Environmental Charter Schools

Thank you to Master Illusionist Alex Ramon for visiting ECS this week. During his tour, students at both middle schools had a front-row seat to a world-class performance typically only seen at major entertainment venues. Providing more than just “how’d he do that?” moments, Alex demonstrated that any passion, when met with hard work, can become a successful career.

ECS is excited to partner with Camp Bob Waldorf and offer our students a sleepaway camp experience from August 1–6 (Session #7). From cabin life with friends to days packed with fun, your child will have an unforgettable adventure this summer 🏕️🔦

Current ECS 6th Graders: FREE!
Grades 7–11: Offered at a special reduced cost!
Space is limited, so don’t wait. Give your child a summer they’ll talk about for years!

🔗 Register today at https://campbobwaldorf.org/summer-camps/cbw/

Help us grow 🌿 ECS is seeking a mission-driven Director of Finance to join our leadership team. In addition to fostering a culture of excellence necessary for our students and educators to thrive, this role ensures the long-term fiscal health of our organization. Join us and make a difference in the communities we serve 📚🎒🏫

Summer is calling and Camp ECMS is back ☀️
Registration is officially for our FREE 4-week camp that is designed to boost your middle schooler’s confidence, build friendships, and keep their academic skills sharp.

From July 6 – July 31, students in grades 6-8 will dive into 📚 Academic Enrichment 🥁 Daily Fitness 🎨 Creative Arts and 🎡 Fun Friday Fieldtrips

📍 Locations: ECMS-Inglewood & ECMS-Gardena
⏰ When: Mon–Fri, 8am – 5pm
⚠️ Space is limited: Priority registration is given to our current 6th graders.

Secure your child’s spot TODAY! bit.ly/CampECMS2026

Just a reminder, ECS is not affiliated with LAUSD. All 🌺ECS schools will operate on their regular schedule and will provide a full day of instruction tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14th.

Spotlight🤩 on Jesse Milledge, Dean of Student Culture at ECMS-Inglewood. Originally from Americus, GA, Dean Milledge celebrates his culture daily by showing up prepared, proud, and confident in his mission to support our students. Through the relationships he builds⬆️, the standards he upholds, and his consistency with students and families, Dean Milledge leads by example and honors where he comes from.

His favorite🍿🎥 film? “Lean On Me” the powerful story of Principal Joe Clark and the impact of high expectations, accountability, and unwavering belief in students.

At ECS, students don’t just find a school, they find a community with connections and a culture of care that makes everyone feel included.

Consider joining our ECS Community for the 2026-27 school year. Visit: ecsonline.org/enroll/

At Environmental Charter Schools, culture is lived, celebrated, and taught every day.

Malcolm Isiah, a U.S. History Teacher at ECHS-G, shares that Black culture is deeply present across our school community from students, families and leadership. He feels this is reflected in our curriculum that honors stories locally and nationwide.

For him, Black history is a three-tiered story: his family, our country, and his community.

All equally important and relevant.

ECS is ringing in the Lunar New Year! 🐎Today we welcome the year of the Fire Horse, which is the 7th animal in the zodiac cycle. The horse symbolizes energy, freedom, speed, and resilience, and when paired with the fire element it represents bold action, 🔥rapid growth, and unstoppable☄️ momentum.

As a school community, we’re inspired to embrace new opportunities and celebrate our families’ rich cultural traditions.

Britney Collins is our ECMS-Gardena 🌻6th Grade Humanities Teacher. She is committed to ensuring that Black students see educators who encourage their voices, affirm their experiences, and remind them of their power every single day.

At Environmental Charter Schools, Black History Month is more than a moment, it’s a celebration of the Black community’s countless contributions to this world😇. While history can often be diluted or erased, this month calls us to bring those stories, and achievements to the forefront.