Estill County High School

ECHS will start tutoring sessions this week. English tutoring will take place on Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, while Math tutoring will be offered on Thursday during the same time. If you are interested in participating in these sessions, please reach out to Mrs. Middleton, Mr. Mahanes, or Ms. Hewitt for further information.

THE GSA 2026 APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN! Are you a high school student and consider yourself an artist? Apply to join our GSA summer 2026 program! GSA is looking for current Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors with skill in their artform, passion for creativity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and an eagerness for learning. Please reach out to Ms. Rader or Mrs. Rogers if you want to apply and need help with this process. Applications are due Sunday, January 18th, 2026 @11:59ET.

The Battle of 82 is brewing! ECHS FCCLA is battling against Powell County's FCCLA in a shoe drive. Our FCCLA is collecting gently used or new shoes to help those recovering from natural disasters. Please bring your donations to ECHS by 10/24. The winner will be announced at the football game.

ECHS will be hosting a Governor's Scholarship Program meeting on Monday, October 20th @ 10:00 am for interested students. More information is posted on the ECHS Facebook page.

Here is the link for the live stream for the October 16, 2025 - Estill County School Board meeting starting at approximately 6:00PM (EST).

https://youtube.com/live/VF2w5x66m6Q?feature=share

Here is the link for public comments for the October 16, 2025 Estill County School Board Meeting:

https://forms.gle/rug7RLgTbmsE1Pmy6

New teachers from across the Estill County School District gathered yesterday for Professional Learning, focusing on strategies to strengthen instruction and build stronger connections with students. Our school district has been blessed to hire strong and eager classroom leaders. We look forward to investing in them and seeing them grow!

We would also like to thank CGB for their donation to support our New Teacher Academy for the 2025-26 school year and appreciate the support from our community.

🚨 Big News, Engineer Nation! 🚨
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Estill County Athletics App 📲

Stay up to date with schedules, scores, tickets, and everything Estill County Athletics – all in one place!

Download now and never miss a moment: Estill County Athletics App

Go Engineers! 💙⚒️

Apple - 🚨 Big News, Engineer Nation! 🚨
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Estill County Athletics App 📲

Stay up to date with schedules, scores, tickets, and everything Estill County Athletics – all in one place!

Download now and never miss a moment: Estill County Athletics App

Go Engineers! 💙⚒️

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/estill-county-engineers/id6748610778

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ballfrog.engineers&pcampaignid=web_share

Web - https://www.estillcountyathletics.com

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ballfrog.engineers&pcampaignid=web_share

Web - https://www.estillcountyathletics.com

Attention seniors eager to explore the Big Apple on the upcoming Senior Trip! Please mark your calendars for an essential parent meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 1st, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. We encourage you to bring a parent or guardian to gather all the important details.

Big thanks to Irvine Online for donating pom poms to the student section and Steam Engine for donating pizza boxes for a pep rally game. The high school will be featured on FOX 56 in the 8 o’clock hour Friday morning 9/26/25, stay tuned!

Students who live on Sunrise Valley, White Oak Road, and Eads Drive the bus is running behind due to mechanical issues. Please be advised this bus will arrive to your pick up location later than normal.

🚶‍♂️✨ Engineer Walk 2025 ✨🚶‍♀️
Join us on Friday, September 26th for the annual Engineer Walk to kick off ECHS Homecoming!
🚌 Shuttles will run from Estill County High School to the bus garage starting at 6:00 PM.
➡️ The walk will begin at 6:30 PM headed down to Engineer Drive.
Come out and show your school spirit—let’s make it a night to remember! 💙🤍

Here's the live steam link for the Septembe 18, 2025 Estill County School Board Meeting:

https://youtube.com/live/K6yrnpm7Nko?feature=share

🎉Homecoming Spirit Week is set for September 22–26!🎉
Get ready to show your school pride all week long as we gear up for Homecoming. Daily themes are posted in Google Classroom as well as our Facebook page. Let’s make this a week to remember, Engineers!

Here is the public comments form for the 9/18/2025 Estill County School Board Meeting:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKsW1mPTO_1yL1ywMU65TvEQvATcU20SbGWjbh50-oiBkxeA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111549090318576825145

📢 Attention ECHS Families!

On Friday, September 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., a representative from Gatton Academy will be at ECHS to speak with 9th and 10th grade students who may be interested in their program.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/Guardians are also welcome to attend!
If you plan to join us, please contact our Guidance Counselors:
📧 Callie Rogers – callie.rogers@estill.kyschools.us

📧 Lauren Rader – lauren.rader@estill.kyschools.us

They’ll provide details about the process for checking into the building during school hours.

💻 Can’t make it? No worries! For more information, connect with your child’s guidance counselor or visit the Gatton Academy website: http://www.wku.edu/academy
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📅 Sept. 9 = High Attendance Day!
Each grade’s got a theme—show up, dress up, and let’s crush our attendance goals!
✨ Themes:
🟢 9th: Neon Day
🕺 10th: Decades Day
🏈 11th: Jersey Day
🎯 12th: Camo Day
✅ Be here.
✅ Be seen.
✅ Make it count.
#HighAttendanceDay #SchoolSpirit #AllIn

The Estill County School District invites you to download the Estill Schools app to stay connected!