Just a reminder that there is a HS Football Meeting today at 6pm in Coach Long's room. Please join us in discussing our upcoming Football Season!
The 2024 yearbooks have arrived! If you preordered one, it's in the office waiting for you! You may also purchase one for $25 by stopping in during office hours. #24k #GoldStandard #TheMogul
Attention Moguls,
Coach Long is requesting a football meeting in his classroom on Monday, July 29th at 6pm. We are excited to have football back. Come join practice and bring a friend!!
Free sports physicals are available at Springs Hometown Healthcare Clinic in Hot Springs. You can schedule an appointment Monday-Friday, or walk-in on Saturdays 9-1. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 605-745-4128.
We are hiring! If you are interested in becoming part of the Mogul Team, please contact Amy Ferley. Call (605-662-7254), email (amy.ferley@k12.sd.us), or just stop by the office!
Free physical's.....What?!? I Just heard that the Bison Center in Hot Springs is doing FREE Sports physical's today until 4pm and also Tomorrow from 9am until 4pm. Please stop in the Moguls office and get forms. Make sure to have forms filled out prior to going to the Bison Center.
Good morning, Mogul Nation. Paperwork, including athletic physical and parent permission forms, are available in the front office. These forms are required by the first practice. H.S. Volleyball first practice: AUG. 15th. H.S. Football first practice: AUG. 8th.
Girls Volleyball camp will be held in the Mogul Dome on Wednesday and Thursday, July 10-11. Moguls, please join us! Wednesday, July 10: 1st-4th Grade: 10:30-11:30 5th-8th Grade: 1:00-4:00 Thursday, July 11: 5th-8th Grade: 9:30-11:30; 1:00-4:00 (Break: 11:30-1:00
Volleyball camp will be held in the Mogul Dome on Wednesday and Thursday, July 10-11.
Moguls, please join us!
Wednesday, July 10:
1st-4th Grade: 10:30-11:30
5th-8th Grade: 1:00-4:00
Thursday, July 11:
5th-8th Grade: 9:30-11:30; 1:00-4:00
(Break: 11:30-1:00)
Don't forget! We are less than 48 hours away from this event celebrating Cody Barker, and the weather here in Edgemont looks perfect for a walk/jog/run/bike ride! Go to the link below to register!
What a better way to celebrate the completion of our beautiful track than with a 5K honoring the man who started the whole project?
Please join us on Saturday, June 22, for the 5th annual Cody Barker Memorial 5K Run/Walk. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/45ppcvw6.
🎉🎤 **End of Year Celebration Alert!** 🎤🎉
We're thrilled to share the video from our primary students' end-of-year celebration! Don't miss their amazing singing performances. 🌟 Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/NdczuDwd3v8?feature=shared
Calling all basketball enthusiasts! 📣 Get ready to shoot some hoops at our 2024 basketball camp at Edgemont Gymnasium! 🏀 Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to improve your game and have a blast with fellow athletes. See you there on May 31st!
Today, we were able to celebrate the birthday of Brian Peters. Brian is our head custodian. Our custodial staff does a lot of things to keep our school running. We really appreciate them!
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: Addison Neville** 🎓
We continue our hourly celebration of our amazing seniors and take a moment to appreciate some standout memories from the school year.
**Senior Spotlight #8: Addison Neville**
Addison Neville has combined her passion for vehicles with her senior project, focusing on her pickup truck. With extensive experience in restoring older vehicles, Addison set her sights on enhancing her pickup by crafting a custom headache rack. She embarked on learning how to weld and researched various designs that would best suit her needs. After meticulous planning and preparation, Addison selected the perfect metal, drafted her design, and mastered the basics of welding. The final product—a beautifully crafted headache rack—now adorns her pickup, showcasing her skill and dedication to automotive craftsmanship. Congratulations, Addison, on successfully completing such a challenging and rewarding project! 🚗🔧
🏫 **Throwback Highlight: Our Leaders** 🏫
This year, we want to shine a light on our incredible administrators, Superintendent Amy Ferley and Principal/Activity Director Barry Scott. Their leadership has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant and safe learning environment for all our students. We are profoundly grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they have on our educational community. Thank you, Superintendent Ferley and Principal Scott, for everything you do!
Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate our seniors and reflect on the enriching experiences that have shaped this school year!
#EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: Jason “JJ” Ostenson** 🎓
Our celebration of Edgemont's incredible seniors continues! Each hour, we spotlight another graduate’s unique achievements and take a moment to reflect on the memorable events of the school year.
**Senior Spotlight #9: Jason “JJ” Ostenson**
JJ Ostenson chose to dive into the world of film for his senior project, embracing his passion for Theater Arts. JJ wrote, directed, and edited a short film, learning the ropes of the filmmaking process. He recruited actors from our school, directing them with a vision to create a film akin to those produced in the industry. After the filming wrapped up, JJ meticulously edited the footage to premiere the final product to an audience of friends and family. His dedication to exploring the art of cinema is just the beginning of what promises to be a vibrant career in Theater Arts. Congratulations, JJ, on your outstanding achievement! 🎬🎥
📚 **Throwback Highlight: Career Fair** 📚
This year's Career Fair was another highlight worth mentioning. We hosted a variety of speakers who shared their knowledge and expertise on a wide range of job opportunities. This event is a cornerstone of our commitment to preparing students for the workforce, offering them insights and connections that will aid in their future careers. We're proud to facilitate such important learning experiences for our students.
Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate our seniors and reflect on the enriching events that have shaped this wonderful school year!
#EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: Brendan Nelson** 🎓
Our senior celebration continues, showcasing the unique projects and accomplishments of our graduates. Join us as we spotlight Brendan Nelson and reflect on another memorable aspect of our school year.
**Senior Spotlight #7: Brendan Nelson**
For his Senior Project, Brendan Nelson embraced the rich heritage of the American West by crafting buffalo woolly chaps and writing a research paper on the history of the American Bison. Under the guidance of Wade Printz, an esteemed Edgemont Alumni, Brendan learned the art of leatherworking, channeling his dedication and creativity into each stitch of his woolly chaps. Brendan's favorite part of the project was the deep sense of fulfillment he felt from creating something both beautiful and meaningful. Well done, Brendan, on your exceptional craftsmanship and contribution to preserving our history! 🦬👖
🎶 **Throwback Highlight: Music Programs** 🎶
This year, our school's music scene was more vibrant than ever, thanks to our fantastic band and choir programs led by Director Suzanne Hollenbeck. From captivating concerts to dynamic performances, our music students have truly made us proud. These events not only showcased their talent but also brought our community together in celebration of their hard work and dedication. We are indeed fortunate to have such an amazing music program at Edgemont!
Stay tuned for more senior spotlights and throwback highlights as we continue to celebrate the achievements of our students!
#EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: Mckenna Alexander** 🎓 As we countdown to graduation, join us in celebrating each of our ten outstanding seniors! 🌟 Every hour today, we'll spotlight a different graduate and a memorable event from this past school year. **Senior Spotlight #1: Mckenna Alexander** Mckenna has truly set the bar high! For her senior project, she achieved her CNA licensure through the VA, demonstrating her dedication and passion for nursing. Mckenna isn't stopping here—she plans to continue her work in nursing and further her studies with the VA. Congratulations, Mckenna, on your amazing achievements! 👩⚕️💉 📚 **Throwback to Day One** 📚 We're also taking a moment to reflect on the fantastic year we've had at Edgemont School. It feels like just yesterday when we started the school year, and now we're wrapping it up. Here’s a throwback to our first day— a reminder of our journey and growth. We're so proud of the learning and accomplishments of all our students. Stay tuned as we celebrate more seniors and share more great memories! 🎉 Check out some of our favorite snapshots from the first day of school below! #EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: Kira Dermatis** 🎓 Welcome back to our hourly senior celebration! Every hour, we’re highlighting one of our amazing seniors along with a special throwback from the 2023-2024 school year. **Senior Spotlight #2: Kira Dermatis** Kira has taken creativity to the next level for her senior project by writing, illustrating, and publishing an original WEBTOON. For those unfamiliar, a WEBTOON is a digital platform that hosts a wide variety of webcomics in a vertical, scrollable format, making it a popular medium for artists and writers worldwide. Kira’s artistic talent and storytelling prowess shine through in her captivating series. Congratulations, Kira, on your impressive accomplishment! 🎨📖 🚜 **Throwback Highlight: Heavy Equipment Simulators** 🚜 This year, we were excited to introduce two state-of-the-art heavy equipment simulators to our school. These simulators provide realistic experiences of operating 11 different types of heavy machinery, offering students hands-on learning opportunities in a cutting-edge environment. We're proud to host these incredible resources that prepare our students for future careers in heavy equipment operation. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate our seniors and revisit more key moments from this past school year! #EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: Jackie Heisler** 🎓
Our senior celebration continues with another extraordinary story! Every hour, we spotlight one of our exceptional graduates and revisit a memorable event from the 2023-2024 school year.
**Senior Spotlight #3: Jackie Heisler**
Jackie's passion for geology and prehistoric life led her to an incredible senior project. She ventured to an active dinosaur fossil dig site outside Newcastle, Wyoming. Over two days, Jackie not only explored but made significant finds, uncovering dinosaur fossils with the guidance of her mentor, Jake Harris. Jackie's adventures at the dig site have fueled her ambition, and she plans to carry this invaluable experience into her studies in geology at the School of Mines this fall. Way to go, Jackie! 🦖🌍
🏀 **Throwback Highlight: FFA Donkey Basketball Event** 🏀
This year's FFA Donkey Basketball event was unforgettable! The excitement of watching competitors play basketball while riding donkeys was a highlight of our school year, and having the Rapid City Rush's mascot, Nugget, join us made the evening even more special. What a fantastic night filled with laughter and community spirit!
Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight our amazing seniors and share more highlights from this school year!
#EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
🎓 **Celebrating Senior Success: John Heisler** 🎓
Continuing our hourly celebration, join us as we highlight the accomplishments of our seniors and look back at some memorable events from the 2023-2024 school year.
**Senior Spotlight #4: John Heisler**
For his senior project, John took on the task of surveying our school’s football field alongside Land Surveyor Dustin Ross. The goal? To create a detailed map showing the locations of all the sprinkler heads and valve boxes, making maintenance easier and more efficient. John also gained hands-on experience in surveying by shadowing Dustin for a day. Using AutoCAD, he meticulously plotted the surveyed points and produced a professional map. This practical project not only served our school community but also enriched John’s learning experience. Great job, John! Thank you Dustin Ross for supporting our learners! 🗺️🏈
📚 **Throwback Highlight: Project-Based Learning** 📚
This year, our focus on project-based learning continued to provide dynamic educational experiences, fostering real-world skills and deeper understanding in our students. We commit to this approach because we believe in learning by doing, ensuring our students are not just prepared for tests, but for life. This dedication to innovative education is what sets Edgemont apart.
Stay tuned as we spotlight more seniors and celebrate the unique learning opportunities that made this year exceptional!
#EdgemontProud #SeniorSpotlight #Graduation2024 #MightyMoguls #FullSteamAhead #LayingTheTracks
