As you prepare for the upcoming school year, the Minnesota Department of Revenue would like your help informing families about two state programs: the Minnesota K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. Many families do not know about, or take advantage of, these valuable tax benefits. What should families... READ MORE >
Back to school night will be held on August 22nd 2019 from 4 PM - 7 PM. We will also have an open house for prospective families. READ MORE >
Sometimes the most interesting people drop by! A few Echo High School-ites might remember Clyde Slocum, who stopped by to visit his old school this week. Approaching his ninth decade, Clyde shared many happy memories of his time here. Prior to being students here, the fierce Slocum boys beat the then indefatigable Echo Rockets boys... READ MORE >
ECHO Charter is now enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year! Here is what parents are saying about us*-- “Small classes, fewer cliques, everybody gets to play when it comes to sports.” “A place where everyone can fit in and be accepted.” “Accepting, intelligent educators who are concerned about children overall.” ... READ MORE >
The school board meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 16. READ MORE >
Kids and parents of ECHO Charter! See the attached article to access the FREE Math vs. Zombies game! These lessons, including Math vs. Zombies, are free for teachers and students all summer long. ... READ MORE >
ECHO Charter School is hiring a receptionist.Duties: Friendly & informative first contact for students, families and other visitors. Answer phones, make copies, other duties as assigned.Please contact Kristi at 507-925-4143 for more information. READ MORE >
Stingers Baseball Events Sensory-Friendly Event Featuring Northwoods League Stingers Baseball Players WHO: Children, Teens, Young Adults and their Families with Health Challenges: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Sensory Issues, Developmental Delays, Syndromes & Disabilities. ... READ MORE >
Help wanted:Full-time 7-12 English teacherFull-time K-12 Phyed teacherFull-time K-12 Music teacherFull-time Elementary teacherBus driversSubstitute teachers and paraprofessionalsFor more information please contact Kristi at 507-925-4143. READ MORE >
We are seeking volunteers at ECS for the library, reading to elementary classes, planning, cleaning, painting and help in any other parts of the building as needed. If you would be interested in helping out please contact Kristi at 507-925-4143.Remember, it takes a community to build a Community School. READ MORE >
To ECHO Charter School Parents and Guardians:Impossible! The year has almost come to an end! Seniors will be making their way across the stage on May 24, juniors will be nervously looking at next year and planning for college, sixth graders will be wondering how junior high classes are to be...To end the year on a high note, we've scheduled a few field trips so the... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Science Museum will be on site on Wednesday, May 8, for Science in the Classroom! Grades K-6 will do experiments and learn all about science! This is the second half of our Science Museum sleepover program that the kids enjoyed in March! Parents--feel free to come watch. Call the school for more information. READ MORE >
We are looking for parents who would be willing to chaperone Dakota Historical/Cultural field trips. As of right now we have two field trips set up. We are in search of 4 parent volunteers. Please call the school if you would be willing to help out. READ MORE >
The Science Fair will be held on Monday, April 29th. It will begin at 1 PM and end at 3:45 PM. READ MORE >
Board Elections 7am-7pm & Annual Parent Meeting, Thursday, April 4, 6:00 p.m. READ MORE >
ECHO Charter School is in the process of applying for the After School Program/Summer Program grant money to continue into next school year. If you could please take the time to complete the following survey we would appreciate it. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H52DWDR Questions? Contact Melanie Kurtz READ MORE >
Prom will be held on May 3rd, 2019. This years theme is Carnival. Grand march will be at 6:30 PM and the dance will be from 7 PM - 11 PM. It is $25 per person. READ MORE >
Spring break will be from April 18th to April 22nd. READ MORE >
We are monitoring flood conditions in the event we need to alter bus routes due to road closures. If this should happen, we will send out a Remind and post information on the website. READ MORE >
On April 4th Echo Charter School will be holding board elections from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Along with the elections there will be an annual parent meeting starting at 6:00 PM. The Butter Braid fundraiser will begin on March 26th and will end on April 9th. READ MORE >
MCA testing will begin on March 18th. Each day it is held, the testing will start at 8:30 AM. Make up days will be available. March 18thReading: 10th GradeApril 1stScience: 10th & 11th GradeMarch 19thReading: 8th GradeApril 2ndScience: 8th GradeMarch 20thReading: 7th GradeApril 3rdScience: 5th GradeMarch 21stReading: 6th GradeApril 4, 5, 8 Make up daysMarch... READ MORE >
Echo Charter School will be holding a Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 1 - 7 PM. You can find a flier by using this URL: https://5il.co/6qc2 READ MORE >
On March 7th - 8th there will be a sleepover at the Science Museum of Minnesota for grades 3-6. READ MORE >
Play practice has begun in earnest for the school's Dinner Theatre production of, "Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine." Thespians will perform on April 5-6. Tickets are $15. READ MORE >
Echo Charter School is having a community Christmas caroling program. It will be held on Monday, December 17 at 7 PM. There will be treats available for goodwill donations. READ MORE >
The Accuplacer test will be held on Wednesday Nov. 14 @ 8:30 a.m. Students in grades 10-12 can sign up. Must be signed up by Nov. 13. Must bring social security card. READ MORE >
I think I’m gonna start with the amount of flexibility from most of the teachers and staff. I’m a little smarter than my classmates, so in math, the teacher put me on a more advanced book to work out of. I also like that everyone knows everyone. I can socialize easily with people that are years younger and years older than me. I feel like I can finally be me. At my... READ MORE >
It’s official! ECHO Charter School has the #2 21st Century After-School Program in the State! At a recent meeting of the 21st Century leadership, ECHO Charter was notified that it had the #2 After School Program in Cohorts 6 and 7, which are funded through 21st Century Program funds. This is a big deal and one of which we should be very proud! The ranking means... READ MORE >
ECHO Charter Elementary Students Get a Lesson in Fire Safety… and Halloween! ECHO Charter students have had a busy fall doing lots of fun things, not the least of which was an inflamed afternoon at the Echo Fire Hall, complete with tours of the engines and lots of interesting information about how to be fire-safe. Students also hosted their annual... READ MORE >
“Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated” Helen Blue-Redner, Director, ECHO Charter School I always try to ignore rumors; I follow the dictum that one doesn’t answer a question until the question has been asked. However, it’s time to put some things to rest. ECHO Charter School is NOT CLOSING. Declining student enrollment, not unlike other local... READ MORE >
Parent Letter, October 9, 2018 Greetings, Parents and Guardians of ECHO Charter Students! Hard to believe, but it’s October and Halloween events are right around the corner! October marks not only my favorite holiday, but more importantly, it marks Anti-Bullying Awareness Month at schools across the country. This morning, students, teachers,... READ MORE >
Zuzu African Acrobats Perform at ECHO Charter SchoolThunderous applause echoed through the ECHO Charter School gymnasium for a full hour asstudents, staff, and families “ooh’d and aah’d” their way through the performance of the ZuzuAfrican Acrobats. The Zuzu troupe, which hails from Mombasa, Kenya, has performed athundreds of schools across the nation and appeared... READ MORE >
Calling all parents/guardians of American Indian Students at ECHO Charter School! ECHO Charter School will be receiving Indian Education funding this year for the first time in the school's history and are seeking parents/guardians to serve on our Indian Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Please call or text Helen Blue-Redner if you are interested! (Call:... READ MORE >
Join us! WHO: YOU & Workplace Representatives from throughout Southwest Minnesota WHAT: Campaign Kick-Off Event WHEN: Wednesday, September 12th from 3:30pm-4:30pm WHERE: Marshall-Lyon County Library WHY: Because Southwest Minnesota ROCKS! There will be… * New tools, resources, materials and ideas! * Door... READ MORE >
August 22, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians: Greetings from ECHO Charter School on our first day of school! The students convened this morning for our 2018 Convocation to talk about traditions that have come to be hallmarks here: kindness, consideration, inclusion, and striving. We also talked about the “10,000-hour” rule, in... READ MORE >
ECHO Charter School is now enrolling! Call 507-925-4143 for information! READ MORE >
Echo School Board August Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 15th @ 6:00pm in the Library. READ MORE >
Note from the Director If you have been following the news, you will know that this Wednesday, March 14, marks the one-month anniversary of the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman High School in Florida. While there is a national movement to acknowledge the tragic events by staging walk-outs across in schools across the country, what I am proposing moves... READ MORE >
FAFSA night will be held on Monday, March 26 at 6:00 in the computer lab. Parents and students will be signing up for an FSA ID (if you don’t already have one) and should bring tax returns either from 2017 or 2016. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a must for financial aid for colleges. READ MORE >
High school will be taking the ACT test on Feb 27, 2018. If anyone has any questions, call 507-925-4143 or email Helen Blue-Redner at HBlue.Redner@echo.charter.k12.mn.us. READ MORE >
Attention parents/students, quarter 3 midterm is on February 6th. Students with failing grades in one or more core courses may be ineligible to participate in team sports according to the 2017, 2018 student handbook. READ MORE >
Check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHxTo2F9IFuIf7B4DIbbyg READ MORE >
Director’s Column: January, 2018Welcome to winter! We have now successfully navigated through the first semester with new teachers, students, and staff members are experiencing the smooth “hum” of completing assignments, asking questions and actively learning, playing sports, and participating in After School Program! Every parent wants his or her student to... READ MORE >
Helen Blue-Redner, a graduate of both Princeton and Harvard Universities and 7-12 Science teacher at ECHO Charter School, has been named the school’s new Director. After substitute teaching for a year at the school and teaching 7-12 Science the following year, Blue-Redner readily accepted the offer to lead the school. “Having the chance to put into practical use... READ MORE >
Most people get over the flu, but it can interrupt your life. The flu can be dangerous for the very old or the very young, so they need to be careful if they come down with it. This English language show talks in some detail about the seasonal flu, ways to prevent catching the flu, and what to do if you do get sick. ECHO | Preventing Seasonal Flu | English READ MORE >
In an emergency, ECHO will work with public officials to provide you and your family with the information that you need to stay healthy and safe in multiple languages. In the event of a public health or safety crisis: Call ECHO Phone 1-888-883-8831 (toll free within Minnesota). ECHO Phone will provide background on the situation as well as instructions on how to... READ MORE >
Please sign-up at the ECHO School. Interested Trap Team Athlete's eligibility is the following:1. You need to be in grade 6-12 (must be 12-years of age before the end of registration), AND2. Possesses a firearm safety certificate, AND3. Meet school curricular activity eligibility requirements. * YME Students are also allowed to join the ECHO Charter Team but you... READ MORE >