news from the edge
Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
Address: 9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: Rockford Public Schools
Phone: 616-326-1030
January 8, 2026
VIP Breakfast
Dates:
February 10: Last Names A-F
February 11: Last Names G-N
February 12: Last Names O-Z
Time is 7:45 am-8:20 am. Students should have an adult with them until 8:20 am.
Where: Edgerton Trails Cafeteria
The PTO sponsors this opportunity for our students to share a pastry with a VIP. We ask that you come on your assigned day to allow us to plan for food and to accommodate the crowd in our cafeteria. Please leave younger siblings at home and have your student chose 1 VIP to bring to this event. Your students' VIP can be a relative, friend, coach or neighbor.
recess and lunch volunteers
Our winter sign-up for recess and lunch volunteers can be found below. The password to use is: ET2026. Click the following link to sign up:
Our students love having parent volunteers in the lunchroom and on the playground!
PTO Fundraiser Feedback needed
The PTO is asking for your feedback regarding our Fall Enrich the Trail Fundraiser. The PTO will use the data moving forward to determine the best way to adjust the fundraiser moving forward.
Edgerton Trails Yearbooks-ordering
Orders can be placed online at Order Yearbooks Here. The office does not order extra yearbooks, please order from Lifetouch if you are interested in having a yearbook for your student.
Yearbook Order Deadline: April 19, 2026.
Welcome to Mrs. Osburn and Weston
Edgerton Trails welcomes Mrs. Osburn as our full time Social Worker at Edgerton Trails. Mrs. Osburn has worked in Social Work for 15 years and in Rockford for 5. Winston, who is one of the district's counseling dogs, comes along with Mrs. Osburn each day. Winston is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever.
Girls on the run
- Who: Open to all 3rd-5th grade students at Edgerton Trails
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school starting March 2
- Time: 3:45-5:15
- Location: Edgerton Trails Elementary School
- Coaches: Ms. Powell and Mrs. Koch
- May 16 is a 5K event that the team will participate in
- Contact Ms. Powell with any questions. spowell1@rockfordschools.org
Sign up by clicking this link to the Girls On The Run website: Girls On The Run
UPCOMING EVENTs:
January 14: Edgerton Trails Battle of the Books
January 27: Night Luminary Walk at the Edgerton Trails Nature Center 6:00-8:00 pm
January 30: Battle of the Books at the High School
February 4: Early Release Day at 1:25 pm
February 10: VIP Breakfast Last Names A through F
February 11: VIP Breakfast Last Names G through N
February 12: VIP Breakfast Last Names O through Z
February 12: Valentine's Party Day
February 13: No School
February 16: No School
February 18: Staff Meeting
February 25: Early Release Day at 1:25 pm
February 28: Open Skate from 3:00-5:00 pm at Cedar Rock Sportsplex cost is $10.00
March 11: Book BINGO and School Art Show 5:00-7:00 pm. There is no cost for this event.
Edgerton Trails night luminary hike
When: Tuesday, January 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Nature Center at Edgerton Trails
How to join us: Meet back behind the school and follow the trail to the back. You will notice the lights along the path. Take time to walk the trail and then join us under the pavilion for hot chocolate and a fire.
This event is hosted by our 4th grade outdoor education classroom and is open to all.
