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Providing Support to Our Families

Anthony Wayne Local Schools Community Resource Guide

The Anthony Wayne Local Schools counselors have curated a list of local services, organizations, programs and individuals who can provide support to our students and their families in various ways. The Anthony Wayne Local Schools Resource Guide is offered only as a reference, the District does not endorse or recommend any specific provider on this list. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to your school counselor.

Neighborhood Bridges

Anthony Wayne Local Schools has partnered with Neighborhood Bridges to connect students and families in need with generous donors in our community in order to ensure they arrive at school ready to learn.

How it works:

School representatives work with students and their families to identify barriers to securing basic needs.
The school shares the need with Neighborhood Bridges.
neighborhood bridges reaches out to its network of donors to ask for help on behalf of the student.
Donors register to receive notifications and select the ways they can help.
neighborhood bridges delivers the donation to the school.
School representatives ensure families receive the needed item.

To submit a need request for your child, please contact your school counselor, building principal, or the District school social worker.

Partnering with Your Child's School

School Tools & Resources

FinalForms
FinalForms
We use FinalForms, an online service for student registration and athletics participation. The self-serve site allows parents to update their information when changes occur.
FinalForms New User Instructions
Sending Money for School Cafeteria Meals
MySchool Bucks
MySchoolBucks replaces PaySchoolsCentral for sending money to school for school meals.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool
View your child's assignments and grades in real time using this online portal.
VIDEO: How to log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal

Learning About Schools

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.
School Safety: Addressing Bullying & Other Harmful Behaviors
Please visit our webpage that shares how the district strives to provide a safe learning environment.
SaferSchools Ohio
Anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or your school. Text or Call 1-844-SAFEROH

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

Crisis Text Line
Text the keyworkd 4HOPE to 741 741 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor, 24/7.
Family Resource Center
Assists families coping with stress and depression, conflict, behavior concerns, violence, substance abuse and more. 419-244-5511
National Suicide Prevention Line
If you’re in crisis call 1-800-273-8255 to speak to someone and get confidential support.
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.
Be Present Ohio
Be Present empowers teens and young adults to work through the tough times and manage the challenges of everyday life.
Seize the Awkward
Conversation guides and tips that can help you have those 'awkward' conversations about mental wellness.
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.

Suicide & Crisis Hotline

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1

Dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 9-8-8 for help.

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