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| | Dear North Olmsted City Schools Families,
As we prepare to begin a new school year, I want to take a moment to share my excitement for the school year ahead. Each new year brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and build upon the strong foundation we’ve established together. I continue to believe deeply in our students, staff, and the supportive community that surrounds them.
Below you’ll find helpful information to ensure a smooth start to the year. Our building principals will also be sharing additional updates and communication to keep you informed every step of the way.
Here’s to a great year ahead. We can't wait to welcome everyone back!
Best Regards, Chris Caleris Superintendent
| | Ohio's 2025 Expanded Sales Tax Holiday- Dates: August 1, 12:00 a.m. – August 14, 11:59 p.m.
- Eligible Items: Almost all tangible personal property priced at $500 or less is tax-free.
Examples of Tax-Exempt Items - Electronics
- Clothing
- Books
- Home Goods
- Plants
- Sporting Goods
- Food and Beverages
Note: These are just examples. Many other items will also be exempt from sales tax during this period. For complete details visit the Ohio Department of Taxation's website.
| | First Day of SchoolGrades 1-12 - August 21, 2025 Kindergarten - August 26, 2025 Preschool - September 2, 2025
| | Do you have questions about the start of school?
| | Starting and Ending TimesBelow are the starting and ending times for the school year. These are the same as last year.
North Olmsted High School - 8:00 a.m. to 3:01 p.m. North Olmsted Middle School - 7:25 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Chestnut/Maple Elementary - 8:10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Birch Elementary - 8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pine Elementary - 9:05 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
| | Update Student InformationThe PowerSchool Parent Portal will be available on August 13th for parents/guardians to complete, verify or update important information such as phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Please make sure your contact information is current as we need this information in order to communicate with our families using our school district messaging system. Additionally, forms such as technology acceptable use policies, and the student code of conduct need to be completed.
Student schedules and teacher assignments will be available in PowerSchool starting August 13th. This information will only be available to those who have updated their parent portal and completed their back to school forms.
Please click below for directions on how to update your student’s information.
Parent Portal Directions
Note: If you do not know your login information for the PowerSchool Parent Portal please contact your student’s building for assistance.
| | Back to School EventsPlease mark your calendars for these important back to school events. More information and details on these events will be communicated from our school principals and posted on the website.
Elementary Schools- Birch, Chestnut, Maple, and Pine One Book, One Summer Celebration - Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at North Olmsted High School (pavilion by the tennis courts)
Preschool/Kindergarten Orientation - Kindergarten Orientation Friday, August 22, 2025
- Kindergarten Orientation Monday, August 25, 2025
- Preschool Orientation Thursday, August 28, 2025
Families will receive additional communication from the building principal about the times and what session to attend.
Welcome Back Night/Supply Drop Off/Open House Chestnut Elementary - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 6:00 - 6:30 Last Name A - L
- 7:00 - 7:30 Last Name M - Z
Maple Elementary - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 6:00 - 6:30 Last Name A - L
- 7:00 - 7:30 Last Name M - Z
Pine Elementary - Monday, August 18, 2025 - 4th grade 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- 5th grade 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Middle School 6th Grade Student Orientation - Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. New 7th and 8th grade Student Orientation - Monday, August 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. Parent Information Night/Open House - Monday, August 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. School Open to “Walk your Schedule” August 14, 2025 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. School Open to “Walk your Schedule” August 14, 2025 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
High School Freshman Orientation - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Last Name A - L - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Last Name M - Z - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
New Student Orientation (Grades 10-12) 5:30 p.m. Open House for NOHS - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. School Open to “Walk your Schedule” - August 13, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
| | Food ServiceThe district will once again be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2025-2026 school year. This means that all North Olmsted students (K-12) are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch at school for each day of the 2025-2026 school year.
The free meals will not apply to a la carte items (second entrees, smoothies, ice cream, sodas, juices, water etc.) and snacks (chips, cookies, crackers etc.). These items will still need to be purchased.
In order to receive the free breakfast or lunch, students need to take the entire meal which includes ½ cup fruit or vegetable. The CEP program does not provide free milk to those who pack their meals.
Families do not need to do anything to receive these free meals. Your student will be able to participate in the CEP program without having to pay a fee or submit an application.
If you have any questions please contact our Food Service Department using the information below.
Patty Kinch, Food Service Director Patty.Kinch@nolmsted.org (440) 588-5601
Cheryl Madison, Administrative Secretary Cheryl.Madison@nolmsted.org (440) 588-5602
| | TransportationKindergarten students who live more than 1.25 miles from their school will be transported by the district. Students in grades 1-8 who live more than 1.5 miles from their school will be transported by the district.
| Bus RoutesBus routes will be posted on the district website by the end of the day on August 15th. They will also be available in PowerSchool. Students in grades PK-8 with special transportation needs will be able to view their bus route in PowerSchool. High School students with special transportation needs will be contacted by the transportation department.
The transportation variance form is available on the district website. A new one must be completed each school year. If you plan to complete a variance, families are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Variance form can be found here: https://www.northolmstedschools.org/Transportation.aspx
If you know that your student will be a car rider and not use school transportation please contact the transportation department at 440-588-5328 to let them know.
Please make arrangements for your student to arrive home anytime after dismissal. Questions about transportation? Email our transportation department at David.Leigh@nolmsted.org or Natasha.Jackson@nolmsted.org.
| | Supply ListsSupply lists are available on the district website. High school students will receive any supply information on the first day of school.
| | | Before School Care
| | First Day Printable Signs!Celebrate the first day of school with a printable sign! Signs are available on the district website and can be printed out on a regular sheet of computer paper. Share your photos on social media using #NOCSFirstDay!
| | | Annual Notice Regarding Technology ProvidersOhio law requires school districts to provide parents and students annual notice regarding curriculum, testing, or assessment contract(s) with any technology providers the school district has entered into affecting student education records, as defined by the laws requiring this notice. As a result, the district is notifying you that the District has contracts with the following technology providers listed in this link.
The district prioritizes the privacy and security of student information. If you wish to inspect any of the District’s technology provider contracts, have questions about any District program or activity that potentially affects student education records, as defined by this law, and/or allows a technology provider access to such student education records, please do not hesitate to contact Coordinator of Technology Anthony Jiannetti at anthony.jiannetti@nolmsted.org.
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