ENJOY THE GRADUATION VIDEO HERE!

The Class of 2020 Graduation ceremony was videotaped and will air on WOSN on Sunday, May 24th at 1:00 pm. This is the same time the traditional graduation would have taken place.Students were taped receiving their diplomas in the Fieldhouse, over the course of three days, to adhere with social distancing mandates. The video includes the Senior slideshow, a musical performance from the Elida Choir, Salutatorian and Valedictorian speeches, as well as the Bulldog Award presentation, Principal Sharp and Superintendent Mengerink's messages for the graduating class and attendance by Elida School Board members. The video will also be available on the school website or Elida's Youtube.

5.22.2020 Here is the weekly elementary construction update from Garmann/Miiler. Progress this week included Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing in wall rough where needed • Floor prep for concrete pours continues and concrete pours taken place • Doorframe installation. 

Congratulations to the 2019-20 Blue Ribbon award winners this year. These students have met rigorous academic and behavioral requirements throughout the school year. Thank you to the students, the staff and families that support these students for their daily effort and focus. Congratulations also to those who had perfect attendance in the 2019-20 school year! See the student's names listed HERE.

A note from the Elida Athletic Department: The 20-21 physical form along with the athletic paperwork for the 20-21 season has been updated on the Athletic Webpage  If you go the the athletic page look under documents you should find all the information. With the cancellation of the free physicals at OIO, we will have a large amount of athletes that will need new physicals in order to start lifting, conditioning and practicing once the restrictions are lifted for schools. We encourage you to start making your physical appointments now before the doctor offices become bombarded.

Students and Parents, We have been in contact with Lifetouch regarding school yearbooks and have been told that due to plant shutdowns resulting from COVID19, they are running 2-4 weeks behind schedule.  A recent email from our Representative added,  "Currently our yearbook plants are open and printing, although running with reduced staff to adhere to social distancing mandates necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic." Once we receive notice our 19-20 yearbooks are being shipped, we will put out information regarding pick up options.  

5.15.2020 See the weekly report from Garmann/Miller that includes this week's progress and photos. 

Cross Country Information: While we don't know what the fall season looks like right now, the Cross Country coaches are looking ahead! For students interested in joining the team: For sign ups and more information, join the Remind app. For the middleschool boys and girls team (incoming 7th and 8th graders), please text @ctafl to the number 81010. Coach Claire Taflinger is the middle school coach. For incoming 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders (boys and girls) please text @maltst to the number 81010. Coach Mark Altstaetter is the high school coach. Both coaches will keep the prospective athletes informed on what all will take place between now and the start of the season. Be sure to follow the Elida Cross Country Facebook Page to keep informed.

The 8th grade recognition event will take place on Thursday, May 28th starting at 10am. The recognition will include passing out awards to the 8th grade students who have passed all their classes and are being promoted to 9th grade. Participation is voluntary. Please read the important details of the ceremony and the route HERE.

5.8.2020  Please read this letter from High School Principal Darren Sharp which describes the graduation plan for the Seniors the Class of 2020. It includes the details and schedules for each student for the recording which will take place in the Fieldhouse next week on Wed, May 13, Thurs., May 14, and Friday May 15.   

5.8.2020 Elida Schools will continue to distribute meals until Wednesday, May 27th. This will be a 3 day meal bag as usual. We will not distribute on Memorial Day, Mon., May 25th. On Wednesday, May 20th, we will cover for Monday & Tuesday of the next week, so it will be a 5 day meal bag. Locations: Lima Community Church near the Axis Bldg., & Temple Christian School/Lima Baptist Temple.10:30-11:30 am. 

5.8.2020 See this report from Garmann/Miller that highlights the accomplishments this week including underground sanitary, electric. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing in wall rough where needed, floor prep for concrete pours has started, water line installation continues. Great photos, too. 

5.4.2020 Please read the Coronavirus Calendar Change Memo from Superintendent Mengerink which includes important information including updates to the school calendar, grading and Commencement.

5.1.2020 Here is the weekly update from Garmann/Miller. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Please read this newsletter from the Band Directors with information including a virtual banquet, auditions, the popcorn fundraiser, band sign-up and more. BAND NEWSLETTER 

By order of the Ohio Health Department, the closure of school buildings, facilities, and activities has been extended through June 30, 2020. For the purpose of clarity, this closure includes all activities inside school buildings and on outside athletic facilities. It includes high school activities/sports all the way down through youth sports

A child who will be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2020 and lives in the Elida Local School district is eligible to attend Kindergarten classes at Elida Elementary School. Please use this link to access Online Registration Forms to register your child. You can also use traditional paper forms to print, fill out and mail to the Central Office. Print- out Registration Forms (please note that the screening dates are not applicable due to COVID-19)  

The deadline for applying for open enrollment for those "reapplying" has been extended to May 15th but should be returned asap.All new applicants should turn in their application and proof of residency asap. Click for here for digital enrollment forms. Click here for PDF Print out Forms

4.30.2020 Due to the  coronavirus, the deadline for self-response to the 2020 Census has been extended to October 31 (from August 14). See the document with the most recent STATISTICS of census data from Allen County. Elida returns are at 74% so far.  

High School Parents & Students: We want your photos for the yearbook! Please read this important message with details and a message from the yearbook staff.  

Construction on the New Elementary Building continues to move forward with more progress this week including underground sanitary and underground electric work. Read more and see photos in this weekly report from Garmann/Miller. WEEKLY REPORT

Yearbook News & Senior Information: Slide-Show & Yearbook Ads: Please send DIGITAL IMAGES for the senior slide show to Katherine Glenn at reflector.elida@gmail.com. You must include a CURRENT picture of your senior; other images are optional. Typically we include a baby picture, a picture from middle school, and the senior picture. Senior pictures DO NOT need to be professionally taken. There is no deadline for submissions at this time; we will notify you of any changes after May 1st. We apologize, but we cannot take hard copies of pictures at this time.  The 2020 Reflector Yearbook: "Unleashed" is still for sale online for $75 at yearbookforever.com.

It's time to look ahead to youth football! Use this SIGN-UP FORM and send  to Mark Kline 7395 Pike Ave. Gomer, Ohio 45809. 

Construction on the new elementary building continues with many new developments this week including finishing the footers for the building and connecting the domestic water line. Next week goal to put up the storm shelter walls. See more details and great photos in the CONSTRUCTION UPDATE. 

Students and staff can submit pictures and video of themselves while we are out of school to be used in the High School "Reflector" Yearbook. Anyone can get a mobile app at either the App Store or Google Play, or they can go to the yearbookforever.com website and upload there. Our password to submit images is #Bulldawg20.

Please read the SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE from Superintendent Mengerink with information regarding grading, school work, testing, events and other items.  

All upcoming drivers education classes scheduled in Elida High School are canceled until further notice. If questions please contact the Drivers Education Training Manager Mr. Sam Boyer at 419-235-3776.

During Governor DeWine's press conference on Monday, March 30th, he announced school buildings would remain closed through May 1st.  All learning will continue to be done online.  Please continue to keep up with your school work through Schoology!

Please read this message from Supt. Mengerink regarding the process of Online Learning, staff assistance and working hours and other updates. If you have questions/problems logging into Schoology, please e-mail help@elida.k12.oh.us. 

Elida will distribute meals to students beginning on Monday, March 23rd. Please read this LETTER from Supt. Mengerink with complete details. 

As of March 18th, offices are now closed until further notice. Please do not place a call to the buildings as those calls will go unanswered. Your best source of getting assistance is your child’s teacher(s)

2019-20 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE