Back to School Edition 2025-2026
Notes from Principal Dodds
Welcome Back!
Welcome back! We hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with laughter, learning, and special memories. As we begin this new school year, our team is excited to partner with you in helping your child grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This year promises to be full of curiosity, creativity, and fun as we explore new topics, develop important skills, and build a strong classroom community. Together, we will ensure your child feels supported, inspired, and ready to shine. Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of being part of your child’s journey—let’s make this year our best yet!
I know some are anxious about all the new for the 2025-2026 school year. I hope this information can ease some of that and allow for the back to school excitement shine through.
Where is CES???
205 Scio Road SW
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Our new building is located behind the Middle/High School. We will have some temporary signage up to allow for adjustments before we install permanent signage.
Arrival and Dismissal
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Arrival after 8:45 AM = Tardy
*Please note the Free Press Standard noted 8:45 AM doors open that is incorrect*
Dismissal will start at 3:15 PM
Parent Pick Ups: We will continue to use the system we used in the past. Cars cannot arrive prior to 2:45 PM.
Please note during both arrival and dismissal that the middle school and high school students are on campus as well. We have put time and thought into a system we believe is best for the safety of our students. I ask that you follow the guidelines set to keep both arrival and dismissal safe for our students and time efficient for you and your families. At the old building we were able to have all parent pickups dismissed by 3:25PM when everyone did their part. I believe we can accomplish that here as well.
As always I appreciate your cooperation and patience.
August Events
Monday, August 11: Back to School Warrior Bash 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday, August 19: Open House/Meet the Teacher 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Stagger Start for Grade 1 - Grade 4
Wednesday, August 20: Students with last names A-L
Thursday, August 21: Students with last names M-Z
Friday, August 22: ALL CES Students, Grades 1 - 4
Who is my teacher?!
There are many working pieces when it comes to class lists. The office staff is processing new enrollments and withdrawals. Final Forms completion is another important piece of this process. So if you haven't yet. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE update and sign your forms. My goal is to have class lists posted by the end of next week. I will email and post on Facebook when they are ready. You do not need to call ahead of that announcement to ask about class lists.
For the Students
Guess what? The classrooms are ready, the pencils are sharpened, and we’ve been waiting all summer just for YOU! This year will be full of amazing stories, exciting experiments, and new friends to meet. So grab your backpack, put on your brightest smile, and get ready for the best adventure yet—school is back!
We can't wait for you to learn in our new building!