Eagle News and Notes

The final push is here! The weather is also finally changing for the better! We love the weather but the closer we get to the end of the school, the harder it is for us all to stay focused. So, I am requesting your help. Please remind your student the importance of finishing strong. Our athletes have heard this type of a phrase a lot. It applies to all areas of life and we hope it will be applied to academics!

We have also begun preparations for next school year. Setting up the schedule for next year is a time consuming task, but paves the way to a new year and new opportunities for our students. It may also mean extra work for our teachers over the summer as they undertake teaching new classes. Their time and energy does not go unnoticed.

Stay healthy, stay safe and enjoy your time as a family!

GO EAGLES!!!

This year's participants for the BGSU PICNICS Student Research Program were recently announced, and two Eastwood Students students were selected. Please congratulate Morgan Cully and Lucas Firsdon on their selection to the program. They will participate in 6 weeks of cutting edge science research this summer at BGSU. Congratulations and GO EAGLES!!

Eastwood High School Pep Crew is holding a Fundraiser at Red Robin in Rossford on May 1, 2025. This fundraiser is being held to help our Pep Crew to continue to boost morale and school spirit. It will help cover expenses for prizes, supplies for posters, and a whole lot of other things that the Pep Crew come up with. If you mention our fundraiser when you go we will get credit. I am also adding the flyer to this post. The fundraiser is all day, so good during the lunch hour for those who are not at school and dinner!

You can also order online by following these instructions:

1 Start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the restaurant above.

2 In the menu, go to the category labeled “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” and click on that item.

3 Click the “add” button, and then “add to bag.”

4 Add your meal items and check out.

5 Arrive at Red Robin, come in, say hi, grab your food and be on your way! If your location has

curbside pick-up, we can bring it to your car too!

On Friday, May 9, our People, Inc will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the high school gymnasium. If you are interested in giving, please contact Mrs. Sims at ssims@eastwoodschools.org so she can sign you up for a time slot.

May 2025

• English:
• Math:
• Science:
• Social Studies:
• Visual Arts:
• Foreign Language:
• Musical Arts: (Band) & (Choir)
• Agricultural Education:
• Computer Technology:
• Health/Physical Education:
• Industrial Tech/Photo:
• Applied Arts:

May

Freshman -

Sophomore -

Juniors -

Seniors -

With all the illness going around, and some of them keeping students out multiple days, please take a look at this and keep it in mind when debating about sending your student to school.

If you have signed up to receive Mr. Welker's Community Emails but are not receiving the email messages, please do one of the following to allow his emails to reach your inbox.

1. check your spam/trash folder

2. add bwelker@eastwoodschools.org to your contacts

We have received numerous duplicate sign ups from community members that are already on the Superintendent's Community mailing list so hopefully doing one or both of the above will allow you to receive the email messages.

EASTWOOD TRANSPORTATION NOTE

Dear Parent / Guardian,

We're very busy in the Transportation Office preparing for the upcoming school year! To help us route efficiently and accurately, please review the information below.

Action may be required for us to properly route your student(s).

Here is a list of categories that require action:

If your child falls into one of these categories, a form is required and must be submitted prior to August 1.

• Students attending Penta Career Center

• Even if they do not plan to ride the bus, a transportation plan is required.

• Students who will have a friend or family member providing transportation

• Students who drive

• Students using any address other than their home address. Examples below:

• Day Cares

• Homes of friends or family members

• Shared Parenting - using the address of both parents (as long as both parents reside in the District)

Please use the link provided here to review important transportation information, and access the links you need to submit the appropriate forms!

Transportation Links for Eastwood Parents

If you have already submitted the necessary forms for the upcoming school year, we appreciate your attention to this matter; you do not have to submit another form at this time.

This document is also accessible through the Transportation tab in Final Forms, and on the Transportation page of the District website.

Thank you!

March 31 - April 4 - No School - Spring Break

April 15 - English Language Arts End of Course Exam Part 1

April 17 - English Language Arts End of Course Exam Part II

April 18 & 21 - No School

April 23 - Biology End of Course Exam Part 1 & 2

April 25 - American History & Government End of Course Exam Part 1 & 2

April 25 - PM Assembly - Spring Sports

April 26 - Prom and After Prom

April 29 - Algebra 1 & Geometry End of Course Exam Part 1

April 30 - Algebra 1 & Geometry End of Course Exam Part 2

May 8 - Academic Awards and District Art Show

May 23 - Decision Day - Schedule TBD

May 26 - No School

May 28 - Seniors Last Day

June 3 - Underclassmen Last Day

Please make sure you and your student update Final Forms if you have not already done so!

So, why do our Penta students need to do this? For many reasons, the most important of which, is to assure that we have the most up-to-date contact information for you for both the school and transportation. We will be sending you things via the postal service and Final Forms throughout the school year and want to assure we have all the proper information. Being out of the building does not mean you are not still an Eagle! Also, if your student is in the building for any reason, then having emergency medical information is crucial, should something happen that would require it.

So, if you are among those who regularly get emails from Mrs. Jody Eaton regarding Final Forms, please go into Final Forms and assure that you and your student have completed and signed off on what needs to be done! You can also go to the school's website (www.eastwoodschools.org), click on the Parent tab at the top of the page and find a link to Final Forms there.

Thank you in advance for assure that this is completed!

Students who will be entering or are in the 12th grade are required to receive a Meningococcal vaccine. The state of Ohio now requires a first dose prior to entering 7th grade and a 2nd dose prior to the student's senior year. If a dose was given prior to the student's 16th birthday, they are required to receive the second dose. Verification of this vaccine needs to be turned in to the office. If, at anytime, you take your student to get their immunization, please send proof of this to the office.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective layer around the brain and spinal cord. This disease can be fatal or leave those who survive it with permanent disabilities. The meningococcal vaccine is the best way to avoid meningitis.

Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization are subject to exclusion from school.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding immunizations, please contact Dannelle Sutton, RN, School Nurse at dsutton@eastwoodschools.org or call the Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program hotline at 800-282-0546, or visit the ODH website.

March 31 - April 4 - Spring Break

April 18 & 21 - No School

April 25 - PM Assembly

May 23 - Schedule TBD

May 26 - No School

May 28 - Seniors Last Day

June 3 - Underclassmen Last Day

Finals Forms has provided some confusion in regards to medication for our students. If your student will need to take medication at school, be it prescription or over the counter, you will need to print out the appropriate form on Final Forms, complete it and send it in to school. You will also need to provide a bottle of medication in its original container. We do not have medication (Tylenol, Advil, etc) to give to students.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the office and speak to the secretaries.

If you believe your family will qualify for free or reduced lunches and fees, please go into Final Forms under Situational Forms and complete the 2024-2025 application online. Assure that you complete the page with check boxes that allows the board office to share your status with building secretaries. Processing of approval is automatic when done online. Thank you

This is just a friendly reminder about the Board policy regarding participation fees. The Board policy, instituted in 2014, indicates that any outstanding fees must be paid in full, unless you have been consistently making payments on your students fees, PRIOR to the office being able to accept/apply any payments to the athletic participation fees. Participation fees MUST be paid prior to the first competition (excluding scrimmages). This policy also pertains to participation in band and FFA activities. If you wish to go on a payment plan, please contact Mrs. Eaton as soon as possible and set it up.

This is a policy that is set by the board and the secretaries will be adhering to it. If you have a balance, please make arrangements to pay the fees via PaySchoolCentral with a credit card, or in the office with exact cash or a check.

If you would like a copy of the policy, please contact the office and Mrs. Eaton or Mrs. Brown will be happy to provide it to you.

For our families of Seniors: It is also part of board policy that Seniors will not be issued their diplomas until all fees are paid and community service is completed. If you need to set up a payment plan, it is suggested you do this early in the year to ease the burden in May. Please contact Mrs. Jody Eaton to do so at jeaton@eastwoodschools.org or call her at the office at 419-833-3611.

Just a reminder that the district uses Remind 101 to notify families of closings, delays and other emergencies. Please assure that you have signed up or have up to date information in your account. There are instructions on the school's website under the Parent tab on how to sign up!

Email: jkieper@eastwoodschools.org
Website: www.eastwoodschools.org
Location: 4900 Sugar Ridge Road, Pemberville, OH, USA
Phone: (419) 833-3611
Twitter: @EHSEaglesinfo