Parents/GDNS

Welcome!

Welcome to the Parents/Guardians page!

If you need assistance locating information please contact Jennifer Butchko for assistance.

Kinship Support Program

Kinship care refers to the care of children by relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.), friends, adoptive families, foster families and others.

A monthly support meeting is held at the BOE. Contact Mrs. Deanna Watts, LSW. to receive additional information.

Awareness and Education

Helpful information for parents and caregivers

Drug, Alcohol, and Mental Health Awareness and Education

Parent Resource Guides

Lorain County Juvenile Court Resource Guide

A guide to multiple resources available to parents in Lorain County.

Parent Resource

A resource guide to help children understand death.

Promoting School Safety

Safer Ohio School Tip Line

The Safer Ohio School Tip Line is a free safety resource available to all Ohio schools. The tip line is an anonymous reporting system that accepts both calls and texts 24 hours-a-day.

Military Family Information

Welcome Military Families!

It is a honor to have you with us at Firelands. We have created a just for our Military Families. Please click here to visit the Military Family Information.

Volunteer/Chaperone Background Check

All parents, guardians or family members who wish to chaperone for field trips must be cleared first with state and federal background checks from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Background checks are performed at the Educational Service Center of Lorain County in Elyria. Please see this form for more information and how to schedule an appointment. We do not accept outside employer background checks nor do we pay for background checks. Contact the board office if you have questions. (440) 965-5821 x. 1010.

Download the form here: ESC fingerprint form for FBI BCI

Volunteer Opportunities

Parent Involvement

We have many great groups that work hard to support our district. These organizations and clubs would be happy to welcome new volunteers. Direct requests for help are also included for your consideration.

The Firelands Elementary Parent Teacher Group (FES PTG) meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the FES library. The group can be found on Facebook (Firelands Elementary School PTG) or email at [email protected].

The Firelands Middle School Parent Teacher Group (FMS PTG) is a parent teacher group working together for the benefit of all students at FMS. We support the school by raising money and helping out at the school. Meetings are held throughout the year. The group can be found on Facebook at Firelands Middle School PTG.

President Kris Duke: [email protected]

The Firelands Athletic Booster Club (FABC) meets in the Falcon Nest (inside of the front entry) at FHS. All are welcome. General meetings will be held at 7:00 pm on: September 18th, October 23rd, November 20th, December 18th, January 22nd, February 26th, March 18th, April 15th and May 20th.

Beck Kovach, President: 440.320.3636
Sally Eberhardt, Vice President [email protected]
Kym Coggins, Secretary: 440.320.6461
Jill Griebe, Treasurer: 440.570.2635
Jennifer Frederick, Team Firelands: 419.357.4747

The Firelands Band Boosters (BB) The Band Booster program is not just a high school organization. It is a support organization serving all 3 Buildings in the Firelands Local School District. We are looking for parents/guardians who are interested in helping support our student musicians. This organization meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6pm (except for December and July) in the Band Room at FHS. The June meeting is held at the Preview Show at the end of the first band camp.

Tiffany Meier, President

Jamie Whorton, Vice President

Amber Lutz, Secretary

Cheryl Casto, Treasurer

Contact info: [email protected]

FB Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FirelandsBandFans/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

The Firelands Choir Boosters (FCB) meets once a month in the FHS Choral Room (C105). We are always looking for new people to join the organization! The first meeting of the year will be held on September 19th at 6:30 pm. Please contact Mrs. Saylor for additional information.

Community Groups:

The Brownhelm Historical Association (BHA) holds meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Carriage Barn at Mill Hollow.