Dear Edgewater High School Community,

Welcome to our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) website! We’re thrilled to have you here and excited about the opportunity to work together to support our school and enrich the educational experience for our students.

At Edgewater High School, our PTSO plays a vital role in fostering a sense of community, advocating for our students, and organizing events that bring families and teachers together. Whether you’re a student, parent, guardian, teacher, or community member, there are countless ways for you to get involved and make a positive impact.

Joining the PTSO:
Joining the PTSO is easy and open to everyone who wants to contribute to our school’s success. By becoming a member, you’ll stay informed about school events, have a voice in decision-making processes, and help us fundraise for important programs and resources.

Volunteering Opportunities:
Volunteering with the PTSO is a rewarding way to support our school community. Whether you have a little time to spare or are looking for a more involved role, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. From helping out at events to serving on committees, your skills and enthusiasm are always welcome.

How to Get Involved:
Ready to join or volunteer? Here’s how you can get started:

1. Join the PTSO: Become a member today and stay connected with our school community.
2. Volunteer Your Time: Explore our volunteer opportunities and find a role that matches your interests and availability
3. Stay Informed: Visit our website and social media regularly for updates on upcoming events, meeting dates, and ways to stay involved.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Thank you for your interest in our PTSO! We look forward to working with you!

Katie Carter
PTSO President

2025-2026 EHS PTSO Executive Board

• President: Katie Carter
• Vice President: Kristin Stuart
• Recording Secretary: Kerry Merrigan-Falconer
• Corresponding Secretary: Ashley Hixson
• Treasurer: Anda Ariail
• Co-Treasurer:

Please support our amazing teachers, staff and administrators by donating to Teacher Appreciation events throughout the school year.  Thank you!

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The PTSO Spirit Wear Committee offers students and families a fantastic selection of Spirit Wear options that look great, wear well and show off our Eagle Pride with color and class!
Click here to view sizes and prices, and please allow up to three weeks for delivery to the front office for out of stock options.  A committee member will confirm your order and e-mail pick up instructions.
Order Your Spirit Wear Here!!

Helpful Resources for All Edgewater Students & Families:

EHS weekly e-newsletter – an outstanding resource for what’s happening at Edgewater High School all year long.
Click here to sign up: The Eagles Call

Just because your kids are in high school doesn’t mean your volunteer days are over. Parents with students in sports, arts, magnet programs, exceptional education, leadership and more are needed and an important part of what makes Edgewater High School exceptional.

Yes, the PTSO is always looking for ready, willing and able volunteers, but no matter where you serve, please renew your annual ADDitions application for the 2024-2025 school year.

Whether you are a new volunteer or returning volunteer, you MUST update your application every August by following these four steps:

1) Log on to  https://ocps.samaritan.com and click on ADDitions/Volunteers

2) NEXT:  Search by School, type Edgewater in the drop down, and choose “ Become an ADDitions Volunteer, and then click SIGN UP under the logo.

3) Choose LOGIN if you are a returning volunteer (use forgot my password if you need to) or NEW VOLUNTEER

4)Update any changes, answer the security questions, and SUBMIT.

When you are on campus to volunteer, you MUST sign in on the computer in the front office. EVERYONE must have a visitor badge before leaving the office.

And if you just so happen to enjoy planning events, interacting with the Edgewater community and getting to know teachers and students, I have just the volunteer gig for you!  info@edgewaterptso.org.