RESULTS
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams last night. Both teams defeated Brown County in two quick sets.
INTERESTING FACTS:
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight’s tennis match has been postponed to a later date. There will be no practice today.
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Attention Robotics team members who are going to the Indianapolis Indians game tonight! We will meet at door 9 at 4:15 pm to board the bus. Dress as comfortably as possible for the expected 96-degree temperature. Bring a water bottle for the bus ride. The concession stands and souvenir shops are cashless. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Grimes.
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Alright Colts, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The first issue of the Colts Chronicles is up and live! Check out the latest on summer events, new teachers, opinions on new schedules, and more! Go to ColtsChronicles.com to support your school newspaper and student journalists!
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Washington DC Parent Meeting: SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 Washington DC Parent Meeting will be held on 8/27 in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6:15. Enter through door 16. Flyers will go out this week. Please contact Marsi Jones at mjones@rbbschools.net with any preliminary questions or save them for the meeting. All questions will be answered then.
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Our Dodge and Donate is still underway – make sure you are bringing in your donations. Even though our fundraising ends this week, we will collect money through next Friday, Sept 6th! Dodgeball brackets are being set and will be announced soon!
Dodge and Donate have started! Please bring your envelopes with your donations to your homeroom teachers! The highest fundraisers earn special privileges and prizes and the highest homerooms earn even more prizes and a bye in round 1 of the dodgeball tournament!
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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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All Sports Media Day: August 28th – We are excited to partner with Focus812 as your athlete’s photographer. Please see the flyer for more information.
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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K Run/Walk: The Edgewood Dollars for Scholars (DFS) 5K Run/Walk is less than a month away! I hope you can join us Saturday, September 7th at 8:30 AM, starting behind EIS to run/walk and help raise scholarship money for Edgewood seniors!! Link for more info and registration:
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Edgewood’s School Showcase: Save the date! September 5th. See below for more information.
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PTO Spirit Sale: Show your school pride and support your Edgewood PTOs! The official Edgewood fall spirit sale is now open: https://edgewoodfall24.
100% of all proceeds go right back to your PTOs and in turn Edgewood students, teachers and staff.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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.
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Robotics Team: EJHS Robotics is gearing up for a great 2024 2025 season and we need you on our team! Anyone interested in robotics is invited to participate in any of our practices during August. We meet Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. in room 221. Pick-up is from door 9 at or before 4 p.m. We encourage our team members to play sports, play in the band, or do show choir. We happily work around those schedules. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Grimes or Mrs. Hanson.
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 next 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.
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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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.
EJHS Athletics/Activities
Week of August 26, 2024
Monday, August 26
Detention – Room 114 (McGlothlin) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Volleyball @ Brown County (AWAY) 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 27
Detention – Room 114 (McGlothlin) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Washington DC Parent Meeting (Enter through Door 16) 6-7 pm
Boys’ Tennis @ Bloomfield (AWAY) — POSTPONED
Wednesday, August 28
Detention – Room 104 (Karaffa) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Volleyball vs Owen Valley (HOME) – Tickets 6-8 pm
Thursday, August 29
Detention – Room 104 (Karaffa) 2:30-3:15 pm
Art Club – Room 216 (Millick) 2:30-3:30 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Cross Country vs Batchelor (HOME) – Tickets 5:30-7:30 pm
Football vs Jackson Creek (HOME) – Tickets 6-9 pm
Friday, August 30
Dungeons & Dragons 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Horsepower – Room 207 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Saturday, August 31
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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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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