Continental Local School, Back to School News Release - 8/02/23
Staff will welcome students back to Continental Local Schools with the first day of classes to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Classes will be running from 8:20 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. for grades K-6 with doors opening at 8:05 a.m. Grades 7-12 classes are from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with doors opening at 8:00 a.m.
Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and principals, and locate classrooms during Open House on Thursday, August 17 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. All students are encouraged to bring their school supplies (school supply lists are posted to the district website) with them to Open House. The elementary and high school offices will be open to accept workbook and lunch payments.
Student workbook fees are:
Grades K-12, $40.00.
Grades 7-12, Extra fees may be applicable for some projects.
Grades 7-12, $50.00 premium for use of the iPads (to be used toward iPad initiative).
A breakfast is available to students for $1.75. Students in Grades K-6 may purchase a “Type A” lunch for $2.60; Grades 7-12 will pay $3.10 for a “Type A” lunch. Additional milk can be purchased for .60 cents. When depositing money in your child’s lunch account, please make checks payable to Continental School and enclose it in a sealed envelope marked with your child’s name, student ID number, and amount for each child’s account. Information on free and reduced price meals can be obtained from the principal’s office in each building or in Final Forms. Parents are advised to write separate checks for workbook fees and lunch account payments.
Parents and students are reminded that they must update Final Forms for their student(s) on an annual basis. This must be done for all K-12 grade students, including students that attend Vantage. To update final forms, please go to the district website and click the “Final Forms” button at the center of the screen. If you have forgotten your login credentials, there is a link you can click to recover your password. All forms must be updated prior to the first day of school. If you need any assistance with Final Forms, please contact the office.
In addition to the central office, the elementary and high school offices are now open. Any students new to the district are asked to register immediately. Parents with questions concerning class assignments should contact the school offices beginning August 7th between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
If you wish to receive school notifications, we have an APP for our district. Go the the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search Continental Pirates-OH. The app will provide you with the up-to-date information about the district, schools, and athletics. This is also how we communicate calamity day cancellations and delays for our school. The app will also provide you with push notifications when we send out a live feed or news link. If you have questions, call the school for assistance. Information regarding bad weather or bus information will also be announced on the following radio or television stations:
LIMA AREA TELEVISION STATIONS
1150 WIMA WTOL TV 11
T-102 Lima Country WTVG TV 13
107.5 The Big Buck WLIO TV 35
Mix 103.3
93.9 Kiss FM
DEFIANCE/NAPOLEON AREA
Mix 98.1
WNDH-FM – 103.1
WONW-AM – 1280
105.7 The Bull
Parents and students are asked to be alert and ready for buses during the first week of school as pick-up times may vary by 5-10 minutes.