Entries by mmitchell

Board Summary: November 27 Monthly Meeting

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, November 27, 2023, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly board meeting.   This is a summary of that meeting. It is not the official meeting minutes, but rather a summary to assist the District #7 community. The official minutes can […]

Board Summary: November 13 Work Session

The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education met on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium for its monthly work session.     These are not the official meeting minutes, but rather a summary to assist the District #7 community. The official minutes can be found on the District #7 Board […]

12 District #7 Schools Earn Commendable 2023 Designations

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual Illinois Report Card at www.illinoisreportcard.com. The Report Card shows how schools are progressing on a wide range of educational goals.    One component of the School Report Card is the annual summative designation – a descriptor of how well our schools are meeting the needs of all students. The […]

Fark Selected as One of Emerson’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients

WATCH: Albert Cassens celebrates Mr. Fark Albert Cassens Elementary special education teacher Josh Fark has been selected as one of Emerson’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients.   He is among more than 80 teachers from across the St. Louis metropolitan area who are being recognized this year through the program as examples of truly outstanding […]

Cox and Herman Earn MIEE Status

Congratulations to District #7 elementary technology specialists Shanyra Cox and Michelle Herman, who both recently became Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts.   When the district became a Microsoft 365 district, the duo knew there was a lot to learn.   “I quickly realized that I needed to accelerate my understanding of all things Microsoft in order to guide […]

Unified Sports Ready for Another Successful Year

After a successful 2022-2023 year that included a state champion and lots of fun, Unified Sports in District #7 is excited to welcome new athletes and peers for this year! Unified Sports consists of flag football, soccer, bowling, dance, bocce, esports, basketball, and track and field. All sports are offered to high school students, and […]

Message From Dr. Shelton

On the eve of the first day of school tomorrow, watch this message from District #7 Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton. He shares highlights going into the 2023-2024 school year as well as some of the recent challenges. Read the video transcript here | Watch on YouTube with subtitles