Regular school attendance is the foundation of academic success.
Every day in class provides valuable learning opportunities and builds the skills students need for their future. Consistent attendance leads to stronger understanding, higher achievement, and positive connections with teachers and classmates.
✨ ATTENDANCE MATTERS! ✨
If you would like to have someone added to the slideshow, please email Courtney Fleming (cfleming@fostoriaschools.org).
Every child deserves access to a quality education—no matter their housing or family situation.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Support
If your living situation is uncertain or temporary, your child may qualify for:
-Staying in their current school or enrolling in a new one
-Immediate enrollment
-Transportation to and from school
-Free school meals
-Continued enrollment for the school year
Qualifying situations include:
-Sharing housing due to hardship
-Living in motels, shelters, cars, or places not meant for sleeping
-Youth without a parent/guardian
Foster Care Education Support
For students in foster homes, kinship care, shelters, or group homes, we offer:
-A dedicated liaison for enrollment, transportation, and academics
-School stability when it’s in the student’s best interest
-Immediate enrollment and quick record transfers
Contact:
Tonya Hinke – District McKinney Vento Education Liaison and Foster Care Education Liaison
JSHS: 419-436-4110 | FES: 419-436-4125
thinke@fostoriaschools.org
More info:
Ohio DOE McKinney-Vento: 614-369-4918
National Center for Homeless Education: 800-308-2145
Ohio Foster Care Program: 1-877-644-6338
Ohio Foster Care Resources: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Foster-Care
Redmen families, please note that the Here Comes The Bus app will not be live for the first few days of school. During this time, students and drivers are getting used to new routes and stops.
The first week also includes important bus safety lessons, and drivers take extra time to ensure students understand pickup and drop-off procedures. Because of this, buses may run later than usual during the first few weeks as everyone acclimates to the new school year.
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep all students safe while adjusting to routines. 💛
Please see the information regarding school lunches, including the lunch menus for August.
Dear Fostoria City Schools Parents,
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 📚
Every day counts toward your child’s success. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to:
✅ Stay on track with learning
✅ Build strong study habits
✅ Graduate ready for the future
As we begin this new school year, let’s work together to make sure our students are in class, on time, every day. Your child’s future begins with showing up today!
#AttendanceMatters #FostoriaRedmen #EveryDayCounts #StudentSuccess
FCS is excited to welcome two new school psychologists this year! Welcome, Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Markley!
Together, we can make this a successful year.
We are excited to begin welcoming our new staff to the district next Monday! Over the next several days, we will be sharing information about our new staff so you can get to know them, too! Welcome, Ms. Rodriguez, and Mr. Miller, to FCS! Ms. Rodriguez will be an Intervention Specialist at FES, and Mr. Miller will be the DECA/Marketing teacher at FJSHS.
