Staggered Start Schedule
The District will use a staggered-start schedule for different grade levels to make the transition to the new school year as smooth as possible. Please note the following:

  

Kindergarten Assessment Appointments
Before the start of school, all kindergarteners will participate in an informal assessment. This assessment helps our teachers understand each kindergartener’s abilities and needs. It allows us to determine classroom placement and whether any other services may be necessary to ensure the child’s success.

Kindergarten assessments will occur on August 16, 17, and 18. By Friday, August 4, schools will notify parents of the date their kindergartener will participate in their assessment. 

Kindergarten Staggered-Start Days
To create a smooth start to the school year, we have staggered the start of the school year for all kindergarten students, with half of the students attending one day and the other half attending the second day. Please note the following schedule:

Should you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school.

  

Every Groveport Madison school hosts an open house/welcome night at the start of the school year. The purpose of these events is for parents and students to familiarize themselves with their school and to meet the teachers and principals. This year's open house schedule is listed below.

 

   * Only parents attend this meeting.

    

District Transportation Services
Per Board of Education Policy and Ohio Law, Groveport Madison Schools provides bus service to students living one mile or more from their assigned school. Groveport Madison Schools provides bus service to students living one mile or more from their assigned school. The District assigns centrally-located, regional bus stops to provide the most convenient access to the greatest number of students on each bus route.

Bus Route Information
Updated bus route information will be available on our website at www.gocruisers.org/busroutes.aspx on Friday, July 28. Routing information is updated frequently at the start of the school year due to new enrollments. Be sure to check back from time to time for the most up-to-date information.

During the first few weeks of school, bus route pick-up and drop-off times will likely run late as we verify we have all students on their assigned school buses.

Unless you have made arrangements in advance, students can be picked up only from or dropped off at their assigned bus stop location. Due to childcare or other reasons, parents wanting another pick-up or drop-off location should contact Community Bus Services, Inc. at 614-836-4788.

No bus stop change requests will be considered until after September 5 so that routes can be stabilized and transportation can determine if additional route modifications are necessary.

  

Children who eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily often perform better and are less distracted in school. Our breakfasts and lunches are prepared from chef-developed recipes and include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. All meals meet or exceed USDA guidelines and are designed to help children grow into healthy adults.

Applying for Free or Reduced-price Meals

Lunch Menus & Nutrition Information
Check out school menus and get information on meal serving sizes, carbohydrate counts, and allergy information online at Groveport.Nutrislice.com or by downloading the Nutrislice! App (available at Google Play and the Apps Store).

  

Part of the Ohio Department of Health's mission is to ensure all Ohio schools provide safe and healthy environments for students and staff. The Department of Health requires that all students be immunized before enrolling in school. Contact your child's healthcare provider to make sure your child's vaccinations are up-to-date. A list of immunizations is available on our Health Services webpage or the Ohio Department of Health's website.

Immunization Requirements for Incoming 7th and 12th Graders
A booster dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) and MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine is required before entry into the seventh grade, and incoming twelfth graders must have a second dose of the MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine before returning to school. If your child has not had these immunizations, please contact your healthcare provider or the Franklin County Public Health Department by visiting http://www.myfcph.org/health-wellness/shots or calling 614-525-3719. Childhood and adult immunization clinics are available through the Franklin County Public Health Department. Appointments are required. For details and clinic locations, click here.

Don't wait until the last minute; make an appointment today! 

    

Studies show that parental engagement has a positive effect on a child's academic success. Stay connected with Groveport Madison Schools by following us on social media.

  

 

Our Back to School Newsletter provides you with all the information you'll need to be ready for the new school year.