Everyone knows the feeling: as the Homecoming Dance comes to a close, students aren't yet ready to head home and are also looking to satisfy a growing hunger. This is where the post homecoming dance meal...

The controlled chaos of Homecoming Week has started at Encinal, which means the return of several highly anticipated activities. The Echo takes a look at all the leadership-lead activities Homecoming Week...

After four years of students using 1-to-1 school-issued Chromebooks, Encinal High School returned to Chromebook carts in all classrooms for the 2024-2025 school year. The reasons for the switch include...

Every four years, athletes worldwide compete at the Olympic Games for Olympic medals and in hopes of bringing honor to their home countries. The Olympics pay tribute to the Greek gods and Olympians by...

After winning WACC championships just over a week ago, both Encinal Baseball and Softball advanced in the North Coast Section Championships (NCS) playoffs. Both teams survived the first two rounds and...

The Oakland Athletics have a rich history here in the Bay Area dating back to 1968. Over the years, the organization has dealt with a lot of controversy surrounding their payroll and stadium. The A’s...

On April 1st, 2024, the Encinal and Alameda community lost beloved teacher, business owner, wife, mother, and friend, Maggie Adams. Recognized for her creativity and compassion as an individual and teacher,...

Back and pinker than ever, Encina's Drama department presents a musical rendition of the classic 2000s film, "Mean Girls." Directed by drama advisors and on-campus teachers, Megan Taylor and Lachelle Morris,...

On January 12th, 93 Encinal DECA members embarked on a journey to the San Ramon Marriott for the Northern California DECA conference—a three day business extravaganza that would conclude with 39 Encinal...

Torrential downpours last week led to the closure of both high school soccer fields in the district, causing turmoil amongst players and coaches alike. Unfortunately, the closure coincided with the...

Get ready for a grand whodunit. Encinal’s Drama Club will perform an on-stage production of the infamous board game Clue for this year's fall play. The cast, crew, and directors have been working...

After four years of playing tennis, Sofia Layzer had reached a precipice. The Encinal tennis star led 6-5 in the second set of the WACC (West Alameda County Conference) Tournament final. Layzer, a two-time...