Welcome to Eureka City Schools. The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Monday, August 19, 2024.
There is still time to register preschool through 12th-grade students for the 2024-2025 school year. Although some school sites are full, waiting lists and special placement opportunities are available.
Eureka City Schools is happy to announce that we now offer Online Enrollment. To register a student for an ECS grade TK to 12th, and for registration information and requirements, visit the Student Registration page by clicking here.
Is my child eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten? Visit the Humboldt County Office of Education TK & K Eligibility page by clicking here.
Where do I enroll my child for preschool?
You must register directly with Winzler Children's Center Preschool. Click here for more information and to get started.
FOLLOWING REGISTRATION AND PREPARING FOR BACK TO SCHOOL:
Your school of placement will contact you with more details regarding your child(ren) entering school for the first day. You will create an online enrollment account and access the ECS 2024-2025 School Year virtually, which contains important information. Please read, complete, and submit the electronic forms by Monday, August 26, 2024.
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School Start & Dismissal Times
For all ECS Elementary Schools (TK through 5th grade) Alice Birney, Grant, Lafayette, and Washington:
School starts at 8:10 a.m. Monday is Collaboration Day and dismissal is at 1:43. Tuesday - Friday school dismissal is at 2:30 p.m. Days classified as a Minimum Day start at 8:10 a.m. and dismissal is at 12:55 p.m.
ECS Middle Schools (6th through 8th grade) Winship and Zane:
School starts at 8:40 a.m. (Zero Period is at 7:30 a.m.) Monday is Collaboration Day and dismissal is at 2:16 p.m. Tuesday - Friday school dismissal is 3:19 p.m. Days classified as a Minimum Day start at 8:40 a.m. and dismissal is at 12:30 p.m.
Eureka High School:
School starts at 8:30 a.m. (Zero Period starts at 7:37 a.m.). Monday is Collabopration Day and dismissal is at 2:27 p.m. Tuesday - Friday school dismissal is at 3:32 p.m. Days classified as a Minimum Day start at 8:30 a.m. and dismissal is at 12:04 p.m.
Zoe Barnum High School:
School starts at 8:30 a.m. Monday is Collaboration Day and dismissal is at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday - Friday school dismissal is at 3:27 p.m.
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School Orientations and Meet & Greet Opportunities
Winship Middle School:
Meet & Greet and Schedule Pick-Up
Thursday, August 15, 2024
9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 7th Grade (returning students)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8th Grade (returning students)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. All New Students
Zane Middle School:
New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Eureka High School:
New Student Orientation - Friday, August 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
New Student Orientation Leader Training - Thursday, August 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For more EHS New Student Orientation information click here.
Zoe Barnum High School: Information coming soon.
Please verify scheduled times with your school’s main office closer to the event date. For more information, contact the school site.
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The Free Meals Program will continue for the 2024-2025 School Year. ECS is proud to be a part of California's Universal Meals Program, offering free breakfast, lunch, and an afterschool meal to all students TK-12th grade enrolled in the district. Traditional meal eligibility applications are no longer required; however, we ask that each family fill out the Benefit Eligibility Survey, included in the ECS 2024-2025 School Year online packet. For more information visit the ECS Nutrition Services page by clicking here.
Students are required to wear appropriate apparel to school. Clothing is to cover the person, and clothing and shoes should be safe, functional, and worn properly. Please refer to the Parent/Guardian Handbook for apparel descriptions and requirements.
School buses are available with limited bus routes within the established bussing zones. Those who wish to have their students ride the bus must meet two conditions. 1. They must attend their School of Residence. 2. They must live outside the established non-transportation zones for their School of Residence. A bus form must be on file for your child(ren) to ride the bus. The forms are available at the ECS District Office and all school sites. For more information visit the Bus Routes page by clicking here or call the Transportation Department at (707) 441-2504.
Absenteeism & Tardiness – Students who are absent and/or late for 30 minutes or more with an unexcused reason, according to the State of California Ed Code 48260-48273, will be considered truant. Parents/guardians are required to contact the school when their child is absent for the day or late. Students must obtain a tardy slip/off-grounds slip upon arriving to school late or leaving school early. The State of California requires the school(s) to notify parents/guardians when a student is deemed truant. Each following truancy also requires parent notification. Research shows that students who attend school regularly tend to achieve higher levels of success than students who do not have regular attendance. Teachers can't help a child learn who is not in the classroom. Please do everything possible to ensure punctuality and consistent attendance for your child(ren).
Families are encouraged to take advantage of ECS scheduled vacation days when going on vacation. However, we understand unforeseen, necessary absences may occur. Please request an independent study for absences of five or more consecutive days and give your child(ren)'s teacher/school one-week advance notice to organize the independent study. If your child will be absent for less than three days, please contact your child(ren)'s teacher/school one week in advance for classroom work. Appropriate planning for absences will significantly help your child(ren)'s educational success.
Cell phones are allowed on campus; however, they must remain off and confined unless the teacher allows them for instructional use.
Dropping off and picking up your child(ren) requires patience and best practices for the safety of our school community. Please enter and exit the school in the correct locations and drive very slowly. When parking your vehicle, please park legally and correctly in designated areas. Please remember to be safe, responsible, and respectful to your school community.
We invite you to follow the Eureka City Schools social media pages to stay updated on all things happening throughout the district. Click on the link to visit the following pages:
The ECS Facebook page
The ECS Instagram page
The ECS YouTube channel
Eureka City Schools' dedicated staff is looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year and is working hard to develop new programs that will enrich the educational experience for students and families.
Thank you for your dedication to ensuring your child(ren)'s academic success. We are excited to have you as part of the ECS community and look forward to supporting you in any way we can. Your cooperation and preparedness are greatly appreciated, and we know your child(ren) will thrive with your involvement.
Inspiring academic Excellence, Creativity, and the confidence to Succeed - ECS