🐾 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🐾

Congratulations to the LaFayette Bulldogs on an incredible semifinal victory! You've earned your ticket to the AHSAA 2A State Championship, and we couldn't be prouder! 🔥

THE SHOWDOWN:
LaFayette vs. Section
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 10:45 AM CST
🏟️ Legacy Arena, Birmingham, AL

Fill the comments with 🐾 and 🔥 to show the Bulldogs you've got their backs! From the opening tip-off to that championship buzzer, we're with you all the way!

Let's bring it home, Bulldogs! 💪🎯
about 16 hours ago, Chambers County School District
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Hey Dads! It’s your favorite event of the year! Our dads always show up in numbers… and it’s that time to shine again! 💪🏾🍩

On Wednesday, March 11th, we will have “Donuts with Dads”!

As always, we invite you to come share a donut, take pictures, and spend some special time visiting with your children in their classrooms.

Dads, uncles, cousins, pastors, and all father figures, we welcome you! We can’t wait to see you there!🎉
1 day ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Catching up on our ✨ January Students of the Month! ✨

We might be late… but excellence deserves the spotlight! 🌟

These students showed up, stood out, and represented in a BIG way.

Hard work. Great attitudes. Leadership. 💪

Help us celebrate our January superstars! 👏🎉
2 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Miss Dark’s class kicked off Dr. Seuss week with some sunshine and a fun book read aloud from a favorite Dr. Seuss book!☀️📚

Ms. Dark, Ms. Cammon, and Ms. Holloway always go above and beyond, and this week they’re adding extra fun to learning.

Mr. Billingsley stopped by to enjoy some read aloud fun!

Happy Dr. Seuss Week at Eastside!
2 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Reading is always more fun with a buddy, and today proved it!📚✨

As part of Dr. Seuss, we had an amazing Twin Day! Here are just a few twins we caught in the hallways!🎉

AND THE FUN ISN’T OVER YET………👀
BE SURE TO LOOK FOR TOMORROW AS WE DRESS LIKE OUR FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER🎉📖
2 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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A perfect way to end our Friday is by celebrating our incredible Teacher & Support Staff of the Year once again! 🎉✨

Their dedication, passion, and commitment continue to make a lasting impact on our students and school community.

🍎 Mr. Marquavian Billingsley – Teacher of the Year
🌟 Mrs. Alicia Perez-Purdue – Support Staff of the Year

Both of these outstanding individuals work diligently every single day to ensure smoothness in our days here at Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School. Their leadership, heart, and excellence truly help our school shine bright!

As the school year slowly comes to an end, we want to make sure we continue recognizing and celebrating their hard work and dedication. We are so grateful for all that you do, you both represent the very best of Eastside! Show them some love in the comments🖤💛

6 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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📚❤️ Read Across America Week is Coming! ❤️📚

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week, March 2–March 6! Join us for a fun-filled week as we promote the joy of reading with themed dress-up days and special activities for our students.

✨ Monday: Reading is Better with a Buddy – Dress like twins
✨ Tuesday: Character Day – Dress as your favorite book character
✨ Wednesday: Reading Takes You Places – Dress like a tourist
✨ Thursday: Cozy Up with a Good Book – Wear school-appropriate pajamas
✨ Friday: Carnival Day – Games, popcorn, and fun! ($2 to wear caps and Crocs)

We can’t wait to see our students participate and show their love for reading! 📖🎉

#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveReading #SchoolNameHere
7 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
Read Across America Week
Alabama SUN Bucks provides grocery benefits to help families buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Eligible families receive a one-time payment of $120 per school-age child. Children who receive SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs.

SUN Bucks will use the mailing address on file in PowerSchool to send the cards. If your address has changed, please contact your child’s school to update it as soon as possible. SUN Bucks is pulling contact information next week.

This program is not run by Chambers County Schools. For full details, please visit the Alabama SUN Bucks website.

https://www.alabama-sunbucks.com/#
9 days ago, Chambers County School District
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🇺🇸✨ A Beautiful Day at Eastside! ✨🇺🇸

Today our new flags were proudly raised, adding even more beauty to the front of our school right here in the great city of LaFayette, Alabama.

The American flag and Alabama state flag are powerful symbols of freedom, unity, pride, and the values we teach our students every day. They serve as daily reminders of respect, responsibility, and community.

A very special thank you to Mr. Billingsley, our National Honor Society sponsor, and our outstanding National Honor Society students for sponsoring the new flags for our school. Your leadership and service truly make a difference!

We are proud to be Bulldogs and proud to call LaFayette home! 🖤💛

#BulldogPride #EastsideStrong #LaFayetteAL #ServiceLeadershipExcellence
10 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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🖤💛 Bulldog Pride! 💛🖤

We here at Eastside are cheering loud and proud for our high school, LaFayette High School Bulldogs, as they compete today in Montgomery, AL! 🐾

We are claiming victory and sending nothing but positive energy their way! Let’s go, Bulldogs! 💪🏽🏆

📣 Important Reminder for Parents & Students:
Students attending the game must bring proof of their ticket to ensure their absence is excused.
Acceptable proof includes:
• A physical game ticket
• A printed screenshot of the ticket
• A printed email confirmation if purchased online through the GoFan portal

Thank you for your support, and again, best of luck to our Bulldogs! 🖤💛

#BulldogPride #EastsideStrong #GoBulldogs

10 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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This week our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students participated in our Atten”DANCE” challenge 💃🕺,and they showed up and showed out!

👏 Congratulations on achieving 96% weekly attendance! 👏

We know sickness happens and unexpected things pop up that are out of our control. However, when students are able to be present, we encourage them to be at school, because attendance truly matters!

Thank you to our families for partnering with us and helping our students succeed. Keep showing up and shining bright! 🌟📚
11 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a relaxed dressed day in hats and crocs? 😎👒

👟🧢 Caps & Crocs Day Fundraiser is happening on Friday, March 6th!

For just $2.00, students can rock their favorite hat and crocs all day long!
💵 Money is due by the morning of Friday, March 6th to your homeroom teacher.

It’s a fun way to stay comfy, show some style, and support our school at the same time! 🖤💛
11 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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🐄🎉 We had a special visitor on campus this week!

The Chick-fil-A Cow stopped by to help us get PUMPED UP for our upcoming Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A! Our students were all smiles and loved the surprise visit. ❤️🤍


#SchoolSpirit #SpiritNight #ChickfilA #CommunitySupport

13 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Supporting Operation Wipe Out!

We are proud to join Operation Wipe Out's mission! Together, we can work to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama through education, regular screenings, and vaccination.

Let's protect our community and stay informed. Knowledge is the first step toward a cure!
13 days ago, EJM-Wendy Johnson
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Honoring Black History Month at Chambers County School District

With gratitude, we recognize these former members of our CCSD family for their years of service to our students and community. We were honored to celebrate them at the Board meeting on February 18, 2026.

🔹Deborah Stringer — Para Professional, Fairfax & WF Burns (1979–2023) • 44 years

🔹Barbara Smith — Central Office Receptionist (1976–2016) • 40 years

🔹Inez Brooks — Teacher, Fairfax Elementary (1990–2016) • 26 years

🔹JoAnne Magby — Bookkeeper & Secretary, J. P. Powell (1997–2023) • 26 years

🔹Rosa Holloway — Bus Driver, CCBOE (1998–2024) • 26 years

🔹Lisa Askew‑Fleetion — Teacher & Counselor, Fairfax Elementary (1995–2020) • 25 years

🔹Tammy Darden — Bus Driver, CCBOE (2000–2024) • 25 years

🔹Fannie Edwards — Child Nutrition Program Worker, Eastside Elementary (1997–2021) • 22 years

🔹LaShae Herring — Teacher, LaFayette Lanier Elementary & Member, CCBOE Board (1990–2011) • 21 years; continuing service on the Board

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on Chambers County Schools.

#BlackHistoryMonth #CCSDProud #ChambersCountySchools #ThankYou #PublicEducation #StudentSuccess #CommunityStrong

14 days ago, Chambers County School District
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Eastside families, friends, faculty, and staff, we invite you to come out and support our amazing school at Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A!

Join us Today, February 18th from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM for an evening of great food, community connection, and school pride.

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School, helping support our students, programs, and future success. Every meal makes a difference!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and don’t forget to mention you’re there to support Eastside when you order.

Let’s show our Eagle spirit and make this a great night for our school community! 💙📚

#EastsideStrong #SpiritNight #CommunitySupport
15 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Snack Shack will be open for student purchase this Friday, February 20th, and again next Friday, February 27th for just $4.00!

Students can enjoy a fun treat with snacks including chips, cookies, and soda, a perfect way to end the week.

💵 Please remember:
To help everything run smoothly, students are encouraged to bring correct change, as teachers and the front office will not be able to provide change.

⏰ Important:
The front office will accept money until 9:00 a.m. CST. After that time, snack shack payments will no longer be accepted for the day.

Thank you for your continued support in helping make Snack Shack a smooth and enjoyable experience for our students! 🐾💛
16 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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We had a wonderful time at our Math Night, what a way to shine bright through math games and fun! ✨➕➗

Events like this truly represent what we live by at Eastside John P Powell Magnet School, “Growing brighter every day.” 💡

A huge shoutout to our amazing Math Coach, Ms. Morgan Smith, and to everyone who played a part in making this night a success. Your dedication and support made all the difference! 💛📚
16 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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Huge thanks to Nurse Sarah for always going above and beyond for our students! From tube feedings to emergencies, she handles every challenge with skill, compassion, and a smile. Even during tough times, she puts our students’ health first and keeps us reassured every day. We’re so grateful for you!
16 days ago, EJM-Marquavian Billingsley
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📢 Eastside Families — We Need Your Voice! 🐾💛

At Eastside JPP Magnet Elementary School, your feedback matters! We ask all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey.

Your input helps us:
✔ Strengthen student learning
✔ Improve communication
✔ Enhance school programs and events
✔ Continue building a positive school culture

The survey is quick, confidential, and incredibly important to our continuous improvement efforts.

📝 Please complete the survey by March 31
🔗Parent Survey for ESJPP OR attached QR code

Together, we can continue building a Brighter Future for our Bulldogs! Thank you for your partnership and support. 💛🐾

Link: Parent Survey for ESJPP


18 days ago, EJM-Wendy Johnson
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