EJHS Athletics/Activities
Week of January 13, 2025

Monday, January 13
Detention – Room 218 (Roeger) 2:30-3:15 pm
English Academic Super Bowl – Room 220 (Anspaugh) 2:30-3:30 pm
Math Academic Super Bowl – Room 111 (Beeman) 2:30-3:30 pm
Edgewood CrossFit 2:30-4 pm
6th Grade Baking Club – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-4 pm
Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-5 pm
7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball vs Bloomfield (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball vs West Vigo (HOME) – Tickets CANCELLED

Tuesday, January 14
Detention – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-3:15 pm
Cuddly Colt’s Club 2:30-3:20 pm
Social Studies Academic Super Bowl – Room 217 (Jones) 2:30-3:30 pm
Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-5 pm
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs WRV (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
6th Grade Boys’ Basketball @ St Charles (AWAY) 6:00 pm

Wednesday, January 15
Detention – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-3:15 pm
Design Lab Club – Room 223 (Design Lab) 2:30-3:30 pm
Edgewood CrossFit 2:30-4 pm
Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-5 pm
6th Grade Boys’ Basketball vs North Clay (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
8th Grade Parent Night @ EHS 6:30 pm

Thursday, January 16
Detention – Room 218 (Roeger) 2:30-3:15 pm
Art Club – Room 216 (Millick) 2:30-3:30 pm
Creative Writing Club 2:30-3:30 pm
Science Academic Super Bowl – Room 113 (Powell) 2:30-3:30 pm
7th & 8th Grade Baking Club – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-4 pm
Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-5 pm
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball vs Tri-North (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball @ Tri-North (AWAY) 6:00 pm

Friday, January 17
Dungeons & Dragons 2:30-4 pm
Horsepower – Room 207 2:30-4 pm
Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-5 pm

Saturday, January 18
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball WIC Tournament (HOME) – Tickets 10:00 am
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball WIC Tournament @ OVMS (AWAY) 10:00 am

All events to be held at EJHS unless in red print  

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

7th & 8th Grade Baking Club will meet this week. There is no Baking Club next week (1/20 & 1/23).

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CALLING ALL 8th GRADERS! You should have received an important email with a Google form link to choose this year’s 8th grade superlatives for the 24-25 yearbook. Filling out the form will help us choose who will win things like most athletic, best dressed, and more. So check your email and fill out this form by January 14, and make your vote count!

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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 qualified 6th grade students to apply for Student Council by clicking on this link and following the listed instructions. All applications are due by Friday, January 17. Our first meeting with 6th grade students will take place on Wednesday, January 22.

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All students are invited to use their Flex to take part in this month’s career panel! This month we will focus on the career field of Agriculture. Sign up for Thursday’s panel to hear from current EHS students about their agriculture career plans and high school experiences. Sign up again for Friday’s event to hear directly from adults working in the field of agriculture. See you there!

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JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! These students are chosen by their grade-level teachers for their exemplary work, attitude, and effort!
6th Grade: Lilah Siegelin & Stella Harrison
7th Grade: Anna Harley & Tatum Robertson
8th Grade: Annalise Emmons & Anthony Hynes

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8th Grade Night at EHS will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, please refer to Mrs. Winkler’s email on 1/8/24.

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YEARBOOK CLUB PHOTO SCHEDULES:
Tuesday, January 14th – Before Homeroom
Cuddly Colt Club
Robotics
Tuesday, January 14th – After School
Social Studies Academic Super Bowl Team
Thursday, January 16th – Before Homeroom
Baking Club 6th-8th Grade
Friday, January 17th – Before Homeroom
Debate Club
Friday, January 17th – After School
Horsepower
Wednesday, January 22nd – After School
6th Grade Student Council

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Winter sports pictures will take place during school on January 17th. (7th & 8th Grade Girls’ basketball, 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball, Wrestling)

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The Washington DC trip still has some openings.  Do not hesitate to sign up today once the remaining spots are filled, we will begin a waitlist.  The deadline to sign up is February 1st. Visit the website

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new group: Bring Change to Mind! Join us for our call-out meeting on January 21st at 2:30 PM in the library.
This group is dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting mental health through education, conversation, and community-building.
We invite all who are interested to attend and be part of this important initiative. Whether you’re new to the cause or just looking to get involved, everyone is welcome!
We look forward to seeing you there!

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EJHS Swim and Dive: Season will start on Jan 13th. Parent and athlete info can be found in the online Google Classroom and the info packet. Swimming and diving are open to all grades.  For more information contact Mr Straw or Mrs Musselwhite.
Class Code: xvuagcm
Remind Code: @ejhsswimd

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Edgewood CrossFit will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the EJHS weight room. All students are welcome to join us in growing stronger and learning new athletic skills. Join us today—a signed waiver is required before attending. 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 plan to attend. Thank you! Edgewood CrossFit Student Interest Form

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

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

Bullying Report Form: Students can find a link to this form on their Chromebooks in their “Student Bookmarks”. Parents can use this LINK to complete the form as well. For additional information about IDOE Student Safety/Bullying Reporting feel free to visit the following site.

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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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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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