Edgewood City Schools

Use the link below to view the Summer Activity & Resource Guide created for us by our Butler County Liaison, Chelsey Anglin for our families. Enjoy your summer! Summer Activity & Resource Guide 2024: https://5il.co/2lxeo

The video on the link below is a culmination of our Community Service/Cougars in Action C.I.A middle school group showing the various activities that were completed by these students. Thank you to the staff and students who took part in this important program! EMS Cougars in Action: https://youtu.be/nRYYy--j3gg

Below you will find the link to a Revised Notice of the Edgewood Board of Education Special Meeting that contains changes to the date and time for the meeting. Thank you. Revised Notice - 05.19.2024 Special Board Meeting Link: https://5il.co/2lwxt

EHS Senior Parents/Guardians, Seniors, and Junior Early Grads - Due to weather, we will be practicing at the EHS Gym at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow morning (5/17) following the senior breakfast. See email for more details later this evening.

EHS Community: Please read your email about the Graduation Ceremony on Sunday (5/19).

Edgewood Special Board of Education Meeting Notice Link for 5/17/24: https://5il.co/2loo0

The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held at Edgewood High School in the Gymnasium tonight, May 14th at 6PM for those graduating seniors and their families who received an invitation. We look forward to seeing you there. 

After more than 30 years as both an educator and parent, I have seen some students experience success at levels that were more than any of us could have hoped or imagined!! I have watched as Edgewood students have gone on to become successful doctors, lawyers, teachers, and even Olympians. I have also seen students who were the brightest and most promising struggle personally and professionally. What truly makes the difference? While many factors relate to success and struggle, one thing stands out….grit. What is grit? Grit is defined as courage and resolve, strength of character. According to an article in Forbes Magazine, Psychologist Angela Duckworth says the secret to outstanding achievement isn’t talent. Instead, it’s a special blend of persistence and passion that she calls “grit.” The good news is that while IQ is relatively fixed, grit is something that everyone can develop. Some kids are naturally more “gritty” than others, but there are lots of things that you can do to help your child develop the “stick-to-itiveness” that will help them succeed in whatever they do. Below are some examples from “The Power of Defeat: How to Raise a Kid With Grit” that will guide you as you consider the importance of grit. Put a challenge in front of them. Give your child the opportunity to pursue at least one difficult thing. It has to be something that requires discipline to practice. The actual activity doesn’t matter as much as the effort. Promote perseverance. Don’t quit on a bad day. Giving up the second things get frustrating means you might miss out on something great. Be a nudge. Let your kids know that you expect them to do their best and create a structure that will help them do it. Nudging means scheduling and insisting on practice times. Let them fail–and model resilience. Being able to pick yourself up from low moments is probably the most important skill a child can learn. If they see an adult can mess up and come back and solve a problem, that’s an important example they can use. Submitted by Alesia Beckett, Director of Human Resources for Edgewood City School District.

Congratulations to our Top 10 Seniors! Edgewood honored these students at a Top 10 Senior Ceremony last Friday to celebrate their success at EHS. They are an impressive group of young men and women who will represent our community well. We wish them the very best! We would also like to congratulate the teachers that the Top 10 Seniors selected as their Most Influential Teachers. Samuel Banks - Rocky Chasteen Krisynthia Beare - Ben Johnson Ty Finkbine - Mark Pierett Lucas Haag - Mark Pierett Maggie Henderson - Mark Pierett Isabelle Hennessy - Rocky Chasteen Evan Hulshult - Rocky Chasteen Kaitlyn Johns - Rocky Chasteen Gracieann Ruskaup - John Arnold Tiffany Schatzle - Alaura Brown

Edgewood High School & Project LIFE Student Emily Grim was recognized as an R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Student during a ceremony and luncheon on April 30th at the Hamilton County Educational Service Center. Emily successfully completed her first job Rotation at the Cincinnati Curling Club, and is working through her second job rotation at “Pet’s Life”. Emily routinely receives high scores for her attendance, attitude & effort, appearance, ability to accept constructive criticism, self-advocacy skills, social communication and interactions, and her job performance. Emily has been an active member of the track team at Edgewood High School. She enjoys pushing herself and setting goals, earning new personal records each year. Emily also exhibits her commitment as she fondly cares for her pet sugar gliders. Please join us in congratulating Emily on this well-deserved recognition!

Edgewood Middle School Art Show!

We want to celebrate Tiffany Schatzle, who graduated from Cincinnati State, on May 5, 2024, Cum Laude with her Associate of Arts Degree. Tiffany is a senior here at Edgewood and took CCP classes through Cincinnati State. Congratulations Tiffany-what an awesome accomplishment!

Edgewood Intermediate School Intervention Specialist Jen Small was recognized as a Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award recipient during a ceremony and luncheon on April 30th at the Hamilton County Educational Service Center. Mrs. Small was recognized for her incredible effort when working with students to increase their reading skills, as well as being a support to colleagues within the building. Mrs. Small is kind and friendly, and students look to her as a positive role model within the building and district. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Small on this well-deserved recognition!

2024 Girls Basketball Camp The Edgewood Women's Varsity staff will run 2 summer basketball camps this summer. Players will be coached by Edgewood High School Coaching staff and high school players. Camp dates & Times are below: May 28-30 10-12 pm Grades 2-6 (2024-2025 School Year) June 10-12 10-12 pm Grades 7-8 (2024-2025 School Year) Players will learn fundamentals, participate in games and contests, and be given a camp t-shirt! Campers will be exposed to drills used by the Edgewood HS players. Come be a part of the fun and excitement while learning core values to become "ALL EDGE". Please register at 2024 Girls Basketball Camp Flyer Link: https://5il.co/2ks3l Any questions please contact: John Cecere at john.cecere@edgewoodschools.net ALL EDGE Coach Cecere

EHS All Champions Day - May 10th

We have exciting news to share! Aidan Moon, EMS 7th Grader, was selected as one of 15 in the State of Ohio for the Ohio Educational Library Media Association's “Read On!” Award! Please use the link below to find more information about the award and Aidan’s recognition. Congratulations Aidan! Press Release: https://5il.co/2kdp3

School Lunch Hero Day is May 3rd!

Edgewood City School District Earns Auditor of State Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Edgewood City School District earned the Ohio Auditor of State Award for excellence in financial reporting. Eligible entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report: The entity must file financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office by the statutory due date, without extension, via the Hinkle System on the GAAP accounting basis; The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings, or questioned costs; The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to: Ethics referrals Questioned costs less than the threshold per the Uniform Guidance Lack of timely report submission Bank reconciliation issues Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance Findings for recovery less than $500 Public meetings or public records issues

EHS Spirit Week: May 6th through May 10th.

Edgewood Board of Education Meeting Video Link and Highlights Link from Monday, April 22, 2024. Edgewood Board of Education Meeting Video Link 4-22-24: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXV424aUIRk Edgewood Board of Education Meeting Highlights 4-22-24: https://5il.co/2jiqm