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Welcome Back to School! 

Dear Edgemont Families, 

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer and are looking forward to another exciting year of learning, growth, and connection at Edgemont School. 

As we prepare to welcome students back, please note the following important information: 

School Office Reopening 

The school office will reopen on Wednesday, August 26 at 1:00 p.m. 

Teacher Communication 

Teachers will communicate classroom placement information to families by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27. We kindly ask that families do not contact the school office regarding class placements before this time, as staff are busy finalizing preparations for the start of the school year. 

First Day of School 

The first day of school is Monday, August 31. 

  • Teachers will meet students outside at 9:00 a.m. 
  • The school day officially begins at 9:15 a.m. 

Student Readiness 

On the first day, students should bring: 

  • A lunch 
  • A healthy snack 
  • A water bottle containing water only 
  • Indoor shoes 
  • Appropriate outdoor clothing 

Please note that students will be going outside for recess and outdoor activities even if it is raining, so please ensure they are dressed for the weather. 

Chalk the Walk

We hope to kick off the year with our annual Chalk the Walk tradition. Depending on their availability, some of our staff will be on hand to welcome families. With rain currently in the forecast, we will make a decision closer to the date and communicate any updates to families. We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to celebrating together if the weather cooperates! ☀️🎨🌧️ 

Classroom Assignments 

As in previous years, considerable planning and thought go into the development of class lists. To ensure the best learning environment for all students, we are unable to consider requests for classroom changes during the first two weeks of school. This allows us to thoughtfully assess any concerns within the broader context of the school rather than making individual changes on a piecemeal basis. 

Please note that the teacher your child is initially assigned may change during our start-up process as we continue working toward balanced classrooms that best meet the needs of all learners. We encourage you to prepare your child, and your family, for this possibility. 

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and partnership as we take the time to ensure every student is placed in the best possible learning environment. 

New Assistant Principal  

We are currently in the process of posting and interviewing candidates for our Assistant Principal position. In the meantime, Mrs. Hansen will be with us at the start of the school year to support our students, staff, and school community until the position is filled. We will keep families informed and share an update once our new Assistant Principal has been selected. 

We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back and begin a year filled with new learning, new friendships, and new opportunities. Thank you for being an important part of the Edgemont School community. 

As we strive "To Greater Heights," we look forward to partnering with you for a successful and rewarding school year. 

I am excited to see everyone next week! 

Lori Holford 
Principal 
Edgemont School