North Olmsted City Schools

Dear North Olmsted City Schools Families,

A new school year is just weeks away and we are looking forward to welcoming back all of our students for another wonderful school year! Below you’ll find helpful information to ensure a smooth start to the year. Our building principals will also be sharing additional updates on August 7th to keep you informed every step of the way.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back!

Best Regards,

Chris Caleris

Superintendent

The Parent Portal has a fresh new look designed to make it easier than ever to navigate and find the information you need. While the appearance and layout have been updated, all of the same important features and information are still available. The new design provides a more user-friendly experience, helping families quickly access grades, attendance, schedules, and other important student information.

The Parent Portal will be available on August 12th 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 12th. This information will only be available to those who have updated their parent portal and completed their back to school forms.

Note: If you do not know your login information for the PowerSchool Parent Portal please contact your student’s building for assistance.

Please note that there are two school calendars this year.

Grades PK-K

Grades 1-12

• Dates: August 7, 12:00 a.m. – August 9, 11:59 p.m.
• Eligible Items: Almost all items of clothing priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less.

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.

Grades 1-12 - August 20, 2026

Kindergarten - August 24, 2026

Preschool - August 26, 2026

Contact your student's school for any back to school questions.

Registration

Phone: (440) 588-5308

District Registrar: Crystal Bianca

Birch Elementary

Main Office: (440) 588-5400

Principal: Frank Samerigo, Frank.Samerigo@nolmsted.org

Administrative Assistant: Kim Stanko, Kim.Stanko@nolmsted.org

Chestnut Elementary

Main Office: (440) 588-5500

Principal: Brittany Brookbank, Brittany.Brookbank@nolmsted.org

Administrative Assistant: Vickie Lofton, Vickie.Lofton@nolmsted.org

Maple Elementary

Main Office: (440) 588-5515

Principal: Lynne Stark, Lynne.Stark@nolmsted.org

Administrative Assistant: Donna Miller, Donna.Miller@nolmsted.org

Pine Elementary

Main Office: (440) 588-5530

Principal: Jessica Barwacz: Jessica.Barwacz@nolmsted.org

Administrative Assistant: Anne Kennedy, Anne.Kennedy@nolmsted.org

North Olmsted Middle School

Main Office: (440) 588-5700

Principal Bryan Busold: Bryan.Busold@nolmsted.org

Administrative Assistant: Kim Ocepek, Kimberly.Ocepek@nolmsted.org

North Olmsted High School

Main Office: (440) 588-5800

Principal Jim Koontz: Jim.Koontz@nolmsted.org

Administrative Assistant: Patty Horn, Patty.Horn@nolmsted.org

Below 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. (Tuesday 8:35- 3:01)

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.

Please mark your calendars for these important back to school events. More information and times on these events will be communicated in August.

August 11th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at North Olmsted High School (pavilion by the tennis courts)

Preschool/Kindergarten Orientation

• Kindergarten Orientation August 20th - Session 1: 9:30 a.m. (Last name A-M) and Session 2: 1:00 p.m. (last name N-Z)
• Preschool Orientation August 21st - Session 1: 9:30 a.m. (morning preschool students) and Session 2: 1:00 p.m. (afternoon preschool students)

August 18th
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Last names A-L)
7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (Last names M-Z)

August 18th
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Last names A-L)

7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (Last names M-Z)

August 17th

6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Grade 4)

6:45p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Grade 5)

North Olmsted Middle School

• 6th Grade Student Orientation - August 13th 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

• New 7th and 8th grade Student Orientation - August 13th 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 pm.

• Back to School Open House - August 18th 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• School Open to “Walk your Schedule” August 13th 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

North Olmsted High School

• Freshman Orientation - August 12th 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Back to School Open House - August 17th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• School Open to “Walk your Schedule” - August 12th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and

• New Student Orientation - August 17th 5:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center

The district will once again be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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

Bus routes will be posted on the district website by the end of the day on August 14th. 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 lists are available on the district website. High school students will receive any supply information on the first day of school.

Before school care will include all elementary schools! Parents are responsible for transportation to the before school care program. Cost for the program is $75.00 per quarter. Complete details for each school are available at the following links. Before school care registration will be available August 10th.

Birch Elementary (K) - 7:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Chestnut Elementary (1-3) - 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Maple Elementary (1-3) - 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Pine Elementary (4-5) - 7:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.

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!

Ohio 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.

Show your Eagle pride by joining us for the annual Homecoming Parade on Sunday, August 16! Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to walk alongside North Olmsted City Schools as we celebrate this community tradition. Participants should meet at the high school by 1:45 p.m., with the parade stepping off promptly at 2:00 p.m. Wear your black and orange, bring your school spirit!

After the parade we will be at the park in the big tent with free popsicles! Stop by and see us!

North Olmsted City Schools

26669 Butternut Ridge Road

North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

(440) 588- 5300

www.northolmstedschools.org

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