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EHS takes first at math competition

Posted: March 2, 2010

Edwardsville High School took first place in the Division 4AA of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) regional competition conducted recently at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. [Full Story]

Young Authors

Posted: March 2, 2010

Participants in the Illinois Young Author’s Program at Hamel Elementary School gather Thursday with their masterpieces in hand. Altogether 44 students took part in the program, sponsor Denise Clouser said. First grader Macy Updyke was named state representative for the school for her book “The Polar Bear’s Haircut,” and second grade Alexandria Hicks was named county representative for her book “The Girl Who Went Underwater.”  [Full Story]

23 EHS seniors earn scholarships

Posted: March 2, 2010

Christmas came early – real early – for 23 Edwardsville High School seniors. Twenty were named Wentz Family Award 2010 Scholarship winners and three were Dirty Dozen 2010 Scholarship winners. [Full Story]

District 7 presents parent workshop: “Raising Caring, Confident, Capable Children”

Posted: March 2, 2010

District 7 will offer a workshop entitled “Raising Caring, Confident, Capable Children” on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in the Liberty Middle School Media Center from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Preparing children to live and work in an ever-changing society takes love, hard work, and endless patience. It also requires a balanced education that combines academic achievement with social and emotional growth. This presentation will educate parents on the Social Emotional Learning Standards embedded in the District 7 Health curriculum. It will also provide parents with strategies to support healthy social and emotional development at school and at home.

To register for the presentation, call Sandrarae Hyatt at 656-1182. The workshop is for adults only; childcare is not available.

Young Authors

Posted: March 2, 2010

Participants in the Illinois Young Author’s Program at Hamel Elementary School gather Thursday with their masterpieces in hand. Altogether 44 students took part in the program, sponsor Denise Clouser said. First grader Macy Updyke was named state representative for the school for her book “The Polar Bear’s Haircut,” and second grade Alexandria Hicks was named county representative for her book “The Girl Who Went Underwater.”  [Full Story]

"Lincoln Gives Back"

Posted: March 2, 2010

Philanthropy is the theme of “Lincoln Gives Back,” which begins a three-day run on Thursday at the Lincoln Middle School auditorium. A rather mundane concept in the abstract, but it’s one that comes alive when the student cast members perform songs by pop stars such as The Black Eyed Peas and Natasha Bedingfield to drive home their message. [Full Story]

23 EHS seniors earn scholarships

Posted: March 2, 2010

Christmas came early – real early – for 23 Edwardsville High School seniors. Twenty were named Wentz Family Award 2010 Scholarship winners and three were Dirty Dozen 2010 Scholarship winners. [Full Story]

Liberty Math Team wins competition

Posted: March 2, 2010

Liberty Middle School’s Math Team won the regional MathCounts competition for the seventh year in a row. The students competed Feb. 6 at SIUE against approximately 18 other middle schools from the metro east area. [Full Story]

Anzalone receives cheer scholarship

Posted: March 2, 2010

For the third consecutive year, an Edwardsville High School varsity cheerleader earned the top scholarship prize of $4,000 from the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association during the state championships conducted in Springfield. [Full Story]

Shiver me timbers

Posted: March 2, 2010

Edwardsville attorney Bill Meacham, in full pirate mode, reads to a group of students and parents Thursday night at Woodland Elementary School as part of Read Across America. The March 2 birthday of noted children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, spurred the establishment of Read Across America, an annual event in which students gather at schools to listen to stories and receive free books.[Full Story]

Exhibits spotlight Black History Month

Posted: March 2, 2010

Liberty Middle School brought its celebration of Black History Month to a close this year with a Black History Museum featuring exhibits made by its students. [Full Story]

Input sought on summer program

Posted: February 24, 2010

Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower announced during the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday night that District 7 parents will be surveyed to gain input about offering a limited reading summer school program for elementary and middle school students as well as surveyed about the possibility of changing the winter break from 10 school days off to seven. [Full Story]

Edwardsville National Guard soldier accepted to West Point

Posted: February 22, 2010

EDWARDSVILLE - Most high school seniors spend their final months before graduation thinking about prom, getting their diploma and college. An 18-year-old Edwardsville High School senior has visions of something bigger. [Full Story]

District enjoys recent accomplishments

Posted: February 22, 2010

In this time of economic crisis, which has been punctuated by an almost daily dose of bad economic news, it would be easy to focus on all things negative – what we can’t do because of funding shortfalls instead of what we have done and what we will continue to do. Though the crisis has led District 7 to make significant budget cuts over the last 18 months and is the driving force behind another $3.1 million in proposed budget cuts, it would be a mistake to push the District and the community’s accomplishments during this time into the background. [Full Story]

Presidents on parade

Posted: February 19, 2010

Ryan Strohmeier shows off his Franklin Roosevelt sign during a Presidential Parade Tuesday afternoon at Columbus School. The school’s third graders made sandwich boards with pictures, photos and facts about a president and paraded through the building. Friends and family members lined the main hall to cheer them on. [Full Story]

District 7 presents parent workshop: Is your toddler ready?

Posted: February 17, 2010

District 7 will host a program presented by Children’s Hospital called Diapers to Underpants. The class will be offered on February 25 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium.

Of all the milestones of development, parents often feel the least-prepared and most anxious about toilet training. This class is designed to alleviate those worries and provide parents with strategies to use. Parents will learn to recognize the natural signs that their child is ready to begin toilet learning. There will also be a discussion of effective ways to help children achieve this important milestone.

Parents of toddlers who are ready or will soon be ready for this step are encouraged to attend. Please call Children’s Hospital at 800-678-5437 to register for Diapers to Underpants.

Workshop will turn out better parents

Posted: February 16, 2010

Better children require better parents. With that in mind, Edwardsville District 7 is offering a workshop series entitled, “How to Get them to Stop! Part I and II.” The workshops will be conducted from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Tuesday, March 2, at the Edwardsville High School Media Center. [Full Story]

Edwardsville District 7 plans kindergarten registration

Posted: February 16, 2010

The 2009-10 school year has passed the halfway point so it’s time to look toward 2010-11, particularly for those who will begin their first year of school. Edwardsville District 7 has scheduled spring kindergarten registration for the 2010-11 school year on March 10 at its primary buildings: Hamel, Midway, Nelson, Glen Carbon, Goshen and Leclaire elementary schools. Registration at each school will begin at noon and end at 7 p.m. [Full Story] - [Registration Flyer]

Simon shows up at "Woodland Idol"

Posted: February 16, 2010

"American Idol" may have topped the TV charts last week, but "Woodland Idol" was a smash hit with the Woodland Elementary students. During their school-wide morning meeting, the students watched their teachers and a few classmates participate in "Woodland Idol." The presentation was a part of the Woodland ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) committee’s school wide ISAT preparation activities that they have planned. [Full Story]

Worldly scholar

Posted: February 16, 2010

Austin Wang, a fourth grader at Albert Cassens Elementary School, is the school winner for the recent geography bee. Wang now takes a written qualifying test to see if he will qualify as one of 100 students to compete at the state bee on April 9. All state winners will advance to the National Geographic Society Bee in Washington, D.C., on May 25 and 26 where the winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship. [Full Story]

Students raise $3,337.42 for Haiti earthquake victims

Posted: February 11, 2010

The Cougar Council of Albert Cassens Elementary School, under the sponsorship of teachers Adam Garrett and Lindsey Watts, organized a classroom coin collection to assist victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Cassens students contributed coins in the total amount of $3,337.42. The money was presented to Albert Bertram with the American Red Cross. Mr. Bertram thanked the students on behalf of the people of Haiti and said the money raised will go toward the purchase of water containers, cooking utensils, tents, mosquito netting, vaccines, and meals.

District 7 presents parent workshop

Posted: February 11, 2010

District 7 will offer a workshop series entitled How to Get Them to Stop! Part I & How to Get Them to Stop! Part II on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, and Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in the Edwardsville High School Media Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m. [More information]

Spelling Champs

Posted: February 11, 2010

Riley Kloostra, left, a fifth grader, is the first place winner and Ashley Siatkowski, right, a fifth grader, is the runner-up for the school spelling bee at Albert Cassens School. Both students will participate in the District Spelling Bee March 16 at Lincoln Middle School and Kloostra will also compete in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee at Maryville University on March 6. [Full Story]

Goshen students reach out to Haiti

Posted: February 10, 2010

Goshen Elementary students and staff teamed up with Faith Lutheran Church Friday to make a difference in the lives of the children impacted by the recent earthquake in Haiti. Together they spent the day measuring and packaging meal pouches that will be sent to Haiti through a partnership with Kids Against Hunger.

During the week days, elementary students fill Goshen Elementary hallways, but on Sunday mornings, Faith Lutheran Church utilizes the building for its church services. Faith Lutheran has a main church site in Oakville, but also two satellite churches – one in Columbia and one in Edwardsville. [Full Story]

Goshen students emphasize recycling

Posted: February 8, 2010

Goshen Elementary students are seeing on a daily basis how they can make an impact on the environment through recycling. The students, kindergarten through second grade, are involved in a school-wide recycling program that began mid December. Together the students and staff have recycled 4,500 pounds of material since December that otherwise would have ended up in our local landfills. [Full Story]

2010-11 Kindergarten Registration Set

Posted: February 3, 2010

District 7 Kindergarten Registration has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from noon until 7:00 p.m. All registration will take place at the child’s home school. Click [here] for additional information.

Summer school for students currently enrolled in grades 8-12

Posted: January 19, 2010

Registration for high school summer school begins on Monday, February 1, 2010, and ends May 7, 2010. Many students take advantage of summer school courses to free time in their schedules during the regular school year to pursue electives they might not have been able to fit in their schedules. [More Information]

Character Plus Parent Survey

Posted: January 4, 2010

Parents, please take a quick survey about your child’s school. Click here for the Madison County CHARACTERplus Way™ Parent Survey.

Students make shocking discoveries

Posted: February 2, 2010

What’s the best conductor of electricity? Metal? Plastic coated wire? Wood? And how exactly does an electromagnet work? These were just a few of the questions and concepts that the fourth grade students at Worden Elementary were learning about and answering while participating in several hands-on activities provided by The Magic House’s educational outreach program. [More Information]

Leskera accepted to West Point

Posted: February 1, 2010

Set to serve on a tennis court for the final season of his prep career at Edwardsville, Jordan Leskera recently learned his service game will not end there after being accepted into the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

“I was extremely excited when I first found out and I’m still excited right now,” said Leskera, who discovered his acceptance on Jan. 23 during a ceremony at the East St. Louis armory. “West Point is the best military school in the world. It trains the best leaders and with me having the opportunity to go to the school, for sure West Point’s going to give me the opportunity to be a great leader someday.” [More information]

 

EHS Chamber Singers will perform in Peoria

Posted: January 28, 2010

The Edwardsville High School Chamber Singers are one of only six groups from across the state of Illinois that has been chosen to perform Friday at the Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Conference in Peoria. [More Information]

Worldly scholars

Posted: January 28, 2010

The Woodland School Geography Bee winners are pictured from left, with third place Sarah Goldacker, second place Matt Gregor, and first place Cam Potter. Potter has taken a written qualifying test to see if he will qualify as one of 100 students to compete at the state bee on April 9. All state winners will advance to the National Geographic Society Bee in Washington, D.C., on May 25 and 26 where the winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship. [More Information]

Spelling champs

Posted: January 28, 2010

The winners of the Liberty Middle School Spelling Bee are Eric Gray, an eighth grader, with first place, and runner-up Erin Bailey, a sixth grade student. Both students will now have the chance to compete at the District Spelling Bee on March 16. Gray will also have the chance to compete at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee at Maryville University on March 6. [More Information]

Busy bees

Posted: January 28, 2010

Woodland School Spelling Bee winners are pictured from left, third place Alex Daly, second place Greer DenHouter, and taking first place Oliver Knapp. The three finalists will have the chance to compete at the Edwardsville District Spelling Bee on March 16 at Lincoln Middle School. Oliver Knapp will represent the school in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee at Maryville University on March 6.

It's fun to stay at the...

Posted: January 22, 2010

Mikala Marquez, in pink, an eighth grade language arts teacher at Liberty Middle School, leads a group of staff and students in singing “YMCA” karaoke-style during the lunch period at Liberty Thursday. Liberty and Lincoln middle schools have been conducting fundraising events this week to raise money to send to the Red Cross for Haiti relief. As of Thursday, the schools were very close to meeting and expected to exceed their goal of collecting $3,000.

 

Spelling champs

Posted: January 25, 2010

Miles Horton, right, a fifth grader at Columbus Elementary School, winner of the school spelling bee, and Collin Garvey, left, fifth grade and the runner-up, will be competing next in the District spelling bee March 16 at Lincoln Middle School. Horton will also have the chance to compete at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee at Maryville University on March 6.

 

 

District 7 outlines proposed budget cuts

Posted: January 12, 2010

Superintendent Ed Hightower presented to the Board of Education for its consideration a five point action plan for 2010-11 at its regular board meeting on January 11. The plan addresses spending, financial stability, and maintaining a stable tax rate for District 7, which is currently the lowest in Madison County at 3.9594.
[Press Release] - [Presentation]

Students will raise money for Haiti

Posted: January 19, 2010

The devastation and crisis of the earthquake aftermath in Haiti have prompted the Liberty and Lincoln Middle School (LMS) students and staff to take action. Together they are hosting a variety of activities this week to raise money that will be donated to the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. [Full Story]

N.O. Nelson students dive into citizenship

Posted: January 12, 2010

It’s never too young to begin learning how to be a good citizen and Cathy Guennewig’s second grade students at N.O. Nelson Elementary School could easily host a refresher course on this subject. [Full Story]

District 7 presents parent workshop: “Helping Children Develop Self-Control”

Posted: January 12, 2010

The District 7 parent education staff will offer a two-part workshop entitled “Helping Children Develop Self-Control” on January 13 and 20, at the Jon Davis Wrestling Center Auditorium from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The workshops are designed to be taken together as a two-part series. [Press Release]

Students praised during mid-year report

Posted: January 4, 2010

In his year-end report to the board of education, Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower praised the students for their community involvement, provided an update on the state’s financial situation, reiterated the district’s five point action plan and emphasized that they would not be seeking a tax levy increase for the 2009 tax levy. [Full Story]

Leclaire students thank police officers, firemen

Posted:  January 4, 2010

Leclaire Elementary students and staff expressed their gratitude to the Edwardsville Fire and Police Departments last week by hosting a “thank you” luncheon. [Full Story]


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Superintendent provides the Board with 2009 Year-End Update

Posted: December 22, 2009

[Presentation]

St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus, Junior Service Club donate funds to District 7

Posted: December 22, 2009

Representatives from St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus donated approximately $9,000 to support District 7’s Special Education Program and the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Junior Service Club donated $1,000 to District 7 to be used for the purchase of school supplies, clothing items and other necessities for school children within District 7.
[Press Release] - [Full Story]

Representatives from St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus donated approximately $9,000 to support District 7’s Special Education Program and the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Junior Service Club donated $1,000 to District 7 to be used for the purchase of school supplies, clothing items and other necessities for school children within District 7.

Board to Recognize Two District 7 National Board Certified Teachers

Posted: December 22, 2009

Two District 7 teachers recently received notification that they completed all requirements for National Board Certification. Dorothy Kraus and Ginger McDaniel of Glen Carbon Elementary School will be recognized at the District’s regular board meeting on December 21.Two District 7 teachers recently received notification that they completed all requirements for National Board Certification. Dorothy Kraus and Ginger McDaniel of Glen Carbon Elementary School will be recognized at the District’s regular board meeting on December 21.  [Press Release] - [Full Story]




 

EHS Orchestra Announces Scholarship Winners

Posted: December 22, 2009

The EHS Orchestra recently awarded scholarships to three outstanding orchestra students. Junior Alex Ojeda won the EHS Orchestra Private Lesson Scholarship for violin, junior Hannah Jellen won the EHS Orchestra Summer Music Camp Scholarship for viola, and senior Alex Key won the EHS Orchestra Senior Award for cello. [Full Story]

Long-time EHS Secretary Retires

Posted: December 22, 2009

When Edwardsville High School reopens after this year’s holiday break, one notable person will be absent. Sandy Pringle, a 26-year veteran of District 7 and a 20-year veteran of EHS, will begin her retirement.When Edwardsville High School reopens after this year’s holiday break, one notable person will be absent. Sandy Pringle, a 26-year veteran of District 7 and a 20-year veteran of EHS, will begin her retirement. Pringle’s connection with the school district began more than 30 years ago when she volunteered regularly at Leclaire Elementary, the school her sons attended. Pringle said that she liked working in a school setting so much that she became an employee in 1983, working as a Media Center Clerk at Glen Carbon Elementary. “I also worked in the media centers at Hamel Elementary and Edwardsville High School before becoming the Financial Secretary at EHS.  [Full Story]

Agriculture Education & the FFA

Posted: December 22, 2009

Since the Edwardsville High School agriculture education program’s inception in 2004- 05, the program has grown from a single Introduction to Agriculture course to five courses in 2009-10. The program is designed to prepare students for work or future study in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary science.
[Full Story] · [Presentation]

Wrestling Center a community gift

Posted: December 21, 2009

Over the span of just nine months, Mark and Carol Mestemacher’s dream became a reality. Long-time supporters of youth wrestling, the Mestemachers, representing the Edwardsville Wrestling Club, donated $3.5 million for the construction of a 24,000-square foot multi-purpose facility which now stands inside the Edwardsville Sports Complex and in August was christened the Jon Davis Wrestling Center. [Full Story]

State scholars named at EHS and MELHS

Posted: December 16, 2009

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the 2010 Illinois State Scholars. State Scholars are awarded this recognition for their outstanding academic achievement. [Full Story]

EHS students determine whodunit

Posted: December 14, 2009

Was Milan Jackson’s death when she fell from the school’s clock tower the result of fraternity hazing gone extremely bad? Should Gamma president Chris Archer be held responsible for Milan’s death or was Milan a troubled teen looking for attention who took it upon herself to run up to the clock tower to raise the Gamma flag when she accidentally fell? [Full Story]

Gingerbread houses used as learning tools

Posted: December 9, 2009

Midway Elementary pre-kindergarten and Early Childhood (EC) students of Paula Schlueter (pre-k) and Ruth Shipley (EC) worked on their fine motor skills with the assistance of parent volunteers as they built gingerbread houses recently. [Full Story]

Weather Cancellation Procedures

Posted: November 30, 2009

Winter is fast approaching, and along with it comes the potential for weather and travel concerns. To that end, please review procedures for school cancellation and/or early dismissal due to inclement weather. The District will use its telephone broadcast system to notify parents of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation, or a late start. [Full Story]

Students' lesson is all wet

Posted: November 30, 2009

Kelly Ackerman’s Hamel Elementary kindergartners were busy being scientists last week as they were working through one of their science units – "Splish Splash – All About Water."  [Full Story]

District 7 feeling pinch from state

Posted: November 30, 2009

A combination of the economic downturn and the state of Illinois’ lack of expected state mandated payments have resulted in the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education revisiting its three-year financial plan as well as developing an immediate action plan.  [Full Story]

Middle school students kick off 10th toy drive

Posted: November 30, 2009

Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools' G.O. Team and F.I.T. (Friends in Touch) are again sponsoring and have officially kicked off their 10th Annual Toy and Food Drive, “Make a Child’s Day a Little Brighter.” [Full Story]

Board recognizes fall sports teams

Posted: November 30, 2009

Edwardsville High School Athletic Director Brad Bevis reported on the overall success of the high school’s fall sports program at the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday night. Following his overview, the individual coaches provided a brief overview of their season. [Full Story]

Five-Point Action Plan to Address Current & Future Budget Shortfalls Resulting from State & Local Economic Conditions

Posted: November 24, 2009

[Presentation]

Students host Thanksgiving feast

Posted: November 30, 2009

Columbus Elementary third graders put on a Thanksgiving play and hosted a Thanksgiving feast for parents, relatives and special guests Monday as part of a tradition that their teacher Jeremy Heigert has upheld for the past seven years of his teaching career. [Full Story]

A taste of Merry Olde England

Posted: November 24, 2009

Picture Olde England during the Renaissance era in the 1500s – a king and his queen at the head of a dinner table, ladies and lords dressed in elaborate 16th Century attire, and a court jester announcing each course of an enormous meal with a musical presentation. [Full Story]

Tigers announce Hoops for Hygiene

Posted: November 17, 2009

The Edwardsville Tiger boys’ basketball team is tipping off the 2009-10 season with a “Hoops for Hygiene” collection to benefit the Glen-Ed Pantry and the Children’s Museum in Edwardsville. [Full Story]

Recycling spreads to baseball fields

Posted: November 17, 2009

When baseball fans visit the Edwardsville High School Sports Complex next spring they’ll be asked to do something completely different: recycle their bottles and cans at one of five recycling stations that will be placed near the bleachers and concession stands. [Full Story]

District 7 announces new online course selection at EHS

Posted: November 13, 2009

Plans are underway to launch online course selection at Edwardsville High School for the 2010-11 school year. Students, under the supervision of their guidance counselors, will have the opportunity to enroll in 2010-11 courses from November 30 - December 8, 2009. [Press Release] · [Full Story]

EHS course selection goes online

Posted: November 13, 2009

Beginning this month, Edwardsville High School (EHS) students will have the opportunity to select their 2010-11 courses online. Plans are in the works to launch a new online course selection process at EHS for the 2010-11 school year. [Full Story]

Dr. Ed Hightower addresses the challenges District 7 faces in keeping senseless violence out of our schools

Posted: November 10, 2009

I have had the pleasure over the past several weeks of visiting with all of our high school and middle school students and all District 7 teachers. The purpose of my visits was to establish a dialogue with students and teachers regarding some of the violent and other inappropriate behaviors we are witnessing from students across the country as well as the lack of respect, tolerance, and civility we continue to witness from our politicians, entertainers, and athletes.  [Full Story] · [Presentation]

District implements online course selection for EHS

Posted: November 10, 2009

[Presentation]

Proposed middle school baseball

Posted: November 10, 2009

[Presentation]

Tax levy review and preliminary levy discussion

Posted: November 10, 2009

[Presentation]

Woodland students rap for health

Posted: November 10, 2009

As the H1N1 virus continues to spread across the U.S., one of the primary ways to protect yourselves and your children from catching this bug is to keep your hands clean and germ free. No one more than elementary teachers knows how difficult a task it can be to keep children’s hands germ free, but Woodland Elementary third grade teacher Heather Chapman has found a fun way to reinforce this health-conscious practice.   [Full Story]

Two teachers earn Emerson awards

Posted: November 3, 2009

The Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers Band and two District 7 teachers were recognized at Monday night’s District 7 Board of Education meeting.  [Full Story]

District 7 presents ISAT Results

Posted: October 26, 2009

In a report to the District 7 Board of Education, Superintendent Ed Hightower provided the details of District 7 student performance on the 2009 Illinois Standards Achievement Test at its regular Board meeting. [Full Story]

District 7 marks Red Ribbon Week

Posted: October 29, 2009

There was a sea of red shirts at Woodland Elementary’s Monday morning meeting. No, it wasn’t a Cardinals' day celebration. The students and staff were showing their support for the kick-off of the district’s Red Ribbon Week. Similar displays of support and activities are planned throughout the Edwardsville District 7 schools this week. [Full Story]

District scores well on ISAT

Posted: October 29, 2009

Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower provided the details of the students’ performance on the 2009 Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. [Full Story]

Board recognizes October’s Good Employee Award winners, the 2009 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winners, and the Edwardsville High School Marching Band team

Posted: October 28, 2009

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EGHM Foundation elects new Executive Board

Posted: October 28, 2009

The EGHM Foundation elected its 2009-10 Executive Board at its annual meeting. Joe Gugger was elected Board President to replace the retiring John Fruit, who served as Board President for 14 years. The remaining Executive Board members are Gordon Broom, Vice President; Dennis Terry, Treasurer; and John Motley, Secretary.

The EGHM Foundation was established in the late 1970’s by the late John Hunter, Jr., for the sole purpose of supporting Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Mr. Hunter was a long-time Board of Education member and president of the school board. The foundation, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization, is made up of individuals who are business and community leaders from throughout District 7. [Full Story]

Butterflies, students grow together

Posted: October 22, 2009

In 2001, two teachers at Leclaire Elementary School began a butterfly and hummingbird garden on the western side of the building in conjunction with its annual fine arts fair. [Full Story]

Dogs can do more than just be pets

Posted: October 16, 2009

Woodland Elementary’s third grade students learned how dogs can be more than just pets the past few weeks when two different guests visited the students. [Full Story]

Board recognizes students' efforts

Posted: October 15, 2009

Liberty Middle School’s Softball team and the October Do The Right Thing Award winners were recognized at Tuesday’s Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting. [Full Story]

Board recognizes October’s Do the Right Thing Award winners and the Liberty Middle School girls softball team

Posted: October 15, 2009

The Liberty Middle School girls softball team participated in the IESA (Illinois Elementary School Association) state softball tournament during the weekend of September 25 and 26. The girls won third place in the tournament and finished their season with 22 wins and 2 losses. The team was coached by Head Coach Corrie Lau and Assistant Coach RyAnn Spann.

EHS Royalty

Posted: October 6, 2009

Tiffini Hyatt and Kareem Lahai-Pumagoi were named Homecoming Queen and King during coronation ceremonies Saturday at Edwardsville High School. [Full Story]

Violence on bus discussed

Posted: October 1, 2009

Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower offered his thoughts about the recent Belleville West school bus incident and announced proactive steps the district is taking to avoid this behavior within the district. He also reported on the status of the district’s budget at Monday's Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting.  [Full Story]

Graffiti will decorate EHS gym

Posted: October 1, 2009

Senior art student Lindsey Bailey couldn’t be happier to serve as the project manager for this year’s Edwardsville High School homecoming backdrop artwork.  The theme, "City Rhythm," will feature one of her favorite artistic styles: graffiti.  [Full Story]

District 7 student drop-off and pick-up procedures for all home football games

Posted: September 30, 2009

Click here to view the procedures.

Canada a finalist for state honor

Posted: September 25, 2009

Columbus Elementary fifth grade teacher Rob Canada was named as one of 10 finalists Tuesday from among nearly 175 nominations for the 2009-10 Illinois Teacher of the Year. [Full Story]

Two teachers in area in running for Teacher of Year

Posted: September 23, 2009

SPRINGFIELD - Teachers from Edwardsville and Brussels are among the 10 finalists for the 2009-2010 Illinois Teacher of the Year, the Illinois State Board of Education announced Tuesday. The finalists, representing schools across the state, are selected from nominees through ISBE's "Those Who Excel" educator recognition program. [Full Story]

Local teacher among finalists for state honor

Posted: September 23, 2009

On behalf of the District 7 Board of Education, employees, and students, I want to extend a hearty congratulations to Columbus Elementary fifth grade teacher Rob Canada, who was named today as one of the ten finalists for the 2009-10 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Rob is an outstanding teacher and individual, who represents District 7’s outstanding faculty and staff with distinction.  [Full Story]

Sun shines on EHS South

Posted: September 21, 2009

District 7 took a giant step forward into the renewable energy field Thursday when it turned on the switch of its first solar panel system at a dedication ceremony on the EHS South campus, located across the street from the main high school. The Edwardsville School District, Life Line Energy, Day & Night Solar and Ameren have teamed up to install a 10 by 10 photovoltaic (PV) system array on the south side of EHS South in close proximity to the District 7 Sports Complex and the greenhouse facility.  [Full Story]

Marching Tigers to host competition

Posted: September 21, 2009

An estimated 4,000 to 5,000 people are expected to visit the EHS Sports Complex over the weekend as 23 bands are scheduled to compete in the second annual Tiger Ambush Classic marching band competition. [Full Story]

State budget woes haunt District 7

Posted: September 17, 2009

Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower reported that the state’s inability to finalize its 2009-2010 budget continues to keep the district from finalizing its own 2009-2010 budget. [Full Story]

Liberty Cheerleaders Participate in 19th Annual Wag-n-Walk

Posted: September 17, 2009

The Liberty Middle School Cheerleaders participated in the 19th Annual Wag-n-Walk to benefit the Metro East Humane Society on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The cheerleaders raised almost $600 for the cause.

 


Students sing National Anthem

Posted: September 15, 2009

Woodland Elementary students celebrated the anniversary of our National Anthem by performing a school-wide rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" during the school’s morning meeting Monday.  [Full Story]

Sixth graders get set for Welcome Night

Posted: September 10, 2009

Liberty Middle School will officially welcome their new sixth grade students Friday night during the Seventh Annual Sixth Grade Welcome Night. The event, a prevention program, takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Liberty and is for Liberty’s sixth grade students only. Lincoln Middle School will host an identical Sixth Grade Welcome for its students on Sept. 25.  [Full Story]
 

District 7 proactive with health concerns

Posted: September 2, 2009

Although the first case of Swine Flu (the H1N1 strain of influenza) was reported in the Alton School District on Monday, Edwardsville District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower reported Tuesday that no cases of Swine Flu had been reported within District 7 yet. [Full Story]
 

LMS softballers go to bat for autism

Posted: September 1, 2009

Liberty Middle School’s softball team put their bats to the test in a recent home run derby fundraiser to raise awareness and money for Autism Speaks. [Full Story]
 

Heart Association honors District 7

Posted: September 1, 2009

The American Heart Association (AHA) honored District 7 as the top fundraising school district in the Southwestern Illinois Region at the District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday. [Full Story]

 

District 7 enrollment climbs again

Posted: August 27, 2009

Although the first semester's official sixth day enrollment figures for District 7 schools were finalized Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Ed Hightower reported fifth day figures at the Board of Education meeting Monday and commented about the start of school. Other board action included approval of the new substitute teacher policy and audit results of the 2008-09 school year. The 2009-10 total district enrollment figures as of Monday were 7,583 students while last year’s sixth day total enrollment was 7,561 students. [Full Story]

 

Jon Davis Wrestling Center dedicated

Posted: August 25, 2009

There was a dinner, there were speeches and there were tours over the two-day dedication of the Jon Davis Wrestling Center, but the big black mat silently covering the floor is what this facility is really all about. [Full Story]

 

Board looks to new year

Posted: August 14, 2009

As District 7 prepares for the opening of school next week, the Board of Education met Monday night and received updates on the status of opening day as well as learned of a new qualification procedure process for substitute teachers. [Full Story]


Jon Davis Wrestling Center nears completion

Posted: August 13, 2009

Edwardsville School District 7 and the Edwardsville Wrestling Club (EWC) announce the completion of the Jon Davis Wrestling Center, located at the EHS Sports Complex. The 24,000 square foot multipurpose facility, which was funded by a $3.5 million donation from Mark and Carol Mestemacher and the Edwardsville Wrestling Club, is the result of a successful collaboration between District 7 and the Edwardsville Wrestling Club. The Dedication Ceremony will be held at the Jon Davis Wrestling Center on Sunday, August 23. Tours will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. [Full Story]


Board of Education Previews Budget, Goals

Posted: August 13, 2009

The struggling economy continues to dominate the news – locally and across the state and the nation. It is difficult to find a person, a business, or a government agency that has not been touched by this recession. District 7 is no exception. The Board of Education remains committed to conducting the District’s operations in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner. [Full Story]


CDC issues guidelines for H1N1 influenza

Posted: August 13, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the spread of H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu. [Full Story] - [Flyer]
 

District 7 offers online meal payment option

Posted: August 13, 2009

This fall, District 7’s Food Service Department is implementing myLunchMoney, a new service that allows parents to prepay for their child’s school breakfast, lunch, and a la carte food items using their credit or debit card. The website www.myLunchMoney.com will go into service in time for the start of school. The service is optional. [Full Story]
 

District 7 to go solar at EHS South

Posted: August 13, 2009

District 7 is partnering with two local firms to develop grant applications that will bring a working solar array system to Edwardsville High School South. Edwardsville residents Keith Billhartz of Lifeline Energy and Cole Eaton of Day & Night Solar recently approached District 7 to explore a partnership to develop this cutting-edge concept. [Full Story]

 

Superintendent Hightower Warns of Door-to-Door Sales Scams, Survey Scams

Posted: July 31, 2009

District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower is warning area residents about scam artists going door-to-door selling books or claiming to be conducting surveys on behalf of District 7. Reports of this activity have come from residents throughout the District 7 community, including the northern area. The individuals, both male and female, have told residents that the District gave them a list of people to contact. “Let me assure all District 7 residents that these individuals have no relationship to the school district, nor have we given anyone access to names of students or parents. If such a person comes to your door, you should call your local police department immediately,” Hightower said.

 

Solar energy system eyed

Posted: July 29, 2009

Ed Hightower, superintendent of district 7 schools, announced at the last school board meeting that the District would be pursuing grant money to install a small working solar energy system at EHS South. The system will offer the opportunity for the high school students to learn about this emerging technology. [Full Story]

Lewis & Clark Community College to offer sports physicals in District 7

Posted: July 28, 2009

Lewis & Clark Community College’s Nurse Managed Center’s Mobile Health Unit will come to District 7 later this month to provide school and sports physicals for local students. [Flyer] - [More info]

District 7 ready for registrations

Posted: July 14, 2009

As summer begins to wind down, the start of school is right around the corner which means it's about time for students to register who plan to attend District 7 public schools.. [Full story]

St. Jude salutes volunteers, partners

Posted: July 13, 2009

The ALSAC/St. Jude Boards of Directors and Governors saluted more than a dozen dedicated volunteers, donors, organizations and corporate partners June 12, recognizing their commitment to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. [Full story]

Board waits for state payments

Posted: June 19, 2009

As Edwardsville District 7 awaits state aid payments and anticipated state funding, the Board of Education approved both a temporary and permanent transfer of monies from its cash reserves at Monday night’s meeting. [Full story]

Board recognizes Waldo, Alpha Nu

Posted: June 19, 2009

Edwardsville High School Basketball Coach Mike Waldo, the EHS Softball team and the Alpha Nu chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority were all recognized at the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday night. [Full story]

573 graduates move forward

Posted: June 19, 2009

The Edwardsville High School class of 2009 went the distance.

On Saturday, 573 members of the class entered their beloved Lucco-Jackson Gym to the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance” and exited to the sounds of the “Midway March” with their high school diplomas in hand. [Full story]

Math tests for new district students set

Posted: June 9, 2009

Math and writing placement testing for middle school students who will be new to District 7 for the 2009-10 school year have been scheduled for June 11 and July 8. [Full story]

At the top of the Class of 2009

Posted: June 8, 2009

Valedictorians Alex Litzau and Jonathan Westbrook and salutatorians Jordan Halfman and Michael Lynch will take center stage Saturday at the 2009 Edwardsville High School graduation ceremony. [Full story]

EHS hosts Senior Awards Night

Posted: June 8, 2009

Edwardsville High School hosted the 2009 Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. This year, EHS recognized 130 individual students who received 75 different awards, totaling more than $100,000. [Full story] - [Photo Gallery]

Placement Testing Scheduled for Middle School Students New to District 7

Posted: June 4, 2009

All current District 7 middle school students take math placement tests at the end of each school year; all seventh and eighth grade students take the writing placement test as well. Students who will be new to District 7 for the 2009-10 school year are required to take these tests in the summer months prior to the beginning of school.[more info]

EHS prepares for 2009 graduation

Posted: June 4, 2009

The strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" sounded so good last year in Lucco-Jackson Gym they'll be heard again this year. On Saturday, Edwardsville High School will conduct graduation ceremonies beginning at 3 p.m. [Full Story]

EHS produces class full of lifesavers

Posted: June 3, 2009

When the freshman class of Edwardsville High School (EHS) completes their first year of high school this week, they’ll all be beginning summer vacation with a life saving skill. They will all be certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and have the ability to save someone’s life thanks to the efforts of an Edwardsville police officer’s belief in teaching CPR 15 years ago. [Full Story]

Students serve up pancakes, smiles

Posted: June 3, 2009

Liberty and Lincoln Middle School’s G.O. students spent Saturday morning serving pancakes and smiles at their first ever pancake breakfast at the Main Street Community Center in downtown Edwardsville as part of its intergenerational program. [Full Story]

Journalism students make mark

Posted: May 19, 2009

Edwardsville High School journalism students entered the IHSA State Journalism Competition for the first time this year. Although new to the competition, the EHS team certainly demonstrated that EHS will be a major contender. [Full Story]

School board honors teachers, students

Posted: May 13, 2009

The May Do The Right Thing Awards and a special awards presentation for the ConocoPhilips Teacher of the Year Award were the highlights of the Monday night Board of Education meeting. Dr. Lynda Andre, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, began the meeting by announcing the May Do The Right Thing award winners. [Full Story]

EHS junior wins science award

Posted: May 13, 2009

Edwardsville High School junior Luke Bertels has been considering his options for college as many other juniors are doing right now. [Full Story]

Forty-six EHS seniors recognized at Silver Medallion Banquet

Posted: May 8, 2009

Forty-six Edwardsville High School seniors were honored at the 21st annual Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards at Lewis & Clark Community College on Thursday, April 30. EHS is one of twenty area high schools participating in the program. Only the top 8% in each graduating class receive the Silver Medallion Award. [Full Story] - [Photo Gallery]

Miller set for swan song after 35 years

Posted: May 11, 2009

When District 7 schools close next month for the summer, Liberty Middle School will be losing a "gem".  After 35 years of teaching, 20 of which have been within the District 7 schools, music teach Jan Miller will be retiring. [Full Story]

EHS WYSE team continues winning tradition

Posted: May 8, 2009

Each year at Edwardsville High School, the brightest 14 juniors and seniors compete in a national program called WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) that allows them to compete in several academic areas with students across the state. The EHS WYSE team has been very successful in the past, advancing to the state level for the past 12 years. [Full Story]

Eighth graders prepare for Celebration

Posted: May 8, 2009

Liberty and Lincoln Middle School eighth graders will be coming together one last time Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School for the 12th Annual Eighth Grade Celebration. [Full Story]

Senior candidate for Presidential Scholar

Posted: May 7, 2009

An Edwardsville High School student who attained a perfect score on his ACT was named as a candidate in the Presidential Scholars program. Jordan Halfman, a graduating senior at Edwardsville High School, was named one of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2009 program. [Full Story]

EHS softball’s Think Pink fundraiser nets nearly $2000

Posted: May 5, 2009

The Edwardsville High School softball team sponsored a challenge fundraiser for the Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center at Anderson Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The Tigers hosted conference rival O’Fallon Panthers in a “Pink Out” game for breast cancer. The Lady Tigers won the game 4-3 and raised nearly $2000 in the process.

Coach Lori Blade said that the team was happy to help raise money for such a worthy cause. “It’s another opportunity for us to give back to the community,” Blade said.

Fans could choose between two ways to contribute to the fundraiser: they could donate a set amount, or they could accept the Coach Blade Challenge, which established a donation of $5 per hit and or $5 dollars per strikeout.  [Photo Gallery]

District recognizes students, employees

Posted: May 5, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education recognized April’s Good Employee Award winners; All State participants in band, orchestra, and chorus; 2009 District 7 Spelling Bee winners; and Toshiba Exploravision winners at its April 27, 2009, board meeting.

Edwardsville High School had 17 students selected for the all-state level in orchestra, band, and choir, including a record number who made the all-state choir. Students auditioned at the IMEA district festival; selection was based on state-wide competition.[Full Story]

Four honored for ExploraVision participation

Posted: May 4 2009

The auto-grow flower pot, a solar powered microwave, and an automatic language interpreter – these are just a few of the creative innovations that several District 7 elementary challenge students envisioned for the future.

The students imagined these amazing advancements in science and technology as part of their participation in the Toshiba ExploraVision program. Four students from Worden Elementary received a regional honorable mention award for their Life Saving Calendar. [Full Story]

H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Information

Posted: May 1 2009

I am sure you have been following the outbreak of H1N1 Influenza, also known as swine flu. The Board of Education and administration want to take a proactive approach to this issue by providing information regarding diagnosis and treatment of swine flu as well as steps to take to prevent infection.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines swine flu as a respiratory disease of pigs caused by Type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks in pigs. People don’t normally get swine flu, but infections can and do happen. It is important to note that swine flu is NOT transmitted by eating pork; it is reported to spread from person-to-person. [Letter]

A learning experience for everyone

Posted: May 1 2009



Liberty and Lincoln Middle School GO/FIT students have travelled over to Meridian Village every Monday after school this school year to interact and engage in activities with the residents as part of an intergenerational program.
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EHS Journalists Shine at IHSA Sectional Tournament

Posted: April 30 2009

The Edwardsville High School Journalism Team made its presence felt at the 2009 IHSA Sectional Tournament on Saturday at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. In its first appearance at the tournament, the nine-member team claimed Third Place in the Team Sweepstakes, tying Herrin High School with a score of 41. Eight EHS students advanced to the state tournament.

While it was only the team’s first competition, the Journalism Team performed admirably in individual categories with two First Place finishes (Christina Reznack, Newspaper Design; Danielle Kinnison, Review Writing), two Second Place finishes (Feature Photography, Grant Westhoff; Editorial Cartooning, Sydney Maples) and four Third Place prizes (Yearbook Copy Writing, Ashley Luer; Editorial Writing, Christina Reznack, and Yearbook Theme: Olivia Hopkins and Tara Kulash). Each student who placed within a category advances to the State Tournament held at Eastern Illinois University on Friday, May 1, 2009. [Full Story]

EHS Alumni Art Show scheduled for Edwardsville Arts Center

Posted: April 30 2009

The Edwardsville High School Alumni Art Show will be held at the Edwardsville Arts Center, 310 Hillsboro, Edwardsville, from May 8 through June 27. The exhibit will showcase the works of graduates from the classes of 1942 – 2009. It includes 36 artists and 42 works of art. [more...]

EHS Class of 2009 presents gift

Posted: April 30 2009

The 2009 Edwardsville High School senior class officers were present at Monday’s District 7 Board of Education meeting to present their 2009 class gift. Linda Shermer, one of the 2009 class sponsors, noted the many accomplishments of the class officers, before pointing out that Class President Leo Murphy and Vice President Kevin Pekkarinen provided much levity to the group. [Full Story]

EHS hosts 1st annual PC Mod Championships

Posted: April 30 2009

More than forty Metro East area high school students participated in the 1st annual EHS PC Mod Championships on Friday, April 24, 2009. A total of nine computers were displayed by teams representing Edwardsville, Alton and Granite City high schools.

EHS technology teacher and competition coordinator Dene Schickedanz said that the PC Mod Championship was a huge success. “The kids had a great time. PC modding is one of the few opportunities that technology students who work with hardware have to be creative. This was a great first year, and we hope to expand the competition to schools throughout the state in the future,” Schickedanz said. [Full Story]

District 7 Offers Parent Workshop: How to Grow Your Child’s Vocabulary Skills

Posted: April 29 2009

On Tuesday, May 19, 2009, District 7 speech and language therapists will conduct a parent workshop entitled How to Grow Your Child’s Vocabulary Skills. The workshop, which is targeted for parents of children in preK-2, will include information relevant to improving a child’s vocabulary.

The National Reading Panel comprehensive report Teaching Children to Read states that the importance of vocabulary knowledge has long been recognized in the development of reading skills. Research shows that growth in reading power means continuous growth in word knowledge.

Please join us for this informational event on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the EHS Media Center. Please register by contacting Sandrarae Hyatt at 618-656-1182 or shyatt@ecusd7.org. - [Flyer]

Edwardsville High School inducts 163 students in National Honor Society

Posted: April 27, 2009

Edwardsville High School inducted 163 juniors and seniors into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in a ceremony in the Edwardsville High School auditorium.

Edwardsville High School inducts 163 students in National Honor Society
 Edwardsville High School inducts 163 students in National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929.

Superintendent Ed Hightower applauds the efforts and achievement of the students earning NHS recognition. “Students who achieve National Honor Society membership have to do more than just earn good grades. They need to be well-rounded students who are leaders in school and in the community. They and their parents should be proud of their accomplishments. The Board, administration, and faculty certainly are,” Hightower said
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EBTC helps celebrate Arbor Day

Posted: April 27 2009

The Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission (EBTC) celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting at two local schools on Friday. The first tree planting was at Liberty Middle School at 8:30 a.m. and the second was at Leclaire Elementary at 10 a.m.
[Full Story]

Students enjoy a day of dairy fun

Posted: April 24, 2009

Students enjoy a day of dairy funThe “Dairy Fully Fueled” Tour rolled into Lincoln Middle School Tuesday as part of the 20th Annual Celebrate Sober Program for seventh grade students. Celebrate Sober was founded on the belief that every person can make sound decisions regarding life’s choices and behaviors when provided with factual information. In an effort to convey the facts, seventh grade students spend the week participating in a variety of workshops on alcohol, tobacco, drugs, stress management, communication, leadership and personal safety issues. [Full Story]
 
Students enjoy a day of dairy fun

EHS fine arts benefit raises $5000 for senior citizens

Posted: April 23, 2009

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, faculty and students representing the Edwardsville High School Fine Arts Department presented representatives from the Edwardsville Main Street Center (formerly the Edwardsville Senior Citizen Center) with a check for $5000. The check represented the proceeds from the EHS Fine Arts Celebration, a benefit performance conducted by EHS fine arts students for the Center on April 17, 2009, at Edwardsville High School.  [Press Release] - [Photo Gallery]

Middle schoolers set for Spring Fling

Posted: April 23, 2009

Sixth and seventh graders from Liberty and Lincoln middle schools will come together Friday at Lincoln Middle School from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the 21st annual Spring Fling. The event, hosted by Liberty and Lincoln’s Prevention Program, provides the students with an opportunity to spend an evening together dancing and participating in a variety of activities. [Full Story]

Recycling effort grows

Posted: April 22, 2009

The Main Street Community Center expanded its role in the community’s recycling efforts on Monday. The Center announced its plans to partner with Cassens Elementary, Madison County and St. John’s United Methodist Church on multiple recycling projects. [Full Story]

The evolution of a sports complex

Posted: April 20, 2009

This is the second part of a three-part series on the evolution of the District 7 Sports Complex. Look for the third and final part in the Monday, April 19, edition of the Edwardsville Intelligencer. With 49 acres of land and the support of the Edwardsville community, in 1981 it was time to begin designing a state of the art sports complex. [Full Story]

Board receives financial update

Posted: April 20, 2009

Superintendent Ed Hightower gave a report Monday night at the Board of Education meeting on the status of the state’s budget and stimulus funding as well as an update on the financial issues the state of Illinois faces. [Full Story]

ADA names Columbus Elementary 1st quarter VIP school

Posted: April 20, 2009

The St. Louis Area American Diabetes Association named Columbus Elementary School as their 1st quarter VIP school for raising more than $4600 in their School Walk for Diabetes. Physical education teacher Linda Nota is the coordinator of this annual event.

Columbus was the top fundraising school in the St. Louis area for the first quarter. More than 360 students participated in the walk, which took place from February 25-27.

Evolution of a complex

Posted: April 17, 2009

When the celebrated success of the Edwardsville Tiger sports programs are discussed, credit goes to excellent coaching and talented athletes, which is well warranted. But there is also a key element that gets taken for granted — the District 7 Sports Complex. [Full Story]

Liberty student wins Scholar Attitude Award

Posted: April 16, 2009

Liberty Middle School eighth grader Ariane Wright has been selected as an Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Scholar Attitude Winner. She has been chosen as an individual who exhibits the superior standards and positive character representative of our youth today.

The IESA is a not-for-profit organization of 744 public and private elementary, middle, and junior high schools. The IESA is the nation's only organization of its kind for students in grades five-eight. The IESA provides opportunities for participation and recognition in five sports for boys, five sports for girls, and five non-athletic activities. The web site is www.iesa.org [Full Story]

District 7 offers parent workshop: Unlocking the mystery of speech articulation

Posted: April 16, 2009

On Tuesday, April 21, 2009, District 7 Speech and Language Pathologists are offering a parent workshop entitled Unlocking the Mystery of Speech Articulation. The workshop is targeted for parents of children in grades preK-5.

As parents anticipate the development of their children’s important verbal milestones, such as their first spoken words or initial reading attempts with favored books, they can experience a variety of emotions ranging from excitement to anxiety. One of the most common concerns that parents voice involves their child’s inability to effectively articulate speech sounds.

This workshop will help provide parents with an increased understanding of the human development of speech sounds, important therapeutic approaches that parents can implement at home to improve sound development, and the role of a speech and language pathologist within the educational setting.

The event will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Edwardsville High School Media Center. Please register by contacting Sandrarae Hyatt at 618-656-1182 or shyatt@ecusd7.org. [Flyer]

Edwardsville High School earns Jostens national yearbook design recognition

Posted: April 15, 2009

Edwardsville High School’s yearbook, the Tiger, has been recognized for excellence. The cover of the 2008 Tiger is featured in the 2009 Gotcha Covered Look Book. Published annually by yearbook leader Jostens, the Look Book features yearbook spreads and covers from across the country. The Gotcha Covered Look Book is a popular reference guide for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends, and inspiration. [Full story]

District recognizes students, employees

Posted: April 14, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education recognized April’s Do the Right Thing Award winners, the EHS Winter Guard, and the EHS Drum Line at its April 13, 2009, board meeting.

The Edwardsville High School Winter Drum Line and Winter Color Guard competed at the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships at Ozark and Willard High Schools in Springfield, MO, during the last weekend in March. The Winter Color Guard competed in the Scholastic C Class and finished in second place. The Winter Drum Line finished its season undefeated in its class.  [Full Story]

EHS students study Constitution in battle against ignorance

Posted: April 14, 2009

In order to form a more perfect union, students at Edwardsville High School are seriously exercising their right to assemble with energy and determination.  And their minds are in pretty good shape in terms of understanding the relevance of the U.S. Constitution. [Full Story]

EHS Fine Arts Benefit

Posted: April 14, 2009

District 7’s Edwardsville High School Fine Arts Department will once again host a benefit performance for the Edwardsville Main Street Center, formerly known as the Edwardsville Senior Citizens Center. This year’s show, the EHS Fine Arts Celebration, will be held on April 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the EHS auditorium and commons. [Full Story] - [Flyer]

Pair reaches Illinois Geographic Bee

Posted: April 6, 2009

If someone asked you the following question, would you know the answer? “Approximately 40 percent of the population still lives below the poverty line despite an oil and gas boom in which country where Baku is the capital? [Full Story]

Liberty students learn to appreciate differences

Posted: April 6, 2009

Most people would attest that the middle school years can be difficult. But Liberty Middle School is taking steps to help make these years less stressful while at the same time teaching the students important diversity lessons. [Full Story]

Winter drum line, color guard compete at MCCGA championships

Posted: April 3, 2009

The Edwardsville High School Winter Drum Line and Winter Color Guard competed last weekend at the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships at Ozark and Willard High Schools in Springfield, Mo.

The MCCGA is a winter color guard and percussion circuit serving independent and scholastic guards and percussion lines from Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Iowa. Now entering its 15th year, the MCCGA offers an educational and competitive arena where young adults learn character building, confidence, and professional skills for a lifetime.

The Winter Color Guard competed in the Scholastic C Class and finished in second place. The Winter Drum Line finished its season undefeated in its class. Each group performed at four regional contests prior to the championships: Eureka High school, O’Fallon High School, Rockwood Summit High School, and Frances Howell North High School. [Press Release]

Kindergarten registration dates added

Posted: April 3, 2009

District 7 will conduct two additional days of registration for incoming kindergarten students for the 2009-10 school year.

Registration will be held in each of the primary buildings on April 15 and April 23, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Two evening sessions will be conducted on the same dates at Hadley House, 708 St. Louis Street, Edwardsville, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Board room.

The registration process is conducted on a drop-in basis and takes approximately one hour. Parents should choose a time most convenient for them, but no appointment is required. In addition, parents should bring to registration a certified copy of their child’s birth certificate and two proofs of residency (e.g., driver’s license and recent utility bill).

At registration, parents will receive the schedule for Kindergarten Informational Nights, which are currently being conducted.

Parents may contact Cathie Wright, Coordinator of Early Childhood & Elementary Education, at 655-6021, or cwright@ecusd7.org for further information.

District recognizes students, employees

Posted: April 1, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education recognized the St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus, students, and employees at its March 23, 2009, board meeting. The groups included the March Good Employee Award winners and District 7 Young Authors county and state representatives. [Full Story]

District 7 had perfect timing

Posted: March 25, 2009

At the District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday night, Mary Kane, vice president of Stifel Nicolaus, presented a status report as to the impact of the faltering economy on the $58.3 million bond issue that taxpayers approved in 2007 to build the new schools.

Kane’s presentation focused on two primary questions: Is the district better off for having voted yes and issued debt in 2007? And, is the district prepared financially to address future challenges associated with the downturn in the economy? [Full Story]

EHS fine arts department to host Main Street Center benefit

Posted: March 25, 2009

District 7’s Edwardsville High School Fine Arts Department will once again host a benefit performance for the Edwardsville Main Street Center, formerly known as the Edwardsville Senior Citizens Center. This year’s show, the EHS Fine Arts Celebration, will be held on April 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the EHS auditorium and commons.  [Full Story] - [Flyer]

Students see Vision of Hope

Posted: March 23, 2009

Tiffany Conover’s fifth grade students at Albert Cassens Elementary had an eye-opening experience last week when Andrew Phiri visited their classroom. After listening to Andrew explain about daily life in South Africa, the students walked away from the presentation with a new appreciation of how fortunate they are to live in the U.S. and how very difficult life is in Zambia, Africa.  [Full Story]

District 7 Superintendent of Schools Ed Hightower outlines the Board of Education’s plan to address budget shortfalls caused by the faltering economy

Posted: March 20, 2009

It is impossible for anyone to escape the realities of the economic downturn – the impact is seen nationally, locally, at the state level, and for many people, at a personal level. Our school district is no exception.  [Full Story]

Fredbird promotes positive lifestyles

Posted: March 19, 2009

There may have been a lot of green worn Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day, but the majority of Albert Cassens Elementary School students and teachers were wearing red – St. Louis Cardinal red to be exact. [Full Story]

District recognizes students, employees

Posted: March 16, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education recognized students and employees at its March 9, 2009, board meeting. The groups included March Do the Right Thing Award winners, student athletes and coaches from the EHS Lady Tigers basketball team, the EHS boys swim team, the EHS Wrestling Team, and the math teams from EHS and Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools. [Full Story]

Keeping track of every dollar

Posted: March 16, 2009

NOTICE: This is the final article in a series that looks back over the past couple of years at the accomplishments of the District 7 Board of Education and ahead to the anticipated challenges it faces. The day-to-day business operations, the working relationships with government entities and officials, and the financing of the school district are all critically important areas and the focus of today’s final article. [Full Story]

Hightower answers Pashea

Posted: March 11, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday night was filled with congratulatory moments as several organizations were honored in addition to the Do The Right Thing award winners.  The meeting's atmosphere changed quickly to one of seriousness and sometimes frustration when visitors spoke about the proposed budget cuts and the board made some tough decisions to revise the district’s three-year financial plan that included approximately $1.3 million of reductions to balance the 2009-10 budget. [Full Story]

Congratulations to the Young Authors 2009 State and County representatives from Liberty Middle School

Posted: March 9, 2009

District 7 students view rare collection honoring Abraham Lincoln’s 200th Birthday

Posted: March 6, 2009

On Thursday, February 26, students from social studies classes at Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools and Edwardsville High School viewed the unique and rare collection of historical documents representing the life and career of Abraham Lincoln on display at TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Main Office lobby in downtown Edwardsville.

TheBANK of Edwardsville and the Madison County Bar Association joined together to sponsor the exhibit, “A. Lincoln Bicentennial,” in honor of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The exhibit was on display throughout the month of February at TheBANK, and it has been extended to March 20.

A handwritten note by Lincoln, a newspaper article reporting his death, and a typewritten testimonial from a witness to Lincoln’s death are among the historical documents on display, which was created and installed by the staff of SIUE’s University Museum.

The display is open to the public during regular business hours, Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Proposed 2009-2010 District Calendar

Posted: February 25, 2009

Dr. Hightower presented the proposed calendar to the Board of Education on Monday, February 23, 2009. The Board is expected to approve the calendar at the next board meeting.  The proposed 2009-2010 district calendar can be viewed by clicking here.

Board examines school calendar

Posted: February 25, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education and Superintendent Ed Hightower presented the tentative 2009-10 school calendar for consideration at Monday’s meeting. [Full Story]

District recognizes students, employees

Posted: February 25, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education recognized students and employees at its February 23, 2009, board meeting. The groups included February’s Good Employee Award winners and the competition cheerleading squads from Edwardsville High School and Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools.

The EHS varsity cheerleading squad competed in the first day of competition at the IHSA Cheer Finals in Bloomington on February 6. On February 13, the EHS junior varsity squad captured first place in the Large Junior Varsity category at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships in Springfield. The squads from Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools finished fourth and sixth respectively in the Large Junior High category at the same competition.

District looks into shortfalls

Posted: February 24, 2009

District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower presented a plan to the Board of Education during Monday's meeting that will address projected funding shortfalls for the remainder of the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years. Hightower’s presentation provided a status report on the current year’s budget and suggested a plan to reduce the 2009-10 budget by approximately $1.3 million to address possible funding shortfalls. [Full Story]

2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Plan to Address Budget Shortfalls

Posted: February 24, 2009

The Finance Committee met on December 15, 2008, and received a status update on the 2008-09 budget and began a review of the 2009-2010 budget.  [Presentation]

Update on Technology Projects and Funding

Posted: February 24, 2009

[Press Release]

Lessons from World War II

Posted: February 24, 2009

Lincoln Middle School students heard some personal experiences from two Battle of the Bulge veterans and got an up close look at World War II artifacts Friday. The veterans were a part of a presentation given by re-enactors from the 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion of St. Louis. [full story]

District recognizes students, employees

Posted: February 20, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education recognized students and employees at its February 9, 2009, board meeting. The groups included January’s Good Employee Award winners and February’s Do the Right Thing Award winners.

The Board also recognized several Edwardsville High School students for their accomplishments. Senior Cody Clayton was presented a plaque honoring him for his 2009 IHSA State Bowling Championship, and sophomore Ryan Harrison and senior Halstead Coleman Selby were recognized for taking first and second place respectively in the Madison County Arts Council second annual regional Poetry Out Loud contest on Saturday, January 31. Micah Carter, Shannon Meckel, and Kayla Silvey were also recognized for their participation in the event.

District 7 takes on challenges

Posted: February 18, 2009

As part of a series in looking back at the District 7 Board of Education’s accomplishments over the past few years and challenges it has yet to face, this article focuses on academic progress, the strides that have been made to increase student achievement, changes in curriculum that have been made through data analysis and the partnerships the district has made along the way to provide academic opportunities for its students. [full story]

African-American history comes alive

Posted: February 17, 2009

The lives of three well-known African-American women – Phillis Wheatley, Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman – were brought to life at Lincoln Middle School Tuesday through renowned storyteller Loretta Washington. Washington took the students on a journey through the lives of the three prominent women enduring the eras of slavery and discrimination. [full story]

Liberty Math Team takes first

Posted: February 17, 2009

While most people were likely running errands on Feb. 7 and enjoying the warm weather, 10 Liberty Middle School students were very busy inside an SIUE classroom thinking, calculating and displaying their math skills. Liberty Middle School’s Math Team competed Feb. 7 in the St. Claire Chapter of the MathCounts Competition and placed first.  [full story]

Board recognizes top performances

Posted: February 10, 2009

It was a night of awards as the District 7 Board of Education recognized EHS regional poetry contest winners, IHSA Boys’ Bowling State Champion Cody Clayton, the January recipients of the “Good Employee” award, as well as the February “Do The Right Thing” student recipients at Monday’s meeting.  [full story]

Character Plus Parent Survey

Posted: January 6, 2009

Parents, please take a quick survey about your child’s school.  Click here for the Madison County CHARACTERplus Way™ Parent Survey.

 

Helping students achieve success

Posted: February 9, 2009

It is not surprising that the Edwardsville District 7’s high school graduation rate is very high. Nearly 96 percent of the 2008 Edwardsville High School (EHS) class graduated compared to the state average, which is approximately 77 percent. While most students at EHS graduate without any problems, the few students that do struggle get extra support to ensure their graduation by attending EHS South. [full story]

Board president stepping down

Posted: February 3, 2009

It’s difficult to think of the District 7 School Board without immediately envisioning its President James Speciale. But come April 13, the familiar face clad in his signature bow tie, will no longer be leading the school board as Speciale is retiring after 20 years of service to the community.  According to Speciale, the time was right for him to make the change. [full story]

New schools highlight progress

Posted: February 3, 2009

The District 7 Board of Education has had a busy couple of years. In the past 18 months alone, it has built two new schools, made major renovations and expansions to three others, implemented new communication tools, implemented an improved security systems and made enhancements to the athletic facilities. [full story]

Summer School Schedule and Registration Set

Posted: January 30, 2009

District 7 has set the schedule for 2009 Summer School. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on February 3, 2009, at Hadley House. Information and all forms are available online, at all District 7 schools, or at Hadley House. [full story]

Kindergarten Registration and Parent Information Nights Set

Posted: January 30, 2009

District 7 has scheduled 2009-10 registration for incoming kindergarten students. Registration will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, from 12 noon-7:00 p.m. All kindergarten registration will be conducted at the school the child will attend in the fall. Children must be age 5 on or before September 1, 2009, to enter kindergarten in the 2009-10 school year. [full story]

Learning science in the kitchen

Posted: January 29, 2009

Students in Christine Anderson’s second grade classroom at Hamel Elementary enjoyed an ice cream treat last week after learning first how to make it themselves. The experiment was a part of their curriculum, Science in the Kitchen, which teaches the properties of matter. [full story]

District looks for slice of pie

Posted: January 29, 2009

As President Barack Obama gathers support from congressional leaders for his stimulus package in Washington, D.C., District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower has been busy developing and pitching a $30 million plan to legislators detailing exactly how the district could use stimulus funds. The end result could be money and jobs to the community.  [full story]

EHS to host IHSA cheerleading sectional

Posted: January 30, 2009

On Saturday, January 31, Edwardsville High School will play host to 58 teams in one of five cheerleading sectional competitions being held throughout the state.  [full story]

EHS Tiger-Cahokia basketball game moved

Posted: January 30, 2009

The boys varsity basketball game between the Edwardsville Tigers and the Cahokia Comanches originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, in Cahokia, has been moved to Edwardsville High School. The junior varsity game will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the varsity game following at 7:45 p.m.

Cahokia and the other members of the South Seven Conference will meet on Monday, February 2, to discuss safety measures at all schools after the shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Cahokia High School on Friday, January 23, 2009.

District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower said that he supports the careful approach being taken by Cahokia and the other conference schools to resolve any outstanding safety issues. “We look forward to working with Cahokia by providing a venue in which our student-athletes can compete and where citizens from both communities can come to support their team,” Hightower said.  [press release]

Students share Dr. King’s spirit

Posted: January 22, 2009

Stacy Brase’s second grade students at Midway Elementary School spent last week learning about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his “dream.” They also learned that they too could dream about making their country a better place. “We’d been talking about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all week long leading up to his birthday,” Brase said. “We talked about his dream and how he wanted a world where his kids would be free of prejudice. We also read a story called the story of Dr. Martin Luther King.” [full story]

District 7 Launches Virtual Backpack and Weekly Web Updates

Posted: January 13, 2009

District 7 implemented the Virtual Backpack (see icon on the right), which is an alternate method of communicating with students, parents, and the public by posting information from non-profit organizations, intergovernmental agencies, and business partners. Letters, flyers, fundraiser notices, etc. will be posted on the District 7 web site as they are distributed in the District.

 

Postings will be organized by week, and all documents posted within the school year will remain accessible throughout the school year.

 

Groups wishing to distribute information must first email a completed District 7 Request to Distribute Materials form and a PDF of the flyer to Angie Bullard abullard@ecusd7.org at Hadley House at least two weeks prior to the desired posting date. Please read Distribution Guidelines prior to submitting a request.

 

Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organization represented, and endorsement by District 7 is neither direct nor implied.

 

District 7 has also launched a new email subscription list Weekly Web Updates that will allow subscribers to receive weekly updates on news on the District 7 web site. Parents and interested citizens may subscribe to receive a weekly email with highlights from the past week’s postings on the web site. [click here to subscribe]

 

District 7 outlines RtI compliance plans

Posted: January 13, 2009

The District 7 administration presented an update on the planning for the District’s Response to Intervention (RtI) plan, a requirement for all U.S. schools, to the Board of Education at its regular meeting tonight. According to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Dr. Lynda Andre and Student Services and Special Education Director Becky Kolda, implementation of RtI plans is required for all school districts beginning in the 2010-11 school year. [Press Release] · [Presentation]


Veterinary class gets board’s OK

Posted: January 15, 2009

The Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education approved the addition of an agriculture education course, Veterinary Technology, at Edwardsville High School for the 2009-10 school year at the board meeting Monday.

Having a strong focus on career exploration in the veterinary science field, the new course will assist students in expanding knowledge about the small animal industry, animal anatomy and physiology, and veterinary medicine. [full story]

Leclaire students make connections

Posted: January 6, 2009

Leclaire Elementary kindergarten students started off the new year learning some important life skills and studying about a famous children’s author at the same time.

Using the books of children’s author Jan Brett as a teaching tool, the kindergarten teachers spent last week talking about Brett, reading Brett’s books to the students and directing students to complete accompanying activities that the teachers developed to reinforce the books’ messages. [full story]


Board recognizes a trio of teachers

Posted: December 29, 2008

Three District 7 teachers – Judy Albus, Susan Short and Jon Parkin – were recognized at the Board of Education meeting last week for special achievements each had recently received. [full story]

 

Plans unveiled for wrestling facility

Posted: December 29, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education was presented at the Oct. 14 school board meeting with a proposed master plan for the District 7 Sports Complex that included a $3 million donation by the Edwardsville Wrestling Club to build a new wrestling/multi-purpose building within the sports complex. [full story]

New schools help end overcrowding

Posted: December 29, 2008

August, 19, 2008, will be remembered as day Edwardsville District 7 finally fell from the overcrowded-school ranks. [full story]

 

District 7 adds features to Web site

Posted: December 22, 2008

The District 7 Web site has two new features that both parents of District 7 students and those considering moving to the area will find beneficial. [full story]
 

2008-09 and 2009-10 Budget Summary Presentation

Posted: December 18, 2008

[Presentation]

District 7 forced to tweak budget

Posted: December 17, 2008

As economic uncertainties continue coupled with the quandaries in Illinois government, the District 7 Board of Education re-evaluated the remaining 2008-09 fiscal year budget as well as made some proactive budget recommendations for both the remaining school year and the 2009-10 school year. [full story]

Trio receives national certification

Posted: December 17, 2008

Three Edwardsville District 7 teachers were recognized at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. Mary Hunt and Kelly Dintelman of Liberty Middle School and Stacey Lipe of Lincoln Middle School recently received notification that they had completed all requirements for National Board Certification. [full story]

EHS Tiger Times wins Quill and Scroll George H. Gallup Award

Posted: December 16, 2008

Quill and Scroll awarded Edwardsville High School’s news publication, the Tiger Times, the George H. Gallup Award (Highest Honors) for its news media evaluation. In order to be considered for the George H. Gallup Award, a publication must earn at least 925 points, earn superior achievement in all five sections of the Scorebook, apply for Gallup consideration at the time of submission, and submit substantiating evidence. Out of 1,000 points, the Tiger Times earned 970.

Publication members attended the Journalism Education Association and National Scholastic Press Association’s Fall National High School Journalism Convention on November 13-16, 2008, in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Tiger Times holds membership in the National Scholastic Press Association, Illinois State Press Association, and Quill and Scroll. Publication members will be competing at the IHSA competition in April 2009 in Carbondale, Illinois.

 

Parents Will Be Contacted Using Emergency Broadcast System When Buses Are More Than 15 Minutes Late

Posted: December 9, 2008

On Monday, December 8, District 7 experienced issues with icy conditions in certain areas of the District. As is standard operating procedure, we sent several buses out at 3:00 a.m. to do test runs to check whether conditions would permit buses to run. Given that the buses on the test runs did not experience problems, the determination to hold school was made at 5:00 a.m. [Letter]

Becoming a "Cool City"

Posted: December 12, 2008

The city of Edwardsville may soon become an official “Cool City.”  Members of the local Sierra Club gave a presentation to the city’s Administrative and Community Services (ACS) Committee on Wednesday to explain how the city can participate in the Cool Cities initiative or adopt a plan to become more environmentally friendly. [more...]

Students learn Conscious Discipline

Posted: December 12, 2008

Students and teachers at Goshen Elementary School have been focusing on enhancing interpersonal relationship skills through the social emotional curriculum of Conscious Discipline. Children learn the skills needed to successfully manage life tasks such as forming relationships, communicating effectively, and getting along with others. [more...]

District upgrades alert system

Posted: December 10, 2008

Old Man Winter reminded us all on Monday what he can do with some precipitation, cold temperatures and a roadway. Well, almost all of us. Monday’s ice was hit and miss in the Edwardsville area, bad enough to cause 33 accidents in the city, but gone by mid-morning.  [more...]

Breakfast with Santa scheduled

Posted: December 1, 2008

Each December, Edwardsville High School’s varsity and junior varsity dance teams host a Breakfast with Santa located in the EHS cafeteria. Parents bring their kids to an eventful morning which includes food, dancing, singing, crafts and, of course, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. [more]

EWC looks to the future — a new facility

Posted: December 1, 2008

The dreams of the Edwardsville Wrestling Club (EWC) finally became a reality on November 7. [more...]

Toys make science lesson more fun

Posted: December 1, 2008

Students in Kimberlee Jones’ first grade class at N.O. Nelson Elementary School are finding that typical toys from a toy box can make learning about science a lot of fun. [more...]

Writing Center proves its worth

Posted: December 1, 2008

Prior to the EHS Writing Center opening in the fall of 2007, the staff of English teachers at the high school felt there was a need to help students with their writing, one-on-one, outside of class in a non-threatening environment. Now that the writing center has been open for over a year, there’s data to support that there is a need and students are taking advantage of the extra support. [more...]

Board recognizes fall sports teams

Posted: December 1, 2008

The Edwardsville High School (EHS) athletics program had an incredible fall. Four of the eight fall sports earned Southwestern Conference titles and five of the eight brought home sectional titles. [more...]

E'ville girls cruise in Salem

Posted: November 25, 2008

After winning their first game over Olney on Friday, the Edwardsville Tigers rolled to two more victories on Saturday to easily win its pool in the 2008 Lady Wildcat Thanksgiving Tournament in Salem.  [more...]

Watershed brings great outdoors close to home

Posted: November 25, 2008

Students from Mrs. Brunworth's fifth grade class at Woodland Elementary school are visible through the trees exploring the trails at Watershed Nature Center.  [more...]

A second-grade civics lesson

Posted: November 24, 2008

Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz talks about some of the duties of the Sheriff's Department to a courtroom filled with second graders from N.O. Nelson School during their visit to the Madison County Courthouse Friday. Photo by Marci Winters-McLaughlin.  [more...]

 

 

Columbus Elementary receives 2008 ADA Fundraising Award

Posted: November 17, 2008

Columbus Elementary School will be honored as the winner of the 2008 St. Louis American Diabetes Association Fundraising Award at the agency’s annual meeting tonight.  [more...]

EHS students perform at festival

Posted: November 14, 2008

One-hundred-and-three fine art students from Edwardsville High School and Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools were selected to perform at the annual All-District Music Festival, which took place at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Nov. 1. [more...]

EHS v-baller continues career

Posted: November 14, 2008

Thursday was a glorious day in the life of Edwardsville Tigers volleyball standout Kayla Fitterer.  [more...]

Students receive a patriotic lesson

Posted: November 13, 2008

On Monday, the fifth grade students at Columbus Elementary hosted their annual Veterans Day celebration parade. The 125 fifth-graders honored Edwardsville veterans during their 15th annual indoor parade featuring one-of-a-kind floats made by the fifth graders as they paid tribute to past and present members of the U.S. military. [more...]

Board recognizes accomplishments

Posted: November 13, 2008

It was another night of awards at the District 7 School Board meeting Monday night. The first half of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing several EHS sports teams and their accomplishments as well as Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year, Do The Right Thing Award winners, and the District’s November Good Employee Awards.  [more...]

District 7 tax levy remains steady

Posted: November 10, 2008

Dave Courtney, assistant superintendent of business operations for District 7, presented and reviewed the 2008 tax levy estimates at the District 7 Board of Education meeting Monday. The district is estimating that the 2008 levy rate will be $3.9086 which is slightly below the current 2007 rate of $3.9088. [more info...]

Ground broken at Complex

Posted: November 10, 2008

The first shovel of dirt was officially moved for the new wrestling and multipurpose facility at the District 7 Sports Complex at 9 a.m. Friday. District 7 and the Edwardsville Wrestling Club hosted the groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site across from the high school. The 23,000 square foot facility is being paid for through a $3.5 million donation by Mark and Carol Mestemacher and the Edwardsville Wrestling Club. [more info...]

Third graders’ government lesson comes from the top

Posted: November 10, 2008

Rob Nunn’s third grade class at Albert Cassens Elementary School found the recent election as a chance to step out of the textbook to learn about the community and government from government officials themselves. “Learning about government is really interesting,” Nunn said. “The officials who are elected have a large impact. The students are learning about the structure of a community and are gaining an understanding of the people who influence how a community operates.” [more info...]

Hamel Elementary School students celebrate Log Cabin Day

Posted: November 5, 2008

On October 28, 2008, all Hamel Elementary School students celebrated Log Cabin Day by participating in pioneer era activities that included a reenactment of Laura Ingalls Wilder from youth (Melissa Diaz) to adulthood (Susan Lybarger); a nature trail walk with Ms. Wilder; old-fashioned games; building log cabins out of milk cartons, pretzels, and icing; making butter; learning a square dance and songs; and visiting the Log Cabin Museum with Dr. Ted Frisbie, Professor Emeritus from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The day culminated in an assembly showcasing each grade level and their songs or dances and was followed by a number of staff members square dancing.

Log Cabin Day is celebrated in honor of the Log Cabin Museum that is located on Hamel Elementary School grounds. The cabin originally stood 0.5 miles north of the current Anderson Hospital. It was build by the Bouse family between 1820 and 1852. The cabin is a basic pioneer structure consisting of a one room ground floor and a loft area. It was occupied by members of the Bouse and Love families.

In 1970 it was moved, intact, to the Hamel School site, an effort that was initiated and coordinated by former teacher, Steve Norris. In the 1990’s, Dr. Frisbie, along with a class from SIUE, created a museum of artifacts inside the cabin. In 1995, the cabin was re-dedicated as the Log Cabin Museum, complete with period artifacts and items donated by the original Love family descendants.

Hamel School students use the cabin as a historical teaching tool to study the 1800’s and pioneer life.

2008 School Report Cards

Posted: October 30, 2008


Grant will be used in foods program

Posted: October 30, 2008

Becky Holle, an Edwardsville High School teacher who teaches foods classes, was recently awarded a grant by The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF). The grant, in the amount of $427.90, was just one of only 39 hand delivered to the 39 public school educator winners selected within the southern Illinois counties.  [more...]

District honors volunteer

Posted: October 30, 2008

Local resident Joe Primrose was celebrating his 67th birthday this week out of town when his wife had to “spill the beans” that they needed to return home to Edwardsville. The Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education would be recognizing Primrose at the Monday night's school board meeting for his commitment to the district through volunteering.  [more...]

Worden fourth graders study owls

Posted: October 29, 2008

Oohs and ahs filled Worden Elementary fourth grade classrooms on Tuesday, October 7, as students became young scientists for the day with a hands-on exploration of owl pellets. After an initial discussion of owls and facts that students already knew, the students were able to discover a bit more about owls by “digging” through an owl pellet.

Owls, like many other birds, eat their food whole. Since birds do not have teeth, they can't chew their food. Instead, they use their strong, sharp beaks to rip apart their prey and then swallow large chunks whole. The owl slowly digests its meal by separating the softer materials (such as meat) from the harder material (such as bones). It then regurgitates the harder material along with indigestible items such as feathers and fur in the form of a pellet.

As students dissected their pellets, they began to discover even more information about owls and their diets. After this hands-on experience, students attended a presentation given by a speaker from the Tree House Wildlife Center who brought a few guest owls with her. Fourth graders enjoyed an exciting day and learned a great deal about owls.

Bringing everyday math to life

Posted: October 29, 2008

When Everyday Math was introduced as part of District 7’s new math curriculum that was aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards, many parents were unsure how this strange and foreign way of mathematics could help students learn math better. [more...]

Board applauds achievements

Posted: October 29, 2008

It was a night of recognition at the District 7 School Board meeting Monday in addition to a few business items that included the approval of a resolution to adopt the Sports Complex master plan as well as discussion regarding the permanent move of high school graduation to Edwardsville High School's Lucco-Jackson Gymnasium.  [more...]

Teacher mixes parents with poetry

Posted: October 27, 2008

Glen Carbon Elementary first grade teacher Ginger McDaniel knows the important role that families play in the education of their children. That’s why on Monday night she invited the families – including the siblings – of her students into the school for a special night of poetry reading. [more...]

Hamel firemen visit school to promote Fire Safety Week

Posted: October 22, 2008

Hamel kindergartners take part in a presentation by volunteers from the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department, one of many activities students participated in related to Fire Safety Week. During the week, all students were given instruction on how to prevent fires, what to do in case of a fire, as well as other fire safety topics. On October 9, the Hamel Fire Department presented an all-school safety assembly to give first hand experiences with fire safety. After the assembly, each class went outside to see the fire trucks and ask questions of the firemen.

Growth in Edwardsville slows since 2006 Peak

Posted: October 20, 2008

Edwardsville's once strong growth has slowed in the past two years with a decrease in new construction. The yearly totals for building permits in the past ten years peaked at 796 in 2006. The city issued 676 in 2008, and totals for 2008 are projected at about 500 with 441 permits already recorded. [more...]

Connections October 2008

Posted: October 22, 2008

District 7 News including the recent Tiger Ambush Classic band competition, recent test scores, and board member education briefs. [more...]

District 7 Sports Complex Master Plan

Posted: October 15, 2008

 [View presentation...]

Lincoln Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame Goes West

Posted: October 20, 2008

Lincoln Middle School ACT I students put on their fall performance on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, in the Lincoln Auditorium. The production, called “Fall Pre-show Talent Mix and The Hunchback of Notre Dame Goes West,” was a combination talent show and one-act play. The cast for the play was led by Mikhaela Romoser and Harry Gorden. The talent show featured students dancing, playing musical instruments, and singing. All gave exceptional performances, but Shelby Helser stole the show with her rendition of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.” The evening was a great success and gave the talented students of Lincoln Middle School the opportunity to showcase their talents before an appreciative audience.

 

 

District 7 honors students

Posted: October 20, 2008

Several District 7 students were honored at Monday night’s School Board meeting with the “Do the Right Thing” award.

Students are nominated for the “Do the Right Thing” award by teachers and administrators from the award winner’s school. The award is given when a student makes a noteworthy achievement, displays an act of kindness or is “doing the right thing." weekend. [more...]

John Meinzen was recently awarded the 2008 Verona Computational Science Teacher Leader Award

Posted: October 20, 2008

John Meinzen was recently awarded the 2008 Verona Computational Science Teacher Leader Award for his contributions in providing students with access to computational science tools and methods that scientists use on a regular basis. [more...]

Sports Complex work continues

Posted: October 16, 2008

When traveling down Center Grove Road this week near the District 7 Sports Complex, it’s difficult not to notice the construction equipment moving dirt near the junior varsity boys’ baseball field. [more...]

Wrestling facility proposed for Complex

Posted: October 15, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education was presented with a proposed master plan for the District 7 Sports Complex Tuesday that included a $3 million donation by the Edwardsville Wrestling Club to build a new wrestling/multi-purpose building within the sports complex. [more...]

Perfect: EHS senior scores 36 on ACT

Posted: October 14, 2008

One tenth of a percent. That’s the national percentage of students who achieve a perfect 36 score on the ACT test. Edwardsville High School senior Jordan Halfman has joined this elite group by scoring a 36 on the ACT test he took in April. [more...]

Edwardsville High School celebrates Homecoming Week

Posted: October 8, 2008

Edwardsville High School celebrates Homecoming Week this week with a variety of activities, including the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday night, the Homecoming football game on Friday night, and the Homecoming dance on Saturday night. [more...]

EHS gets set for Homecoming events

Posted: October 6, 2008

Although homecoming is over a week away at Edwardsville High School (EHS), Homecoming activities have already begun. EHS students who are members of local bands have been competing during lunch periods for a chance to play during the homecoming dance on Oct. 11.  [more...]

Dr. Ed Hightower examines District 7’s road to improved academic achievement

Posted: October 2, 2008

The District is pleased to report that nearly 90% of our students are meeting/exceeding Illinois Learning Standards in reading and mathematics as measured by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT).

District 7 has always been known as a good school district. Yet, nine years ago, long before the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, the Board, faculty, and staff committed to improving academic performance for all students, including special needs students, low income students, and minority students. Achievement in all areas needed to increase. [more...]

EHS Marching Tigers steals the show in Sparta

Posted: October 2, 2008

The Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers competed on Saturday, September 27, in the Sparta Parade and Field Show competition and came away with 10 trophies and awards. The competition was divided into two parts: parade and field. [more...]

Cliff, the Mad Scientist, visits Hamel Elementary

Posted: October 3, 2008

“Cliff, the Mad Scientist” explains the scientific method to Hamel Elementary students on Tuesday, September 30. The Mad Science assembly was designed to increase students’ interest and enthusiasm for science. The assembly was interactive, with students participating in experiments and demonstrations, like the student riding on the Hovercraft pictured above.

Edwardsville schools excel on state tests

Posted: October 2, 2008

The Edwardsville School District's goal nine years ago was to improve on Illinois Standards Achievement Test scores and the Prairie State Achievement Exam, according to Superintendent Ed Hightower.  [more...]

EHS group looks to tackle cancer

Posted: September 26, 2008

When the Edwardsville High School Medical Careers Club orchestrated a week-long fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital last spring, they raised $33,000 - $13,000 over their $20,000 goal.  [more...]

Standardized test scores on the rise

Posted: September 23, 2008

Almost nine years ago, the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education met and decided to take on the challenge of improving its students’ standardized state test scores. A report at the board meeting Monday on historical testing scores has shown that the board’s goal has been realized.  [more...]

District 7’s 2008 ISAT and PSAE Scores

Posted: September 23, 2008

A Report to the Board of Education September 22, 2008 [View presentation...]

Board approves 2008-09 budget

Posted: September 23, 2008

The Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education approved at Monday’s meeting the 2008-09 budget and approved five individuals to a three-year term to the Citizens Advisory Council. The preliminary budget presented to the board in August and presented for display essentially had “remained unchanged.” [more...]

District 7 Hosts Naturalization Ceremony

Posted: September 24, 2008

On September 22, 2008, a special session of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois was called to order for the purpose of naturalizing new citizens. District 7 hosted the event in the Edwardsville High School auditorium at 9:00 a.m. This marked the first time the court held a naturalization ceremony in District 7.

Fifty-nine candidates were presented at the Naturalization Ceremony by the United States Attorney on behalf of the Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. Presiding and administering the Naturalization Oath were Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson and Chief Bankruptcy Judge Kenneth Meyers.

Several student groups from Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools and Edwardsville High School were in attendance. Students represented GO (Guidance in Operation) from both middle schools; ELL, a high school club that studies the U.S. Constitution, and high school social studies and journalism classes.

An EHS band and choral ensemble performed The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.

District 7 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Hightower was the guest speaker for the event. [Photo Gallery]

Twenty-two bands compete in first annual Tiger Ambush Classic

Posted: September 24, 2008

Twenty-two marching bands competed in and nearly 6,000 spectators watched the first annual Edwardsville High School Tiger Ambush Classic held on Saturday, September 20, at the District 7 Sports Complex.

Bands competed in four classes and six categories: Best in Class, Best Music, Best Percussion, Best Color Guard, Best Drum Major, and an overall Grand Champion.

EHS Band Director Marvin Battle called the event a complete success. “An event like this takes a great deal of work by everyone involved. The fact that everything went smoothly isn’t an accident. We had the complete support of the school district and high school administration and staff. And, of course, I want to recognize the outstanding efforts of our band boosters – without them, we could never have pulled this off,” Battle said.  [more] · [Photo Gallery]

 

 

 


Wal-mart representative Cindy Crook presented a check for $1,500 to Jill Thompson, Woodland PTO Treasurer, on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Woodland’s morning meeting. Laura Picchiotti, a representative of Woodland PTO’s Library Enhancement Committee, applied for a grant from Wal-mart to help with expenses for improving Woodland’s media center. The PTO raised $5,000, and the grant added $1500 to help complete the project. The PTO began this project last year, adding books and accelerated reader tests to the media center, and members will continue to work with Woodland staff to add aesthetic improvements as well.

Middle schools honor Constitution Week

Posted: September 18, 2008

Taylor Maggio, an 8th grade student on Team 81, leads Lincoln Middle School’s Constitution Week assembly by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on the steps in front of the school. Dr. Steve Stuart, principal, addressed Lincoln Middle School students and staff on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2008. He reminded students of the importance of upholding our constitutional rights for all citizens. The Lincoln Middle School band, orchestra, and chorus also performed musical selections in honor of “Constitution Week.”

Members of Boy Scout troops 216 assist in the Flag Ceremony conducted at Liberty Middle School on Wednesday, September 17. The ceremony was part of Liberty’s recognition of Constitution Week. Principal Dennis Cramsey addressed students, faculty, and staff on the topic of patriotism and challenged students to be patriots themselves, asking them to love and support our country. In addition to the Flag Ceremony and Mr. Cramsey’s address, the band, orchestra, and choir performed musical selections in honor of the day.

EHS to hold first marching band competition

Posted: September 16, 2008

The Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers will sponsor their first ever marching band competition at the EHS Sports Complex beginning at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20. Rae Ann Beyerl, publicity chairperson for the EHS Band Boosters’ Tiger Ambush Classic, explained that 22 local and regional bands were registered to participate in the contest. “They are coming from all over the place.” she said. “About 150 miles away is the farthest that someone is coming.”  [more...]

Marching Tigers hosting competition

Posted: September 16, 2008

The Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers will sponsor their first ever marching band competition at the EHS Sports Complex beginning at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20. Rae Ann Beyerl, publicity chairperson for the EHS Band Boosters’ Tiger Ambush Classic, explained that 22 local and regional bands were registered to participate in the contest. “They are coming from all over the place.” she said. “About 150 miles away is the farthest that someone is coming.”  [more...]

Naturalization ceremony planned

Posted: September 16, 2008

Approximately 75 people will raise their right hands taking an oath to become some of America’s newest citizens at 9 a.m. on Sept. 22 at Edwardsville High School’s auditorium. According to a U.S. District Courts press release, the Naturalization Ceremony will take place as a special session of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is called to order. [more...]

District prepares for weekend

Posted: September 12, 2008

There are no breaks at Edwardsville High School this weekend as EHS facilities will play host to two of the fall's biggest events. On Friday night, the Edwardsville Tigers will square off against one of their biggest rivals, the Alton Redbirds, in the Southwestern Conference opener for both schools. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. [more...]

Important Information for Edwardsville-Alton Football Game

Posted: September 11, 2008

This is a big weekend for activities in District 7. Friday night marks the beginning of Southwestern Conference play for the EHS Football Tigers as we host Alton High School, and on Saturday night, District 7 will host the Battle of the Badges, a basketball game that pits the Edwardsville Police Department and the Glen Carbon Police Department against each other for the benefit of the Glen Ed Pantry.  [more...]

 

An EHS teacher’s summer vacation

Posted: September 9, 2008

Jon Parkin, an Edwardsville High School history teacher, spent five days of his summer vacation in Washington, D.C. He didn’t go for the historical tours. He was there to conduct research and create projects that would be utilized on the Library of Congress Web site. [Full story...]

 

Edwardsville School District 2007-2008 Audit Report

Posted: September 9, 2008

Edwardsville School District 2007-2008 Audit Report .  [View presentation...]

 

District sees state aid fall

Posted: August 28, 2008

At Monday's Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting, board member Greg Roosevelt gave a finance committee update on the status of General State Aid funding and how it would ultimately impact the district's 2008-09 budget. The budget-approved General State Aid formula that dictates the amount of state aid issued to districts across the state will result in District 7 losing approximately $1.8 million in General State Aid (GSA) for the 2008-09 school year.  [Full story...]
 

Edwardsville enrollment increases by 158

Posted: August 28, 2008

The Edwardsville School District is beginning the year with 158 students more than last year, according to an unofficial tally. At Monday's school board meeting, Superintendent Ed Hightower announced that enrollment stood at 7,583 students. The official six-day enrollment was to be compiled by the end of the day Tuesday, but was not available and was not expected to change from Monday's figures.  [Full story...]

School begins; District 7 enrollment up

Posted: August 20, 2008

According to Superintendent Ed Hightower, the start of the 2008-09 school year was the smoothest in his 13 years in the District. He credits the successful start on the hard work and extra effort put in by faculty, staff, and parents throughout the summer.  [Full story...]

District 7 dedicates new schools

Posted: August 19, 2008

For the 34 members of the District 7 Choral Group, the weekend’s round of dedication ceremonies was likely seen as a chance to sing, get dressed up – and spend the last weekend of summer where they least want to be, in a school.  [Full story...]

Assistant superintendents ease into roles

Posted: August 12, 2008

Two veteran District 7 employees assumed the role of Assistant Superintendent on July 1.  Business Director Dave Courtney was named Assistant Superintendent of Finance and School Operations, and Woodland Principal Nancy Spina was named Assistant Superintendent of Personnel, replacing the retiring Craig Louer.  [Full story...]

Superintendent's Report

Posted: August 12, 2008

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Construction Update

Posted: August 12, 2008

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Watershed spreads word on wonders

Posted: July 29, 2008

Through a partnership between District 7 and the Watershed Nature Center, each year District 7 elementary students become connected to nature as well as learn about their place in the community and our world from Watershed Nature Center Teacher Sandy Fultz. Fultz gave an informational overview at last week’s District 7 School Board meeting about the Watershed program she teaches.  [Details..]

 

District has new principals in place

Posted: July 29, 2008

As students of the new Albert Cassens and Goshen Elementary schools will soon be embarking on a new adventure as students of new schools, both Martha Richey and Tara Wells will also be beginning a new chapter in their careers. When students arrive at Albert Cassens Elementary on the first day of school, their new principal, Martha Richey, will greet them.  [Details..]

Wories captures Mud Mountain title

Posted: July 29, 2008

Former Edwardsville High standout Dustin Davis and defending champ Jason Olszowka were jawing back and forth prior to Saturday’s 13th annual Mud Mountain 5K Classic at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville about which one of them was going to win the race. But nobody was talking about former Metro-East Lutheran standout Kent Wories. Until after the race, that is. [Details..]

District 7 set for big year, registration begins

Posted: July 27, 2008

District 7 moves toward the opening of the 2008-09 school year with middle school and elementary registration occurring this week.  Superintendent Ed Hightower said that construction is winding down, many teachers are heading back to classrooms, and the finishing touches are being applied as the District prepares to welcome students back to school. “The beginning of school is just around the corner. It will be exciting to see students and their parents walking the halls of our buildings again,” Hightower said.  [Details..]

Edwardsville school construction nears finish

Posted: July 27, 2008

Community Unit School District 7 is nearing the finish of a nearly yearlong project to complete $58.3 million in construction projects for the start of the 2008-09 school year.  [Details...] 

Classrooms getting new digital technology

Posted: July 24, 2008

A project to install $300,000 in digital projection and audio amplification systems in classrooms at Edwardsville High School should be done by early September, officials said.  [Details...]  [Presentation...]

School construction projects under way

Posted: July 23, 2008

It’s been less than a year since the Edwardsville District 7 began a list of construction projects including the erection of two new elementary buildings and renovations to three other schools.  [Details...]

Construction tops District 7 agenda

Posted: July 22, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education met Monday night and received updates on various construction projects and information about a new security system installed at Goshen, Albert Cassens and Glen Carbon Elementary schools.[Details...]

Beginning of School Year

Posted: July 21, 2008

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Environmental Education Program

Posted: July 21, 2008

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GSE- Thailand 2008

Posted: July 21, 2008

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Construction Update

Posted: July 21, 2008

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District 7 sees progress

Posted: July 20, 2008

Less than a year ago, Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 began the daunting task of completing $58.3 million in construction projects for the start of the 2008-09 school year. That task is near completion. [Details...]

School Opening Events

Posted: July 9, 2008

[Details...] 

Principal, secretary move in to Goshen Elementary

Posted: June 17, 2008

Construction expected to be finished June 30.  [view]

Construction Update

Posted: June 17, 2008

 June 16, 2008 [view]

Community puts its best foot forward

Posted: June 11, 2008

Well, what did you think of Edwardsville? It’s an appropriate question given the number of visitors our community saw last weekend and will see this weekend. [view]

Changes to Nelson parking lot on West High Street

Posted: May 29, 2008

In an effort to keep you informed, we are notifying parents and residents in the Nelson Elementary School area of upcoming improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up areas at Nelson School. [view]

Changes to Midway parking lot on Midway Drive

Posted: May 29, 2008

In an effort to keep you informed, we are notifying parents and residents in the Midway Elementary School area of upcoming improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up areas at Midway School. [view]

EHS WYSE team enjoys success

Posted: May 15, 2008

The Edwardsville High School WYSE academic challenge team completed the year with one of its best finishes ever.  [full story...]

Students' skills to benefit family

Posted: May 15, 2008

Edwardsville High School PC Repair and Maintenance and PC Operating Systems students recently put their new knowledge to good use. The class built a computer that will be given to a District 7 family which lost everything in a house fire.  [full story...]

EHS WYSE team enjoys success

Posted: May 15, 2008

The Edwardsville High School WYSE academic challenge team completed the year with one of its best finishes ever. [view]

Hightower pushes for a strong finish

Posted: May 13, 2008

District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower is urging students, parents and employees to do their part to end the school year on a positive note. [view]

NHS Silver Medallion Winners

Posted: May 8, 2008

The Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet, held annually since 1988, is now recognized as the River Bend region’s premier academic award ceremony. The event is sponsored by The Telegraph, Lewis and Clark Community College, ConocoPhillips and Olin Corporation. The purpose of the Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet is to honor graduating high school seniors in the top 8% of their class who have attained the highest standing in their classes as a means of encouraging all students to strive for high academic achievement and excellence through scholarship.  [Silver Medallion Winners]

2008-09 NHS Members

Posted: May 8, 2008

National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students for their academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and community service activities. Members need a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, they must demonstrate that they are involved in service with community/school, and they must participate in extracurricular activities. Students must provide three teacher recommendations and write a short essay on how they embody the themes of NHS – character, leadership, service, and scholarship. [NHS Members]

Construction projects

Posted: May 7, 2008

On May 7, 2008, Superintendent of Schools Ed Hightower met with local community members to update them on construction projects and address any questions. Below, Dr. Hightower is showing the progress of the football/soccer field installation at the Edwardsville High School Sports Complex. All construction projects are progressing on time and on budget.

French National Honor Society

Posted: May 7, 2008

Eleven students were inducted into the French National Honor Society on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The induction ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in the EHS Media Center, and it was followed by a cake and punch reception in the courtyard. The aim of this national organization is to "stimulate interest in the study of French, promote high standards of scholarship, reward scholastic achievements, create enthusiasm for and an understanding of francophone culture and civilization, promote and perpetuate international friendship, and reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French-speaking world." The requirements for membership are as follows: an A average in French for five semesters, a 3.5 overall grade point average, registration in French 4, and a statement of commitment to the promotion of French language and culture. The Society's monthly meetings are organized by the members and have a French culture theme. This year's new members are Lynn Beaumont, Erin Beyer, Lydia Beyer, Kaitlin Gaskill, Claire Kates, Philip Knapp, Yanyi Luo, Claire Pratte, Joselyn Simms, Kaitlyn Warnecke, and Heather Whipple. Félicitaions à tous! (Congratulations to all!)

Remembering two of the best

Posted: May 7, 2008

If you were a male athlete at Edwardsville High School in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s, there's a good chance you crossed paths with Winston Brown, Tom Pile or both. [view]

The name game: Pile honored

Posted: May 5, 2008

The refurbished baseball diamond at the EHS Sports Complex got a name on Saturday afternoon and that name is “Tom Pile Field.” [view]

BASEBALL: Field dedication 'great honor' for Edwardsville's Pile

Posted: May 5, 2008

Ten years after ending a coaching career that twice gave Edwardsville prep baseball's ultimate prize, Edwardsville gave Tom Pile the ultimate thank you.  [view]

2008 summer camp forms

Posted: April 11, 2008

2008 summer camp information and forms are now available to download from the EHS Web site. [more details]

Antique diploma donated to district

Posted: April 29, 2008

Merlin Gusewelle, a life-long resident of Edwardsville, donated his mother's 100-year-old diploma to District 7 Monday.  [view]

EHS math team earns high marks

Posted: April 29, 2008

The Edwardsville Math Team calculated its way to the top of several math competitions this year.  [view]

Construction Update

Posted: April 29, 2008

April 28, 2008  [view]

Receptions for new schools scheduled

Posted: April 21, 2008

District 7 is inviting the families of students that will attend the newly constructed schools next fall to “Get Acquainted” receptions.  Each reception will take place at Liberty Middle School. The Goshen Elementary reception will take place on April 30, Worden Elementary on May 1, and Albert Cassens Elementary on May 7.  [view]

District 7 Recognition

Posted: April 16, 2008

At the April 14, 2008, Board of Education meeting, the Board and Superintendent Ed Hightower recognized employees and students for recent accomplishments.

 

Forty-one K-12 students were recognized with the District’s Do the Right Thing award, and 18 students were recognized for their participation in the first annual District 7 Spelling Bee.   

Edwardsville High School teacher Lori Blade received the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Excellence in Teaching Award.          

EHS ALPHA (Adolescents Learning Positive Health Alternatives) students were recognized for their work on their “Survive the Drive” campaign, which includes four, thirty-second public service announcements geared to high school students.
 

EHS students participated in the British Literary Fair

Posted: April 11, 2008

On April 9th, EHS students participated in the British Literary Fair hosted by Mrs. Charlene Staden's Honors English Literature classes. Over 250 students representing Honors English Literature, English Literature, World Literature, and English 1 classes turned the EHS gymnasium into a journey through British history, all representative of the literature being studied in the perspective classes. Interpretative projects and performances highlighted England's history from the Anglo-Saxon Era through the Modern Era. The event was open not only to high school students but also to the public.

EHS students raise money for children’s hospital

Posted: April 11, 2008

A band of Edwardsville High School students raised more than $30,000 for St. Jude cancer research - more than any other high school in the country.    [view]

Literary fair showcases talents

Posted: April 10, 2008

More than 100 student projects were showcased Wednesday at the 12th Annual Edwardsville High School English Literary Fair.    [view]

Students learn dangers of electricity

Posted: April 10, 2008

Sparks flew Wednesday at Liberty Middle School - literally.   [view]

EHS students get medieval

Posted: April 10, 2008

Students dressed in medieval attire, which included gowns, pants, shirts and even a jester costume, sashayed down a short runway.   [view]

Hightower thrilled to call NCAA championship tilt

Posted: April 9, 2008

Right in the middle of one of the most exciting NCAA men's basketball championship games Monday was metro-east official Ed Hightower, who was working his sixth title game and 12th Final Four.   [view]

Edwardsville High School’s FFA sponsored a “Barnyard Day”

Posted: April 7, 2008

Edwardsville High School’s FFA sponsored a “Barnyard Day” for kindergarten students in District 7 on Friday, April 4. The event took place at Triangle H Farms and was supported by the Madison County Farm Bureau.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EHS bringing "The Wiz" to life

Posted: April 3, 2008

Each year the Edwardsville High School drama club presents its spring musical which traditionally sells out.  [view]

EHS Drama presents The Wiz - SOLD OUT

Posted: April 2, 2008

Ticket sales for The Wiz have been incredible and presently there are no tickets available. We encourage anyone still interested in attending to come to EHS 45 minutes prior to the show to be put on a first come, first served waiting list. We will fill requests from unused tickets and no shows and it is our intent to seat every person who wishes to see the show. Performances are Friday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. We would like to thank everyone for their support of EHS Drama.

Kindergarten Informational Meeting

Posted: April 1, 2008

Cathie Wright, District 7 Coordinator of Early Childhood & Elementary Education, speaks to parents of incoming kindergarteners at a Kindergarten Informational Meeting at N.O. Nelson Elementary School on April 1. Meetings include an overview of kindergarten curriculum, school services, preparing for kindergarten, and upcoming events for kindergarten parents. Additional meetings will be held on April 8 at Glen Carbon Elementary, April 15 at Hamel Elementary, April 22 at Midway Elementary, and April 29 at Leclaire Elementary. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Parents who are unable to attend the meeting at their child’s home school may attend any of the other meetings; the content is the same. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Wright at 618-655-6021.

Posted: March 28, 2008

Alex Runyon, fifth grade student at Woodland Elementary, won the first annual District 7 Spelling Bee at Lincoln Middle School on Wednesday, March 26. Students in grades 3-8 competed in building-wide spelling bees as part of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scripps Spelling Bee. 

Each building registered last fall with the Post-Dispatch and received copies of Spell IT!, a study guide that focuses on over 800 words divided into sections by language of origin.

[Press Release] · [Spelling Bee Participants]

Health Fair 2008

Posted: March 28, 2008

Health Fair 2008Fifteen hundred students from Edwardsville High School participated in Health Fair 2008 on March 27, 2008. These students learned the importance of prevention and developing life skills and good habits in the areas of health and fitness. Students also had the opportunity to explore various health-related career options. Health Fair 2008 was sponsored by District #7 School Nurses and the EHS Health & Physical Education Department.

 

Food service director eyes healthier choices

Posted: March 27, 2008

Studies show that childhood obesity has soared over the past three decades. [view]

Young Authors Recognized

Posted: March 26, 2008

Young Authors Recognized

This year marks the 34th statewide Young Authors Conference and the 18th Madison County Conference. District 7 has a proud history of involvement over the years, and I am pleased to inform you that 477 of our students wrote and illustrated their own books for this year’s Young Author Program.

StudentDuring the month of February, manuscripts were read by community volunteers who selected state, county and local representatives.

  • • 50 authors will attend the Madison County Young Authors Conference at Edwardsville H.S. on April 19, 2008
    • 10 authors will attend the State Conference in Bloomington on May 17, 2008.

In addition, State and County representatives will also be honored at a reception hosted by the Edwardsville Public Library on March 30, 2008.
Construction update presentation.

EHS Drama presents The Wiz

Posted: March 25, 2008

The WizEHS Drama wraps up its performance season with The Wiz, the musical, funk version of Frank Baum’s classic, The Wizard Of Oz. Dorothy and all of her memorable friends from Oz revamp the original into a fun, funky adventure with the same wonderful message of friends, family and believing in yourself. Come join us on April 4th at 7:30 P.M, April 5th at 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M., and April 6th at 2:00 P.M., with a special photo opportunity with the cast after the matinee performances. Tickets are $5 and senior citizens are free, but must have a ticket. To order tickets or other questions, please contact the Drama Hotline at (618)656-7100 ext. 20900 or email us at ehsdrama@ecusd7.org.

Construction Update

Posted: March 26, 2008

Construction update presentation. [view]

Food Service Department Report

Posted: March 26, 2008

Food service department report to the Board of Education. [view]

Posted: March 7, 2008

One snow day here, two snow days there - Edwardsville District 7 now finds itself with a scrambled schedule. [more info...]

Posted: February 28, 2008

Visitors to last Monday night's District 7 Board of Education meeting were met with new security measures upon their arrival. [more info...]

District 7 names new football coach

Posted: February 26, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education named Mark Bliss as the new football coach at Edwardsville High School at its regular board meeting tonight. [more info...]

Board approves land purchase to expand Nelson Elementary parking lot

Posted: February 26, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education approved the purchase of land at 1233 West High Street to expand the parking lot at Nelson Elementary School at its regular board meeting tonight. [more info...] - [Parking & Traffic Flow Improvement]

Construction Update

Posted: February 26, 2008

February 25, 2008 [more info...]

Kindergarten Registration Extended

Posted: February 25, 2008

District 7 has extended 2008-09 registration for incoming kindergarten students. Registration will take place for the remainder of the week of February 25-29 from 12 noon - 7:00 p.m. Because of the recent inclement weather, the District has added another week from March 4-7 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
[more info...] - [Updated Registration Flyer]

The Tigers' No. 1 fan

Posted: February 25, 2008

Many Edwardsville Tigers boys' basketball fans have seen him... [more info...]

Tigers have been in this spot before

Posted: February 25, 2008

The Edwardsville Tiger girls' basketball team has won super-sectional games in three of the past four seasons, reaping the reward of a spot in the state tournament in each of those seasons... [more info...]

Board of Education Appoints New Administrators

Posted: February 12, 2008

Effective July 1, 2008 [more info...]

District 7 Athletic Improvements

Posted: February 12, 2008

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District 7 Proposes Revision to EHS Driver Education Program

Posted: February 12, 2008

District 7 is proposing a revision to the current driver education program at Edwardsville High School to reflect the impact of Illinois’ new Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program that went into effect on January 1, 2008, as a result of the passage of Public Act 95-0310. [more info...]

Agreement between the Village of Glen Carbon and Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Regarding Temporary Road Access During Construction of Glen Crossing Road (Phase 3)

Posted: February 12, 2008

The Village of Glen Carbon has received funding for the construction of Glen Crossing Road Improvements, Phase 3. [more info...] [Glen Crossing Road exhibit]

Kindergarten Registration Set

Posted: January 29, 2008

District 7 has scheduled 2008-09 registration for incoming kindergarten students.

Who: Children who are age 5 on or before September 1, 2008

What: Pre-registration for students entering kindergarten in 2008-09

When:
February 19-22, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 25-29, 2008, from 12 noon - 7:00 p.m.

Registration will take approximately one hour.  You should choose a time most convenient for you.

Where: All kindergarten registration will be conducted at Hadley House, 708 St. Louis Street, Edwardsville.

Contact Cathie Wright, Coordinator of Early Childhood & Elementary Education, at 655-6021, or cwright@ecusd7.org for further information.

Press Release - Registration Flyer · Informational Parent Night Flyer

Construction Update

Posted: January 29, 2008

January 28, 2008  [more info...]

Tigers primed for postseason run

Posted: January 29, 2008

With an undefeated record in Southwestern Conference action under their belt and a reputation as intense and unrelentless competitors, the 2007-08 Edwardsville Tiger wrestling team is ready for what the... [more info...]

Board approves transportation contract

Posted: January 29, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education approved a new three-year transportation contract with First Student (formerly Laidlaw Transit) at its regular board meeting tonight. [more info...]

Board approves attendance areas

Posted: January 29, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education approved new elementary and middle school attendance areas for the 2008-09 school year at its regular Board meeting tonight.  [more info...]

Cheerleaders show their skills

Posted: January 22, 2008

The schools here were crammed Saturday with young women with athletic talent and creative dance skills.  - [more info...]

Drama students named all-state

Posted: January 22, 2008

Five Edwardsville High School students recently participated in the All-State Theatre Festival production of “Parade.” - [more info...]

Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7

Posted: January 22, 2008

Proposed Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Attendance Areas for District 7 - [more info...]

EHS Orchestra Presents The First Annual Winter Cotillion

Posted: January 17, 2008

We invite you to go back in time to the 1700's with the orchestra. On February 9th at 6:30pm, the EHS commons will be transformed into an 18th century ball room. The orchestra will provide music, a dance class, and a four course meal. The meal would include hors d'ouevers, salad, roast beef, fluffy potatoes, fresh vegetables, bread, cheese, chocolate covered strawberries, fruit tarts, pettifors, and bon-bons. Please join us for this evening of fun. Tickets are $20. Call Ms. Allison Ross at 656-7100 ext. 20472 for tickets. - [more info...]

2007 Fall Riverbend All-Stars

Posted: January 17, 2008 by The Alton Telegraph

- Golfer of the Year (boys) - Chris Brant
- Golfer of the Year (girls) - Marissa Cook
- Volleyball player of the Year - Kayla Fitterer
- Tennis player of the Year - Annie Hall
- Football player of the Year - Darryl Hendricks
- Girls runner of the Year - Liz Speicher

Bevis named new A.D. at Edwardsville

Posted: January 15, 2008

Brad Bevis has been around and involved in athletics his entire life.  From his playing days in his youth to athletic training to coaching, Bevis has spent the better part of his 48 years involved in sports.  “I can remember sniffing my first baseball glove, the smell of the leather, and getting my first football,” Bevis said Monday. “Athletics has been a big part of my family, not only as a kid, but in my professional and personal career as an adult.”  [more...]

District OKs financial plan

Posted: January 15, 2008

District 7 now has a new three-year financial plan. The Board of education approved the plan, Monday, which reviewed operating projections for 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years. [more...]

District 7 names Bevis as new AD

Posted: January 15, 2008

The District 7 Board of Education named Brad Bevis as Edwardsville High School’s new athletic director. Bevis, currently an assistant principal at EHS, has been with the school district since 1993. He was a health, physical education, and driver education teacher before becoming assistant principal at the beginning of the current school year. [more...]

Board Approves New District 7 Three-Year Financial Plan

Posted: January 15, 2008

On January 14, 2008, the Finance Committee and the Board of Education approved a new three-year financial plan for District 7. The new three-year financial plan reviewed operating projections for the 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years.  [more...]

District adds science and math courses at EHS

Posted: January 15, 2008

District 7 approved the addition of two college-prep courses at Edwardsville High School for the 2008-09 school year at it regular Board of Education meeting tonight. AP Biology has been added to the course offerings in the Science Department and Intro to Statistics has been added in the Math Department. [more...]

District adds Agriculture courses at EHS

Posted: January 15, 2008

District 7 approved the addition of two new courses in the agriculture program at Edwardsville High School for the 2008-09 school year at its regular Board meeting tonight.  The courses, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture: Animal Science and Biological Science Applications in Agriculture: Plant Science, are one-semester courses that have been approved by all state universities and the NCAA as science courses. [more...]

2007

The first half of the year

Posted: December 28, 2007

has been filled with Edwardsville School District students’ positive accomplishments. They have excelled across the board – in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the performing arts. [more...]

District 7 board names new school

Posted: December 19, 2007

The District 7 Board of Education approved the names of the two new elementary school buildings at its regular board meeting tonight. The primary school located near Liberty Middle School will be known as Goshen Elementary School, and the intermediate school on Glen Crossing Road will be known as Albert Cassens Elementary School.  [more...]

District 7 sets staffing projections for 2008-09

Posted: December 19, 2007

The Board of Education’s Personnel Committee reviewed and set 2008-09 staffing projections at the regular board meeting tonight.  [more...]

Finance Committee Reviews New Three-Year Financial Plan

Posted: December 19, 2007

On December 17, 2007, the Finance Committee of the Board of Education reviewed a new three-year financial projection for District 7. The new three-year financial plan reviewed operating projections for the 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years.  [more...]

Edwardsville High FFA chapter evolves with the times

Posted: December 04, 2007

More than 40 Edwardsville High School students are expanding their knowledge of the world of agricultural through the school's FFA organization. FFA is a youth organization within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. FFA was created in 1928 as Future Farmers of America. The name was changed in 1988 to the National FFA Organization to represent the growing diversity of agriculture. [more...]

EHS will open new parking lot

Posted: December 04, 2007

Edwardsville High School parents will have a new location to drop off and pick up students Wednesday. 

EHS will open new parking lot

A new 60-car parent/visitor parking lot has been constructed at EHS to be used for student drop-off, pick-up and visitor parking. The new lot, located just south of the student parking lot, will open Wednesday. [More...]

Threats at school cannot be tolerated

Posted: December 04, 2007

The Edwardsville School Board has disciplined a 10-year-old boy suspected of writing a bomb threat at an elementary school. [More...]

High school opening new parking lot

Posted: December 04, 2007

Starting Wednesday, a new parking lot at Edwardsville High School will curb traffic congestion and make it easier to drop off and pick up students. [More...]

New pick-up & drop-off parking lot at EHS

Posted: November 30, 2007

If you have driven by EHS recently, I’m sure you have noticed some earth moving and construction just south of our student parking lot. A new 60-car parent/visitor parking lot has been installed to be used for student drop-off, pick-up, and visitor parking. The new lot will be ready for use on Wednesday, December 5. Following are the new drop-off and pick-up procedures that go into effect next week when the new lot opens.. [More...] [Parking Handout]

Tiger Country open house planned

Posted: November 30, 2007

EHS facility will serve several sports teams

A new country awaits Edwardsville High School students, parents and the Edwardsville Community -- but no passport or plane tickets are needed.

The completion of Tiger Country, located just north of EHS, will be marked by an open house Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. [More...]

Construction Update

Posted: November 27, 2007

A presentation of photos which show the various construction projects happening in the district. [Presentation]

National Board Certified Teachers

Posted: November 27, 2007

National Board Certification is a credential attesting that a teacher has been judged by his/her peers as one who is accomplished in the field of education. The accredited teacher makes sound professional judgments about student learning and acts effectively on those judgments. [Presentation]

District 7 Security Initiatives

Posted: November 13, 2007

[Presentation]

District 7 Telephone Broadcast System Information

Posted: November 14, 2007

Effective immediately, District 7 will implement a telephone broadcast system that notifies all households and parents by phone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation, or a late start. Please make note of the following information in order to ensure that the system works the way it is intended. [More...]

Weather Cancellation Procedures

Posted: November 14, 2007

Winter is fast approaching, and along with it comes the potential for weather and travel concerns. To that end, please review procedures for school cancellation and/or early dismissal due to inclement weather.  Beginning immediately, the District will implement a telephone broadcast system that will notify all households and parents by phone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation, or a late start.  [more...]

2008 Graduation Ceremony

Posted: November 14, 2007

After careful consideration of all factors regarding the 2008 graduation ceremony, the administration has recommended and the Board of Education has approved that graduation exercises will be conducted in the Lucco-Jackson Gym on June 7, 2008, at 3:00 p.m.   On September 25, 2007, the District notified parents of graduating seniors that construction and renovation of the SIUE Vadalabene Center at the time of the 2008 graduation ceremony would prevent the District from holding graduation exercises there next spring.  [more...]

Tax Levy Review & Preliminary Levy Discussion

Posted: November 13, 2007

[Presentation]

Construction Update

Posted: November 13, 2007

A presentation of photos which show the various construction projects happening in the district. [Presentation]

Proposed Attendance Areas for New Schools

Posted: October 10, 2007

The District 7 administration and Dr. Randy Pearson presented the preliminary results of the Attendance Area Study at the District’s regular Board of Education meeting tonight. Dr. Pearson, Chairperson of the Geography Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, was commissioned by the District to reconfigure elementary and middle school attendance areas for the 2008-09 school year. [more details...] - [Letter to Parents]

Mathematics: What are you teaching my child?

Posted: November 5, 2007

Join elementary teachers as they explain the present math curriculum and the strategies your child is using in the classroom. Teachers will also share ways that you can support your child at home.  RSVP: shyatt@ecusd7.org or 656.1182. Please let us know what grade your child is in when registering.
[more details]

District 7 Profile

Posted: November 5, 2007

[PDF File]

District 7 Offers Parent Information Series

Posted: October 24, 2007

District 7 has released the 2007-08 schedule of its Parent Information Series, which includes workshops covering a variety of topics ranging from college information to current curriculum to social-emotional issues impacting students. This is the seventh year the District has offered comprehensive parent workshops. [more details..]

Superintendent's Report

Posted: October 10, 2007

Presentation Outline: New Elementary and Middle School Attendance Areas; New Road Construction - Glen Crossing Road; New Road Construction – Governor’s Parkway. [View Presentation]

2007-2008 Construction Update

Posted: September 26, 2007

A presentation of photos which show the various construction projects happening in the district. [View Presentation]

2008 EHS Graduation Ceremony

Posted: September 26, 2007

Edwardsville High School has held its graduation exercises in the Vadalabene Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for many years. The Vadalabene Center currently accommodates 3,600 people, allowing the District to allot up to six tickets per graduating senior. However, SIUE recently notified us that the Vadalabene Center will be undergoing construction and renovation at the time of graduation so we will be unable to conduct our 2008 graduation ceremony there.  [More]

Glen Carbon Construction Update

Posted: September 26, 2007

On Monday, September 24, the Board of Education awarded Plocher Construction Company the contract to complete the eight-classroom addition to Glen Carbon Elementary and the renovation and addition to EHS South. Preliminary work and set-up will begin this week, and construction will be completed in time for the beginning of the 2008-09 school year.  [More]

District 2007-2008 Budget Approval

Posted: September 24, 2007

Presentation made to the Board of Education on September 24, 2007. [View Presentation]

Early Intervention Program at EHS

Posted: September 24, 2007

Presentation made to the Board of Education on September 24, 2007. [View Presentation]

Construction Update

Posted: September 24, 2007

Presentation made to the Board of Education on September 24, 2007. [View Presentation]

Year off to a great start

Posted: September 21, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

Once again, the year has gotten off to an excellent start thanks to all of you. The District’s current enrollment stands at 7,425, up slightly from last year. We continue to experience enrollment growth at the elementary level. Four hundred ninety-nine students enrolled in kindergarten this year, an enrollment that is second only to last year’s 505 kindergartners.  [More]

September Parent Communication

Posted: September 20, 2007

Once again, the year has gotten off to an excellent start thanks to all of you. The District’s current enrollment stands at 7,425, up slightly from last year. We continue to experience enrollment growth at the elementary level. Four hundred ninety-nine students enrolled in kindergarten this year, an enrollment that is second only to last year’s 505 kindergartners.  [More]

Enrollment remains level

Posted: August 29, 2007

District 7 administrators reported a preliminary enrollment of 7,414 at the regular Board of Education meeting tonight. Sixth day enrollment figures will be finalized at the end of the day on Tuesday, August 28.  Four hundred ninety-nine students enrolled in kindergarten this year, an enrollment that is second only to last year’s 505 kindergartners. [Press Release]

District 7 construction on schedule

Posted: August 29, 2007

District 7 Facilities Chair Jill Bertels presented a status report on construction in District 7 at the District’s regular board meeting tonight. She outlined work completed over the summer, as well as the progress on the new elementary buildings and the expansion of Glen Carbon Elementary and EHS South. [Press Release] - [Presentation]

State of the District & Summer Construction Presentations

Posted: August 10, 2007

[State of the District Presentation] - [Summer Construction Presentation]

Board Awards Contract for Worden Elementary

Posted: August 8, 2007

At Tuesday night’s special Board of Education meeting, the board approved the awarding of a contract to Morrissey Construction, Inc., in the amount of $7.92 million to complete the addition and renovation for the new Worden Elementary building.  [Full Press Release]

Superintendent Letter to Parents

Posted: July 26, 2007

With the beginning of school just weeks away, Superintendent Ed Hightower reflects on the last school year and addresses the challenges that lie ahead. [More details]

Proposed K-12 Science Curriculum and K-12 Fine Arts Curriculum

Posted: July 17, 2007

The goal of each curriculum study is to ensure that a vertically and horizontally articulated K-12 scope and sequence is developed in each learning area and that the resulting curriculum is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards. [View Presentation]

Results of the 2007 ISAT

Posted: July 17, 2007

2007 Illinois Standards Achievement test results. [View Presentation]

Westminster joins Edwardsville at top of the class

Posted: July 17, 2007

At Edwardsville, the news is greeted with a collective yawn.  At Westminster, the same tidbit is cheered as reinforcement the school is doing everything right.  [Full Story]

District 7 Students Show Strong Performance on ISAT

Posted: July 17, 2007

District 7 recently received the 2007 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Status Report based on spring 2007 ISAT testing. All elementary and middle schools again made AYP for the fourth year in a row. [Full Press Release]

District 7 analyzes academic progress from 1999-present

Posted: July 17, 2007

Superintendent Ed Hightower presented a report to the Board of Education and the public on Monday night that contains an analysis of student achievement since 1999. District 7 students have shown outstanding success on state assessments in recent years. In fact, based on 2007 assessment data, District 7 elementary schools achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the fourth year in a row.  [Full Press Release]

Proposed K-12 Science and Fine Arts Curriculum

Posted: June 18, 2007

The goal of each curriculum study is to ensure that a vertically and horizontally articulated K-12 scope and sequence is developed in each learning area and that the resulting curriculum is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards. [view presentation]

Proposed Attendance Initiatives

Posted: June 18, 2007

A presentation to the Board of Education concerning the proposed attendance initiatives… [view presentation]

District 7 Names New Columbus Principal

Posted: June 18, 2007

The Board of Education named Vince Schlueter as the new principal for Columbus Elementary at its regular board meeting tonight. He will replace Tamara Sunkett, who has accepted the position of principal at Madison High School. [more]

District 7 Completes Successful School Year

Posted: June 5, 2007

Board of Education and Superintendent recognize the efforts of students and parents… [more]

It's been a heck of a year

Posted: June 8, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

The girls' basketball team, the boys' bowling team, the cheerleading squad, the baseball team, the boys' cross country team, the girls' cross country team, the football team, the girls' golf team, the boys' golf team, the softball team, the boys' swimming team, the girls' swimming team, the boys' tennis team, the girls' tennis team, the boys' track team, the girls' track team and the wrestling team. What do all of these Edwardsville Tiger teams have in common? They've all been represented -- in one way or another - at an Illinois High School Association state competition.   [Full Story]

Letter to parents concerning the new safety and weather alert system

Posted: May 15, 2007

As you are aware, there continues to be concern and tension across the country in regards to school violence. Just as concerning are unfounded rumors that are designed to manipulate and promote fear among students, parents, staff, and the school community.

As you know, all threats will be treated seriously. They will be investigated by the district and public safety officials, and it is our commitment to you to get the results of these investigations to you as promptly as possible. It is important to all of us to dispel rumors that could disrupt school operations.

To that end, we are instituting a new safety and weather alert system effective Wednesday, May 16, 2007. This system will serve to alert parents to viable threats to student safety and/or to dispel rumors. It will also be used to alert parents to cancellation of school due to inclement weather. 
[Full Letter] · [Safety Alert Information] · [Subscribe to e-mail alerts]

Opposites attack for softball Tigers

Posted: June 8, 2007

The 2007 Edwardsville Tigers have used a unique recipe of speed, power, defense and batting averages to compile a state-high 35 wins this season. But more than anything else, the Tigers can chuck it.  [Full Story]

Tigers have mojo working

Posted: June 8, 2007

It doesn't really matter because whatever you choose to call it, the Edwardsville Tigers have it. This senior-laden Tiger squad had to sit and watch the past two seasons while other schools from the south advanced to the state tournament and played on the final weekend of prep baseball in Illinois. And those were feelings that the12 seniors didn't want to have again.  [Full Story]

Mr. Consistency - Post-Dispatch golfer of the year

Posted: June 5, 2007

Chris Brant had little to say about the monotonous excellence that made him the Post-Dispatch golfer of the year. What he did chat about, without prompting, was the secret to his game. "Preparation is key. My nutrition and fitness work hand in hand,'' said the Edwardsville junior. "Golf's a sport, and it should be prepared for. I lift weights and do pliometrics for my core, my abs and my back. The trunk is pretty important in the golf swing.'' [Full Story]

Onward to state - Tigers softball team wins super-sectional

Posted: June 5, 2007

With so much on the line Monday and with Edwardsville pitcher Sydney Greenwalt not being able to finish either of her last two starts, it would have been easy to question if the Tigers would turn to sophomore Lauren Francis for their super-sectional encounter with Belleville East. [Full Story]

District's financial rating improves

Posted: May 17, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

Standard and Poor's has upgraded District 7 from an "A-" to an "A" financial rating. The upgrade will assist the district in achieving the lowest possible interest rates in conjunction with the recently passed referendum. Mary Kane, District 7's financial advisor, announced the upgrade at Monday's Board of Education meeting. "The district received great news last Friday afternoon," Kane said. "The district has been upgraded from an 'A-' to an 'A' rating." [Full Story]

Army Buddies

Posted: May 16, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

Twenty-one year old Private First Class and Edwardsville native Cody Kane made a stop at Lincoln Middle School Tuesday to speak to Team 72 which has been sponsoring him by sending over food and extras that are desired while being stationed in the Iraqi city of Ramadi. Kane spoke to the students and took questions about his experience thus far being a soldier in Iraq. Kane has been serving in Iraq for five months and was home for a week's stay, but will return to Iraq for at least another 10 months.

Standard & Poor’s Upgrades District 7 Financial Rating

Posted: May 15, 2007

On May 14, 2007, Standard & Poor’s upgraded Edwardsville Community Unit School District Number 7 from an “A-“ to an “A” financial rating. This significant upgrade will assist the District in achieving the lowest possible interest rates in conjunction with the upcoming referendum and health/life safety bond issue...  [More]

Scope of New Construction to address Elementary Space

Posted: May 8, 2007

On February 12, 2007, the Board of Education enacted a resolution to Adopt the Growth Committee’s recommendation and the Executive Summary. On April 17, 2007, the District 7 community voted to approve the issuance of $58.3 million in bonds to complete the following scope of work.  [Full Presentation]

Public Meeting for Health Life and Safety Projects

Posted: May 8, 2007

[Full Presentation]

Financing Plan for District 7's Successful April 17, 2007 Referendum Building Bond Program

Posted: May 8, 2007

[Full Presentation]

Team 72 adopts U.S. serviceman

Posted: May 1, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

Lincoln Middle School students on Team 72 are doing their part to support the troops currently serving in Iraq. The seventh grade students recently collected items to send Cody Kane, a native of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area, who is currently overseas.  [Full Story]

Liberty school marks Arbor Day

Posted: May 1, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

The Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission (EBTC) hosted an Arbor Day Celebration at Liberty Middle School on Friday. Students from the ecology club and a group of seventh graders that recently traveled to Washington, D.C., joined the EBTC, elected city and school district officials and school staff to plant a tree in honor of the day.  [Full Story]

District 7 schools to be upgraded

Posted: May 1, 2007  by Belleville News-Democrat

Even before major renovation work begins, thanks to the recently approved bond issue, five schools in the Edwardsville School District 7 will get safety modifications and other improvements beginning this summer. About $10 million in work at Columbus, Glen Carbon, Hamel and Midway elementary schools, and the Alternative High School will get under way that includes asbestos removal, new windows and converting open areas into more classrooms.  [Full Story]

2007 Summer Camps

Posted: March 28, 2007

Summer camp information and forms are now available to download from the EHS Athletics Web site.  [More Information]

Cassens family gives land to Edwardsville schools

Posted: March 28, 2007 by Belleville News-Democrat

The Edwardsville Unit 7 school board on Monday accepted a donation of 12 acres through the land trust of an Edwardsville family. The Cassens family has donated the property between Edwardsville High School and Governors' Parkway.  "The district and the community are pleased with the generosity of the Cassens family," Superintendent Ed Hightower said. "As the Cassens family have made so many benevolent and positive contributions to this community, we want to thank them for this outstanding gesture."  [Full Story] - [Presentation]

Mudge gives legal opinion

Posted: March 28, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

State's Attorney William Mudge does not believe that the District 7 Growth Committee is legally obligated to comply with the Open Meetings Act, according to a letter presented by the Board of Education Monday. Mudge wrote the letter, dated March 26, in response to a request received by District 7.  [Full Story]

District's finances show positive signs

Posted: March 28, 2007 by Alton Telegraph

Another school year approaches its end, and it appears it will finish on a high note for district finances.  [Full Story] - [Presentation]

Chamber backing proposal

Posted: March 28, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

Supporters and opponents of the District 7 April 17 referendum are making sure community members hear views.  [Full Story]

EHS Achieves Adequate Yearly Progress

Posted: March 14, 2007

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently notified District 7 that Edwardsville High School again made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) based on the benchmarks set by the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act. Problems with the testing contractor delayed the release of the official PSAE score reports and Illinois School Report Cards. EHS joined the seven other District 7 schools required to participate in testing in making AYP according to the ISBE’s 2006 Adequate Yearly Progress Status Report. Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools and Columbus, Woodland, Worden, Hamel, and Midway Elementary Schools were notified that they achieved AYP last fall. [Full Press Release]

2007 Summer School Information

Posted: January 30, 2007

Registration packets are available at the following locations: EHS Office, Hadley House, Liberty and Lincoln Middle School offices.  To request packets by mail, call Sandrarae Hyatt at 655-6000.  Forms can also be downloaded online.  Click here for more information.

Board hears expert on school bonds

Posted: February 28, 2007 by Belleville News-Democrat

To help explain how a $58.3 million bond issue is not expected to impact taxpayers, a representative from Stifel Nicolaus supplied answers about the financing to the school board on Monday. Mary Kane of Stifel Nicolaus, a financial company that has assisted the district previously with bond purchases, gave a presentation ... [More...]

Board reviews referendum's components

Posted: February 28, 2007 by The Intelligencer

The District 7 Board of Education is continuing to get the word out about its April 17 referendum. On Monday, Mary Kane, a District 7 financial consultant with Stifel Nicolaus, presented the board and the community with a report on the financial components of the referendum.   [More...]

Edwardsville School Bonds to be on Ballot

Posted: February 13, 2007 by Belleville News-Democrat

A $58.3 million school building bond issue now rests in the hands of the voters in the Edwardsville School District. On Monday, the Edwardsville School Board voted unanimously to place the referendum on the April 17 ballot.  [More...]

Edwardsville Sets April 17 for School Referendum

Posted: February 13, 2007 by The Alton Telegraph

It's now up to the voters. The Edwardsville School District's Board of Education voted Monday to hold a $58.3 million referendum on April 17. The board believes the projects funded by the bond issue would be a long-term solution to the district's space needs and has stressed that the sizable bond issue would not raise taxes.  [More...]

School Bond Issue Will Go On Ballot

Posted: February 13, 2007 by STLtoday.com

The Edwardsville School Board voted Monday night to ask voters to approve a $53.8 million bond issue for a building plan to alleviate crowded schools. The vote was 6-0. Board President Jim Speciale was absent.  [More...]

District 7 OKs Referendum Placement

Posted: February 13, 2007 by Intelligencer

The fate of District 7's growth issues is once again in the hands of voters. On Monday, the District 7 Board of Education approved the placement of a referendum on the April 17 ballot. The referendum does not include a tax increase, unlike the one that appeared on the ballot in March 2006.  [More...]

Growth Committee Recommendation to the Board of Education

Posted: January 22, 2007

In spring 2006, the Board of Education requested the Growth Committee to reconvene to: review the existing options for addressing elementary space needs; review the results of the parent survey regarding other potential options for existing elementary space needs; and develop recommendations regarding additional options that might be available for housing increasing elementary student enrollment... [More...]

State Recognizes EHS Musicians

Posted: January 31, 2007

The talents of District 7 performing art students are being recognized at the state level. Recently, 16 Edwardsville High School band, orchestra, and choir participants qualified to participate in the Illinois Music Educations Association All-State Festival in Peoria. [Full Story]

District officials explain how bonds would help

Posted: January 26, 2007 by The Alton Telegraph

About two dozen people spent Thursday evening in the gymnasium of Worden Elementary School. Some of them nodded in agreement and several took notes as administrators from the Edwardsville School District explained the scope of work planned for a proposed $58.3 million bond issue... [Page 1] [Page 2]

Stadium project takes team effort

Posted: January 23, 2007 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer

When the Edwardsville High School Softball Booster Club voted to raise $40,000 in less than six months time to build a new softball stadium, members knew they had a large task in front of them. ... [Page 1] [Page 2] [Page 3] [Page 4]

Panel backs vote on schools

Posted: January 23, 2007 by The Belleville News-Democrat

As its final recommendation to the Edwardsville school board, the district's Growth Committee found the proposed $58.3 million building referendum is the best long term solution to address growth in the district. ... [Full Article]

Recommendations go to school board

Posted: January 23, 2007 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Members of the District 7 Board of Education have three weeks to decide if they will vote to place a referendum on the April 17 ballot .. [Full Article]

District to take case for schools to public

Posted: January 23, 2007 by The Alton Telegraph

The School Board will decide Feb. 12 if a $58.3 million referendum should be held in April, and officials will spend the next three weeks taking the case to the public... [Full Article]

District to Conduct Informational Meetings on Growth

Posted: January 19, 2007

The District 7 Board of Education and administration have scheduled informational meetings throughout the school district during January and February.  The purpose of the meeting is to address District 7 growth, planned structural changes to Worden, Hamel, Midway, Leclaire, and Glen Carbon schools and plans for two new elementary buildings. [More...]

Recommendation passed to board

Posted: January 19, 2007 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer

A Referendum that does not include a tax increase will be placed on the April 17th ballot if the District 7 Board of Education follows the recommendations approved by the Growth Committee Thursday...[Full Story]

School plans designed to ease space crunch

Posted: January 10, 2007 by the Belleville News-Democrat

Edwardsville School District 7 leaders are making plans to keep up with growth at the high school. Next year, as many as 625 Edwardsville High School students are expected to attend classes at the Lewis & Clark Community College's N.O. Nelson campus...[Full Article]

School panel postpones decision on growth

Posted: January 10, 2007 by the Alton Telegraph

It looks clear that something must be done to address the disproportionate elementary student population, but the Edwardsville School District does not want to come to a snap decision ...[Full Article]

Facilities' and Finance Committees' Report to the Board

Posted: January 9, 2007

As District 7 begins the 2007 calendar year, its challenge remains three-fold: to implement a sustainable plan for addressing increasing elementary student enrollment; to insure that its facilities are capable of educating students with a long-term solution; and to accomplish the above with a minimal effect on the existing debt service tax rate... [Presentation] *To view presentation as a slide show click on Slide Show in bottom right hand corner.

An overview of updates to the Applied Technology Curriculum and Space Usage at the Nelson Complex in 2007-08

Posted: January 9, 2007

Across the country, vocational programs continue to undergo revision to keep pace with the rapidly changing workplace needs and increasing academic skills required by apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and trade schools...[Presentation] *To view presentation as a slide show click on Slide Show in bottom right hand corner.

Edwardsville Schools weigh new building plan

Posted: January 9, 2007 by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Voters could see a new, more ambitious school construction referendum this spring if the Edwardsville School Board approves a $58 million plan to relieve the city's crowded elementary schools.... [More]

School district considers bond use

Posted: January 9, 2007 by The Belleville News-Democrat

By refinancing existing bonds used to build the new high school, Edwardsville School District may have found a way to handle elementary school over-crowding without raising taxes.... [More]

Panels move on space plan

Posted: January 9, 2007 by The Alton Telegraph

A finance committee studying the possibility of Edwardsville school construction says the district could seek up to $58 million from voters without raising taxes... [More]

Referendum wouldn't include tax hike

Posted: January 9, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

District 7 will be able to submit a potential spring 2007 referendum that will not include a tax increase, according to study results presented by the Facilities and Finance committees Monday.... [More]

District 7 exploring growth options

Posted: January 3, 2007 by Edwardsville Intelligencer

District 7 continues to explore ways to address its on-going issue of providing space for a growing student population. [More]

Growing pains Edwardsville School District plans for more students

Posted: January 3, 2007 by The Telegraph

People are finding Edwardsville and Glen Carbon to be ideal destinations to raise a family, but the rapid growth is crowding elementary schools, forcing teachers to use locker rooms, stages and even basement space as classrooms. [More]

2006

District 7 Finance Committee Studies Financing Options for a Possible Spring 2007 Referendum and Other Health/Life Safety Improvements

Posted: December 19, 2006

The Finance Committee consisting of Jill Bertels, Monica Laurent and Greg Roosevelt has spent an enormous amount of time working with Superintendent Ed Hightower, David Courtney...[More]

2006 Tax Levy to be Reduced by Approximately $.05

Posted: December 19, 2006

The Finance Committee consisting of Jill Bertels, Monica Laurent and Greg Roosevelt met on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. to review the 2006 Tax Levy...[More]

Board Approves Security Officers for Elementary Buildings

Posted: December 19, 2006

The Board of Education approved the employment of security officers for each of the eight elementary schools in the District at its regular meeting tonight. Security monitors are already in place at Edwardsville High School and Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools.  [More] · [Parent Letter]

Facilities Committee Reviews District 7 Scope of Proposed Work for 2007

Posted: December 19, 2006

The Facilities Committee consisting of Saundra Hudson, Bob Perica, and Jill Bertels met on Friday, December 8, 2006.  The Facilities Committee authorized the administration and Woolpert to move forward in finalizing bid specifications for window replacement at Columbus Elementary School...  [More]

Superintendent Reflects on 2006 Goals and Previews 2007 Goals for the New Year

Posted: December 19, 2006

As we close this first semester and approach the holiday season, we have many reasons for which to be thankful. The approximately 7,500 students, over 900 employees and I wish to thank the Board of Education, parents, and community for the support you continue to provide...[More]

December 2006 Connections Newsletter

Posted: December 18, 2006

Newsletter serving the Communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Hamel, Worden, Midway, Moro, Dorsey, and Prairietown. [Newsletter]

Proposed New Courses and Course Revisions for Edwardsville High School 2007-2008

Posted: November 29, 2006

Students at Edwardsville High School will begin registration for 2007-2008 courses in January. In preparation for the process, the following new courses and course revisions are presented for consideration ... [Presentation]

Update on District 7 Safety Initiatives

Posted: November 13, 2006

Update to the District 7 Board of Education on three separate District 7 security initiatives: Initiative #1 School Security Officers, Initiative # 2 Electronic Access Control and Electronic Time and Attendance Management Systems, and Initiative # 3 Security Cameras and Monitors...[Presentation]

Edwardsville Schools' Population Keeps Rising

Posted: November 20, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat

Less than a year after a $45.8 million referendum was voted down in the Edwardsville School District, school leaders continue to seek a solution to alleviate overcrowding at the elementary level... [Full Story]

District 7 May Adjust Growth Timeline

Posted: November 14, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer

District 7 Board of Education President Jim Speciale recommended Monday that the Growth Committee take a look at its previous recommendations and alter the scope of its plan....[Full Story]

Food Service Department Automated Point-of-Sale System

Posted: November 13, 2006

District 7 currently manages cafeteria operations, including free and reduced applicant processing and daily sale, as a manual system. Sales activity is recorded in a two-step process, one on paper at each individual building and then another through data entry at the central office. An automated Point-of-Sale system will condense this activity into a one-step process, thereby reducing the opportunity for entry mistakes...[Presentation]

Edwardsville School Receives Local Funding

Posted: November 13, 2006 by the Belleville News-Democrat

A nonprofit organization known for its support of the Edwardsville school district has made a donation of $65,000 for upgrades to the high school's softball complex and a new gymnasium scoreboard...[Full Story]
 

President Jim Speciale's Comments on Behalf of the Board of Education to the Growth Committee

Posted: November 13, 2006
When the referendum to construct two elementary schools failed last spring, the Board and administration surveyed District 7 parents as to how to address the space shortage that exists in our schools. The data were compiled and the Growth Committee began a study to determine alternatives to the District’s original plan.....[Continued]


Food Service Department Automated Point-of-Sale System

Posted: November 13, 2006
District 7 currently manages cafeteria operations, including free and reduced applicant processing and daily sale, as a manual system. Sales activity is recorded in a two-step process, one on paper at each individual building and then another through data entry at the central office. An automated Point-of-Sale system will condense this activity into a one-step process, thereby reducing the opportunity for entry mistakes...[Presentation]

Tax Levy Review and Preliminary Levy Discussion

Posted: November 13, 2006
Presentation to the District 7 Board of Education regarding a review of the history of Tax Levy Review and a Preliminary Levy Discussion...[Presentation]

Edwardsville school receives local funding

Posted: November 13, 2006 by the Belleville News-Democrat
A nonprofit organization known for its support of the Edwardsville school district has made a donation of $65,000 for upgrades to the high school's softball complex and a new gymnasium scoreboard...[Full Story]

School Safety Officer Position

Posted: October 23, 2006
It is recommended that the Board consider hiring School Safety Officers to improve school safety and security. The Officers will work with the building administrators, SRO Officers, and other school employees to insure that access to buildings is limited to authorized individuals...[Presentation]

District Plans for power rate increase

Posted: October 24, 2006 by the Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 will soon seek bids from alternative electrical suppliers to determine if the prices will be cheaper than the Basic Generation Service Rate recently reported following a reverse auction by the state...[Full Story]

Internet safety workshop planned

Posted: October 24, 2006 by the Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 will present an Internet safety workshop Thursday entitled "Where in Cyber-Space is Your Child." The workshop, which is open to parents of students kindergarten through 12th grade, will be conducted from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m in the Edwardsville High School Media Center....[Full Story]

Safety officers to join school staffs

Posted: October 26, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 officials hope to have school safety officers in place at all elementary schools by the beginning of December. According to Superintendent Ed Hightower, the officers will work with the building administrators, School Resource Officers (SROs), and other school employees to insure that access to buildings is limited to authorized individuals....[Full Story]

Workshop aims to help parents protect kids online

Posted: October 26, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat
Edwardsville District 7 leaders are hosting an Internet safety workshop tonight to educate parents on the dangers of cyberspace. The free workshop, "Where in Cyber-Space is Your Child?" is for parents of K-12 students and will be held at 6:30-8 p.m. in the Edwardsville High School Media Center.....[Full Story]

Sports Facility Improvements Project

Posted: October 23, 2006
Presentation to the Board on Monday, October 23, 2006, regarding proposed improvements to sports facilities including gym scoring facility improvements, proposed Tiger Softball field improvements, proposed Tiger Field Hockey improvements, and Football stadium...[Presentation]

Softball Complex Project Presentation

Posted: October 23, 2006
Presentation to the Board on Monday, October 23, 2006, regarding proposed improvements to the Varsity Softball field...[Presentation]

School Safety: A Status Report

Posted: October 11, 2006
We would like to reassure students, parents, and community members that we are working closely with all local law enforcement and first responders to ensure that we are providing a safe learning environment for our students and staff...[Presentation]

Letter to Parents Regarding School Safety

Posted: October 11, 2006
While school safety has always been a top priority in District 7, the recent violence that has erupted across the country has heightened everyone’s awareness to the potential of school violence.... [Letter]

Preliminary Results of 2006 ISAT Scores

Posted: October 11, 2006
The District has conducted an analysis of the preliminary reports to determine how students performed on the assessments. This report contains the information compiled from the initial score reports....[Presentation]

District 7 Students Show Strong Performance on State Assessment

Posted: October 11, 2006
District 7 recently received a preliminary report of students’ Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) for 2006. Final results have not yet been released by the Illinois State Board of Education due to delays related to the new testing contractor and the implementation of the new Student Information System....[Press Release]


EHS senior earns semifinalist honors

Posted: October 16, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville High School Senior Jamal Collier was recently named a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Competition. The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Students may enter the program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test....[Full Story]

Tigers and a Trophy

Posted: October 16, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer.  Photo by Marci Winters-McLaughlin
Members of the Edwardsville Tiger girls' golf team show off the third-place trophy they won Saturday at the girls state tournament.  In front are, from left, Caitlin Osborn and Hanlynn Cruthis.  In back are coach Tresa LaBoube, Taylor Brengard, Jessica Collins, Marissa Cook Courtney Seibert and assistant principal Todd Hayes.

District 7 students score well on ISAT

Posted: October 11, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 recently received a preliminary report of students' Illinois Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT) for 2006.  The Board of Education heard a presentation on the report Monday...[Full Story]

District 7 Board of Education Approves 2006-2007 Budget

Posted: September 27, 2006
The District has developed a balanced budget for the 2006-07 fiscal year; a budget that does not involve deficit spending. The District will not utilize working cash reserves. The District projects to end the 2006-07 fiscal year with over $7.0 million in working cash reserves; an increase of over $1.9 million during the past four years...[Presentation]

2005-2006 District 7 Audit Report

Posted: September 12, 2006
Presentation from September 11, 2006 Board Meeting. [Presentation]

District 7 Looks Back with Pride and Moves Forward with Excitement

Posted: September 12, 2006
Another new school year is upon us, and it is gratifying to witness the tremendous excitement that exists in all of our schools....[Presentation]

District 7's Goals for 2006-2007

Posted: September 12, 2006
Presentation from September 11, 2006 Board Meeting, discussing the 12 goals of the 2006-2007 school year. [Presentation]

Four EHS Seniors Recognized

Posted: September 15, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Four Edwardsville High School seniors have been selected as semifinalists in the 52nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.  Seniors Ann Johnson, Mark Council, Brad Denby and Blake Stevens are among 16,000 seniors nationwide who now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards...[Full Story]

 

District 7 looking forward, backward

Posted: September 8, 2006 in The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Another new school year is upon us, and it is gratifying to witness the tremendous excitement that exists in all of our schools. I have visited and talked to teachers and students throughout the district...[Full Story]

 

Special Announcement

Posted: September 6, 2006
Beginning this Friday, September 8, 2006, there will be a change in the procedures for students being dropped off and picked up at the Sports Complex for Edwardsville High School football games. 

All drop-offs and pickups will take place in the teachers’ parking lot in the front of the high school (east).
  Students will then use the pedestrian underpass to proceed to and return from the football game.  No drop-offs and pickups will be allowed at the Sports Complex.

To ensure that all students are safe during and after the football game, we encourage parents to pick up their children in the teachers’ parking lot shortly after the game.  Last Friday night, some students were waiting in excess of 30 – 40 minutes.  Thank you in advance for following these safety procedures.

Edwardsville sets the bar high again

Posted: September 7, 2006 by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Edwardsville girls golf team has been on a three-year fun run. They placed third at the Illinois state tournament in 2003, won the whole shebang in 2004 and settled for sixth last year.... [Full Story]

Schools continue growth trend

Posted: August 29, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat
With less than a week into the start of the 2006-07 school year, the Edwardsville School District has enrolled its largest kindergarten class at 505 students... [Full Story]

Illinois Class of 2006 improves math, drops verbal SAT scores

Posted: August 30, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat
Illinois high school students got mixed results this year on the SAT college entrance exam, but state officials applauded higher participation from Hispanic and black students. [Full Story]

District 7 sees ACT scores rise

Posted: August 18, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 officials announced the results of its ACT profile report Thursday. According to the report, the Edwardsville High School graduating class of 2006 composite scores exceeded both the state and national averages... [Full Story]

Special Education a year-round task

Posted: August 9, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
When the 2006-07 school year begins, the District 7 Office of Student Services and Special Education will be prepared to accommodate its more than 1,200 special needs students. [Full Story]

Revised Code of Conduct

Posted: July 26, 2006
The Board of Education adopted a revised Code of Conduct for Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, Board Policy #532, at its regular board meeting on July 17, 2006. The revised Code of Conduct automatically covers any and all students in grades 6-12 who participate in athletics and/or extracurricular activities.

Coaches and/or activity sponsors may continue to require students and parents to sign the document; however, signatures are not required to enforce the Code of Conduct on any and/or all participants in grade 6-12 athletics and/or extracurricular activities.  See Code of Conduct for specific languag

2006-2007 District Calendar

Posted: June 30, 2006
The 2006-2007 district calendar has been approved.  It can be viewed by clicking here.

June 2006 Connections Newsletter

Posted: June 30, 2006
Newsletter serving the Communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Hamel, Worden, Midway, Moro, Dorsey, and Prairietown. Articles cover EHS Pedestrian Underpass; Superintendent's Column; Financial Update; Site Selection Process; EGHM Foundation; EHS Athletics; EHS Graduation; Spanish Curriculum; and Summer School....[Full Story]

District 7 applauds Pattons

Posted: June 21, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville residents Harold and Mary Sue Patton were recognized by the District 7 Board of Education Monday for their recent donation of Automated External Defibrillators (AED's)....[Full Story]

EHS Ends Outstanding Year

Posted: June 20, 2006
The EHS Math team had another fantastic year, winning awards in the Southwestern Conference, Regionals, and State Competition.  Students also represented Edwardsville High School in the WYSE (World Youth in Science and Engineering) Academic Competition and won the Regional and Sectional, and as a team, placed in the top 10 in the State of Illinois...[Presentation]

Edwardsville School District Receives Grant for Underpass

Posted: June 5, 2006
 District 7 received notification that it has received an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant to install a pedestrian underpass at
Edwardsville High School. This $384,000 federal grant, approved by the State of Illinois, will pay 80% of the $480,000 project cost...[Press Release]

Edwardsville High School Pedestrian Underpass Presentation

Posted: June 5, 2006
The Pedestrian Underpass will provide students and citizens with safe, direct access across Center Grove Road and will be constructed with security cameras, lighting, and emergency call stations...[Presentation]

Proposed Policy: Physical Fitness Medical Emergency Preparedness

Posted: May 22, 2006
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed HB 4232 into law; it requires schools to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) in all indoor physical fitness facilities... [Presentation]

District 7 to Implement Elementary, Middle School Spanish

Posted: May 22, 2006
The District Board of Education Curriculum Committee heard a presentation from the administration providing them with a status report on District 7's Three-Year Curriculum Plan. The plan was presented later to the full board and the community at the regularly scheduled board meeting tonight.... [Press Release]

Edwardsville 3rd graders to get Spanish lessons

Posted: May 23, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat
As part of the Edwardsville School District's three-year curriculum plan, students in grades 3-8 will begin taking Spanish classes in the 2006-07 school year. "We have created excellent educational opportunities for our students," school board member Monica Laurent said Monday at the Board of Education meeting.... [Full Story]

Edwardsville extends Spanish course to elementary grades

Posted: May 23, 2006 by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Estas listo para aprender espanol?
Edwardsville elementary and middle school students better be ready to answer, "Si," they are ready to learn Spanish, after district administrators decided to include foreign language instruction in their regular school day.... [Full Story]

Si Señor, students will learn Spanish

Posted: May 23, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Beginning next fall, District 7 will offer Spanish language instruction to all students in grades third through eighth. The addition of Spanish instruction is part of the district's three-year curriculum plan.... [Full Story]

One last lesson

Posted: May 24, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Team 62, 63, and 64 from Lincoln Middle School spent their last day of school at Township Park playing outdoor games and having picnic lunches. Pictured from left: sixth graders Sarah Pierce, Shannon Patton, Bridget Followell and Courtney Lybarger practiced their hula skills. Wednesday was the last day of school for District 7 schools.

Three-Year Curriculum Plan Update

Posted: May 22, 2006
A Three-Year Curriculum Plan was approved at the February 14, 2006, Board of Education meeting.  The purpose of the three-year plan is to provide a blueprint for continuous modification and improvements in the areas of academics, professional growth, and technology.... [Presentation]

Proposed Revisions to the District 7 Handbook

Posted: May 22, 2006
Each year, a committee reviews the current District 7 Handbook to determine if there are areas that need to be updated, revised, or deleted.  In addition, the Citizens Advisory Committee was provided a draft of the revisions for their review and comment.  The 2006-2007 handbook will contain new information required by federal laws and modifications.... [Presentation]

District Recognizes Citizen's Contributions

Posted: May 22, 2006
The District 7 Board of Education recognized three citizens tonight for their outstanding contributions to District 7 students: Al Wentz and Jenece Brown of the Greater Edwardsville Area Foundation and Mark Shashek of the Citizens Advisory Committee.... [Press Release]

Numbers add up for EHS Math Team

Posted: May 18, 2006 by the Edwardsville Intelligencer
The Edwardsville High School Math Team finished the 2005-06 school year on a high note.  This year's math team consisted of seniors Luke Firsching, Rachel Green, Kameron Kizzire, Kate Lin, Richard Moy, Matt Strope and Brandon Humphrey; juniors Trent Cameron, Mark Council, Brad Denby, Lana Hompluem, Ann Johnson, Errol Kutan, Mike Strope, Tania Tomanova and JC Wetzel; sophomores Clay Dickemann, Andrew Kieffer, Sam Moy, Zach Nahlik, Anna Schuh and Lauren Svoboda and freshmen Derek Burge-Beckley, Jordan Halfman, Alex Litzau, Yanyi Luo, Michael Lynch, Leo Murphy and Mark Raney....[Full Story]


District names Special Education Coordinator, Columbus Principal

Posted: May 8, 2006
The District 7 Board of Education named Beth Crumbacher, current principal of Columbus School, as Special Education Coordinator beginning July, 1, 2006, at its regular board meeting tonight. Tamara Sunkett, currently assistant principal at Liberty Middle School, was named principal at Columbus Elementary to replace Crumbacher....[Press Release]


Different Strokes

Posted: May 3, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Students at Leclaire Elementary got to spend the day exploring the different outlets of the fine arts, during the annual fine arts day conducted Tuesday. Different classrooms were dedicated to arts and crafts, dance, theater, story telling, and music. Seen here, young artists in Ms. May's room painted a homage on a recycled desk to Jacob Lawrence, a painter in the 1920s and 30s who focused on painting series' depicting the acts of everyday life, seen here as a family seated having dinner.


Liberty students go to jail for D.A.R.E

Posted: May 1, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Liberty Middle School students did some time behind bars Friday night.  Edwardsville Police and D.A.R.E. Officers sponsored the annual Jail-and-Bail Friday at Liberty Middle School....[Full Story]


Kindergarteners learn common cents

Posted: April 28, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Leclaire Elementary School students in Cindy Wyatt's kindergarten class proved it's never to early to learn about financial responsibility. Through the Common Cents program, sponsored by State Farm Insurance, the students learned to distinguish between a want and a need...[Full Story]


Glen Carbon students tap the hero within

Posted: April 7, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat
The students at Glen Carbon Elementary were heroes for the day Thursday as part of the school's annual fine arts day.  Their entire day was devoted to enjoying the arts, including painting, movement, drama, storytelling and crafts....[Full Story]


Bonus Banana

Posted: April 7, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intellifencer
As a culminating activity for their study of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the fifth grade classes at Worden Elementary hosted an International Market Day. Each group chose a country to learn about and designed a display board to educate fourth graders about each country studied. Brooke Bensa, second from left, hands a fourth grade student a banana, one of the common fruits grown in Central African Republic, for getting a quiz question right about the country. Aimee Sitton, furthest left, and Whitney Welch, at right of the display board, were also in the group


System gives parents access to records

Posted: March 14, 2006 by The Edwardsville Journal
Parents with children in the Edwardsville School District can now have nearly instant access to their son or daughter's classroom records, thanks to an online software system dubbed "Tiger View."...[Full Story]


District 7 awards banquet

Posted: March 20,2006
The District 7 Awards Banquet is Thursday, April 6th in the Commons at EHS.  Dinner is at 6:30 followed by the program at 7:15 p.m.  Cost of the tickets are $10.00 each.  Please see your building secretary by March 24th to purchase tickets.


Running out of room

Posted: March 08, 2006 by The Edwardsville Journal
Locker rooms, stages and storage areas all serve as elementary school classrooms in the Edwardsville School District, where continued growth has forced administrators to think outside the box...[Page 1] [Page 2]


Liberty Model UN team wins contest

Posted: March 11, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
The Liberty Middle School Model United Nations team won Outstanding Delegation at the TRI-MUN XIV competition conducted March 1 and 2 at the Gateway Convention Center...[Full Story]


It's a twister

Posted: March 9, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Amy Davenport, teacher at Hamel Elementary School, swirls a bottle containing water to create the effect of a cyclone to an audience of eager first graders. The ever-popular "Twister" experiment, conducted by Dillon Restaff, proposed to discover how an object reacted in a whirlpool simulation, would it sink or float? Kindergarten through third grade students created science experiments for the Hamel Learning Fair and then showcased them to the school this week.


Registration for Kindergarten set

Posted: March 7, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 has scheduled spring kindergarten registration for Wednesday, March 15 at Hamel, Midway, Nelson, Glen Carbon and Leclaire Elementary Schools. Registration will run from noon to 7:30 p.m... [Full Story]


Fundraiser leads student to award

Posted: March 6, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Liberty Middle School eighth grader Alexander Key has been chosen as one of the recipients in this year's PruKids Volunteer Awards program... [Full Story]


Two Edwardsville girls bound for Carnegie Hall stage

Posted: March 6, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Two Edwardsville girls have learned that the way to get to Carnegie Hall really is to practice -- practice -- practice. Kelsey Faust, daughter of Fred and Cherie Faust, and Grace Harvey, daughter of Carol Gerdt and John Harvey, have been selected to travel with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra to perform in the St. Louis Children's Choir at an April 1 concert in Carnegie Hall in New York City... [Full Story]


LMS sending GEMS to conference

Posted: March 2, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
An annual conference that encourages girls to pursue careers in math and science will be led by a prominent director at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center.... [Full Story]


N.O. Nelson campus project rolls forward

Posted: March 1, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman updated the District 7 Board of Education on the progress of the N.O. Nelson campus Monday... [Full Story]


EHS Math Team wins regional

Posted: February 24, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
The Edwardsville High School Math team recently took first place overall at the Regional Math Competition... [Full Story]


District 7 renames EHS gym

Posted: February 24, 2006
On Friday, February 17, the Edwardsville School District and community celebrated one of the most memorable events in Edwardsville High School's sport history... [Press Release]


Young authors honored for their participation

Posted: February 21, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Nelson Elementary School honored students who participated in the Young Authors Program with a special tea Monday. This year 86 students from Nelson participated in Young Authors...[Full Story]


Gym A gets a name

Posted: February 18, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
It was a night of celebration for the Edwardsville community.  A night of friendship, fellowship, and remembrance.  It was also a night when Gym A finally got a name. The District 7 community honored the 1956 Edwardsville Tiger basketball and cheerleading teams Friday night before the current Tigers played against rival East St. Louis.... [Full Story]


Math teams score calculating victories

Posted: February 14, 2006 by The Belleville News-Democrat
Two middle schools winning top honors in the regional math competition plus two proud math sponsors equals one successful math program.  For the past 13 years, Edwardsville District 7 has placed among the top three teams regionally in MathCounts, a national math coaching and competition program for middle school students... [Full Story]


Getting tough on bullying

Posted: February 8, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 is offering a three-part series of parent workshops on childhood bullying and victimization.  The workshops were developed by and will be presented by a team of District 7 staff members that include school psychologists, school social workers, parent educators, and administrators... [Full Story]


Last night donates funds to District 7

Posted: January 26, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
The Glen-Ed Last Night committee presented the District 7 Board of Education with $5,000 Monday.... [Full Story]


Three Year Curriculum Outlook

Posted: December 21, 2005
This presentation is the first of a two-part series highlighting curriculum and technology initiatives planned for the next three years. [Presentation]


Technology in District 7

Posted: January 10, 2006
This presentation is the second part of a two-part series highlighting curriculum and technology initiatives planned for the next three years.  [Presentation]


Woodland Wonders

Posted: January 18, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Woodland Elementary School has conducted its Geography Bee and Spelling Bee and announced the winners...  [Full Story]


Middle Schools honor winners of annual spelling bee

Posted: January 14-15, 2006 by the Edwardsville Intelligencer
Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools awarded their top spellers Friday as each school conducted its annual spelling bee...  [Full Story]


Governors' Parkway part of plan

Posted: January 24, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Monday stumped for his $3.2 billion capital bill that includes $14 million to complete the third phase of Governor's Parkway...  [Full Story]


School news just for parents

Posted: January 11, 2006 by the Belleville News-Democrat
No more hiding bad grades.  No more claiming there's no homework.  No more saying nothing happened at school today....  [Page 1] [Page 2]


2005

Special Guest

Posted: January 10, 2006 by the Edwardsville Intelligencer
United States Congressman John Shimkus visited with approximately 300 Liberty Middle School seventh graders on Monday to discuss the role of a Congressman.


Everyday math multiples in schools

Posted: January 4, 2006 by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
You buy a clock that costs $78. You pay with a $100 bill. How much is your change?
The group of second-graders presented with this problem last month at Leclaire Elementary School in Edwardsville didn't immediately grab their pencils and subtract 78 from 100... [Full Story]


Edwardsville District 7 website earns recognition

Posted: December 23, 2005 by Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 has been selected to receive the American Association of Webmasters Silver Award.  The Web site was recognized for its clean design and layout, with quality content and information for visitors... [Full Story]


Nature site may be revived

Posted: December 31, 2005 by the Belleville News-Democrat
Edwardsville School District 7 leaders are working to reinstate the Watershed Nature Center educational program through a joint partnership... [Full Story]


Inclement Weather Determination

Posted: December 21, 2005
This presentation explains the procedures and decision making process regarding the cancellation or early dismissal of school. [Presentation]


District 7 board approves 2005 tax levy

Posted: December 21, 2005 by Edwardsville Intelligencer
The District 7 Board of Education approved and signed the "Certificate of Tax Levy" and Resolution for Tax Levy" Monday... [Full Story]


What determines a snow day?

Posted: December 21, 2005 by Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 Superintendent Ed Hightower presented an overview Monday on how district officials determine to close or dismiss school early in the event of inclement weather... [Full Story]


Students take a crack at solving "whodunit"

Posted: December 16, 2005 by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Did the mysterious man in the blue truck do it? The cleaning lady? Or was it the live-in grandson? Edwardsville High students will solve their own murder mystery today... [Full Story]


Middle schoolers play Santa Claus

Posted: December 15, 2005 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Liberty and Lincoln Middle School students delivered more than 1,500 toys to area organizations Wednesday.  [Full Story]


Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools Sponsor Toy Drive for Needy Children

Posted: December 14, 2005
Lincoln and Liberty Middle School students have just completed a very successful toy drive.  The event was sponsored by Prevention Counselor Jerry Curran and the Friends In Touch (FIT) Club.  [Full Story] [Press Release]


Plan aims at boosting student learning

Posted: December 6, 2005 by The Alton Telegraph
Officials with the Edwardsville School District are working on a new 3-year curriculum plan aimed at increasing student academic achievement.  The news comes just months after the district made a clean sweep of the latest round of standardized tests...   [Full Story]


Second phase of N.O. Nelson Campus nears opening

Posted: December 7, 2005 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Lewis and Clark Community College will open the second phase of the Edwardsville N.O. Nelson Campus this January...   [Full Story]


Board to recognize three District 7 National Board Certified Teachers

Posted: November 29, 2005
Three District 7 teachers recently received notification that they completed all requirements for National Board Certification. Becky Beal and Rebecca Holle of Edwardsville High School and Carol Wagoner of LeClaire Elementary will be recognized at the District’s regular board meeting on December 20.  [Press Release]


District 7 Offers Parent Workshop Opportunities

Posted: October 19, 2005
The schedule contains a list of meeting topics, times and dates, locations, and intended audiences for a wide array of informational topics.  Sessions are designed to provide parenting assistance and to provide resources related to the academic, social, and emotional development of their children.  All workshops offered are free of charge.  Parent workshop schedule


District 7 expecting balanced budget

Posted: November 20, 2005 by Belleville News-Democrat
Despite a one time cost of $800,000 for about 17 teachers choosing early retirement next year, Edwardsville School District officials still expect to come out with a balanced budget.  [Full Story]


District 7 schools are head of the class

Posted: November 8, 2005 by Belleville News-Democrat
The report cards are in for Madison County, and Edwardsville District 7 tops the list of high-scoring students.  [Full Story] [Growth Page]


Residents gather for school update

Posted: November 8, 2005 by Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 residents filled the Liberty Middle School auditorium Monday to receive information on the district's plan for addressing growth.  [Full Story] [Growth Page]


District 7 may float single referendum for building 2 schools, improvements

Posted: November 8, 2005 by Belleville News-Democrat
The voters in the Edwardsville School District 7 may only be asked to approve one building referendum on the March ballot to build two elementary schools and for other school improvements.  [Full Story] [Growth Page]


No elementary space goes unfilled

Posted: November 7, 2005 by Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville District 7 and crowded schools -- the two have been inseparable the last decade. Growth Committees, referenda, construction grants and the lot have been with us so long that they no longer qualify as hot topics.  [Full Story] [Growth Page]


District 7 schools are head of the class

Posted: November 8, 2005 by Belleville News-Democrat
The report cards are in for Madison County, and Edwardsville District 7 tops the list of high-scoring students.  [Full Story] [Growth Page]


Ken Wheat to receive Excellence in Teaching Award

Posted: November 15, 2005

District 7 Board of Education recognized EHS science teacher Ken Wheat for his recent Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award...   Read More


Students, Employees Present Relief Funds to Red Cross

Posted: September 30, 2005

District 7 student and employee representatives presented a check for $35,052.60 to the American Red Cross today for its Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Operation. The presentation took place at Edwardsville High School at 10 a.m. The District set a goal of collecting $15,000 when the fundraiser began on September 6.   Read More


Reading, writing and citizenship

Posted: September 23, 2005 by Intelligencer
Fourth grade students at Worden Elementary School took time out to spread a little kindness Thursday.   [Full Story]


Up close with the U.S. Constitution

Posted: September 22, 2005 by Intelligencer
When the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) notified District 7 last week that Edwardsville High School achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), the last piece of the puzzle fit into place.  [Full Story]


District 7 schools sweep through AYP

Posted: September 9, 2005 by Intelligencer
When the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) notified District 7 last week that Edwardsville High School achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), the last piece of the puzzle fit into place.  [Full Story]


Enrollment up again in Edwardsville schools

Posted: September 9, 2005 by Belleville News Democrat
With about 300 new students this year, the Edwardsville School District continues to grow.  "We estimated it properly," Edwardsville Superintendent Ed Hightower said Monday at the Board of Education meeting. "We were accurate in our numbers, which was why the district hired 22 new teachers before the start of the school year."
[Full Story]


Middle school concept aims to make education more personable

Posted: August 4, 2005 by Intelligencer
District 7 adopted the middle school concept in 1997 as part of the Three Point Plan in a conscious decision to move away from the traditional, often impersonal, junior high school. "Junior" high is just what its name implies, younger students moving through the day with a traditional high school schedule, different teachers and different students in every class.  [Full Story]


Report shows jump in student test scores

Posted: July 26, 2005 by Intelligencer
District 7 recently received a preliminary report of students' Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) and Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) scores for 2005. The report shows an increase in test scores at all tested grade levels. Superintendent Ed Hightower said he credits the Board of Education for setting high expectations and providing the support necessary to achieve these expectations.   [Full Story]


Curriculum a factor in District 7's success

Posted: July 27, 2005 by Intelligencer
District 7 officials feel they have found the formula for student success. Superintendent Ed Hightower said he credits sound curriculum and high expectations for the district's achievements such as the recent increase in test scores. Hightower points out that in District 7 a solid, research-based curriculum is key to improving all students' learning and academic achievement, "a fact that is borne out by the district's recent release Illinois Standards Achievement Test Scores."  [Full Story]


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