🥎🥎Softball All-District Honors were released last night. Congratulations to these amazing ladies on earning these honors and a fantastic season. We are #EdgewoodProud of you!! 🥎🥎
EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE GOING PLACES AND WE ARE SO EXCITED TO CELEBRATE EACH OF THEIR FUTURE PLANS!!! 🎓
Congratulations to D JONES as he is headed to Lincoln Tech in the Fall.
#SENIORCELEBRATION #ClassOf25 #CCMR
As your SENIOR makes his/her decision on plans (Junior College, College, Trade School, Military, etc) after HIGH SCHOOL, please let us know by completing the form: https://forms.gle/1sxDrPncx7eewec47 - The form will allow you to directly upload a picture of your senior!! 💜
EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE GOING PLACES AND WE ARE SO EXCITED TO CELEBRATE EACH OF THEIR FUTURE PLANS!!! 🎓
Congratulations to M TYNDELL as she will headed to Texas Tech University in Lubbock in the fall.
#SENIORCELEBRATION #ClassOf25 #CCMR
As your SENIOR makes his/her decision on plans (Junior College, College, Trade School, Military, etc) after HIGH SCHOOL, please let us know by completing the form: https://forms.gle/1sxDrPncx7eewec47 - The form will allow you to directly upload a picture of your senior!! 💜
🌟 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤... 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤!! 🌟
At Edgewood ISD, we cherish the opportunity to say “𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆” 🏡 to our newest team members. As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year 📚, we also want to honor our dedicated family members 👨👩👧👦 who are transitioning into new roles within our district.
Our next position change is Mr. Zach Masterson. 🎉
Mr. Masterson is currently Special Programs Director 🏫. In 2025-2026, he will be returning to the classroom as the High School Life Skills Teacher 🧑🏫📁.
We asked Mr. Masterson a few questions about his new position, and here is what we learned:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
"Being a former student of Edgewood ISD 💜📘 means so much to me, but I believe if I need to narrow it down, it absolutely is a place that rounded me into the person that I am today 🙏🌟. I could not be where I am in life without the values that were instilled into me in this small town 🏡❤️. Edgewood reminds me of simpler times 🌅, and in this busy world of ours 🌍💨, it is great to see that there is still a place like Edgewood that has continued the same culture and values that I grew up with 📚🤝. "
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?
"I’ve been with administration for about 15 years 🎓📋, and I’m super excited to get back into the classroom 🏫✨! What I’m most looking forward to is being back with the students 👩🏫👦👧- where I know I can make a difference in their lives each and every day 💜🌟."
A huge CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Mr. Masterson!!
#edgewoodbychoice #EdgewoodProud #SameFacesDifferentPlaces #PlanningFor2526
🌟 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤... 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤!! 🌟
At Edgewood ISD, we cherish the opportunity to say “𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆” 🏡 to our newest team members. As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year 📚, we also want to honor our dedicated family members 👨👩👧👦 who are transitioning into new roles within our district.
Our next position change is Mrs. Natalie Slavens. 🎉
Mr. Slavens is currently an Edgewood Elementary Classroom Aide 🏫. In 2025-2026, she will be moving to the High School as a High School Life Skills Aide. 👩🏫📁.
We asked Mrs. Slavens a few questions about her new position, and here is what we learned:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
"Edgewood has been my home since I was 21 🏡💜. All three of my kids graduated from here 🎓 and are now successful, hardworking assets to society 💪🌟. Edgewood is home 🐾💜. "
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?
"I began my career working in life skills because it was what I had always aspired to do as a child 💫. I have decided to go back and finish my career in the field where my heart led me many years ago 💜. I absolutely love seeing these kids accomplish their goals!! 🎯💜"
A huge CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Mrs. Slavens!!
#edgewoodbychoice #EdgewoodProud #SameFacesDifferentPlaces #PlanningFor2526
🌟 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤... 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤!! 🌟
At Edgewood ISD, we cherish the opportunity to say “𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆” 🏡 to our newest team members. As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year 📚, we also want to honor our dedicated family members 👨👩👧👦 who are transitioning into new roles within our district.
Our next position change is Mrs. Roxanna Minyard. 🎉
Mrs. Minyard is currently a High School Cafeteria Worker 🍴🏫. In 2025-2026, she will be the High School Cafeteria Manager 👩🍳📋.
We asked Mrs. Minyard a few questions about her new position, and here is what we learned:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
"Edgewood is the place we have always called home 🏡💜. We raised our children here 👨👩👧👦, and although we've moved away through the years, there was no hesitation to move back home and make Edgewood ISD my home once again 💜🌟. "
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?
"I can’t wait to experiment with some new menu ideas 🍽️, and make our Bulldog Family 🐾 of staff and students fresh and appetizing meals 🍲😋. I love what I do, and part of that is seeing our students happy and full 😊💜."
A huge CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Mrs. Minyard!!
#edgewoodbychoice #EdgewoodProud #SameFacesDifferentPlaces #PlanningFor2526
🌟 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤... 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤!! 🌟
At Edgewood ISD, we cherish the opportunity to say “𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆” 🏡 to our newest team members. As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year 📚, we also want to honor our dedicated family members 👨👩👧👦 who are transitioning into new roles within our district.
Our next position change is Ms. Kailey Kimbrough. 🎉
Ms. Kimbrough is currently a Middle School Science Teacher 🔬🏫. In 2025–2026, she will be the High School Biology Teacher 🧬📚.
We asked Ms. Kimbrough a few questions about her new position, and here is what we learned:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
"Edgewood holds a very special place in my heart 💜. I was born and raised here 🏡, and I’m proud to be an Edgewood alum 🎓. This community shaped who I am, both personally and professionally 🌟. When I had the opportunity to come back and work in the district, it felt like coming home 💜. Being close to family 👨👩👧👦 and lifelong friends, and giving back to the same schools and neighborhoods that supported me growing up 🏫, has been a deeply rewarding experience 💜. "
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?
"I’m incredibly excited about the journey ahead in my new role 🌟. One of the most fulfilling parts is that I’ll get to continue teaching the amazing students I had this past year 👩🏫📚—I’ve built strong relationships with them, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to grow, both academically and personally 🌱💜. I’m also looking forward to the challenge of stepping into a new subject and a new building 🏫. With that comes fresh perspectives, new opportunities to collaborate with colleagues 🤝, and continued professional growth 📈. Change can be exciting, and I’m embracing it with a full heart 💜 and an open mind 🧠✨."
A huge CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Ms. Kimbrough!!
#edgewoodbychoice #EdgewoodProud #SameFacesDifferentPlaces #PlanningFor2526
🌟 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤... 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤!! 🌟
At Edgewood ISD, we cherish the opportunity to say “𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆” 🏡 to our newest team members. As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year 📚, we also want to honor our dedicated family members 👨👩👧👦 who are transitioning into new roles within our district.
Our next position change is Mrs. Paige Hall. 🎉
Mrs. Hall is currently an Edgewood Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Aide 🍴🏫. In 2025-2026, she will be a High School Classroom Aide 📋.
We asked Mrs. Hall a few questions about her new position, and here is what we learned:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
"Edgewood is more than just a town, it has shaped who I am 💜. I went to school here 🎓, and my kids go to school here now 🏫👨👩👧. I wanted them to have the same wonderful hometown feel as I always had 🏡💜. I'm so thankful to have this opportunity to be a part of our school district 🙏💜."
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?
"I'm most excited about learning new things 📚✨ and expanding my skill set 🛠️ while meeting new people and students 👥🧑🏫 I haven't had the opportunity to yet 💜."
A huge CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Mrs. Hall!!
#edgewoodbychoice #EdgewoodProud #SameFacesDifferentPlaces #PlanningFor2526
🎓✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎓
Next Tuesday, May 20th, will be an evening of celebration for the incredible Class of 2025! 🎉
Join us in the High School Commons at 7:00 PM as we recognize each of our graduating seniors. 💜 This special night will include the presentation of scholarships and senior awards — honoring the hard work, achievements, and bright futures of the Class of 2025! 🌟🎓
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable milestone moment! 🎖️🎉
#ClassOf2025 #SeniorCelebration #ScholarshipNight #EdgewoodByChoice #EdgewoodProud 💜
🎓✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎓
Come join us on Friday evening, May 23, as we celebrate the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025! 🎉
Let’s honor the hard work, achievements, and bright futures of our incredible seniors as they walk across the stage and into their next chapter. 💜🌟
📍 Location: Edgewood High School Gymnasium
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
It’s a night you won’t want to miss! 🎓🎉
#ClassOf2025 #GraduationDay #EdgewoodProud #EdgewoodByChoice 💜
Congratulations to our retirees!!
🌅 And the sun sets on ANOTHER amazing SEVENTH GRADE PIONEER DAY! 🐾💜
This beloved tradition never disappoints—it's incredible to watch weeks of learning come to life in a single, fun-filled day 🎉📚. From hands-on activities to historical experiences, our students truly brought the past to life!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in any way, and a special shoutout to Edgewood Heritage Park for the amazing tour and continued support 🏡👏.
It was definitely a GREAT DAY to be a BULLDOG!! 🐾☀️
#EdgewoodProud #PioneerDay #HandsOnLearning #EdgewoodByChoice #BulldogTradition #ItsAGreatDayToBeABulldog 💜
☀️🎉 Thank you, Lone Oak ISD! 🎉☀️
We’re so grateful for the invitation to participate in Hayden’s Second Annual Field Day at Lone Oak today! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🎈
It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, smiles, and fun memories for our students. 💜😊
Thank you for including us in such a special event!
#FieldDayFun #CommunityPartnership #ThankYouLoneOak #MakingMemories #EdgewoodByChoice 💜
🎉 What an AMAZING accomplishment! 🎉
These hardworking students have completed over 10,000 correct questions on IXL!! 🎯📚💪 That’s a huge accomplishment and a testament to their dedication, focus, and love for learning! 🙌
Way to go, students! You are all shining examples of what it means to work hard and achieve great things! 🌟
Keep up the awesome work — the sky's the limit! 🚀✨
#IXLChampions #StudentSuccess #EdgewoodProud #HardWorkPaysOff #EdgewoodByChoice #LearningGoals 💜
🎉 What an exciting day to be a Bulldog! 🐾 This past Monday, third-grade students in Mrs. Sherman's class were rewarded for their hard work in collecting Peanut Butter and Jelly with a fun-filled STEM Lab experience! 🥜🍇
As part of their reward, students had the chance to dive into several hands-on STEM activities that sparked creativity and problem-solving skills. 💡✨
Here’s a look at the exciting options they chose from:
🔮 Design a Marble Run: Using a variety of materials to build tracks and test gravity, speed, and momentum. 🎢
🐾 Build a Motorized Creature: Tapping into engineering skills to create a moving creature powered by small motors! 🤖
⚙️ Sphero BOLT Balloon Battle Bots: Programming and maneuvering Sphero BOLT robots to battle it out in fun balloon challenges! 🎈🚗
– Bonus Challenge: Students added creative obstacles to their course for an extra test of skill and strategy. 🏁
It was a day filled with exploration, teamwork, and tons of innovation. Our third graders truly embraced the spirit of STEM learning! 💪💜
#STEMDay #FutureInnovators #Teamwork #STEMFun #EdgewoodByChoice #MakingMemories 💜
🌟 The Fifth Annual District End-of-Year Gifted & Talented Awards Ceremony was held Monday night, May 12, hosted by our amazing High School GT Officers and Campus Teachers 👏🎓.
We celebrated the incredible achievements of our Gifted & Talented students across the district, 💡💜 recognizing their hard work and success in both old and new competitions throughout the year 🏆🧠.
Before the ceremony, parents and students had the chance to attend the Student Showcase 🎨🤖, where artwork, projects, writing, and even robots were proudly on display!
🎉 Congratulations to all our students!! We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what next year brings for the Edgewood GT Challenger Program 🚀💜!
#EdgewoodChallengers #GiftedAndTalented #StudentSuccess #EdgewoodProud #EdgewoodByChoice
A quick reminder... ✅
🎉🏃♂️ FIELD DAY FUN IS ALMOST HERE! 🏃♀️🎉
Edgewood Elementary & Intermediate Field Day is just around the corner and it’s one of our favorite traditions! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Edgewood ISD Football Field!
Get ready for a day full of excitement, teamwork, and smiles. ☀️💪 Make sure your student is ready with everything they need!!
📅 Check out the full schedule of events to see all the awesome activities! No badges required!
Let’s make this Field Day one to remember! GO EDGEWOOD! 💜
#Edgewood Proud #FieldDay2025 #FunInTheSun
SENIORS AND PARENTS...
Graduation is getting closer!!! Lifetouch has provided the following information:
It's almost time for our graduation ceremony!
Event Date(s): May 23, 2025
Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.
PRE-ORDER NOW at https://my.photoday.com/
Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing, you’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order.
If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at check-out.
Text 67793GY25 to 90738* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g and enter your phone number followed by your access code to get started.
Contact Mrs. Renee Jones at rjones@edgewood-isd.net for any questions.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲... 𝗯𝘂𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲!!!
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲:
Class of 2026 Juniors & Parents,
Please click on the link below to reserve (not purchase) your cap and gown for next year!!
https://heygrad.net/
This will allow us to send information to you regarding senior items, caps and gowns, graduation rings, and letter jackets.
Shannan Phinney
1508 Colony Circle
Longview, Texas 75604
Phone: 903.757.6595
shannan@graduatesales.net
