With the start of the 2021-22 school year just around the corner on Monday, Aug. 30, the Port Clinton City School District has numerous orientations and open houses scheduled for students and their parents. Prior to school there are also dates for older students to pay school fees and pick up schedules and supply lists.

These sessions provide an opportunity for students and their parents to become familiar with their school setting and meet with the faculty and staff of each building.

Port Clinton High School students in grades 10–12 can pick up schedules on Aug. 20 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the PCHS Guidance Office. Students in grade 9 will receive their schedules at Freshmen Orientation or “Frosh Fest,” which is planned for Thursday, Aug. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. for schedule pick up in the Performing Arts Center Lobby. Program is from 9 a.m. to Noon.

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 is on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Port Clinton Middle School welcomes and encourages students and parents to walk through the building and find their classrooms and lockers during schedule pick up times. Schedule and important paperwork pick up days are Aug. 17-20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students are welcome to return as often as they like during these times to practice their locker combinations and become familiar with the school building.

The New Student Summit will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at PCMS. The Summit is for both students and parents in grade 6 or new to the district. New student welcome dance is Thursday, Aug. 19 from 1-2 p.m.

Bataan Memorial Open House for Grades 1 and 2 will be on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Bataan Intermediate Open House will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26 beginning at 5 p.m.

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 Monday, Aug. 23 to participate in Champions for Children 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. Find school supply lists, bus routes, 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 We are PC Port Clinton Schools mobile app at http://siap.ps/75907a.