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How Tucker Dordevic came to accept his learning differences.

Tucker Dordevic sat upstairs confused because his tutor had left without having taught him anything. His mother, Kathi, didn’t tell her son why his teacher quit on him, but Dordevic would come to understand. The third grader’s tutor was one of many educators who didn’t know how to help him. The tutor wanted an easy fix and suggested meditation because Kathi’s son was “unteachable.”  Read Tucker's Story

PDF version of the Fall 2018 Newsletter

A Visit with the Hungry Gardener

Sometimes the best field trips are in your own backyard. That was definitely the case (both figuratively and literally) when our Junior class took a trip a mile down the road from Edison to the home and urban garden of Mary Sherman and Vern Nelson.  Led by Science teacher Steve Beard, with help from his colleagues, the team incorporated concepts from English, History and American Sign Language to create a comprehensive learning experience.

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PDF version of Spring 2018 Newsletter

Introducing Dr. Sean preston Edison's new president

After a nationwide search, the school is pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Preston will fill the new role.  An educator and school leader with twenty-two years of experience, Dr. Preston was most recently working in China in a school that he helped to create. He was instrumental in establishing The American School of Zhengzhou, the very first international school in Henan Province, which is located in the Yellow River Valley in central China. 

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Max Downing, Edison board member and parent of a graduating student welcomes family, friends, and staff to the Edison High School 2018 Graduation Ceremony.

A few brave Edison students, parents, and staff members swim with the sharks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. If you're interested in diving with the sharks, check out Dive the Aquarium

By volunteering in the community, students learn firsthand the importance of good citizenship—and giving back.  The Blanchet House offers food, shelter and aid to all those in need of a safe place to be nourished and restored.

A tribute to principal Patrick Maguire, retiring after 38 years at Edison.

Coaches, family and friends gathered at Edison to watch Henry officially become a part of the Carroll College Saints football team. Congratulation Henry!

Congratulations to the Edison basketball team and coaches (Patrick Maguire, Jason Wold, and Linda Johnson). Edison finished the regular season in first place with a perfect 7-0 record! The team captured 3rd place out of 12 teams in the play-offs.

Edison students delivered $1950.00 to the Oregon Food Bank and 1787 pounds of food to Casey’s Corner. Thanks you to Ms. Renshaw and student counsel for organizing and tracking donations and to everyone who supported this year’s canned food drive.

Great turn-out for "Can" U Chill!

Jason Wold, Assistant Director, and Elizabeth Johnson, Reading Specialist, attended the International Dyslexia Association’s Annual Conference. This conference is the premier professional development conference dedicated to dyslexia. The conference brings in experts from all over the world to educate attendees on the latest research, remediation, and more.

Edison High School hosted 390 guests at the Oregon Zoo for our annual Partner with Edison Breakfast.

While visiting the Center for Holocaust Education Edison's sophomore class had the privilege of hearing Ruth Bollinger's story of her family's escape from Czechoslovakia.

Dean was just named Community Leader for Land Locked Surfing, which means he is your point of contact if you live in Oregon and have questions about wake surfing.  Dean was selected because he is passionate about helping others discover the stoke of surfing outside of the ocean. Read More about Dean Wilson