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Just a reminder — audition workshops for the school musical begin Monday, October 20th from 4:00–4:45 PM.
These sessions are a great opportunity for students to prepare, build confidence, and connect with fellow performers before auditions begin! 🎤🎭

On Monday, our Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe Club and students celebrated Native American Day in the downtown parade! They walked with our Edison float, passed out candy, and shared smiles with the Sioux Falls community — a beautiful way to show independence, generosity, and belonging.

Last week, Edison Theater classes visited Augustana University for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at collegiate theater. Students explored the theater department, participated in interactive workshops, and observed college actors performing a scene from a recent production. It was a memorable learning experience for all!

It’s showtime! 🎭
We’re so excited to announce this year’s Edison School Musical!
Think you’ve got what it takes to shine on stage (or behind the scenes)? Check out the graphic for audition times, details, and recommended workshops to help you prepare.
Let’s make this show one to remember — break a leg, CATS (just not literally)! 🐾✨

8th Grade College Visit! Today, our 8th graders traveled to Brookings to explore the South Dakota State University campus! 💙💛 Thanks to the SDSU Connect program, our students had the opportunity to experience what life is like on a college campus, participate in an academics fair, and learn more about the many paths and opportunities that await them after their K-12 journey. It was an inspiring day filled with curiosity, teamwork, and a glimpse into the future!

Here’s what’s happening this week! 🐾 Plenty of chances to cheer on our Edison CATS—come show your school spirit!

💡 Better Together! During 1st period intervention time, some of our awesome 8th graders have been mentoring and working alongside 6th grade students in math. With guidance from Mrs. Julius, they collaborate on different math strategies—building confidence, sharing ideas, and supporting each other along the way. We are so proud of the teamwork and dedication these students are showing. It’s a wonderful example of our Edison DREAM in action—Driven, Respectful, Excellence, Act Responsibly, Motivated. 📸 Check out the pictures to see our students in action!

📣 Edison Weekly Sports Lineup

It’s a busy week for our CATS athletes—come out and cheer them on! 🐾

🧡 Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day 🧡
Be sure to wear orange to show your support!

🎉 What an AWESOME Color Run we had! 🎉 Thanks to our amazing students, families, and staff, we were able to raise $11,914 for our PBIS store and to upgrade our new gym sound system! It was a warm, fun, and COLORFUL run that brought so much energy and joy to our school community. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and cheered us on—you helped make this event such a success!

🎉 Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! 🎉 They were nominated by their teams for being leaders and truly living the Edison DREAM. We are so proud of you all! ✨ And don’t forget—the All-School Color Run is TOMORROW right after school! There’s still time to: ✔️ Sign up at mybooster.com ✔️ Volunteer and join in the fun—sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAC29A0FE3-58412382-color#/ We’re so close to hitting our $10,000 goal for the PBIS store and upgraded gym sound system. Let’s finish strong together—come be a part of the excitement!

📸✨ Say cheese… again!
Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 3rd! 🎉

Missed the first round? Not your best smile? No worries—here’s your chance! 😁
👉 All ordering details are in the image below.
📦 Don’t forget to bring your original picture packet if you’re doing a retake!

Edison Weekly Sports Lineup

It’s a big week for Edison sports, and it all leads up to our All-School Color Run this Friday! 🎉You won’t want to miss it!

👉 Haven’t registered yet? Head to mybooster.com
today!
👉 We also need amazing volunteers to help make the Color Run a success—sign up with the link below and be part of the fun! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAC29A0FE3-58412382-color#/

We’re getting closer to our $10,000 goal for the PBIS store & an upgraded gym sound system—thank you for your support!

We can’t reach our $10,000 goal without you. It takes everyone working together to really make a difference here at Edison. Start by signing up at MyBooster.com and also get entered into tomorrow’s daily giveaway!

🎉 Happy COLOR RUN Kickoff Day! 🎉

It’s time to rally together for our Edison Middle School Color Run fundraiser! Our goal: raise $10,000 to support our PBIS Student Incentive Store and upgrade the gym sound system—giving our students even more resources to learn, grow, and succeed.

Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Sign up at MyBooster.com
2️⃣ Share your fundraising page with family & friends
3️⃣ Donate if you’re able 💙

⭐ Don’t forget—daily prize giveaways are happening now through 9/26! The more you share and fundraise, the more chances you’ll have to win.

📅 Mark your calendars: COLOR RUN is after school on Friday, Sept. 26th—you won’t want to miss it!

Thank you for supporting our students and school community! 💛

📣 Hello Edison Families!

It’s time—the Edison Middle School Color Run is officially open for registration! 🎨👟

This year, our goal is to raise $10,000 to support our PBIS Student Incentive Store and upgrade the gym sound system. Signing up is quick, easy, and your student will even earn a fun prize just for registering!

✨ Bonus: Enter to win our Family Game Night Pack in our first giveaway! You’ll earn entries by:
• Registering on MyBooster.com

• Sharing with family & friends
• Collecting donations

💙 Thank you for helping us make a difference for our students—we’re so grateful for your support!

📅 Important Dates:
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff – 9/15/25
👟 Color Run Event Day – 9/26/25

Need help signing up? Watch the quick how-to video here: https://vimeo.com/949489790/2f0ebc6c21?share=copy
Read more in the Edison ECHO September Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/cz7ar5

We’re getting back into the school routine after a full week of MAP testing and safety drills. Thank you, Edison families, for setting your students up for success each day!

A few reminders as we move forward:
🍎 A healthy breakfast is important—whether at home or here at school. If your student eats at Edison, breakfast is served beginning at 8:40 AM.
😴 A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and ready to learn.
💻 Please charge Chromebooks nightly and bring them daily.
⏰ School begins at 8:55 AM—arriving on time sets the tone for the day.
📞 If your child will be tardy or absent, call us at 605-367-7643 or email sfsdedisonoffice@k12.sd.us
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Thank you for partnering with us to make each day a great one at Edison!

🎉 What a kickoff!

Yesterday afternoon we hosted our Fall Sports BBQ, and it was such a blast seeing our entire sports community come together. Thank you to all the families who came out to enjoy a hot dog or hamburger—over 250 plates were served!

A few special thank-yous:
👏 EMS Athletics PTO for organizing and working the event
👏 Walls by Waldner for sponsoring
👏 All of the families who donated to EMS Athletics

We’re so grateful for the support and spirit that make our community so special. Keep an eye out for more Edison events coming up—this is just the start!

GO CATS!!! 🐾

Here’s a look at Edison’s weekly sports schedule. Come out and cheer on our student athletes!

📢 Reminder, Cats!
There will be no school this Friday or Monday. Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday! 🐾

📸 Picture Day is Coming! 📸 Hey EMS Families — don’t forget, Picture Day is Monday, August 25! Students should have brought home picture envelopes, but you can also preorder online for convenience: 👉 scherling.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=Q79CD4 We can’t wait to see all those smiles! 😃