🎉 You're Invited to Empower Community School's Back-to-School Bash! 🎉
Empower families, we can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing school year!
Join us on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 751 Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 for our annual Back-to-School Bash!
Come out and:
✅ Meet your teachers
✅Learn more about our NEW House System
✅ Enjoy family-friendly fun and activities
✅ Visit with food trucks and community vendors
This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet and greet our new and returning faculty members, reconnect with friends, and become familiar with important information before the first day of school.
We look forward to seeing all of our NEW & RETURNING Empower Knights there!
For more information, visit www.empoweral.org.
Empower families, we can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing school year!
Join us on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 751 Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 for our annual Back-to-School Bash!
Come out and:
✅ Meet your teachers
✅Learn more about our NEW House System
✅ Enjoy family-friendly fun and activities
✅ Visit with food trucks and community vendors
This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet and greet our new and returning faculty members, reconnect with friends, and become familiar with important information before the first day of school.
We look forward to seeing all of our NEW & RETURNING Empower Knights there!
For more information, visit www.empoweral.org.
Let's Keep Our School Bus A Safe Place
Dear Empower Families,
As we prepare for another outstanding school year, we want to share an important update regarding our student uniform expectations.
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Empower collared uniform shirts (polo shirts and approved oxford/blouse shirts) are the required daily uniform.
Please note the following changes:
✅ Required Daily Attire
Students must wear an approved Empower collared uniform shirt each day.
Approved bottoms include school-approved pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers as outlined in the uniform guide.
Belts (Girls/Boys)
Closed Toe Shoes
Black Sweaters
🚫 Empower T-Shirts
Empower T-shirts may not be worn as the daily school uniform.
T-shirts may be worn only on designated school spirit days or other special occasions announced by the school.
🛍️ T-Shirt Sales
Empower T-shirts will NO longer be sold through the school.
These updates help maintain a consistent, professional learning environment while ensuring all students are dressed for success each day.
Families can shop for approved uniforms through French Toast using School Code QS614SD.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to uphold high expectations for all Empower scholars.
Dress with Pride. Learn with Purpose. Lead with Confidence.
As we prepare for another outstanding school year, we want to share an important update regarding our student uniform expectations.
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Empower collared uniform shirts (polo shirts and approved oxford/blouse shirts) are the required daily uniform.
Please note the following changes:
✅ Required Daily Attire
Students must wear an approved Empower collared uniform shirt each day.
Approved bottoms include school-approved pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers as outlined in the uniform guide.
Belts (Girls/Boys)
Closed Toe Shoes
Black Sweaters
🚫 Empower T-Shirts
Empower T-shirts may not be worn as the daily school uniform.
T-shirts may be worn only on designated school spirit days or other special occasions announced by the school.
🛍️ T-Shirt Sales
Empower T-shirts will NO longer be sold through the school.
These updates help maintain a consistent, professional learning environment while ensuring all students are dressed for success each day.
Families can shop for approved uniforms through French Toast using School Code QS614SD.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to uphold high expectations for all Empower scholars.
Dress with Pride. Learn with Purpose. Lead with Confidence.
Now Hiring: Child Nutrition Program Assistant Elementary School Campus $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Are you passionate about serving children and making a positive impact in your community? We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Child Nutrition Program Assistant to join our elementary school team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring students receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe, welcoming, and efficient cafeteria environment.
The Child Nutrition Program Assistant will assist with food preparation, meal service, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, operating kitchen equipment, and providing excellent customer service to students and staff. Successful candidates will be team-oriented, reliable, and committed to promoting healthy eating habits among children.
At Empower Community School, we know how to work hard and play hard... even during the summer! ☀️📚
Our Summer Boost Program helps scholars stay engaged and continue building important skills so they're ready to hit the ground running when the new school year begins. Today's focus? Phonics! 🔤✨
Strong readers start with strong foundations. Through fun, interactive lessons, our scholars are practicing letter sounds, word recognition, and reading skills while keeping their minds active over summer break.
ECS Family,
Calling all future Lady Knights and Knights!
Basketball tryouts are officially coming up, and we’re excited to see our student-athletes hit the court! 💪🏽🔥
🏀
Girls Basketball Tryouts
📅 May 19th
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts
📅 May 21st
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📌 All students MUST have:
▪️ White shirt
▪️ Black shorts
▪️ Athletic sneakers
▪️ An up-to-date physical on file
Please make sure students arrive on time and ready to work! Let’s get ready for an amazing season! 🖤💜🏀
📢 Reminder for Our Families!
Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates:
🗓️ Thursday, April 30, 2026 – E-Learning Day
Students will not report to campus. All scholars will complete take-home packets provided by their teachers.
🗓️ Friday, May 1, 2026 – Teacher Work Day
There will be no school for students as teachers will be engaged in planning and professional development.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you for your continued support! 💜
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📢 ¡Recordatorio para Nuestras Familias!
Por favor marquen sus calendarios con estas fechas importantes:
🗓️ Jueves, 30 de abril de 2026 – Día de Aprendizaje en Línea
Los estudiantes no asistirán al campus. Todos los alumnos completarán los paquetes para llevar a casa proporcionados por sus maestros.
🗓️ Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2026 – Día de Trabajo para Maestros
No habrá clases para los estudiantes, ya que los maestros estarán dedicados a la planificación y al desarrollo profesional.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquense con la escuela.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo! 💜
Our classrooms are LIT 🔥💜 💜Now enrolling for the 2026 to 2027 school year 💜Tuition free public charter school 💜Open to families in Bessemer and surrounding areas!
Enrollment info
💜 Tuition free public charter school 📍 Open to families in Bessemer and surrounding areas 🛡️ Safe, welcoming learning environment 👧🏾👦🏽 Serving scholars in grades K through 8 Visit empoweral.org or call 205 413 8600 for enrollment info.
