🎓 tuition-free charter high school
đź“šFlexible scheduling
🖥️ Online courses
đź’ˇIndividualized support
đź“ŤServing all IOWA students up to 21 years old
08/10/2026
Just 18 days until a new school year begins!
Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a flexible schedule, or extra support on your path to graduation, EECS is here to help you succeed—at your pace.
đź“š Online learning
🤝 Dedicated mentor support
🎓 Personalized path to graduation
🚌 Transportation assistance available
08/06/2026
The first day of school is August 28, and now is the perfect time to take the next step toward your diploma.
Don't wait—enrollment is open now!
Enroll today at https://eecsia.org/
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is OPEN at Empowering Excellence Charter School!
Looking for a flexible high school that meets students where they are? EECS offers:
âś… Personalized learning plans
âś… One-on-one support from dedicated mentors
âś… Flexible scheduling, online classes
âś… Transportation assistance for in person support
âś… A pathway to graduation designed for your success
No matter where you are on your educational journey, we're here to help you reach your goals and earn your diploma.
đź“ž Contact us today to learn more or begin the enrollment process!
06/01/2026
Happy Summer from EECS!
We want to wish all of our students, families, and supporters a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! We are so proud of all the hard work and accomplishments this year.
Please be patient with staff over the summer, as majority will also be enjoying some time off. Staff will return in August and get back to enrollments and requests as soon as possible!
If you would like to continue working on classes over the summer, you are more than welcome to. Summer work is completely optional.
Have an amazing summer, and we’ll be reaching out to kick off the 26-27 year soon! The first day of school is August 28th, 2026.
05/27/2026
Teens can work out free all summer at Planet Fitness Teens can work out for free at Planet Fitness this summer.
05/26/2026
Graduation photos are here! 🎓 huge thank you to Ed Kempf with Team Joe Photo for capturing our event!
All graduation photos are available at the link below. Feel free to download your favorites and share them with family and friends! 📸
We are so proud of each and every graduate and grateful we got to celebrate such a huge accomplishment together. Link for all photos:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ehewembhtdsmcuiuulcu0/AEgF1iz0nFmYjBCHZdbGr48?rlkey=cnx1lkfjzg6ldpematcr4coch&st=q37mc9v8&dl=0
A special message for our Empowering Excellence Charter School graduates! Thank you to Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell for taking the time to create this special message for our EECS Class of 2026. 🎓
Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we are honored to celebrate alongside you!
05/20/2026
Last night’s graduation ceremony was a special celebration for the Class of 2026 and their families. While a disturbance occurred at the conclusion of the event, our focus remains on honoring our graduates and their accomplishments. We appreciate everyone who joined us in celebrating this important milestone and again congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
05/19/2026
TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎓
📍 Veterans Memorial Building – Downtown Cedar Rapids
đź•– Ceremony begins at 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
Join us as we honor the Class of 2026 and celebrate this huge accomplishment together. We can’t wait to cheer on our graduates as they walk across the stage and begin their next chapter! 🎉
05/15/2026
Our graduates have come such a long way, and we couldn’t be more proud of the progress they’ve made along the journey. From late nights and hard work to overcoming challenges and reaching goals, each student has put in so much dedication to get to this moment! Congrats to this graduate!