Etowah County Schools

05/29/2026

🚨 Strengthening Safety Across Etowah County Schools 🚨

The Etowah County Board of Education is taking another important step to enhance school safety through advanced communication technology.

All Etowah County Schools are transitioning to a new standardized radio communication system designed to improve daily operations and strengthen emergency response capabilities across every campus.

During emergencies, traditional communication methods can become unreliable due to overloaded cellular networks or incompatible equipment. This upgraded system ensures seamless communication between schools, administrators, and emergency response teams when it matters most.

The new technology will also allow the Superintendent and central office personnel to instantly connect with any school campus upon arrival — providing faster coordination during emergencies, evacuations, or reunification efforts.

This upgrade marks Phase One of a comprehensive initiative focused on improving safety, security, and communication throughout all Etowah County school facilities.

💙 The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our highest priority.

05/27/2026

A BIG Congratulations to Josie Hammond on being selected as a member of the Peer Helpers PLUS Student Panel for the 2026-2027 academic year. She is 1 of 9 students selected from across Alabama and Texas to help shape and strengthen the program as a student leader on this team. We know you will represent Gaston well in this awesome opportunity!!

05/26/2026

📚Alabama Summer Reading Challenge📚
Students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to participate in the Alabama Summer Reading Challenge as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
Between now and August 1, 2026, students are encouraged to read six books of their choice and track their progress using the attached reading log forms.
Students are also invited to share what they learned about the United States through a written reflection or drawing focused on America’s history, culture, people, and spirit.
Follow this link for the forms:

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced her 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, inviting Alabama students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to celebrate a patriotic summer through reading as America prepares to mark its 250th birthday. The challenge encourages students … Contin...

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

ECBOE Summer Hours
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026, the Etowah County Board of Education will be open Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and closed on Fridays.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

The Etowah County Board of Education will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

As we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our ECBOE students representing their schools at HOBY Leadership at Troy University!

🌟 Sardis High School Ambassadors: Raegan Walden and Kyle Rakestraw
🌟 Southside High School Representative: Leah French

We are proud to see these outstanding student leaders learning, growing, and representing ECBOE with excellence.

05/18/2026

On behalf of the Etowah County Board of Education and the many stakeholders, families, students, teachers, and community members whose lives you have impacted, we want to sincerely thank Dr. Alan Cosby for your many years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to education. Your steady leadership, integrity, and heart for students have helped shape the future of countless young people across our county.

Your impact will be felt for generations, and we are grateful for the example you have set through your service to our schools and communities. We wish you nothing but continued blessings and success in this next chapter.

— Board President Jay Freeman

Also pictured are Southside Mayor, Joey Statum, Rainbow City Mayor, Joe Taylor, and district two board member, Scarlet Farley

05/18/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments as you celebrate this exciting milestone.