ECHS OWL Update
January 12, 2025
Early College High School News
Mission Statement
Our ECHS Owls are taught to have H.O.P.E.--faith in the premise that they can create OPPORTUNITY and a better future through EFFORT, HARD WORK, and PERSONAL COURAGE. This idea of H.O.P.E. is woven into the fabric of our ECHS family.
Greetings ECHS Community!
In an effort to support our OWLS even more this semester, last week began with the ECHS staff sharing and learning together during a campus professional development day on January 6th.
Although an abbreviated week, the first four days of the Spring 2025 semester went smoothly. It was positive to see our OWLS and also welcome new students to ECHS. Much appreciation goes to the teachers & staff for their preparation for the students' return and for the intentional ways they continued to build community in their classrooms.
We look forward to having a great Spring 2025 semester with our ECHS community.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
GO OWLS!
Dr. Wilson
UPCOMING Events:
1/14: ECHS Recruitment Session on the ECHS /ACC Round Rock campus at 6:30 pm
1/20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Student/Staff Holiday)
1/21: First Day of ACC classes for the Spring 2025 Semester
CAMPUS REMINDERS:
ECHS “OWL”standing News!
Classroom Spotlights:
KUDOS to all our ECHS teachers and students for the engaging, collaborative teaching and learning happening in our classes!
ECHS Alumni Days!
We were very pleased and proud to welcome ECHS Alumni from the inaugural Class of 2020 through our Class of 2024 on January 8th & 9th! The ECHS graduates returned to share about their experiences, with our students, during 9th - 12th grade during their AVID classes.
THANKS AGAIN to our ECHS Alumni! SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Wagliardo (AVID Site Coordinator, Biology and AVID 3 Teacher), Mr. Clinscales (AVID 3 and 4 teacher) and the AVID Site Team for coordinating our ECHS Alumni Days! It was really great seeing so many of our Owls! In addition, we GREATLY APPRECIATE OUR ECHS AVID Teachers and all ECHS staff for their support!
January 6th Staff Development Day
January 6th Staff Development was a positive time of team building and collaboration.The ECHS team worked together to build a greater understanding of the campus focus areas for Spring 2025. This allowed teaching staff an opportunity to create clear and rigorous unit plans for our students to access during the third marking period. A special THANKS to our ECHS PTSA for providing a Lunch and Learn for the ECHS staff!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWLstanding ECHS Students nominated since the start of the 2024-2025 school year:
Noah S.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWLstanding ECHS Staff nominated since the start of the 2024-25 school year:
Elsie Westmoreland
Brooke Anaya
Rachel Reaux
Jaynelle Wagliardo
Glad to "Represent" in Senior Shirts with members of our ECHS Class of 2025! :-)
Helen Holmes (Students whose last names begin with M-Z)
Valerie Laugier (Students whose last names begin with A-L)
Wellness & Student Voice at ECHS!
Mental Health & Other Resources for 2024-2025
Crisis resources for anything related to mental health, dating violence, and substance use. This includes a 24-hour hotline and text line.
Community resources including financial, food, medical, dental, and mental health assistance.
More student and parent resources can be found on the district Counseling Services and Behavioral Health websites.
RRISD Health Services website for info and medical forms:
https://roundrockisd.org/health-services/
RRISD Covid website:
ACC UPDATES:
ACC RESOURCES
ACC library - Resources now online
Need more study resources tips, meet with an Academic Coach
FREE online tutoring here.
DISTRICT UPDATE:
Spring 2025 Semester starts: The Spring 2025 semester begins for enrolled students on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year: Families can start enrolling their Kindergarten through 12th-grade students for the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Prekindergarten and transfer requests for all grade levels: Enrollment for prekindergarten (ages 3- and 4) and transfer requests for both in-district and out-of-district students will open on Tuesday, April 1. Families may apply to transfer their student from their current zoned campus to any Round Rock ISD campus, whether their child is currently enrolled at a Round Rock ISD school or attending another school district. Learn about student transfers.
Other important Spring semester dates include:
Jan. 20 – Student and staff holiday
Jan. 29 – Student holiday
Feb. 17 – Student and staff holiday
Mar. 31 – Student holiday
Apr. 18 – Student and staff holiday
May 23 – Last day of the 2024-2025 school year
Visit our online calendar for upcoming district academic dates, recognitions, performances, and community events.
Dear Round Rock ISD community,
Happy New Year! A new year traditionally symbolizes a fresh start and a chance to set new personal goals—a tradition that dates back to the Ancient Babylonians.
If you're not where you think you should be at this point in the school year or struggled last semester, remember that setbacks are a natural part of any journey. They’re often stepping stones toward success and personal growth. Embrace the opportunity to start anew and keep moving forward!
Our district's vision is to inspire students to learn and empower them for life. Every day, we work toward this goal by providing a wrap-around support system to guide all students on a journey of academic success and social-emotional growth.
Our certified counselors are qualified in academic, social and emotional, college and career, and crisis response.
District social workers provide an added layer of support, connecting families to short-term resources, therapies, and coping strategies.
A mentor can offer valuable guidance, share knowledge, and provide encouragement, helping students navigate challenges, build confidence, and reach their goals. Our administrators, teachers, coaches, and campus staff are amazing mentors. Counselors can also match students with a peer mentor.
We provide all students access to nutritionally balanced breakfasts and lunches. Families can apply for Free & Reduced lunch benefits anytime during the school year.
Parent programs serve as a link between home and our Title 1 schools. The team is committed to encouraging the home and school partnership and strengthening those relationships.
Our Families in Tradition (FiT) program ensures all district children in homeless situations have the opportunity to enroll, attend, and succeed in school. They remove barriers to education by providing our students with academic support and vital resources.
We offer resource connections and acclimation support for our emerging bilingual families.
Our PTA has two Clothes Closet locations, Anderson Mill IB World Elementary School and Voigt Elementary Arts Integration Academy. Families in need of clothing can obtain a voucher from their campus nurse.
Although the new year is a popular time to set goals, each day is a fresh start—a new chance to try something different and make it meaningful. Perfection is unattainable. Minor setbacks are expected when working towards goals, so don't give up entirely due to minor mistakes. Resolve to learn from your missteps and get back on track.
Wishing you a year filled with growth, learning, and new opportunities. Remember, each day is a chance to start fresh and move closer to your goals. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Respectfully,
Dr. Hafedh "AZ" Azaiez
Proud Superintendent of Schools
This Week’s Inspirational Quote:
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In an effort to maintain our good health, safety and well being; we are ALL encouraged to please continue following the current restrictions instituted within our school district, city, state and nation.
Please take care of yourselves!
Round Rock ISD Early College High School
Email: web_master@roundrockisd.org
Website: https://earlycollege.roundrockisd.org/
Location: 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA
Phone: 512-704-1650
Facebook: facebook.com/RRISDECHS
Twitter: @ECHS_RRISD