Our preschool staff is geared up for a great year after their Parent Meetings tonight. Stop by our new photo backdrop in the elementary library at Open House tomorrow for your own fun photos!
The Kona Ice Truck will be visiting Old Fort Elementary for open house. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the school for our monthly PBIS activities. Once you visit your child's classroom, swing on by and purchases a chilly treat!
It's going to be a great year!
Old Fort welcomes Mrs. Kessler, K-8 Counselor.
Old Fort Elementary Grades K-6 class lists will be posted today, Wednesday, August 17th at 4 pm on our main front doors. You are welcome to check them out then or wait until Open House this Friday. We can't wait to see everyone back for the 2022-2023 school year. Enjoy your last days of summer!
The Bettsville Heritage Room will be open from 3:30-5:30 on Friday during Elementary Open House. The Heritage Room is located in the old band/weight room behind the concession stand.
Old Fort Elementary Open House
The Stockader classes of '82 & '83 reunion was held at Gideon Owen Wine Company on August 13th.
Seated: Debbie (Seifert) Schultz and Barb (Heilman) House
Standing: Bret Fry, David Conn, Dennis Snay, Bart Clouse, Kim (Barth) Bishop , Chris Cameron, John Molyet, Jane (Shaver) Molyet, Dan Marks, Greg Hedges, Ted James, Kelli (Adelsperger) Miller, Greg Webb, Greg Miller, Lynn (Burks) Miller, Dan Miller
No matter where life takes you, you’re always a Stockader at heart!
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Click here for Old Fort's full Fall Sports Schedule.
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Started the morning at the Seneca County New Educator breakfast welcoming the best and brightest to Seneca County. Finished up our day back at home with Old Fort’s annual New Staff Orientation. OF welcomes 9 new teachers, administrators, and counselors to the district along with 6 new support staff members. It’s been a busy summer, and we’re looking forward to a great year!
Spending the day with our fantastic elementary staff getting training on our new CKLA curriculum for ELA. Gearing up for a tremendous year with kids!
Old Fort Local Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional for a 1:1 position in our high school building. Interested applicants can submit an application to Brittni Faist, bfaist@oldfortschools.org https://www.oldfortschools.org/documents/employment-opportunities/paraprofessional/359269
Hello, Old Fort students and families! Please be sure to check the email account that is listed in Final Forms for beginning of the year medical information and updates. Please let me know if you have any medical questions or concerns. Thank you. -Charita Hartman, District Nurse chartman@oldfortschools.org
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2022/2023 BUS RIDERS
Make sure the Transportation Department has accurate information for our bus riders. The Transportation Information section in "Final Forms" needs to be completed and electronically signed by August 3, 2022. This deadline is for PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS. If this section is not completed with the correct information, your child may not be eligible to ride a bus.
After August 3, 2022, the only additions or changes the Transportation Department will accept will be for New Students. Any alternate addresses or address changes the Transportation Department receives after August 3, 2022, will go into effect two (2) weeks after school starts.
Parents will receive an email with their bus information from "Final Forms" in August a few days before school starts.
Thank you for your understanding!
Old Fort Local Schools is hiring a 4th Grade Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Interested candidates can submit an application to Kristina Smith at ksmith@oldfortschools.org https://www.oldfortschools.org/documents/employment-opportunities/4th-grade-teacher/356681
Good evening! Just a reminder that tomorrow night, 7/26 at 7:00PM is the Fall Sports OHSAA Informational meeting. Also a reminder that all Fall Athletes must have an updated physical to begin practice on August 1. Forms are available on Final Forms. When completed, please turn in to your coach or the high school office. Thank you!
Good evening! The grades 7-12 Fall Sport Parent/Student Informational Meeting will be on Tuesday, 7/26 at 7 PM in the high school auditorium. We will meet briefly to discuss district policies and then head coaches will hold their team meetings afterwards. Parents and athletes in grades 7-12 volleyball, grades 9-12 soccer, grades 7-12 cross country, and grades 9-12 golf should plan to attend. Thank you!
There will not be a July regular board meeting. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the Old Fort Board Office. Thank you!
OLFS anticipates having an Intervention Specialist opening at our Jr. High for this coming school year. Interested candidates should reach out to Mrs. Cobb at ecobb@oldfortschools.org
Good afternoon,
Since the US Department of Agriculture will NOT be offering free meals for 2022-23 school year, the district will be reverting back to paid lunches. If you qualify for Free and Reduced lunches, please indicate so on Final Forms and submit the Free and Reduced Application. The application is located through a link on the Free and Reduced Form sign off. Please complete these applications and submit them to the District Office, Attn: Tom Siloy, as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the district office at 419-992-4269 or send an email to tsiloy@oldfortschools.org.
Have a great day!