Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, January 16th due to Martin Luther King Day and Tuesday, January 17th due to our Staff Professional Development Day. There will be no district transportation to Vanguard, Sentinel, or other out-of-district locations on Tuesday. Thank you.

Hello Stockaders, Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Please complete the form located on the school website by Monday, April 3, if your child will be five (5) years old by August 1, 2023. This form should be completed by members of the Old Fort District as well as those who may be considering open enrolling to Old Fort.
Old Fort Website: www.oldfortschools.org
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING IS THURSDAY, APRIL 27 and FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 by appointment.
Please call the Old Fort Elementary Office at 419-986-5166 with any questions.
There will be no school on Monday, January 16th for MLK Day and Tuesday, January 17th for Staff Professional Development. Thank you.

Tonight the Lady Stockaders basketball game is HOME vs New Riegel. This was originally an away game, but we are now at New Riegel on Feb.11 at 10:00 a.m. Tip off tonight is at 6:00, and it is varsity only. See you at the game!
Calling all preschool parents!! Old Fort Preschool registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be open January 9th- February 10th! You can complete your registration through the Old Fort Schools webpage under the preschool link. Please email bfaist@oldfortschools.org with any questions! We look forward to welcoming our next class of little Stockaders!!
Please see the attached memo for important safety updates from Old Fort Local Schools. Additionally, you will note that there is no school on Tuesday, January 17th due to a recently schedule Professional Development Day for all staff around the topic of school safety. Thank you.
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The Varsity Girls fall to the Raiders 51-32.

The girls game vs Lakota tonight is varsity only, and the game will begin at 6:00 p.m.
5th Grade spent time the last few days before break baking cookies from different countries. This was part of their "Holidays around the World" unit.

The Lady Kaders lose a tough one on the road tonight to the Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains. Final score 44-34.



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The Grinch came to Old Fort Elementary!



Digging for Dinosaur Bones
What a fun way to learn!


Mrs. Hanes' 3rd Grade Christmas Cookie Day!


JV girls had a big win over Gibsonburg at home tonight. Varsity lost in a hard-fought battle in which the Golden Bears came out on top. Final score 54-51.




Want to show your generosity this holiday season? Why not participate in our 144 Fundraiser? It’s easy… just take an envelope and return it with the amount listed on outside of the envelope. If all 144 are filled, this will raise $10,000 for some needed equipment for our Music and Drama Department. Remaining envelopes range from $14 to $136. Please email Mrs. DeRodes for more information at aderodes@oldfortschools.org



After Wednesday, we have now used 2 of our 8 calamity days. The school calendar below reflects the change of a possible make-up day from the first day of spring break to the last day. The 2023-2024 school calendar should be out in a couple of months. Thank you.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/741/Old_Fort_Local_School_District/2139994/2022-2023_School_Calendar_FINAL_with_highlights.pdf
Congrats to the 7th grade boys on a big win against Danbury tonight at home. 8th grade lost a hard-fought battle, but gave their all the entire game. Special Shout-out to the cheerleaders and their advisor. Great job, ladies!!




Old Fort Schools are closed for today Wednesday December 7th
Old Fort Schools are on a 2 hour delay today Wednesday December 7th.
