RESULTS
Cross Country: The cross country team ran at home last night against John Wooden Middle School, the Project School, and Lawrence County Independent School. Both the boys and girls’ teams came away with the win. On the boys’ side it was Josh Bryce in 1st, Zaden Norris 2nd, Noah Gallagher 4th, Daylin Pairitz 5th, Jack Ripley 6th, Colton Minderman 7th, and Henry Norris 9th. On the girls’ side, it was Josey Buckley in 1st, Katelyn Ripley in 3rd, Katelyn Woodcock in 4th, Greta Vagedas in 5th, and Maggie McCormack in 8th. Good luck to the teams this weekend as they race in Brown County at Eagle Classic where there will be over 30 teams.
Football: The 8th grade Colts had a tough game but came out with a win beating Tri North 20-0. Darren Grubb started the Colts off a touchdown in the first quarter. Tobey Conners picked up a fumble in the second quarter which was followed up by a quick touchdown by Will Hosey. Jaden Lucas busted out a big run in the third quarter. The defense was led in tackles by Conner Harden. Zach Walls stopped the Trojans with the final tackle of the night.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair is here! It arrived a couple of days early, it’s set up and ready to go! There are so many NEW books to choose from and the choice is all yours! Visit the Book Fair in the Library, now and through the next couple of weeks! Can’t wait to see you there!
Dodge and Donate 2023: Click the link for more information. Check out one of our student-designed incentives for Dodge and Donate!
Edgewood Youth Volleyball League:
Who: 3rd/4thGrades & 5th/6th Grades
When: Beginning October 16th and ending November 18th
Where: Edgewood Junior High School Gym
Click this link for more information and the registration form
Cost: $75 (includes player shirt) – Use this Eventlink to pay
EJHS Fall Flu and Covid Clinic: This will be on Wednesday, October 4th. Please have the completed forms returned to the EJHS Health Office no later than September 18th. If you need a paper copy contact the EJHS Health Office.
Kirkwood Yearbook Pictures: Don’t fret if you didn’t pre-order pictures, an online link will be emailed out for you to order pictures after proofs have been released. If you missed getting your picture taken, a make-up day will be scheduled soon.
Washington DC Trip: Our annual Washington DC trip planning is well underway! Open to all EJHS 7th and 8th grade students, the dates are 6/6/2024-6/10/2024. There are still some seats left. Information is available through our personalized website for Trip 208611 and you can contact Ms. Jones at mjones@rbbschools.net.
Pumpkinfest Saturday, Oct. 21st: Sign-ups to help with Pumpkinfest are here. Thank you to our fantastic PTO for pulling this together. You can use the link below to set up a trunk or treat, help with parking, or other duties. Thank you in advance! The Pumpkinfest Committee and EJHS PTO https://signup.com/client/
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. Bring your tabs to the Main Office anytime throughout the year.
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.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Baking Club: Starting next week 7th & 8th Grade will be held on Monday and 6th Grade will be on Tuesday.
Design Lab Club: 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!
Softball: Attention EJHS Lady Colts grades 6-8! Are you interested in trying out for the EJHS softball team in the spring? Maybe just want to work on your skills? This fall, Coach Schooling and Coach Ayer will be hosting conditioning for softball on Mondays after school, from 2:30-3:45 starting today through mid-November, weather permitting. Girls who plan to come out need to have a physical on file, bring their own mitt, and be dressed to practice in the field! We look forward to getting back out there! See Coach Ayer in room 208 with any questions!
6th Grade Girls’ Basketball: Please complete the Google interest form if you are interested in attending open gyms. Open gyms will be on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6-7:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room. The 22nd is the final one. Tryouts will be held on October 4th and 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the main gym. You must have an athletic physical form on file and in FinalForms dated after April 1, 2023, in order to participate.
School Spirt Days: See FLYER for details.
9/13 – Football vs Tri-North – Hawaiian
9/20 – Cross Country vs County Meet – Edgewood Day
9/21 – Volleyball vs Tri-North – Neon
9/28 – Football & Volleyball vs Batchelor – Red Out
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
EJHS Student-Athlete of the Week: Our first student-athlete of the week for the 23-24 school year goes to 7th-grade volleyball player Braylin Bentley. Braylin was nominated by her coaches for her leadership, positive attitude, and consistent effort on the court. She is also one of the hardest workers every week at Horsepower. On top of her athletic achievement, Braylin maintains straight A’s. Keep up the great work in the classroom and on the court!
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
FinalForms: All physicals are now completed through FinalForms. All athletes MUST be registered on FinalForms. Register HERE
Transportation Fees: Each student-athlete will be required to pay a $30 transportation fee for each sport in which he/she participates. Make payments on Eventlink. Under contact information, please enter your athlete’s name and the sport you are paying for. for example “John Doe – Cross Country.” If you are paying for more than one athlete, please purchase them separately.
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 or $15 per family
- 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.
- 2023-2024 Family Pass (Immediate Family Only) – $100
- 2023-2024 Adult Pass – $40
- 2023-2024 Student/Child Pass – $20
- 2023-2024 Senior Pass – $20
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.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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EJHS Athletics/Activities
Week of September 11, 2023
Monday, September 11
Detention – Room 202 (Koehler) 2:30-3:15 pm
Coding Club – Room 223 (Design Lab) 2:30-3:30 pm
Student Council – Library 2:30-3:30 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4
EJHS 6th Grade Baking Club – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-4 pm
Volleyball vs Jackson Creek (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 12
Detention – Room 202 (Koehler) 2:30-3:15 pm
Theater Club – Room 206 (Finn) 2:30-3:30 pm
EJHS 7th & 8th Grade Baking Club – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-4 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Wednesday, September 13
Detention – Room 108 (Gallacher) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Football vs Tri-North (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
Volleyball @ Greencastle (AWAY) 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 14
Detention – Room 108 (Gallacher) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Cross Country vs John Wooden Middle School (HOME) 5:30 pm
Friday, September 15
EJHS Horsepower – Room 207 2:30-4
Saturday, September 16
Cross Country @ Eagle Classic – Brown County (AWAY) 8:30 am
All events to be held at EJHS unless in red print
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chromebooks: If you are a student and do not have a Chromebook, please visit Ms. Edgeman in the Media Center. Any issues, repairs, etc. also need to go to the Media Center.
Boys and Girls Club Calendar
AskRose – Rose Hulman Homework Help