Edison Middle School -

Sioux Falls Public Schools are closed Monday, January 8, 2024 due to weather.

Hey Cats! Sorry we are late on this one, but we are proud to present our DECEMBER students of the month! We are super impressed with the outstanding leadership qualities that they have displayed at Edison this year!

Let's start the week with a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our newest 💫🤩 SFSD All Star 🤩💫 Reanna Fitzgerald! Becki Stassi works with Reanna and had this to say about her, " Reanna is such a positive person and is so helpful to myself and the other 3 new Special Education Teachers here at Edison. She knows and loves her students! She takes the time to get to know them and know what they like and need. She continues to support students that have moved on to other grades. I often see 7th and 8th graders go out of their way to stop and say hi to Ms. Fitzgerald and get a hug. She is so willing to dive in and help when needed. She is also the lead Special Education Teacher here at Edison which is a job in itself!!! I have absolutely no hesitation to ask Reanna for help or guidance! She is so appreciated! She is bound for amazing things! Cannot wait to see her grow within the Sioux Falls School District!" Thank you, Reanna, for everything you do for your students and the SFSD community everyday!

Yesterday was a weird day at Edison. On an average day, we only have 6 pairs of twins in our school, but yesterday we had about 500 it seemed like! Here are a few pictures of the students and staff that were "TWINNING" yesterday!

Today is a beautiful December day, but we know it can't last forever in South Dakota! Make sure you and your student(s) know how to access Canvas for remote learning when weather that keeps kids home can be predicted in advance.

Hey Cats! At Edison we are celebrating the Holidays a couple of weeks early! Here are some of our dress up days for the rest of the week! Wednesday - Misle-Toes (Wear your crazy socks!) Thursday - Two Turtle Doves (Twin with Someone!) Friday - Long Winters Nap (Pajama Day!)

Hello Cats! Our "lost and found" at Edison is overflowing with clothes and items! If your student is missing something, make sure that they come and look for it before FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH as we will be donating all unclaimed items! Thank you! Go Cats!

Hey Cats! Our students had an awesome time at the Junior Achievement Convention this week! They got to explore different jobs in many different career fields across South Dakota! Several students even got some cool souvenirs to bring back to Edison with them! Check out the pictures here:

Hello Cats! Are you looking for Christmas Gift Ideas for your student or whole family? Check out the online Spirit Wear store now open until November 21.! The Store closes at 11:59 pm. Orders will be ready before students leave for Christmas break! Link: https://hauffsports.chipply.com/EDISONMS/

Hello Edison Athletics Families! The Winter Athletics Season is here! Girls Basketball and Boys/Girls Wrestling have been in full swing and our athletes are having a blast! If you have not already, please review the Parent Letters listed below for more information on your athlete’s sport this season! Girls Basketball Parent Letter Wrestling Parent Letter The Coaches for each sport are as follows… Girls Basketball: John DeJager (A/B) and Sether Randall (C/D) Wrestling: Jared Goede, Katelynn Woods, and Ridge Percival In addition to their equipment, all athletes must have a completed physical AND completed the Annual Student Registration Packet. The athlete must turn in a physical copy of the completed physical but may have either an electronic copy or a paper copy of the Annual Student Registration Packet. The link for this information is found below… Forms Needed For Participation in Middle School Athletics At this time, all sign-ups for the sports listed above are closed except for extenuating circumstances such as students that move in from a different school or district. If there are any questions on this, please contact the Athletic Director. Our Edison Athletics page is still “under construction” so for the time being please check the SFSD page (Edison Middle School Athletics Page) for updates on the calendars and cancellations. We will also be sending out communication on cancellations and other information related to your sport to the email that you provided on the Google Form when you signed your student up to participate. The Message Board found on the Edison Middle School Athletics Page will also be updated to reflect the changes and if the events are being rescheduled. For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Athletic Director Tyler Robel at tyler.robel@k12.sd.us. We are excited to see the athletes competing and the families cheering at Edison Events this Winter! Go Cats!!!

Hey Cats! In case you didn't know, it's Kindness Week here at Edison Middle School! When students aren't too busy crushing it in the classroom, they have been writing encouraging messages to others outside! We'd love to thank our students for inspiring others to be KIND! Go Cats!

Hey Cats! We LOVE our students at Edison! We think that they are so awesome and we want to show them off to you as well! Here is our first Student Spotlight: Faith Koffi!

Hey Cats! Check out 7th Grade's sweet 3-dimensional renditions of natural disasters! We love seeing such great and creative projects in our halls! Way to go 7th Grade! Go Cats!

There's another chance to learn more about the Jefferson HS PBL Academy TONIGHT from 5-6:30 PM. Project Based Learning offers students hands-on opportunities to solve real-world problems in a variety of group settings with wide-ranging peer groups. Scan the QR code for more info!

Hey Cats! This is our second edition of Edison Staff Spotlight! Today we are highlighting someone who has built a connection with every student in the building and is always ready to lend a hand wherever she is needed. That special person is Ms. Theis! Here are a few things about Ms. Theis that you might not have known:

Hey Cats! Here are a few pictures from Ms. Delgado's 6th Grade Social Studies class last Friday! Ms. Delgado's classes are always doing something fun and relatable to the curriculum! Instead of reading something in Cuneiform (an ancient form of writing), the kids got out their own "clay tablets" and wrote their sentences! Great work Ms. Delgado and class! We love having your creative ideas flowing here at Edison! Go Cats!

SFSD's new Canvas platform allows students and families to access school assignments and homework anytime, anywhere. When winter weather can be predicted, students and staff will take devices home to continue their learning. Are you prepared? Check out the guidance BEFORE you need it!

Hello Cats! This is our first staff spotlight and we wanted to highlight someone that helps make our school "go" and brightens every room she is in at Edison: Ms. Carly King! She is amazing and we are incredibly lucky to have her here! Here are a few tidbits about her:

Be prepared for school delays or cancellations caused by winter weather! This chart is an example of how start times would be impacted if SFSD declares a One-Hour Late Start. Review it now... before winter weather is here to stay!

Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.