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On March 12, nearly 30 science educators from around the region visited ECS to learn more about our School's science curriculum and to see first hand how our environmental mission is threaded throughout our programming. The first 'field trip' of its kind for this AIU Coalition, educators observed ECS' science classes across the district - at the Primary, Intermediate and Middle Schools - visiting our Thinking Labs, Discovery, and Environmental Literacy. The group observed, reflected and shared their observations and ideas with our administration and staff.

We’re excited to share that ECS is one of 10 recipients of the Park Tool Community Grant! Out of more than 450 programs around the world that applied, ECS was selected to receive repair stands, professional tools, and education materials to expand our bike maintenance education.

The Environmental Charter School (ECS) announced that Kristen Maser has been appointed director of communications for the organization. She will formally assume the role on February 11 and will be working with the interim director of communications to ensure a seamless transition.

At a recent VEX IQ Robotics Competition held at Woodland Hills High School, ECS was well represented, with seven teams competing among a total of 32 teams from across the region.

ECS announced that Vicky Hsieh has been elevated into a newly created senior leadership position, Chief of Innovation & Technology Services, effective immediately. The position will help ECS strengthen learning, spark creativity, and support technology systems across the school.

The Environmental Charter School (ECS) recently announced that it plans to begin negotiating a lease agreement that will allow it to move its middle and high school program to the Elmhurst Innovation Center along the Monongahela River.

If agreement is reached, transition to the new campus is anticipated for the 2027-28 school year.

You can find more detail, information on the site, and learn how to become more engaged at https://ecspgh.org/proposed-campus.