Edmunds Kindergarten Teacher Jodie Enos led her students through a special crafts project for some very special people in their school lives at Edmunds. In honor of Thanksgiving and for being thankful, the Kindergartners wanted to create something …
This Thanksgiving home bound older adults around the Des Moines area benefited from the thoughtful efforts of Edmunds Elementary art students. As a Thanksgiving community service project, the students partnered with Aging Resources of Central Iowa to provide …
Edmunds 2nd grade students were treated to a special quest visit by local author Laura Jensen-Kimball. She is the author of the book Momster and shared with the students how she came up with the idea for the …
On November 5th Edmunds 4th grade students attended a special Iowa Wild Hockey exhibition at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. The Iowa Wild hockey team put on a “Wild About Education School Day” game, an educational …
This fall Edmunds Elementary students and teachers have been discussing what it means to be a good citizen in their daily morning yoga sessions. In Mr. Dolan’s 2nd grade class they have also been looking for ways to …
Many students from Edmunds Elementary played full contact football in The Inner City Urban Development Sports League (I.C.U.D.) this fall. Providing the inner city of Des Moines with it’s own sports league, I.C.U.D. works in association with the …
Edmunds 4th grader Genesis Latimore was a nervous but excited guest on FM radio’s Pulse 101.7 morning show, hosted by radio personality Rachel Leigh. Genesis was interviewed about the Annual Winter Warmth Drive that many Edmunds students have …
International Biker Visits Edmunds 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Edmunds were treated to a visit recently by Chris Figureida, internationally celebrated bicycler, as he travels across the United States on his recent trip sponsored by the American Heart Association. The …
Good Behavior Pays Off in the Classroom! Like all Edmunds classes, teacher Anna Brousard’s kindergarten class uses the behavioral chart and clip system to encourage positive behavior. Students work their way up the chart with excellent behavior, clipping …
Students who attend a Title I school in Des Moines like Edmunds may be eligible for tutoring services at no cost to their family. In order to be eligible, students must attend one of the 28 Title I schools in Des Moines and meet low income guidelines. To learn more and to register, click on the headline.
