"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

- Fred Rogers

Leadership

After 13 years as an assistant principal, Tom Landberg has a school of his own. Becoming a school principal is a long-held career objective for Landberg. “I’m so proud of becoming the Edgecomb Eddy School principal. ” he said.

Landberg told school committee members his 13 years as an assistant principal have provided him with ample experience in running a school. Landberg has served five different principals in his 13 years as an assistant. “I understand administrative work and what goes into being a principal,” he said. “It’s been a lifelong dream to become a principal. I’m so happy to be here,” he said.

Vision

SPOTLIGHT

Responsibility Through Community Service

Edgecomb Eddy’s sixth graders go the extra mile for their community, taking to heart the school motto of the three Rs, Respect, Responsibility, and Reflection. As the oldest students of the school, sixth graders have always taken leadership roles, but in recent years, teacher Laurie Brown has expanded their duties to reflect today’s increasing awareness of individual responsibility in shaping our world. Their days have a rhythm marked by more than their rigorous academic curriculum. At arrival, 6th graders perform three community jobs. They assist the littles ones at breakfast and clean up the cafeteria. They compose and deliver News and Announcements over the intercom. And they hoist the flags in front of the school. They set the tone that this is a place of compassion, communication, and pride.

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Enrollment for 2025 Continues

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration continues for the 2025/2026 school year. The Pre-Kindergarten program is offered to all children who live in Edgecomb, Alna, and Westport. Children who turn four on or before Oct. 15, 2025 have priority for registration. In a situation where Edgecomb Eddy’s Pre-K has all seats full, but another eligible student signs up, they will be wait-listed in the event that a spot opens up. The Kindergarten program is offered to all children who live in Edgecomb, Alna, and Westport. Children who turn five on or before Oct. 15, 2025 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Families who are interested in enrolling their students or have questions may call 882-5515 or email Mrs. Cooper, Secretary (mcooper@aos98schools.org). We look forward to welcoming you and your children to the Edgecomb Eddy School family next fall!

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Careers Day Inspires

The Edgecomb Eddy School cafeteria was filled with firefighters, nurses, tradesmen, hairdressers, scientists and even a beekeeper – at least aspiring ones. The school held a career day featuring a panel of professionals who spoke about their jobs and how they got there. The event was part of the school’s career education programming, organized by guidance counselor Gary Upham. He said the students had been learning for weeks about different jobs and what it takes to meet career goals, which is part of state curriculum standards starting in preschool. “As kids, I want them to be kids with knowledge. I want them to be kids with opportunities to think of possibility,” Upham said. “I want those kids who think they can't, that they can. So that's ultimately what I want the parents to hear. Let these kids be kids but let them have fun doing what we're trying to do.”