FCS Schedules In-Service Days

The Fostoria City School District is determined to improve student academic achievement, meet all indicators, and meet annual yearly progress on the district report card.  To help achieve our goal we FCS staff will be participating in concentrated blocks of professional development for two days.  Therefore, school will not be in session on Friday, March 2, 2012 and Wednesday, April 11, 2012 for the staff in-service days.

GREAT NEWS FOR SIXTH GRADE PARENTS!

The Seneca County Health Department and Fostoria City Schools are working together to make it easier to get your child vaccinated for next school year.  READ MORE

Attention Redmen Fans!

Ordering Redmen merchandise is only a click away. To custom order merchandise, simply click on the "Spirit Shop" link off of the Athletic menu tab or the "Fostoria Shop" banner in the left margin. Once you are at the site, create your customized item, pay with a credit card and the item will be shipped directly to your address. It’s that easy to get your new Redmen spirit items and every order helps support DECA, our student organization for marketing and business students.  If you have any questions please contact Michele Hollister at 419-436-4110 ext. 2101.

CAMPUS WEAR IMPLEMENTATION - LONGFELLOW AND RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Beginning the 2012-2013 school year Campus Wear will be required for students attending Longfellow and Riley Elementary Schools.  Please contact the building principals with any questions.

Quality Counts 2012

Education Week’s Quality Counts 2012 report, released January 12, ranks Ohio’s public education system 10th in the nation, up from 11th in 2011, even though the state’s overall “grade” dropped from a B- in 2011 to a C+ this year. Education Week tracks states in six key education areas to calculate state scores and a national score. The nation as a whole received a C.

Ohio continues to get high marks for its work in Standards, Assessments and Accountability, earning a grade of "A" and ranking 4th among the states. We received lower marks for the number of eligible children who attend preschool, the percentage of eligible students enrolled in kindergarten, the number of students proficient on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the closing of some achievement gaps, the lack of a basic skills test for new teachers, incentives for teachers to take on tough assignments in targeted schools, time set aside by districts for professional development activities, and the disparity in spending between wealthy and po

Report findings related to preschool and kindergarten attendance confirm the importance of our recent receipt of a $70 million Race to the Top Early Learning Grant. Much of the work done under that grant will ensure that preschool and kindergarten are available to traditionally under served families.