Environmental Charter Schools

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Environmental Charter Schools ECS delivers vibrant, innovative, interdisciplinary learning opportunities using the environment to For more information, visit http://www.ecsonline.org.

Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a network of free public schools in underserved communities of South Los Angeles. The mission of ECS is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. ECS prepares students for four-year colleges through a unique program that focuses on experiential learning and uses the environment as a way to both engage students and prepare them to become leaders in their communities. The neighborhoods served by ECS have crime rates that are twice that of the national average, low levels of educational attainment, and high levels of poverty. Even so, 98% of ECS High School graduates complete the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university compared to about 35 percent statewide. In addition, ECS has two middle school campuses – ECMS-Gardena and ECMS-Inglewood.

Celebrating Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month by uplifting the voices and stories that make our ECS community stronger....
10/04/2026

Celebrating Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month by uplifting the voices and stories that make our ECS community stronger.
ECMS-I Math Teacher Victoria Gudiel Escalante, shares that her Guatemalan heritage is a source of pride, connection, and inspiration. Through culture, traditions, and lived experiences, Ms. Escalante empowers students to believe in themselves, dream big, and recognize that their unique backgrounds are a strength.

“How do you see yourself in nature?” Our new ECS educators are exploring their environmental identity with the same appr...
08/05/2026

“How do you see yourself in nature?” Our new ECS educators are exploring their environmental identity with the same approach we use in our classrooms:

Think ➔ Pair ➔ Share 💚🌿✨


Thank you to Master Illusionist Alex Ramon for visiting ECS this week. During his tour, students at both middle schools ...
05/02/2026

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 (Sess...
04/30/2026

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...
04/27/2026

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 ...
04/27/2026

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 pr...
04/13/2026

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 cel...
02/24/2026

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 every...
02/24/2026

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 Teac...
02/18/2026

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.

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16315 Grevillea Avenue
Lawndale, CA
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