About Us

Our Motto: Just as the lighthouse guides the ships at sea through safe channels, the Muscogee County School District must carefully guide the students through the channels of learning enlightenment.

 

Mission

The Muscogee County School District is committed to providing educational experiences that will enable each student to become a lifelong learner, enter the workforce with necessary skills and achieve academic and personal potential.

 

Vision

We envision a School District in which:

  • Each student is given multiple opportunities to excel in his/her academic, social, emotional and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment.

  • Well-prepared, responsible and caring employees are committed to excellence in education.

  • Parents, community members, staff and students are full partners in the education of children.

Beliefs

All students learn when provided high-quality instruction that is engaging and challenging.

  • All students must have a physically and emotionally safe learning environment.

  • All district employees work collaboratively to improve student achievement.

  • All organizational and instructional decisions are data driven.

  • All district personnel are committed to continuous professional learning.

Edgewood Elementary School Goals

1.  Increase reading achievement by 5% in all grades K-5 as evidenced by state and district testing.

2.  Increase mathematic achievement by 5% in all grades K-5 as evidenced by state and district testing.

3.  Increase writing achievement in all grades K-5 as evidenced by state and district testing.

4.  Improve school climate, to include parental involvement and involvement from all stakeholders as evidenced by sign in sheets and parental

    contacts. 

5.  To continue to upgrade and improve school technology as evidenced by inventory and purchase orders

School Awards

Georgia Pay For Performance for 10 Years

Gateway School

Georgia School of Excellence

National Blue Ribbon School

Title I Distinguished School

Parent Involvement

Parent Student Interactive Workshops

Family Literacy Night

Parents in Education (PIE) Nights

PTA

Ready, Set, Go With CRCT

 

School Programs

Character Education

Title I

DARE

Accelerated Reader

Computer Labs

ESOL Reading

Summer Reading Program

Summer Transitional Kindergarten Program

Literature Day

Media Festival

Safety Patrol

Peer Helpers

WeeDeliver Post Office

Book of the Month

Science Olympics

Student Broadcast Team

Student Council

Before and After School Day Care

Extended Day Tutorial Program

Student Incentive Programs

Citizen of the Year

Citizen of the Six Weeks

Attendance Award

Author Award

Reader Award

Art & Music Awards

Student Council Award

Presidential Special Eagle Recognition

Most Improved

Honor Scroll

Principal's List

Christa McAuliffe Award

Therman Hancock Outstanding 5th Grader

Presidential Special Eagle Recognition

Lunar Literacy Launcher Award

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