E.C.H.O. Charter School

E.C.H.O. Charter School paraprofessionals are all ready for school to begin! Welcome to our newest para Lori!

Only five days until Fall class begin. Get lots of sleep over the weekend and come ready to learn and have a great year!

Final day of training and education for E.C.H.O. Charter School teachers and staff. We are excited for the school year to begin!

E.C.H.O. Charter School is in need of Spanish-language books for our "Readers are Leaders" program. Books can be dropped off at E.C.H.O. Charter School, 101 Rocket Avenue in Echo, Monday-Thursday between 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. Thank you!

Rita and Dave are ready to drive school bus to pick up your students again this year!

E.C.H.O. Charter School teachers are staff are ready for school to begin!

As we approach the beginning of the school year, please consider a sleep schedule for your students so they are well rested and ready to learn!

Ms. Dawn is ready to cook and serve great meals for our students again this year! Monday August 26th Menu: Breakfast: Pancakes, Juice or Milk Lunch: Taco in a Bag, fruit, vegetable and Milk Enjoy!

Teachers and staff participating in in-service days this week!

Only six days until school starts! Teachers and staff are back in the building getting everything ready for our students! See you on Monday August 26th!

📚 Back to School Night & FREE Immunization Clinic! 💉 Get ready for the new school year at our Back to School Night on 8/20/24 We’re excited to announce that a Free Immunization Clinic will be available from 4-7 p.m., sponsored by Upper Sioux Community and Countryside Public Health. 📅 Date: 8/20/2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: E.C.H.O. Charter school If your student needs vaccinations, this is the perfect time to get them taken care of! Remember, students MUST be vaccinated or have a NOTARIZED Conscientious Objection form on file by the first day of school. Without this, they will not be allowed to attend classes. 🎉 BONUS: Did you miss out on getting your yearbook? Don’t worry! Yearbooks from 2022, 2023, and 2024 will be available for purchase during Back to School Night. Don’t miss your chance to grab these memories! See you there! #BackToSchool #FreeImmunizations #Yearbooks #CommunitySupport

Only 10 days until the start of the new school year! Please join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday August 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. Free will donation Hotdog Fundraiser from 4-6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

LOCKERS/BACKPACKS: - new for 2024-2025 School Year Students will not be permitted to use backpacks during the school day. They are allowed to use them to carry materials to and from school only. There is plenty of passing time to retrieve needed items from lockers between classes so getting to class on time will not pose any difficulties.

Back to School Night and IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: A free immunization clinic, sponsored by Upper Sioux Community and Countryside Public Health, will be held at Back to School Night from 4-7 p.m. Students who need vaccinations can receive them that evening. Alternatively, parents who decide not to vaccinate their student/s must have a NOTARIZED Conscientious Objection form on file by the first day of school. Students must either be vaccinated or must have a Conscientious Objection form on file or they will not be allowed to attend school.

Greetings! As the new school year begins, we would like to remind you that the new Prairie Five Prepared Meals program is available to our students and families. Please contact them at (320)269-9009 for additional information or to sign up for the program.

The E.C.H.O. Charter School student supply list is located on our website at: www.isd4026.org.

Only 12 days until the start of the new school year! Please join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday August 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. Free will donation Hotdog Fundraiser from 4-6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

We are immensely grateful to John Kestner for his generous donation to the preservation project of the E.C.H.O. Charter School archives. This contribution will assist in purchasing frames to honor his late wife, Lynn Varpness, a cherished alumna of Echo High School, Class of 1973. Lynn, who graduated as Valedictorian, was deeply involved in school life, participating in the Annuals staff, Bridge club, Cheerleading, Chorus, FHA, National Honor Society, and Pep Band. She also shone in the Junior and Senior class plays. John fondly recalls the stories Lynn shared about her vibrant days at Echo High, which continue to bring joy and inspiration. Lynn passed away on May 11, 2021, but her spirit and legacy will continue to be celebrated through this thoughtful gesture. This donation not only aids in preserving the rich history of our school but also keeps Lynn’s memory alive within the halls she once walked. Thank you, John, for supporting our efforts to honor the past and inspire future generations. Your kindness and dedication are truly appreciated.

Legacy Lives On: Sickmann Family Donates Historic Letters and Awards to E.C.H.O. Charter School** E.C.H.O. Charter School welcomed esteemed visitors Penny Sickmann Parker, Bonnie Lynn Chadwick, and Cynthia Sickmann Simms from Virginia State today, who made a special trip to donate their father's historic school memorabilia. The Sickmann sisters donated an invaluable collection of letters and award certificates belonging to their father, Hubert "Slug" Sickmann, an Echo High alumnus known for his diverse talents and contributions during his high school years. **Donations Include**: - **Baseball Letters**: 1940 and 1941 - **Declamation-Oratory Letters**: 1940 and 1941 - **Cheerleading Letters**: 1938 and 1939 - **Award Certificates**: Copies of the certificates recognizing his achievements Hubert "Slug" Sickmann was a multifaceted student who excelled in sports, oratory, and cheerleading, graduating in 1942. The letters and certificates donated by his daughters provide a glimpse into his exemplary high school career. After presenting the donations, Penny, Bonnie, and Cynthia were taken on a tour of E.C.H.O. Charter School. They walked the same halls their father did, reminiscing and connecting with the school’s storied past. The E.C.H.O. community is deeply honored by the Sickmann family's generous donation, which will help preserve and celebrate the legacy of Hubert "Slug" Sickmann for generations to come. This significant contribution enriches the historical tapestry of E.C.H.O. Charter School, ensuring that the accomplishments of its past students continue to inspire and motivate future generations.

Help Us Preserve Our School's History! Hello E.C.H.O. Charter School Community, We need your help! We've recently uncovered a treasure trove of class pictures dating back decades. These photos are a vital part of our school's history, but unfortunately, many of them need help. Some pictures have no frames at all, others have frames without the glass, and several have broken glass. Our goal is to protect these precious memories from further damage and to adorn our school halls with these photos to honor the students who came before us. To do this, we need frames in various sizes to fit the pictures properly. The most popular sizes are: - 23x20 - 30x24 - 24x21 - 16x20 - 35x28 We also need one frame each for the following sizes: - 19x20 - 28x22 - 25x22 - 31x25 - 32x20 Your donations of frames in these sizes, or financial contributions to help us get custom frames made, would be greatly appreciated. Together, we can preserve our school's rich history and create a beautiful tribute to the alumni of E.C.H.O. Charter School. If you would like to donate or contribute, please reach out directly to our school office. Thank you for your support! Best regards, E.C.H.O. Charter School