Edwardsville School District showcases upgrades, expansion to schools
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - Edwardsville School District #7 is set to welcome students back on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with district-wide safety upgrades and new additions to schools.
Over the summer, the Edwardsville School District focused on safety, growth and improvements. One of the district's new additions is the installation of secure double-entry vestibules at all 13 school buildings.
The district brought new additions to Edwardsville High School, increasing the commons area by 8,000 square feet, allowing it to accommodate more than 900 students at a time. Additionally, Lincoln Middle School will introduce a new section of the school while renovations continue on the original part of the building.
At the start of the school year, the Edwardsville School District will celebrate its 100-year anniversary with an open house on Aug. 31, marking a century of educational service to the community.
Beyond academics, student life is thriving, with the Edwardsville High School band preparing for a prestigious performance at the 2026 London New Year's Day Parade.
As the Edwardsville School District prepares for the new school year, students can expect improved facilities and enhanced safety measures, setting the stage for both academic and extracurricular achievements.
All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published.
