ECHOLS COUNTY SCHOOLS
VISION STATEMENT
To be a school system that develops independent, responsible, lifelong learners.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Echols County Schools System is to provide an excellent education for all students.

Local Educational Agency (LEA) Annual Report Card
Echols County Schools link to Report Card
NOTICE to PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

MASK MANDATE
For Riding a School Bus
Read information at links below
Security Directive 1582/84-21-01
ECSD Bus Mask Mandate
CDC Mask Order
Annual Title I Survey
Please review documents below
BEFORE taking the survey
9-12 Parent Involvement Policy
9-12 School Improvement Plan
District CNA
District Parent Involvement Policy
Elem_MS Parent Compact
K-8 CNA
K-8 Parent Involvement Policy
K-8 School Improvement Plan
PUBLIC NOTICE:
- Substitute lunchroom workers
Please contact Missy Pittman at the BOE
229-559-5734 if you are interested.
http://www.gadoe.org/Finance-and-Business-Operations/Financial-Review/Pages/School-System-Financial-Information.aspx
"Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart"
Tip sheets on how to protect yourself from online threats
Identity Theft and Internet Scams
Online Privacy

2020-2021 Yearlong Calendar
FY21 Back to School
Link to Reopening Presentation
Link to ECS Reopening Plan
STATE LAUNCHES INTERNET SPEEDTEST PILOT FOR SCHOOLS
The Governor’s Office has announced a Statewide initiative to map wireless carriers in support of education. The goal is to draw a clear picture of what wireless access really looks like in our State by creating maps to assist with decision making. We ask that you help spread the word about this effort and encourage your students, parents, staff and the public in your areas to participate. The link to the press release is on the Governor's website and information that you can use to spread the word.
Link to speed test www.speedtest.net


FREE Public WiFi for Georgians Link

Governor's Directive Effective March 26 2020
Per Governor's Directive at this Link
Link to Superintendent's Notice Letter
Link to Open Education Resources for Teachers & Students
Link to FREE Resources for Parent to Use with Students
Link to Educational Resources
CLEVER is available for Teachers and Students on School Home Pages
Link to GA Home Classroom Information
Link to GPB Online Resources
Link to coastal Plains RESA Wraparound COVID-19 Resource List
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Dual Enrollment Brochure for Families
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information
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NOTICE TO PARENTS!!!!
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, before starting the
2020-2021 school year, all students entering or transferring into
eleventh grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4),
unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection of the brain and spinal cord fluid.
Meningitis Vaccine Parent Letter
Click this link for important vaccination requirements - English!!
Click this link for important vaccination requirements - Spanish!!
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Information on Dual Enrollment
GSFC’s “How to apply for Dual Enrollment” video…
https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/dual-enrollment/
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The district is committed to securing student data and informing parents of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and privacy Act (FERPA) and the Student Data privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency Act of Georgia. Policy JRA also establishes a process for making student data privacy complaints.
Policies JR and JRA are linked below (see eBoard on district website for these and other policies).
· FERPA Directory Information and Parent Rights
· ECBOE JR and JRA Policies and JRA-E(1)/JRA-E(2) Complaint Forms
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OPEN RECORDS NOTICE
Records of the Echols County Schools are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.
All written requests for public records made pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Title 50, Article 4, Chapter 18 must be sent to the Open Records Officer, Mrs. Kelly Wicks, at Echols County Board of Education, 216 Hwy 129 North, Statenville, GA 31648 or to kelly.wicks@echols.k12.ga.us.
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BOE meeting dates
are located in the
Calendar section.