Wednesday (10/29), Grade 10 College Bound Seminar Thursday (10/30), Morning Assembly (Assembly Bell Schedule) Friday (10/31), Co-Curricular Pep Ralley (Assembly Bell Schedule) Thursday (11/6) — Sunday (11/9), The Wizard of Oz shows, American Spirit Theater Tuesday (11/11), Veterans Day (No School) Wednesday (11/12), Veterans Day Assembly (Assembly Bell Schedule) Friday (11/14), End of the Third Grading Period Wednesday (11/19), 26-27 ECHS Program Information Night Friday (11/21), Saxon Day (Saxon Day Bell Schedule) Monday (11/24) — Friday (11/28), Thanksgiving Vacation
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
AHCS Musical Theater presents The Wizard of Oz Ready to see a musical that will give you all the feels? Join us as AHCS students of all ages showcase their talents in this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz! This show is guaranteed to make your heart grow three sizes, and you’ll quickly realize there's no place like theater. Just follow the yellow brick road to a show packed with heart, brains, and courage, incredible songs, and spectacular sights. Tickets are on sale now, with shows at the American Spirit Theater on the Escondido Charter High School campus from November 6-9. Check out the show times below, and click here to purchase your tickets. It's a gale-force of fun you won't want to miss!
SHOWTIMES Thursday, November 6* -4:30 p.m. (EMERALD CAST) *ECHS Students $6 cash at the door while supplies last Friday, November 7 -7:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST) Saturday, November 8 -2:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST) -7:00 p.m. (EMERALD CAST) Sunday, November 9 -2:00 p.m. (EMERALD CAST) -7:00 p.m. (RUBY CAST)
*Discounted tickets for high school students are $6.00 (cash only) for the opening show on Thursday, November 6, at 4:30 p.m. The box office will be open for student ticket sales on Thursday, November 6, during lunch outside the library, and at 3:30 p.m. at the theater, while tickets last.
Halloween Costume Reminder As a reminder, ECHS does not allow students to dress up in costume on Halloween. Students will be sent home if they arrive in any sort of costume attire. Please plan accordingly.
PARENTS
Midterm Progress Reports Midterm Progress reports were mailed home last week. Please check your mailbox. If you did not receive one, please check the address we have on file in ParentVUE, and then contact Kim Young at kyoung@amhcs.org.
Grade 10 College Bound Seminar Sophomore students and parents are encouraged to attend the Grade 10 College Bound Seminar on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. It will be hosted by our ECHS Student Services team. Topics include: the career exploration process, college information, paying for college, and more.
San Diego Gulls Join us for an exciting night of hockey and community spirit at Pechanga Arena on Saturday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. as we cheer on the San Diego Gulls during their Military Appreciation Night!
This event supports the Escondido Charter High School Parent Volunteer Organization, and your participation helps fund student programs and staff appreciation activities. Plus, if we sell 75+ tickets, our group will be featured in a special on-ice photo opportunity — don’t miss it! Click the link to reserve your tickets!
Progressive Dinner-Seeking Junior and Sophomore families! Progressive Dinner is on Saturday, December 6, this year! We will load up on buses, travel to the homes of ECHS families, eat food, carol in neighborhoods, and then return to the campus for some socializing and dessert. More information will be coming out in the Charter Notes in the coming weeks. Ticket sales will begin the week of November 3. If your family can host 50 students for appetizers or the dinner, please let Ms. Young know at kyoung@amhcs.org. We are still looking for Sophomore and Junior families to host either the appetizers or dinner.
ECHS Program Information Night On Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the American Spirit Theater, ECHS Administration and Student Services will be hosting an informational meeting to share about the programs and pathways at Escondido Charter High School. If you are interested in learning more about TCP, CLP, PLP, or what those initials even mean, please join us. This evening is open to currently enrolled families, families in the community, and at Heritage Junior High and Heritage Flex Academy families, who may want to learn more about Escondido Charter High School.
LOTTERY & ENROLLMENT
AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOLS 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR LOTTERY INFORMATION
Lotteries for the 2026-2027 school year will open on October 14, 2025 for all programs. Applications are not required for currently enrolled students, but new siblings must submit a lottery application.
Escondido Charter High School: Lottery applications for enrollment in the high school programs are available online at https://amhcs.org/echs/echs-admissions/. The Escondido Charter High school lottery closes on January 9, 2026. Please contact the main office at 760-737-3154 if you have any questions.
Heritage Elementary School: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/heritage-elementary-school/hes-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Elementary office at 760-737-3111 if you have any questions.
Heritage Junior High: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/heritage-junior-high-school/hjhs-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Junior High office at 760-294-5599 if you have any questions.
Heritage Flex Academy: Lottery applications are available online at https://amhcs.org/hfa/hfa-admissions/. The lottery closes on February 6, 2026. Please contact the Heritage Flex Academy office at 760-466-1166 if you have any questions.
ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Palomar Spring 2026 Are you thinking about taking an independent Palomar class next semester? The Palomar Spring 2026 classes are available to be viewed here. Priority Registration for the classes starts on Thursday, October 23. If you are planning on taking a Palomar class independently, follow these steps. If this is your first time taking an independent Palomar class, consider signing up for the Application Workshop on November 5.
If you are thinking about registering for one of our ECHS/Palomar Partnership courses (ASL 101, Geography 100, Child Development 100, Religion Studies 100, Psychology 100 (no spots available), and Political Science 101) please fill out this form. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
AP Testing Deposit - Last Week to Submit Your Deposit There is only a week left to submit your AP testing deposit of $40. All deposits are due by Monday, November 3. AP testing is in May, but tests must be ordered in the fall. If you are planning to take an AP test, make sure you log into your College Board account, join the class/test, and then submit your deposit using this link. For questions, email Mrs. Dunlap at edunlap@amhcs.org
or visit her in D-201.
College Visits ECHS is offering on campus college visits. Sign up for the HQ presentations using the link below No sign up is needed for lunch presentations, just swing by their table in the quad.
Wednesday, October 29: 12:30 -12:55 - UC San Diego - Sign up HERE Thursday, October 30: 10:30 - 11:00 - UC Santa Barbara - Sign up HERE
Palomar Application Workshop If you are a senior planning on attending Palomar in fall 2026, or are in grades 9-11 and are interested in taking a Palomar class for in the spring of 2026, we will be hosting an application workshop with Palomar on Wednesday, November 5, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Flex Lab. Students can sign up here. You will need to bring the following: Social Security number (if you have one) and know your family's annual income.
PROJECT NEXT
Project Next Career Coaching Ms. Osorio, our Career Coach with Project Next, is here to support students with their next steps after high school. She is available on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the ECHS Future Center. Check out the menu of services here, book an appointment here, or email her at tatiana@projectnext.org. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay updated on events and opportunities throughout the year at echs_futurecenter.
On October 21st, 20 students joined our Show Imaging field trip and learned about the industry and career opportunities. Click here to view photos from the event.
Don't forget to check out our upcoming events !
-Public Safety Management Career Chat: (includes MiraMar Public Safety Management Bachelors overview): Thursday, October 30, at 1:15 p.m. in the Future Center. *No sign up is required to attend this event!
-Palomar Trades Day: Thursday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Palomar College in San Marcos(Sign-up is now closed, 13 students will be attending.)
Heart Screening In honor of Titus Wininger, a AHCS friend whose life was tragically cut short by an undetected heart condition, we’re hosting FREE heart screenings for anyone ages 12–25.
Where: Escondido Charter High School When: Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Walk-ins 10:00 to 2:00) Registration: Register at epsavealife.org/get-screened *No ID or insurance is required, and the screening is 100% FREE.
Join us in protecting young hearts and honoring Titus’s legacy.
Cheer - Dance Night Please join us for an unforgettable night of dancing, on Tuesday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the theater! Some of the very best of ECHS will be performing with the White Tiger Cheer leaders in “Dancing with the Teachers.” You will not want to miss this super fun evening. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. You can purchase your tickets here. Watch the ECHS Cheer Instagram in the coming weeks for teacher reveals. Here is a flyer with additional information.
Sister Project Hygiene Drive The Sister Project will be making kits at our November event, and is sponsoring a hygiene drive. You’ll earn a 1/2 hour of community service for every 4 items donated, with a maximum of 3 hours per person earned. All items will be donated to Interfaith. Drop them off in Mrs. Scaramuzza’s room, F-103. Items needed: travel size shampoo, bar soaps, razors, deodorant, personal wet wipes, tissues, lip balm, etc.
Town and Country Town and Country will meet on Tuesday, October 28. Please get a permission slip from the front office or the future center, and bring it with you the first time you attend to volunteer. A new permission slip is needed each year. This is a community service opportunity.
Community Service Opportunity Heritage Elementary's ELO-Program is looking for high school volunteers. Volunteers will help students with homework as well as aiding teachers in a variety of classes such as coding, 3d printing, art, dance and more! If you are interested in helping our youngest White Tigers and earning community service hours, please click on this link.
ATHLETICS
ECHS Athletics Please check our athletics website, for the latest updates! You may also contact our athletic department at echsathletics@amhcs.org, if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing with you as we Play As One!
Athletics Physical Form This form
needs to be completed before trying out for any ECHS sport. It should be uploaded to your Student Management Portal. This can be found on our athletics website
under “Athletics Dept & Forms” and then after selecting “Clearance Forms”.
ISPE If you are enrolled in ISPE this year, please click on the link that correlates to your program TCP
or CLP
to input your hours. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Mallie at mgreen@amhcs.org.
Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy The ECHS Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy has been recently updated. To review the policy, click HERE.
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR STUDENTS THROUGH A RIGOROUS CORE CURRICULUM WITH A PERSPECTIVE THAT CHERISHES TIMELESS VIRTUES AND THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.
