Any student that is planning on taking part in the Ohio College Credit Plus Program for 2022-2023 school year needs to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. Please plan on attending with a parent/guardian to learn more.

The Affordable Connectivity Program through the F.C.C. can help provide affordable broadband services to eligible families.  Eligibility is being extended to those households with an income that is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guideline. The monthly benefit is now $30 month. Read complete details here. E-mail acpbenefit.org to apply.

Just a reminder that the 2022 Reflector:  Return to Sender ~ Contents: Students *Handle with Care*  is currently on sale for $65 through March 15th. You can buy online with a credit card at yearbookforever.com OR bring check or cash to either office or room #133 (Mrs. Glenn) in an envelope clearly marked with your name. Checks should be made out to Elida High School with Reflector in the memo line. Students can place a down-payment of $25 to reserve a yearbook with Mrs. Glenn (not available by credit card), although the book must be paid in full before the end of the year. NO DEPOSITS WILL BE REFUNDED IF YOU CHOOSE TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION.

Westwood Tennis Center is hosting a free tennis clinic every weekend in January for middle school students. More information in this flyer.

Parents/Guardians: Information regarding student Covid-19 exposure in classrooms will be communicated to parents/guardians through their Schoology Account. Schoology is the primary communication tool in the district. If your child has been exposed, you will receive an e-mail through Schoology from the Elida Nursing Department. If you do not have a Schoology account set-up yet, please read the instructions at the link HERE.

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board offers good information for parents and teachers with tips on talking with our children regarding substance use. Talking with kids is the best way to prevent drug use and addiction. Get ideas on how to start the discussion in this letter. 

Rhodes State College offers some great STEMM one-day workshops for students in grades 4-7 interested in learning about drones, electronics, wind & steam energy and more. FLYER   Contact Ashley Hunter at hunter.m@rhodesstate.edu for more information. 

The Smile Program mobile dentist is coming to Elida Elementary February 15-17, 2022.  This program allows Elida students the opportunity to be seen by a dentist during the school day.  A mini dental clinic is setup at Elida for students to receive a complete oral exam, cleaning, fluoride, sealants, oral health education with licensed dentists and hygienists. If this is something that you would want your child to participate in, please call the school 419-338-6803 and speak to the nursing dept. to receive a permission slip. (No online sign-up.)

The Smile Program mobile dentist is coming to Elida Middle School on February 18, 2022.  This program allows Elida students the opportunity to be seen by a dentist during the school day.  A mini dental clinic is setup at Elida for students to receive a complete oral exam, cleaning, fluoride, sealants, oral health education with licensed dentists and hygienists. If this is something that you would want your child to participate in, please call the school 419-338-6802 and speak to the nursing dept. to receive a permission slip.  You are also able to register your student online at www.MySchoolDentist.com and let the school know that you have registered them.  

Senior Parents: If you are interested in placing a Senior Recognition Ad in the Reflector Yearbook for your graduate, please contact Katherine Glenn via Schoology or at reflector.elida@gmail.com. Further information and examples of this year's design will be coming soon, but you can already reserve your space for a congratulatory message or celebration of their accomplishments. Log on to yearbookforever.com to purchase an ad by credit card, or contact Mrs. Glenn for further details. You don't have to have your pictures/message ready at time of purchase -- we can create the ad at your convenience, although payment must be made when reserving your space. All ads must be purchased by April 15, 2022. Also, don't forget to start looking for a baby picture and current image of your senior for the senior slide show at graduation!"