Local schools provide back-to-school info

Van Wert independent/submitted information

Crestview Local Schools, Lincolnview Local Schools and St. Mary’s Elementary School have released school information prior to the start of the upcoming school year.

At Crestview Local Schools, students in grades 8-12 may pick up schedules on August 18, 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Fees will not be collected until after August 28, the last day of high school schedule changes. The exception is fees for students taking driver’s education, which will be due before August 24.

The MS/HS office will be closed on the morning of Friday, August 21, for staff in-service training and will reopen at 1 p.m.

Students new to Crestview Middle School and High School should register and enroll for classes from now through August 20 in the guidance office.

Sixth grade orientation is Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. Seventh grade orientation is Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m. The 1.1 laptop fee may be paid at seventh grade orientation.

The school day will start at 8 a.m. for grades 6 through 12.

School begins for the Crestview student body on Monday, August 24.

Lincolnview Local Schools have also announced the 2015-2016 opening of school information for parents and students.

Schedule pickup for grades 7-12 is today, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.  Student schedules will also be available during an open house held Monday, August 17, from 6-7:30 p.m.

The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is Wednesday, August 19.

Parents of kindergarten students should go to the Lincolnview website www.lincolnview.k12.oh.us and click on the “Kindergarten Readiness Scheduler” link to schedule appointments with kindergarten staff to test children.

Supply lists are located on the website listed above and can be found on the right column of the home page under “Elementary Supply List” and “Jr. High Supply List.”

Lunch prices for the 2015-16 school year are: Elementary Lunch — $1.85; Junior High and High School — $1.95 or Lunch “B” at $2.30.

All sports passes are sold in the high school office. The cost is $40 for adults (does not include admission to Boys Varsity basketball games) or $50 for students (which does include admission to Boys Varsity basketball games).

For answers to other questions, contact the district office at 419.968.2226.

Students at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School will begin the 2015-16 academic year on Wednesday, August 19.

All students and their families may visit the school on Tuesday, August 18, between 1-3 p.m. to drop off school supplies. Teachers and staff will be in the building and students may bring in their school supplies to store in lockers and in the classrooms.

An open house/orientation for parents of students in grades 1-6 is scheduled for Thursday, August 20.  Grades 1-3 will meet from 7-7:30 p.m.; grades 4-6 will meet from 7:30-8 p.m.  These meetings are for parents only.

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School is still accepting registrations for students entering Kindergarten through sixth grade for the 2015-2016 School Year. New student registrations will be accepted until classes are filled. For kindergarten eligibility, a child should reach age 5 by September 30. Registration forms may be obtained by visiting the school website at www.stmarysroyals.org or at the school office from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

The school will work out a financial package for anyone who wants to come to St. Mary’s. Call the school office at 419.238.5186 for more information.