With the start of the 2022-23 school year just around the corner, the Port Clinton City School District has numerous orientations, schedule pick up days and open houses scheduled for students and their parents. These sessions provide an opportunity for students and parents to become familiar with the school setting and meet with the faculty and staff of each building.

The first day of school for Port Clinton City Schools is Monday, Aug 29.

Port Clinton High School students in grades 10 – 12 can pick up schedules and pay outstanding fees on Aug. 22-23 from 7 a.m. to 3p.m. Freshmen Orientation or “Frosh Fest” is planned for Friday, Aug. 26 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for schedule pick up in the Performing Arts Center Lobby. The program is 7:45 to 11:15 a.m. Students and parents learn important information about high school and students have the opportunity to walk through their schedules. Port Clinton High School Open House will be on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Port Clinton Middle School welcomes students and parents to walk through the building and find their classrooms and locker during schedule pick up times. Schedule and important paperwork pick up days are Aug. 16-19 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Students are welcome to return often to practice their locker combinations and become familiar with the school building. The New Student Summit will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Port Clinton Middle School. The Summit is for both students and parents in grade 6 or new to the district. The New student ”Welcome to PCMS Scavenger Hunt” is Thursday, Aug. 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Bataan Kindergarten Orientation is Thursday, Sept. 1 for new students with last name A-L and parents beginning at 9:15 a.m. and last name M-Z students and parents begins at 1:15 p.m. Bataan Memorial Open House for both Primary (grades 1-2) and Intermediate will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25 beginning at 5 p.m. Bataan class lists will be posted on Friday, Aug 19.

Champions for Children, the Port Clinton City School District Before and After School Program, provides a safe setting for children of working parents. For more information or to register call 419-734-2815 Ext. 1112 or email lchura@pccsd-k12.net. Students must be registered on or before Wednesday, Aug. 24 to participate in Champions on the first day of school. Forms and information can be found at www.pccsd.net under the Champions for Children tab.

Back to School information can be found on the school website or district Facebook page facebook.com/portclintonschools or Twitter at @We_Are_PC. Find school supply lists, bus routes, cafeteria menu, and more back to school information at www.pccsd.net. Look for the Back to School quick link under the Bulletin Board or download the Port Clinton Schools mobile app at http://siap.ps/75907a.