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At Eureka City Schools (ECS) our vision is to inspire academic Excellence, Creativity, and the Confidence to Succeed. In partnership with families and communities, it is our mission to promote academic success and career readiness for every student.


We are committed to:

  • Ensuring rigorous and innovative programs through high standards of teaching and learning
  • Providing a safe and supportive learning environment
  • Embracing our diversity as a strength
  • Promoting creative expression, critical thinking, and digital literacy
  • Offering relevant learning opportunities to help guarantee a sustainable future
  • Developing responsible, productive, and ethical citizens for our communities and the world

BACK-TO-SCHOOL 24-25

The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Monday, August 19, 2024.

Eureka City Schools is looking forward to working with you in a partnership to ensure the success of your child in the upcoming school year. 

For back-to-school information and to register students from preschool through 12th grade for the 2024-2025 school year click here.

2024 SUMMER READING

Graphic - Eureka City Schools 2024 Summer Reading Resource Guide. Prevent the “Summer Slide” and help your student practice their reading skills this summer! Visit  www.eurekacityschools.org/readtosucceed.

 

Students in first through fifth grade are most at risk of experiencing the “summer slide.” Some students lose as much as 20% of their learning gains in reading over the summer. 

Want to help your student but not sure where to start?

Click here to find the Eureka City Schools 2024 Summer Reading Guide, which includes a comprehensive list of reading resources and activities to help students practice their reading skills this summer.

Recent News

The Power of a School Mural: Engagement, Beautification, Belonging, and Community
07/25/2024

VIDEO STORY - The Power of a School Mural: Engagement, Beautification, Belonging, and Community. A look at Alice Birney Elementary’s powerful arts integration project that unified students, connected community, and beautified the school.


In an incredible end to the 2024 school year, the students of Alice Birney Elementary embarked on a one-of-a-kind art project to adorn their school garden.

 

Principal Kristin Sobilo explored integrating the arts into the school curriculum as a tool for engagement and solidifying standards. She collaborated with Leslie Castellano from the local non-profit organization, the Ink People, and together, they worked on and received a California Arts Council grant to support artists in schools. With the grant, they introduced Modules - specific projects that would encompass various visual and performing art standards. One of the modules was centered around an awe-inspiring art mural.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan
06/12/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan


When: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – 12:00 p.m.


What: 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)


Where: Eureka City Schools Regular Board Meeting

Francis H. Taplin Board Room

2100 J Street

Eureka, CA 95501


The Eureka City Schools Governing Board will hold a public hearing to receive public comment concerning the adoption of the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). 

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