Sauder News

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are participating in state-mandated testing required by the Ohio Department of Education. It is important that each child get a sound night of sleep and have a hearty breakfast in preparation for testing days. Please be sure your child comes to school with a fully charged Chromebook on their testing dates. The schedule for testing is listed below.

G3

Reading: April 14 and 15

Math: May 1 and 2

G4

Reading: April 8 and 9

Math: April 24 and 25

G5

Reading: April 10 and 11

Science: April 22 and 23

Math: April 29 and 30

Please visit our website to learn about our district assessments. When the results of a state-mandated assessment are sent to the district, those reports will be forwarded to the parents. Any district assessment results will either be sent home with the student, uploaded into the Home Access Center (HAC), or distributed during parent-teacher conferences.

The annual Art Extravaganza is right around the corner! Come join us on Friday, April 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm and enjoy a night of “Under the Sea” artwork, make and take crafts, auction items and raffle baskets. It’s sure to be a fun night!

This year’s Girls “Hawaiian Luau” Gala will be held on Friday, May 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Weather permitting, it will be held on the Sauder lawn. In the case of rain, we will be in the gym. While we encourage themed clothing, please keep in mind that the dress code still applies and no bathing suits are permitted. Stay tuned for information regarding purchasing tickets.

To volunteer for any of our events, please watch for our sign up geniuses to arrive via the Remind app or email us at sauderptg@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help.

For the 2025-2026 school year, a student is eligible for entrance into kindergarten if s/he turns five (5) on or before August 1st of the year in which s/he applies for entrance. The Board may admit a younger child to kindergarten if the child satisfies the Board's early entrance criteria.

Kindergarten registration will begin in February. The first step will be to complete the New Student Registration using this link. Please make sure you register for the 25-26 school year.

The second step will be to come to Sauder to turn in the necessary documents. Options include Feb 10-Feb 21 from 9:30-2:30 or during a scheduled appointment on conference nights (February 13 or 19). After you register at the link above, you will receive an email with information and a link to schedule an appointment if you want to bring the necessary documents on a conference night. If you plan to come during the day, you do not need a scheduled appointment.

When you bring the necessary documents, please also bring your child if possible, so we can take a photo for his/her ID badge.

Please complete this quick google form to let us know if your children are not returning to Sauder in 25-26. This information helps us plan for next year. This is for current K-4 students (not current grade 5 students who will go to JMMS).

If your 5th grade student will advance to Jackson Memorial Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year and needs transportation, please email the Transportation Department at busgarage@jackson.sparcc.org prior to August 1st to arrange busing. Please include your student’s name, address, and if they will need AM and /or PM busing.

Please click the link for the April Newsletter from our school counselor, Mrs. Zavarelli.

The Backpack Food Program, a partnership with RiverTree Jackson, is a service we are pleased to offer to the families of Jackson Local Schools. This program aims to send home a variety of easy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks for your child over the weekend. There are no income requirements for this program. The bags will be delivered to your child’s school, and your child can bring home the bag. Please complete this quick application to apply to be part of the Backpack Food Program.

Parents can see bus route information on the Stopfinder app. This app allows parents to monitor their child(ren)'s transportation route. The routing software and student ID badge scanning on the buses work in conjunction with the Stopfinder app. If you need assistance with the app, please contact the transportation office.

Transportation FAQs

On their website, the Transportation Department provides these FAQs you may find helpful.

The USDA is not offering free breakfast and lunch for public education students for the 24-25 school year. If you need monetary assistance with breakfast/lunch, please fill out the free and reduced lunch form. If you have questions about this form, please contact Marsha Escola, Food Service Supervisor, at 330-830-8031. All application information is confidential.

School Menus

To find school menus for our school, please click this link. Please click any menu item to see nutritional information including possible allergens.

Student Pick Up Note--If you plan on picking up your child from school every day this year, please have your child take a note to his/her teacher with the student’s first and last name, the date, and teacher’s name. In the note, please indicate that your child is parent pick-up until further notice. If you want to change from parent pick-up due to an appointment, or you have decided to have your child ride the bus, you will need to send a note on the day of the change with your child’s first and last name, the date, teacher’s name, and the change that you are requesting.

The Jackson Local School District believes in partnering with parents and providing them with resources to help navigate the world of technology, games, and social media. While advances in technology have many great rewards, there is also the potential for harm. Since December, we have provided a resource and hope more parents and students, as appropriate by age, will take advantage of this.

We have partnered with SmartSocial.com for its on-demand courses for parents and students. The SmartSocial resources cover a wide range of digital and social media topics. We are providing a parent subscription package to these resources to help you learn how to navigate the negative (and positive) parts of social media with your students. You can sign up here: https://smartsocial.com/jacksonlocalschooldistrict

The Jackson Local School District has a page on the District's Website where information related to student enrichment opportunities (academics, arts, athletics) can be found. The website can be found by clicking on the link location below.

The materials provided herein are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by the Jackson Local School District of any individuals or organizations involved nor of the messages conveyed within these materials. Absent a specific and express statement to the contrary, please be advised that the activities promoted by these materials do not have an affiliation with, nor are they sponsored or endorsed by, the Jackson Local School District.

Please click the link to read about the YMCA's Summer Day Camp.

Please click the link to read about Jackson Lacrosse for K-2 girls.

Please click the link to read about the Jackson Boy's Basketball Summer Camp.

Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Domain/995
Location: 7503 Mudbrook Street Northwest, Massillon, OH, USA
Phone: 330-830-8028
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Twitter: @JacksonLocal_SD