East China School District News

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🗓 District Events 🗓

September 15 - Belle River, Pine River, and Palms Elementary Schools Open House (See School for more information)

September 16 - St. Clair River Elementary Open House 4:30-6:00 PM (See School for more information)

September 16 - PLC Early Release Day

September 28 - Regular Board of Education meeting

Message from Superintendent Cybulla

Promises Made, Promises Kept!

Dear East China School District Community,

There is always a certain feeling that comes with the start of a new school year; the excitement of seeing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and beginning another chapter together. I have to admit, I’m especially excited about this school year.

For the first time since 2020, we are starting a school year without major bond work or renovations taking place throughout our schools. There are still a few finishing touches and smaller projects to complete, but the major work is done. And what a journey it has been.

I am incredibly proud to say that we completed our bond projects within budget, kept our commitments to our community, and followed through on what we promised when our community approved the bond initiative.

Promises Made. Promises Kept!

That accomplishment did not happen by accident. It took countless hours, hard work, thoughtful planning, flexibility, patience, and a tremendous amount of teamwork. It truly took the entire ECSD team. From our staff and administrators to the operations and technology departments, teachers, support staff, contractors, and community partners.

I also want to recognize our community for your patience and support throughout this process. Major construction and renovation projects are not easy. They bring changes, inconveniences, questions, and plenty of moving pieces. Through it all, our community continued to believe in the vision and, most importantly, in our students.

Today, we can take a moment to appreciate what we have accomplished together. Our learning environments are better equipped to serve our students and staff.

After spending so much time, energy, and patience getting to this point, it feels good to finally take a breath. It feels good to walk through our schools and see the finished work. And it feels even better to know that we did it together.

But as exciting as it is to celebrate what we have accomplished, I believe the best part is what comes next. With the major bond work behind us, we can turn more of our attention toward the future of this incredible school district; toward teaching and learning, student success, innovation, opportunities for our students, and the many ways we can continue to make ECSD a place where every student can thrive.

Thank you for your trust, your patience, your partnership, and your continued support of our students and schools. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am even more excited about where we are headed.

Here’s to a great school year!

Promises Made. Promises Kept. Future Ahead!

Sincerely,

Suzanne Cybulla

What's Happening in our Schools...

Welcome Back

Thank you to all of the East China School District families who shared their children’s first day of school photos with us! Seeing the excitement, smiles, and even a few nervous faces as our students began a new school year was a wonderful reminder of what makes our district so special. We are grateful to our families for allowing us to share in these memorable moments and celebrate the beginning of another incredible year of learning, growth, and new opportunities. Together, we are excited to see all that our students will accomplish this year!

SCHS Senior Sunrise

MCHS Senior Sunrise

☀️ Our seniors came together to celebrate the beginning of their final year with Senior Sunrise. St. Clair High School’s Class of 2027 gathered on August 25, followed by Marine City High School’s Class of 2027 on September 8. These special mornings are a chance for our seniors to make memories, celebrate friendships, and watch the sun rise on the beginning of their final chapter at ECSD.

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East China Educational Foundation

FORE! A Successful Day on the Course

The East China Educational Foundation’s FORE! Golf Outing was a great success on August 10, bringing together golfers, sponsors, and community members for a day of fun, connection, and support for East China School District students.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated, sponsored the event, donated, and helped make the outing possible. The continued generosity and support of our community help the East China Educational Foundation make a meaningful difference for students and staff throughout our district.

Thank you to our golfers and the entire community for another successful FORE! Golf Outing!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

A huge thank you goes out to all of the East China Educational Foundation sponsors who helped make the 5th Annual FORE! East China Schools Golf Outing such a success. Thanks to the tremendous support of our community, the outing raised more than $10,000!

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work of the ECEF Board and grateful for the continued generosity and positive support from our community.

The East China Educational Foundation is an endowment fund established through and managed by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County to benefit East China School District students.

The fund supports enrichment opportunities such as after-school activities, special science and math events, fine arts programs, and other projects that enhance the educational experience of ECSD students. The East China Educational Foundation is truly an investment in the future of our children.

Since its inception, the East China Educational Foundation has awarded more than $260,000 in grants to support students and educational opportunities throughout East China School District.