Attention all 5th grade parents and students…
In a normal school year we would be enrolling 5th grade students in next year’s band and choir programs for Pfeiffer…but as you know this year has been anything but normal. However, we are still very excited to have you join the band, choir, or both ensembles for the 2020-2021 school year.  Band & Choir are open to all 5th graders moving into 6th grade next year. You do not need to have any prior musical experience to join these groups. This is a great opportunity to explore playing a musical instrument and singing in a full choir. Students are able to do Band only, Choir only, or participate in both ensembles. Please watch these informational videos about each group…

BAND VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gs0Qdk0lmeXFwizCoiA5nj7PMx4Z3MNF/view?usp=sharing

CHOIR VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz0s2DAYcckSS0lRTVVXSWFlNDQ/view?usp=sharing

As you can see, these are two very exciting groups to be in at Pfeiffer. If you would like to be signed up for these classes, please follow the Google Forms link and submit it by FRIDAY, MAY 8th, 2020. This just informs us of your interest…schedule changes are always possible in the fall. BAND/CHOIR ENROLLMENT GOOGLE FORM: https://forms.gle/M3t8zetNrfF95rKN9.  On behalf of Ms. Morris (choir director) and Mr. Sterling, we hope you will consider joining band and/or choir in the fall.  Stay safe and healthy and have a great remainder of the school year.

Click here for the Spanish Version of COVID-19 Update.

There is a team of local, licensed counselors ready to come to you within minutes when you need help with any urgent mental health or substance use need! This includes, but is not limited to, things like: Family argument / Parental struggles / Behavior concerns in yourself or others / Feelings of isolation / Difficulty coping with stress / Substance use worries.  This service is available 24/7/365 through Coleman Crisis Services, and is still operating (safely) during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Call 330-452-6000 to reach the Mobile Response team, and read more about them – including the reasons people call – in this PDF, which you may have seen in The Repository last weekend.

Dear Perry Local Parents and Guardians,
This afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine made the decision to extend the closure of Ohio’s K-12 schools through Friday, May 1, 2020 as concerns continue to arise over the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We will support the Governor’s decision as the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff members remains our top priority. We recognize the enormity of this decision as it affects the lives of our families as well our district operations. Please continue to visit our website to receive information and important district updates: www.Perrylocal.org. We also know that remote learning, which we began today, will continue through April. Please make sure to visit our remote learning site www.bit.ly/remoteperry.  We will continue to work with our families and caregivers during this challenging time. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. Remember, we are all in this together.  Click here for the Spanish Version of this update.

Thank you,
Scott Beatty
Superintendent
Perry Local Schools
(330) 477-8121 ext. 1005

Student lunches, remote learning and local business support in this update.  Click here to read the entire document.  Click here for the Spanish version.

As Perry Local Schools’ administration monitors the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prepared to assist students, parents & guardians, and staff in planning and implementing a remote learning program. Everything you need to know about our remote learning plan can be found at http://bit.ly/remoteperry . This website has information specific to each group including a continuously updated resource bank, tutorial videos, lesson guides and more! Please use this as the home base for all remote learning for Perry Local Schools! Please look for more information specific to your student as communicated by their individual teachers. As we work through this unprecedented time together, we appreciate working together with our Perry family and will continue to provide the same amazing Perry education they have come to expect.

As many of you already know, today’s election has been officially postponed until June 2, 2020. Last night was extremely confusing regarding the status of today’s election. Last night, based upon the best information available at the time, our group (along with other entities) communicated that the polls would be open today. Unfortunately, after that communication, an order was issued by the Ohio Department of Health to close the polls. This change happened in the very late hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.

For those of you who voted early, your vote will still count. For those of you who will not have the chance to vote today, you can request an absentee ballot between now and June 2 by visiting https://www.starkcountyohio.gov/board-of-elections.