Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 10, 2022 for the observance of Columbus Day.  Enjoy the long weekend!!

Please note that there has been a delay in the test notifications scheduled today through the new ParentSquare platform. We will be sure to update everyone when the test notifications will be sent out and we thank you for your patience.

As a reminder-
The ParentSquare platform will replace our previous OneCallNow system which was used to send informational and emergency alerts (e.g. snow days, emergency closures, safety drills) to staff and parents. All emergency notifications and teacher/school posts will be sent to the email and cell phone contact information that is currently on file with Edwards-Knox Central School District in SchoolTool. It is critically important that we have your most up to date contact information. If you need to update your phone numbers or email addresses, please contact your child’s school secretary.

Grades PK-6, 315-562-8130, ext. 25533
Grades 7-12, 315-562-8131 ext. 25520

To learn more about ParentSquare, or to get help setting up your account, please visit this Getting Started resource page for families.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203414049-Getting-Started-

Edwards-Knox Central School District will be receiving additional funding from the ARP - ESSER State Reserves. We are asking for public feedback in developing the plans to address the impacts of lost instructional time, provide summer learning and enrichment, and support comprehensive after school activities using State-Level Reserve Funds.

Please provide feedback here: ARP-ESSER State Reserves (google.com)

Dear Edwards-Knox Central School District Families,

We are excited to announce that the Edwards-Knox Central School District has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection between home and school. It provides a safe way for school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents to: 

• Receive important alerts,

• Send and receive school and class information,

• Share pictures and files,

• View Calendar items,

• Sign up to volunteer, and

• Schedule parent-teacher conferences 

District and school, grade level, and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. For even more convenience, you can download the ParentSquare app for iOS and Android devices using the links below or search for Parent Square in your app store.

App for Android

App for iOS (Apple)

The ParentSquare platform will replace our previous OneCallNow system which was used to send informational and emergency alerts (e.g. snow days, emergency closures, safety drills) to staff and parents. All emergency notifications and teacher/school posts will be sent to the email and cell phone contact information that is currently on file with Edwards-Knox Central School District in SchoolTool. It is critically important that we have your most up to date contact information. If you need to update your phone numbers or email addresses, please contact your child’s school secretary. 

• Grades PK-6, 315-562-8130, ext. 25533

• Grades 7-12, 315-562-8131  ext. 25520 

On September 30th, families will receive a test text, phone call, and email from Edwards-Knox Central School District via ParentSquare. If you do not receive this, please contact your child’s grade level school secretary and verify your contact information.

To learn more about ParentSquare, or to get help setting up your account, please visit this Getting Started resource page for families.

Sincerely,

Erin E. Woods

Superintendent of Schools

Hello EK Families!

The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 aid year is right around the corner! October 1st is the first day the application becomes available.

The FAFSA is the form that the federal government, states, colleges and other organizations use to award financial aid. The FAFSA is a crucial first step in the college planning process and essential to accessing grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and federal student loans. We understand this process can be intimidating! Therefore, Edwards-Knox School, in partnership with SUNY Potsdam, will be offering a FAFSA workshop for students and their families!

If you would like to register for the event please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/coGap9gtmazZvP6r7 or call the school counseling office at 315-562-8131 Ext: 25521.

I have many families that ask, "Do I need to fill out the FAFSA even if we won't qualify for financial aid?". The short answer is, "YES!". Here's why: https://www.road2college.com/do-i-have-to-fill-out-fafsa-if-i-dont-qualify-financial-aid/.

Please contact the school counseling office if you have any questions or concerns. We hope to see you there!

August 31, 2022

Dear Edwards-Knox Families:

I am excited to welcome you back for another great school year! Our staff, faculty and administrators have been hard at work over the summer preparing for the year ahead with the goal of setting our students up for success. At Edwards-Knox, our vision is that our school community will inspire all students to be kind, resourceful, responsible and productive citizens. The first day of school for all grades is Tuesday, Sept. 6.

The health and safety of our students remains our top priority for the 2022-23 school year. Our school district continues to work closely with local, county and state health officials to monitor COVID-19.

At this point in time, students or staff who test positive for COVID-19 (or have symptoms) should follow these CDC guidelines:

• Isolate at home for five days. Afterward, those with no symptoms may return to school. When students or staff return, they should wear a mask at school for five days.

• Students or staff who have symptoms may return to school after day five if they have been fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving.

• Students or staff who have been exposed to COVID-19, have been sick, or tested positive, should wear a well-fitting mask for a full ten days.

Our school can provide at-home COVID-19 test kits for students upon request. If you need a home test, please contact our School Nurse Erin Geer, RN, at 315-562-8131, ext. 25518. Unless noted above, face masks are optional. You can find more updated COVID-19 information on the School Nurse section of our website, www.ekcsk12.org. If there are any changes to these protocols, the district will notify you.

As we begin a new school year, you may also notice some new faces. We have several new employees who I would like to welcome to our school community:

• Emiley Berger – AIS Teacher

• Cody Bice – Custodial Worker

• Lori Brewer – Long Term Substitute/Half Time Teacher, Music Room

• Elizabeth Burke – Physical Education Teacher

• Bridget Casey – Teacher Assistant

• Rose Cheely – Teacher Assistant

• Brandon Church – Custodial Worker

• Miranda Fiacco – AIS Teacher

• Jessey Gates – Registered Nurse

• Kathy Hance - Long Term Substitute/Half Time Teacher, Music Room

• Alexandria Hitchman – 7-12 ELA Teacher

• Anisa Hotaling – Special Education Teacher

• Greg Jadlos – One-Year Music Teacher

• Greg Jenne – Long Term Substitute/4-8 Counselor

• Ashley LaPoint – Bus Driver

• Noelle Morrison – Second Grade Teacher

• Becky Salego – Long Term Substitute/Literacy Coach/Elementary Teacher

• Ashley Stowell – Fifth Grade Teacher (Effective 3/9/22)

• Bobbie Trudeau – 7-12 Science Teacher

• Danielle Vetere – Part Time Literacy Intern

If you have any questions as the new school year begins, please reach out to your child’s teacher, principal or to me directly.

Thank you for your continued support of our school. On behalf of our administrators, faculty and staff, I look forward to welcoming your children to school on Tuesday, Sept. 6. I wish all of you a positive and successful school year!

Warm regards,

Erin E. Woods

Superintendent of Schools