Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

Fresh Truck has a new stop in Charlestown! Pick up fresh produce right outside the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club!

Our Charlestown Weekly Market stop is moving around the corner! Beginning this Tuesday the market will be parked at 50 High Street alongside the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club. Come by from 4:00-7:00 for all your fresh favorites!

On Sunday, 15 of our students part of the Trinity Boston Foundation Sole Train running program completed the Boston Run to Remember-- among 100 other student runners and 15,000 people in total!

Last night, 15 of our students and two of our teachers participated in the first ever American Young Voices performance in Massachusetts! Joining 2,000 of their peers, they powerfully sang their hearts out and we couldn't be prouder of them! Enjoy a few clips from this extraordinary show-- and try to find our Edwards crew to the left of the stage! Boston Public Schools

SAVE THE DATE!!

On Friday May 5th, the Edwards community invites you to fill your soul and feed your stomach at our annual Celebration of Excellence. Your commitment to bear witness -- to the inspiring learning environments of our classrooms and the artistic performances from our Stepping Team, Dance class, and Orff Ensemble -- will be valuable beyond measure. Your very presence will signal belief, faith, and encouragement. Thank you in advance for making the time to inspire greater confidence and a stronger commitment to succeed as both scholars and citizens in our school community.

The Edwards faculty and students are hard at work to make your visit unforgettable. To confirm your attendance, please register by following the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edwards-middle-school-2017-celebration-of-excellence-tickets-32628737432?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text

Edwards Middle School 2017 Celebration of Excellence On Friday May 5th, 2017, the Edwards community invites you to fill your soul and feed your stomach at our annual Celebration of Excellence. Your commitment to bear witness -- to the inspiring learning environments of our classrooms and the artistic performances from our Stepping Team, Dance class,…

Thank you WGBH News and Citizen Schools for highlighting 8th Grade Academy and our Edwards' 8th grade participants! Boston Public Schools

http://news.wgbh.org/2017/03/01/local-news/8th-grade-academy

8th Grade Academy WGBH News' Adam Reilly reports on an innovative program which gets involved with middle schoolers early in order to ensure they're ready for the challenges of high school.

We hope you are enjoying a good book in the midst of these snowy days!

The Edwards will be closed tomorrow due to heavy snow forecast. Boston Public Schools

Due to the forecast of heavy snow, Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 13, 2017. School buses will NOT be running.

For families in need of child care, visit the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) website at boston.gov/bcyf.

Stay safe and we will see you all Monday! Have a great weekend.

Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017.

For families in need of child care, visit the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) website at boston.gov/bcyf .

Stay warm and safe during your snow day tomorrow!

Due to the forecast of snow, Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017. School buses will NOT be running. For families in need of child care, please visit the City of Boston’s website at boston.gov/bcyf for information on available Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF).

UPDATE: All Welcome and Assessment Centers are closed for the day.

Learn more about City of Boston snow preparations: boston.gov/winter-boston

The Edwards Community supports ALL students. We value the diversity of our students and staff, and we support ALL immigrants. Each and every member of our school community is important and helps to make our school special.

In the words of Mayor Walsh: “We are a city and a nation built on immigrant contributions…We will not retreat one inch from welcoming diverse global communities that made us one of the most successful cities in the world.”

Thank you for being a member of our community. Marty Walsh

Friends, Family, and Community Members!

You are invited to an evening performance of Mulan at the Edwards Middle School on Wednesday, January 25th. The previous date of January 19th has been canceled.

We are providing a free bus to and from Maverick Station. The bus will be there at 5pm and depart the station at 5:30pm. After the show, the bus will pick up from the Edwards and drop off at Maverick station.

If you have any questions, please call the school at (617) 635-8516.

We can't thank Project 351 and CONVERSE enough for amazing transformation that took place yesterday at the Edwards!! Your belief in the power of young people is inspiring and an important reminder that the voices of our young people have the power to make extraordinary change in our world. Boston Public Schools

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/01/14/eighth-graders-from-all-over-state-give-service-honor-mlk/1zyo6TMgeJrDjGf4N7tVAP/story.html

Eighth-graders from all over the state give service to honor MLK - The Boston Globe At least one student ambassador from almost every one of the state’s 351 cities and towns came to Boston to volunteer in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

ATTENTION 7th and 8th Grade Students: This is a friendly reminder to check your school email and to complete your Spring Electives choice Form ASAP. Our classes are filling up fast so you will have a better chance of getting your preferred elective by filling out the form this weekend!

Enjoy the rest of your break, and we will see you when school reopens on Wednesday, January 4th!