Welcome Back!
Mustang Families,
We are looking forward to seeing some of our scholars and families today for Supply Drop Off! And, could not be more excited to see all of our scholars tomorrow for our first day of school! Included in this communication you will find additional information to best support a successful start on Wednesday, August 23rd at 8:30am! Please do not forget this is a half day of school and scholars will be dismissed at 11:30am.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023: OLHMS School Supply Drop Off (TODAY)
2:00pm -3:30pm & 6:00pm-7:30pm
The Supply Drop Off is a relaxed opportunity for scholars and families to walk our halls, check out Encore spaces, find their advisory classroom and begin learning or relearning how to open a locker. SchoolKidz orders will be placed in scholar’s advisory classrooms. Please note that the evening session will not have full staff attendance.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
First Day of School (½ Day, Dismissal at 11:30am)
School doors open at 8:25am
Classes begin at 8:30am
Dismissal at 11:30am
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Regular School Day (Dismissal at 3:20pm)
School doors open at 8:25am
Classes begin at 8:30am
Dismissal at 3:20pm
Friday, August 25, 2023
Regular School Day (Dismissal at 3:20pm)
School doors open at 8:25am
Classes begin at 8:30am
Dismissal at 3:20pm
Saturday, August 26, 2023: D123 Back to School Extravaganza
11:00-1:30 pm Outside @ OLHMS
Tuesday, September 5, 2023: PTSA Meeting
Thursday, September 14, 2023: OLHMS Open House
OLHMS Open House is a wonderful opportunity to begin our learning partnership!
- Doors will open at 6:30
Homeroom assignments, schedules and bus routes have been posted in Skyward Family Access. Please know there have been and will continue to be additional adjustments made to assignments, schedules and bus routes prior to or after the 23rd. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation with any future adjustments. Students who were enrolled or activated today may not have schedules prior to the Supply Drop Off.
Grade level supply lists are linked below if you planned some shopping excitement between now and supply drop off on the 22nd! Schoolkidz purchased at the end of the 2022/2023 school year will be ready in student’s advisory classrooms. OLHMS Grade Level Supply List Link
Student Device Insurance
The student device insurance policy provides full replacement cost coverage and protects the item worldwide (on and off school grounds) for only $25/year. The policy will be transferred to any replacement device that your child may be issued. Without insurance D123 families are fully responsible for the costs associated with the repair/replacement of their student's device. Insurance coverage is for the device only and does not extend to the case or the charger. Families of students in all grade levels can sign up for this insurance program by adding the optional “Student Device Insurance” fee through Skyward Family Access. You have until the end of September to purchase device insurance every year. Additional information about the student device insurance program and deductibles can be found at: https://d123.org/about/technology/student-device-insurance/
Please view either the written or video tutorial on how to add Chromebook / iPad insurance to your student's account.
Free & Reduced Lunch Reminder
The federal program allowing districts across the country to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income has expired. At this time, the federal government has not extended the waivers for this school year to allow free meals for all students. As a result, schools across the nation will be reverting back to free and reduced-price meals based on income eligibility guidelines set by theU.S. Department of Agriculture. Beginning with the 2023-24 school year on August 23, families who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will have to pay for school meals. Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals this school year at no cost or a discounted rate. D123 will continue to explore ways we can help families with this adjustment since this may create a financial burden for some of our families. At no point would we ever want any child to go hungry at school. If you would like to apply for free or reduced priced meals, please click here.
Health Examination and Immunization Requirements
There are specific requirements for students entering preschool, kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade, as well as for all new students. Visit our Health Forms & Guidelines page for more information. Please note that these vaccinations and/or health examinations are required by state law.
- All incoming 6th Graders must have a physical and dental report on file.
- Current 7th and 8th Graders will need sports physicals to try out for teams.
Kindly,
Dr. McNichols
