It was named after Colonel Abraham Edwards, whose house originally stood on the present site of the school. Colonel Edwards was one of Beverly's most prominent businessmen. He served as director of the Beverly Bank for many years, was active in the wood and coal trade, and was a prominent member of the Masons. The Edwards family had also been established in Beverly and the surrounding towns as artisans, farmers, cordwainers and shipmasters. Early photographs of Colonel Edwards can still be found hanging in our hallways.
Many descendents still live in the area.
We take pride in this historic building. This year we entered our 90th year of educating children in kindergarten through grade five. We have a proud tradition of meeting the educational and social needs of children from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Our student body is home to the city's ESL program, adding to this rich and diverse community, where students appreciate ethnic and cultural differences. The staff at Edwards crosses the generations, from many new faces to many seasoned teachers.