Parents and Guardians, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, is Count Day in Michigan!
Count Day is an important day for our school and helps determine school funding. If your student is going to be absent tomorrow, please call the school’s attendance line to report and excuse the absence.
Your support in making sure your student’s attendance is properly reported is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping our school!
Check out the attached flyer for additional details and a QR code to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences that night. All booths will be set up and available from 5-8pm so they can be visited before, after, or between conferences with teachers. We look forward to seeing all students and parents for a night of opportunity at OEHS!
Leading an elementary school takes patience, energy, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. From welcoming students each morning to supporting teachers, connecting with families, celebrating student successes, and helping navigate the challenges that come along the way, Mrs. Parsons is an important part of what makes Leonard Elementary such a special place.
Thank you, Mrs. Parsons, for your dedication to our students, staff, and families. We appreciate all you do to help our students learn, grow, and feel supported each day!
We are so grateful for your leadership! 💙👏🍎
Happy National Principals Month!
At Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, we're taking this opportunity to recognize the instructional leaders who support our students, staff and programs each day.
Our principals do so much more than manage the day-to-day operations of a school. They support students, encourage staff, partner with families, celebrate successes, navigate challenges, and work every day to create positive learning environments where everyone can thrive.
This month, we're proud to recognize these dedicated leaders and thank them for the care, commitment and guidance they bring to Ovid-Elsie Area Schools each and every day.
Join us each week as we celebrate the people behind the leadership and say THANK YOU to our amazing principals! 👏🌟
Marauder Community & Culture (MCC) is our district’s character-building program, helping students build positive relationships, feel connected, and grow as learners and people. Each week we our staff provide lessons to our students on how to be good people. This month, MCC will be focusing on RESPECT.
Families can help by talking with their children about what respect looks like at home, at school, and in our community.
Together, we can build a stronger school and a stronger community! Together, we are OE!
Beginning October 2, 2026, Michigan changed how youth work permits are issued.
What’s Changing?
Work permits will no longer be issued through Ovid-Elsie Area Schools.
Students and employers will use Michigan’s new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
Students under 18 still need a work permit.
New work permits will be completed online through YEPP.
Students will no longer need to come to the school office to obtain a new work permit.
Existing school-issued work permits remain valid as long as the student stays with the same employer and at the same worksite.
Students who start a new job or change worksites after October 2 will need to use the new online system.
The online system is available 24/7, allowing students and employers to complete the process without coordinating with school office hours.
🔗 Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP):
📣 Please share this information with your student if they are currently working or planning to get a job.
Thank you for helping us make this transition!
What You Need to Know: Getting a Youth Employment Permit Flyer
Braedyn was nominated by Mr. Gavenda, who shared, “I am nominating Braedyn for taking the initiative to fix the large construction paper roller in preparation for Homecoming.” Braedyn is involved in football and enjoys playing the guitar. He aspires to play for a semi-professional football team, the Mid-Michigan Grizzlies. This recognition is a testament to your Marauder character, demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and always striving to Be Your Best!
OEHS Parent-Teacher Conference will be held on Thursday, October 15th from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. If you have concerns regarding your child's performance in one or more classes, please sign up for a 10-minute conference with those teachers by scanning the QR Code. If you are unable to make the conference or need additional time, please contact the teacher directly to arrange a meeting at another time
Ovid-Elsie Middle School will be having Parent Teacher Conferences on October 15th. Please use the following link below to sign up for a conference time. We look forward to meeting with you!
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Ovid_Elsie_Middle_School_1
Today Leonard celebrated our student's who were awarded our school Kindness challenge! Congratulations!
Today, we want to take a moment to thank all the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our building clean, safe, and welcoming every day.
Your hard work, dedication, and care make a difference to everyone who walks through our doors. We truly appreciate all that you do and are grateful to have you as part of our community.
Thank you for everything you do!
Please complete an Education Benefits Form for each student. Please see the letter for details and the form link https://aptg.co/vRnQZR
Thank you
Kids Early Education Zone still has room available in our OVID Classrooms. Enroll now for our FREE preschool program! 🍎✏️
✅ No income limits
✅ No cost to families
✅ Children turning 4 by December 1st may also enroll!
Give your child a fun and caring start to learning! ❤️
📞 Contact Darlys Cowan for more information:
989-834-2271 ext. 1261 or 989-224-4957
Congratulations to Ovid-Elsie High School’s Student of the Week, sophomore Averie!
Averie was nominated by Mr. Migoski, who shared, “I am nominating Averie because of her effort on Friday regarding the sophomore banner. She took the lead on the project and communicated clearly with her classmates about the next steps throughout the time we had to work on it. The banner turned out fantastic, and everyone who worked on it did an amazing job. I especially appreciate Averie for stepping up and taking the lead on the project” Averie is involved in sideline cheer, soccer, softball, wrestling, marching band, and Drama. She has earned numerous awards, including first place in Solo Ensemble. After graduation, Averie plans to attend college to become a special education teacher.
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