District Update - August 1

ALL district families (grades PK-12) are invited to kick off the 2025-26 school year with us during this fun event, which includes:

• Class lists for grades PK-6 (Class lists will also be posted the following day on the front doors of our buildings for those who cannot attend)
• Important school year information (registration, food services, transportation, etc.)
• A variety of delicious treats and food trucks, including Manna Food Truck, Kona Ice, FranksnShakes, and bRaised in the CLE
• Free and fun activities: balloon twisting, face painting, a bounce house, dunk tank, Eaton Township Fire & Rescue obstacle course and helicopter landing, and much more!

• Live DJ

• Local vendors, community partners, and Midview groups

Join us in the Midview Middle School parking lot on Thursday, August 21, from 5-7 p.m. In the event of rain, the Rally will be held inside of the Middle School.

New and returning Midview families - we invite you to join us at our open houses and other important start-of-year events! Meet teachers and staff, get acquainted with buildings and classrooms, ask questions, and receive general back-to-school information and resources. The dates and times are as follows:

• North Elementary Open House: August 28 from 5-6 p.m.
• West Elementary Open House: August 27 from 5-6 p.m.
• East Intermediate Open House: August 26 from 5-6 p.m.
• Middle School Open House: August 27 from 6-7 p.m.
• 7th Grade Orientation: August 19 from 8-11:30 a.m.
• MMS Walk the Halls: August 28 from 3-5:30 p.m. (Optional: An extra opportunity for students and their parents to familiarize themselves a bit more with the building and practice walking their schedule.)
• High School Open House: August 28 from 6-7 p.m.
• Senior "Paint Your Parking Spot": August 18-22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Senior/Junior/Underclassmen Parking Pass Purchasing: Begins August 18 during building hours
• Freshman Orientation: August 20 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Looking to get ahead on your back-to-school shopping? School supply lists are available below and on each building's web page:

• High School: Teachers will provide supply lists for their respective courses at the beginning of the school year.
• Middle School Supply Lists (grades 7 & 8)
• East Supply Lists (grades PK, 5 & 6)
• West Supply Lists (grades K, 3 & 4)
• The kindergarten supply list is the same for both schools!
• North Supply Lists (grades K, 1 & 2)
• The kindergarten supply list is the same for both schools!

Stuff the Bus Initiative: In collaboration with Albert’s Market, Midview Schools Transportation is holding a “Stuff the Bus” to gather school supplies for Middie families in need. Learn more about where drop-off boxes are located and how to contribute here!

Building start and end times for the 2025-26 school year are the same as last year.

• High School: 7:40 A.M.- 2:35 P.M.

• Middle School: 7:25 A.M.- 2:20 P.M.

• East Intermediate: 7:20 A.M.- 2:15 P.M.
• Little Middie Preschool: 8-10:45 A.M. & 11:30 A.M.-2:15 P.M.
• West Elementary: 8:20 A.M.- 3:15 P.M.
• North Elementary: 8:20 A.M.- 3:15 P.M.

As a reminder:

• Students are permitted in the buildings 15 minutes prior to the start of the school day.
• Midview Local Schools has three early release days this school year, in which students are dismissed two hours earlier than usual. Early release days and other important school year dates can be viewed on the 25-26 School Year Calendar. Each school building also has its own calendar of events on its webpage.

Requesting Transportation:

All transportation requests and changes must be submitted through FinalForms.

Families who have open-enrolled their child or who require transportation to a location other than their primary residence must complete the Alternate Transportation Form within FinalForms each school year. Our top priority is to provide safe and timely transportation to and from students’ primary residences. Alternate location requests will be considered based on space availability and alignment with existing bus routes.

Updated transportation information for the 2025-26 school year will be available on August 20.

• RETURNING MIDVIEW TRANSPORTATION FAMILIES: Please log in to your StopFinder account on or after August 20, and scroll over to September 2 to ensure the rollover was successful. Ignore the StopFinder email invite from Transportation.
• NEW MIDVIEW TRANSPORTATION FAMILIES: Transportation will send an email invite to join StopFinder on August 20. If you have not received an email by August 21, check the “Junk/Spam” folder or double-check the email address listed in FinalForms.

For questions/concerns about your child's transportation, please contact the transportation department at 440-748-2322 or stop by their table at the Back-to-School Rally on August 21.

During the 2025-26 school year, the state of Ohio includes funding to cover the cost of providing no-cost breakfast and no-cost lunch to students qualifying for reduced-price meals. This means all families eligible for free OR reduced-price meals will receive breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE, provided they complete the required application.

• Over 40% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the federal income guidelines are eligible for free meals. We encourage all families who believe they may be eligible to apply.

• Since financial situations change from year to year, families must fill out a new application each year.

• The application process is easy and takes less than 10 minutes!

• Applications are completely confidential and will not be shared outside of the district office.

• Every eligible form counts and is a valuable resource for our school. Submitting an application ensures that all Midview families can access key benefits.

Please visit our Food Services web page to read more about Free & Reduced-Price Meals and to complete the application.

We hope our youngest Middies are as excited as our staff is for the upcoming school year! Below are some key dates that families should keep in mind:

Preschool:

• Open House: September 4 from 5-6 p.m. at East Intermediate
• Preschool First Day: September 9

Kindergarten:

• MANDATORY Screenings: August 12, 13, and 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in between North Elementary and West Elementary.
• Families who have successfully registered their child for the 2025-26 school year should have received an email detailing their date and time slot.

• Building Placement & Teacher Assignment: To accommodate recent community growth, especially at the elementary level, kindergarten classes will once again be split between North and West Elementary Schools. Rest assured, regardless of the building, your child will receive the same high-quality education and care.

• Teacher assignments will be finalized after screenings are completed.
• Class lists will be posted at the district’s Back-to-School Rally on August 21 (see above section for more information).
• Kindergarten First Day(s): To help our youngest learners transition into the school environment with comfort and confidence, we are implementing a soft start to the school year. This gradual start gives students time to adjust in a smaller group setting before joining their full class.
• September 2: Only students with last names A–L attend
• September 3: Only students with last names M–Z attend
• September 4: ALL kindergarten students attend together

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, all families are required to log in to their FinalForms account to review, update (if needed), and sign all necessary documents. This must be completed prior to our first day of school!

This quick and easy process takes less than 10 minutes and ensures your child’s information is accurate and up to date—helping us keep your family informed and connected.

FinalForms is our secure, online system that allows parents and guardians to:

• Update emergency medical authorization forms

• Provide or revise contact information

• Complete athletic participation forms

• And more—all in one convenient place

If you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our goal is to ensure every student has a great start to the school year!