Superintendent’s Message The last school year provided us an opportunity to spotlight many of the wonderful programs and amazing people that make the Bucyrus City School District an unique educational experience for Bucyrus children. The Class of 2018 was significantly highlighted for their accomplishments throughout their time in the district including their accumulation of 201 college credits that saved their families more than $100,000. The implementation of the Leader in Me program continued last school year with an increased focus on showcasing the outstanding work of our student leaders. Families and the community will continue to be invited to the Elementary School for a myriad of activities, and I hope you will accept the invitation to see how Bucyrus’ future leaders are being shaped and molded today at Bucyrus Elementary School. We will be increasing our communication efforts to ensure families, staff, alumni and community members are even better informed about the many great things happening in the Bucyrus City School District. We have launched a new website featuring more video content and an increased focus on the programs and people that make Bucyrus amazing! We will continue producing our quarterly newsletters, “The Redmen Way,” and will launch several new video series. Be sure to watch our social media and website for more information as these initiatives launch. I want to thank the countless individuals who strive to make the Bucyrus City School District a positive learning experience for all students. I encourage you to join our school community as we travel down the road in the relentless pursuit of success! Bucyrus City School District Mr. Kevin D. Kimmel, Superintendent Mr. Ryan Cook, Treasurer Mr. Matthew Henderson, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Mr. John Massara, Director of Student Services Bucyrus High School Dr. Mark Burke, Principal Mr. Kevin Fourman, Associate Principal Mr. Rick Rawson, Athletic Director 900 West Perry Street Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 419-562-7721 Bucyrus Middle School Mr. Jay Dennison, Associate Principal 455 Redmen Way Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 419-562-0003 Bucyrus Elementary School Mr. Timothy Souder, Principal Mr. Mike Wallace, Associate Principal 245 Woodlawn Avenue Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 419-562-6089 AUGUST 2018 BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
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SMOKE SIGNALSBucyrus City Board of Education170 Plymouth StreetBucyrus, Ohio 44820-1627
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PAIDBUCYRUS, OHIOPERMIT NO. 38
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Bucyrus Secondary School The Bucyrus Secondary school teachers and staff are excited to welcome our students and families back for another amazing school year. New staff members joining the BSS staff include: Mr. Ben Britton (High School Science) and Mrs. Kelly Conn (Secondary Guidance Counselor). Mr. Marty Schuster will now serve as the Secondary School Dean of Students and be located in the Middle School office.
The Secondary School will continue our efforts in increasing critical thinking in the classroom this school year through our Depth of Knowledge (DOK) integration and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) instructional framework. Student leadership and service learning will be two major focal points for our students during the 2018-19 school year.
Middle School students will have access to new courses and experiences in our marketing/business, engineering, and art classes along with an increased
TreasurerThe Bucyrus City School District closed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 on June 30, and final numbers show that the general fund balance increased by $1,063,173.52. This is our fourth consecutive year of ending in the “black”, and these results are directly attributable to careful monitoring of expenses and revenues; something our community can be proud of. Though we face many financial headwinds as a public school district, we will continue to diligently manage district resources to educate students for the long run.
Fiscal Year 2018 was the first year of Governor Kasich’s biennium budget, and we anticipate flat revenues over the next year from the State of Ohio. Therefore, careful management of expenses to revenues will be necessary. We have been diligent in past years to manage to a point we can continue to provide a quality education without the need to make programmatic changes based on what is coming out of Columbus.
We will continue to address capital improvements and make sure that we continue to invest in technology for our students in Fiscal Year 2019. We have made significant investments in our buildings this past year; improvements to position them for the long run. If you have any questions about your district, please do not hesitate to contact the Treasurer’s office at 419-562-4045.
connection between the Elementary School’s Leader in Me program and the Secondary School’s positive behavior program, “The Redmen Way.”
Additional back-to-school information is available on the Secondary School site at www.bucyrusschools.org. Please call the High School office (419-562-7721) or Middle School office (419-562-0003) if you need any assistance or have questions.
Beginning Balance $7,967,395.19Fiscal Year Revenues $18,569,295.30Fiscal Year Expenditures $17,506,121.78Ending Balance $9,030,568.71
Bucyrus City Schools - Final Closing General Fund Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2018:
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TE OPEN HOUSEMonday, August 20th
All students and parents are encouraged to attendMeet teachers and administration and visit classroomsConnect with the school and show your support for your child’s educationDeposit money into your child’s lunch account
5:00 - 6:30 Elementary (PS-5) Open House 5:30 - 7:00 Secondary (6-12) Open House6:30 - 7:00 Dinner in the High School Commons 7:00 Fall Meet the Team Pep Rally @ Athletic Complex
For more information about this event, please contact theLincoln Administrative Center at 419-562-4045.
Superintendent’s MessageThe last school year provided us an opportunity to spotlight many of the wonderful programs and amazing people that make the Bucyrus City School District an unique educational experience for Bucyrus children. The Class of 2018 was significantly highlighted for their accomplishments throughout their time in the district including their accumulation of 201 college credits that saved their families more than $100,000.
The implementation of the Leader in Me program continued last school year with an increased focus on showcasing the outstanding work of our student leaders. Families and the community will continue to be invited to the Elementary School for a myriad of activities, and I hope you will accept the invitation to see how Bucyrus’ future leaders are being shaped and molded today at Bucyrus Elementary School.
We will be increasing our communication efforts to ensure families, staff, alumni and community members are even better informed about the many great things happening in the Bucyrus City School District. We have launched a new website featuring more video content and an increased focus on the programs and people that make Bucyrus amazing!
We will continue producing our quarterly newsletters, “The Redmen Way,” and will launch several new video series. Be sure to watch our social media and website for more information as these initiatives launch.
I want to thank the countless individuals who strive to make the Bucyrus City School District a positive learning experience for all students. I encourage you to join our school community as we travel down the road in the relentless pursuit of success!
Bucyrus City School DistrictMr. Kevin D. Kimmel, Superintendent Mr. Ryan Cook, TreasurerMr. Matthew Henderson, Director of
Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Mr. John Massara, Director of Student
Services
Bucyrus High SchoolDr. Mark Burke, PrincipalMr. Kevin Fourman, Associate PrincipalMr. Rick Rawson, Athletic Director 900 West Perry StreetBucyrus, Ohio 44820419-562-7721
Bucyrus Middle SchoolMr. Jay Dennison, Associate Principal 455 Redmen WayBucyrus, Ohio 44820419-562-0003
TransportationTentative bus schedules for the 2018-2019 school year can be downloaded by visiting the home page of our website, www.bucyrusschools.org. Please consult the schedule for the nearest bus stop for your child/children to use. If you rode the bus last year, you will be receiving updated stop information in the mail. If you don’t receive a notification of your bus stop, please come to the Elementary or High School office to fill out a registration form. Please have your child/children at the stop 5 minutes early and in their area of safety. Please contact Rick Rawson at 419-562-2739 or [email protected] for specific questions or concerns regarding transportation.
Food ServiceThe Bucyrus City School District is excited to welcome Mrs. Charma Schifer as the new Food Services Manager. Mrs. Schifer is a Bucyrus alumna and has extensive experience in the food service industry.
We are proud to offer free breakfast to all students. Elementary students receive breakfast in the classroom from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM, while the secondary school breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:10 AM to 7:50 AM. Students must take 3 out 4 items and one item must be a ½ cup of fruit or fruit juice to qualify as a FREE breakfast. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as nutritional information documents, are available at bucyrusschools.org.
Parents can make payments on student food service accounts, as well as view and track student dining behaviors, through PayForIt.net (PFI). Click on the PayForIt.net picture on the food service page at www.bucyrusschools.org to set up access. A guide to establish parent access can be found on the PayForIt.net website under the “How Do I” tab. Additional information is available for families on the food services page at bucyrusschools.org.
Visit the Food Services department webpage at bucyrusschools.org for additional information, including: lunch prices, the district’s charging policy, Elementary School lunch information for two-hour delays, and the Free and Reduced Applications. Please call 419-562-5355 for further assistance.
Bucyrus Elementary SchoolOur student leaders are excited to welcome you to Bucyrus Elementary School. We look forward to seeing you at our many activities throughout the 2018-19 school year designed to showcase our school, students and staff.
We are pleased to welcome new educational leaders to our school, including: Mr. Chris Stake (Daytime Custodian/Bus Driver); Mrs. Dorothy Sharrock (Data Entry Secretary); Mr. Matt Feck (Art Teacher); and Miss Grace Keller (Fourth Grade Teacher). We look forward to serving with them along your students’ educational journey.
Commitment to the safety of students and staff remains our highest priority. Supervision for your children is provided between 8:05 am and 3:35 pm on school days. Supervision remains the responsibility of the parents outside of these times.
Entrance time for morning and all-day preschool is 7:50, while kindergarten through fifth grade is 8:05. All students must be in their rooms prior to the tardy bell at 8:20. Dismissal for morning and all-day preschool is 3:05, with kindergarten and first grade at 3:15, and second through fifth grade at 3:20. Additional information about the new school year, including links to download supply lists and other important back-to-school information, is available by visiting the Elementary School site at bucyrusschools.org. We’re excited to see each of you this school year!
Federal ProgramsFederal Program Funding ensures that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and, at a minimum, reach proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. The Bucyrus City School District receives a wide range of federal grants, including: Title I, Title II A, IDEA B, TItle IV and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Family engagement in school is an essential part of federal programming and a characteristic of high performing schools. The federal programs allow for planning in a way that is responsive to stakeholders’ perceptions about local beliefs, needs, and assets. The Bucyrus City School District places value and importance on parents as active participants in the process of developing and supporting district goals and building-level strategies.
Visit the district website at bucyrusschools.org or contact Matthew Henderson at 419-562-6089 or [email protected] on how you can be involved and additional information about federal grants and programs.
District TestingThe Bucyrus City School District will administer the following assessments during the 2018-2019 school year: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) – Kindergarten students; Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) – K-3 grade students; Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) – K-12 limited English proficient students; NWEA MAP Growth Assessments - Grades K-10 (Reading, Math, Science); Ohio State Tests – Grades 3-12 (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies); Early Learning Assessment – Preschool; Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD) – Grades 3-10.
The testing schedule for the 2018-2019 school year will be as follows: Ohio State Tests - Fall Grade 3 ELA (October 22-Nov. 2, 2018); Fall End of Course Exams (Dec. 3-Jan. 11, 2019); Spring ELA (March 25-April 26, 2019); Math, Science, Social Studies (April 1-May 10, 2019); AASCD (Feb. 18-April 12, 2019); OELPA (Feb. 4-March 29, 2019); NWEA - Fall (Sept. 4 - October 31, 2018), Winter (Dec. 3 - Feb. 14, 2019), Spring (April 1 - May 24, 2019)
Visit the district website at bucyrusschools.org or contact Matthew Henderson at 419-562-6089 or [email protected] for more information about district testing.
August 13 6th Grade & New Student Ordination (BSS)August 16 BES New Family Informational ToursAugust 20 District Wide Open HouseAugust 21 Teacher In-ServiceAugust 22 First Day of SchoolSeptember 14 Teacher In-ServiceOctober 5 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-Service October 25-26 No School – ConferencesNovember 2 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceDecember 7 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceJanuary 11 No School – ConferencesFebruary 15 No School - Teacher In-ServiceMarch 21 No School – ConferencesMarch 22 No School – Teacher In-ServiceApril 5 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceMay 2 Arts FestivalMay 3 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceMay 4 PromMay 17 5th Grade GraduationMay 23 Senior Awards & BaccalaureateMay 24 Last Day of SchoolMay 26 Graduation
AthleticsReserved Football Seats The coaches, players, and community are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the Bucyrus Redmen football season when it opens at home at 7:00 p.m. against Cardington Friday, August 31. Reserved football seating will be on sale in the athletic office beginning August 1, 2018. Reserved seats are $7.00 per seat and only $35 for the entire season. Please contact the athletic office at 419-562-2739 if you have any questions regarding ticket information.
Season Passes & Ticket Pricing The Bucyrus Athletic Department will sell season passes for the upcoming athletic year in the Athletic Office beginning August 1, 2018. Office hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The prices are as follows: Family Pass ($375.00); Parent Pass ($250.00); Individual Pass ($150.00); Student Pass ($100.00). These passes will get spectators in to any Bucyrus home sporting event. Please call the Bucyrus Athletic Office at 419-562-2739 if you have any questions or need additional information about athletic passes.
Ticket Prices for varsity events, including track, during the 2018-19 school year are as follows: Adults - $6.00; Students - $5.00. Junior Varsity Football, Freshman and Middle School events, including track, are as follows: Adults - $4.00; Students - $3.00.
School Supply Listsare available for
download at our website:www.bucyrusschools.orgClick on the “Buildings”
link and select your school.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Important Dates
The
SuccessOfPursuitRelentless
TransportationTentative bus schedules for the 2018-2019 school year can be downloaded by visiting the home page of our website, www.bucyrusschools.org. Please consult the schedule for the nearest bus stop for your child/children to use. If you rode the bus last year, you will be receiving updated stop information in the mail. If you don’t receive a notification of your bus stop, please come to the Elementary or High School office to fill out a registration form. Please have your child/children at the stop 5 minutes early and in their area of safety. Please contact Rick Rawson at 419-562-2739 or [email protected] for specific questions or concerns regarding transportation.
Food ServiceThe Bucyrus City School District is excited to welcome Mrs. Charma Schifer as the new Food Services Manager. Mrs. Schifer is a Bucyrus alumna and has extensive experience in the food service industry.
We are proud to offer free breakfast to all students. Elementary students receive breakfast in the classroom from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM, while the secondary school breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:10 AM to 7:50 AM. Students must take 3 out 4 items and one item must be a ½ cup of fruit or fruit juice to qualify as a FREE breakfast. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as nutritional information documents, are available at bucyrusschools.org.
Parents can make payments on student food service accounts, as well as view and track student dining behaviors, through PayForIt.net (PFI). Click on the PayForIt.net picture on the food service page at www.bucyrusschools.org to set up access. A guide to establish parent access can be found on the PayForIt.net website under the “How Do I” tab. Additional information is available for families on the food services page at bucyrusschools.org.
Visit the Food Services department webpage at bucyrusschools.org for additional information, including: lunch prices, the district’s charging policy, Elementary School lunch information for two-hour delays, and the Free and Reduced Applications. Please call 419-562-5355 for further assistance.
Bucyrus Elementary SchoolOur student leaders are excited to welcome you to Bucyrus Elementary School. We look forward to seeing you at our many activities throughout the 2018-19 school year designed to showcase our school, students and staff.
We are pleased to welcome new educational leaders to our school, including: Mr. Chris Stake (Daytime Custodian/Bus Driver); Mrs. Dorothy Sharrock (Data Entry Secretary); Mr. Matt Feck (Art Teacher); and Miss Grace Keller (Fourth Grade Teacher). We look forward to serving with them along your students’ educational journey.
Commitment to the safety of students and staff remains our highest priority. Supervision for your children is provided between 8:05 am and 3:35 pm on school days. Supervision remains the responsibility of the parents outside of these times.
Entrance time for morning and all-day preschool is 7:50, while kindergarten through fifth grade is 8:05. All students must be in their rooms prior to the tardy bell at 8:20. Dismissal for morning and all-day preschool is 3:05, with kindergarten and first grade at 3:15, and second through fifth grade at 3:20. Additional information about the new school year, including links to download supply lists and other important back-to-school information, is available by visiting the Elementary School site at bucyrusschools.org. We’re excited to see each of you this school year!
Federal ProgramsFederal Program Funding ensures that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and, at a minimum, reach proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. The Bucyrus City School District receives a wide range of federal grants, including: Title I, Title II A, IDEA B, TItle IV and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Family engagement in school is an essential part of federal programming and a characteristic of high performing schools. The federal programs allow for planning in a way that is responsive to stakeholders’ perceptions about local beliefs, needs, and assets. The Bucyrus City School District places value and importance on parents as active participants in the process of developing and supporting district goals and building-level strategies.
Visit the district website at bucyrusschools.org or contact Matthew Henderson at 419-562-6089 or [email protected] on how you can be involved and additional information about federal grants and programs.
District TestingThe Bucyrus City School District will administer the following assessments during the 2018-2019 school year: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) – Kindergarten students; Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) – K-3 grade students; Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) – K-12 limited English proficient students; NWEA MAP Growth Assessments - Grades K-10 (Reading, Math, Science); Ohio State Tests – Grades 3-12 (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies); Early Learning Assessment – Preschool; Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD) – Grades 3-10.
The testing schedule for the 2018-2019 school year will be as follows: Ohio State Tests - Fall Grade 3 ELA (October 22-Nov. 2, 2018); Fall End of Course Exams (Dec. 3-Jan. 11, 2019); Spring ELA (March 25-April 26, 2019); Math, Science, Social Studies (April 1-May 10, 2019); AASCD (Feb. 18-April 12, 2019); OELPA (Feb. 4-March 29, 2019); NWEA - Fall (Sept. 4 - October 31, 2018), Winter (Dec. 3 - Feb. 14, 2019), Spring (April 1 - May 24, 2019)
Visit the district website at bucyrusschools.org or contact Matthew Henderson at 419-562-6089 or [email protected] for more information about district testing.
August 13 6th Grade & New Student Ordination (BSS)August 16 BES New Family Informational ToursAugust 20 District Wide Open HouseAugust 21 Teacher In-ServiceAugust 22 First Day of SchoolSeptember 14 Teacher In-ServiceOctober 5 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-Service October 25-26 No School – ConferencesNovember 2 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceDecember 7 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceJanuary 11 No School – ConferencesFebruary 15 No School - Teacher In-ServiceMarch 21 No School – ConferencesMarch 22 No School – Teacher In-ServiceApril 5 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceMay 2 Arts FestivalMay 3 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceMay 4 PromMay 17 5th Grade GraduationMay 23 Senior Awards & BaccalaureateMay 24 Last Day of SchoolMay 26 Graduation
AthleticsReserved Football Seats The coaches, players, and community are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the Bucyrus Redmen football season when it opens at home at 7:00 p.m. against Cardington Friday, August 31. Reserved football seating will be on sale in the athletic office beginning August 1, 2018. Reserved seats are $7.00 per seat and only $35 for the entire season. Please contact the athletic office at 419-562-2739 if you have any questions regarding ticket information.
Season Passes & Ticket Pricing The Bucyrus Athletic Department will sell season passes for the upcoming athletic year in the Athletic Office beginning August 1, 2018. Office hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The prices are as follows: Family Pass ($375.00); Parent Pass ($250.00); Individual Pass ($150.00); Student Pass ($100.00). These passes will get spectators in to any Bucyrus home sporting event. Please call the Bucyrus Athletic Office at 419-562-2739 if you have any questions or need additional information about athletic passes.
Ticket Prices for varsity events, including track, during the 2018-19 school year are as follows: Adults - $6.00; Students - $5.00. Junior Varsity Football, Freshman and Middle School events, including track, are as follows: Adults - $4.00; Students - $3.00.
School Supply Listsare available for
download at our website:www.bucyrusschools.orgClick on the “Buildings”
link and select your school.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Important Dates
The
SuccessOfPursuitRelentless
TransportationTentative bus schedules for the 2018-2019 school year can be downloaded by visiting the home page of our website, www.bucyrusschools.org. Please consult the schedule for the nearest bus stop for your child/children to use. If you rode the bus last year, you will be receiving updated stop information in the mail. If you don’t receive a notification of your bus stop, please come to the Elementary or High School office to fill out a registration form. Please have your child/children at the stop 5 minutes early and in their area of safety. Please contact Rick Rawson at 419-562-2739 or [email protected] for specific questions or concerns regarding transportation.
Food ServiceThe Bucyrus City School District is excited to welcome Mrs. Charma Schifer as the new Food Services Manager. Mrs. Schifer is a Bucyrus alumna and has extensive experience in the food service industry.
We are proud to offer free breakfast to all students. Elementary students receive breakfast in the classroom from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM, while the secondary school breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:10 AM to 7:50 AM. Students must take 3 out 4 items and one item must be a ½ cup of fruit or fruit juice to qualify as a FREE breakfast. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as nutritional information documents, are available at bucyrusschools.org.
Parents can make payments on student food service accounts, as well as view and track student dining behaviors, through PayForIt.net (PFI). Click on the PayForIt.net picture on the food service page at www.bucyrusschools.org to set up access. A guide to establish parent access can be found on the PayForIt.net website under the “How Do I” tab. Additional information is available for families on the food services page at bucyrusschools.org.
Visit the Food Services department webpage at bucyrusschools.org for additional information, including: lunch prices, the district’s charging policy, Elementary School lunch information for two-hour delays, and the Free and Reduced Applications. Please call 419-562-5355 for further assistance.
Bucyrus Elementary SchoolOur student leaders are excited to welcome you to Bucyrus Elementary School. We look forward to seeing you at our many activities throughout the 2018-19 school year designed to showcase our school, students and staff.
We are pleased to welcome new educational leaders to our school, including: Mr. Chris Stake (Daytime Custodian/Bus Driver); Mrs. Dorothy Sharrock (Data Entry Secretary); Mr. Matt Feck (Art Teacher); and Miss Grace Keller (Fourth Grade Teacher). We look forward to serving with them along your students’ educational journey.
Commitment to the safety of students and staff remains our highest priority. Supervision for your children is provided between 8:05 am and 3:35 pm on school days. Supervision remains the responsibility of the parents outside of these times.
Entrance time for morning and all-day preschool is 7:50, while kindergarten through fifth grade is 8:05. All students must be in their rooms prior to the tardy bell at 8:20. Dismissal for morning and all-day preschool is 3:05, with kindergarten and first grade at 3:15, and second through fifth grade at 3:20. Additional information about the new school year, including links to download supply lists and other important back-to-school information, is available by visiting the Elementary School site at bucyrusschools.org. We’re excited to see each of you this school year!
Federal ProgramsFederal Program Funding ensures that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and, at a minimum, reach proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. The Bucyrus City School District receives a wide range of federal grants, including: Title I, Title II A, IDEA B, TItle IV and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Family engagement in school is an essential part of federal programming and a characteristic of high performing schools. The federal programs allow for planning in a way that is responsive to stakeholders’ perceptions about local beliefs, needs, and assets. The Bucyrus City School District places value and importance on parents as active participants in the process of developing and supporting district goals and building-level strategies.
Visit the district website at bucyrusschools.org or contact Matthew Henderson at 419-562-6089 or [email protected] on how you can be involved and additional information about federal grants and programs.
District TestingThe Bucyrus City School District will administer the following assessments during the 2018-2019 school year: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) – Kindergarten students; Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) – K-3 grade students; Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) – K-12 limited English proficient students; NWEA MAP Growth Assessments - Grades K-10 (Reading, Math, Science); Ohio State Tests – Grades 3-12 (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies); Early Learning Assessment – Preschool; Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD) – Grades 3-10.
The testing schedule for the 2018-2019 school year will be as follows: Ohio State Tests - Fall Grade 3 ELA (October 22-Nov. 2, 2018); Fall End of Course Exams (Dec. 3-Jan. 11, 2019); Spring ELA (March 25-April 26, 2019); Math, Science, Social Studies (April 1-May 10, 2019); AASCD (Feb. 18-April 12, 2019); OELPA (Feb. 4-March 29, 2019); NWEA - Fall (Sept. 4 - October 31, 2018), Winter (Dec. 3 - Feb. 14, 2019), Spring (April 1 - May 24, 2019)
Visit the district website at bucyrusschools.org or contact Matthew Henderson at 419-562-6089 or [email protected] for more information about district testing.
August 13 6th Grade & New Student Ordination (BSS)August 16 BES New Family Informational ToursAugust 20 District Wide Open HouseAugust 21 Teacher In-ServiceAugust 22 First Day of SchoolSeptember 14 Teacher In-ServiceOctober 5 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-Service October 25-26 No School – ConferencesNovember 2 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceDecember 7 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceJanuary 11 No School – ConferencesFebruary 15 No School - Teacher In-ServiceMarch 21 No School – ConferencesMarch 22 No School – Teacher In-ServiceApril 5 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceMay 2 Arts FestivalMay 3 Two Hour Late Arrival - Teacher In-ServiceMay 4 PromMay 17 5th Grade GraduationMay 23 Senior Awards & BaccalaureateMay 24 Last Day of SchoolMay 26 Graduation
AthleticsReserved Football Seats The coaches, players, and community are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the Bucyrus Redmen football season when it opens at home at 7:00 p.m. against Cardington Friday, August 31. Reserved football seating will be on sale in the athletic office beginning August 1, 2018. Reserved seats are $7.00 per seat and only $35 for the entire season. Please contact the athletic office at 419-562-2739 if you have any questions regarding ticket information.
Season Passes & Ticket Pricing The Bucyrus Athletic Department will sell season passes for the upcoming athletic year in the Athletic Office beginning August 1, 2018. Office hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The prices are as follows: Family Pass ($375.00); Parent Pass ($250.00); Individual Pass ($150.00); Student Pass ($100.00). These passes will get spectators in to any Bucyrus home sporting event. Please call the Bucyrus Athletic Office at 419-562-2739 if you have any questions or need additional information about athletic passes.
Ticket Prices for varsity events, including track, during the 2018-19 school year are as follows: Adults - $6.00; Students - $5.00. Junior Varsity Football, Freshman and Middle School events, including track, are as follows: Adults - $4.00; Students - $3.00.
School Supply Listsare available for
download at our website:www.bucyrusschools.orgClick on the “Buildings”
link and select your school.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Important Dates
The
SuccessOfPursuitRelentless
SMOKE SIGNALSBucyrus City Board of Education170 Plymouth StreetBucyrus, Ohio 44820-1627
NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE
PAIDBUCYRUS, OHIOPERMIT NO. 38
ECRWSS
Postal CustomerBucyrus, Ohio 44820
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Bucyrus Secondary School The Bucyrus Secondary school teachers and staff are excited to welcome our students and families back for another amazing school year. New staff members joining the BSS staff include: Mr. Ben Britton (High School Science) and Mrs. Kelly Conn (Secondary Guidance Counselor). Mr. Marty Schuster will now serve as the Secondary School Dean of Students and be located in the Middle School office.
The Secondary School will continue our efforts in increasing critical thinking in the classroom this school year through our Depth of Knowledge (DOK) integration and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) instructional framework. Student leadership and service learning will be two major focal points for our students during the 2018-19 school year.
Middle School students will have access to new courses and experiences in our marketing/business, engineering, and art classes along with an increased
TreasurerThe Bucyrus City School District closed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 on June 30, and final numbers show that the general fund balance increased by $1,063,173.52. This is our fourth consecutive year of ending in the “black”, and these results are directly attributable to careful monitoring of expenses and revenues; something our community can be proud of. Though we face many financial headwinds as a public school district, we will continue to diligently manage district resources to educate students for the long run.
Fiscal Year 2018 was the first year of Governor Kasich’s biennium budget, and we anticipate flat revenues over the next year from the State of Ohio. Therefore, careful management of expenses to revenues will be necessary. We have been diligent in past years to manage to a point we can continue to provide a quality education without the need to make programmatic changes based on what is coming out of Columbus.
We will continue to address capital improvements and make sure that we continue to invest in technology for our students in Fiscal Year 2019. We have made significant investments in our buildings this past year; improvements to position them for the long run. If you have any questions about your district, please do not hesitate to contact the Treasurer’s office at 419-562-4045.
connection between the Elementary School’s Leader in Me program and the Secondary School’s positive behavior program, “The Redmen Way.”
Additional back-to-school information is available on the Secondary School site at www.bucyrusschools.org. Please call the High School office (419-562-7721) or Middle School office (419-562-0003) if you need any assistance or have questions.
Beginning Balance $7,967,395.19Fiscal Year Revenues $18,569,295.30Fiscal Year Expenditures $17,506,121.78Ending Balance $9,030,568.71
Bucyrus City Schools - Final Closing General Fund Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2018:
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All students and parents are encouraged to attendMeet teachers and administration and visit classroomsConnect with the school and show your support for your child’s educationDeposit money into your child’s lunch account
5:00 - 6:30 Elementary (PS-5) Open House 5:30 - 7:00 Secondary (6-12) Open House6:30 - 7:00 Dinner in the High School Commons 7:00 Fall Meet the Team Pep Rally @ Athletic Complex
For more information about this event, please contact theLincoln Administrative Center at 419-562-4045.
Superintendent’s MessageThe last school year provided us an opportunity to spotlight many of the wonderful programs and amazing people that make the Bucyrus City School District an unique educational experience for Bucyrus children. The Class of 2018 was significantly highlighted for their accomplishments throughout their time in the district including their accumulation of 201 college credits that saved their families more than $100,000.
The implementation of the Leader in Me program continued last school year with an increased focus on showcasing the outstanding work of our student leaders. Families and the community will continue to be invited to the Elementary School for a myriad of activities, and I hope you will accept the invitation to see how Bucyrus’ future leaders are being shaped and molded today at Bucyrus Elementary School.
We will be increasing our communication efforts to ensure families, staff, alumni and community members are even better informed about the many great things happening in the Bucyrus City School District. We have launched a new website featuring more video content and an increased focus on the programs and people that make Bucyrus amazing!
We will continue producing our quarterly newsletters, “The Redmen Way,” and will launch several new video series. Be sure to watch our social media and website for more information as these initiatives launch.
I want to thank the countless individuals who strive to make the Bucyrus City School District a positive learning experience for all students. I encourage you to join our school community as we travel down the road in the relentless pursuit of success!
Bucyrus City School DistrictMr. Kevin D. Kimmel, Superintendent Mr. Ryan Cook, TreasurerMr. Matthew Henderson, Director of
Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Mr. John Massara, Director of Student
Services
Bucyrus High SchoolDr. Mark Burke, PrincipalMr. Kevin Fourman, Associate PrincipalMr. Rick Rawson, Athletic Director 900 West Perry StreetBucyrus, Ohio 44820419-562-7721
Bucyrus Middle SchoolMr. Jay Dennison, Associate Principal 455 Redmen WayBucyrus, Ohio 44820419-562-0003
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Bucyrus Secondary School The Bucyrus Secondary school teachers and staff are excited to welcome our students and families back for another amazing school year. New staff members joining the BSS staff include: Mr. Ben Britton (High School Science) and Mrs. Kelly Conn (Secondary Guidance Counselor). Mr. Marty Schuster will now serve as the Secondary School Dean of Students and be located in the Middle School office.
The Secondary School will continue our efforts in increasing critical thinking in the classroom this school year through our Depth of Knowledge (DOK) integration and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) instructional framework. Student leadership and service learning will be two major focal points for our students during the 2018-19 school year.
Middle School students will have access to new courses and experiences in our marketing/business, engineering, and art classes along with an increased
TreasurerThe Bucyrus City School District closed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 on June 30, and final numbers show that the general fund balance increased by $1,063,173.52. This is our fourth consecutive year of ending in the “black”, and these results are directly attributable to careful monitoring of expenses and revenues; something our community can be proud of. Though we face many financial headwinds as a public school district, we will continue to diligently manage district resources to educate students for the long run.
Fiscal Year 2018 was the first year of Governor Kasich’s biennium budget, and we anticipate flat revenues over the next year from the State of Ohio. Therefore, careful management of expenses to revenues will be necessary. We have been diligent in past years to manage to a point we can continue to provide a quality education without the need to make programmatic changes based on what is coming out of Columbus.
We will continue to address capital improvements and make sure that we continue to invest in technology for our students in Fiscal Year 2019. We have made significant investments in our buildings this past year; improvements to position them for the long run. If you have any questions about your district, please do not hesitate to contact the Treasurer’s office at 419-562-4045.
connection between the Elementary School’s Leader in Me program and the Secondary School’s positive behavior program, “The Redmen Way.”
Additional back-to-school information is available on the Secondary School site at www.bucyrusschools.org. Please call the High School office (419-562-7721) or Middle School office (419-562-0003) if you need any assistance or have questions.
Beginning Balance $7,967,395.19Fiscal Year Revenues $18,569,295.30Fiscal Year Expenditures $17,506,121.78Ending Balance $9,030,568.71
Bucyrus City Schools - Final Closing General Fund Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2018:
REDMENSPIRIT
DISTRICTWIDEOPENHOUSE SA
VE TH
E DA
TE OPEN HOUSEMonday, August 20th
All students and parents are encouraged to attendMeet teachers and administration and visit classroomsConnect with the school and show your support for your child’s educationDeposit money into your child’s lunch account
5:00 - 6:30 Elementary (PS-5) Open House 5:30 - 7:00 Secondary (6-12) Open House6:30 - 7:00 Dinner in the High School Commons 7:00 Fall Meet the Team Pep Rally @ Athletic Complex
For more information about this event, please contact theLincoln Administrative Center at 419-562-4045.
Superintendent’s MessageThe last school year provided us an opportunity to spotlight many of the wonderful programs and amazing people that make the Bucyrus City School District an unique educational experience for Bucyrus children. The Class of 2018 was significantly highlighted for their accomplishments throughout their time in the district including their accumulation of 201 college credits that saved their families more than $100,000.
The implementation of the Leader in Me program continued last school year with an increased focus on showcasing the outstanding work of our student leaders. Families and the community will continue to be invited to the Elementary School for a myriad of activities, and I hope you will accept the invitation to see how Bucyrus’ future leaders are being shaped and molded today at Bucyrus Elementary School.
We will be increasing our communication efforts to ensure families, staff, alumni and community members are even better informed about the many great things happening in the Bucyrus City School District. We have launched a new website featuring more video content and an increased focus on the programs and people that make Bucyrus amazing!
We will continue producing our quarterly newsletters, “The Redmen Way,” and will launch several new video series. Be sure to watch our social media and website for more information as these initiatives launch.
I want to thank the countless individuals who strive to make the Bucyrus City School District a positive learning experience for all students. I encourage you to join our school community as we travel down the road in the relentless pursuit of success!
Bucyrus City School DistrictMr. Kevin D. Kimmel, Superintendent Mr. Ryan Cook, TreasurerMr. Matthew Henderson, Director of
Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Mr. John Massara, Director of Student
Services
Bucyrus High SchoolDr. Mark Burke, PrincipalMr. Kevin Fourman, Associate PrincipalMr. Rick Rawson, Athletic Director 900 West Perry StreetBucyrus, Ohio 44820419-562-7721
Bucyrus Middle SchoolMr. Jay Dennison, Associate Principal 455 Redmen WayBucyrus, Ohio 44820419-562-0003
