MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS

We look forward to Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 4th and 5th. It is hard to emphasize how important that time is when it comes to aligning with your student(s)’ teachers and partnering with the school. Together we are Eddie Strong in making sure your student(s)’ education is rewarding and full of high expectations as they prepare for the next level of their school career.

Next week is the end of the marking period. All of you will be having different conversations with your student(s) based on their performance, but EVERY conversation is important. Celebrate with your student(s) if they worked hard and exceeded expectations! Challenge them if they are underperforming! Enact appropriate consequences at home that require them to show more responsibility if things are well below the standard. We are continuing to work hard to meet with students and have the necessary conversations at school that lead to the formation of good educational habits. We will support your home conversations EVERY step of the way!

As we move closer to the holidays there are many family events that may come into your schedules. Please plan around school as much as possible. Thank you for your consideration when it comes to your personal planning as it relates to school.

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Thursday, November 5th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 5:00 - 8:00 pm. 7th and 8th grade will be walk-in style and 6th grade will be scheduled time slots done online (see links below). We are requesting that you try and only bring your student with you to conferences to limit congestion and crowd gathering. If you have no other alternative but to bring siblings, etc. we will use room 191 as a location to have extra family wait until conferences are over. Only parents and MS students will be in designated conference areas.

Please use the links below to sign up for specific time slots for 6th grade conferences. *If you at any point need to reschedule, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher prior to conferences starting.

• Mrs. Iannarelli - Link
• Mr. Schaible - Link
• Mrs. Walterhouse/Ms. Harris - Link
• Mrs. Hepler - Link
• Ms. Ryker- Link
• Mr. Jones - Link
• Mrs. Stevenson - Link

Mark your calendar! Students have half days (7:30 am - 10:37 am) on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th and no school on Friday, November 6th and Monday, November 9th.

Please sign up using this link for the Middle School. Thank you!

If you are interested in chaperoning the dance, please complete the background check form and dance form below (at the end of the newsletter). Return these forms to the Middle School no later than Tuesday, November 10th so that we can run the necessary background checks in advance.

In Michigan, every school district has to collect certain student information, such as enrollment, demographics, and program participation, to share with the Michigan Department of Education. This helps monitor publicly funded educational programs and is required by federal and state laws.

The State School Aid Act added a requirement for districts to gather data on students' tribal affiliations. This data collection was set up with input from the Tribal Nations in Michigan. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, all schools began providing an opportunity for tribal affiliation to be shared. It's important to note that providing tribal affiliation information to schools is optional.

The data collected will help improve communication with Tribal Nations and may also help districts determine if they are eligible to apply for extra funding to support Indigenous students. For those who choose to share their tribal affiliation, their information is protected by privacy laws like FERPA (Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act) and others that prevent discrimination.

If you wish to provide affiliation data for your child, please complete this Google form here. For more information about the data collection, please contact Mr. Ryan Towner at 269-663-3055 or rtowner@goeddies.com.

A sports physical must be on file with the HS Athletic Department in order to participate in athletics. Please take the time to create an account in Final Forms here and input your student-athlete’s physical information. If you need assistance, contact Mr. Jon Pobuda at jpobuda@goeddies.com or Mrs. Jamie Harman at jharman@goeddies.com.

Boy's Basketball

6th Grade: Practice is from 2:30-4:30 pm, Coach Kozinski - jkozinski@goeddies.com

7th Grade: Practice is from 4:30-6:30 pm, Coach Crist - rcrist@goeddies.com

8th Grade: Practice is from 5:30-7:30 pm, Coach Myers - mmyers@goeddies.com

Competitive Cheer

If your student is interested in participating, please fill out the google form here. Tryouts are Monday, November 16th from 5:00-7:00 pm and Tuesday, November 17th from 5:00-7:00 pm at the High School. Students must attend both days unless arranged with Coach Settle ahead of time. Coach Settle - msettle@goeddies.com

Ticket prices for athletic events: Adults - $7.00 (HS), $5.00 (MS), Adults 62 & over - FREE,

EPS Students - FREE (with student ID card)

Thank you to SYM Financial for their generous donation to allow all of our MS and HS students to attend sporting events for FREE throughout the entire 2026-2027 school year!

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Our Fine Arts programs are second to none at Edwardsburg. We look forward every year to the performances of our band and choir. Our hallways are constantly decorated with outstanding artwork from our various art classes.

The Art Class would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who recently donated to their classroom wishlist and helped support their art show.

THANK YOU TO:

The Sheeley Family

The Bailey Family & Bailey Asphalt

The Davis Family

The Kretchman Family

Community support is what makes our art program so special, and they couldn't do it without you! Thank you for investing in our students' creativity!

Breakfast and lunch are available FREE this school year, however, the Household Survey Education Benefits form still needs to be filled out per the Michigan Department of Education to allocate funding correctly. We encourage families to fill out the application online here. You are still welcome to add money to your student’s account for extra breakfast, extra lunch, and a la carte items through Meal Magic or envelopes are available in the school office.

In the event that you or your student(s) come across sensitive information that needs to be reported please utilize the OK2SAY program, contact building administration, or contact the local police department. DO NOT resort to social media as that only serves the purpose of instilling fear and panic.

Our Student Support Specialist, Miss Kayla, assists students and families in addressing barriers to school success. Some of barriers may include excessive absences, atypical behavior, poor peer relations, and concerns related to academic achievement. Services include individual support, interpersonal skills, instruction in small group and classroom settings, crisis intervention, family consultation, transition support, and linking students and families with community resources. If you would like your student to utilize this service please have them get a consent form from the Guidance Office to take home and sign.

Chromebook Insurance: For $35 the insurance covers the device for one year. Please click here to access the form.

RevTrak Online Payment System: Edwardsburg Public Schools has contracted with RevTrak, a national credit card payment processor, to provide a secure site for making payments over the internet. Parents may pay online with American Express, eCheck, VISA, Discover and MasterCard credit or debit cards. Online payments are currently being accepted for Chromebook insurance and repairs. For more information, click here.

The EPS Transportation department has a great responsibility for ensuring the safety of children. Any change to a child’s normal dismissal routine adds a great deal of responsibility to the office staff, teachers, and drivers and results in unnecessary interruptions to classroom instruction. Please send a note or call the school office before 1:00 pm when a change is necessary. Thank you for understanding and your cooperation.

It is important to sign up for “HERE COMES THE BUS” here. Any changes to bus numbers, route changes, and drop-off times will be communicated through “Here Comes the Bus”.

Edwardsburg Public Schools takes the health and safety of our staff and students very seriously. With our comprehensive plan to build and foster a safe and secure school community, we ask that any visitor please ring the bell on the wall and wait patiently for someone to assist you.

If you would like to volunteer at the Middle School, a Volunteer Background Form/Check will need to be completed ahead of time. Please click here to download, print, and return the form to the office with a copy of your driver's license. This must be done each school year.