Category Archives: Parent Resources

March PCO Meeting

Please join other ECS parents and guardians for pizza and a discussion with Dr. Mandy Cribbs on Thursday, March 14. We will meet at 6:30 at the Upper School Cafe. Dr. Cribbs will be sharing information about how the school uses data (from PSSAs and other sources) to inform instruction. She will be available to take questions on other topics as well. Childcare for school-aged children will be provided. parents@ecspco.org

Apply to ECS!

Do you have a child that is currently not attending ECS? Do you want them to attend ECS for the 2019-20 school year? Please make sure that you have completed an application through SchoolMint! Application deadline is January 31, 2019 at midnight.

Please do not apply for current students. Re-enrollment for current student will take place in January.

More info about applying to ECS.

PCO Volunteer & Activity Fair

The PCO will hold a Volunteer & Activity Fair on Thursday, September 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Upper School Cafe. All K-8 parents, guardians, and ECS staff are invited to join us learn how both parents and students can get involved at ECS. We are inviting representatives from:

  • ECS Athletics
  • ECS After-school Clubs
  • Girl Scouts
  • Boy Scouts
  • ECS Room Parents
  • ECS Grade Representatives
  • ECS Parent Ambassadors
  • PCO Event Committees
  • PCO Fundraising Committees
  • Staff Appreciation
  • and more!

This meeting is geared toward parents, but we’ll provide free childcare for school-aged children and free pizza for parents and children. We will also be giving away some fun door prizes! Whether or nor you plan to attend, please fill out our Volunteer Form. Contact parents@ecspco.org with any questions.

Join the PCO Facebook Group

All PCO members are invited to join the PCO’s discussion group on Facebook. The PCO Facebook group was developed as an online forum for parents and caregivers of students at the Environmental Charter School to connect, share information, find understanding, and build community. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming environment for all, and creating a positive experience which enhances our relationship with and commitment to ECS. Please be sure to answer the required questions about your role in the ECS community when joining the group. Join the Facebook group.

ECS Shirt Sale


For the 2018-2019 school year, the PCO is offering three types of ECS shirts for sale:

  • T-shirts with ECS school logo in forest green, sapphire blue and purple
  • 3/4 sleeve raglan shirts with ECS Hawks logo in navy
  • Sweatshirts (full-zip hoodies and pullover hoodies) with ECS school logo in navy

Pre-order by September 7. All shirts will be delivered to classrooms by the end of September.

Donate Gently Used Uniforms – May 29-June 8

uniformreuse-webWe are collecting clean, gently used uniform clothing May 29 through June 8. These donations will be offered at the PCO’s Uniform Re-use Market at a back-to-school event in August. Please bring in your outgrown clothes to the collection bins in either school building. Thank you! Contact uniforms@ecspco.org with any questions.