Americanism Essay Contest Winner!
The American Legionnaire Auxiliary holds the Americanism Essay Contest every year for students in grades 3-12. The essay gives students the opportunity to explore and understand the many facets of America and patriotism. The 2024 Americanism Essay Contest's title was “What does freedom mean to me?” Edgewood Middle School student Abha Routh won first place in the Essay competition. Congratulations on this great accomplishment!
Curriculum Advisory Committee
The Mounds View Public Schools Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2024-2025 school year. Committee members work in partnership with the district and community to gain knowledge and provide feedback about curriculum and other instructional issues. If you are interested in applying to be a part of the CAC, please complete the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Application. The application will close on Friday, October 4.
Please see the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory website for meeting dates, past topics, and other important information regarding the committee. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Saari at 651.621.6059 or by e-mail at heidi.saari@mvpschools.org.
Jostens Picture Day Information!
School pictures were taken by Jostens on Tuesday, September 17. If your student missed picture day or needs a retake (retakes are only for students purchasing pictures and are not happy with your original photo), picture retake day will take place on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10.
*Our “Green Screen” technology allows you to personalize backgrounds. However, it makes green clothing disappear in the background so PLEASE DON’T WEAR GREEN FOR PICTURE DAY!
Order your pictures at JOSTENPIX.COM, EVENT CODE: FE53624, or please call 1-877-515-1447.
Ø Preview your pictures before you buy
Ø Buy only what you want
Ø Personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and add text
Ø Photos ship directly to home
Ø High-res digital downloads
Ø If you have more than one child, you can order everything together and pay only once
Wizard of Oz Fall Musical
Performances for the Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, will take place in the Edgewood Perfomance Gym on the following dates:
Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 pm
Friday, November 8, at 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 9, at 1:00 pm.
Tickets will be available at the doors before each of the performances. Ticket prices are $10/adults, $5/children, $20/family cap. We hope to see you there!
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 (replacing bus#70). To find the location of your students' drop-off location for the after-school bus routes, click here.
After-school Activities
The Student Bulletin with after-school activities available for next week can be found here.
Join Eagle Leaders!
Eagle Leaders is a student leadership group which is open to any student who would like to develop their leadership skills. Eagle Leaders serve the Edgewood community by leading spirit activities, community food drives, service projects, and support events at Edgewood. Eagle Leaders will meet every Thursday starting September 26 after school from 2:30-3:30 in Room 10. You are welcome to start after the fall play/fall sports end. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Solheim at sandra.solheim@moundsviewschools.org.
Fall Community Ed After-School Activities
Volleyball will begin October 28. Be sure to register below!
Community Ed Registration Now Open
Registration for fall activities is open now! Check out the electronic catalog and register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.
Community Programs
Irondale Soccer Middle School Night!
Join us for our Irondale Soccer Middle School Night on Thursday, October 3! Current students at Highview and Edgewood Middle Schools will be granted free entry! Simply tell the ticket agent at the stadium entrance you are a middle school student.
What: Irondale Knights v Park Wolfpack
Where: Irondale High School, Wendt Stadium
When: Thursday, October 3, Girls Varsity kicks off 5 pm, Boys Varsity kicks off 7 pm.
Come and support your Knights!
To join the Boys Knights Soccer email list please complete this form.
To join the Girls Knights Soccer email list please complete this form.
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.
Let's Talk About It: Coping With School Anxiety
We're back at it! With the return to school, some students may show an increase in anxiety. What does this mean? What can you do to help? Read the latest blog from the District's Student Support Team for more information.
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.
An Important Reminder From the Health Office
Reminder: Medications taken in school need to be communicated to nursing staff and a Medication Authorization must be on file for any prescription medications. Controlled substances (e.g. Ritalin, Adderall) MUST be kept in the locked Health Office med cabinet and cannot be self carried.
Safe Routes to School Survey
The City of New Brighton is seeking input from District families as they work to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The plan will recommend ways to make walking and biking to school easier, safer and more comfortable for students and families at Edgewood. Please share your thoughts in this quick survey before October 15.
In addition to the survey, you can also use this interactive map to comment on opportunities and barriers to safely and comfortably walking and biking to school. You can also share your existing walking and biking routes.
