Our Purpose

We passionately believe that all students can learn and experience success, therefore, we are committed to breaking down barriers in order to provide equitable access to high quality education for all students.

Our Mission

At Edwards Elementary, we take pride in our learning, building positive relationships, embracing challenges, and collaborating with each other in order to become our best selves.

Our Vision

We are committed to equipping our students and families with the skills and resources needed to overcome challenges in order to reach their optimal success.

Message from the Principal

Thunderbird Families,

We have an exciting week ahead in Thunderbird Country!

Our 5th grade students will take the NC Check-In assessment for Earth Science on Wednesday, April 9th. Please ensure your student arrives on time for the assessment.

Make plans to join us on Thursday, April 10th for a floating "Moving Up Night" from 4:00-6:00. This event is open for rising Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year and our current Kindergarten through 4th grade students to visit their next grade-level teachers and learn information to help prepare for the upcoming year.

Finally, on Friday we will hold our Field Day! This is an exciting day for our students and community! We will have a couple vendors that will have food and snacks available for cash purchase. The Field Day schedule and important logistical information is listed in the below newsletter for your convenience. We will keep an eye on the weather, as the current forecast calls for rain. We will keep you informed of any changes as the rain date is set for Thursday, April 17th.

Please read through the below newsletter for more important information and reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued support,

Dr. Allen M. Wilson, Principal

amwilson@ncpschools.net

Upcoming Important Dates

Thursday, April 10th - Kindergarten Registration Night/Moving Up Night 4:00-6:00

Friday, April 11th - Field Day

Monday, April 14th - Spring Picture Day (Pre-Order ONLY)

Wednesday-Thursday, April 16th-17th - "Annie" Musical Production at RMHS Blackbox Theater 6PM

April 18th-25th - SPRING BREAK

Tuesday, April 29th - Duke Energy STEM Night 5:00-7:00

Tuesday, May 6th - Kindergarten Tour the School Event 9:00

Field Day Information

Parking will be available off of Edwards Street and the back parking lot behind the cafeteria and gym beginning at 8:30 AM.
Please be mindful of pedestrian traffic when parking.
All visitors will enter the ball field from the Edwards Street gate entrance (by the front of the school).
Family members or friends of students who are in middle and high school are not permitted to attend any field day activity. (Unless they are volunteering through our school)
Field day event activities are intended only for currently enrolled students. Family members of students are not permitted to participate in any field day activity.
Visitors to campus, including parents/guardians will not be allowed to visit classrooms in the building.
Portable restrooms will be available for use on the ball field.
Vendors (Fairytales Concessions/Webbys Shaved Ice) will be on site for food and refreshments that will be available for purchase.
Limited quantities of the 2025 Field Day T-shirt will be available for cash purchase ($15) on the ball field on a first come, first serve basis.
Parents/guardians who wish to check out their student must do so after each relay by signing out on the form provided by their student’s teacher.

Transportation Changes - Please make sure that you notify the teachers or the main office before 2:00 pm regarding Transportation changes. It is easier, if you send a written note to notify teachers. After 2:00 pm, it is difficult to get to all of the parent requests before dismissal.

Carline - Drop off for car riders begins at 7:20 am behind the gym/cafeteria. The tardy bell rings at 8 am. At 8 am, parents have to walk students up to the main office on Edwards Street to check them in. Please follow the carline directions for dismissal entering Hammond Street from Paul Street. Please be kind, and do not jump in line.

PBIS Expectations

The criteria for students to attend the Quarterly Events is listed below:

No office or bus referral for the 9 weeks.
No more than 3 minor infractions in Educators Handbook for the quarter.
Earn 4 out of 5 days per week on the classroom behavior chart. (Optional for Teachers)