District News

District #7 has been chosen by First Student to pilot their new FirstView 1.0 app, making us the largest district to test this updated platform ahead of its official launch in the summer of 2025. 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, November 25, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly board meeting.

Hamel Elementary and Midway Elementary reading specialist Amy Ferguson has been selected as one of Emerson’s 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients.

68 EHS band, choir and orchestra students made the ILMEA D6 Festival by audition

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session. 

While student and staff safety has always been a top priority for District #7, the past two years have found us expanding the number of resources available to schools. 

All 13 of District #7’s schools received a COMMENDABLE designation by the State of Illinois.

EHS senior Justin Dial and Lincoln 8th grader Lylah Liebheit were selected as the District's Students of the Month for September and were honored at the October Board of Education monthly meeting.
 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, October 28, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly meeting.   

As wrestling season approaches, Lincoln Middle School coach Sam Mead is not only busy gearing up for the season but is once again organizing a coat drive.

EHS is thrilled to welcome 16 German students and their two teachers from our partner school in Calw, Germany.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session.  

New playground project to be complete in November.

Liberty earns second place finish at state

13 District #7 staff members participating in LETRS trainings along with several other Madison County educators.

Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders and Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education Dr. Steven Isoye made a visit to District #7.

Liberty advances to program's fourth state tournament.

Liberty earns third place finish at state.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly meeting.  

The Edwardsville High School Marching Tigers was extended a prestigious invitation – one that will put them on a global stage. 

Liberty softball advances to state tournament for third time in program history.

Liberty and Lincoln competed on the court, but teamed up for a worthy cause.

Later this fall, EHS Drama will present the powerful play Letters to Sala, which tells a moving story from the Holocaust. In preparation, the drama team partnered with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) to provide valuable insights into Jewish culture.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, September 9, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session. 

Marching Tigers bring home trophies from Metro East Marching Classic

This year, we’re excited to introduce a new opportunity for our fourth and fifth graders: the Elementary Chorus

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, August 26, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly board meeting.    

What began as a casual conversation about the painting of senior parking spots turned into a plan for an ambitious group of EHS students, who now hope it marks the start of a new tradition at their school.

The KMOV Surprise Squad paid a special visit to EHS special education teacher Heather Clausen, who goes above and beyond for her students.

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!Use the link below to view the 2024-25 Welcome Back video message from Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, August 12, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session.

Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton has announced that high school principal Dr. Steve Stuart is stepping down from that role, effective immediately, and will assume the position of executive director of the EGHM Foundation.   

Information for the 2024-25 school year available this week. 

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, July 29, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly board meeting.  

Herman Shaw's dedication to giving back has made a lasting impact on our community and District #7. As a founder of the historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation, Shaw and fellow alumni have been providing scholarships to deserving students and funding for a home-school liaison since 1986.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, June 24, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly board meeting.    

LSAF makes donation of $50,000 to fund full-time family school liaison position.

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly board meeting.  

 Senior Amulyla Girada and junior Josie Proctor will represent the student body on the Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year.

Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 has announced building leadership appointments in preparation for the 2024-25 school year.  

Congratulations to the EHS boys track and field team on winning the Illinois Class 3A state title!

Lincoln 8th grade girls are state runner-up in track and field. 

Congratulations to the Liberty girls and boys track teams on an impressive weekend at the Illinois Elementary School Association state track meet.

Congratulations to EHS sophomore Joi Story on winning the Illinois Class 3A state championship in the discus!