“SCHOOL OPENING”
Blanchester Local Schools will open Wedneday, August 19, 2009 for the 2009-10 school year, beginning their 155re year of service to the young people of the district. Our custodial staff has worked hard this summer so the buildings are in excellent shape and ready for school. All schools will be in session for a full day the first day. Lunch will be served in each cafeteria and students should be prepared to begin their studies.
The following information will help you prepare for the start of what will be an exciting era for Blanchester Schools by answering many common questions; however, district residents may call their child’s school or the district office for clarification or further information. If you have difficulty getting in touch with your child’s school, please call the board office and we will try to help.
OPEN HOUSES
PUTMAN ELEMENTARY: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Grades 6, 7 and 8 – 6:00-7:00 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL: Freshmen Orientation –7:00 p.m. in
High School Auditeria Open House: Grades 9-12 – 6:00-7:00 p.m
BUILDING INFORMATION
PUTMAN ELEMENTARY, Pre-k through third grades, Todd Bandow, Principal; 783-2681.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, fourth and fifth grades, Beverly Carroll, Principal, 783-2040.
MIDDLE SCHOOL, sixth through eighth grades, Joel King, Principal, 783-3642.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ninth through twelfth grades, George Rise, Principal;
Rick Hosler, Assistant Principal, 783-2461.
DISTRICT OFFICE:
Brian Ruckel, Superintendent, 783-3523 – Ext. 1
Melissa Snyder, Direct or of Instruction, 783-3523 – Ext. 2
Barb Prater, Interim Transportation Supervisor, 783-3714.
Jim Hopkins, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor, 783-3523.
REGISTRATION
Registration of new students is underway through the BOARD OFFICE, 951
Cherry Street, which will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A birth certificate, health records and academic records should be presented at the time of registration.
