Dear Valued Community Stakeholders, Please review the proposed budget for the 2026–27 school year at your earliest convenience. On Monday, May 11, at 5 pm (prior to the School Bo...

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 rec...

Ms. Ashley Shelton is a dedicated and passionate educator committed to promoting equity and excellence in special education within public schools. A proud graduate of Essex County ...

Parent-Teacher Conference Day is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. Scheduling details will be available soon.

Michael B. Williams, a proud native of East Orange, New Jersey, began his career in exceptional education in 2011 as a teacher at Lucille M. Brown Middle School in Richmond, Vi...

JCIS Open House August 6th, 2025, 4 PM-7 PM

TES Open House August 7th, 2025, 5 PM-7 PM

We are proud to welcome our new administrative team to Essex County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year! Please join us in congratulating and supporting the newest leader...

This week, we are proud to honor our amazing school counselors during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 Our counselors play a vital role in supporting our students academically, ...

Today, we celebrate the incredible work of Mr. Pierce, the principal of James H. Cary Intermediate School. Known for his positive relationships with students and faculty, Mr. Pier...

We are proud to recognize Mr. Gross, an Essex native and proud graduate of Essex High School, for his exceptional leadership as the principal of Essex High School. With deep ties ...

We are honored to recognize Dr. Daniels for her outstanding leadership and dedication as principal. With years of experience and a passion for education, Dr. Daniels has made it h...

Recently, mentor and new teachers at James Cary Intermediate School gathered for a lively and colorful "Sip and Paint" party in the school’s library. The event, featuring non-alc...

ECPS is updating the School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding and is seeking feedback. Under the Code of Virginia at § 22.1-280.2:3 each school board shall provide noti...

Doranda Scott is a highly accomplished and innovative educator with more than 20 years in the field of education in both Maryland and Virginia public schools. Her profound impact ...

On August 5, 2024, Essex County Public Schools gathered for a memorable convocation to start our school year on the right foot! We proudly recognized and welcomed our new teachers...

Jamie Segar, a 10th grader at Essex High School, attended the prestigious Summer Media Institute (SMI) 2024, held from June 23 to 28 at the University of Florida. CJC’s Summer Med...

Makenna Gartner and D'Ajah Kelly attended the Middle Peninsula Summer Regional Governor’s School (MPSRGS), themed "Touching Tomorrow Today," held from June 24-28, 2024. The progra...

Zara Godwin attended the Middle Peninsula Summer Regional Governor’s School (MPSRGS), themed "Touching Tomorrow Today," held from June 24-28, 2024. The program serves gifted stude...

Caroline Bacon attended the Middle Peninsula Summer Regional Governor’s School (MPSRGS), themed "Touching Tomorrow Today," held from June 24-28, 2024. The program serves gifted st...