Edgecombe County Public Schools

Attention Parents and Guardians: Don't forget that 7th and 12th graders need updated immunizations before the new school year! Check out the flyer for details. Let's keep our students healthy and ready to learn!

Our dedicated school-based Bookkeepers/Office Managers are hard at work at a district training session today, ensuring everything is set for a smooth and successful new school year! Thank you for your commitment to keeping our schools running efficiently.

Superintendent Dr. Andy Bryan warmly welcomed new teachers at today's New Teacher Orientation at W.A. Pattillo Middle School! We're excited to have these talented educators join our school district and look forward to an amazing year ahead. Welcome to the ECPS family!

ECPS has a brand new app! Stay connected with important announcements and all the latest happenings! Download it now and keep your family in the loop!

Happy First Day of School to Edgecombe Early College High School and Edge Academy of Health Sciences! Here's to fresh starts, new opportunities, and a fantastic school year ahead! Welcome back, everyone!

It is almost back-to-school time! The first day of school for our traditional schools is Monday, August 26, 2024. Our Early College Students return to school tomorrow! Please visit our Back-to-School page linked below for more information, such as school supply lists, bell schedules, and calendars. Please continue to check back for updates! https://www.ecps.us/o/ecs/page/back-to-school

Phillips Middle School Principal Quarry Williams (pictured right) recently served as a moderator for a session titled "Mental Health in Education" at the Hunt Institute State Policy Fellows Conference. During this session, he addressed the mental health challenges faced by students and emphasized the crucial role school leaders play in enhancing the support for students' mental health and well-being. The Hunt Institute State Policy Fellows is a bipartisan group of local leaders, including county commissioners, school board members, mayors, and other community leaders who have shown the potential to be effective, and equity-minded education policymakers.

🎉 A big shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Tarboro! 🎉 Today, SouthWest Edgecombe High School Senior Aerospace Science and JROTC Instructor Sgt. Willie Lester had the honor of speaking at their meeting about the school's JROTC program. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share the wonderful things our students are achieving. A special thank you to the Rotary Club of Tarboro for their generous donation of $2000 to both SouthWest Edgecombe High School and Tarboro High School's JROTC programs. Your support is instrumental in helping our cadets thrive and succeed. THANK YOU for believing in our students and investing in their future. Together, we are making a difference! Lester, center, is pictured with Rotary Club members Sammy Anderson, Tina Parker, Greg Sessoms (President), and Chad Hinton.

We are excited to welcome our students, parents, teachers, and staff back for the 2024-25 school year! To help you stay informed and prepared, we've launched our Back-to-School page on our district website. This page is your go-to resource for all the essential information you need, including calendars, supply lists, bell schedules, and more! First Day of School Early Colleges - Thursday, August 1 Traditional Schools - Monday, August 26 Open House Early Colleges - Tuesday, July 30 (2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Traditional Schools - Thursday, August 22 (4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Visit the Back-to-School page here - https://www.ecps.us/o/ecs/page/back-to-school Let's make this school year the best one yet!

ECPS is excited to continue the Federal USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2024-2025 school year! Through CEP, 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 student will be able to receive breakfast and lunch, at school, without cost!

Time to meet the new principal of Phillips Middle School!

Due to potential weather concerns, all ECPS summer camps will be dismissing early today at 1:45 PM out of an abundance of caution. Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

The Edgecombe County Health Department is hosting a series of immunization clinics to ensure the health and safety of our students and community. These clinics provide an easy and convenient way for students to receive their required vaccinations before the school year begins.

Our dedicated ECPS principals, assistant principals, and other district leaders are hard at work today planning an amazing school year ahead! Today’s meeting has been filled with collaboration, innovative ideas, and a shared commitment to making this year the best one yet for our students and staff. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things that are in store! Here’s to a fantastic 2024-2025 school year!

We are excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Quarry Williams as the new Principal of Phillips Middle School. Mr. Williams brings over 12 years of dedicated educational experience and is a visionary leader with a genuine passion for fostering high student achievement. Most recently, Mr. Williams served as the Coordinator of Connections Learning Academy, ECPS’s Alternative Learning Program. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Principal at Nashville Elementary School, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to student success. Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Wesleyan, a Master of Education in School Counseling from Salem College, and a License in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. We are confident that Mr. Williams's innovative approach and unwavering commitment will greatly benefit the Phillips community. "I am excited about this opportunity, and I am looking forward to building positive connections with all the families, staff, and community partners at Phillips Middle School. With a focus on the student's well-being and growth, my goal is to help every student reach their best and fullest potential," said Williams. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Quarry Williams to Phillips Middle School!

Attention Baskerville Elementary School & Parker Middle School families - visit the schools tomorrow to meet the new principals and assistant principals!

Is your 2nd or 3rd grader attending our Read to Achieve Summer Camp? Open House is tonight, Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Read to Achieve Sites are Coker-Wimberly Elementary School, Carver Elementary School., and Stocks Elementary School. RTA camp will start Wednesday, July 10 and continue through July 30. Coker-Wimberly Elementary School will also include students from Baskerville Elementary School, D.S. Johnson Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Stocks Elementary School will also include Martin Millennium Academy and Princeville Elementary School students. GW Carver Elementary will include G.W. Bulluck Elementary School students.

We have launched a new app to keep you connected and informed. Download now for instant updates, easy access to resources, and so much more!

We wish our students, families, staff, and community a safe and joyous Independence Day filled with fun, laughter, and fireworks!

Attention J.W. Parker Middle School families - a special message from Principal Saunders!