WR: Back-to-School Toolkit

Get everything you need to start the school year strong - all in one place. From supply lists and important forms to district calendars and key updates, the toolkit is designed to help our families feel informed, prepared, and ready for a great year ahead.

What you'll find inside:

• Quick links to forms and documents
  
  

• School supply lists by grade level
  
  

• District and building calendars
  
  

• Important announcements and reminders
  
  

• Helpful resources for families
  
  

Whether you're a returning Roughrider or joining us for the first time—WeR glad you're here!

Our Mission: Empowering every student every day to learn, lead, and achieve by providing a connected, safe, and innovative experience.

Our Beliefs:

• We act on our belief that all students can learn!

• We accept learning as the fundamental principle of the school and examine all practices in light of their impact on learning.

• We believe that all students belong to all of us.

• We establish and maintain an environment of mutual respect and trust.

We know the start of the school year brings full calendars and busy routines. That’s why we’ve gathered everything you need to help you create calendars, plan carpools, and coordinate coverage for events.

• See back-to-school events here.

• District Calendar

• Cheer on the Roughriders! View fall sport schedules here!

Great news for family budgets! The district applied and was approved for a special U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program for healthy school meals.

• No Charge Meals: All enrolled students can receive both breakfast and lunch at no charge every school day.

• No Income Applications Needed: Parents do not need to submit free and reducedprice income eligibility applications this year.

• Other Financial Assistance: If you need financial assistance for other expenditures, please complete the State and Federal Financial Assistance tab in FinalForms.

• A La Carte & Extras: Specialty items, snacks, and extra milk do not qualify under this program and will still cost money.

• Leftover Account Balances: Funds remaining from last year can be used for a la carte items or transferred toward your child’s student fees. To request a balance transfer to student fees, simply contact your building secretary.

• Lunch Calendar here.

WR Bus Rules

• Observe the same conduct as in the classroom.
• Be courteous; use no profane language.
• Do not eat or drink on the bus.
• Keep the bus clean.
• Cooperate with the driver.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not be destructive.
• Stay in your seat.
• Keep your head, hands, and feet inside the bus.
• Sit in the assigned seat if the bus driver makes assignments.

2026-2027 Bus Routes

Elementary Car Rider Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

Morning Drop-Off

• Car rider drop-off runs from 8:40 AM to 9:00 AM.
• If you arrive before 8:40 AM, your child will be sent to Rider Care.
• If you arrive after 9:00 AM, please park your car and sign your child in at the office.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Pick-up begins at 3:15 PM.
• Cars should pull forward to the five numbered cones and wait until the car ahead has loaded and exited before moving forward.
• WRE-issued car rider tags are required for pick-up.
• If you do not have your rider tag or your child is not in the holding area, you will be asked to park and walk into the building.

Preschool Transportation

Western Reserve has two preschool transportation routes that might be a means for your child to get to and from the school. There is an additional transportation fee that ranges from $0-$40 a month. We can not guarantee transportation for all students, but we are willing to explore the possibility. If you have an interest or questions about preschool transportation, please contact Christine Markley, our Transportation Coordinator.

Christine Markley

• 419.660-8508 x 1006
• cmarkley@western-reserve.org

If you are a family with returning student(s)

• See if you qualify for nutritional benefits for your student(s) here.
• Visit ProgressBook to set alerts and view student schedules
• Access FinalForms to upload documents and update information
• Need help transitioning from EZPay to PaySchools?
• Follow these simple directions here.

We work hard to keep you informed - but staying connected works best when families know where to look. From newsletters and social media to direct contacts in each building, we’ve made it easy to find what you need, when you need it. Let’s work together to maintain open lines of communication throughout the year.

• Follow us for easy updates, event info, and a peek into daily life at WR.
• Read the latest edition of On The Western Front.
• Looking for an athletic update? Check out the WR Athletic Boosters page on FB.