RESULTS
Congratulations to the junior high members of the Marching Mustangs who placed first at the Brownsburg Invitational this weekend, winning the captions of Music, Visual, and General Effect. Their next competition is on September 21 at Greenwood.
INTERESTING FACTS:
Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln lost 5 different elections.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! These students are chosen by their grade-level teachers for their exemplary work, attitude, and effort!
6th Grade: Max May & Evie Myers
7th Grade: Taylor Vaughn & Johanna Geboy
8th Grade: Gracie Abel & Liam Kersten
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Pumpkinfest Bake Sale: Help us make Pumpkinfest better than ever, purchase a sweet treat from our bake sale, every Monday and Tuesday in September during your lunch period
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All 6th grade students will get to attend the Tour of Opportunity on Friday, September 20th. This field trip is an exciting opportunity to see career pathways and possibilities right in our own backyard! See these slides for details about this field trip and the two required pieces of homework (due Thursday, September 12th). Additionally, see the email from Mrs. Schlemmer for more information.
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The Edgewood Junior High School Student Council is an extracurricular organization that promotes student togetherness, school spirit, community awareness, charitable activity, and leadership. We welcome all interested 7th and 8th grade students to apply for Student Council by clicking on this link and following the listed instructions. All applications are due by Friday, September 13. Sixth grade students will be invited to apply for membership in December!
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Calling all designers, tinkerers, creators, and innovators – EJHS is starting back our Design Lab Club! If you are interested in making and creating using things like 3D printers, laser cutters, and shop tools, then Design Lab Club is for you! Click the online link or scan the code on the fliers for more information and to sign up. Sessions will start on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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School Picture Proofs: This year we utilized Sheldon Pictures for our school directory and yearbook pictures. Picture proofs will be sent to the parent/guardian email on file. If you do not receive an email from Sheldon Pictures or have questions please visit their website at www.Sheldon.net and go to Support. Students should not be emailing Sheldon Pictures to see their pictures. Ask your parent or guardian to view them. Picture retakes will be on October 28th.
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EJHS Fall Flu and Covid Clinic: This will be on Thursday, October 31st. Please have the completed forms returned to the EJHS Health Office no later than October 15th. If you need a paper copy contact the EJHS Health Office.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
School Spirt Days: See FLYER for details.
9/10 – NFL Day!
9/12 – Black Out!
9/18 – IU Day!
6th Girls’ Basketball Callout: Any 6th grade girls interested in playing basketball have the opportunity to join open gyms starting next Tuesday, September 10th. They will continue every Tuesday and Thursday until September 26th. Open gyms will be from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please enter through door 16. Anyone interested can join! More information will be sent out soon regarding tryout dates and times. Please complete the online Google interest form through your student account if you are interested in attending.
Edgewood CrossFit: Attention Colts! Edgewood CrossFit starts today! Edgewood CrossFit is a new afterschool program for 6th-8th grade students who want to learn healthy habits, grow stronger, and learn new athletic skills with guidance from a coach. We will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 – 4 pm in the EJHS weight room. Any students interested in joining must fill out the interest form sent via email. Daily attendance check-in will be required. Classes will be capped at 16 each day. For more information, visit Coach Randi or Mr. Sparks in the weight room.
Parents, please have your child fill out the interest form below if they are planning to attend. Thank you!
Edgewood CrossFit Student Interest Form
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Edgewood Bowling Team: There will be a callout meeting for anyone interested in joining the Edgewood Bowling team at Classic Lanes on September 12th at 5:30 pm. The JV Team is open to students in grades 5-8. See the FLYER for more information.
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Horsepower: Horsepower is Edgewood Junior High School’s very own strength and conditioning club. It will be every Friday right after school until 4 pm unless otherwise notified.
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
Athletic Physicals: Student-athletes must have a completed physical before they may participate in tryouts or practice. A physical dated after April 1 is good for the entire school year. We encourage parents to take advantage of the athletic physical night at Edgewood High School each spring in order to have their student-athlete prepared for any activity they choose to participate in for the following school year. Athletic Physical Form
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FinalForms: All physicals are now completed through FinalForms. All athletes MUST be registered on FinalForms. Register HERE
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Transportation Fees: Each student-athlete will be required to pay a $35 transportation fee for each sport in which he/she participates. Make payments on Eventlink HERE.
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Event Tickets: We are cashless. We will have a card reader for bank and credit cards at the gate. Or you can pre-purchase tickets on Eventlink HERE.
- Gate Ticket Prices: $5 per person
- EJHS All Sports Season Passes: Each pass is good for admission to all home EJHS athletic events excluding County and WIC tournaments. Non-Transferable – Edgewood High School events are not covered by this pass.
EJHS Athletics/Activities
Week of September 9, 2024
Monday, September 9
Detention – Room 204 (Campbell) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Edgewood CrossFit 2:30-4 pm
Tennis vs Indian Creek (HOME) 5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 10
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – NFL DAY!
Detention – Room 204 (Campbell) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
6th Grade Girls Basketball Open Gym 6:30-8 pm
Tennis vs Bloomfield (HOME) 5:30 pm
Cross Country @ Cloverdale (AWAY) 5:30 pm
Volleyball @ WRV (AWAY) 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 11
Detention – Room 108 (Gallagher) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Edgewood CrossFit 2:30-4 pm
Volleyball vs Cloverdale (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 12
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY – BLACK OUT!
Detention – Room 108 (Gallagher) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Edgewood Bowling Team Callout 5:30 pm
6th Grade Girls Basketball Open Gym 6:30-8 pm
Football vs Owen Valley (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
Boys’ Tennis @ Bedford (AWAY) 6:00 pm
Friday, September 13
Dungeons & Dragons 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Horsepower – Room 207 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Saturday, September 14
All events to be held at EJHS unless in red print
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Students who would like to request to see their counselor should complete this Google form: EJHS Counselor Sign up. The form should only be completed using the student’s RBB email.
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Attention Students!
Have you had a rough start to your morning and forgot to brush your teeth or put on deodorant? From today on, if you find yourself in this situation you complete our Colts Care Closet form online and your EJHS Student Services providers will help you get those needs met. We have new hygiene products, new or gently used clothing, and more available for your personal use. You will find the link to the Colts Care form in your email, on the counselor sign-up form, and in your student bookmarks. We look forward to providing this support to you and want to thank everyone who has donated to this cause!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pizza X POP Tabs: Love Pizza X? Love EJHS? Eat pizza from Pizza X and save the Proof-Of-Purchase (POP) tabs from the pizza boxes. Ask your friends and family to save them as well. Each Proof-Of-Purchase tab is worth 25 cents.
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Not Feeling Well: Students, if you’re not feeling well, report to the Health Office. The Health Aide will contact your parent if you need to go home. By-passing the Health Office and contacting your parent yourself will be an unexcused absence. Parents, if your student contacts you, please refer them to the Health Office.
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Student Photographs, Videos, and/or Sound Recordings Opt-Out: Last year we moved to students having to OPT OUT of having their photo taken. This means all students are allowed to have their photo taken unless their parent/guardian fills out the attached form and brings it back to the office.
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Chromebooks/Chargers: If you have any issues or damage to your Chromebook please see Ms. Edgeman in the Media Center. See Ms. Edgeman if you need to purchase a new charger.
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