District News

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 has appointed Katie Bevis-O'Neal as director of human resources. With Bevis-O'Neal's move to Central Office, Laura Rogers, who is in her second year as principal at Glen Carbon Elementary, will move to the principal role at Albert Cassens. 

To say the 2025–26 school year was one to remember would be an understatement.

Edwardsville High School has been recognized with multiple nominations for the prestigious Ken Page Awards, celebrating excellence in high school musical theatre across the region

14 educators successfully completed LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training through the Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Support Project.

For EHS junior McKenna Lee, the recent trip to New York City with the EHS Choir became much more than a memorable experience. It turned into a life-changing moment when she was personally selected by renowned composer Eric Whitacre to perform a solo in his arrangement of “Hurt” during an April 13 performance at Carnegie Hall.

On Friday, April 17, District #7 had the pleasure of welcoming members of our community to our Senior Citizens Breakfast, creating a wonderful start to the day filled with connection, conversation, and celebration.

For families in District #7, a child’s first school experience often begins with a simple but meaningful step: a preschool developmental screening. 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, April 13, 2026, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session. 

Registration for the 2026-27 school year begins on April 13. 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, March 23, 2026, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly session. 

EHS junior Brooklyn Elliott is growing plants in a unique way this spring – without soil. 

School days at Glen Carbon Elementary start a little differently on Fridays.

Each March, students and staff across Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 take the plunge in a tradition that is not only fun, but one that also supports Special Olympics programs while promoting inclusion.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly meeting.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, February 9, 2026, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session. 

Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 has opened pre-registration for students who will be new to the district for the 2026–27 school year.

The 2026-27 school calendar has been approved by the Board of Education.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, February 2, 2026, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly session. This meeting was rescheduled from January 26 due to winter weather.  

 Woodland Elementary Assistant Principal Ali Hiller has been named the Illinois Principals Association Southwest Region Assistant Principal of the Year. 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session. 

Dr. Duncan has been serving as Acting Superintendent since September 25, 2025. 

Meet the principal and learn about kindergarten in District #7.

The Scott Credit Union Community Foundation has awarded four grants to District #7 schools, supporting projects across six schools as part of its With You Grants.

Message from Dr. Duncan as we prepare to move into 2026.

EHS Marching Tigers to perform in the 40th Anniversary London New Year's Day Parade, which will air on Nine PBS.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly session. 

Senior Josie Proctor and junior Claire Johnson attended the IASB Joint Annual Conference with other student board members from across the state. 

Dr. Duncan shares highlights from our six primary schools on the Illinois State Report Card.

A Thanksgiving message from Acting Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, November 24, 2025, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly session.  

Dr. Duncan shares highlights from our four intermediate schools on the Illinois State Report Card.

District #7's inclement weather plan, should winter weather impact daily school operations.

Dr. Duncan shares highlights from Liberty and Lincoln middle schools on the Illinois State Report Card.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session. 

Dr. Duncan shares highlights from EHS on the Illinois State Report Card.

Unified sports are one way District #7 promotes inclusion within the District. Unified sports means that students with and without disabilities play together on the same team.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly session. 

What to expect when the Illinois State Report Card is released on Thursday, October 30. 

Leclaire Elementary has been recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work school by Solution Tree, honoring its commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and student success. 

Dr. Duncan highlights the start of the school year, upcoming parent teacher conferences and Homecoming Week. 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session.