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Mission Statement: The mission of Edgerton Christian Elementary School is to glorify God by providing a quality, Christ-centered education based on the infallible Word of God. Our desire is to work with the Christian home and the church to nurture covenant children as image bearers of God, thus enabling them through the work of the Holy spirit, to develop a meaningful and productive life of service to God and others.

School Hours: School hours are from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday

Accreditation: E.C.E.S. is a state-approved private school accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and a member school in Christian Schools International since 1923.

Demographics: We have 161 students in grades K - 8. The average class size is 17. These students represent 100 families. These families represent 17 different churches from 7 denominations. These students mostly come from rural towns within a 20 mile radius of Edgerton.

Faculty: The teachers work with the students in grades K-8 using a demanding academic program that includes required study in math, science, social studies, English, music, Bible and physical education. There are 16 certified teachers on staff.

Tuition Rates: Number of Children Supporting Non-supporting

Kindergarten only $1,975.00 $2,350.00

1 child in grades 3,250.00 3,875.00

1 & K 5,075.00 6,075.00

2 6,250.00 7,500.00

2 & K 7,825.00 9,450.00

3 9,000.00 10,875.00

3 & K 10,825.00

4 12,000.00

$625credit /student for students from supporting churches

Tuition Assistance: Assistance is available upon request

Admission Procedures: Admissions criteria include family support of our school philosophy, financial support of the school, an established church relationship, and a Christian commitment based on the infallible Word of God. Application for admission can be made through the school office. Edgerton Christian Elementary School admits students of any race, color, or national ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate in the administration of its education policies, admission programs, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

Lunch Program: Edgerton Elementary School participates in the Minnesota School lunch program. We have 2 cooks on staff who prepare a hot, balanced meal everyday. The cost of the meal is $1.70 ($34.00/month). Some families who qualify may apply for free or reduced price lunches. The meal is the same as everyone else, but at a reduced price or free.

Transportation: Students in the Edgerton district receive free transportation to school. Busing may also be available from Luverne, Pipestone, Jasper, Holland and Woodstock. Because funding from outside the district varies by district, location, and the length of routes; each transportation request must be considered on an individual basis. We make every effort to transport as many students as possible.

Special Needs: The Title I Program is available for those who need extra help in reading or math. If testing determines that students qualify for speech therapy or special education, special assistance is given through Federal programs available through the local public school.

Chapels: An important part of the spiritual and educational program of Edgerton Christian School is the chapel assemblies program. Chapel services are held twice a month, and special assemblies are planned throughout the year.

Extra Curricular: Our students are involved in the following: Band, Basketball (boys and girls), Chapel, Cheerleading (girls), Choir, Cross Country (boys and girls), Recreational P.E., Soccer (boys) Track (boys and girls), Volleyball (girls), and Speech, Spelling and Writing Contest.

How is the school governed? Edgerton Elementary School is governed by a School Board. This board consists of constituents elected to 3 year terms of service. These constituents are nominated from various groups cooperating with the school. The entire society elects board members at the Annual Society Meeting.

Challenging Our Students To Grow In Knowing, Loving

And Serving God And Others. II Peter 3:18

Teacher Roster

Karen Broekhuis – Secretary Rick Ellis - Janitor

Linda Van’t Hof – Cook Alvina Schoolmeester – Cook

Denise Nerem – School Nurse Marge Nibbelink – Kindergarten

LuAnn Spronk – Grade 1 Marcia Krosschell – Grade 2

Barb Van Bockel – Grade 3 Renee Roskamp – Grade 4

Shirley Ulferts – Grade 5 Karen VandenAkker – Music/Band

Eileen Rozeboom – Library, English, Title I Jim Mische – Art

Judy Prins – Title I Wanda Schaap – Teacher’s Aide

Amber Vos – PE , Grades 1-5 Amber Decker – Science & Math

Evon Mittelstadt - English, PE Computer Paul Schelhaas – Social Studies, PE

Harold VanHulzen – Math, Bible Cal Groen – Principal

School Board Members

Stewart Kreun - President, Education Committee

Sy Schaap - Vice President, Education Comm., Building Finance

Mary Ann Spronk - Secretary, Education Committee

Denise DeKam - Disbursements Treasurer, General Adjunct, Finance, Long Range Planning

Rob Veldkamp - Receiving Treasurer, Finance, ECES Foundation

Darrin Tinklenberg - Building & Grounds, Transportation

Ross Fey - Building & Grounds, Child Nutrition

Dan Vis - Finance, Transportation

Kirk Van Hulzen - Building & Grounds, Finance

Cheney Vander Top - Transportation