Edwards Elementary School

Important Notice: Delayed Building Opening

All Ames CSD buildings will be closed until 11 am on Friday, August 21, as we host our annual Welcome Back event for staff!

We’re excited to kick off the 2026–2027 school year by celebrating and reconnecting with our incredible team. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prepare for a great year ahead!

🎒✨ Back-to-School Night is almost here!

Join us Thursday, August 20, from 5-7 pm as we get ready to kick off another great school year! Be sure to check ParentSquare for all of the important details.

Back-to-School Night is a chance for families to connect with teachers and staff, learn more about the year ahead, and drop off school supplies before the first day.

We’re excited to welcome our students and families back and start the new school year together! 🧡🖤

School is almost here, and we’re excited to introduce the amazing teachers who will be welcoming our students this year! Take a look at our incredible team of teachers for the 26-27 school year!

Join us for Popsicles on the Playground on August 20 at 4:30 pm! Come hang out with our Edwards principals, enjoy a popsicle, and connect with other Edwards families before our Back-to-School Night from 5–7 pm

Are you passionate about working with students and making a difference in their day? We are looking for full time and part time Educational Associates to join our team and work one-on-one with students alongside our classroom teachers in a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding role.

To apply visit:
https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff

🎨☀️ Summer Family Art Project! ☀️🎨
Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with your family this summer!
🖌️ Start your artwork and then pass it to a family member—Mom, Dad, a sibling, grandparent, or anyone at home. Each person adds something to the artwork before passing it along to the next person. Keep the creativity going until your masterpiece is complete!

📸 When you're finished, take a picture of your artwork and submit it for a chance to be featured!

How to Participate:
1️⃣ Create your family artwork together.
2️⃣ Make sure your artwork is school-appropriate.
3️⃣ Take a photo of the finished project.
4️⃣ Submit your photo using this link: https://forms.gle/ifN1rXGq6NiQzfVZ7

We can't wait to see the amazing creations your families come up with this summer! 🎨❤️

📚🍕 Edwards Readers, It's Time for a Summer Reading Adventure! 🍕📚
We want to see our Edwards students keep their reading streak going all summer long! One great way to stay motivated is through Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! Summer Reading Program.
Students can track their reading in the BOOK IT! App and earn FREE pizza for reaching their goals. Reading books and earning pizza? That's a win-win! 🎉

⭐ Open to students in Pre-K through 6th grade
📱 Sign up through the BOOK IT! App
📅 June 1 – August 31
Check out https://www.bookitprogram.com/ for more information!

Whether you're reading at the park, by the pool, or curled up at home, every page counts. Let's show everyone that Edwards readers don't take the summer off! 📖🧡🖤