Our students are doing a great job wearing masks and following the health routines in our district. As we continue into late winter and February, a reminder from our school nurse that the CDC recommends wearing a clean, dry mask every day. Damp, dirty masks can be hard to breathe through and are less effective than dry masks. Children’s masks can get soiled and wet as they go through their day, and aren’t as clean as they were at the beginning, so parents may want to check their children’s masks regularly!  Thank you for helping keep everyone healthy! 

Early Childhood Screenings are coming March 24 – 25, 2021. Our appointment times are 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Payne area families can schedule a time on March 24, and Grover Hill families on March 25. To schedule a time, call 419-587-3414 extension 309. To be screened, children should be 3 years old by April 1, 2021. A child turning 3 after April 1 may come to the fall 2021 screening, or parents may call Help Me Grow at 419-399-4620 (for children birth – 3).

Coming in April is our first virtual Coffee & Dessert Parent/Professional information event, focused on those with junior high/high school age students. The topics covered will include tips, strategies, and information from different agencies, and how to get eligibility and services.  The session will help promote and support employment and transitioning into adulthood for
people with disabilities.

If you have any questions about preschool registration, Coffee & Dessert, or any other special education or early learning matter, you may contact our special education office at 419-587-3414.