strategies to ensure our students have access to nutritious meals every day. Thank you for your dedication to fighting child hunger in our schools!
The ECPS Board of Education proudly recognized generous donors who are making a countywide middle school band and chorus program a reality!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Rev. Stephen Mazingo & Calvary Episcopal Church, Alice & Bob Cassanova, and the Lloyd Owens Endowment for the Arts through the North Carolina Community Foundation for their commitment to music education.
Music enriches students' lives—enhancing creativity, teamwork, confidence, and academic success. Thanks to these donations, our students will have the opportunity to explore their talents and experience the joy of music!
This morning, North Edgecombe High School Principal, Mr. Roderick Tillery, Sr., had the honor of speaking at the Communities in Schools (CIS) annual "Have a Heart" Breakfast at Nash Community College. He shared the incredible impact CIS is making at North Edgecombe and how their support is changing lives.
Pictured with Mr. Tillery are Jill Cox, President & CEO of Communities in Schools of North Carolina, Dr. Chanda Battle, ECPS Director of Student Support Services, Shenika Harper, CIS Student Support Specialist, and Dr. Andy Bryan, ECPS Superintendent.
Thank you to Communities in Schools for your dedication to empowering students and strengthening our schools!
Today, we celebrate the love, kindness, and community that make our schools so special. Whether it’s the dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, or the support of our families, we are grateful for each and every one of you.
Take a moment to spread kindness, share a smile, and remind someone how much they mean to you!
Student voices matter! Superintendent Dr. Andy Bryan met with our Student Advisory Group at Tarboro High School today to hear their insights, ideas, and perspectives. We’re proud to partner with our students to shape the future of ECPS!
February is Love the Bus Month - a special time to recognize our school transportation employees!
In addition to having the very best bus drivers, we also have a fantastic bus garage staff. They are the awesome team that keeps our buses safe and well-maintained! We appreciate their commitment to safe and efficient transportation for our students!
Mark your calendar for this exciting event!
-Special presentation (details to be revealed in the coming weeks!)
-Giveaways for attendees
-Light refreshments for everyone to enjoy
The ECPS Calendar Committee has developed a proposed calendar for traditional schools for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. We invite you to review the proposed calendar and share any feedback or suggestions by Thursday, February 27, 2025.
You can view the proposed calendar & survey here - https://www.ecps.us/o/ecs/page/calendar-survey
Following the feedback period, the final recommended calendar will be presented to the Board of Education for approval on March 10, 2025.
We value your input and appreciate your participation in this process!
Reminder: Next Monday is a Staff Planning Day —No School for Students!
Celebrating Our Board of Education!
As January comes to an end, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our dedicated Edgecombe County Board of Education during School Board Appreciation Month!
Our board members work tirelessly to shape the future of our students, support our educators, and strengthen our schools. Their leadership and commitment ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education.
Join us in thanking our Board of Education for their hard work and passion for education!
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all schools & offices will be closed on Monday.
During Monday evening’s School Board Meeting, our dedicated School Resource Officers (SROs) from the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office were recognized for their commitment to keeping our students, staff, and schools safe. Our SROs play a vital role in building positive relationships, fostering safe learning environments, and serving as trusted mentors within our school communities.
We are grateful for their partnership and service! Thank you to our SROs for making a difference every day in Edgecombe County Public Schools!
Edgecombe County Public Schools has been notified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) of a statewide cybersecurity incident affecting student and staff data stored in PowerSchool, a Student Information System we used in previous school years. PowerSchool has confirmed that the threat has been contained. We are actively working with the NCDPI and PowerSchool to determine which data fields were involved and identify any necessary next steps. In the coming days, impacted students and staff will be notified. NCDPI has assured us that there was no action Edgecombe County Public Schools could have taken to prevent this incident, and we remain committed to taking all necessary precautions to protect the security of student and staff information
Congratulations to the ECPS Employee of the Month for January—Dr. Bryan Ruffin, English/Language Arts teacher from Phillips Middle School.
Dr. Ruffin’s exceptional dedication and leadership make him a vital part of the Phillips community. He plays a key role on both the Instructional Leadership Team and the School Improvement Team, where his collaborative spirit and innovative thinking guide the school’s success.
As a mentor to new teachers, he provides invaluable guidance and encouragement, helping to foster a culture of learning and professional growth. His positive attitude and enthusiasm are contagious, motivating students and colleagues alike.
Congratulations, Dr. Ruffin, and thank you for your outstanding contributions to Phillips Middle School and your students!
He is pictured with Board Chair Dr. Evelyn Wilson and Superintendent Dr. Andy Bryan.
Special thanks to Greg Sessoms State Farm for sponsoring this award!
