1001 Park Avenue

District Communication 419-435-8163

asprang@fostoriaschools.org

Andrew Sprang Sue Lehmann

Superintendent Treasurer
The End of a Year Brings About New Beginnings The Budgeting Process: Looking Ahead
Each December the focus of the Treasurer’s office moves
Here at FCS 2018 has been a year of adventure. From a cold January morning when a small fire forced the relocation of 700 stu- from finalizing staffing, employee benefit open enrollment
dents and then around 75 staff members for a month, to the revision of our strategic plan in the district, to a later than normal start and insurance plan renewals to budgeting for the next fiscal
of the school year there have been many opportunities for the district and the team to come together for the collective good of all year.
involved. That is exactly what has happened over the course of this year. This year has provided unique opportunities for all of us to The budgeting process begins with the preparation of the
work as a community to deal with the difficult and the unknown. local tax
budget.
There is much to be excited about through the challenges that 2018 have presented. There have been steady improvements The local
through adversity as one can see through the increase in scores on our report card, the Intermediate building earning the Momentum tax budget
Award for the third year in a row, our high school volleyball team winning a league title, and setting the mark for overall wins in a sea- outlines
son, a new single game rushing record in football, our performance groups excelling and being the best in the area. Then we look at
the
the start of our children’s choir at Riley, and the other various opportunities that we have for our students to participate in giving back
whether it be through helping at the annual community dinner, various collection drives both locally, and nationally, our Relay for Life revenue
drives, blood drives and so many more the list could go on. expected
from local
The message is consistent and needs to continue that there is great opportunity and accomplishment when willing to work to over- tax millage
come adversity, partner with one another, and have a passion for making a difference on a daily basis. As we move into 2019 this and the
is the focus. The upcoming year is going to be very exciting for our district. The future of our school district is being built in front of associated
us daily. As we move towards the fall we will be moving all of our students on to one campus. This continues to open the doors of expens-
opportunity for providing unique experiences for our students. As we make decisions in the district we are making those with the es from
thought “what is best for kids”. I think this is evident in the opportunities that we have started with updating our curriculum over the each respective fund. The tax budget is approved by the
past several years, some of which had not been done in over a decade, implementing a 1:1 initiative with our technology in grades Fostoria Board of Education each January and is then
5-12, and the community partnerships that we have been creating with organizations and businesses in Fostoria. I am very excited submitted to the Seneca County Auditor for presentation to
with the progress that is occurring in the work to expose our students to careers early and often throughout the years and at various the Budget Commission. Under Ohio Revised Code this
age groups so that the students have multiple opportunities to reflect on what they would like their future to look like. process is a statutory requirement. Since it is procedural
in nature little uncertainty exists around this revenue to the
All of our work is wrapped in the vision of the district “Inspire. Succeed. Leave a Legacy.” This year has provided us the opportu- district.
nity to overcome and stay on course, and I am sure that the upcoming year will provide many more opportunities to demonstrate Budgeting state revenue can be a bit more unpredictable.
our growth and achievements. As John F. Kennedy once said “Not every child has an equal talent or an equal ability or an equal State budgets are typically adopted for a period of two fiscal
motivation, but they should have an equal right to develop their talent and their ability and their motivation, to make something of years although the constitution does allow appropriations
themselves”. These words coupled with our vision provide the reminder of what a privilege it is to work with the students, staff, and for a shorter period of time. Discussions around the FY20-
community on a daily basis. I wish you all a Happy Holiday season and look forward to what the New Year has in store for all of us. 21 biennial budget are occurring now. The adoption of the
Building Project Update biennial budget occurs before its funding, which will begin
on July 1, 2019.
As the district is going through the project we often look at the project as a There is always uncertainty around a new budget, but even
whole instead of looking through the lens of the individual buildings. I want more so in years like this when a new governor takes office.
to provide the community with a more specific update on each building The impact of this budget is important to all public schools,
individually. but particularly a district like Fostoria who has a State
Share Index (SSI) just over 77%. The SSI funding ratio is
Starting with the PK-6 or “Fostoria Elementary”, there has been a great applied to adjust the state’s funding share in order to equal-
deal of progress. At the first of the year, January 2019, the new addition to ize differences that exist between school districts’ ability to
the building will be ready to be used for swing space. Swing space is an raise money locally. The state uses statewide factors, en-
area that existing classrooms will move into so that the interior renovations rollment, valuation and income in the calculation of SSI. As
can continue throughout the remainder of the school year. The roof re- a point of comparison, the average SSI of our 5 bordering
placement is also ongoing as weather permits. We continue to make prog- districts comes in at just under 39%. What that means is
ress and are excited to see new portions of the project being completed. that the Fostoria City School District is more heavily reliant
on state funding than our neighbors. In fact, state fund
Across the parking lot at the new 7-12 building construction of the shell funding accounts for 62% of our operating dollars.
of the building and installation of the roof continue. This work also will be Adding further uncertainty to our state funding future is the
continuing over the winter months as weather allows. growing discussions around a new funding model. Over
the past several months, a bipartisan school funding work
Inside of the existing buildings you will also see excitement as we work
towards selecting furniture that will be purchased for the classrooms after group has been drafting new funding legislation. The work
construction is complete. Samples have been arriving in the district and as they do we will be getting them out to the buildings so group which is comprised of volunteer legislators and edu-
that students and staff can utilize and test their functionality. Just this week alone we were able to have a few students give initial cators are tasked with conducting a review of the methods
thoughts on the pieces that have arrived. We have also surveyed students and staff to gauge their interest in various types of furni- used to decide educational resources and distribution, gath-
ture. All of these efforts will guide us to making decisions that will be purchased and utilized in the years to come. er input, make recommendations and prepare simulations
by district. The group was spearheaded by State Rep.
A final aspect of the project is our ongoing playground project. In order to provide safe and appropriate equipment on the play- Bob Cupp (R-4th District) and Rep. John Patterson (D-99th
ground we are seeking donations to help address this situation. As many know this playground is a compilation of pieces from Field District),
Elementary as well as Riley Elementary. There are several concerns with this playground such as age, having already been moved, The difficult part of all this uncertainty is the preparation
and will the playground be age appropriate for the students to use. What the district would like to do is create a playground that also of the five year forecast. The forecast which was pre-
can serve as an extended learning area for the students, as well as tying into our local history. The district has selected a Native pared and approved by the Board of Education in October
American themed playground that would tie play and learning together. The donation categories have been established in recogni- predicted our state funding to remain the same going
tion of local Native American tribes. Each category will have a historical marker on the playground and then a list of donors in that forward. Even a slight variance of 2% could impact our
particular category. state revenue by $300,000 annually. The forecast will be
updated and presented to the Fostoria Board of Education
____$25-250.00 Mingo Tribe ____$251-500 Ottawa Tribe ____ $501-750 Huron Tribe in May. Between now and then I will be working to better
____ $751-1000 Seneca Tribe ____ $1001- 5000 Shawnee Tribe understand each component of the Cupp-Patterson model,
____ $5000+ Wyandot Tribe applying it to Fostoria’s demographics and then following its
progress through the legislative process in order to prepare
If you are interested in supporting this project, donations can be made out to Fostoria City Schools playground Project, and sent to the updated forecast for board approval in May.
the District Office at 1001 Park Avenue. Sue E. Lehmann, Treasurer
 District Communication
Tera Matz Jennifer Abell
Curriculum Director Student Services
Traditions The Student Services department has been busy providing students with medical, social, behavioral, and
The word tradition simply means the handing down of beliefs and customs over many years. Often academic needs - the interventions and services needed to experience school success. The following are
we associate traditions with family, especially during the holiday season. Having traditions is import- some areas of focus since the beginning of the school year:
ant, it is what makes each family unique and special – sometimes these traditions are simple, some-
what silly while others hold much deeper meaning. The holiday season is a great time to consider Professional Development Provided
adding some new traditions for your family. I challenge your family to create new traditions focused on During the 2 days of fall conferences, a 1-hour in-service on Diabetes Care was provided by Madelynn
learning – traditions that will make meaningful memories and also strengthen foundations for reading Whitman, R.N. This included information for teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, and administrators of
and academic success. Below are a few examples to get you thinking! the buildings where any of our students with Diabetes are attending. This provided much-needed information
on how staff can help with these students to prevent health emergencies and intervene in times of need.
1. Letter Writing (and Reading) - It’s the time of year when many children sit down to write an import-
ant letter addressed to the North Pole! You can have children write thank you or even consider writing Read and Write Google Extension for Chrome
a letter to friends and families members! This is a simple, cost effective way to show you care and With students grades 5-12 having the 1:1 technology via their chrome books and an increase in devices for
can be even more meaningful than a store bought gift! And don’t forget – your children like to receive younger students, many opportunities for students with specific needs have also become available! Because
letters too! Some say letter writing is a lost art, but it doesn’t have to be! of the availability of having their own individual device, students can utilize various accessibility tools that
are provided through Google Chrome. One of these tools is the Read & Write Extension that may be added
2. Outdoor Explorations – While this time of year tends to be a bit chilly, stepping outside is a simple via personal email accounts, thereby allowing students to have access to accessibility features when on
way to set foot into nature’s laboratory. Backyards and neighborhood walks can lead to interesting Google Classroom and other internet-based sites. With Read & Write through Google Chrome, Students with
conversations that contain new vocabulary words. You’ll also be helping your child developing import- Disabilities, English Language Learners, and some students with 504 Plans from grades 2 through 12 will be
ant scientific skills such as observing, predicting, and investigating. Simple winter activities such as able to have accessibility features at their fingertips such as: Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, Translator tools,
building a snowman or sledding provide great opportunities – whose snowman is tallest? How can Word and Picture Dictionaries to help aid in word meaning, and a few other tools from which they can benefit.
you slow down or speed up your sled? Predict who will be first to the bottom of the hill! We will be taking advantage of this program soon
3. Putting Your Family Calendar to Work - Calendars help young children learn the basics of the days so be asking your child about this in the coming
of the week and the months of the year. Your family calendar offers opportunities for other learning as weeks!
well, including vocabulary, sequencing, and math. Often during the holidays families have countdown
calendars, etc. Consider this practice for other special events or activities! 4DX Focus
In regards to goals for the year, through the 4
4. Cooking – We all know that the holidays are often associated with food! Spending time in the Disciplines of Execution (4DX) process, there has
kitchen and cooking together is a wonderful activity that teaches children basic cooking skills that been a focus on how Student Services can impact
they can use for the rest of their lives. Cooking with kids provides practical experience with many es- the District Goal of increasing our State Report
sential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. Getting involved in cooking helps Card Performance Index by: Increasing Student
your child to develop fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, and even early concepts of math and Engagement in the classrooms. My individual
science. Finally, cooking with kids is great family time – and a great opportunity to pass down some of focus has been observing special education staff
those favorite recipes! to see how they can utilize instructional strategies,
5. Road Trips – Day trips and special outings create special memories and great learning opportuni- classroom management, and technology to make
ties for families. Whether you’re going to the zoo, the museum, or a state park, the opportunities you their classrooms more engaging to students
can create for discussions and new learning are endless! Consider having kids write a story and/or to increase motivation and attainment of skills.
draw about their experience – this doubles as a great learning opportunity and a wonderful keepsake! Additionally, I have committed to providing staff
weekly information on research-based behavioral
Box Tops strategies to provide support for our most
As you know, Box Tops are a great and simple way for our schools to earn cash. Heading into the behaviorally-challenged students. Lastly, there
New Year, all Fostoria City Schools will be collecting Box Tops to raise money to support Ginger, has been an analysis of the special education
our school therapy dog. The money raised will go towards purchasing things such as food, treats, Report Card data for the past two years,
veterinary care, grooming, toys, etc. to keep Ginger healthy and happy! Each Box Top you clip and which includes identified patterns and trends,
submit is worth 10 cents, and they add up fast! You can check out a full list of participating Box and sharing of the information with all special
Tops products at btfe.com/participating-products, and start stocking up on Box Tops. Please spread education staff to begin brainstorming what
the word to your friends, family, and neighbors. Ginger, and FCS students and staff thank you for educational strategies have proven successful
your support! and what changes may be needed to benefit
these students to close the achievement gap.

Upcoming Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren Group
With our partnership with the Family Resource
Center, and due to the increased numbers of
grandparents raising grandchildren, we are happy
to announce the weekly group will be meeting in
the library at FJSHS. Please see flyer for details.

Congratulations are in order for the Fostoria City Schools’ Special Education
department. As an honoree of the Promedica Foundation’s See The Person
event, the district was awarded $6800 to honor their efforts with students with
special needs. These dollars will be utilized to continue the important efforts
of the special education department. Our staff is to be commended on their
dedication and hard work!
 Longfellow/Riley Elementary School 619 Sandusky St. 1324 Walnut St.
419-436-4135 419-436-4145
Grades PreK – 2 kbauman@fostoriaschools.org

Kelli Bauman
Principal
Goal Getter:
Zoe Fuller moves her astronaut avatar on the
classroom Rocket Math scoreboard. Students in
1st and 2nd grade and focusing on math facts and
have set goals to master math facts in a certain
time frame. Each week, students are assessed on
their facts and then can record their progress and
achievement on their classroom scoreboard.
Each class records their whole class progress
on a huge rocket scoreboard in the hallway. This
process creates a cadence of accountability
and healthy competition to show progress and
achievement. We celebrate students who meet
goals at our daily morning meetings at both
Longfellow and Riley.

Charming Achievements:
Mrs. Kieffer’s class stands in front of the Goal Getters board outside the office at
Riley. This showcase holds the necklace
charms for students who meet a goal. These
charms are used to recognize anything from
perfect attendance to math fact and sight
word mastery. Each time a student meets one
of these goals they immediately come down
to the foyer to retrieve their charm and ring
the school bell. This process has allowed for
students to be recognized and feel success
immediately and be recognized for their
achievements.

Sports Spotlight:
Students on the Longfellow Sports Team had the
opportunity to meet Varsity football players see the
Football Stadium locker room. They were also able to try
out the equipment. Mr. Whipple and Mrs. Curlis organized
activities to expose students to different sports and athletes.
Trisha Roddy(below) also worked with this team on
exercising through
cardio drumming.
Both Longfellow
and Riley meet with
student tribes once
a week to allow for
students to access
different career
opportunities,
hobbies and
activities. Teachers lead these teams based
on their expertise and interest.
 1202 H.L. Ford Dr.
419-436-4125 Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School
kbernal@fostoriaschools.org Grades 3 – 6
Technology: Mrs. Frederick 
Kori Bernal This quarter all students are excitedly learning new and
fun tools all while revisiting their core classroom material
Principal in either science or social studies.  The third grade
students are working on learning the toolbar in docs.
They are learning how to insert a header and type up a
& given set of informative directions while changing the font,
font size, text color and using the alignment lines.  They
Jerome Haupert are also learning to insert an image and resize it. Fourth
graders are learning how to create an informative bi-
fold brochure using the skills that they were taught last
Asst. Principal year and changing the page set-up and new formatting.
Fifth graders are learning how to complete research and
create a slide presentation.   Finally, sixth graders are
increasing their knowledge of creating a more elaborate
From the desk of Mrs. presentation by adding numerous animations, transitions
Bernal & Mr. Haupert and linking videos.
Congratulations to Charlee Miller
and Alexzander Houghtaling on
being nominated and awarded the
Youth Asset Builder Award from the
Seneca County Family and Children
First. Students were honored at
the Celebrate Youth Luncheon on
PE: Mr. Pessell
This quarter students have been honing their soccer
November 13,2018. Both Students
were nominated by Mrs. Bozigar. skills and working to throw with accuracy with games
“Charlee is a student that truly like guard the pin.  We are also working to improve
embodies the developmental assets on our WIG by pushing ourselves to 100% of
each and every day. She is a student students being able to jog laps for 2 minutes without
committed to her learning, making walking or stopping.  So far, 5 Bozigar, 5 Hossler, 4
good use of her time, while always Terres, 5 Lewis, and 4 Kopcak have achieved this.
caring for others. Her positive identity
and social competencies are an
excellent model and support to those around her.” – Mrs. Bozigar
“Alexzander is an exceptional student leader. He is kind to everyone,
polite, and conscientious. Alex always completed his schoolwork, is a
positive role model, and looks for opportunities to empower others.”
– Mrs. Bozigar

Art: Mrs. Weber

I am so proud of our artists here at FIES! They did a wonderful job with Congratulations to the newest
our Veteran’s Day art. A special shout out to our 5th grade classes for their
Veteran portraits. They were quite a hit at our Veteran’s Day breakfast. FIES Student Lighthouse Team
From now through January students will be diving more into color theory. The members:
6th graders will be working with monochromatic color. The 5th graders will
be learning about value scale. The 4th graders are jumping into the different (from left to right) Adelayde Guernsey, Maxwell
forms of symmetry and our 3rd graders are learning about perspective. Trent, Kaliyah Day, and Brin Weidner
December is also a BIG month as the new art room is very close to being
ready! I am slowing moving all the art supplies over and after the holiday
break students will be having art class in the new room. We have more
space to move and 3 sinks to make clean up more efficient.

Music: Mrs. Engelmann

The 3rd Grade Music students have been learning
the songs and choreography for their holiday
program on Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00 PM
in the FJSHS PAC.
The 4th Grade Music students have started learning
to play the Recorder.  We know three notes and are
really starting to sound great.
The 5th Grade Music students have been
learning the four families of instruments in the
orchestra.  After Winter Break we will be starting the
many World Instruments.
The 6th Grade Music students have been reviewing
the instruments of the orchestra.   After Winter
Break we will focus on the sounds of many different
musical genres.

Kaliyah Day – lead in the 3rd grade musical”

 Fostoria Junior/Senior High School 1001 Park Ave.
419-436-4110
Grades 7 – 12 dbauman@fostoriaschools.org

Drew Bauman
Principal
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School has been busy preparing for the
end of the 1st semester following the holiday break. Unlike years past,
this school year the 1st semester will conclude in the New Year and
not on the last day of school before break. The week of January 14th
– 18th will mark the end of the semester. Students will be in session
for Monday – Thursday of this week, with semester exams concluding
on Thursday, January 17th. Students will NOT be in session on Friday,
January 18th for a teacher in-service, as well as Monday the 21st and
Tuesday the 22nd for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and teacher workday. Students will return to school
on Wednesday, January 23rd for the start of the second semester.

A select group of FHS students and staff members

travelled to Heath, OH recently to attend the first ever
High School Community LEAD Day in the nation.
Students heard from their peers at other Ohio high
schools implementing LEAD and began creating a
leadership network throughout the day. We look forward
to watching these students to continue growing in their
roles as leaders of our school and community.
As part of our Redmen Career Connections initiative Fostoria High School began hosting
“Real World Tuesday” where representatives from local businesses and organizations
speak to students in our four different schools about the different opportunities in
today’s workforce. We have been fortunate to have the support of our community in this
endeavor, including the Fostoria Chamber of Commerce who has been responsible for
contacting and scheduling our speakers this school year. Guest speakers to this point in
the year have included:

Rep. Bill Reineke Jr. Katie Semo

Those in attendance and pictured above included (left to right) Mr. Justin Depinet, Mrs. Kandi O’Donnell, Ohio House of Ohio Secretary of State
Sierra Kleinmark (9th), Kaybriauna Kleinmark (10th), Ali Tatum (10th), Ciara Jones (12th), and Mr. Representatives Liaison
Drew Bauman.

Students and staff continue to further the implementation of LEAD at

FJSHS. In addition to teaching the 7 Habits to students, there have been
increased opportunities to take active leadership roles with LEAD and the
operation of the building itself. Several groups of teachers have joined LEAD
Action teams during ACHIEVE including the Student Voice, Recycling,
Indoor Transformation, and Outdoor Transformation teams. These teams
are facilitated by FHS staff members but students are allowed the freedom
to express their own thoughts and take action on ways they believe we can
improve our school.

On Wednesday, February 20th, Fostoria High School will participate

in the FREE, statewide administration of the ACT test to all current
members of the Junior class. Students and families are NOT
required to register outside of school or purchase anything in order to
participate in this test administration. Students are permitted to dress Warenette Parthemore Carol Kern
comfortably on the day of testing and those who turn in a parent permission form will be permitted to ProMedica Health Seneca County Department
leave school following the test. More information will be coming following winter break with specific Systems of Jobs and Family
details for students regarding the day of testing.
In effort to prepare for the upcoming test, Juniors at Fostoria High School are enrolled in an ACT Lenny Clouse/ Clouse Construction (NO PHOTO)
Prep course during their scheduled ACHIEVE course time each Thursday, throughout the 2nd Quarter.
Students will rotate classes every few weeks to receive preparation in each of the tested areas, including We look forward to continuing to develop Redmen Career Connections and
English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Students and families can find additional information strengthening the relationships between students at Fostoria High School and the
regarding the ACT test by visiting the website, www.act.org/ employers in and around our community.
 SPORTS
Michele Wolf
Athletic Director
Keeping Them Safe, Hydrated & In The Game
SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION: EFFECTS OF DEHYDRATION: Keeping Them Safe,
• Feeling weak • Decrease of mental function
Hydrated & In The Game
• Lightheadedness • Deterioration of motor skills SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION:

• Dizziness
HELP KEEP THEM HYDRATED:

• Lower fluid absorption

•  Feeling weak •  Have them drink fluids throughout the day

• Nausea
•  Lightheadedness •  Incorporate into their diet foods with high water

• Heat intolerance
•  Dizziness content such as fruits, vegetables, soups,
smoothies and popsicles

HELP KEEP THEM HYDRATED:

•  Nausea

• Decrease in performance
•  Send them to practice and games with water
bottles and/or sports drinks like Gatorade® Thirst

• Have them drink fluids throughout the day

EFFECTS OF DEHYDRATION:
Quencher so they can take sips during breaks
•  Decrease of mental function
•  Have them watch their urine color

• Incorporate into their diet foods with high water content such as fruits, vegetables, soups, smoothies and popsicles
•  Deterioration of motor skills
— it should look light, like lemonade
•  Lower fluid absorption

• Send them to practice and games with water bottles and/or sports drinks like Gatorade® Thirst Quencher so they
•  Heat intolerance
•  Decrease in performance

can take sips during breaks

• Have them watch their urine color — it should look light, like lemonade

Helping Their Bodies Recover With Protein

WHY PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT:
• Muscles, hormones and other parts of the body are made of protein
• During training and competition, muscle proteins are broken down and Helpingneed to be built back up
Their Bodies
Recover With Protein
• Eating protein post-activity provides the building blocks needed to rebuild muscles
• Good recovery helps the athlete bounce back strong — ready to perform WHY PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT:
•  Muscles, hormones and other parts of the body
HOW MUCH:
•  Athletes should eat small portions of protein throughout

HOW MUCH:
are made of protein the day — about 10-20g in every meal and snack,

WHEN: •  During training and competition, muscle proteins depending on their weight

• Athletes should eat small portions of protein throughout the day

are broken down and need to be built back up •  About 1/3 of each meal should be protein

• Around every 3 hours during

•  Eating protein post-activity provides the building
blocks needed to rebuild muscles

— about 10-20g in every meal and snack, depending on their weight the day
WHEN:
•  Good recovery helps the athlete bounce back •  Around every 3 hours during the day
strong — ready to perform

• About 1/3 of each meal should be protein

•  As soon as possible after a game or practice*

• As soon as possible after a

SOURCES:
•  Meat
• Meat • Fish • Tofu • Milk
•  Eggs

game or practice*
•  Fish •  Cheese

SOURCES: • Soy • Eggs • Cheese • Greek Yogurt

•  Tofu •  Greek Yogurt
•  Milk
•  Gatorade Recover®

• Gatorade Recover® Whey Protein Bar •  Soy Whey Protein Bar

* Based on an average weight of 180 lbs. If they’re smaller, they may need less; larger and they may need more. To determine
* Based on an average weight of 180 lbs.
If they’re smaller, they may need less; larger and they may need more. To determine exact needs, multiply your weight (in pounds) by 0.11g

exact needs, multiply your weight (in pounds) by 0.11g

2018 Winter Athletic Schedules

VARSITY/JV BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY/JV GIRLS BASKETBALL SWIMMING
Nov.10 A 10 AM @ Napoleon (S) Nov.3 H 11 AM Vanlue/SJCC (S) Dec.1 A 10 AM Bryan
Nov.13 H 5:30 PM Gibsonburg (S) Nov.8 A 6 PM Northwood (S) Dec.11 A 5 PM Clay/Sandusky
Nov.16 A 6 PM @ Old Fort (S) Nov.17 H 11 AM Upper Sandusky/Fremont Dec.15 A 2 PM SJCC Streak Invitational
Nov.20 A 5 PM @ Bowling Green (S) Ross (S) Dec.22 H 10 AM Margaretta (Senior Day)
Nov.23 A 11 PM @ Elgin Nov.20 H 6 PM Gibsonburg (S) Dec.27 A 5 PM Willard/Columbian
Dec.1 H 6 PM Arcadia Nov.23 H 6 PM Hopewell Loudon Jan.5 A 10 AM Sandusky Abehr Invitational
Dec.4 H 6 PM Mohawk Nov.24 A 6 PM Arcadia Jan.12 H 10 AM Oregon Clay
Dec.7 A 6 PM Genoa Nov.27 H 6 PM Tiffin Columbian Jan.19 A 9:30 AM SJCC/Willard/Calvert

Dec.13 H 6 PM Lake Nov.30 H 6 PM Rossford Jan.26 A 10 AM NCOSL Meet @ Colonel Crawford

Dec.14 A 6 PM Tiffin Columbian Dec.6 A 6 PM Eastwood BOWLING Feb.2 A 10 AM Margaretta Polar Bear Classic
Dec.8 A 1 PM Bowling Green Feb.4-
Dec.18 H 6 PM Eastwood Nov.30 A 5 PM PreSeason Tourny @ Rossford A TBA Sectional Swim Meet – Exact date TBA
Feb.9
Dec.21 H 6 PM Rossford Dec.11 H 6 PM Woodmore Dec.18 A 4 PM @ Rossford
Dec.27 H TBA NWO Holiday Classic Dec.14 H 6 PM Otsego Dec.19 H 4 PM Eastwood WRESTLING
Dec.28 H TBA NWO Holiday Classic Dec.20 A 6 PM Lake Dec.20 H 4 PM Fremont Ross Dec.1 A 9:30 AM Gibsonburg Golden Bear Inv.
Jan.3 A 6 PM Otsego Dec.22 A 6 PM Genoa Jan.3 H 4 PM Rossford Dec.5 A 5:30 PM NBC Quad @ Lake
Jan.8 H 6 PM Woodmore Dec.27 A TBA Wapak Holiday Tournament Jan.4 A 4 PM @ Woodmore Dec.8 A 8 AM Arcadia Invite
Jan.11 A 6 PM Elmwood Dec.29 A TBA Wapak Holiday Tournament Jan.10 A 4 PM @ Eastwood Dec.11 A 5:30 PM NBC Quad @ Elmwood
Jan.18 H 6 PM Genoa Jan.4 H 6 PM Elmwood Jan.12 A 11 AM NOBC Tournament @ Interstate Dec.15 A 9 AM SJCC Mark Coleman Invite
Jan.24 A 6 PM Lake Jan.10 H 6 PM Rossford Jan.16 A 4 PM @ Eastwood Dec.22 A 10 AM Coach Witt Classic – Liberty Benton
Jan.26 H 6 PM Hopewell Loudon Jan.17 H 6 PM Eastwood Jan.17 A 4 PM @ Fremont Ross Jan.5 A 5 PM 46th Annual A Classic - Woodmore
Feb.1 H 6 PM Rossford Jan.19 H 1 PM Woodward Jan.20 A 8:30 AM Port Clinton Tournament Jan.6 A 10 AM 46th Annual A Classic – Woodmore
Feb.5 A 6 PM Eastwood Jan.22 A 6 PM Otsego Jan.28 A 4 PM @ Woodmore Jan.8 A 5:30 PM NBC Quad @ Otsego
Feb.8 H 6 PM Otsego Jan.25 A 6 PM Woodmore Jan.29 H 4 PM Rossford Jan.12 A 10 AM Carey Classic
Feb.12 H 6 PM Seneca East Jan.31 H 6 PM Lake Jan.31 A 4 PM @ Eastwood Jan.15 H 5:30 PM NBC Dual v Eastwood w/Clay
Feb.15 A 6 PM Woodmore Feb.7 H 6 PM Genoa Feb.6 A 4 PM @ Fremont Ross Jan.18 A 4 PM Van Buren Invite
Feb.19 A 6 PM Carey Feb.11 H 6 PM Lakota Feb.7 A 3:30 PM @ Bowling Green Jan.19 A 9 AM Van Buren Invite
Feb.22 H 6 PM Elmwood Feb.14 A 6 PM Elmwood Feb.12 H 4 PM Bowling Green Feb.3 A 10 AM NBC Championship @ Lake
 Fostoria City Schools

Alicia Swartzmiller
Transportation

SCHOOL CLOSINGS
& DELAYS
When a decision is made to delay or cancel
school for a day, or dismiss students early
due to inclement weather, the message will
broadcast over the following:
TV Channels 11, 13, & 24-Toledo
WFIN Radio – Findlay
WFOB AM 1430 – Fostoria
Families will also be notified by phone, text
or e-mail through the District’s School Mes-
senger system. Please update your contact
information at your child’s school when there
are changes to phone numbers.
Closings & delays are posted on the district’s
website: www.fostoriaschools.org and Face-
book page.

SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW THE

SAFETY OF CHILDREN IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

The danger zone for a school bus is the area 10 feet around the bus.
The two most dangerous places are:
• Front of the bus
• Right rear tire area
Please talk to your child about the following safety rules:
• Avoid the danger zone around the bus.
• Don’t try to pick up something dropped near the bus - the bus driver
might not
• see you.
• Remember that some motorists don’t always stop for a stopped
school bus.
Please take the time to check your children’s clothing and book bags to
make sure they are safe.
Drawstrings and key chains may catch on objects on the bus and
increase danger!