Edwards Middle School Announcements
Band Students Shine at All-State Clinic
The EMS band students had an amazing weekend at All-State auditions in Lexington SC. Nine students qualified to participate in the SC All-State Band Clinic. This is the highest individual honor that a band students can earn in South Carolina. A very special congratulations to Jessica Pang (flute), Andrea Emme (clarinet), Jennifer Kirby(clarinet), Kevis Tsao (trumpet), Madison Ray(french horn), Delaney McCallum (french Horn), Jesse Jiang (trombone), Rivers Sherill (trombone), and Quinn Brown-Faust (tuba). EMS students will also have 21 students participating in the Region 1 Honor Band. Region 1 includes band students from across Spartanburg, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, and Oconee Counties. Edwards has more students represented in All-Region and All-State than any other school in region. Rosters for both All-Region and All-State can be viewed at http://www.bandlink.org/allstate/sites/
Talent Show Auditions on January 28
Pickens County Has Talent, SDPC’s first county-wide talent show, will be a family-oriented fun event that will showcase the best of the best within Pickens County. Most importantly, 100% of the proceeds will be distributed to the schools for instructional supplies. Auditions for the Daniel area will take place on January 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Edwards Middle School. The contest is open to all SDPC students and to any Pickens County resident. There’s no age limit or entrance fee. We only ask that acts are “G-rated." 16 acts will be selected at the audition to perform at the preliminary event on February 4 at Daniel High School. The finals will take place on February 25 at Pickens High School. More information is available at the Pickens County Has Talent page.
The Panther: Week Seventeen
| It's The Panther, your source for news and information at Edwards Middle School. Check back every Friday for a new edition of our student news program. In this week's show Will and Owen bring us the weather report, teachers talk about their favorite music, and the Panther staff show you how the Olympian gods live. Click here to open up a new window so that you can enjoy The Panther in full screen view. |
Averery Jordan Places 2nd in Region Contest
During November’s celebration of career development, the schools in the Pendleton Tri-County Region created 2,073 posters illustrating career dreams. The contest included categories from primary grades through adult professionals. We are pleased to announce that Edwards seventh grade student Averey Jordan won 2nd place for the regional middle school category.
Toga Theme for January School Dance
The media center is sponsoring the January school dance, and it's a toga party! Students are invited to wear a toga over their (dress code appropriate) school clothes. Watch this week's edition of The Panther news program for a how-to guide on how to (sort of) dress like a Roman. The dance will be held after school on Friday, January 27 from 3:15 to 5:00.
New Location for Temporary Main Office
Our temporary main office has moved to the front of the school. Visitors should park in front of the school and enter through the double doors. The temporary office is located on the seventh grade hall in Mrs. Beam's old room.
Support the band with SCRIP
Gift Cards make a wonderful gift. Use SCRIP for your holiday shopping and help support the Edwards Band Program. Orders placed by the end of the day each Tuesday will be delivered that Friday. Order forms and more information available on the Edwards Band page.
Box Tops for Education
Our school participates in the Box Tops for Education program. We receive money for all box tops collected. Students, please send in your boxtops to school; there is a collection box in the cafeteria.
