We enjoyed a SURPRISE visit from K9 Justice and K9 Esko today! I love that our middle school student council organized and ran a Dollars for Dogs fundraiser to benefit the Huron County Canine Trust Fund. In 4 school days, we collected $515.30! Thank you, South Central Community, for your generosity. And thank you Huron County Sheriff Department for stopping by to... READ MORE >
Nov. 9th- 22nd Use this link to shop our Virtual Book Fair:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/scelemjrhigh Ask your student about a form if you are unable to order online or would like to avoid shipping costs! READ MORE >
Good evening South Central parents. This message is to remind our families that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4th from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. and all-day Thursday, November 5th from 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. In addition, there will be no school for students this Thursday and Friday. Please be aware that parents attending conferences... READ MORE >
If veterans are important to you please take the time to answer any of the following questions!Note your answers may be included in the Veterans Day presentation.Questionnaire READ MORE >
For Immediate Release OCTOBER 19, 2020 Media may contact: Jeff Deeble419-752-3815 ext 11251 South Central Local School District and community to focus on bus safety Oct. 19-23 South Central Local School District and the surrounding community will join other schools and communities to recognize National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23. The national theme... READ MORE >
All South Central students are now eligible for free breakfast and lunch! All students, including those who are learning virtually will receive free breakfast and lunch. Please go into your FinalForms account and print out the free/reduced meal application located in your students forms. You only need to fill out one form per family. Click herefor more information... READ MORE >
Please visit the Ohio Department of Health Website for further information. Click here for the PDF file. READ MORE >
South Central Updated Return to School Plan will start Monday, September, 28, 2020. Student's will attend on campus classes Monday through Thursday. Friday will be remote learning. READ MORE >
We are asking for quotes for the snow removal at the South Central Local Schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Click Snow Plow bid for the specifications. READ MORE >
The Ceremony - The ceremony will take place on the football field separate from the game Friday night beginning at 5:00 p.m. The court members will be spaced 6 feet apart and will cross the field from the visitor bleachers to the home sidelines. They will remain 6 feet apart. A queen and king will be announced. The queen will collect her crown from the mascot and... READ MORE >
STUDENT Device InsuranceThis link is only for the Virtual online learning for the first nine weeks student's. READ MORE >
Onecall 7/22/2020 -- #13 Good evening, this is Ben Chaffee, Jr., the proud superintendent of South Central Schools. The South Central “Return to School” plan has been thoroughly reviewed by the South Central Board of Education, administrative team, and faculty/staff. Additionally, great input and support has been provided by the Huron County Health... READ MORE >
July 2020 Dear South Central Students & Parents/Guardians: I hope the summer is treating everyone well, and that you are finding time to do activities with family and friends. I wanted to communicate to you the progress being made over the past few months with regards to the 2020-21 school year. I have been participating in weekly Zoom meetings with the... READ MORE >
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS ONLY: Incoming Kindergarten and 1st-grade students can participate in our summer reading challenge by recording titles they've read over the summer. Simply use the attached sheet and return it to Mrs. Wallace at the start of the 2020-21 school year! If you have any questions email Mrs. Wallace at mwallace@south-central.org READ MORE >
EXCITING NEWS: Summer Accelerated Reading is up and running. Students are able to visit the Greenwich or North Fairfield libraries to take AR quizzes during the summer months. Goals are set! Use the same AR log in you do at school! Email Mrs. Wallace with questions! (mwallace@south-central.org) Greenwich Library Hrs: Mon. 10-7 / Tues. Thurs. Fri. 10-5 North... READ MORE >
If you have any questions about the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, please contact 1-866-244-0071. READ MORE >
We are very excited to announce that the South Central Local Schools, including the SC Athletic Department, have partnered with FinalForms, an online forms, and data management service. FinalForms allows you to complete and sign student enrollment, medical, transportation forms and athletic participation forms for your children. The most exciting news is that... READ MORE >
Thank you SC families for allowing us to serve your children during the school closure time frame. I appreciate that you picked up your packed meals at the drop off location and at the designated times. I would also like to say Thank you to the many wonderful school staff volunteers during the school closure, without you we would not have been able to feed so many... READ MORE >
We have acquired some additional Chromebooks with grant monies in the district to support the Title classrooms and fill some of the Elementary Carts that were shared between classrooms. The resource rooms and Speech program have acquired some iPads and software to help students in their programs. Our High School will be offering some additional Computer and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the class of 2020! Any recipients of monetary scholarships please expect email communication via your South Central email from Miss. McKee tomorrow to further process your scholarship! Thank you and enjoy! READ MORE >
One of our 5th grade assignments was to recreate a famous work of art by dressing up and posing as the person in the painting, or by creating a parody using images from pop culture. Allison chose to recreate Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring (1665). Alli did a wonderful job at matching the pose, clothing, and lighting! READ MORE >
If you have a preschool aged child who you would like to attend the 2020-2021 school year, you will need to fill out an application or stop into the board of education office from 8 am to 3 pm to pick one up. If you have already picked up an application you can return it to the board of education office between the hours of 8 am to 3 pm. If you have any... READ MORE >
If your child will be five years old before August 1, 2020 and you would like to send him/her to kindergarten next year, we are now registering children for the 2020-2021 school years'. Please bring with you at the time of registration the following items: Child's Birth CertificateSocial Security CardImmunization RecordProof of ResidencyCustody papers (if... READ MORE >
Seniors & Parents/Guardians: We are proud to announce that the Huron County Health District approved our Graduation Plan!! We will be conducting two phases for Graduation 2020… The school will visit the home of every senior and conduct a photograph outside simulating the presentation of the diploma. The photograph will include the superintendent and high... READ MORE >
Open enrollment packets are available in the South Central Board of Education Office for pick during the hours of 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Application packets will also be available online during the enrollment period. Applications available online in the Open Enrollment SectionApplications will be considered in the order in which they are received as to date and time.... READ MORE >
To view the full version of the 2020-2021 School Calendar READ MORE >
As we are uncertain of what the next few months hold for us, I am trying to get some basic information collected for those interested in cheering for next school year. I have created a google form that I am sending out in email to all students in grades 6-11 presently. Please click here for the survey. READ MORE >
Good Evening, this is Mr. Hellickson, I wanted to take a moment to address our seniors and their families with an update from our administration and senior advisors. Your patience and attention are appreciated as I plan to cover a few very important topics with this call. This information will be posted on the district website and Facebook page for your... READ MORE >
School officials from area public schools conducted a meeting today to announce a series of common protocols for addressing novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). While there are no reported cases of the COVID19 in our immediate area, multiple area superintendents met to provide a collaborative response to the current health challenge in our state and nation. Click here for... READ MORE >
South Central Preschool Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school years'. Preschool screenings are April 16 - 17, 2020. Please contact Ms. Amanda Lynch to schedule your preschool screening at 419-752-3815 ext 11225 from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Fri. Child must be screened before application is accepted. Click here for the application and requirements. READ MORE >
Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio FFA sponsor Golden Owl/Teacher of the Year. Nominee Sarah Lucha. Finalists were announced at the Ohio State FFA convention in May 2019. Congratulations Mrs. Lucha!! READ MORE >
South Central Schools welcomes Kathy Mitchell as our district school nurse. In partnership with FTMC, Kathy will be full-time at South Central, serving our PK-12 student health needs. Kathy resides in New London with her husband and three elementary children. READ MORE >
South Central Schools honor Leann Palm for her dedicated service of 20 years to the students and staff. Thank you, Leann! READ MORE >
The parties in the Doe v. Ohio Department of Education class action have submitted a proposed settlement to the U.S. District Court for approval. The first step in the approval process of the settlement is to provide notice of the proposed settlement to affected students and their parents. Click here for the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement READ MORE >
As you are aware, the Board of Education recently entered into contract with Fanning Howey Architectural Firm to assist the district with its next steps on the journey toward a possible facilities project with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). A Core Committee of internal and external stakeholders was developed, and this committee has met several... READ MORE >
South Central Local Schools and the surrounding community will join with other schools and communities to recognize National School Bus Safety Week next week. The national theme this year is based on a child’s statement: “My school bus, the safest form of student transportation.” We all should remember that when everyone does their part (school bus drivers,... READ MORE >
South Central high school students along with some faculty and administration took part in The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch. Everyone on the count of three "crunched" into apples on the football field at the same time while forming the shape of an apple. The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports Farm to School and other local food... READ MORE >
I am excited about the start of a new communications tool that we will be investing in, a newsletter delivered to all district residents! I hope you find the information contained in the newsletter to be informative, helpful and keeps you in touch with the happenings of the school system. I am anticipating this newsletter to be distributed to residents in... READ MORE >
2018-19 Yearbooks are in and for sale. High school books are $40. Pre-K-8 books are $20. Buy both for $50. You can stop in the offices at any building, or pay online at payforit.com and books will be sent home with your student. Supplies are limited, so get yours today. READ MORE >
September 2019 To the South Central Community: Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! I must say that we had a very smooth opening of school this year; students and staff seem to be adjusting quite well to the new year. Fall sports are in full swing. Other extra-curricular clubs and activities also are gearing up for fall competitions/performances. Check out the... READ MORE >
You are invited to attend a second Community Meeting for a Possible Facilities Project at South Central Local Schools. The meeting will take place Tuesday, July 23 from 7:00-8:30pm in the K8 cafeteria. South Central residents and school employees are encouraged to attend to hear about the possibility of a state-funded facility project. A group of approximately... READ MORE >
June 2019 To the South Central Community: Welcome to Summer Vacation! The 2018-19 school year ended quite well. Congratulations to our Class of 2019 students; welcome to “South Central Alumni” status!! Although students and staff are not in session, campus is still quite a-buzz with activity. Athletic open gyms and conditioning practices and summer cleaning... READ MORE >
Did you fill out your form for school bus transportation. Every family with school aged children is asked to complete this form in order for the transportation department to establish routes for the 2019-2020 school year. Forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Board of Education Office, Monday through Friday 7:30 am through 3:30 pm. READ MORE >
You are invited to attend a Community Meeting for a Possible Facilities Project at South Central Local Schools. The meeting will take place Tuesday, June 25 from 7:00-8:30pm in the K8 cafeteria. South Central residents and school employees are encouraged to attend to hear about the possibility of a state-funded facility project. A group of approximately 45... READ MORE >
Join us August 19, 2019 for Open House. Come in meet your teachers, find your classrooms and get your schedule. READ MORE >