Edgewood Band/Jazz Band Conert
The 7th and 8th Grade Bands along with the Jazz Band would love to see a great crowd at our concert on Thursday, November 21. We start at 6:00 pm in the Edgewood Performance Gym and will be done before 7:00 pm. The groups are sounding great and you won't want to miss this event!
Edgewood Food Drive
Edgewood Eagle Leaders is hosting a food drive to support the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Collection bags are located in all first hour classrooms. Please drop off any non-perishable food items until Thursday, November 21. Below is a list of the most needed items. We will also have boxes available for donations during our Fall Musical performances if you would like to donate then.
The Ralph Reeder Food shelf is currently providing food and other resources to over 1,200 families each month and is giving out over 80,000 pounds of food. Your support helps to ensure that our neighbors in need have access to nutritious food and support this season.
If you would like to learn more about the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf or donate online, click here.
Donations Needed
Mr. Devick's EMS classes are currently working on projects for local charities and could use some help with materials. Many of the students have decided to help the Animal Humane Society by creating dog/cat toys and individual animal shelters out of rubbermaid bins. If you have any of the items listed below and are open to donating them to the EMS classes, we would really appreciate it!
- rubbermaid totes
- old t-shirts
- flannel fabric or old flannel shirts
- ping pong balls or golf balls
- yarn
If you have anything you'd like to donate from this list, please drop it off in the front office marked EMS. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Order Your Yearbook Online Now!
Yearbooks can now be ordered here. Order now to guarantee a copy for your student at the end of the school year. The online order window closes Friday, March 14, 2025.
Students or parents, if you have any photos with teammates, music mates, or friends that you'd like to share in the yearbook, please send a copy of the photo to Mr. Creagh at benjamin.creagh@moundsviewschools.org.
Cell Phone Policy Feedback
This year, the School Board is asking the community to provide feedback regarding student use of cellphones in schools. Nearly 4,000 people shared their thoughts in an online survey, and about 200 people attended community conversations. Survey results and themes from the conversations will be shared with the community in the coming weeks. This feedback also will be shared with an advisory committee of parents, students and staff for their review. The group will identify themes found in the responses and provide recommendations to the School Board. The feedback and recommendations will ultimately be used to help inform the creation of a cell phone policy. Learn more at mvpschools.org/cellphones.
Did You Know?
The Mounds View Schools Education Foundation is participating in this year's Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 21. Learn more at https://mvsef.org.
Attention Eighth Grade Families
Eighth grade families should have received a letter from Irondale High School outlining the transition timeline from 8th grade to high school. Irondale will have an information night for incoming 9th graders on December 5, 2024, 5:30-7:45 pm. You may reference the below transition timeline for future important dates.
Activity Bus Routes
Regular school day buses leave Edgewood at 2:32 pm.
Activity/After-school routes leave Edgewood at 3:45 pm (Monday- Thursday).
There are two after-school/activity bus routes, buses #65 & #8. To find the location of your students' drop-off location for the after-school bus routes, click here.
Water Color & Greeting Cards
Join us in this festive and creative workshop where you’ll learn the art of crafting beautiful watercolor Christmas greeting cards. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class offers a delightful journey into the world of watercolor painting with a holiday twist. You will be making four watercolor greeting cards. The class will be on Wednesday, December 11, from 2:40-4:45 pm in Room 4. Cost is $26 and you must register through Community Ed at https://moundsview.arux.app/course/5271/fall-2024/water-color-greeting-cards%E2%80%942. Presented by Acrylic Art Studio.
After-school Ski & Snowboarding Club
The after-school ski and snowboarding club will be held at the Wild Mountain Ski Resort, located in Taylors Falls. The club meets for eight sessions. There are three pricing options available:
- $215 includes motorcoach transportation to and from the ski resort only (A copy of the registered students Wild Mountain Season Ski Pass must be sent to the school Co-Curricular Coordinator or High School Assistant Activities Director prior to season starting)
- $370 includes eight lift tickets, ski corral, one lesson and motorcoach transportation to and from the ski resort
- $545 includes eight lift tickets, equipment rental, ski corral, one lesson and motorcoach transportation to and from the ski resort (Wild mountain also offers leasing options)
The program will run on Mondays from December 9 - February 24 from 2:30-9:15 pm. There will be no classes on December 23, 30, January 20, and February 17. You must register through Community Ed. More information regarding after-school ski and snowboard can be found at Community Ed Ski & Snowboard Program website.
Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance
Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form.
Let’s Talk About It: What Should You Know?
"What Should You Know?" is the latest blog from the Student Support and Engagement team. This month we explore what you should know about the negative stigma around substance use and how you can have conversations with your child around this topic.
Community Programs
Middle School Consent Form for High School Activities
Seventh & eighth grade athletes that wish to participate on a high school team will also register online. Before you begin your online registration, approval must be obtained from the middle school principal or dean, the high school activities director, and coach. In addition, signatures from both student & parent/guardian are also required. You can get a copy of the middle school consent form in the front office or print out a copy.
Don't Forget to Order Pictures!
School pictures can be viewed and ordered at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login! As your school photography provider, we contribute a portion of your picture purchases to your school or district. In fact, the more families that purchase, the more we’re able to contribute!
Use the below information to check them out. Any questions, contact Jostens at 1-877-515-1447.
- EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE53624
Friendly Chromebook Reminders
Chromebooks are provided to each student to provide access to digital learning opportunities in class. Please remind your child(ren) of the following:
- Charge your chromebook each night so you're ready for school in the morning.
- Treat your chromebook with care. Chromebooks can be damaged if they are in your backpack and it gets tossed, thrown, or dropped.
- Keep chromebooks in a safe place at home.
- Chromebooks are to be used by the person they are assigned to. Please do not allow your siblings or friends to use your chromebook.
General School Information
The front office hours are Monday-Thursday from 6:45 am - 4:00 pm and Friday from 6:45 am - 2:45 pm.
To report an absence, student arriving late, or leaving early, please call 651-621-6601.
Here is the general information packet that was sent out in our back to school mailing for easy access.
Here is the 6th Grade A/B Calendar for the school year. The A/B days pertain to phy-ed/music classes.
Here is the daily bell schedule, as well as the "Nest" Schedule on the second page.
