Lee Swain, Bus 20, will be absent from his route through the end of this week. His evening route will be absorbed by Buses 5, 23, and 25 tonight and tomorrow night. Please expect drop off times to vary the next two evenings. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Today's Lunch! Fresh Italian Marinated Chicken Breast cooked on-site, no prior processing. Fried Rice, fresh cut salad, fruit and milk!
On Wednesday, April 26th, Jostens will be here at the high school at 7:45am to pass out caps and gowns. State ring qualifiers will also be fitted for state rings at this time.
Several people brought to our attention that Meigs was in lockdown this morning. We have been in contact with their administration and everything is ok. They are proceeding with a normal schedule.
Menu change for Thursday morning. It will be cooks choice. Thank You.
Dear Parent/Caregiver,
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) would like to invite you to participate in a short, 25 question survey about your involvement in your student’s education. Research suggests that parental involvement is a key predictor of positive educational outcomes. You may be eligible to participate if your child has an IEP and receives special education services. The purpose of collecting this information is to improve services for students with disabilities across Ohio. If you are eligible to participate and you enroll in the study, you will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card. Your chance of winning a gift card is approximately 2.0%. Use the QR (Quick Response) code (see below) to find out more about the survey and if you
are eligible.
The Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center is now accepting applications for our grant funding for Driver's Education for eligible students. Each school district will have a designated number of grantees. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Eligible students will be:
1. A student in a member school district (all districts located in Athens and Meigs counties and Southern Local Perry County).
2. A recipient of Medicaid, SNAP, WIC or free and reduced lunch
3. Meet 2 of the 3 requirements: a 2.0 minimum GPA, no more than 10 unexcused absences in the first semester, or a letter of recommendation from a school staff member.
4. Have a valid Driver's Permit and be a first time enrollee in Driver's Education
5. Be able to complete all Driver's Education requirements before turning 18.
For more information see the flyer on the website.
Great opportunity for graduating seniors
Attention Eastern Seniors:
The Ohio Department of Transportation has posted summer time positions locally. Please click on the attached link to apply.
https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_int/jobdetail.ftl?job=230000DW&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Parent survey for students who receive special education services .
The Eastern High School Student Council and the American Red Cross will be sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, April 6th from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All donors will receive a t-shirt from the Red Cross while supplies last and free ice cream from the Student Council for donating! The more donors we have, the more scholarships our seniors will receive. Again, there will be a blood drive on Thursday, April 6th from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Bus 21 Mike Taylor running about 20 minutes late this morning.
Fresh pico de gallo being prepared by Eastern Cooks Patty Nutter and Jody Goeglein for Friday's Menu. Grilled Chicken Fajitas for the entree.
The countdown continues! Our Careers class welcomed another amazing group of local professionals into our classroom to present their careers. Pictured here are Sheriff Scott Fitch, Medical Assistant Nikki Beegle with LPN Erica Dowell, Superintendent Nick Dettwiller and Farmers Bank Branch Manager Lola Sanders with Personal Banker Jenny Doczi. Thank you all for sharing your career path with us!
Shakespeare is alive in the English 10 classroom!
Student act out parts for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in what is known as Reader's Theater.
Eastern Bus 5, Connie Osborne, will not run Follrod Road in Alfred this afternoon.
Attention Medicaid Members! Don't risk losing your health coverage.
As of April 2023, Medicaid will start sending out renewal packets. You are required to complete this information to renew your current Medicaid eligibility or transition to other coverage if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid.
Make sure your address and email are up to date and current with your County Department of Jobs and Family Services (CDJFS). Renewal Packets going to the wrong address will result in the termination of Medicaid coverage. Here are ways to update your contact information:
Call 1-844-640-6446 Monday through Friday 8 am to 4pm.
Access your existing Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal at benefits.ohio.gov, click on "Access my Benefits", then click "Report a Change to my Case" and follow the prompts.
Contact your CDJFS at Medicaid.ohio.gov/dropdown, then select your county from the dropdown for contact information.
Check your mail and respond to renewal packets. If members don't respond, they risk losing their Medicaid coverage.
Renewal packets can be completed online at benefits.ohio.gov, in-person, by mail to their CDJFS, or by phone at 1-844-640-6446.
If the due date has passed, still send/complete online your renewal packet. You have 90 days to re-enroll without needing to submit a new application.
ODM has put together the ODM Toolkit - Resuming Routine Eligibility Operations to assist with the renewal packet process for families.
Full link for ODM Toolkit is
https://medicaid.ohio.gov/static/Stakeholders,%20Partners/Unwinding/ODM%20Partner%20Packet Resuming%20rou
tine%20operations vSHARE.pdf.
We had a great week in Careers class! The countdown is on for graduation and we are trying to expose our seniors to as many careers as possible to get them on a successful path for the future. A very special thank you goes out to electrician Kyle Blinn, construction laborers Russen and Rhett Beegle, correctional officer Marissa Searls and Sgt. Hintz from the Army for visiting our classroom!
Don't forget spring pictures tomorrow. K-6 students will get individual and class photos taken. 7th and 8th will just have class photos taken. There are extra forms in the office or go to www.rootsphotoohio.com/contact
For more information
Bus 4, Joe Barnhart's Bus, running 10-15min late this morning.