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Anthony Wayne Local School District News Article

June Letter to Stakeholders

May 31, 2024

Dear Anthony Wayne Stakeholders,

As I sit down to write this letter, my heart is filled with a mixture of emotions. I bid farewell to each and every one of you. After 14 years of serving as the Superintendent, the time has come for me to embark on a new journey.

Throughout my tenure here, I have been continually inspired by the unwavering support and dedication of our parents. Your commitment to the education and well-being of our students has been nothing short of extraordinary.

I am profoundly grateful for the trust you have placed in the District. Your collaboration, feedback and partnership have been invaluable in shaping the educational experiences of our students. Every achievement, big or small, has been made possible because of your active involvement and unwavering belief in our mission.

As I reflect on our shared journey, I am filled with pride in all that we have accomplished together. From academic achievements to extracurricular triumphs, each milestone has been a testament to the incredible dedication of our entire school community. I am truly humbled to have been a part of it.

Though our paths may diverge, I am confident that the strong foundation we have built together will continue to propel our schools forward. As I bid farewell, I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your unwavering support, trust and dedication. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Superintendent, and I will cherish the memories of our time together always.

With gratitude,

Dr. Jim Fritz, Superintendent
Anthony Wayne Local Schools

NOTICE: Special Board Meeting Date Change and Work Session Scheduled

The special meeting of the AWLS Board of Education originally scheduled for June 3 has been moved to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5. The meeting will be held at the Central Administrative Office.

The Board will hold a work session from 5:15-8:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at Waterville Public Library. The purpose of the work session is to participate in an Ohio School Board Association Customized Workshop.

The regular June meeting will be held at the Central Administrative Office starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June. 27.

NEW! Ohio State Testing Scores Available to Families

Families can now see their students’ OST scores through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Instructions for accessing and locating this information are available by clicking here.

NEW! Staggered Start for First Day of School

Not all students will begin school on the same day. In order to better support our students who are transitioning to new buildings, the District has implemented a staggered start for the 2024-25 school year. This change is modeled after the AWHS start of school and primarily affects Fallen Timbers Middle School and AW Junior High. Please see below for start days.

Thursday, Aug. 22

First Day of School for:

Campus Schools - Grades 5, 7 & 9

Primary Schools - Grades 1-4

Kindergarten students by appointment

Friday, Aug. 23

Campus Schools - All Grades

Primary Schools - Grades 1-4

Kindergarten students by appointment

More information about the 2024-25 school year is available on the District website at www.AnthonyWayneSchools.org/BacktoSchool.

Generals Athletics Pay-to-Participate Program

Details about the District’s new pay-to-participate program for AWHS and AWJH athletics will be announced upon final AWLS Board of Education approval. Please watch your email and the Athletics page of the website for more information coming soon.

Chromebook Care

Students are permitted to keep their District-issued Chromebooks over the summer. Please support your children in carefully maintaining their devices by reviewing the instructions for Chromebook Care. Information about who to contact in case issues arise is also available by following the link above.

Summer Office Hours

Our schools and the Central Administrative Office are operating on summer hours. Please refer to the District website for a building-by-building breakdown of when assistance is available.

Family Week

Enjoy a week free of school-related activities and events! Family Week is June 30-July 7.

Summer Events

Please refer to the District Events Calendar and watch your school newsletters for upcoming activities.

Wednesday, June 5	AWLS Board of Education Special Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 13	AWLS Board of Education Work Session, 5:15 p.m.-Waterville Public Library
Wednesday, June 19	District Closed: Juneteenth
Thursday, June 27	AWLS Board of Education Regular Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
June 30 - July 7	AWLS Family Week: No school activities
Thursday, July 4	District Closed: Independence Day
Wednesday, July 10	AWLS Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 a.m., if needed
Monday, Aug. 5	AWLS Board of Education Meeting