August 4, 2024 — The Evans County Charter School System (ECCSS) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby in collaboration with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), Evans County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA), and local officials. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff, families, and the community we serve.
Due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Debby, including historic rainfall, strong winds, and possible power outages, all ECCSS schools will be closed on Monday, August 5, Tuesday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 7, to students and staff.
Below is a summary of decisions which have been made thus far:
All activities, sports, meetings, and other school-sponsored events that were scheduled for Monday, August 5-Wednesday, August 7, are postponed; as these events are rescheduled, updates can be found on our website by using our calendar tab: (https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/page/calendars-and-events)
The Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Monday, August 5, has been tentatively rescheduled to Monday, August 12.
We plan to give an update by Wednesday, August 7, at 2:00 PM.
We encourage everyone to stay informed by checking the ECCSS website and Facebook page regularly for updates. Official alerts regarding our district will also be shared with families through our Kinvo messaging system. We ask parents and families to make sure they have completed their Annual Update in Campus Parent, including updating contact information in order to receive our Kinvo messages.
The safety and security of our students, staff, families, and other stakeholders remain our top priority as we navigate through this weather event. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time and will continue to keep you informed with the latest updates and contingency plans.