School News

Rachel Aho joins Edison Elementary as the assistant principal. A familiar face in the district, she most recently was a first grade teacher at Royalview Elementary. She has served a variety of leadership roles in the district, including as an assistant principal, principal and curriculum coordinator. She is passionate about education and dedicated to serving students, families and staff. She and her husband, Paul, have one daughter who is a student in the district.

 

The generosity of our local community members continues to warm our hearts!

Pete Maurath is an avid cyclist. He was interested in helping children in our community who might not have a bicycle to enjoy this summer and perhaps would like to ride to school one day. He has been hard at work refurbishing bicycles that he donates to our schools, and then they are distributed to students.

This first round of ten bikes were donated to Edison, Jefferson, Longfellow and Royalview. More bicycles will be available this summer.

Thank you so much, Pete, for helping our students be on the move safely!

 

Mrs. Watson’s class loves welcoming so many special Mystery Readers into the classroom! Each guest brought a new story, lots of excitement, and big smiles to her students. Thank you to all of the amazing family members and friends who took time out of their day to share the joy of reading with our class!

 

Congratulations to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Edison Elementary School on being selected for the 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Champions Award! 

This recognition reflects each school’s strong commitment to evidence-based literacy practices and the dedication of educators who implement those practices with fidelity every day. Their work is helping ensure that all students build the foundational reading skills they need to succeed.

We are proud of the leadership, collaboration, and focus on high-quality instruction that made this achievement possible. Congratulations to the entire Thomas Jefferson and Edison Elementary communities!

 

5th graders at Edison Elementary combined learning with leadership by integrating their economics unit into their annual Famous Cookie Sale. 

Students explored real-world concepts like budgeting, marketing, and decision-making, all while having fun and working together. We’re so proud of their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit!