OCSD Newsletter
Dear Oberlin School Families,
January is “School Board Recognition Month,” and I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Board of Education - President Ms. Farah Emeka; Vice President Ms. Jo-Anne Steggall; and members, Ms. Rosa Gadsden, Ms. Janet Garrett and Dr. Ken Stanley. We are thankful for their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to the success of our students and school community. Your leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in shaping the direction of our District.
Here are a few items of note:
Lorain County Fair Survey
We are conducting a survey to learn how many of our Oberlin City Schools families attend the annual Lorain County Fair in August. Your feedback will help us for future District planning. This survey will only take a few minutes to complete. Please complete the survey HERE by Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Thank you for your participation!
Winter Weather Policy
The District monitors the weather locally, regionally, and nationally. We monitor the weather for climate patterns, precipitation, and wind chill.
The Superintendent or an administrator will drive our District roads as early as 3 a.m. if necessary. This allows us first-hand experience of road conditions specific to Oberlin. One-third of our students ride the school bus each day and many students walk to school, so severe weather and road conditions impact school safety.
The District maintains close communication with all county and local Superintendents. We provide each other with information regarding additional weather conditions influencing our bordering school lines.
The District will utilize the following media sources to notify our school community of a closing or delay:
Voice Message System
Email
Text Message
District Website: www.oberlinschools.net
Oberlin City School District Social Media Pages: Facebook, X (previously Twitter) and Instagram
Sincerely,
Dr. David Hall
Superintendent
Guest Readers for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we are inviting parents to be guest readers in our classrooms! We have curated a wonderful collection of diverse books that celebrate Black history and culture, and we would love for you to share these stories with our students. To make this experience accessible for all, we encourage you to record yourself reading a book of your choice. These recordings can then be shared with multiple classrooms. If you prefer to read aloud to a class in person, please contact OES Principal Mrs. Felicia Webber at fwebber@oberlinschools.net to schedule a visit. We appreciate your support in enriching our students' learning experiences during this important month!
Hudson Siblings Honored
After being named STATE CHAMPS in track in May, the Hudson siblings received their STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS!
In total the Hudson’s brought home three state titles and six all Ohio distinctions! CONGRATULATIONS!
OHS Track & Field 2025
Spring Track & Field will begin on Monday, February 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays until the weather is nice enough to go outside. Once the weather improves, practice will be held from 3:30-5 p.m.
STAY CONNECTED
Stay connected to Oberlin Athletics by visiting the website HERE!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Athletic Director Mr. Danny Zillich at dzillich@oberlinschools.net or Athletic Department Administrative Assistant Ms Diana C. Pierson at dpierson@oberlinschools.net.
The Oberlin City School District is looking at selling bonds in late February 2025 to fund the new middle school. The Financial Audit for the 2023-2024 school year has been submitted and pending approval from the State.
Our next Board of Education meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 inside Oberlin Elementary School's cafeteria.
Addition information from the Treasurer's Office can be found online by clicking HERE.
Oberlin City Schools’ new 6-8 middle school is entering the “Schematic Design Phase.” This phase, based on input from the District, staff, and construction experts, includes an initial layout of the building, showing its size, interior spaces, and exterior ideas. These designs will help Hammond Construction estimate project costs and ensure the budget aligns with the project scope. Currently, no final blueprint has been completed.
The District is also focused on creating an optimal learning environment, with features like science labs planned for the new school. Some of the furniture from the current middle school will be reused in the new building. Additionally, a review is underway in the library/media center to identify items that can be transferred to the new school. And, the District’s Food Services Director Mr. Matt Phillips is collaborating with the team to ensure the right kitchen equipment is installed.
The District is excited about the progress and looks forward to sharing more updates as the project continues.
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!