Rocket Report
March 2, 2020
Entrance age to Kindergarten Change
2/27/2020
TO: All Stakeholders
I am writing to make you aware that the school district has changed its policy on the entrance age to Kindergarten. Effectively immediately, each child who is five years of age on or before August 1 is eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.
Prior to this, students had to be five years of age on or before September 30.
The district has made this change based on Kindergarten readiness research, and upon the recommendation of the staff and administration of R.C. Waters Elementary School. This change is in the best interests of students who will enter Kindergarten, and will improve the prospects of their educational career. This change to August 1st also puts Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools in line with the vast majority of school districts in our area.
Sincerely,
Guy L. Parmigian
Superintendent
RC Waters Elementary Kindergarten Registration and Screening Information
Benton-Carroll-Salem School District will hold a Kindergarten Information and Registration Night for parents of incoming kindergarten students on Thursday, March 5 at 6 pm. During this meeting, parents will receive enrollment paperwork, information about kindergarten, tour the building, and will sign up for a screening appointment.
Kindergarten Screening appointments will be on Wednesday, April 8 from 8:15 am - 7:30 pm and Thursday, April 9 from 8:15 am - 3:00 pm at R.C. Waters Elementary.
In order to be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by August 1. All kindergarten students should be screened and registered to begin the school year.
Parmigian Committed to Writing Next Chapter at B-C-S
OAK HARBOR--On Saturday, February 29th B-C-S Board President Heather Dewitz announced: "It is with great enthusiasm and confidence that the Benton-Carroll-Salem Board of Education will retain Dr. Guy Parmigian as our Superintendent. The Board is committed to maintaining the strong leadership that he has brought to our district." Dewitz added: "The Board, along with Dr. Guy Parmigian, are excited to work with the administration and staff to write the next great chapter of this school district."
Dr. Parmigian stated that after a great deal of soul searching, he realized that his heart and passion was at Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools, and he decided to ask the Board if he could continue his work of serving the district. "I am grateful to this Board for the opportunity to remain at B-C-S," Parmigian said. "There is much work ahead as we strive to build the capacity of this school district to serve the current and future generations of Rockets. I am re-energized for this effort!"
Join Our Team at B-C-S Local School District! We are seeking Certified Substitute Teachers!
The requirements for being a substitute teacher are to hold a bachelor's degree in any area. If you know of anyone who would be a good fit for B-C-S please encourage them to call the Board Office: 419-898-6210
B-C-S Spring Senior Citizens Luncheon
Benton-Carroll-Salem School District is pleased to announce the Spring B-C-S Senior Citizens Luncheon on March 12! The cost is only $2.
Please call the Board of Education office at 419-898-6210 for reservations beginning February 1 - March 6, 2020!
Only 2 more Sunday Fun Open Swims!
Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools is pleased to announce new times for Sunday Fun Open Swims at the Oak Harbor High School Pool for all B-C-S students, families, and community members starting on January 12, 2020. Racquetball courts will also be open to adults during these times. The pool and racquetball courts will be open on the following Sundays from 2:00 until 4:00 PM: March 8, March 15.
Pool admission cost to be paid at the door for B-C-S students is only $1, and B-C-S adults will be $2. Racquetball courts will be open to B-C-S adults only for an additional charge of $2 (limit 4 per court). A lifeguard and site director will be on-site to ensure safety. Please note that these Sunday Fun times will be cancelled if Ottawa County is on a Level Two or Level Three Snow Emergency as announced by the Ottawa County Sheriff.
Please call Mrs. Alison Wolf, Oak Harbor HS Assistant Principal at 419-898-6216 if you have any questions.
Be part of the B-C-S Tradition of Excellence & Rocket Pride!
We are always accepting new open enrollment students. 419-898-6210
District Calendar for 2020-2021 School Year!
Raising Awareness of Ohio's Opioid Epidemic
Here Are The Facts/Help Us Spread The Word
Looking to view your students meal account activity?
To add money to, or otherwise access (check balances, etc) your child's school lunch account, you can go to this link below:
https://www.payschoolscentral.com/#/user/login
To access this in the future, you can go to the B-C-S Website (www.bcssd.com) under the Parents Tab.
Everyone has to register if you have not logged in. If you need help with registering please call us.
Thank you.
B-C-S Food Service Department.
Victoria Coffman: vcoffman@bcssd.com
419-898-6216, Ext. 2210
Community News and Events!
The Oak Harbor Development Group would like to announce our 5th Annual Mother’s Day Flower Program! The goal is to raise money to fund the 32 flowerpots downtown.
For a $50 donation, the Oak Harbor Development Group will send your mother/spouse/mother-in-law/daughter/aunt/grandma/whomever you choose a beautiful
Mother’s Day card saying a contribution was made in her honor for a flowerpot in downtown Oak Harbor. Plaques will display a customized message that will be placed in the planter. You can even add a photo to the plaque for a special touch.
You can also choose to sponsor a flowerpot as an individual or a business.
The deadline for sponsorship is May 1, 2020, to ensure cards are sent before Mother’s Day!
Stop into the Oak Harbor Area of Commerce to reserve yours! Only a limited number will be accepted!
Fireworks Fund Reverse Raffle
Fireworks Fund Reverse Raffle tickets now on sale! Get your ticket early to pick your number! All proceeds benefit Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Celebration!
What's Going On At RC Waters Elementary?
Follow RC Waters Elementary on Twitter to keep up with what's going on!
Happy Retirement Mrs. Kardos!
Kindergarten celebrated the retirement of Carol Kardos with a “We are going to be blue without you” theme. Thank you for your many years of service, Mrs. Kardos! We wish you a happy retirement!
Be the "I" in Kind!
Third Grade Student Council’s February service project is - Be the “I” in Kind”. Students and staff can write a positive note on a post-it note. Anyone that needs some encouragement can take a note to keep.
What's Going On At Oak Harbor Middle School?
Follow Oak Harbor Middle School on Twitter to keep up with what's going on!
Announcements!
STATE TESTING WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN APRIL. THE DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: GRADES 4 AND 5 APRIL 15TH AND 16TH (ELA TESTING), APRIL 28TH AND 29TH (MATH) AND APRIL 30TH AND MAY 1ST (SCIENCE FOR 5TH GRADE ONLY)
GRADES 6 AND 7: APRIL 7TH AND 8TH (ELA TESTING), APRIL 21ST AND 22ND (MATH) NO SCIENCE TESTING FOR THIS GRADE
CAMP MICHINDOH TRIP FOR 6TH GRADE WILL BE APRIL 27TH THROUGH MAY 1ST
BE SURE IF YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE ABSENT THAT YOU CALL THE OFFICE (419) 898-6217 TO REPORT YOUR STUDENT ABSENT. IF IT IS BEFORE OR AFTER OFFICE HOURS, YOU CAN LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH MRS. MACKO OR MRS. SANDWISCH.
FLYERS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS TO ORDER YEARBOOKS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR. THE COST OF THE YEARBOOKS ARE $16.00 EACH. DEADLINE FOR ORDERING FROM THE FORM IS FEBRUARY 27TH. YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ON-LINE THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
TO ORDER ONLINE GO TO ybpay.lifetouch.com
The Yearbook ID Code is: 1824520
It's Great to be a 7th Grader!
Some lucky 7th graders got ice cream sundaes from the Wheel of Wow this week!
The 5th Annual Northwest Ohio MATHCOUNTS® Competition
The 5th Annual Northwest Ohio MATHCOUNTS® Competition took place on Friday, February 21 where Oak Harbor placed 3rd. The top individual of the 81 students competing was Nic Slagel, an eighth-grader from Oak Harbor Junior High in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The top 6 students will attend the State Competition on March 7.
For state competition: The top four individuals from the State Competition will represent [State] at the 2020 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition in Orlando, Fla., May 10-11.
WHATS GOING ON AT OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL?
OHHS Thespians Proudly Present: Disney Beauty And The Beast - The Broadway Musical!
Gosh, it disturbs us, to see you, Gaston, looking so down in the dumps!
Perhaps the Oak Harbor Thespians can boost your spirits with their Spring Musical- "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"!
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway, has been produced in 37 countries worldwide, and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Oak Harbor High School Thespians present our production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” March 20th, 21st, and 22nd.
Ticket prices:
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors/ students
We hope you will BE OUR GUEST!
Easter Eggstravaganza!
OHHS Student Council is hosting a fun-filled FREE Easter event for ages 0-9! See the flyer below for all the details!
#FutureReadyRockets
Counselor’s Mrs. Shirkey and Mrs. Coffman reviewing 20-21 class scheduling options to next years juniors!
1st Nationwide Enlistment swear-in From Space!
OHHS senior Max Crum participated today in the first nationwide military enlistment swear-in from space! He will be joining the Army!
Congrats MS AND HS Science Olympiad Teams!
Congrats to the 20 members of our High School and Junior High Science Olympiad teams. We had great teamwork and numerous top 10 placings at the BGSU regional this weekend. The JH team was the 8th highest-ranking school system and the HS team was the 6th highest-ranking school system.
Hailey Schiets, Abby Pollauf, Alyssa Zetzer, and Sam Hinkle each earned three top-6 medals. Lainey Pollauf, Violet Warren, Alyha Marquez, and Maddie Nissen each earned two top-6 medals.
Haley Lenke, Caitlynn Noble, Ella Dedes, Bryce Chanthavong, Phoebe Lenke and Nick Slagle also all earned a top-6 medal.
OMEA District 2 Honor Band
Congratulations to our OMEA District 2 Honor Band members on an outstanding performance! Oak Harbor had 8 students in the group: Lexi Blank, Mo Natsheh, Teresa Rosiak, Griffin Heintz, Abby Pollauf, Bailey LaFountain, Ryleigh Piper, and Cassidy Brough
WHATS GOING ON AT PENTA?
Seniors: Check out these scholarship opportunities!
Prom Tickets
OH Prom Info: Prom tickets will be sold March 30th until April 8th.
WHATS GOING ON AT OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AT NORTH POINT EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER?
See what our Preschool Classroom is up to at North Point Educational Service Center located at Graytown!
Working Hard in Pre-K!
We began the Early Learning Assessment in mid-February. This week, we are focusing on beginning and ending sounds, a science investigation, and personal care tasks. In addition, we are celebrating Dr. Suess's Birthday with books and other fun activities. We also learned more about dental hygiene and how we can take care of our teeth.
ROCKET SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS!
Congratulations to the Oak Harbor Rocket Wrestling Team for being Crown 2020 Division III Sectional Champions
Congratulations to the wrestling team on winning the Sectional Wrestling Tournament. The grapplers who placed were Gavin Barr 6th, Hayden Buhro 6th, Broch Mansor 6th, Jack Zeitzheim 4th, Owen Miller 4th, Kenyon Adkinson 3rd, Cade Petersen 3rd, Tyler Davis 3rd, Matthew Dewitz 2nd, Michael Judge 1st, Nathan Mansor 1st, and Wyatt Miller 1st
The notorious 9 going to districts!
- The Final score from Div. II Sectional Final at Genoa Oak Harbor 43 Rossford 51
- Congratulations to the Rocket Boys All-Conference Selection for the Sandusky Bay Conference Bay Division.
Jac Alexander- 1st Team ALL SBC and Most Outstanding Player.
Blake Booker - 2nd Team All SBC
Clay Schulte - 2nd Team ALL SBC
Gabe Dowling - Honorable Mention - The Final score from Div. II Sectional game at Genoa Oak Harbor 70 Tol. Woodward 47
- Congratulations to Sr, Sophia Eli, voted 1st Team ALL-SBC tonight by the Coaches (third year in a row) and Jr, Auna Tack, voted Honorable Mention ALL-SBC! Way to go Sophia & Auna!
Reverse Raffle Tickets and Meal Tickets are Now Available!
The Athletic Booster’s Annual Reverse Raffle Tickets are now available.
Mark your calendars for March 21, 2020, to be held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.
Tickets are $75 with extra meal tickets available for $25
2020 Ohio Transportation Director of the Year!
Congratulations to our own Mrs. Jeannie Behnken, 2020 Ohio Transportation Director of the Year! Well deserved!
Did you Know? B-C-S Local School District provides free and appropriate educational services to all children with disabilities
The Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District provides free and appropriate educational services to all children with disabilities ages 3 - 21 residing within the school district, regardless of the severity of their disability. These services are provided in programs meeting rules adopted by the State Board of Education. Parents of children attending public, parochial, or private schools should contact Jim Boss, Director of Student Services, at 419-898-3280 if they suspect their child has a disability.
BENTON-CARROLL-SALEM LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEEKLY SPORTS AND SCHOOL CALENDAR
WEEK OF 03/02/2020
Wednesday, March 4
6:30 PM HS ~ College and Career Preview Night for Juniors and Seniors @ Owens Community College
Thursday, March 5
6:00 PM Kindergarten Screening Information and Registration Night
Friday, March 6
HS ~ OMEA Large Group Band & Choir @ OHHS
Saturday, March 7
HS ~ OMEA Large Group Band & Choir @ OHHS
One School, One Town, One Family!
A special thank you to our Rocket Alumni, Oscar Garcia Jr. for producing this awesome video!
B-C-S Alum Highlight Nominations needed!
The Benton-Carroll-Salem School District wishes to highlight the accomplishments of its graduates who reside in our area, the nation, and the world!
The B-C-S Alum Highlight will be featured in the Sampler and in other media throughout our area. We know that Rocket Pride is strong, and so are the accomplishments and contributions of B-C-S alumni.
We look forward to recognizing and honoring the extraordinary individuals who are graduates of Oak Harbor High School.
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About Us
The school district was founded on July 1, 1967 due to the consolidation of the Benton Township School District, the Carroll Township School District, and the Salem-Oak Harbor School District.Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, home of the Oak Harbor Rockets, serves 1700 students on three campuses: R.C. Waters Elementary School (Grades K--3), Oak Harbor Middle School (Grades 4--7), and Oak Harbor High School (Grades 8--12). The district is committed to serving the needs of all students to prepare them for the challenges of citizenship, the workforce, and life long learning.
CONTACT US
Email: gparmigian@bcssd.com
Website: http://bcssd.com
Location: 11685 W State Rte 163, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449, United States
Phone: 419-898-6210
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCS.Schools/
Twitter: @BCS_SchoolDist