Elmore County Public Schools

Call Out for August 14, 2026

Good afternoon, Elmore County! This is Richard Dennis, Superintendent of Elmore County Public Schools. The first week has quickly come and gone, and we are off to a fast start! Parents, please make sure to sign and have your child return the paperwork issued to all students on the first day of attendance and complete the bus transportation information submitted through email.

HHS Cross Country Team is hosting the HHS Color Run 5K this Saturday, August 15th starting at 9:00. Registration is from 8:00-8:40 at the HES playground. Take the opportunity to get an early run before it gets too hot!ECHS Volleyball was recently recognized on the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll for earning a 4.1 team GPA, placing them in the top 20% nationally and making them 1 of only 9 Alabama high schools honored. On the court, action begins on Monday, August 17 at 6:00 PM with HHS’s Green and White game. Season openers kick off on Thursday, August 20, featuring ECHS hosting Ben Russell High School, HHS hosting Chilton County, and SEHS playing their home opener against Marbury. WHS will start their volleyball campaign on Saturday, August 22 at the PCA Tournament.Football season gets underway tonight with ECHS hosting Jemison High School for their Jamboree game; gates open at 5:45 PM for a 7:00 PM kickoff ($7 tickets are available on GoFan or via digital/cash at the main gate). The regular season opens on Friday, August 21, with ECHS hosting Chilton County, HHS traveling to Sylacauga and WHS traveling to play Andalusia. SEHS will kick off their season the following week on Friday, August 28 against Prattville at 17 Springs.Inaugural flag football games are set to begin on Tuesday, August 25. HHS will host WHS at Boykin Chapman at 5:30 PM, while SEHS also plays their opening game against JAG at 17 Springs.Elmore County High School freshmen are currently participating in "ECHS 101" daily during their FLEX period, a two-week program designed to cover key topics to help students transition into high school. Meanwhile, Stanhope Elmore High School will host an informational meeting for seniors interested in the Senior Trip on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM in the library.Have a great afternoon and enjoy the weekend!

Every Student Empowered, Every Student Succeeds.
Richard Dennis

ALDOT Begins Traffic Light Install at 17 Springs Involve EVERY Parent

Call Out for August 7, 2026

Good afternoon, Elmore County! This is Richard Dennis, Superintendent of Elmore County Public Schools. It’s that time again; the faculties and staff are ready for students and Monday the buses will start rolling. Visit your child’s school website for specific information and schedules as we begin the first semester of the 2026- 2027 school year.

The Transportation Department is sending an email with the bus transportation form to families who still need to complete it. Please take a few moments to review and submit the form to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your student. If you have already completed this form in May, you should not receive this email. However, if you do receive it, please review the information to make sure everything is accurate. For students to continue to ride the bus to and from school an accurate address must be obtained by August 28.If the address listed on the form is incorrect, please contact your school's registrar so your information can be updated. Once the correction has been made, an updated form with the new address will be sent to you. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us keep our student transportation records accurate. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to serving your students this school year.Elmore County Student Handbooks can be found on the Elmore County Public School website at www.elmoreco.com to review student guidelines and the code of conduct. Changes are made periodically as policies change and communications will be sent out to make notification of the changes. Students will be receiving information packets that need to be completed and returned to school by the end of next week. The ECBOE revisited the dress code and allowed for certain clothing, specifically leggings, to be worn if covered properly. Please, review the dress code and the consequences which mandate a uniform attire on the third dress code violation. We are excited to see your children return to campus and are ready for a great year. Enjoy the weekend and get ready to start the school year!

Every Student Empowered, Every Student Succeeds.
Richard Dennis

Child Development Center Pre-K Enrollment is NOW OPEN! Give your little learners a great start! We are currently accepting enrollments for our K3 and K4 programs across all locations. Call your local Child Development Center today to secure a spot.