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Board of Education Meeting - 9/17/2020 | 6:30 pm

The Big Walnut Local Schools are streaming the upcoming board meeting, Thursday, September 17, 2020. The board meeting is slated to begin at 6:30 pm.

To view the stream, click on the link below.
 
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Board of Education Meeting - 9/10/2020 | 7:30 am

The Big Walnut Local Schools are streaming the upcoming board meeting, Thursday, September 10, 2020. The board meeting is slated to begin at 7:30 am.

To view the stream, click on the link below.
 

FAMILY UPDATE - 8/21/2020

Good Morning!  Please see the attached Family Update.  Have a fantastic weekend!

Board of Education Meeting - 8/20/2020 | 6:30 pm LIVE STREAM

The Big Walnut Local Schools are streaming the upcoming board meeting, Thursday, August 20, 2020. The board meeting is slated to begin at 6:30 pm.

Health And Safety Update | COVID-19

Please see the attached health and safety update from District Nurse Megan Truax. Thanks!

Board of Education Meeting - 8/13/2020 | 7:30 am LIVE STREAM

The Big Walnut Local Schools are streaming the upcoming board meeting, Thursday, August 13, 2020. The board meeting is slated to begin at 7:30 am.
Substitute Teachers Needed

Teaching and Educational Aide Substitutes Needed!

Interested in becoming a classroom substitute? We would love to see many of our community members in our classrooms, helping students in these vital roles. 
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2020-21 Amended Calendar

On July 23, the Board of Education approved an amended calendar for 2020-21 to help us prepare for the unique school year that we are about to begin.
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Student Supply List 2020-2021

Click the list below for the Hylen Souders Elementary School student supply list for 2020-21.
 

FAQ 2.0

In an effort to provide more information for you to make a decision on in-person or remote learning for your child this year, we have created an additional list of frequently asked questions, which is available.
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REOPENING PLANS FOR FALL 2020

Follow the link below to see the Big Walnut Reopening Plans and survey link for the fall of 2020.

Reopening Update - 7-10-2020

Thank you so much for your patience as we have been finalizing reopening plans since hearing the governor’s guidance last week.  We are planning to offer two options for families next year-- 100% in-person or 100% remote learning.

Family Update on COVID-19 - April 13, 2020

I hope you are staying healthy and that you enjoyed the holiday with your families.  Today, I want to share information on voting absentee, free wi-fi access within the district, and remote learning grading.
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Virtual Board Meeting - 4/9/2020 | 7:30 am

The Big Walnut Local Schools are hosting a virtual board meeting, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The virtual board meeting is slated to begin at 7:30 am.

Technology Update - 4.6.2020


Based on family feedback during the first week of remote learning, as well as the governor’s extension of the school building closure period until at least May 1, we are revising our technology plan for chromebook distribution.

Technology Update - 4.01.2020

The move to remote learning has included some technology issues for several of us. Some are struggling with reliable internet access at home, and Schoology has been overloaded at certain times, making it difficult to access assignments.

COVID-19 Family Update - 3.30.2020

Thank you for your patience today as many districts across the nation accessed Schoology in unprecedented numbers.  Their team is working diligently to continue to increase capacity as we all adjust to this new normal. When all else fails, have your child read, read, read.

COVID-19 Family Update 3.28.20

I hope you are having a great-- albeit unconventional-- spring break.  I have lots of news today, including how House Bill 197, which was just signed into law yesterday afternoon by Governor DeWine, will impact our students.

COVID-19 Update to Families - 3.24.2020

In reviewing our technology plan for chromebook repairs, we have determined that we will be able to offer hardware repairs at our central office as needed.

COVID-19 Update to Families - 3.22.2020

Due to the Governor’s “stay-at-home order” being announced today, our district technology department will be working from home beginning this Tuesday until at least April 6.

COVID-19 District Update - Technology Support

As we continue to adapt to this situation, I want to update you on our technology support.  As you have probably learned in communication from principals and staff, we will rely on some technology and internet access for students during this remote learning period.

COVID-19 District Update 3.18.2020

As we continue to adapt to this situation, I want to thank the many community volunteers and our awesome food service crew for packing up food for our families in need.

COVID-19 District Update 3.16.2020

I wanted to reach out with some updates and clarifications for you.  I apologize for the length, but I have lots of information to share.
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Closed - 3/16/2020

All Big Walnut Schools are closed Monday, March 16, 2020.

COVID-19 Update - All Call 3.14.2020

While we had initially planned to use this coming Monday, the last day we are permitted to be open, as a last opportunity for staff to meet with students to provide resources and directions for remote learning, we will now be closed to students on Monday.  

COVID-19 Update - All Call 3.13.2020

The following message is an all call sent on March 13, 2020.

Helping Families in Need During Building Closures

We have gotten lots of questions about how we will help our families in need with meals during the building closures. These details are still being finalized, but we will share soon.

COVID-19 Message from Schoology - 3.13.2020

Good morning, I have received a few questions about the potential of making up time in the summer. 

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Big Walnut now has a "Digital Backpack" to streamline communication and to help students stay organized. Schoology provides a centralized place for teachers, students, and parents to communicate, access assignments, and receive school and class updates.

COVID-19 Update - All Call 03/12/2020

The following is an update that was sent as an all call to families on 03/12/2020.

COVID-19 Update - All Call 3.10.2020

The following is an all call regarding an update going out to families this evening (3.10.2020)

COVID-19 District Update

The attached letter contains an update on the district's efforts to ensure the health and safety of all students.
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YMCA BEFORE & AFTER CARE

The YMCA of Central Ohio is excited about the opportunity to serve Big Walnut families with quality, licensed before and after school programming (Y Club) in the district beginning with the 2018/2019 school year.

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Galena, OH 43021

Phone: 740-965-3200
Fax: 740-965-3986
Hours: 8:45am - 3:35pm

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