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
🏐💜 IT’S GAME DAY, GATOR FAMILY! 💜🏐
Our Lady Gators are back at HOME and ready to hit the court against i3 Academy! 🔥🐊
📍 751 Academy Dr.
⏰ Game starts at 5:00 PM
Come pack the stands, bring that Gator energy, and cheer on our girls as they defend THE SWAMP! 🐊💜🖤
📣 LET’S GET LOUD FOR OUR LADY GATORS!
#LadyGators #GatorNation #EmpowerCommunitySchools #WelcomeToTheSwamp #GameDay
Our Lady Gators are back at HOME and ready to hit the court against i3 Academy! 🔥🐊
📍 751 Academy Dr.
⏰ Game starts at 5:00 PM
Come pack the stands, bring that Gator energy, and cheer on our girls as they defend THE SWAMP! 🐊💜🖤
📣 LET’S GET LOUD FOR OUR LADY GATORS!
#LadyGators #GatorNation #EmpowerCommunitySchools #WelcomeToTheSwamp #GameDay
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
Good Afternoon Upper Campus Families,
We want to share an important update regarding Progress Reports and ACAP Scores. Moving forward, Progress Reports and Report Cards will be sent to families through PowerSchool. However, for this grading period, Upper Campus Progress Reports will be printed and sent home with students.
Progress Reports will be sent home with students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
In addition, Spring 2026 ACAP Score Reports will also be sent home with students. Your student will receive their printed Progress Report and ACAP Score Report together. Please make sure to check your student’s backpack for these important documents. We strongly encourage families to review the Progress Report and ACAP Scores with their student. This is a great opportunity to celebrate areas of success and discuss areas where additional support may be needed.
Please remember to:
Check your student’s backpack for their Progress Report and ACAP Scores.
Review both documents with your student.
Contact the school if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your student’s education!
Empower families, get ready because Gator Madness is taking over the swamp!
🔥 Join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of school spirit, fun, and GATOR PRIDE!
Come out and meet our Boys Basketball, Lady Gator Basketball, Volleyball, and Cheer Squad as we kick off another exciting season of Empower athletics! 🏀🏐📣 And yes—concessions will be JUMPING, so come hungry! 🍿🌭
🎟️ Admission: $5 when purchased through GoFan or $6 cash at the door
📍 751 Academy Dr., Bessemer, AL 35022
Bring the whole family, wear your purple, black, and white, and help us pack the swamp! We want our scholars to FEEL that Gator love! 💜🐊
ONE SCHOOL. ONE FAMILY. ONE GOAL.
#GatorMadness #GatorPride #EmpowerGators #WelcomeToTheSwamp 🐊💜🔥
🔥 Join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of school spirit, fun, and GATOR PRIDE!
Come out and meet our Boys Basketball, Lady Gator Basketball, Volleyball, and Cheer Squad as we kick off another exciting season of Empower athletics! 🏀🏐📣 And yes—concessions will be JUMPING, so come hungry! 🍿🌭
🎟️ Admission: $5 when purchased through GoFan or $6 cash at the door
📍 751 Academy Dr., Bessemer, AL 35022
Bring the whole family, wear your purple, black, and white, and help us pack the swamp! We want our scholars to FEEL that Gator love! 💜🐊
ONE SCHOOL. ONE FAMILY. ONE GOAL.
#GatorMadness #GatorPride #EmpowerGators #WelcomeToTheSwamp 🐊💜🔥
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
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!
Good afternoon ECS Families!
Our volleyball games for this week (9/8 and 9/10) against Hueytown Middle has been cancelled!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us here at Upper Campus at 205-413-8600.
See ya later, Gator!🐊💜
¡Buenas tardes, familias de ECS!
¡Nuestros partidos de voleibol de esta semana (8 y 10 de septiembre) contra Hueytown Middle han sido cancelados!
Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con nosotros en Upper Campus al 205-413-8600.
¡Nos vemos luego, Gator!
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!
🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER: STUDENT CHECK-IN PROCEDURES 🚨
Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that ANY student arriving after 8:00 AM MUST be accompanied INSIDE the building by a parent or guardian to be checked in through the front office.
🚫 Students may NOT be dropped off at the door, curb, or parking lot after 8:00 AM.
🚫 Students may NOT enter the building alone to check themselves in.
A parent or guardian MUST come inside the building and complete the check-in process.
This procedure is NON-NEGOTIABLE. If a student is dropped off after 8:00 AM without a parent or guardian entering the building to check them in, a phone call will be made home.
This procedure is in place to ensure that all students are properly accounted for and that our attendance records remain accurate.
We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you plan accordingly when bringing your student to school after 8:00 AM.
💜🐊 Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and accounted for!
🚨 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE: PROCEDIMIENTO PARA REGISTRAR LA LLEGADA DE ESTUDIANTES 🚨
Padres, madres y tutores:
Les informamos que TODO estudiante que llegue después de las 8:00 a. m. DEBE estar acompañado por uno de sus padres o tutores DENTRO del edificio para registrar su llegada en la oficina principal.
🚫 Los estudiantes NO pueden ser dejados en la puerta, en la acera ni en el estacionamiento después de las 8:00 a. m.
🚫 Los estudiantes NO pueden entrar solos al edificio para registrar su llegada.
Uno de los padres o tutores DEBE entrar al edificio y completar el proceso de registro.
Este procedimiento NO ES NEGOCIABLE. Si un estudiante es dejado después de las 8:00 a. m. sin que uno de sus padres o tutores entre al edificio para registrarlo, se realizará una llamada a casa.
Este procedimiento se ha establecido para garantizar que todos los estudiantes estén debidamente registrados y que nuestros registros de asistencia sean precisos.
Agradecemos su cooperación y les pedimos que hagan los arreglos necesarios al traer a su estudiante a la escuela después de las 8:00 a. m.
💜🐊 ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener a nuestros estudiantes seguros y debidamente registrados!
Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that ANY student arriving after 8:00 AM MUST be accompanied INSIDE the building by a parent or guardian to be checked in through the front office.
🚫 Students may NOT be dropped off at the door, curb, or parking lot after 8:00 AM.
🚫 Students may NOT enter the building alone to check themselves in.
A parent or guardian MUST come inside the building and complete the check-in process.
This procedure is NON-NEGOTIABLE. If a student is dropped off after 8:00 AM without a parent or guardian entering the building to check them in, a phone call will be made home.
This procedure is in place to ensure that all students are properly accounted for and that our attendance records remain accurate.
We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you plan accordingly when bringing your student to school after 8:00 AM.
💜🐊 Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and accounted for!
🚨 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE: PROCEDIMIENTO PARA REGISTRAR LA LLEGADA DE ESTUDIANTES 🚨
Padres, madres y tutores:
Les informamos que TODO estudiante que llegue después de las 8:00 a. m. DEBE estar acompañado por uno de sus padres o tutores DENTRO del edificio para registrar su llegada en la oficina principal.
🚫 Los estudiantes NO pueden ser dejados en la puerta, en la acera ni en el estacionamiento después de las 8:00 a. m.
🚫 Los estudiantes NO pueden entrar solos al edificio para registrar su llegada.
Uno de los padres o tutores DEBE entrar al edificio y completar el proceso de registro.
Este procedimiento NO ES NEGOCIABLE. Si un estudiante es dejado después de las 8:00 a. m. sin que uno de sus padres o tutores entre al edificio para registrarlo, se realizará una llamada a casa.
Este procedimiento se ha establecido para garantizar que todos los estudiantes estén debidamente registrados y que nuestros registros de asistencia sean precisos.
Agradecemos su cooperación y les pedimos que hagan los arreglos necesarios al traer a su estudiante a la escuela después de las 8:00 a. m.
💜🐊 ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener a nuestros estudiantes seguros y debidamente registrados!
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!
🎶💜 CALLING ALL FUTURE EMPOWER MUSICIANS! 💜🎶
Does your student have an interest in music but isn’t quite sure which instrument is right for them? Come find their sound! 🎺🥁🎷🎶
Empower Community School is excited to host our Beginner Band Instrument Tryout & Rental Information Night for students in 5th–8th grade!
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Upper Campus Gymnasium
Students will have the opportunity to try different instruments, explore woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and get guidance from our band staff to help determine which instrument is the best fit! 🎷🎺🥁
Parents will also be able to learn about the instrument rental process, pricing, payment options, and next steps for getting their student started.
✨ No previous musical experience is needed! This is the perfect opportunity for students who are curious about band but don’t know where to begin.
📲 Interested in joining? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the application!
Questions? Contact Ms. Shaw, Music Instructor, at cshaw@empoweral.org.
🎵 PLAY. LEARN. INSPIRE.
We can’t wait to help our Gators take their first step toward an amazing musical journey! 💜🐊🎶
🎶💜 ¡LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS FUTUROS MÚSICOS DE EMPOWER! 💜🎶
¿Su estudiante tiene interés en la música pero no está seguro de qué instrumento es el adecuado para él o ella? ¡Vengan a encontrar su sonido! 🎺🥁🎷🎶
Empower Community School se complace en organizar nuestra Noche de Prueba de Instrumentos para Banda Principiante e Información sobre Alquiler para estudiantes de 5.º a 8.º grado.
📅 Jueves, 3 de septiembre de 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Gimnasio del Campus Superior
Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar diferentes instrumentos, explorar instrumentos de viento madera, viento metal y percusión, y recibir orientación de nuestro personal de banda para ayudarles a determinar cuál es el instrumento que mejor se adapta a ellos. 🎷🎺🥁
Los padres también podrán conocer el proceso de alquiler de instrumentos, precios, opciones de pago y los siguientes pasos para que su estudiante comience.
✨ ¡No se necesita experiencia musical previa! Esta es la oportunidad perfecta para los estudiantes que sienten curiosidad por la banda pero no saben por dónde empezar.
📲 ¿Interesado en participar? Escanee el código QR en el folleto para completar la solicitud.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a la Sra. Shaw, Instructora de Música, en cshaw@empoweral.org.
🎵 TOCA. APRENDE. INSPIRA.
¡Estamos emocionados de ayudar a nuestros Gators a dar su primer paso hacia un increíble viaje musical! 💜🐊🎶
Does your student have an interest in music but isn’t quite sure which instrument is right for them? Come find their sound! 🎺🥁🎷🎶
Empower Community School is excited to host our Beginner Band Instrument Tryout & Rental Information Night for students in 5th–8th grade!
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Upper Campus Gymnasium
Students will have the opportunity to try different instruments, explore woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and get guidance from our band staff to help determine which instrument is the best fit! 🎷🎺🥁
Parents will also be able to learn about the instrument rental process, pricing, payment options, and next steps for getting their student started.
✨ No previous musical experience is needed! This is the perfect opportunity for students who are curious about band but don’t know where to begin.
📲 Interested in joining? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the application!
Questions? Contact Ms. Shaw, Music Instructor, at cshaw@empoweral.org.
🎵 PLAY. LEARN. INSPIRE.
We can’t wait to help our Gators take their first step toward an amazing musical journey! 💜🐊🎶
🎶💜 ¡LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS FUTUROS MÚSICOS DE EMPOWER! 💜🎶
¿Su estudiante tiene interés en la música pero no está seguro de qué instrumento es el adecuado para él o ella? ¡Vengan a encontrar su sonido! 🎺🥁🎷🎶
Empower Community School se complace en organizar nuestra Noche de Prueba de Instrumentos para Banda Principiante e Información sobre Alquiler para estudiantes de 5.º a 8.º grado.
📅 Jueves, 3 de septiembre de 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Gimnasio del Campus Superior
Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar diferentes instrumentos, explorar instrumentos de viento madera, viento metal y percusión, y recibir orientación de nuestro personal de banda para ayudarles a determinar cuál es el instrumento que mejor se adapta a ellos. 🎷🎺🥁
Los padres también podrán conocer el proceso de alquiler de instrumentos, precios, opciones de pago y los siguientes pasos para que su estudiante comience.
✨ ¡No se necesita experiencia musical previa! Esta es la oportunidad perfecta para los estudiantes que sienten curiosidad por la banda pero no saben por dónde empezar.
📲 ¿Interesado en participar? Escanee el código QR en el folleto para completar la solicitud.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a la Sra. Shaw, Instructora de Música, en cshaw@empoweral.org.
🎵 TOCA. APRENDE. INSPIRA.
¡Estamos emocionados de ayudar a nuestros Gators a dar su primer paso hacia un increíble viaje musical! 💜🐊🎶
Stay Connected With The Empower Community School App!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
📢 IMPORTANT REMINDER: STUDENT CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT & UNIFORM POLICY
Empower Families,
Please review the following important procedures regarding student arrival, check-in, check-out, and dress code.
⏰ MORNING CHECK-IN
Students arriving after 8:00 AM must be checked in through the Front Office by a parent or guardian. Students may not be dropped off or sent inside alone after 8:00 AM.
🚫 LATEST CHECK-IN TIMES
Monday–Thursday: No student check-ins after 11:30 AM
Friday: No student check-ins after 10:00 AM
🚗 LATEST CHECK-OUT TIMES
Monday–Thursday: Students may not be checked out after 3:00 PM
Friday: Students may not be checked out after 12:30 PM
👕 UNIFORM & DRESS CODE — EFFECTIVE MONDAY, AUGUST 24
All students are expected to be in full school uniform and in compliance with the school dress code beginning Monday, August 24.
⚠️ Students who are not in dress code will be sent home.
Parents and guardians, please make the necessary arrangements to ensure your student arrives on time, follows all check-in/check-out procedures, and reports to school in the proper uniform each day.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe, orderly, and productive school environment.
Dr. L. Riley
Principal
📢 AVISO IMPORTANTE: ENTRADA, SALIDA Y POLÍTICA DE UNIFORMES
Familias de Empower:
Por favor, revisen los siguientes procedimientos importantes relacionados con la llegada, entrada, salida y código de vestimenta de los estudiantes.
⏰ ENTRADA POR LA MAÑANA
Todos los estudiantes que lleguen después de las 8:00 a. m. deberán ser registrados en la Oficina Principal por su padre, madre o tutor legal. Después de las 8:00 a. m., los estudiantes no podrán ser dejados en la escuela ni entrar solos.
🚫 HORARIOS LÍMITE PARA LA ENTRADA
Lunes a jueves: No se permitirá la entrada de estudiantes después de las 11:30 a. m.
Viernes: No se permitirá la entrada de estudiantes después de las 10:00 a. m.
🚗 HORARIOS LÍMITE PARA LA SALIDA
Lunes a jueves: Los estudiantes no podrán salir después de las 3:00 p. m.
Viernes: Los estudiantes no podrán salir después de las 12:30 p. m.
👕 UNIFORME Y CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA — A PARTIR DEL LUNES 24 DE AGOSTO
A partir del lunes 24 de agosto, todos los estudiantes deberán asistir a la escuela con el uniforme escolar completo y cumplir con el código de vestimenta de la escuela.
⚠️ Los estudiantes que no cumplan con el código de vestimenta serán enviados a casa.
Padres y tutores, por favor hagan los arreglos necesarios para asegurarse de que sus estudiantes lleguen a tiempo, sigan todos los procedimientos de entrada y salida, y asistan a la escuela con el uniforme apropiado todos los días.
Gracias por su cooperación y por ayudarnos a mantener un ambiente escolar seguro, ordenado y productivo.
Dr. L. Riley
Director
Empower Families,
Please review the following important procedures regarding student arrival, check-in, check-out, and dress code.
⏰ MORNING CHECK-IN
Students arriving after 8:00 AM must be checked in through the Front Office by a parent or guardian. Students may not be dropped off or sent inside alone after 8:00 AM.
🚫 LATEST CHECK-IN TIMES
Monday–Thursday: No student check-ins after 11:30 AM
Friday: No student check-ins after 10:00 AM
🚗 LATEST CHECK-OUT TIMES
Monday–Thursday: Students may not be checked out after 3:00 PM
Friday: Students may not be checked out after 12:30 PM
👕 UNIFORM & DRESS CODE — EFFECTIVE MONDAY, AUGUST 24
All students are expected to be in full school uniform and in compliance with the school dress code beginning Monday, August 24.
⚠️ Students who are not in dress code will be sent home.
Parents and guardians, please make the necessary arrangements to ensure your student arrives on time, follows all check-in/check-out procedures, and reports to school in the proper uniform each day.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe, orderly, and productive school environment.
Dr. L. Riley
Principal
📢 AVISO IMPORTANTE: ENTRADA, SALIDA Y POLÍTICA DE UNIFORMES
Familias de Empower:
Por favor, revisen los siguientes procedimientos importantes relacionados con la llegada, entrada, salida y código de vestimenta de los estudiantes.
⏰ ENTRADA POR LA MAÑANA
Todos los estudiantes que lleguen después de las 8:00 a. m. deberán ser registrados en la Oficina Principal por su padre, madre o tutor legal. Después de las 8:00 a. m., los estudiantes no podrán ser dejados en la escuela ni entrar solos.
🚫 HORARIOS LÍMITE PARA LA ENTRADA
Lunes a jueves: No se permitirá la entrada de estudiantes después de las 11:30 a. m.
Viernes: No se permitirá la entrada de estudiantes después de las 10:00 a. m.
🚗 HORARIOS LÍMITE PARA LA SALIDA
Lunes a jueves: Los estudiantes no podrán salir después de las 3:00 p. m.
Viernes: Los estudiantes no podrán salir después de las 12:30 p. m.
👕 UNIFORME Y CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA — A PARTIR DEL LUNES 24 DE AGOSTO
A partir del lunes 24 de agosto, todos los estudiantes deberán asistir a la escuela con el uniforme escolar completo y cumplir con el código de vestimenta de la escuela.
⚠️ Los estudiantes que no cumplan con el código de vestimenta serán enviados a casa.
Padres y tutores, por favor hagan los arreglos necesarios para asegurarse de que sus estudiantes lleguen a tiempo, sigan todos los procedimientos de entrada y salida, y asistan a la escuela con el uniforme apropiado todos los días.
Gracias por su cooperación y por ayudarnos a mantener un ambiente escolar seguro, ordenado y productivo.
Dr. L. Riley
Director
Important Update for Families
It has been brought to our attention that Linq is currently not allowing users to add money to their accounts. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and are actively working to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible.
Once the issue has been resolved, we will provide additional information and instructions.
In the meantime, please know that your babies will continue to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch as usual. However, they will not be able to purchase a la carte items until the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this issue. Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
CNP Director
It has been brought to our attention that Linq is currently not allowing users to add money to their accounts. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and are actively working to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible.
Once the issue has been resolved, we will provide additional information and instructions.
In the meantime, please know that your babies will continue to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch as usual. However, they will not be able to purchase a la carte items until the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this issue. Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
CNP Director
Stay connected with our Empower Community School App!!
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we can't wait to welcome our Empower families back!
Join us for an afternoon of fun, connection, and excitement as we kick off an amazing school year together. Come meet our incredible teachers, enjoy music and family-friendly activities, reconnect with friends, and get ready for a successful year at Empower!
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Empower Community School
751 Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
✨ Meet the Teachers
🎶 Music & Fun
🤝 Community Connection
This event is FREE and open to all families!
We can't wait to see our returning families and welcome our newest Gators to the Empower family. Let's start the school year with energy, excitement, and community!
💜 Together, We Empower. Together, We Succeed.
#EmpowerSchoolsAL #BackToSchoolBash #EmpowerGators #MeetTheTeachers #BackToSchool #BessemerAL #FamilyFun #TogetherWeEmpower #TogetherWeSucceed
