news from the edge

Shannon Ouellette-Principal
souellette@rockfordschools.org
9605 Edgerton Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: Rockford Public Schools

Phone: 616-326-1030

April 24, 2026

A note from Mrs. O.

Hello Edgerton Trails Families:

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a busy and exciting time at school! As the weather warms up, students are enjoying more opportunities for outdoor learning and fresh energy in the classroom. This time of year, also brings important state and district testing. We encourage families to help students do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day.

As we move into the final weeks of the school year, there are many special activities, celebrations, and learning milestones ahead. It’s a great time to reflect on all the growth our students have made and to finish the year strong. Thank you for your continued support in making this a successful and positive school year for everyone!


Upcoming Events:

  • Spring Carnival, Field Day, and Classroom Fieldtrips


UPCOMING EVENTs:

May 6: Early Release Day 1:25

May 7: School Carnival 

May 27: DK Field Day

June 1: K-5th Grade Field Day

June 2: Talent Show

June 4 and 5 Half Day 

June 4 5th grade celebration

Last day of school is June 5. 



Edgerton Trails PTO Spring Carnival May 7, 2026 5-7PM All kids welcome to this family friendly event! An evening full of fun at Edgerton Trails Elementary School. 10 plus carnival games and prizes, face painting and balloon animals, glow dance party, cake walk, inflatable obstacle course, inflatable slide, dunk tank featuring school staff. Food trucks for purchase featuring: Waffle Stix, Tom's Travelin Coffee Trunk, Sweet Dreams Ice cream.
Rockford Eats: Supporting our schools and community    The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) is excited to announce the Rockford Eats Gift Card Fundraiser, running from April 20 to May 1, 2026! This unique opportunity supports Rockford students and lets you savor the best of our local dining scene. With each $100 donation to REF you’ll receive a $50 gift certificate to one of our fantastic restaurant partners of your choice!   Your generosity fuels local education initiatives and helps sustain the restaurants that make our community special. Gift cards will be mailed by REF the week of May 11, 2026.   Donate and select your restaurant gift card online!

kindergarten enrollment

Rockford Public Schools Kindergarten Enrollment is now OPEN!  Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year.  Take advantage of an early placement screening by enrolling your Developmental Kindergarten or Kindergarten-age child prior to June 1, 2026. Please visit www.rockfordschools.org/enrollment/kindergarten-enrollment/ to review the online enrollment procedures and required documentation.  If on June 6, 2026, your child is a current DK, Early Childhood Special Education, SIP or SSG student, an additional enrollment is not required.


Rockford Public Schools Kindergarten Enrollment is now OPEN!

  • Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year. 
  • Take advantage of an early placement screening by enrolling your Developmental Kindergarten or Kindergarten-age child prior to June 1, 2026.
  • Please visit www.rockfordschools.org/enrollment/kindergarten-enrollment/ to review the online enrollment procedures and required documentation. 
  • If on June 6, 2026, your child is a current DK, Early Childhood Special Education, SIP or SSG student, an additional enrollment is not required.