Let's get ready for EHS homecoming!!! The rivalry between Essex HS & Rappahannock HS is on...and it started with the superintendents today during a superintendent's meeting!!! Supt Bell (EHS)and Supt Strong (RHS) exchanged some fierce faces and body language...but it only lasted 10 seconds!!! 🤣🤣. Let the games begin and may all attendees from both sides enjoy the rivalry with the best sportsmanship...just like the two superintendents! 💜💛/❤️🤍

There are a few more All In For Essex swag items available!!! Order now! We must have a "purple take over " at homecoming 2026! 💜💛

Here are your EHS Homecoming docs to keep you informed. Register to participate in the parade, wear your purple and gold, and join us for homecoming festivities!! Let's go, Trojans!!💜💛

🌟🏆 September Students of the Month! 🏆🌟

Another month, another group of amazing students making waves at TES! 🌊💜💛

These outstanding Rockfish have been shining bright through their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication to being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! 📚✨

We're so proud of the example they're setting for their classmates. Keep up the great work, and continue making waves throughout the school year! 🥳👏

🎉 Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! 🎉

BE KIND💜💛

We are ALL IN FOR ESSEX because our students are worth it!! We are more than proud of our ECPS students!!💜💛🎉🙌🏼

Celebrating and honoring our Essex County Public Schools Principals during Principal's' Month...and always! 💜💛

Your Voice Matters.
We want to hear from you.
We want to include you.
Play a role in what Special Education looks like in Essex County.
Consider joining the Special Education Advisory Committee.

Get excited - Homecoming is almost here! Here’s the event lineup: 📣 Homecoming Parade Friday, October 16 at 5:00 PM 🎉 Tailgate Friday, October 16, around 6:00 PM 🏈 Homecoming Game Friday, October 16 at 7:00 PM Essex Trojans vs. Rappahannock Raiders ✨ Night in Paris Homecoming Dance (EHS students and approved guests) Saturday, October 17 from 7:00–11:00 PM Essex High School Gym More details coming soon. Show Up. Rep Essex. Go All In.

Last chance to order your ALL IN FOR ESSEX swag before homecoming, which is October 17!! Be sure to purchase your yard sign and show your ECPS pride!!💜💛

The clock is ticking! ALL IN FOR ESSEX merchandise pre-orders close September 30. If you want your gear in time for Homecoming week, order now. 👉 https://repyourcause.com/essexva

There’s more than one way to go ALL IN FOR ESSEX. Whether you’re representing the Trojans, showing your community pride, or getting the whole family ready for Homecoming, there’s an option for you. Every purchase helps support Essex County Public Schools. 🛍️ Preorder deadline: September 30 👉 Shop here: https://repyourcause.com/essexva Rep Essex. Support ECPS.

What a wonderful time with families at the TES Family Literacy night! The activities were engaging, parents and children practiced together, and teachers' were glowing with pride and excitement! Great job, TES team, for the extra efforts witnessed last night!

Greetings TES Community,

We are excited to welcome our scholars and families to TES Literacy Night this evening! Our team has prepared an engaging night of literacy activities designed to promote reading, learning, and family involvement.

Please see the schedule and flow for this evening:
6:00–6:10 p.m. – Welcome & Arrival: Families will receive a Literacy Night Passport identifying the activities and spaces to visit throughout the evening.

Literacy Stations: Each station will last approximately 15–20 minutes. As you make your way through the evening, be sure to complete the three passport stops:
Classroom/Grade-Level Station: Receive an initial

Cafeteria Station: Complete the reading comprehension activity and receive a sticker

Book Fair: Visit the Book Fair and receive a stamp
Help Us Keep Things Flowing: To minimize long lines at the Book Fair, we encourage families to visit the stations throughout the building and complete each portion of the passport.

Complete Your Passport & Receive Books! 📚: Once your passport is complete with your initial, sticker, and stamp, scholars will receive books to take home from our Reading Specialist, Ms. Williams.
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures! 📸: We look forward to capturing some wonderful moments as we celebrate literacy and learning together!

7:30 p.m. – Closing: Literacy Night will conclude at 7:30 p.m. Please be sure to complete your passport and pick up your scholar’s take-home books before the end of the evening.

Thank you to our TES staff for your preparation and to our families for your continued support. We are excited to spend the evening reading, learning, and engaging together!

We look forward to seeing you tonight as we continue Making Waves at TES! 🌊📚
Sincerely,
TES Administration

September Attendance Awareness Month Reminder

You belong! You are loved!💛💜

Thank you, ECPS Grandparents!💜💛

ECPS Weekend Reflection: We love our students! Each student belongs in ECPS...is important to each day's success...and is missed when absent!💜🎉💛

A special thanks goes out to all ECPS staff, students, and families...and our Essex County Sheriff's Dept , Police Dept, EMS Dept, and VA State Police for ensuring the safety of our students and staff today in light of school threats. Today was truly an example of being "All In for Essex!" We are blessed to have such collaboration! 💜💛