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2024-25 Elementary Class Lists
The Elementary class lists for the 2024-25 school year can be seen at https://bit.ly/CGELClasses24-25.
Public Hearing to Consider Re-Employment Hires Scheduled
The Columbus Grove Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing for the potential re-employment of two recently retired staff members, Vicki Hermiller (Middle School ELA Teacher) and Chris Grothaus (Physical Education Teacher). This hearing for these individuals’ potential re-employment is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. These hearings will be on the agenda of the Board of Education’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting and will take place in the library.
Obtaining a High School Transcript
To avoid delays in the transcript request process during the summer months, please follow these steps…
*If you are a graduate of Columbus Grove High School, complete the attached form found here.
*If you are a current student of Columbus Grove High School, you will need to order it through Parchment here.
For any questions, contact Mindy Losh, Guidance cg_losh@cg.noacsc.org.
Obtaining a Work Permit
To avoid delays in the work permit process during the summer months, please follow these steps…
1. Print out a pre application form that can be found here.
- The top portion needs to be filled out and signed by a parent.
- If a physical is not on file at the school within the year, please print the physicians form found here and have your family physician fill it out.
- Have the employer fill out the “Pledge of Employer” portion.
2. Contact the school to arrange a time to process the form. Please email Kristal Pingle at cg_pingle@cg.noacsc.org.
3. Bring the completed form to Kristal (during the arranged time) to have the info entered into the Ohio.gov website. Both the student and the secretary will have to sign the completed form to be taken back to the employer.
2024 Summer Lunch Program
Lima City Schools will once again be offering free lunches this summer from June 3 through July 25 for any child aged 1-18. They will be available through multiple sites in Lima from 11am-12:30pm Mondays through Thursdays. Please see the link at https://bit.ly/2024SummerLunch for more information about where the lunches are available.
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Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
Columbus Grove Schools and the Putnam County Health Department will be hosting a back-to-school immunization clinic for all KG, 7th, and 12th Grade students on August 7 from 2pm-4pm in the student health clinic.
Students who are new to CG for the 2024-2025 school year, as well as all Kindergarten students, 7th grade students and 12th grade students must submit updated immunization records. Immunization records can be dropped off in the office prior to school starting in August.
Appointments are required. Call PCHD at (419) 523-5608 to schedule an appointment.
Apollo Summer School Information
Apollo summer school registration and information is posted on Apollo Career Center's website. Students will have to complete the online registration by June 10. There is a link to watch the summer school orientation video and complete the confirmation link. Summer School login information will be available on June 12. Summer School ends July 12. Please see the link to register https://apollocareercenterhs.com/summer-school/. Look for the sun on Apollo's high school webpage to get signed up.
Please contact Mrs. Losh with any questions or concerns about registering for summer school.
Substitute Bus Drivers Wanted
Columbus Grove Local School is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers. This position has the potential of becoming a full-time bus driver in the future, if the applicant is interested. Substitute bus drivers are contacted to drive extracurricular and field trips and occasionally drive a regular morning or afternoon route. Certification requires the completion of attending a pre-service class, a written and driving test, CDL license, a medical physical exam, drug test, BMV check of driving record, and a background check. Cost for training will be reimbursed by the district for any individuals who serve as a substitute bus driver for Columbus Grove Local Schools. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver for Columbus Grove School, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 659-2639 for further information.