The Social Studies Student of the Week this week is Larissa Mayne. Larissa is an enthusiastic learner who has the most positive attitude everyday. She is an outstanding student in Honors American History. She is a critical thinker and maintains high academic standards.

Today's Staff Spotlight is on Erin Stuart.

#MarinersCare
Zoey Buckner is a Mariner who cares. Collecting handmade cards, she hopes to share joy and a caring message with patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Zoey Buckner is a Mariner who cares. Collecting handmade cards, she hopes to share joy and a caring message with patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.


Today's Staff Spotlight is on Emma Smith.

Today's Staff Spotlight is on Abigail Altman!

Today's Staff Spotlight is on Darby Whitehurst!

Our Social Studies Student of the Week is Mr. Lucca Gripp! Lucca is an excellent student in Economics and Personal Finance class who maintains high grades with his work ethic and always has a positive attitude!

Today's spotlight is on Brad Baker!

Today's Staff Spotlight is Bethany Bagwell.

The yearbook class is celebrating our school staff by creating fun informational graphics. This spotlight is on Jessica Stephens, one of our fabulous Teacher Assistants!

Hilario Banda-Hernandez is this week's Social Studies Student of the Week! Hilario is a top-performer in AP Government & Politics and excels at composing high-level written argumentative responses and in understanding key Supreme Court case decisions!

April is the Month of the Military Child 💜
We proudly recognize and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students.
This month, we stand together as a community to show our support and appreciation. Join us on April 15th as we come together by wearing purple to recognize and celebrate these students and their families.
#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp
We proudly recognize and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students.
This month, we stand together as a community to show our support and appreciation. Join us on April 15th as we come together by wearing purple to recognize and celebrate these students and their families.
#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp


This week's Social Studies Student of the Week is Emerson Gillikin.
Emmie always has a positive attitude coupled with creativity and attention to detail. She greets each class with an energy and enthusiasm that is contagious, always giving her BEST effort while encouraging others. Congratulations!
Emmie always has a positive attitude coupled with creativity and attention to detail. She greets each class with an energy and enthusiasm that is contagious, always giving her BEST effort while encouraging others. Congratulations!

Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Beta Club inductees!
We are proud to recognize an outstanding group of students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, character, and service. Being inducted into the Beta Club is a remarkable achievement, and each inductee has earned this honor through hard work and dedication.
As new members, they join a tradition of excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact at ECHS. We can’t wait to see the great things you will accomplish!
We are proud to recognize an outstanding group of students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, character, and service. Being inducted into the Beta Club is a remarkable achievement, and each inductee has earned this honor through hard work and dedication.
As new members, they join a tradition of excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact at ECHS. We can’t wait to see the great things you will accomplish!

East Carteret’s Battle of the Books team traveled to Kinston today and earned 2nd place at the NCSLMA Region 2 High School Battle of the Books competition.
They’ve spent the entire school year reading and preparing for this event, working through all 16 books on the list. We’re proud of the time and effort they put in to get here!
Pictured from left to right are coach Missy Perritt, and team members Vivian Kruczko, Carley Fulcher, Lindsay Sassano, Fallon Smith, and Brooklyn Fulcher.
They’ve spent the entire school year reading and preparing for this event, working through all 16 books on the list. We’re proud of the time and effort they put in to get here!
Pictured from left to right are coach Missy Perritt, and team members Vivian Kruczko, Carley Fulcher, Lindsay Sassano, Fallon Smith, and Brooklyn Fulcher.

We are proud to recognize Weatherly Carlyle for designing this year’s winning senior t-shirt.
Please join us in congratulating Weatherly on her outstanding contribution to our Mariner legacy!
#EastCarteret #ClassOf2026 #SeniorClass

Cole Goodwin is our Social Studies Student of the Week. He is a Freshman in World History Honors Class. Cole is also a member of the ECHS Quiz Bowl Team. He is a big reader and very conscious of his work and studies. We are very proud of Cole and his accomplishments!

Thank you to Brandy Pittman and Jason Wilson for sharing the SECU Reality of Money presentation and guiding our students through the complexities of managing personal finance.


Star Casselman is our Social Studies 'Star' of the Week! Star is a senior in Honors Economics. Star is a hard worker and goes above and beyond in attitude, consistency and thoroughness!


