August 5, 2011    

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2011-12 school year. I am honored to serve as your new middle school principal. We have an exciting year planned for all of our students, and I want to take this time to talk about current building initiatives, curriculum, scheduling, and opening week procedures.

The Opening of School

All students will receive a schedule on the first day of school. If there are any scheduling difficulties, please contact the guidance department.

Meet the Teacher Night

Will be held on Thursday, September 8 from 6-7 PM.

Report Cards and Interim Reports

In the district’s ongoing effort to curb spending and also to embrace environmentally friendly practices, all interim reports and report cards will be available electronically through Progress Book. Please contact the middle school if you need access to Progress Book. If a parent would like a printed copy of a record or report card, please stop at the middle school during regular business hours. 

General Information

The middle school’s hours have changed in part to enhance the curriculum that is provided for our students. In addition to a longer school day, the schedule enables school personnel time to meet and plan at the end of the day. 

This year, improving results on the Ohio Achievement Assessments and improving school climate will be the goals of the middle school. The schedule allows the middle school to sharply focus on improved outcomes for all students.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please call the middle school to speak with me. I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to lead this school. My goal is to make every student experience daily success.

GO BULLDOGS.

Christopher Hanke

Principal