Ryker Martindale, a 10th grader at ECHS, has been selected as a BigFuture Ambassador by the College Board for the 2026 spring cohort. The BigFuture Ambassador program is a community of high school students that volunteer to support their peers in planning for life after graduation.
February 2nd- 6th, 2026 is National School Counselors Week! We are very pleased to recognize the dedicated work of our WONDERFUL & DEDICATED ECHS Counseling Team, Mrs. Helen Holmes and Mrs. Tara Hornecker! ALL they do for the students, staff and ECHS community is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
Early College High School is very pleased to welcome our new Campus Office Specialist, Lori Baumgarten!
Mrs. Baumgarten is an experienced office team member within RRISD. She has worked as an Elementary Attendance Specialist and Registrar. She is pictured with her husband, high school son Alex and middle school daughter Lily. Mrs. Baumgarten loves to travel and learn about new places. Her family loves to go camping together. In free time, she is either reading a book (actual paper books) or taking long walks listening to true crime podcasts. She is very excited to join the ECHS community! Welcome to the ECHS Family!
Early College High School is very pleased to welcome our new Senior Administrative Associate, Geneva Guardiola!
Mrs. Guardiola is an experienced office team member with over twenty years in RRISD. She has worked as a H.S. Records processor, Elementary Campus Office Specialist and most recently as ECHS Office Specialist. Outside of work, Geneva Guardiola enjoys spending time with family, who are a constant source of encouragement and pride. Geneva’s family includes her husband of 25+ years Leo, adult son Christopher, adult daughter Marissa and middle school son Ethan. Mrs. Guardiola is excited for the opportunity to continue to support the students, parents and staff of ECHS in this new capacity!
ECHS PTSA Candygrams! February 1st - 11th Cookies - $2, Carnations - $2, Combo (both) - $3 Buy online at https://tinyurl.com/54cn9fhz Buy in person Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in the commons.
You can read more about this ribbon cutting with the news link here: https://www.roundrockisd.org/article/2634973
From innovative, collaborative learning spaces to natural lighting and student-centered amenities, this campus reflects the future of learning. #FuturesBuiltHere #ItStartsWithUs
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La Escuela Preparatoria de Universidad Temprana (ECHS, siglas en inglés) celebró oficialmente la inauguración de su escuela, lo que marcó la finalización del proyecto integral del Bono 2018 y el primer proyecto del programa del Bono 2024 de Round Rock ISD que se completó.
Puedes leer más sobre esta inauguración en el enlace de noticias que aparece aquí: https://www.roundrockisd.org/article/2634973
Desde espacios de aprendizaje innovadores y colaborativos hasta la iluminación natural y las instalaciones centradas en los estudiantes, esta escuela refleja el futuro del aprendizaje. #FuturesBuiltHere #ItStartsWithUs
Location Map for ECHS New Campus & Live Ribbon Cutting Link
This morning, Dr. Azaiez was welcoming Early College High School students and staff into their ✨ new building ✨, thanks to the 2018 and 2024 Bond Projects. #ItStartsWithUs #FuturesBuiltHere
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¡Estamos encantados de tener a todos de vuelta en la escuela hoy!
Esta mañana, el Dr. Azaiez dio la bienvenida a estudiantes y al personal de Early College High School a su ✨ nuevo edificio ✨, gracias a los Proyectos de Bonos de 2018 y 2024. #ItStartsWithUs #FuturesBuiltHere
January 6-16th Schedule
KUDOS to the ECHS American Sign Language (ASL) Club, its co-leads: (Authur P. and Kylie W.) and teacher sponsor, Mr. Thomas!
ASL Club gives students a fun and supportive space to learn American Sign Language. Through interactive games like Charades, Concentration, Bingo, and a semester-long challenge, members are motivated while building real ASL skills. Members are now able to describe themselves, their families, and their state. Some are even starting to practice outside of the club and use it in real-world situations. The club has continued to grow as a community through teamwork, encouragement, and a shared passion for a new language.
Come support ECHS at the Texas Stars Hockey Game
Happy Retirement Esther!
December Digital Citizenship
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking
ECHS Student Ambassadors
We Appreciate Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Hornecker for planning our Middle School Recruitment Visits during the day several Fridays (during the Fall 2025 semester); along with evening family information sessions within each learning community.
SHOUT OUT to our numerous ECHS student ambassadors, 9th - 12th grade, who have taken time to present and share during these events.
Recently, ECHS 8th grade Info Sessions took place at Deerpark M.S.
ECHS Pie Day
Our ECHS staff culminated the week by receiving a very kindhearted expression from our PTSA president, board, ECHS parents and students! We greatly appreciate ECHS PTSA President, Robyn Lynch, Kendall Reass (PTSA Treasurer), along with ALL ECHS parents and families who shared Thanksgiving Pies for ECHS staff and ACC teammates, to enjoy with our families! THANK YOU!!!
Fall 2025 AVID Expo
For our Fall 2025 AVID Expo we had student presenters across grade levels that showcased their projects from high school classes and enrichment clubs. We had a total of TWENTY FOUR Student Presenters and TEN student volunteers. It was a huge success & the student presenters were awesome!
The AVID Expo is a way that our students are able to showcase their projects and tie in the AVID skills that have helped them be successful.
Our Appreciation to our ECHS teacher leader & AVID Site Coordinator, Mrs. Wagliardo and her team, for planning this great event!
We were pleased to welcome representatives from our district team including: Michelle Moak (RRISD Gifted Services Coordinator) and David Baird (RRISD Enrichment Coordinator) who were in attendance. Also, thanks to our staff, student volunteers, parents and the ECHS school community for your presence and support.
We look forward to our Spring AVID Expo which will be held on April 2nd, 2026.
Thank You, Veterans: ECHS Honors Your Service
On Dec. 6, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. at Round Rock High School, 201 Deep Wood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681, USA
💻Use this link to book an appointment for faster in-person enrollment services: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZvPS9EnFt6OWuWlP_VdnTyYO-igA35qPA9bUHPJERiNK6A/viewform?usp%3Dheader&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1757339151959646&usg=AOvVaw1C45ShispgKfFm2PConVJa
Our enrollment team will be there to help get your student enrolled at any of our 56 schools.
You’ll be able to:
✅ Enroll on the spot
✅ Get your questions answered
✅ Learn more about the stellar programs and see why families choose us year after year.
✅ Innovative academics, outstanding extracurriculars, and the chance to earn college credit while in high school—our schools are a place to grow and belong.
Your enrollment documents checklist:
✅ Student’s certified birth certificate,
✅ Immunization records,
✅ Proof of residence within the school district boundaries,
✅ The last report card or withdrawal form from the prior school district (if available),
✅ Your student’s Social Security Card (if available).
Here at Round Rock ISD, it starts with supporting our families with access to a great public education for students, and #ItStartsWithUs.
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🤩 ¡Comienza el nuevo año escolar fuerte, con nosotros en nuestro evento pop-up de inscripción de primavera!
El 6 de diciembre de 2025, de 3 a 6 pm, en Round Rock High School, 201 Deep Wood Dr., Round Rock, TX 78681.
💻 Utiliza este enlace para programar una cita y agilizar la inscripción presencial: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZvPS9EnFt6OWuWlP_VdnTyYO-igA35qPA9bUHPJERiNK6A/viewform?usp%3Dheader&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1757339151959646&usg=AOvVaw1C45ShispgKfFm2PConVJa
Nuestro equipo de inscripción estará disponible para ayudarle a inscribir a su estudiante en cualquiera de nuestras 56 escuelas.
Podrás:
✅ Inscribirte al instante
✅ Obtener respuestas a tus preguntas
✅ Obtener más información sobre nuestros excelentes programas y ver por qué las familias nos eligen año tras año.
✅ Académicos innovadores, actividades extracurriculares excepcionales y la oportunidad de obtener créditos universitarios durante la preparatoria: nuestras escuelas son un lugar para crecer y sentirse parte de la comunidad.
Lista de documentos para la inscripción:
✅ Acta de nacimiento del estudiante,
✅ Cartilla de vacunación,
✅ Comprobante de domicilio dentro de los límites del distrito escolar,
✅ La última boleta de calificaciones o formulario de baja del distrito escolar anterior (si está disponible),
✅ La tarjeta del Seguro Social de tu estudiante (si está disponible).
Aquí en Round Rock ISD, todo comienza apoyando a nuestras familias para que los estudiantes tengan acceso a una excelente educación pública, y #ItStartsWithUs.
