On Thursday May 18th, Edmunds Elementary students and families gathered at the school to celebrate world culture. The theme for the Annual Culture Fair at Edmunds was “We Are the World: Each one Unique, Together a Masterpiece.” During …

Reading groups at Edmunds have been working on fluency to improve reading comprehension. In order to increase fluency and understanding the students focus on reading with expression and accuracy, as well as reading at a good rate. After working on each of these skills, they tie …

On May 9th, twenty 5th grade boys from the “Boys to Men” Club at Edmunds and Monroe toured the State Capitol and the Iowa Supreme Court building. The boys were impressed with the grandeur of the buildings as they learned about Iowa history history and the three branches of …

On May 2nd fifth grade students from Edmunds competed in the annual Des Moines Public School Elementary Bowling Tournament, earning their spots with practice and skill. The students had a great time while learning how challenging it can be to bowl on the “big lanes.” …

Edmunds students took part in a poster-art contest in April that was designed to help build pride in their community. Sponsored by the The Links, Incorporated, an international not-for-profit corporation with 15,000 professional women of color. The Links core values are friendship, service, commitment and respect for  …