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Dear Waterloo Local Schools Families,
We are excited to share two important updates regarding early childhood education in our district.
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026
If your child will be five years old on or before August 1, 2025, it’s time to register for kindergarten at Waterloo Elementary!
Registration Dates: April 22nd & 29th, 2025
Location: Waterloo Elementary School
Appointments: Please call 330-947-2153 to schedule your registration appointment.
We are excited to welcome our newest Vikings to the Waterloo family!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring a strong start for our youngest learners!
Preschool Transition to Summit ESC
Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, Waterloo Local Schools will join the Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) Preschool Consortium. This partnership will enhance the quality of our preschool program by providing additional resources, professional development for educators, and strong early learning support.
Key Points About the Transition:
Program Quality: The preschool will continue to follow state early learning standards and best practices.
Staffing & Support: The program will be led by qualified professionals with additional support from Summit ESC.
Schedule & Tuition: Preschool will run on a half-day schedule (AM/PM) from Monday to Thursday, with tuition set at $1,750 for the year (students with IEPs attend at no cost). Payment plans and financial aid options may be available.
Transportation: Available only for students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Registration: Anticipated to begin in late April - early May.
Informational Meeting: A session will be held to answer questions and provide details.
For additional information, please visit Summit ESC’s website or contact Zach Miley at 330-945-5600 x513919 or ZachM@SummitESC.org.
Please see the attached flyers for information about both programs.
As always, thanks for your continued support of the Waterloo Schools, and Go Vikings!!
Joe Clark, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Waterloo Local Schools
Dear School and Community Activity Leaders,
With your help, I have compiled a shared spreadsheet listing various Waterloo school/community fundraisers throughout the year. This resource should help avoid overlapping events, promote collaboration, and ensure that your efforts are as effective as possible.
How It Works:
View and Plan: The spreadsheet includes details about active or regular fundraisers, dates, and points of contact.
Update & Add Fundraisers: If your group is planning a new fundraiser, you can add it to the document using this link: https://tinyurl.com/WaterlooFundraisers
Mark Discontinued Fundraisers: If a fundraiser is no longer active, please contact me to update the status to keep the list current.
By working together, we can maximize participation and make sure our fundraising efforts best support our students and programs. Please use the following link to access the document: https://tinyurl.com/VikingFundraisers
Feel free to share this with others who may find it helpful. Thank you for your support and cooperation! I will also ask Matt Dockery to post this on our website
Go Vikings!!!
Joe Clark, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Waterloo Local Schools
URGENT need to hire bus drivers, van drivers and bus aides.
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URGENT need to hire bus drivers, van drivers and bus aides.
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Please call Tim Fox at 330-947-3104 or email tfox@waterloovikings.org for more information.
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SCHOOL SAFETY HOTLINE: 844-SaferOH
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Waterloo Local Schools partners with the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) to provide the Safer Ohio School Tip Line. Students can call or text 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) (open 24/7) to anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering to you, your friends, or your school. Every tip can remain anonymous. School safety analysts may ask for additional information, but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up. Calls or texts are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies, and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.
Things to report to the tip line include (but are not limited to):
Bullying incidents
Withdrawn student behaviors
Verbal or written threats observed toward students, faculty or schools
Weapon/suspicious devices on or near school grounds
Gang related activities
Unusual/suspicious behavior of students or staff
Self-harm or suicidal sentiments
Any other school safety related concerns
Mission Statement of the Waterloo Local Schools
Waterloo Local School District, in cooperation with our families and community, cultivates academic excellence through high quality instruction and experience-based learning connecting students’ lives to their futures.
Waterloo Belief Statements:
1. We believe that cooperating with our families and community is essential in providing our students with a high quality education.
2. We believe in providing a safe and nurturing environment that enhances the physical, social, and emotional development of each child.
3. We believe in offering innovative instruction.