Old Fort Local School District

Just a reminder-the lights at PM Gillmor Park will be turned on at 8:20 tonight, 4/20/20, to honor our 2020 seniors! The park is still closed due to COVID-19, and we continue to practice social distancing. Please stay in your vehicle if you choose to drive to the park. Thank you!

The lights at PM Gillmor Park will be turned on tomorrow night, 4/20/20, at 8:20 pm (20:20) for 20 minutes to honor all our 2020 seniors!

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review Update #7 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! https://5il.co/f6l2

Old Fort Elementary Virtual Rabbit Run/Walk! 🐰💛🤎

In efforts to social distance, the Old Fort LSD Board of Education will be conducting the April Board Meeting electronically on Zoom. Below is the information to attend the board meeting on April 13th at 6:00 PM. The Zoom video will be accessible beginning at 5:45 PM. Topic: Old Fort LSD April 13, 2020 Board Meeting Time: Apr 13, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/459034599 Meeting ID: 459 034 599

Click here for another update on distance learning from Mrs. Bryant: https://youtu.be/nrRnarodvIs

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review Update #6 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/661283/Old_Fort_LSD_COVID-19_UPDATE__6.pdf

Click here for a message to elementary parents from Mrs. Bryant, our principal. https://youtu.be/eEy_dqCJUS8

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review Update #5 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/648478/COVID19_Update__5_4-2-20__2_.pdf

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review Update #5 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/648478/COVID19_Update__5_4-2-20.pdf

Hello! I'm Heather Dinklage, the school psychologist. I'm here for you during this school closure. I'm available to help with mental health needs for students as well as for special education questions. Please feel free to reach out to me at hdinklage@oldfortschools.org

Good afternoon, Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2020 Reverse Raffle which benefits the Old Fort Local Schools will be held at a remote location. The drawing will still be completed as normal, but without spectators due to the COVID-19 public contact restrictions. The drawing will be at 1:00 PM on the first Saturday after the "shelter in place" order is lifted. The Reverse Raffle Committee will be completing the drawing with an official school representative present, if possible. After the drawing is completed, checks will be sent to the winning ticket holders. Any questions, please contact Brad Fry, 419-680-8090 or Pat Biller, 419-355-0189. Thanks for your support and understanding.

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review Update #4 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/635190/Old_Fort_LSD_COVID-19_Update__4.pdf

This is a reminder that the Old Fort Local School District is accepting inter-district open enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year through March 31, 2020. Applications are available through the link below and can be accessed through the Old Fort District website. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7xv5nW71wv3s8U5u_bqboHSs2ZFhUdlOiW6IvDy2e6EbEAA/viewform

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review the following links from the JH/HS Principal, Elementary Principal, and Assistant Principal regarding optional online instruction. Additionally, you will be receiving more information via Final Forms. We appreciate your patience and understanding through these unprecedented times. Thanks! JH/HS - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/629033/Old_Fort_JH-HS_COVID-19_Parent_Letter.pdf Elementary - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/629031/3-23-20_Parent_Distance_Learning_Memo.pdf

This message is only for families that do not have a laptop or desktop computer at home for student usage. If you do not have a device for student usage, the district will provide a Chromebook during this school closure. Please only request a Chromebook, if you are in need of a device since we have a limited number of Chromebooks. Pickup schedule is as follows: * Grades K-6 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday, March 22 Please pick up your Chromebook at the front office elementary entrance. In the interest of safety, only one parent should enter the building. We will practice social distancing during this process. * Grades 7-12 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday, March 22 Please pickup your Chromebook in the high school gymnasium using the north entrance only. In the interest of safety, only one parent should enter the building. We will practice social distancing during this process. If you are in need of a Chromebook, please fill out the google form at the following link: https://forms.gle/n4c1Xdd25oCdAmQ6A Additionally, many companies are offering free wi-fi/hot spots during this time of need. Please see the following links for additional information. https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-student-households-and-more https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html https://www.verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus Thank you!

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Please review Update #3 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/626217/Old_Fort_LSD_COVID-19_Update__3.pdf

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, Staff, and Community, Please review Update #2 regarding the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We will send more updates in the coming days as more information becomes available. Thank you! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/619330/Old_Fort_LSD_COVID-19_Update__2.pdf

Dear Old Fort LSD Families, During the extended Spring Break, as declared by Governor DeWine, Old Fort LSD will continue to provide breakfast and lunch to our Free and Reduced students. If you would like your child to continue to receive school meals over this extended break, please fill out all of the information below. Families with multiple children will need to submit more than one application. (One application per child). Meals will be available for pick-up daily at both the Old Fort JH/HS building and the Old Fort Elementary - Bettsville campus beginning on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Please fill out the following link: https://forms.gle/mog4GwJbdABpWaxG9 If you do not have internet access, or are unable to fill out the form, you may sign your child up for a lunch by calling Treasurer, Thomas Siloy at 419-992-4291 ext 104. Thank you!

Dear Old Fort Families and Community, Please review the following correspondence from Superintendent Tom Peiffer regarding the closing of school and district protocols during that time period. Thank you for your time and attention. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/617268/Old_Fort_LSD_COVID-19_Update__1.pdf