Wow, what a way to celebrate reading!
Yesterday, we talked about the library and food for fines, and today we get to share some exciting news—our Everybody Reads results are in!
Edison’s goal was 750 books, and our amazing readers went above and beyond with a total of 797 books.
The City of Sioux Falls set a goal of 350,000 books, and together, readers crushed it with an incredible 409,427 books read!
All of this happened between March 1 and March 31. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this challenge such a success. Keep on reading!
National Library Week is Coming Up!
To celebrate, we are offering Food for Fines—and no, this is not an April Fools’ joke!
Students can bring in nonperishable food items from Monday, April 7, to Friday, April 11. For each item donated, $1.00 will be deducted from their library fines.
This is a limited-time opportunity—donations will only be accepted during these dates. Items brought before April 7 or after April 11 will not be accepted.
All donated food will go to Feeding South Dakota. Please encourage students to take advantage of this chance to clear their fines while supporting a great cause!
Our WEB Leaders are hard at work preparing to welcome our future EMS Cats!
Reminder for Edison Incoming 6th Grade Families:
Surviving Middle School Nights – Join us for an informative evening designed for both parents and students. Learn what to expect in middle school and how to support your child during this transition. See the attached flyer for details.
Event Dates:
TONIGHT!! Monday, March 31 at 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 3 at 6:45 PM (following the 5th-grade orchestra concert at Edison)
Running Start – Middle School Summer Camp is a great way to get a head start! Over four days, students will explore the building, practice using lockers, and learn their schedules. Registration is now open. The cost is $60, and scholarships are available. See the attachment for details.
We look forward to welcoming you to Edison! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we are happy to help.
📞 605-367-7643
📧 sfsdedisonoffice@k12.sd.us
Our 8th-grade Océti Šakówin Owáunspe students had an amazing opportunity to visit Augustana University!
They explored course offerings, future careers, learned some American Sign Language (ASL), toured the campus, and got a glimpse of all that college life has to offer.
This experience was a well-earned reward for their hard work, great behavior, and strong grades. We are so proud of these students and their dedication to learning!
📌 HAPPENING TOMORROW! (3/27)…
Families of incoming 9th–12th grade students, whether your child is new to high school activities or a returning participant, make plans to attend High School Activities Night on Thursday, March 27, at 6 PM at your child’s school.
This event is a great opportunity to get important information about athletics and fine arts programs, meet coaches and directors, and ensure your student is ready to participate. We look forward to seeing you there!
A huge shout-out to our incredible Kindness Club for making last week truly amazing! Their hard work and dedication brought so much positivity to our school, and we couldn’t be more proud. Check out this fantastic article from KELOLAND that highlights all the wonderful things that happened throughout the week. We’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and caring community here at Edison—thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/a-message-on-kindness-from-middle-school-students/
As we roll into the weekend, we’ve got some pi-oneering news to share! 🥧 Huge congrats to Isaac and Hanali for their incredible math skills—Isaac memorized a mind-blowing 521 digits of pi, and Hanalei nailed 220 digits! That’s a whole lot of numbers swirling around their brains. We’re circling back to say—what an amazing accomplishment! 🎉👏
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for March! Your teams recognized you for your leadership and for embodying the Edison DREAM. Keep up the great work
Attention all 8th graders going to Roosevelt! Connections is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to get a jump on high school. Students will learn the ins and outs of Roosevelt and earn 0.5 credits towards graduation (that is the same amount that you earn for a semester long class!). Start their high school experience off on the right foot by enrolling in Connections! Space is limited. (If you are going to a different Sioux Falls public high school you can use the same link to sign up, just click on your high school when it asks which school you are going to!)
Next week, we’re celebrating Kindness Week and our Kindness Club has tons of exciting opportunities for students to participate! Be sure to follow the QR codes to sign up for special events—some events have limited space, so don’t miss out!
Let’s make it a week full of kindness, positivity, and fun!
👉 Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow—enjoy your day off!
We can’t wait to see all the ways our students will spread kindness next week!
Hello, Edison Incoming 6th Grade Families!
We're excited to welcome you to the 2025-26 school year! As your student gets ready for middle school, we’ve got some great opportunities to help them learn more about Edison and everything middle school has to offer.
Surviving Middle School Night
Join us for a fun evening where parents and students can learn all about what middle school is like and how to make the transition easier! Check out the flyer for more info.
🗓 When: Monday, March 31 at 6:00 pm OR Thursday, April 3 at 6:45 pm (after the 5th grade orchestra concert at Edison)
5th Grade Visits
In the next few weeks, our counselors will visit elementary schools to talk about middle school. On Tuesday, May 13, all incoming 6th graders will visit Edison, watch music performances, and tour the school!
Running Start - Middle School Summer Camp
Want to get a head start? Join us for Running Start this summer! Spend four days practicing your locker, learning your schedule, and getting ready for middle school. It's a fun way to feel more comfortable before school starts.
💸 Cost: $60 (scholarships available).
Sign up now – spaces are limited!
Check out our March ECHO Newsletter for more info about what’s happening at Edison.
https://secure.smore.com/n/s6q5ju
We’re so excited to have you at Edison! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 605-367-7643 or sfsdedisonoffice@k12.sd.us.
Reminder that daylight saving happened this weekend! We sprung forward this time, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour to keep everyone on time for school on Monday! ⏰
Rise and shine, Edison families! Nothing brings a community together like a big ol’ stack of pancakes—especially when they’re fueling our amazing EMS athletes!
Join us on Saturday, March 15th, from 9:00–11:00 AM in the Edison Cafeteria for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser!
There’s no set price—just a freewill donation, so bring what you can and bring your appetite. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support EMS Athletics, and we need your help!
Come hungry, leave happy, and support our student-athletes! No guarantees, but eating pancakes may improve your speed, agility, and overall school spirit.
Share this, bring your friends, and let’s make this breakfast a success!
Exciting milestone! On Monday, our Spanish 1 students successfully completed reading and discussing their very first short chapter book entirely in Spanish. This achievement marks a significant step in their language-learning journey, as they built comprehension skills, expanded their vocabulary, and gained confidence in their ability to understand and communicate in Spanish. ¡Felicidades, estudiantes!
Happy Social Worker Week!
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
Check out this week's lineup! Spring sports registration is now open—don’t miss your chance to sign up and join the fun! Click the link to get started! https://gobound.com/sd/schools/sfedison
Big shoutout to our amazing staff and students for absolutely slaying today’s dress-up day! The creativity was off the charts, and it was a blast seeing all the fun outfits!
Just a reminder: Today is dress up day with the theme Teacher/Student Swap! Let’s have a fun Friday and show off those fantastic outfits!
We had a blast welcoming so many 5th graders to EMS this morning for this year’s Variety Show! 🎭✨ Just a reminder—there are two evening performances tonight and tomorrow at 6:30 PM ($5 admission). Plus, we have a special student only show right after school tomorrow for just $1! Don’t miss out on the fun!
Conference Sign-Up is now open! Parent Teacher Conferences are March 6 and 11 in the evening. Signups for conference times will come from PRO teachers. Virtual and in person options will be available. Conference signups will be open February 24-March 3. We look forward to visiting with you about your student's progress!
The PTO is providing food for our amazing teachers, but we could use a little extra help with a few items. If you’re able to contribute, please sign up using the link below. Your support is greatly appreciated!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DADAD29A4F4C07-55287101-spring
