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Edgewood ISD dedicated a campus building after former Superintendent Dr. James “Jimmy” Vasquez. The ceremony, held at John F. Kennedy High School and the location of the dedicated building, featured many student performances. EISD Superintendent Dr. Hernández and Henry Cisneros remarked on the lasting legacy of Dr. Vasquez. Dr. Vasquez closed out the ceremony with …
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Edgewood police officers are not only busy protecting our students and staff on campus, but they also volunteer their time year-round to give back to the community they serve. The EISD annual police Thanksgiving drive is always a success. Officers provide full thanksgiving meals to 250 Edgewood Families. They also make about 90 traffic stops …
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Charter schools are free due to public, taxpayer dollars that are taken from traditional public schools when a child enrolls in the charter school. Unlike a traditional public school, charter schools are also funded by private companies, individuals, and interests. They are managed by a private entity vs a community elected board where the public has input. And their boards are appointed vs elected. This means that charter board members can have a financial interest in the success of the schools.
Edgewood ISD Hosts Community Market Day Edgewood ISD’s Perales Elementary School hosted a Market day in collaboration with the American Heart Association and Big Fresh Market Box to make fresh ingredients more accessible to the Edgewood community. What is a Market Day? The market included a variety of vegetables that were priced from $1-$3. The …
Students Reading More Through District-Wide Competitions Public school districts in San Antonio provide students with friendly book-centered competitions that encourage reading! Battle of The Bluebonnets! Edgewood ISD and East Central ISD gathered students to participate in their annual Battle of the Bluebonnets. Librarians partnered across the San Antonio districts to promote reading for pleasure among …
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Teacher Appreciation Week Across our districts, schools, families, students, administration, and staff are honoring our dedicated, hard-working, passionate teachers! Schools Celebrate Teachers Across Our Districts San Antonio ISD Northside ISD Teacher Appreciation Week is filled with kind letters, sweet treats, flowers, lunches, and more! South San Antonio ISD Thank you to all educators! Edgewood ISD …
Public Schools Celebrate Library Week Our districts observed Library Week by honoring school librarians and engaging in library activities! Debbie Klein has spent nearly three decades with Clear Creek ISD. She’s seen her library at Ward Elementary evolve from containing only books, to adding gadgets and games for Maker Space. A new Little Library has …
Read Across America Day Inspires Students On National Read Across America Day, students, teachers, parents, and community members around the nation come together to read books and celebrate the joy of reading! National Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. It …
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Holiday Performances Bring Cheer to All Fine Arts departments across all of our districts have been busy getting students ready for holiday performances. Band, orchestra, theatre, choir, dance, and many other groups of talented kids were excited to bring back the season’s spirit this year! Fort Bend ISD Northside ISD Santa Fe ISD Fort Bend …
Children’s Book Week 2021 Children’s Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative, is observed November 8-14, 2021. Children’s Book Week is an annual observance of the importance of children’s and teen books while fostering a love of reading. Our School Districts Celebrate Book Week and Book Character Day Students in Edgewood ISD created costumes representing …
U.S. Education Secretary visits Edgewood ISD U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Edgewood ISD’s Gus Garcia University School to promote the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan. Cardona, a former teacher and principal, spoke with students and parents about the educational challenges brought by the pandemic. Secretary Cardona and Congressman Castro Speak with Middle School …
Edgewood ISD Installs Wheelchair Swings F.D. Roosevelt Elementary School students soar! An Edgewood ISD innovation grant provided brand new wheelchair swings on campus. All students can now experience the thrill of swinging! Wheelchair Swings in Action in Edgewood ISD Accessible and inclusive playgrounds are important for all students to feel equal. Edgewood has created a …
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