ECMCS Gymnasium
Coming Soon!
Join Us to Advocate for Our Gymnasium!
We need your voice! Parents, teachers, and students—let’s come together to show our support for the gymnasium at the upcoming board meeting.
Date: February 24th
Sign in to speak: 4:15 PM
Meeting starts: 5:15 PM
Wear your school shirt or school sports jersey if you have one!
Parents and students will have 1 minute to speak, so bring your passion and let’s make our voices heard!
Your presence matters—let’s build something great together!
Talking Points for Your Comment:
- ECMCS is a public school and should be included in public school capital projects.
- ECMCS leases the property and cannot fund projects on leased land in the traditional methods such and loans and bonds.
- The sales tax referendum is meant to fund public school improvements, and ECMCS needs a gym.
- We have already invested $1M in CCSD-owned property—it's time for CCSD to invest in us.
- Our PE teacher has no indoor space for class, unlike other CCSD schools.
- CCSD is committed to equitable access to facilities, and every other middle and high school has a gym.
- Our building was built in 1968 and lacks essential modern facilities.
- ECMCS has a 21-year track record of success, serving families across the community.
- See the vision for our future gym! [Watch the 3D Fly-Through Video Here]
- Together, we can ensure ECMCS students have the space they need to grow, move, and thrive!
Thank you for being a voice for our school!
– ECMCS Leadership
Next Dates are:
March 24th CCSD Board Meeting CCSD Board Meeting Sign in at 4:15 - Meeting starts at 5:15
March 25th District 2 Community Meeting -6:00 Beckham
Parent Call to Action
Hello Amazing ECMCS Parents!
We need YOU to help shape the future of our school! ECMCS stands where it is today thanks to the dedication of families and governing boards who worked tirelessly to secure bonds, build our first school in I’On, and later establish a partnership with CCSD that allowed us to move into our current building.
Now, it’s time to raise our voices once again! We must advocate for the approval of our much-needed gymnasium as part of CCSD’s upcoming sales tax referendum project list. Without strong community support, our gym may not make the cut — but together, we can make it happen!
Why does ECMCS need a gym?
ECMCS is a thriving Montessori school, proudly sponsored by CCSD, but we lack a dedicated space for physical education, sports, and community events. Our athletics program is growing rapidly, with volleyball, tennis, and basketball teams, complete with cheerleaders and our very own Cooper the Eagle mascot. We are eager to expand with additional opportunities like golf, baseball, and cross country.
ECMCS has already invested over $1 million in improving a property that belongs to CCSD, yet as a charter school, we lack traditional funding routes for capital projects. Now, we need CCSD to invest in our future.
A dedicated gym will provide:
- A Home for Athletics – A space for physical education, sports teams, and healthy movement, and many community events.
- A Protected Space - A dedicated space for activities out of the SC sun and rainy days. Our PE teacher is the only one in CCSD without a proper space for class, leaving students exposed to extreme weather conditions.
- A Hub for Community – A place for school events, assemblies, and student celebrations.
How can you help?
We need parents, friends, and community members to advocate for our gym by making public comments and attending upcoming CCSD board meetings.
We need you to advocate at these meetings!
Key Meeting Dates for February & March:
February 25, 2025 Board Mtg 75 Calhoun
March 3, 2025 Board Mtg 75 Calhoun
March 10, 2025 Board Mtg 75 Calhoun
March 17, 2025 Board Mtg 75 Calhoun
March 31, 2025Board Mtg 75 Calhoun
Talking Points for Your Comment
✅ ECMCS is a public school and should be included in public school capital projects.
✅ The sales tax referendum is meant to fund public school improvements, and ECMCS needs a gym.
✅ We have already invested $1M in CCSD-owned property—it's time for CCSD to invest in us.
✅ ECMCS has not been the recipient in prior years.
✅ Our PE teacher has no indoor space for class, unlike other CCSD schools.
✅ CCSD is committed to equitable access to facilities, and every other middle and high school has a gym.
✅ Our building was built in 1968 and lacks essential modern facilities.
✅ ECMCS has a 21-year track record of success, serving families across the community.
Submit your comment here
Your tax dollars fund public schools, and ECMCS is a public school! Submit a written comment today and encourage your family and friends to do the same.
Submit Letters to the Board of Trustees
Feel Free to use the following templates/sample letters to contact the CCSD Board of Directors.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ECMCS!
East Cooper Montessori Charter School is growing, and we need YOU to help us build a gymnasium that will serve our students for generations to come!
Together, we can create a space where our children can thrive—on the bleachers, on the court, and in the heart of our community.
Thank you for being a voice for our school!
– ECMCS Leadership & ECMCS student body
