In accordance with Ohio Law 3313.753, electronic communication devices are not permitted for use during the instructional day. If brought to school, devices must be powered OFF, stored in the student's locker, and may not be used until dismissal. This policy is designed to minimize distractions and help create a focused learning environment for all students.

Dear PJHS and PHS Parents/Guardians and Students,

Students in grades 6–12 have the opportunity to participate in this year's Chromebook Take-Home Program.

The take-home fee is $25 if paid before the start of the school year. Beginning on the first day of school, the fee will increase to $30.

Chromebooks may be picked up at the Administration Building, Door #31, during the following times:

• Monday, August 3: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 4: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 5: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 6: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 7: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED TO PICK UP YOUR DEVICE
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE

If you are unable to pick up your Chromebook during the scheduled pickup times, an additional pickup opportunity will be available during Open House on August 13. The pickup location will be announced at a later date.

Payment can be made with cash (please try to have exact change) or by check made payable to PEVS.

We encourage families to take advantage of the discounted fee by completing payment before the school year begins. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Department at pickup@pauldingschools.org

Also be sure that you have filled out all technology-related forms on FinalForms before you pick up your device. https://paulding-oh.finalforms.com

If your student is enrolled in one of the schools below, THEY DO NOT NEED TO SIGN UP for a device.

• Oakwood Elementary
• Paulding Elementary
• Paulding County Opportunity Center
• Vantage Career Center

Thank you from the IT Department 

Dear Parents of Sixth grade students (Fall of 2026 seventh grade),

The state of Ohio law requires that all students entering the 7th grade have a Tdap booster and the meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine. The school must have documentation that your child received the mandated immunizations or he/she may not be permitted to attend school until this mandated requirement has been met. I encourage you NOT to wait until the end of summer to get the required immunizations. Prior to the start of the 2026/2027 school year, you must provide the school with a copy of your child's immunization record indicating he or she has received the Tdap and meningitis vaccines.

Please see the other side of this letter for information from the health department. For questions, please feel free to call the Paulding County Health Department at 419-399-3921 or your child's healthcare provider.

You may also call me at 419-399-4656 extension 1315 or email at
B Stoller@pauldingschools.org

To: PEVS families
From: Jennifer Manz, PEVS Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Subject: Ohio State Test results released on Progress Book

In accordance with HB33 which requires school districts to make Ohio State Test (OST) scores
available to parents by June 30th each year, Spring 2026 Ohio State Test results for students in
grades 3-12 have been posted on your Progress Book parent/student portal and app. Detailed family
reports prepared by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will arrive in the District in late
July and will be sent home, as they have been in the past.

You can access the OST scores in two ways:
     1. Log into Progress Book from the Parent Tab of the school webpage as if to check grades,
         select Assessment Scores from the menu icon (top left) and choose Next Generation
         Assessments for students in grades 3-8 or End of Course Exam for students in grade 9-12.
     2. Or, using the Progress Book app, select Assessment Scores from the menu icon (bottom left)
         and select Next Generation Assessments (gr. 3-8) or End-of-Course Exam from the drop down
         arrow next to Kindergarten Readiness Assessments.

The scores for each assessment are reported as a scaled score and a performance level. A scaled
score of 700 is required to be proficient on all Ohio State Tests. Performance levels are determined
by the scaled score. On Progress Book, the performance level is given as 1-5; and they are
presented on family reports as Limited(1), Basic(2), Proficient(3), Accomplished(4), and Advanced(5).
If you have any questions regarding accessing your child’s Ohio State Test scores on Progress Book,
please contact me.

Jennifer Manz
j_manz@pauldingschools.org
419-399-4656, ext.1530