Partnering with Your Child's School

• Anthony Wayne Local Schools Communications
• Anthony Wayne Family-School Support Opportunities
• Family Involvement: Primary Level
• Family Involvement: Middle & Junior High Levels
• Family Involvement: High School Level
• Instant Connect Text Message Opt-In Instructions

PowerSchool

• PowerSchool FAQ for Grades K-4
  Answers to frequently asked questions regarding standards based grades in PowerSchool
• Printing Grades from PowerSchool
  This document will give you step-by-step instructions to printing a copy of your child's grade report from PowerSchool.
• VIDEO: Accessing the PowerSchool Parent Portal

Helpful Information

• Education Terms Explained
  A glossary to help you make sense of commonly used acronyms, terms and tools used by teachers and principals.
• Ohio Learning Standards
  Identified standards for learning for students in Ohio
• Ohio Department of Education
  Resources and information for parents regarding learning and teaching in Ohio.

Technology Support

• Outdoor Internet Access Points
  Anthony Wayne Local Schools provides outdoor internet access points to families with limited or no internet access at home.
• Technology Tips & Training
  Chromebook not working? Questions about Google Classroom? Check out our Tech Tips page for helpful information.

School Safety

• School Safety at AWLS
  Click over to our School Safety page to learn more about initiatives at Anthony Wayne Local Schools.
• SaferSchools Ohio
  Anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or your school. Text or Call 1-844-SAFEROH

Bullying Awareness & Prevention

• Anthony Wayne Policy 5517.01 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior
  Click the above link to view the AWLS Board of Education Bullying Policy
• Lucas County Sheriff's Bullying Report Form
  To report bullying, call or text 419-654-3425 or submit a report online using the above link.

Parenting Support

• Families of Students with Disabilities
  Information from the Ohio Department of Education to support and guide parents as they collaborate with schools in the education of their child.
• Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
  Free education materials to build parenting skills, build resiliency and stronger families.

Emotional Health

• Family Services of NW Ohio
  Assists families coping with stress and depression, conflict, behavior concerns, violence, substance abuse and more. 419-244-5511
• Seize the Awkward
  Conversation guides and tips that can help you have those 'awkward' conversations about mental wellness.
• National Suicide Prevention Line
  If you’re in crisis call 1-800-273-8255 to speak to someone and get confidential support.
• Know the Warning Signs
  It is important to be aware of warning signs that your child may be struggling. You can play a critical role in knowing when your child may need help.
• Mental Health Resource Guide
  A guide to northwest Ohio mental health resources, provided by ProMedica.

• Crisis Text Line
  Throughout Ohio, you can text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7.
• Be Present Ohio
  Be Present empowers teens and young adults to work through the tough times and manage the challenges of everyday life.
• Fostering Good Mental Health Habits
  Learning good physical and mental health habits, plays an important part of your child’s growth and development and contributes to a more positive overall outlook on life.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  NAMI is a grassroots mental health organization that provides information, resources and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness.

Substance Abuse

• Start Talking: Tips for Parents
  Resources for parents for drug abuse prevention and recognizing the symptoms of substance abuse.
• Tell Me
  Tell Me offers key messages that you can share with young children every day to promote resiliency skills and reduce the early risks of substance abuse.
• Alanon / Alateen
  Assists adult and teens with alcohol-related concerns for themselves or family members. 419-249-0636