Fostoria Elementary

Good morning, Due to predicted incoming winter weather, all afterschool activities for today Wednesday, February 12 will be cancelled. All district facilities will be closed at 4pm.

FES is hosting their second book fair of the year! The book fair is open through Friday, February 14th. You can visit during parent/teacher conferences as well!

Fostoria City Schools partners with RFS Behavioral Health to provide the T.A.C.K.L.E. Program, offering on-site counseling and mental health support to help students navigate challenges and succeed. Key Benefits: ✔ Emotional support & crisis intervention ✔ Academic assistance & school stability ✔ Social-emotional skill-building ✔ Dropout prevention & long-term success Meet Our RFS T.A.C.K.L.E. Team: Kelsey, Chelsea, & Alissa—licensed professionals providing personalized care throughout the school year. Interested In Services? Contact your school counselor for referrals! For more information regarding billing and insurance: Call RFS at 419-693-9600 or visit rfstackle.com. We’re here to support your student’s well-being and success!

Mark your calendars! Spring Parent Cafes kick off in April. We look forward to seeing you there!

Good morning. Due to ice, Fostoria City Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 6th. Thank you.

Good morning, Fostoria City Schools is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, February 6th, due to ice. Thank you.

In honor of National School Counseling Week, we want to take a moment to thank each of our counselors for the work they do daily with our students. We have some amazing people in our counseling department and whether it's helping navigate challenges, offering words of encouragement, or simply being there to listen, they go above and beyond. Thank you for all you do! Happy National School Counseling Week!

Congratulations to Mrs. Terres' and Mrs. Dix's class for being the winners of the 4th Grade Attendance competition! They will be enjoying a popcorn party this week. Keep up the awesome work - your attendance matters!

Fostoria City Schools is excited to be able provide around 100 coats to students, thanks to Operation Warm and the Ohio Governor's Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives! Coats, available in sizes 2T to youth 18, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at Fostoria Elementary School during parent/teacher conferences in February. We cannot guarantee specific sizes or styles, and distribution will continue while supplies last. Basic demographic information will be collected during pick-up. We’re grateful for this opportunity to support our students and families!

Attendance Matters!

🌟 Nominate an Outstanding Ohio Teacher! 🌟 Do you know a teacher who inspires students and goes above and beyond in the classroom? Nominations for the Ohio Teacher of the Year are open every February and March! Eligible candidates must have 10+ years of teaching experience, work directly with students 50% of the time, and hold a valid Ohio Professional Teaching License. Anyone can nominate! School staff, parents, students, or community members—submit a nomination today. Self-nominations are not accepted. 📌 Gather required details, including teacher contact information and a nomination narrative, before submitting online. 💻 Learn more and nominate here: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-standards-and-programs/ohio-teacher-of-the-year/teacher-nomination/nominate-an-outstanding-ohio-teacher 📧 Questions? Contact Angela.Dicke@SBOE.Ohio.Gov. Let’s celebrate Ohio’s exceptional educators! 🎉

Attention Parents and Guardians of Fostoria City Schools Students in Foster/Kinship Care and Those Experiencing Housing Instability: Fostoria City Schools is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our students in foster or kinship care and those experiencing housing instability. Your feedback is vital in helping us enhance the services and support we provide to your child and family. The survey will focus on: Understanding your needs. Identifying current supports. Exploring areas where additional assistance is needed. If you are the parent or guardian of a student in foster or kinship care, or a student experiencing housing instability, please select the appropriate survey link below: Survey Link for Foster/Kinship Care: https://forms.gle/43bshKp9amdxseEb7 Survey Link for Housing Instability: https://forms.gle/nLHpa5iyGyr2xWCJA We greatly value your input—thank you for helping us create a stronger educational experience for all students!

Due to dangerously cold temperatures, Fostoria City Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 22nd.

Winter Warming Stations in the Tri-County Area 🌨️ Stay Safe and Warm This Winter 🌨️ Warming shelters are available during extreme cold and winter storms in Hancock, Wood, and Seneca Counties. If you need assistance finding a shelter, call 2-1-1 for help. Hancock County: City Mission of Findlay 📍 510 W. Main Cross St., Findlay 🕗 Open 8 PM – 8 AM daily ☎️ Call 419-423-9151 ext. 113 for more details Seneca County: For assistance, contact your local jurisdiction's dispatch center: Tiffin Police: 419-447-2323 ext. 0 Seneca County Sheriff: 419-447-3456 ext. 0 Fostoria Police: 419-435-8573 Wood County: The Capitol Warming Center 📍 416 E. Mail Ave., Bowling Green 🕗 Open 7 AM – 5 PM Community Room at Sugar Maple Square 📍 1347 Richardson-Anna Rd., Bowling Green 🕗 Open 7 AM – 5 PM Whether you’re experiencing power outages, unhoused, or simply in need of warmth, these centers are here for everyone. Stay safe and check local updates for extended services!

Good afternoon! This is a reminder that Mr. Longbrake will be at Java's Enchanted Bean on Tuesday morning (01/21/25).

The Fostoria City Schools Caring Closet, in partnership with Imagine for Youth, provides essential resources like hygiene products, clothing, school supplies, and food to FCS students and families in need. This donation-based resource offers short-term support and connects families to additional assistance when needed. To request items, complete the form with your needs, contact information and preferred delivery method. While we cannot guarantee all items, we’ll do our best to assist or connect you with other resources. For immediate help, contact the District School Caseworker or a School Counselor. Caring Closet Request Form: https://forms.gle/buqe77wRg7vRvfCAA Popular items include food, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, school supplies, feminine hygiene products, and youth-sized underwear and pants (sizes 4-12). Though well-stocked thanks to generous donations, youth underwear and pants (sizes 5-10), snacks, and easy-to-make meal items are in high demand. Donations of practical, everyday items are always welcome and greatly appreciated. For more information, contact the District School Caseworker or visit our website. https://www.fostoriaschools.org/page/district-school-case-worker Together, we can support Fostoria students and families!

Due to icy roads, FCS will be closed today, Thursday, January 16th. Thank you.

These students in Ms. Singleton's, Mrs. Terres', Mrs. Dix's , and Miss Olivia's classes earned a pizza, movie, and ice cream sandwich reward today for having all of their work turned in and having a great work ethic. They were also presented with a Certificate of Achievement for demonstrating the following Habits: 1. Be Proactive; 2. Begin with the End in Mind; 3. Putting First Things First; and 7. Sharpening the Saw. Congratulations and you are showing characteristics of being good leaders!

Please see this important message from our school nurse.

Come to Java's Enchanted Bean on Tuesday, January 21st from 9:00-10:00 to meet with Superintendent Jason Longbrake and talk about topics related to Fostoria City Schools.