Edgerton Trails Newsletter

News from the Edge May 21, 2026

news from the edge

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

Phone: 616-326-1030

May 20, 2026

A note from Mrs. O.

Hello Edgerton Families!

I wanted to share an update on the events of Monday and the fire drill evacuation. Our students and staff did exactly what we have practiced when we do fire drills. Looking to how we can best communicate during an emergency, I spoke with RPS Central Office and I asked if messages could be sent to parents/guardians to phones (similar to snow day communication) and that indeed will happen in the future.

Thank you for your patience and support as we worked through the events of Monday. Our Maintenance Supervisor brought in electricians to repair the boilers that were damaged in the storm on Tuesday and determine if any updating of equipment was required.

I hope you and your family enjoy the long holiday weekend. The next two weeks are packed full of fun events for our students which we are all looking forward to.

Move Up Day:

On May 29th Students DK-4th will have an opportunity to meet the teachers of the next grade. This allows our students to visit the space they will be in next year and meet the teachers. This is an exciting time for our students and teachers as they look ahead to next year.

UPCOMING EVENTs:

May 27: DK Field Day
June 1: K-5th Grade Field Day
June 2: Move Up Day! See above for details
June 2: Talent Show
June 3: Lemonade Wars
June 5 Half Day of School, 11:55 Dismissal
June 6: Half Day/Last Day of School! 11:55 Dismissal
June 15: Rockford Book Bus Edgerton Trails Elementary @ 11:00 am
July 13: Rockford Book Bus Edgerton Trails Elementary @ 11:00 am
August 3: Rockford Book Bus Edgerton Trails Elementary @ 11:00 am

2026-27 Start of the Year Dates

August 19 Edgerton Trails Open House

5:00-6:00 pm DK Open House
6:00-7:00 pmKindergarten-5th Grade Open House

August 24: First Day of School!

September 4-7: No School (Labor Day)

End of the Year items

We have 5 yearbooks left for sale. $20
Any medications in the school office should be picked up the last week of school.
Please look for any library books or classroom books that should be returned to school.
Encourage your student to look in the Lost and Found for any items they may have misplaced.
Our Newscast team is doing a great job. Here is the link to their most recent episode. ET NewsCast Team You Tube link
Lemonade Wars: June 3 students can bring between .50-$1.25 to buy lemonade from one of the stands. This is a cumulative project based on a book the students read. All proceeds will go to charity. This is an all school event put on by our 4th grade classes.

registration is open for all new DK/Kindergarten students

If you have an incoming DK/K student please register them ASAP. This allows us to manage our class sizes and get our class rosters as accurate as possible before summer. Enrollment information can be found below. Contact Melissa Schad (mschad@rockfordschools.org) for assistance. Thank you! :)

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 RPS Enrollment Link 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.

5th Grade Celebrations!

REBOUNDERZ on May 27, 2026
All students attending Rebounderz need to complete a waiver.
The link for the waiver: Link to Waiver
Parent Chaperones should fill out volunteer forms for RPS prior to going. Here is the link: Parent Chaperone Sign Up Link
Parents should plan on meeting at Rebounderz.

June 4 Celebration at school!

This is a half day of school and parents are invited to attend.
Students will have a brief celebration and picture taking opportunity in the cafeteria.
5th grade teachers will send out concrete times; however, we are looking at starting at 10:45 am with an assembly to recognize our 5th graders.
5th graders will walk down the hall with all our other students lining the hallways to cheer them on.
More info and final details from 5th grade teachers will be coming soon.

The Rockford Book Bus is gearing up for another summer of reading adventures. On June 6, you can find the bus in the Start of Summer parade. On June 13, the Book Bus will be welcoming readers at the Rockford Farmer's Market. On June 15, the Book Bus officially starts its travels around the Rockford community, visiting schools, neighborhoods, and daycares.

Calling all kids 12 & under. Start of summer kids for kids run. 1 mile, 1/4 mile, 100 yd dash. June 6,2026 at 9:30AM downtown Rockford by the dam. $30 (includes 3 timed races and shirt) Join us after the race at 11AM for the Rockford Summer Parade! register online - www.teamorphans.com

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.