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
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.
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🤝 Family & Community Engagement
OF Boosters Apparel Team is holding their annual Holiday Shop on Saturday, December 6th at OFIS: Click HERE for details.
October/November issue of In The Loop – Updates, observations, and anecdotes for parents from Julianne Allen, Family Engagement & Communication Specialist.
OFIS PTA – It’s better with YOU in it! Join today to support grants, events, field trips, and more. Join Here | Meeting Dates
PTA Reflections: “I Belong!” This year’s PTA Reflections theme invites students to get creative and express themselves through art, music, writing, photography, dance, or film. Forms are available HERE —entries due Dec. 1. Please turn in entries to the OFIS Main Office. There will be a Reflections box to turn in work.
Olmsted Falls Lacrosse Clinics: Now Open to New and Returning Players
Registration is now open for the January 18–February 22 Lacrosse Clinics for boys and girls in grades 1–6. Whether your child is brand-new to the sport or a returning player, all are welcome to participate!
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
Olmsted Falls HS Baseball Youth Hitting Camp - Click HERE for details.
Olmsted Falls Boys Basketball Developmental League 2025: Click HERE for details.
Olmsted Falls Youth Wrestling (Boys and Girls) – Details Here
4th and 5th grade Girls Basketball Developmental League: Click HERE for details.
The 2025-2026 fundraiser for Helping Hands will be a Turkey Trot: Click HERE to learn more about the event. You can register online HERE
Charlotte’s Closet – Access basic personal and household items at the Olmsted Community Center. 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
Polaris Explorer Club is back again for local 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! The winter session runs December 9 and 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Polaris Career Center. Registration for the December session is open and enrollments are expected to roll in!
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