Essex County Public Schools
Pathways to Excellence
The EHS Drones Class/Team would like to invite you to its annual "Drone Family Night and Naming Ceremony" on Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 PM in the EHS Library. You'll get to meet with EHS Families and watch the students:
- Get their Recreational License
- Get their "Wings Pinned On"
- Receive their "Call Sign"
- and demonstrate some "light flying activities".
- Get their Recreational License
- Get their "Wings Pinned On"
- Receive their "Call Sign"
- and demonstrate some "light flying activities".
Due to the ongoing water main break issue from yesterday, leaving Tappahannock Elementary School, the School Board Office, and the surrounding residential area without water, Essex County Public Schools will be closed today. Lunch will be available for pickup at James Cary Intermediate School at noon today on a first-come first-serve basis. All 12-month employees may telework or use liberal leave today. We will provide an update as soon as water service has been restored.
What a great PD led by Eric Rhodes with CTLG!!! Our science scores about to go through the roof at JCIS!!! Let's go!! I enjoyed being a part of the PD with the team!!💜💛.
ECPS welcomed Governor Abigail Spanberger and the Secretary of Education at JCIS today!! They both took time to greet staff, spend quality time in a Q&A with a group of teachers, and enjoyed time answering questions and talking to students in numerous classrooms! The cheerleaders and SCA officers were highlights of this visit, and it was led by Principal Dr. Dana Hawes and Interim Superintendent Mrs. Pam Bell! Local news media and members of the local sheriff's department and police were inspired to support this effort. What a memorable day for JCIS students and for ECPS!
Interim Superintendent, Mrs. Pam Bell, facilitated and launched the “All In for Essex” collaboration with Essex County Public Schools and the Essex Rotary on Thursday, August 13th. The collaboration involves supporting ECPS students through college/career awareness events, increasing community pride/connection/visibility of ECPS in local businesses, recognizing and incentivizing students/staff, and more!! With all three ECPS principals present, at least one new initiative was launched at each school through the Rotary’s commitment! 🎉
The Essex County School Board will be holding a Special Called meeting on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.. in the Essex County School Board Office Complex.
We love our children in ECPS!!!! Team members were at Walmart to "Fill the Bus" to support our students!! Such a fun group and such a caring community!! Thanks Primus Bank for partnering with Essex County Public Schools!!
Convocation kicked off with such spirit yesterday! Staff walked the red carpet, enjoyed awesome food, participated in dance contests, schools/depts competed for the "best skit", cheerleaders brought the energy, the student panel was the heart of the day, and Supt. Bell set the tone with the message "Lead. Love. Learn!", and the ECPS teams are ready for our students!! This will be their best year yet!
EHS Open House - August 6th, Thursday, 3 pm - 6 pm
Required Immunization Clinic
For Rising 7th Grade Students & High School Seniors
For Rising 7th Grade Students & High School Seniors
Upcoming Events!
We're Hiring!
Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
Join us! We are seeking candidates who are serious about educating our students! If not you...then who?
Congrats to 2 of our retirees!!!
Angela Gross -27 years with ECPS
Clarence Morris - 17 years with ECPS
Angela Gross -27 years with ECPS
Clarence Morris - 17 years with ECPS
Dream Team Meetup Q&A Sign-up
Please complete this form if you would like to sign up to ask a question, share a comment, offer a suggestion, or express a feeling (positive or negative) during the Q&A portion of the Meetup.
Signing up in advance is optional—you will still have the opportunity to ask questions and participate during the session even if you do not complete this form beforehand.
https://forms.gle/oWdiYga2RdGgSNHk8
Please complete this form if you would like to sign up to ask a question, share a comment, offer a suggestion, or express a feeling (positive or negative) during the Q&A portion of the Meetup.
Signing up in advance is optional—you will still have the opportunity to ask questions and participate during the session even if you do not complete this form beforehand.
https://forms.gle/oWdiYga2RdGgSNHk8
The Dream Team Meetup
Session 1 - June 30th @ 6 pm Essex High School Auditorium - ECPS Faculty & Staff
Session 2 - July 1st @ 6 pm Essex High School Auditorium - Students, Families, & Community Partners
The Essex County School Board will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex County School Board Office.
Superintendent's Performance Survey - The purpose of this survey is to provide you with an opportunity to offer feedback on the superintendent’s performance based on your knowledge and experience to date. While we recognize that significant work remains, the information gathered will be valuable and used to support ongoing improvement efforts, especially in light of the unique circumstances surrounding this school year.
https://forms.gle/TrvhYa5AzLAP4eYHA
Smile Virginia Mobile Dentists Coming to ECPS Mar. 20!
Mark your calendars for March 20! The Smile Virginia Mobile Dentists will be on-site at Essex High School, providing services for ECPS scholars who are pre-registered.
ESSENTIALS TO KNOW:
What: Dental services for ECPS scholars
• Scholars covered by Medicaid or Virginia FAMIS will receive dental services at no cost.
• Private insurance and self-pay options will also be available.
When: Mar. 20, during school hours. Pre-registration is required.
Where: Essex High School, 833 High School Circle, Tappahannock
IMPORTANT EXTRAS (Please Read!):
• Park in the visitor parking lot near the commons entrance.
• Enter through the main office. Check-in is required.
• A photo ID is required for entry into the school.
• Parent/guardian must remain on-site the entire time. No drop-offs.
• Pre-registration is MANDATORY to receive services. No exceptions. Register before Mar. 20; registration on the "day of" will NOT be available. Only pre-registered students will be eligible for services.
Families unable to register online can complete a paper registration form in the main office of Essex High School before Mar. 20.
• Transportation for TES and JCIS scholars to and from the high school will need to be provided by families
Smile Virginia Registration Link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/37229_sch
More event/registration details, along with dental health resources, are available in the included flyers.
