Firelands CurrentThursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
Students and staff can submit nominations for the 2026-27 award by 8 a.m. Nov. 17.
Community sessions run Monday through Thursday and Saturday under the new schedule. Check the monthly calendar for exceptions.
The 4.9-mill operating levy drew 3,414 votes for and 4,236 against. The district had projected about $3.4 million a year.
Businesses can host student visits, share career experience or join a May 2027 job fair through the county business advisory council.
The Erie County Community Foundation grant will help cover travel, lodging and meals for the high school Keynotes & Bell Choir.
The agency reports enrollment across its programs for 2025-26 and says centers in Ottawa and Sandusky counties are still enrolling.
The district says an unannounced review confirmed the academy met standards for its existing Step Up To Quality rating.
Free loan bags include headphones and sensory tools. Two rooms on the Classroom Building's third floor offer space for group work and breaks.
District children ages 3 to 5 qualify. Families must schedule by Nov. 11 for an appointment at Bataan Memorial Primary Elementary School.
The district says Andrea C. and Miguel M. received TODOS recognition and have also earned the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy.
The ATI TEAS cutoff is Oct. 15. Spring 2027 nursing applicants have until Oct. 30 to pick up packets and Nov. 30 to submit them.
The parade goes from the Shelby Street boat launch to Strobel Field today. Camp Street closes from 5 to 7 p.m., with brief rolling closures at intersections.
The Oct. 12 programs at the Regional Center for Arts & Academic Studies begin with an art show at 4:30 p.m., followed by a gifted student showcase at 6 p.m.
Drivers enter from Buckeye Boulevard and exit onto Deerwood Drive. Elementary students attending football games should sit with a responsible adult.
Three dental exam rooms are open at the Margaretta School-Based Health Center. The clinic accepts several insurance plans and offers discounts for qualifying families.
The district says it has not asked for new operating money since 2012 and is spending more than it takes in. The levy would raise about $3.4 million a year.
Report cards for kindergarten through second grade at Sandusky Primary School and the Sandusky Early Learning Academy switch to standards-based marks this year. Family conferences are Oct. 5 and 6.
The district is using one app to reach families in more than 190 languages, and every student started school on the same day.
