This school year has proved to be a positive one for donations to the Edmunds Art Department, with many businesses and individuals lending a hand with donating important resources. Most recently, we received a large cache of art …
The “Boys2Men” leadership group at Edmunds, led by mentors John Hawkins and Edmunds’ teacher’s Andrew Kurimski and David Borzo, takes many paths to reach out to 5th grade boys. Meeting weekly, they address issues of community, personal responsibility and personal …
Students who earn Edmunds’ “Wildcat of the Week” award enjoy a reception and celebration that includes games, camaraderie, and a treat like root beer floats! The Wildcat of the Week program is designed to recognize behaviorally standout-students, those …
Recently Edmunds had a visit from the Des Moines Police Department, who came to visit students as part of the Badges With Books program! It was great to have Chief Wingert and Officer Swartz here to read I Want …
Edmunds first graders worked on a great class writing project recently, preparing and then presenting what they call a Magnificent Things report. The subject was the use of tools. For their final presentations, the students worked in collaboration with …
Fifth graders at Edmunds spent a very successful day at Junior Achievement’s Biz Town. The students prepared for weeks for their participation in the annual trip to Biz Town, a highlight of the 5th grade year. The Junior …
The “Wildcat Pack” is Edmunds’ student leadership team. This group of specially selected students create a biweekly mission for the school to help make Edmunds an even better place. Some of their missions have been “Operation Cleanup” and …
For months the Edmunds Girls on the Run team was practicing hard – running and running and running to get ready for their season-ending 5K. In November the girls braved the cold on a crisp Sunday afternoon, running …
The 2019 Football season is in the books for Edmunds students, and our gridiron stars ruled the field again this season. Students from 2nd through 5th grades participated in a couple different YMCA Flag Football programs, as well as …
The Animal Rescue League (ARL) made a special visit to Edmunds’ first graders recently, both delighting and educating the students. The ARL was invited to Edmunds to share with the students how pets can be a calming influence …
