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
November 21, 2025
A Note from Mrs. Ouellette
Happy Thanksgiving to our Edgerton Trails Family. Of the many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving, the students at Edgerton are at the top of the list. They are spirited, smart, engaged and empathetic. Watching our students grow and learn makes this job one of the best. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Enjoy the break from school and the time with family and friends.
If your family would benefit from support for the Holidays, please let the school know. Reach out to our building secretary Mrs. Schad and she will help coordinate. All requests will be kept confidential. Mrs. Schad can be emailed at: mschad@rockfordschools.org or by calling 616.326.1030.
Holiday Music Program
Date: December 2, 2025
Location: Rockford High School Fine Arts Auditorium
Program Times:
K/1 Program at 5:45 Arrival at 5:30
2/3 Program at 6:30 Arrival at 6:15
4/5 Program at 7:15 Arrival at 7:00
RAMS Shirt SALE-
The Edgerton Trails Staff all have this retro Rams shirt and we thought we would offer it to our families and students. Orders will be taken until December 7 and will be available for Holiday giving. The shirts come in adult and kids sizes and the order form can be accessed using the link below.
https://msrads-rpsrams2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Holiday Workshop at Edgerton Trails
- What: ALL students at ET will have an opportunity to make holiday gifts for their families.
- Each class will have a designated time to work on their crafts during the school day.
- When: December 8, 9 and 10
- Volunteers are needed and there are two shifts (morning and afternoon). Volunteers will assist students with creating their crafts.
- To volunteer please use the Sign Up Genius to sign up for a time.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAAA923A5FC1-60109438-edgerton
pARAS NEEDED TO SUBSTITUTE AT eDGERTON tRAILS
We are looking for caring, dependable individuals to help support our students by serving as paraprofessional substitutes when our regular para pros are out. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants to be part of our school community. Prior experience working in schools is helpful, but not required — we’re happy to provide guidance and support!If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Melissa Schad (mschad@rockfordschools.org or call 616-326-1030) for more information. Even being available occasionally makes a big difference for our students and staff. Thank you for helping us spread the word and for your continued support of our school!
TOYS FOR TOTS AT EDGERTON TRAILS
Edgerton Trails is collecting toys now until December 11. Last year we brought in over 300 toys for children in Kent County. This season we hope to match and surpass this giving. Our Student Council is organizing this initiative. All the toys collected will be donated to Toys for Tots through Channel 13.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Toys for Tots Drive at Edgerton Trails.
Families follow this to register to shop for toys at NRMS:
UPCOMING EVENTs:
- November 26-28: No School Thanksgiving break.
- December 2: Edgerton Trails K-5 Winter Music Concert at the High School
- December 8,9 and 10: Holiday Workshop
- December 10: Early Release Day 1:25 Dismissal
- December 18: Holiday Parties
- December 19: Last Day before Winter Break
- December 22-Jan 2: No School Winter Break
Edgerton Trails Yearbooks-ordering
Students will be bringing home a yearbook order on Friday. Orders can be placed online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. The office does not order extra yearbooks, please order from Lifetouch if you are interested in having a yearbook for your student.
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital Smile Safe card!
More about the Smile safe program here.
Thank you!
