Results
Wednesday’s Ag Trivia Question was “What does the plow represent in the FFA emblem?” and the answer was labor and tillage of the soil. The correct answer drawn belonged to Braden Hubbell! Congratulations Braden! Be sure to check out the new question in the commons at lunch today!
Athletics/Activities
Week of February 20, 2023
Thursday, February 23
Boys JV/V Basketball vs. Eastern Greene 6/7:30 PM *Senior Night*
Friday, February 24
ILC Career Panel (sign up on flyer)
Gymnastics Sectional @ The Gymnastics Company 6:30 PM
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Night: This Thursday is Senior Night as we honor the cheerleaders and boys basketball team. The theme for the student section is Ages Night:
Seniors can dress up as senior citizens.
Juniors can dress up as soccer moms and dads.
Sophomores can dress as college/frat attire.
Freshman can dress as toddlers.
Show up, be loud, and cheer the Mustangs to victory!
Art Exhibition: Fifteen Edgewood artists will be featured in The Arts Alliance Center’s “Monroe County Emerging Artists” Exhibition. The opening reception is this Friday 6pm – 8pm and the show will be on display from Feb 24th – March 19th at the Arts Alliance Center in the College Mall. See more here.
Reminder to Juniors: All juniors will be taking the SAT one week from Thursday, March 2. A couple things regarding the SAT:
- Testing room assignments will be posted Friday outside the guidance office and outside the cafeteria. Be sure you check this prior to test day so you know where you will go for the SAT.
- Also, when you take the SAT, you will have the option of having your scores sent to up to four colleges. Between now and test day, give some thought to which colleges, if any, you would like your scores sent.
- More information about the SAT will be emailed this week to all juniors and parents of juniors so be sure to check your school email on a regular basis.
The All-Nighter is back!
What: Team games, inflatables, fun activities, a chance to win awesome prizes, and lots of food!
When: March 24th
Time: 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Cost: $5 per person
Registration will begin on Monday February 20th in all three lunches! You will also receive an All-Nighter shirt! Please don’t let the cost prevent you from attending. Reach out to Miss Brookman or Mr. Jones if financial assistance is needed.
If you are a parent/guardian and would like to help with the All-Nighter by volunteering at the event or through a donation please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/
For any questions contact Miss Brookman (kbrookman@rbbschools.net) or Mr. Jones (sjones@rbbschools.net)!”
Weights Club Shirts: The weights kick-start club is hosting its first fundraiser. Our mission is to increase student involvement, improve our facilities, and show a desire and need for a strength and conditioning program here at Edgewood. Please consider supporting our club by purchasing a shirt.
Here is the link to our store. All orders are due before spring break and will be delivered upon return from break.
https://mustangstrength.
First Annual EHS Dodgeball Tournament
Date: February 27th @ 6:00pm
Cost: $1 per person or 2 canned goods per person
Teams of 5
See Mr. Rosenburgh or Mrs. Taft with any questions!
Sign up by February 24th!
National FFA Week is 2/20-2/24
Thursday – America Day
Friday – Farmer/Flannel Friday
There will be an “Ag Trivia’ Question posted in the Commons each lunch – answer correctly for your chance to win a prize at the end of each day!
PROM:
Early Bird Prom Ticket Sale
March 6-9th @ Lunch
Senior Tickets: $20
Junior or Guest Tickets $40
Podcast: Be sure to check out the new EHS Podcast, created by our very own students.
International Student Host Families Needed: Would you like to HOST an international student in your home? We’re looking for host families for some students arriving in August 2023. CIEE Host Families come in all shapes and sizes! And many host families find they develop a relationship that lasts a lifetime! Please click on the attachments here and here to find out more information and/or ask Mrs. Clay in Room E 149.
Coffee Corral: The coffee shop will be open every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7:15-7:50, from 7:45-8:50 on Wednesday, and all three lunches Wednesday and Friday! We will be adding new drinks soon, so make sure to stop by and get your morning beverage from the Mustang Coffee Corral!
Graduation Information: Seniors and parents, please continue to check the Graduation 2023 section of the school website.
Senior Cap and Gown Orders: If you did not turn in your cap and gown order, you will need to go online to do so. Order HERE
Yearbook Retakes: Please use this link to access your Kirkwood yearbook photos. You can order them here as well.
Yearbook Photos: Please use this link to access your Kirkwood yearbook photos. You can order them here as well.
*There is a change to Student Driver Registration: All students who plan to drive to school must have a Parking Permit
- Students who have registered as drivers in a previous year and have not changed vehicles are not required to register again.
- After you have filled out the form in Harmony, bring your driver’s license and $1 cash to Mrs. Johnson in the school office ASAP to receive your sticker.
Kirkwood Senior Pictures: Online Ordering: https://kirkwoodphotolab.zenfolio.com/p958574095
Kirkwood Fall Sports Pictures: Online Ordering: https://
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Costa Rica Trip: Are you passionate about the Spanish language? Do you want to experience some real-world applications of environmental science? Do you want to explore the country of Costa Rica and learn about its people, food, and culture? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then consider joining us on our Summer 2024 trip to Costa Rica. See the flyers around the school for more details. Check out the QR code below for the itinerary of the trip. There will be a call-out meeting from 7-8PM on March 1st 2023 in Mrs. Boisvert-Storey’s Room E120. Parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to attend to get the most out of the meeting!
*2024 Graduates are permitted to attend! *
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Unified Track: Students, if you are interested in being a part of the 2023 Unified Track Team, please fill out this Google Form. Students who fill out the form will be sent an invitation to the informational Zoom meeting.
Unified Track is a joint, special education and general education track team. Participants will compete alongside their classmates and those who are a part of the sectional roster will receive a varsity letter. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays and start the Tuesday we return from Spring Break. For more information, stop by Mr. Tucker’s room, E134.
Baseball: There will be a mandatory meeting for all players and parents on Monday, February 27th at 6:30 at EHS. If you are not on the Remind list for baseball, please see Mr. Jones in the front office.
Weights Club: This Tuesday during club time, the new Weights Program Kick-Start Club will meet in the weights room!
March Book Club: All are welcome to join our discussion. Our new read is Traci Chee’s We Are Not Free, a historical fiction novel about fourteen Japanese-American teens during WWII. According to the book’s back cover: “In a world that seems determined to hate them, they must rally together as racism and injustice threaten to pull them apart.” Come to the library to check out a copy.
Off-season high school girl’s soccer workouts start this week from 3-4:30 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. We will do weights, conditioning, footwork, and will play if the gym is open. Meet by the high school weight room.
Workouts are open to any high school girls and current 7th and 8th grade girls who are interested in playing soccer. Fill out the Google form if you are interested:
Softball: Any girls planning on playing on the school softball team this spring needs to see Mr. Hammett at lunch or send him an email so he can get you on the email list.
The lacrosse team will have winter conditioning practices on Tuesday and Wednesdays, beginning at 6pm in the weight room. Nothing is needed, just show up! Contact Coach Mary (mellis@rbbschools.net) for more info.
National Honor Society: NHS will meet on the first Thursday of each month in the auditorium from 7-7:15 AM.
Writing Club: The Writing Club will meet Fridays after school in the library until 3:15. All are welcome!
Gymnastics: Any girl interested in being on the school gymnastics team this year needs to sign up on the list in the athletic office.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Seniors: You can get help applying for financial aid for college at College Goal Sunday, this Sunday at Ivy Tech. See the email from Mr. Faust for more information.
Students who would like to request to see their counselor, should complete this Google form: Request to See Your Counselor. The form should only be completed using the student’s RBB email. Students may not request schedule changes based on teacher or period preference.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is currently hiring for concessions, attendants, and lifeguards. Please click on one of the links below to fill out an application.
https://bloomington.in.gov/