OFIS Principal’s Page
Olmsted Falls Intermediate School | 2025–2026
Dear Intermediate School Families,
Welcome to the OFIS Principal’s Page! Here you’ll find important updates, reminders, and resources to help keep you connected to all that’s happening at OFIS.
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📌 Areas of Focus: 2025–2026
🌟 Creating a Climate for Learning
We’re committed to making OFIS a place where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to come to school each day. Strong relationships and a caring environment help students thrive—both academically and socially.📚 Teaching and Learning
Our teachers are dedicated to creating engaging lessons that spark curiosity and build confidence. By focusing on essential skills and tracking progress, we ensure every student continues to grow and succeed.🚀 Readiness for the Future
We’re preparing students for what’s next—helping them build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to take on new challenges and reach their full potential.
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🏫 OFIS Programs & Engagement
Right to Read Week at OFIS (March 2-6): Click HERE for details.
Parent/Family Engagement Event Feedback Requested: For those who have attended one of our Parent/Family Engagement Events this year, please click HERE to provide us with your feedback. Your input is greatly appreciated!
Overview for Parents: Learn more about our Intermediate School program.
Clubs & Activities: Offered in coordination with the Olmsted Community Center.
The Scholastic Book Fair THIS WEEK: During the week of March 2-6, students will have the opportunity to shop the Book Fair in person during Library Special. As a reminder, OFIS Book Fairs are cashless. Students must have a Scholastic eWallet or other form of electronic pay to make purchases. You can also shop at home online. Visit the Book Fair Homepage for more information here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/olmstedfallsintersch "
All Pro Dads Cavalier's Experinece: Click HERE for details.
The Olmsted Community Summer League (OCSL) Baseball/Softball: Click HERE for details.
- Olmsted Falls Lacrosse Clinics: Please see the attached flyer for details. Register through the Olmsted Community Center. (Once there, Scroll down to page 3- Lacrosse). Also, looking ahead, the spring lacrosse season will run March–May, with a parent information meeting scheduled for January. Questions? Email olmstedfallslax@gmail.com
PTA Movie Nights: Click HERE for details.
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🤝 Family & Community Engagement
ECC Preschool Peer Model Application: We are currently accepting applications for peer models for the 2026-2027 School Year. Click HERE for more information.
March/April issue of In The Loop – Updates, observations, and anecdotes for parents from Julianne Allen, Family Engagement & Communication Specialist.
PTA Battle of the Schools Dodgeball Tournament: Wednesday, March 25th
OFIS PTA won the friendly competition between us, OF Middle School PTA AND FL/ECC PTA. We had 9 members sign up! Thank you for your support! If you have not signed up please consider this your sign to do so! We may only have two grades in our building but we can still compete! Sign up at: https://ofispta.givebacks.com/shop or email Beth at board.ofispta@gmail.com for info on how to do a cash/check membership.
Charlotte’s Closet – Access basic personal and household items at the Olmsted Community Center. Click here to Learn More
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📋 Reminders & Expectations
No Food in the Classroom – Snacks/treats must be on the Safe Snack List. Non-list birthday treats should be dropped off in the office and will be distributed at lunch.
Electronic Devices Reminder - Students in grades PreK–5 may not use personal communication devices (PCDs)—including cell phones and SMART watches—during the school day or while riding to and from school on district transportation. This includes the time students walk to and from transfer buses. All devices must be turned off and stored in bookbags or lockers throughout the day. Failure to follow these expectations may result in confiscation or disciplinary action.
Car Riders – Parents must complete an Early Release Form to pick up students at dismissal.
Dress Code – Please review with your child as seasons change.
Identification Required – All visitors must present a driver’s license or state ID at check-in.
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🎉 Student Support & Enrichment
PBIS Raffles – Donate $5 gift cards to support our positive behavior raffles.
Bulldog Broadcast – Stay updated with daily announcements. Watch Here
Stay In The Game! – In partnership with the Cleveland Browns to promote strong school attendance. Details
Illness Guidelines – When to keep students home and how to return. Read Here
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🔒 Safety & Security
Transition to New Anonymous Reporting Platform – A new system for safety, security, and student well-being concerns will launch this year. More Info
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📬 Questions?
Contact Don Svec, OFIS Principal at dsvec@ofcs.net