Join us in supporting the health and wellness of our school community! We invite all stakeholders to be part of our Wellness Committee and help support our school’s Local School Wellness Policy. 🌱💚
📧 For more information, contact:
CNP Director
drodgers@empoweral.org
¡Únase a nosotros para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar! Invitamos a todos los interesados a formar parte de nuestro Comité de Bienestar y apoyar la Política de Bienestar Escolar Local. 🌱💚
📧 Para más información, comuníquese con:
Director de CNP
drodgers@empoweral.org
ECS Parents,
Please see the transportation pick up and drop off times for this week. Please be sure to be at your students' pickup/dropoff locations at least 5 minutes early and remember to download the Bus Compass app to track your students' bus in real time.
-Transportation Team
Please see the transportation pick up and drop off times for this week. Please be sure to be at your students' pickup/dropoff locations at least 5 minutes early and remember to download the Bus Compass app to track your students' bus in real time.
-Transportation Team
Your voice matters, and we want you at the table! Join us for our Empower District Advisory Council Meeting as we bring together families, students, and our school community to share ideas, provide input, and continue building a stronger Empower—together.
📅 Choose the meeting time that works best for you:
Thursday, September 17 at 9:30 AM
OR
Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 PM
📍 Upper Campus Lunchroom
751 Academy Drive | Bessemer, AL
We believe our schools are stronger when our families and community have a voice. Come share yours!
Students. Families. Community. Stronger Together!
#EmpowerSchoolsAL #YourVoiceMatters #FamilyEngagement #EmpowerFamilies #StrongerTogether #OneEmpower
📅 Choose the meeting time that works best for you:
Thursday, September 17 at 9:30 AM
OR
Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 PM
📍 Upper Campus Lunchroom
751 Academy Drive | Bessemer, AL
We believe our schools are stronger when our families and community have a voice. Come share yours!
Students. Families. Community. Stronger Together!
#EmpowerSchoolsAL #YourVoiceMatters #FamilyEngagement #EmpowerFamilies #StrongerTogether #OneEmpower
Dear Empower Community School Families,
We want to share an important update regarding Progress Reports and Report Cards.
Moving forward, Progress Reports and Report Cards will be sent to families through PowerSchool instead of ParentSquare. You should receive an email with your student’s document using the email address currently on file in PowerSchool.
* Progress Reports will be sent home tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2026.*
In addition, Spring 2026 ACAP Scores will be sent home with students. Please check your student’s backpack for their ACAP score report.
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to review the ACAP scores with your student. These scores provide important information about your student’s academic progress and can help you understand areas of strength and areas where additional support may be needed.
Please remember to:
-Check the email address you have on file in PowerSchool.
-Check your student’s backpack for their ACAP Score Report.
-Review the ACAP results with your student.
If you have questions or need assistance accessing your student’s information. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students!
What’s cooking next week, Gators? Check out our breakfast and lunch menu for September 14–18!
🥛 Lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request.
💜💛 Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures. #EmpowerGators #FuelYourFuture
🎮🐊 GAME ON, EMPOWER! UPPER CAMPUS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! 💜🤍
Our Empower Upper Campus is hosting a FUNraiser at Dave & Buster’s, and we want the entire Empower family to come out and support our Gators! Get ready to PAINT DAVE & BUSTER’S PURPLE & WHITE for an evening of fun, food, games, and GATOR PRIDE! 🎉🕹️
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
💳 Support the Upper Campus by pre-purchasing an Empower FUNraising Game Power Card! We are selling $10 and $20 Power Cards. Every purchase helps support our Upper Campus while giving you more reasons to PLAY, WIN, and have some fun!
💰 All Power Card money is due to Mrs. Oliver-Curry (Upper Campus) by September 18.
🍕 FREE food and soda while supplies last!
We’re calling on our scholars, families, staff, friends, and community partners to show up and show out! Wear your PURPLE & WHITE, bring the family, and help us make this fundraiser a success! 💜🤍
🐊 LET’S INVADE DAVE & BUSTER’S, GATORS!
PLAY. WIN. SUPPORT UPPER CAMPUS.
#EmpowerSchoolsAL #EmpowerUpperCampus #GatorInvasion #SupportOurGators #FUNraising #PurpleAndWhite #GatorPride #TwoCampusesOneEmpower
Our Empower Upper Campus is hosting a FUNraiser at Dave & Buster’s, and we want the entire Empower family to come out and support our Gators! Get ready to PAINT DAVE & BUSTER’S PURPLE & WHITE for an evening of fun, food, games, and GATOR PRIDE! 🎉🕹️
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
💳 Support the Upper Campus by pre-purchasing an Empower FUNraising Game Power Card! We are selling $10 and $20 Power Cards. Every purchase helps support our Upper Campus while giving you more reasons to PLAY, WIN, and have some fun!
💰 All Power Card money is due to Mrs. Oliver-Curry (Upper Campus) by September 18.
🍕 FREE food and soda while supplies last!
We’re calling on our scholars, families, staff, friends, and community partners to show up and show out! Wear your PURPLE & WHITE, bring the family, and help us make this fundraiser a success! 💜🤍
🐊 LET’S INVADE DAVE & BUSTER’S, GATORS!
PLAY. WIN. SUPPORT UPPER CAMPUS.
#EmpowerSchoolsAL #EmpowerUpperCampus #GatorInvasion #SupportOurGators #FUNraising #PurpleAndWhite #GatorPride #TwoCampusesOneEmpower
Gator families, check out what’s on the menu this week! Delicious breakfast and lunch options are ready to fuel our scholars for learning!
🥛 Remember, lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request.
💜💛 Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures. #EmpowerGators #FuelYourFuture
🥛 Remember, lactose-free white and chocolate milk is available daily upon request.
💜💛 Good Food. Bright Minds. Brighter Futures. #EmpowerGators #FuelYourFuture
Dear Parents:
Please review the attached 2026–2027 Vacation Planner to help you plan family vacations around scheduled school breaks. Planning ahead helps reduce absences and ensures that students stay on track with their learning.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success!
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Estimadas familias:
Por favor, revisen el Planificador de Vacaciones 2026–2027 adjunto para ayudarles a planificar sus vacaciones familiares durante los recesos escolares programados. Planificar con anticipación ayuda a reducir las ausencias y garantiza que los estudiantes se mantengan al día con su aprendizaje.
¡Gracias por trabajar junto a nosotros para apoyar el éxito de sus hijos!
Please review the attached 2026–2027 Vacation Planner to help you plan family vacations around scheduled school breaks. Planning ahead helps reduce absences and ensures that students stay on track with their learning.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success!
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Estimadas familias:
Por favor, revisen el Planificador de Vacaciones 2026–2027 adjunto para ayudarles a planificar sus vacaciones familiares durante los recesos escolares programados. Planificar con anticipación ayuda a reducir las ausencias y garantiza que los estudiantes se mantengan al día con su aprendizaje.
¡Gracias por trabajar junto a nosotros para apoyar el éxito de sus hijos!
Empower Schools of Alabama will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
There will be no school for students or staff on this day. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
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Empower Schools of Alabama permanecerá cerrado el lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026, en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.
No habrá clases para los estudiantes ni labores para el personal ese día. Los estudiantes y el personal regresarán a la escuela el martes 8 de septiembre de 2026.
¡Esperamos que todos disfruten de un Día seguro y agradable!
There will be no school for students or staff on this day. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
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Empower Schools of Alabama permanecerá cerrado el lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026, en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.
No habrá clases para los estudiantes ni labores para el personal ese día. Los estudiantes y el personal regresarán a la escuela el martes 8 de septiembre de 2026.
¡Esperamos que todos disfruten de un Día seguro y agradable!
What’s on the menu this week, Gators?
Fueling our scholars for a great day of learning, growing, and achieving starts with a nutritious meal! Check out our Breakfast & Lunch Menu for August 31–September 4 and see what’s cooking at Empower!
Menu items are subject to change based on availability.
Healthy meals. Happy students. Stronger together!
Fueling our scholars for a great day of learning, growing, and achieving starts with a nutritious meal! Check out our Breakfast & Lunch Menu for August 31–September 4 and see what’s cooking at Empower!
Menu items are subject to change based on availability.
Healthy meals. Happy students. Stronger together!
Empower Gators VS Corner-Stone Eagles
Time: 5:00pm
Location: 751 Academy Dr. Bessemer, AL 35022
Hora: 5:00 p. m.
Lugar: 751 Academy Dr., Bessemer, AL 35022
¡Ven a apoyar a los Empower Gators!
ECS Parents,
All buses are preparing to start their routes for our early dismissal Fridays. Please see estimated drop-off times for each stop. We strongly encourage parents to download Bus Compass to track their students' bus in real time.
-ECS Transportation Team
All buses are preparing to start their routes for our early dismissal Fridays. Please see estimated drop-off times for each stop. We strongly encourage parents to download Bus Compass to track their students' bus in real time.
-ECS Transportation Team
Stay Connected With The Empower Community School App!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
🚌📍 EMPOWER BUS RIDERS — STAY ON TRACK WITH BUS COMPASS! 💜💛
If your student rides an Empower school bus, we strongly encourage you to download and sign up for Bus Compass!
Bus Compass gives parents another way to stay informed about their student's transportation and helps take some of the guesswork out of waiting for the bus. Through the app, parents can:
🚌 Track the bus in real time
⏰ View estimated arrival times
🔔 Receive important transportation alerts and updates
📍 Stay informed about your student's bus route
💜 Have greater peace of mind during morning and afternoon transportation
📲 Getting started is easy!
Search for "Bus Compass" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or scan the QR code on the flyer to download the app.
If your student rides the bus, please download the app and get connected!
🛑 Need assistance signing up or accessing your student's route?
Contact Mr. Payne at:
📧 mpayne@empoweral.org
📞 205-830-8769
Please share this information with anyone responsible for getting your student to or from the bus stop.
💜💛 Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay on track!
We are Empower. We Respect. We Lead. We Succeed.
If your student rides an Empower school bus, we strongly encourage you to download and sign up for Bus Compass!
Bus Compass gives parents another way to stay informed about their student's transportation and helps take some of the guesswork out of waiting for the bus. Through the app, parents can:
🚌 Track the bus in real time
⏰ View estimated arrival times
🔔 Receive important transportation alerts and updates
📍 Stay informed about your student's bus route
💜 Have greater peace of mind during morning and afternoon transportation
📲 Getting started is easy!
Search for "Bus Compass" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or scan the QR code on the flyer to download the app.
If your student rides the bus, please download the app and get connected!
🛑 Need assistance signing up or accessing your student's route?
Contact Mr. Payne at:
📧 mpayne@empoweral.org
📞 205-830-8769
Please share this information with anyone responsible for getting your student to or from the bus stop.
💜💛 Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay on track!
We are Empower. We Respect. We Lead. We Succeed.
🚌 ALL BUS ROUTES ARE RUNNING TODAY! 🐊💜
Empower families, the Red Route, Blue Route, and Green Route are all running as scheduled today!
📍 Please review the bus schedule for your scholar’s AM pick-up and PM drop-off times.
⏰ IMPORTANT: We ask that parents and scholars arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes BEFORE the scheduled time. This helps keep our buses on schedule and ensures scholars do not miss their bus.
📱 Need access to the bus app?
Contact Mr. Payne at mpayne@empoweral.org to have your account activated. The bus app allows families to stay connected and receive real-time information regarding their scholar’s bus.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we work to keep our Gators safe, on time, and ready to learn! 💜🐊🚌
We Are Empower. We Respect. We Lead. We Succeed.
#EmpowerGators #GatorStrong #EmpowerSchools #BusTransportation
Empower families, the Red Route, Blue Route, and Green Route are all running as scheduled today!
📍 Please review the bus schedule for your scholar’s AM pick-up and PM drop-off times.
⏰ IMPORTANT: We ask that parents and scholars arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes BEFORE the scheduled time. This helps keep our buses on schedule and ensures scholars do not miss their bus.
📱 Need access to the bus app?
Contact Mr. Payne at mpayne@empoweral.org to have your account activated. The bus app allows families to stay connected and receive real-time information regarding their scholar’s bus.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we work to keep our Gators safe, on time, and ready to learn! 💜🐊🚌
We Are Empower. We Respect. We Lead. We Succeed.
#EmpowerGators #GatorStrong #EmpowerSchools #BusTransportation
ECS Parents,
Please see gator routes attached for the week of August 17-21, 2026. We are pleased to announce the launch of "Bus Compass" app that allows parents to track their students' bus in real time. We're also launching our third bus (13-75) this week which will be driven by our newest gator - Ms. Tonya Burns. Let's welcome her to the gator family and transportation team. She brings over 20 years of experience within and around Jefferson county! Also, please note that the Marathon stop has moved to Blue Route and that all pickup & drop off times have been adjusted.
Please see gator routes attached for the week of August 17-21, 2026. We are pleased to announce the launch of "Bus Compass" app that allows parents to track their students' bus in real time. We're also launching our third bus (13-75) this week which will be driven by our newest gator - Ms. Tonya Burns. Let's welcome her to the gator family and transportation team. She brings over 20 years of experience within and around Jefferson county! Also, please note that the Marathon stop has moved to Blue Route and that all pickup & drop off times have been adjusted.
ECS Parents,
Download our new bus tracking application today! Available for iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
🏀🐊 **CALLING ALL 7TH & 8TH GRADE HOOPERS!** 🐊🏀
It’s time to hit the court! **Empower Gators Girls & Boys Basketball Tryouts** are coming up! 💜🧡
📅 **Monday, August 17th**
⏰ **6:00 PM – 7:00 PM**
📍 **Empower Upper Campus Gym**
🎓 **7th & 8th Grade Girls & Boys**
Come ready to **RUN, HUSTLE, and SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!** 💪🏾🔥
💧 Bring water
👟 Wear athletic shoes
🏀 Come dressed and ready to WORK!
Whether you’ve been hooping for years or you’re ready to show us something new, we want to see you on that court!
**LET’S GO GATORS! 🐊🏀💜**
Questions? Please reach out to **Coach Capehart or Coach Burnett.**
It’s time to hit the court! **Empower Gators Girls & Boys Basketball Tryouts** are coming up! 💜🧡
📅 **Monday, August 17th**
⏰ **6:00 PM – 7:00 PM**
📍 **Empower Upper Campus Gym**
🎓 **7th & 8th Grade Girls & Boys**
Come ready to **RUN, HUSTLE, and SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!** 💪🏾🔥
💧 Bring water
👟 Wear athletic shoes
🏀 Come dressed and ready to WORK!
Whether you’ve been hooping for years or you’re ready to show us something new, we want to see you on that court!
**LET’S GO GATORS! 🐊🏀💜**
Questions? Please reach out to **Coach Capehart or Coach Burnett.**
🏐💜 **LADY GATORS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS!** 💜🏐
Calling all future Lady Gators! 🐊🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes to hit the court? Come ready to **WORK, HUSTLE, and SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT!**
📅 **Tuesday, August 18th**
⏰ **4:30 PM – 5:45 PM**
**WHAT TO KNOW:**
🏥 **A current physical is REQUIRED prior to tryouts.**
👕 White shirt
🩳 Black shorts
👟 **ATHLETIC SHOES ONLY!**
🚫 No Jordans, Converse, or other non-athletic shoes.
Come ready. Play hard. **BE A GATOR!** 🐊🏐💜
Questions? Contact **Mrs. Oliver-Curry, Head Coach** at **[toliver-curry@empoweral.org](mailto:toliver-curry@empoweral.org)**.
#LadyGators #GatorVolleyball #VolleyballTryouts #EmpowerAthletics #OneTeamOneVoiceOneEmpower
Calling all future Lady Gators! 🐊🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes to hit the court? Come ready to **WORK, HUSTLE, and SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT!**
📅 **Tuesday, August 18th**
⏰ **4:30 PM – 5:45 PM**
**WHAT TO KNOW:**
🏥 **A current physical is REQUIRED prior to tryouts.**
👕 White shirt
🩳 Black shorts
👟 **ATHLETIC SHOES ONLY!**
🚫 No Jordans, Converse, or other non-athletic shoes.
Come ready. Play hard. **BE A GATOR!** 🐊🏐💜
Questions? Contact **Mrs. Oliver-Curry, Head Coach** at **[toliver-curry@empoweral.org](mailto:toliver-curry@empoweral.org)**.
#LadyGators #GatorVolleyball #VolleyballTryouts #EmpowerAthletics #OneTeamOneVoiceOneEmpower
Please review the attached flyer for the complete list of stops and scheduled drop-off times. We encourage families to arrive at their designated stop a few minutes early, as times may vary slightly due to traffic and loading. Please note that the green route is canceled for today (Piggly Wiggly, Carriage Hills and Aldi).
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to safely transport our Gators home! 💜🐊
Together. Relentless. Empowered.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to safely transport our Gators home! 💜🐊
Together. Relentless. Empowered.
