RESULTS
The volleyball teams had two awesome wins against Cloverdale last night. The 7th-grade team won 25-8 and 25-2. Hadlie Shoemaker had 15 aces and 3 kills, Miya Braker had 5 aces, and Khloee Wykoff had 2 kills, a block, and an ace! The 8th grade team won 25-18 and 25-4. Annalise Emmons had 2 kills, a block, and 6 aces. Kendall Robinson had 5 kills and 3 aces, and Khloe Whaley had 4 kills! Good job girls!
INTERESTING FACTS:
Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robotics practice is canceled for today, Wednesday, Sep. 4th.
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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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Dodge and Donate has an online donation option now. We will accept donations through Friday, Sept 6th! Make sure to denote the student in the description! Just Venmo @EJHSPTO
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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Safe Sitter Information: Are you ready for your young teen to start watching younger siblings but you aren’t sure if they are ready? Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there is severe weather. Dates: October 22nd – 24th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Location: EJHS Library
Sign up Link
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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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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K Run/Walk: The Edgewood Dollars for Scholars (DFS) 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, September 7th at 8:30 AM, starting behind EIS. In May 2024, Edgewood DFS awarded over $72,000 to Edgewood seniors. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so please consider coming out to run/walk to raise scholarship money for Edgewood seniors!! Link for more info and registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/
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Edgewood’s School Showcase: Save the date! September 5th. See below for more information.
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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!
Edgewood CrossFit: Attention Colts! Edgewood CrossFit is starting Monday, September 9! 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.
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 September 2, 2024
Monday, September 2
LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 3
Detention – Room 114 (McGlothlin) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Volleyball vs Cloverdale (HOME) – Tickets 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 4
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm – CANCELLED
Tennis vs Brown County (HOME) 4:30 pm
Football vs Sullivan MS (HOME) – Tickets 5:30 pm
Cross Country @ Eastern (AWAY) 5:30 pm
Volleyball @ North Clay (AWAY) 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 5
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
EDGEWOOD’S SCHOOL SHOWCASE 5:30-8:30 pm
Friday, September 6
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 7
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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