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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

We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA

Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share

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🎉 Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! 🎉 We are so proud of these outstanding students for leading by example. You are truly role models in our building! Thank you for living the Edison DREAM and inspiring others to do the same. Keep up the great work, and continue to show what it means to be a leader at Edison! 🌟

A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status. State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney. These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families. Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.

Last week, our Student Council held a Super Bowl guessing fundraiser to support the Humane Society. Thanks to everyone's participation, we were able to make a meaningful donation! On Friday, our Student Council members had the special opportunity to present the check—and even spend some time cuddling an adorable kitten named Moo. We appreciate everyone who contributed to this great cause!

Here is your weekly sports lineup!

Reminder-there is no school this Monday, February 3rd!

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Wrestling MVPs Boys-Skye Kirby 5x Wrestling Champion, MVP, Edison's Wrestler of the Week, seasons Most Total Match points of 201, seasons Most Falls with 19 pins, seasons Fastest Fall of 10 secs. Girls-Gabriella Brost 2x Wrestling Champion, MVP, Edison's Wrestler of the Week, seasons Most Total Match Points of 147, seasons Most Falls with 14 pins, and Most Improved Wrestler. Be sure to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements! And congratulations to all our wrestlers on a fantastic season filled with hard work and dedication.