Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

289 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 EARLY COUNT Y SCHOOL SYSTEM (ECSS) is the result of careful consideration of cost-effective measures that ensure optimal use of resources and provide taxpayers with the most relief. However, despite the decline in student quantity, the ECSS continues to excel in student quality, with many of its students in extracurricular teams achieving high marks in sports and the arts. “Our football team was just named back-to-back regional champions last year and this year as well,” Dr. Brown says, also mentioning the achievements of the Early County Boys Tennis Team and Girls Basketball Team, who both routinely perform exceptionally well in state playoffs and tournaments year after year. It’s a common thing in the ECSS for multiple students to be nominated for Positive Athlete and Sportsmanship awards by the Georgia High School Association. Some students excel on the district’s E-Sports team and Student Advisory Board. So, beyond traditional achievements, it’s clear the ECSS also takes pride in producing well-rounded students engaged in multiple extracurricular activities. Looking ahead, the ECSS envisions sustained commitment to student success, with a special emphasis on literacy and addressing the challenges posed by the impact of the recent pandemic on early childhood education. “We should be able to guarantee that if their child comes to the Early County School System, they’ll be guaranteed to learn how to read, so we’re working really hard with literacy as well,” Dr. Brown explains. In conclusion, the story of ECSS is one of visionary leadership, community synergy, and unyielding devotion to shaping not just students but future leaders. It’s a narrative of innovation, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence that positions ECSS as a model for educational institutions striving to create an environment where every student can truly succeed. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Evergreen Lawn Care Services, Inc