May 2023 Newsletter
Thank You for another Great Year!
It's been an amazing year in EDGE. All of our students have learned a lot about themselves as learners and about the world. Thank you, parents, for your incredible support this year! Have a wonderful summer!

Check out the amazing memories captured by Eric Langhorst Photography!
Congratulations, EDGE Seniors!
Congratulations to the 2023 class of EDGE seniors! We are so proud of you.

Mark Black
Lucia Diaz
Kennedy Dresslaer
Sophia Ferguson
Jade Garbani
Emily Goeglein
Kennedy Graham
Santana Hiatt
Natalie Kessler
Liv Linzy
Addie Vallier

You can see more about each of our seniors here.
Spring Exhibition Highlights
Exhibition Night was a celebratory showcase of student work and projects. Thank you to everyone who attended. For a complete photo catalog of the event, checkout the Langhorst Photography collection.
Farewell from Dr. Adams and Dr. Wickham
A few years ago, EDGE started as some ideas and dreams sketched out on an airplane napkin. It's been an incredible journey to be part of a team that was willing to dream big to rethink the high school experience and create opportunities for students to explore the world. We could not be more proud of the EDGE students and teachers. Thank you for being willing to come to the edge and take a leap of faith to try an educational opportunity.

Dr. Adams is retiring from public education after 27 years. She is starting a partnership in her new company S&A Consulting, which will focus on mental health supports within school systems. Dr. Wickham is transitioning to a new role as the Excelsior Springs High School Principal.

Farewell,
Dr. Adams and Dr. Wickham
Introducing Ms. Tara Bell
Next year, EDGE will transition to new leadership. Ms. Tara Bell will be the lead administrator for EDGE, beginning on July 1st. Welcome, Ms. Bell!
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Ms. Bell has served as a teacher and administrator in the Park Hill School District since 2007. She has most recently been the assistant principal at Walden Middle School for the past two years. Prior to that, she was a science facilitator and department head of the Lead Innovation Studio in Park Hill. She received her Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from the University of Kansas, her postgraduate study at Mississippi State University, and Education Specialist in Education from Arkansas State University.

Ms. Bell will officially transition into her new role on July 1, 2023. She will serve under the leadership of newly named Liberty High School Principal, Dr. Mike Sharp.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023


We appreciate the EDGE teachers everyday, but the official Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated May 8-12. Click here for a shoutout to each of these amazing educators.
Make Note and Start Saving!
Plans are in the works for future international service learning trips in partnership with Squads Abroad! More details will be shared in Fall 2023. It's never too early to start saving for the trip!
March 2024 - Panama
March 2025 - Greece