A message from the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club...

The Irvine Ravenna Kiwanis Club 2025 Annual Christmas Parade will take place on Friday, December 5th, at 7 PM.

We invite all groups, churches, schools, fire departments, businesses, and organizations to participate by entering a float, band, antique car, or other related parade unit.

Participants can enter to be judged, or if they just want to be part of the parade. The deadline to register to be judged is December 1, 2025.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entries regarding Effort of Difficulty, Display of Lights, and Overall Appearance.

You can fill out the registration form online at: https://forms.gle/9t5FisQFxrcpoT7k9
Or fill out a paper form by contacting a local Kiwanian or picking up a copy in the lobby of the Estill County Public Library.

For more information, you can contact Larry Stewart at 606-723-4002, Richard Snowden at 606-723-2135, email irvineravennakiwanis@gmail.com, or send us a Facebook message.

The Veterans Day Assembly will be held next Tuesday on 11/18/2025. Our 6th grade students will wear Red, 7th grade students will wear white, and 8th grade students will wear Blue.

There will be no school in the Estill County School District for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, due to hazardous road conditions. This will be NTI Day #1.

Good Evening ECMS families! Your student was given their KSA scores from last year today during 7th period. Please check your student's backpack for those papers. Also tomorrow is KONA ICE Day! Prices are $3.00, $5.00, and $7.00. Please send money with them tomorrow to school. Thank you.

ECMS/ECHS JROTC will be hosting a Veteran's Day program on November 11th. Our students have worked very hard on this and would love support. If your student has a veteran in their life, please invite them to come and enjoy a free lunch afterward.

This is a reminder from ECMS that picture money is due tomorrow. Picture retakes will be November 12th. Thank you and have a great evening.

Please see the November Calendar for all important events taking place at ECMS.

The Estill County Board of Education loved seeing the youngest students in our district dressed up for Trunk or Treat today! We encourage them to follow these safety rules tonight while trick or treating!

The Estill County Board of Education loved seeing the youngest students in our district dressed up for Trunk or Treat today! We encourage them to follow these safety rules tonight while trick or treating!

This is a reminder from ECMS that there is NO JROTC competitions tomorrow November 1st. Thank you.

8th Grade Students are sponsoring a dance this Thursday to help them get to Washington DC. Tickets are $5.00 and are sold during lunch till Thursday.

A few reminders for our ECMS families for Monday. We will have our Parent/ Teacher Conference from 5:30-7:30pm. We will provide chili for our families who attend this event. Monday will also begin our Red Ribbon Week Activities which is being brought to you by the ECMS Student Council. Students will receive their red ribbon bracelets during first period and we encourage you to wear your red ribbon week bracelets every day. You never know when Mr. Flynn or another staff member will drop in with prizes for those sporting their bracelets. Monday’s theme will be “Getting Comfy without Drugs Day. ” Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their favorite modest pajamas. Students please remember that throughout our red ribbon week dress up days that our school dress code does still apply.

The Mobile Dental Clinic will be at the Estill County Middle School October 24-28, 2025. Those students whose parents have completed the dental program forms will be seen during this time period. If you have any questions call 606-717-0096.

Parent Teacher Conference Monday 27th from 5:30-7:30pm at ECMS.

Hello ECMS families. We want to let everyone know that we will be sending home NTI day packets today with your student. The packet will include 10 days of NTI day work for all core content classes and exploratory classes. If your student is absent today they will get their NTI day packets the day they return to school. Please make sure your student keeps their NTI day packets at home incase we have to call for an NTI day in this year. If you have any questions please reach out to our front office. Have a great day!

"It is that time of year once again, we are excited to field interest for the 25-26 Academic Team. If you are interested please click this link to fill out the form: https://forms.gle/yXRMBy4w7QnMjuw3A There will be a brief informational meeting for students at 2:30pm next Wednesday. This year, some practices may take place at 5pm due to supervision. As a result, students will need transportation to and from practices. Additionally, some meetings will be required virtually. Should you have any questions, you can reach out to Ricky directly via the information below. We look forward to another great year for our reigning district champions."

The ECMS Parent Advisory Council held open nominations over the last 5 business days of the school year for a parent to fill the vacant parent position on the ECMS SBDM Council. At this time, there is one parent position available on the council. Parents of students who are currently enrolled at ECMS are welcome to come to ECMS on October 16th between 7:30 am and 4:00pm to cast their votes in this election. Please bring a photo id or other form of identification. All ballots must be submitted in the front office of the Estill County Middle School by 4:00pm on October 16, 2025. The winner will be announced on the ECMS Facebook Page on the evening of October 17, 2025.

Here is the link for the live stream for the October 16, 2025 - Estill County School Board meeting starting at approximately 6:00PM (EST).

https://youtube.com/live/VF2w5x66m6Q?feature=share