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A few of our Uppers got to interact with our simulators! They loved it!

Get your orders in ASAP so the bunny has you on the schedule!! 🐣🥚🐰

Oddfelllows Southern Hills Lodge #112 donated to our school lunch program this week 🥗🥪🍎 Pictured is cook Penny Warembourg, Caren Howard from Oddfellows and Superintendent Amy Ferley. Thank you so much for the generous donation 🧡

Egg My Yard!

The Edgemont High School band and choir competed at the Panhandle Music Contest in Morrill NE. Awards for outstanding performances were Ethan Lawrence- perc. solo, Mackenzie Hollenbeck- trombone solo, Katelyn Lauritsen and Markus Aschwanden- WW duet, and JJ Ostenson, Ethan Lawrence and Nevaeh Zimiga- perc. ensemble. Congrats to all performers!

Some of our Uppers took a break from state testing to make yarn dolls to create a toy kids might have had during pioneer times.

🌟 Senior Spotlight at Edgemont High! 🌟 We're thrilled to shine the spotlight on a remarkable senior project that drives right into the heart of passion and skill. Meet Addison Neville, an incredibly talented member of our senior class who has taken her love for pickups to the next level! 🛠️ For her senior project, Addison delved deep into the world of automotive restoration and enhancement, focusing on her own pickup. With hands already skilled from working on older vehicles, Addie decided to tackle a new challenge – welding. 🚚 Her project? Designing and constructing a headache rack for her pickup. This journey wasn't just about putting metal together; it was about mastering the art of welding, researching the perfect headache rack design that matched her needs, and meticulously drafting out her vision before bringing it to life. 🔥 After an intensive process of learning, planning, and creating, Addie successfully welded her custom headache rack and mounted it onto her pickup, marking the completion of her ambitious project. But the road doesn't end here! Addie's dedication and expertise have earned her a spot in the running to win the Build South Dakota scholarship. Post-graduation, she's set to rev up her career at RDO in Sioux Falls, working on diesel machinery with a focus on Construction Equipment. 🌈 We're incredibly proud of Addison's accomplishments and her drive to push the limits of her automotive passion. As she gears up for the next chapter, we know she'll continue to excel and inspire. To see Addison’s project and the projects of other Edgemont seniors at the following link - https://www.edgemont.k12.sd.us/page/senior-projects #SeniorSpotlight #FutureReady #AutomotiveExcellence #WeldingWonder #FullSteamAhead #MightyMoguls #LayingTheTracks

The Panhandle Conference music contest has been moved to Tuesday the 26th of March. More information will be communicated as soon as we get it.

🎓🌟 Exciting Times at Edgemont! 🌟🎓 As we embark on the final quarter of the school year, it's a pivotal time for our Edgemont Eighth Grade students! They're diving into the 8th Grade to High School Transition Class, an elective course crafted to smooth their journey into high school life. 🏫➡️🏫 This unique program addresses the social, emotional, and academic shifts our students face, with each week spotlighting a new theme. From understanding graduation requirements to exploring dual enrollment options, and demystifying concepts like aiding and work release, we're covering all bases to ensure our students are well-prepared for their upcoming high school adventure. 📚💡 And it doesn't stop there! We're also bringing in the voices of experience to guide our future high schoolers. This week, we were thrilled to have JJ Ostenson, our esteemed Student Council President, share his invaluable high school insights. JJ's stories of the highs and lows offered a genuine perspective that resonated deeply with both students and faculty. 🗣️👥 As we look forward to the milestones ahead, we wish all our seniors and eighth graders the very best as they step into new experiences and challenges. Here's to their success and the exciting journey that lies ahead! 🎉📈 #EdgemontMoguls #HighSchoolTransition #FutureReady #SeniorAdvice #Classof2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks

🎭✨ **Spotlight on Senior Projects: Mackenzie Hollenbeck's Journey in Theater** ✨🎭 With just 17 days until our Fine Arts Fair, we're thrilled to showcase another incredible senior project. Today, we're shining the spotlight on Mackenzie Hollenbeck, a name synonymous with acting at our school. However, for her Senior Project, Mackenzie decided to step into a new role - that of a director and producer of a one-act play! Mackenzie's ambition took her and our school's talents to the Panhandle One-Act Competition in Hemingford, Nebraska. It's a milestone moment, considering Edgemont hasn't graced this competition since the '90s! Competing against six other schools, Mackenzie's play secured a commendable fifth place, just a whisker away from fourth, showcasing our burgeoning talent in the arts. But the journey didn't stop at the competition. Mackenzie also brought her theatrical vision to life right here at Edgemont, during the student council's Burgers & Bingo night. The event was a hit, drawing a large crowd that was captivated by the performance. Dedicating over thirty hours to rehearsals, set creation, and consultations with Hemingford's theater staff, Mackenzie's commitment has been nothing short of inspirational. Her hope? To ignite a passion for one-act plays in Edgemont for years to come. Let's applaud Mackenzie for her dedication, creativity, and the legacy she aims to build at Edgemont. Here's to more arts, more theater, and more traditions that bring us together and spotlight our incredible students' talents. Bravo, Mackenzie! 🎉🎭 Check out her and other students’ senior project at the following page: https://www.edgemont.k12.sd.us/page/senior-projects #EdgemontHigh #SeniorProjectSpotlight #TheaterLife #OneActPlays #StudentAchievement #FutureTraditions #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks

Ms. Mary came to show these ladies how to dissect snakes and sea stars!

Uppers worked with hashtag blocks in library today, working through a list of challenges. They had to make a structure that could hold one book - one student made a structure that held a whole series! One student made a tall giraffe, and another made a tiny orange. Love to see their creativity!

The level 3 students were pioneers today and made hardtack and butter to go along with our westward expansion unit in social studies. They made the hardtack and butter from scratch then enjoyed tasting them. Some students thought it was pretty tasty while others were not so impressed.

The uppers were acting as the Grammar Police today and were on the lookout for spelling and grammatical errors on signs.

Our Level 3 math students have been busy learning all about fractions. We used fraction tiles to make fraction number lines then we made our names into fraction art.

It is testing season! Our learners get to show off how much they have learned this year. Please support them in these efforts by making sure they are well-rested and well-fed, especially on the days they are testing. Please encourage them to take advantage of our breakfast program, which serves from 7:25-7:50 am. Our testing schedule is as follows: Elementary (3-5): March 25-28 High School (9-12): April 8-11 Middle School (6-8) April 15-18

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl Teams on their performances today in the Panhandle Conference Tournament! Our high school team came in first place and Mack Hollenbeck made the All Conference Team! Our middle school team came in fourth. Congratulations teams!!

It was a great morning! Edgemont, Mt. View Lodge #161 sponsored the Child ID event and the YMCA assisted to process 60% of the children from K-8. This program provides identification information for parents to use in case the unthinkable ever happens. The information is used to help find lost and missing children. We so appreciate the Lodge coming in to provide this service, and all of the volunteers who help make it happen!

Happy Pi Day! The middle and high school classes celebrated everyone's favorite irrational number with lock boxes, paper chains relating to the numbers and making pie!

Looking for a fast-paced front-office position? Edgemont School is looking for a district office administrative assistant. This is a 40 hour/week, 12-month position with benefits to include: health insurance, state retirement, sick leave, paid holidays and vacation. Starting wages $15.00 per hour. Come join our team! This position is never boring and requires a person who can provide excellent customer service to the general public and to school staff and students, who can work independently or with a team, who can switch gears and change tasks as priorities change, and who can maintain confidentiality in and out of the school building.  Interested? Questions? Contact Amy Ferley, amy.ferley@k12.sd.us, or call 605-662-7254.