Edwards Elementary School

Edwards Elementary School extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading for over 128,400 minutes and raising over $3,000. Please note that your student's RAT Bucks will expire in their Read-A-Thon account if not used by Saturday, March 22nd. Also, there is still time for donations to be made. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year! Thanks again, Edwards Elementary School

Good Evening Thunderbird Families, I hope this message finds you well. As you prepare for the week ahead, please review our weekly newsletter updates: https://bit.ly/3FxozBP Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. See you tomorrow, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

Bus 204 (Mr. Clark) will not have a driver on Tuesday, March 11 for morning or afternoon.

Good Evening Thunderbird Families, I hope this message finds you enjoying the weekend! To prepare for the week ahead, please take time to view our weekly newsletter updates for important information: https://bit.ly/3Ffx98a Please let us know if you have any questions. See you tomorrow, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

Our students have read over 16,860 minutes and we'd love to have our donations match our minutes!!! You can support us by sharing your student's reading donation page and message with friends and family on Facebook. Use this link to https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/xclPyL/3 to register your child today.

🌟 Happy National School Social Worker Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication of our amazing school social worker, Mrs. Latrice Woodard who goes above and beyond to support our students, families, and staff. 💙 From providing emotional support to connecting families with resources, she plays a vital role in fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. Let’s take a moment to thank Mrs. Woodard for her hard work and unwavering commitment! Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show your appreciation! #SchoolSocialWorkerWeek #ThankYouSocialWorkers #StudentSuccess

Good evening Thunderbird Families, As we prepare for Read Across America Week this upcoming week, please review our weekly newsletter updates: https://bit.ly/41BlXeI Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to a great week! -Dr. Wilson, Principal

📣🏀🎉 Thunderbirds Fans! 🎉🏀📣 Get ready to show your school spirit! Make plans to support our Thunderbirds Basketball teams and Cheerleading squad as they hit the court! 🔥 🏀 Games start tomorrow! Don’t miss the action, the energy, and the excitement! Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud! 📣💙💛 #ThunderbirdPride #GameDay #GoThunderbirds

🌟 Thunderbird Hero of the Week 🌟 Each week, we recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students. This week's Thunderbird Hero was nominated for her dedication to ensuring her students have everything they need to succeed. She comes to work each day well-prepared, with a smile on her face, and brings over 20 years of experience to our Kindergarten team! Join us in celebrating Ms. Janice Gibbs for her hard work, positivity, and commitment to our school community. Thank you for all you do—we appreciate you! 💙💛 #ThunderbirdHero #TogetherWeSoar #ThankATeacher

Good evening Thunderbird Families, We are excited and ready for students to return to school tomorrow! Please review our weekly updates linked below: https://bit.ly/4kbz6lV Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. See you tomorrow, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

🌟 Thunderbird Hero of the Week! 🌟 Each week, we recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students. This past week's Thunderbird Hero was Mrs. DaCarla Wilson! 🎉 Mrs. Wilson was nominated for her passion and dedication to her students. Whether in the classroom or the hallway, she makes a lasting impact with her kindness and friendly spirit. Her warmth and commitment do not go unnoticed! 👏 Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for all you do! We appreciate you! 💙💛 #ThunderbirdHero #ThankYou #MakingADifference

We're very excited about our upcoming Read-A-Thon fundraiser and want to share an amazing opportunity for local businesses. If you own, manage, or know of a business that would like to support our school, consider becoming a Read-A-Thon sponsor. By becoming a sponsor, a business will gain exposure to thousands of individuals who are all passionate about supporting literacy and our community. Hurry, as there are only a limited number of digital and printed sponsorship spots available, including an exclusive Literacy Champion sponsorship. Reserve sponsorship spots today by visiting this website: https://www.read-a-thon.com/ads/options/63965 As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of our school community.

Due to inclement weather, all traditional Nash County Public Schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 21, 2025. Staff should follow telework procedures. All Innovative Schools, CITI High School and Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School, will operate on a remote learning schedule. Additionally, all evening activities, including after-school care and athletics, have been canceled. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. Please stay safe during this time. For real-time information, please click the following link: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

Good afternoon Thunderbird Families, To prepare for our upcoming remote learning days on Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th, please review the linked below expectations: https://bit.ly/411kuNr Please reach out if you have any questions. Stay safe, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

Good evening Thunderbirds, We are excited for a full week of school ahead! Please review our weekly newsletter updates for important information: https://bit.ly/4biUK41 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. See you tomorrow, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

🌟 February Multiplication SuperStars! 🌟 To motivate our 3rd-5th grade Thunderbirds to master their multiplication facts, students take on the Principal's Multiplication Challenge each month! 💪 They are given 100 facts and just 5 minutes to solve them with 90% accuracy or higher. Those who rise to the challenge earn a special prize and well-deserved recognition! 🏆🎉 🎉 Congratulations to our February Multiplication SuperStars! We are so proud of these math masters! Keep practicing, keep soaring, and let’s see who will join the SuperStar list next month! 🚀🔢💙💛 #MultiplicationSuperStars #ThunderbirdPride #TogetherWeSoar

Please join us in celebrating our 2025-26 Edwards Elementary Teacher Assistant of the Year—Mrs. Shelia Baker! 🎉👏 Mrs. Baker is a true Thunderbird hero, always going above and beyond to support our students and staff with dedication, kindness, and a big heart. Her hard work and commitment make a difference every day, and we are so grateful to have her on our team! Drop a comment below to congratulate Mrs. Baker and show her some love! 💙💛 #ThunderbirdPride #TogetherWeSoar #TAoftheYear

📢 A Heartfelt Thank You! 💙💛 We are incredibly grateful to the Beta Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for their generous donation of much-needed school supplies for our students! 🎒✏️📚 As we kick off the 2nd semester, these supplies will make a meaningful impact in ensuring our Thunderbirds have the tools they need to soar to success. Your kindness and support truly embody the spirit of service and community! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students! 💙💛 #TogetherWeSoar #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #ThunderbirdPride #SigmaGammaRho

Good evening Thunderbirds, Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I hope you are enjoying the weekend! Please take the time to review our weekly updates for important information: https://bit.ly/3Qey0rO Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions/concerns. Thank you, -Dr. Wilson, Principal

🌟 Spelling Bee Stars 🌟 A huge shoutout to Kamiyah Coley and Andre Rique for proudly representing our school at the district's spelling bee held last night at Word Tabernacle Church! 🐝 ✨ Special congratulations to Kamiyah Coley for an outstanding performance, making it all the way to Round 11 and finishing in the Top 5! Your hard work, determination, and love for words are truly inspiring. We’re so proud of both Kamiyah and Andre for their dedication and courage on the big stage. Keep up the amazing work! 📚🎉 #SpellingBeeSuccess #ProudSchoolVibes #Top5Champion