OCSD Newsletter
Candle of Knowledge
Candle of Knowledge speakers Alexis Luckey, Brandon Bertoni, & Gabi Levy. The ceremony will be held Monday, May 20. For more details, please click HERE!
Creative Writing
LMS students of Ms. Margo Fox ended the year with a creative writing unit, and today the room was transformed into a café, where students enjoyed popcorn, juice, and other snacks, and then shared their stories with the class.
Funko Pop FUN
LMS students learn about the art of FUNKO POP with the help of LMS Art Teacher Ms. Tiffany Georgiadis! Read all about it HERE!
Summer Youth Sports Camps!
There is still plenty of time to register for Oberlin City Schools Summer Youth Sports Camps! To register, click HERE!
Online Ticket Sales
GREAT news - tickets for sporting events will be available online! Cash will still be accepted. More information will be forthcoming!
Sports Physicals
The OHSAA 2024-25 Pre-Participation Physical Exam Forms for student athletes are now available. For forms, click HERE!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of mental health and to celebrate the progress made in this field. It's a month where we can all take action to foster our own mental well-being and support others. Celebrating can mean many things: from educating ourselves and spreading awareness about mental health issues, to engaging in activities that promote our own mental health like mindfulness or yoga. It's also a great time to check in on friends and family, or even volunteer with organizations that support mental health causes. Let's use this month to break the stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health!
If you need additional support or strategies, please reach out to Director of Student and Family Support Mr. Jay Nimene at jnimene@oberlinschools.net.
Progress continues to be made on the facility plans for the Oberlin City School District. On April 9, 2024 there was a work session with the Oberlin City School District Board of Education to review the recommendation for a new 6–8 school adjacent to the current Oberlin High School. This option requires now new effective mileage and would be funded out of a combination of funds in hand, and revenue from the current bond issue which would be extended. Once this school is complete, Langston Middle School students would move to this new 6–8 school. The current Langston Middle School site would then be repurposed.
Thendesign Architecture and Hammond Construction spoke about each of the options and recommended building a 6-8 middle school. The entire meeting can be viewed on the District's YouTube Channel.
In future phases, a new high school could be built and connected to the new school.
Currently, constructing a new 6–12 school, as a single phase, is beyond the bonding capacity of the District, but building in phases presents a cost effective and efficient solution that satisfies facility needs moving forward.
Dear Oberlin School Families,
Welcome to May - and what a busy month it has been! It’s important to take a moment to reflect on your growth, celebrate achievements, and step into summer with confidence, knowing your potential knows no bounds!
Here are a few reminders:
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Wright Memorial Park, 17 West Vine Street, Oberlin. It will include keynote speaker, the 2023 Lorain County Veteran of the Year Dr. Steve Sturgill, musical selections and other events. All are invited to attend. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the Oberlin Elementary School gymnasium, 210 North Park Street, Oberlin.
We are still taking applications for our 2024 Summer Enrichment Programming. To sign-up, please complete the Google link by clicking HERE.
The District magazine will be mailed to all who reside in the 44074 Zip Code in June. Be sure to look for it!
And, in closing, to the Class of 2024: Embrace challenges, celebrate victories, and cherish memories. Your journey is just beginning—make it remarkable, meaningful, and unforgettable!
As a reminder, be sure to stay up-to-date on the latest District news by following our Website and Blog Site!
Sincerely,
Dr. David Hall
Superintendent
Oberlin Schools Alumni Association
Are you an alumni of Oberlin City School District? Consider joining the Oberlin Schools Alumni Association! For more information, visit the website by clicking HERE!