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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Upcoming Events: Click HERE for details.

MAP Testing: Students will be administered the Fall MAP Test on Tuesday 8/25 (Reading) and Wednesday 8/26 (Math).

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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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Fifth Grade Schedule Update for the 2026-2027 School Year

This year, OFIS will introduce a new fifth-grade schedule designed to better support student learning and prepare students for middle school.

Fifth grade will move from four teaching teams to two teams of five teachers each. Students will rotate between teachers for Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, similar to a middle school schedule.

This updated structure will:

• Support the addition of an Advanced Math class

• Provide balanced class sizes and learning groups

• Allow students to interact with a wider variety of peers

• Help students build organization and independence skills before middle school

Students will change classes three to four times each day in a structured and supportive environment.

Fifth Grade Teams

• Blue Team: Caso, Judson, Vormelker, Atkins, Schafer

• Gold Team: Raines, Moore, Pojman, Jenkins, Holzworth

Students on each team will work with several teachers throughout the day, but not necessarily every teacher on the team.

Note: Individual 5th grade student schedules can be accessed by logging into your child’s PowerSchool account. If you have questions or are unable to log in, please contact the main office at 440-427-6500 for assistance. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

🏫 OFIS Programs & Engagement

• OFIS Scholastic Book Fair: Here is the link for the September Book fair (9/21 -- 9/25) 

• Parent/Family Engagement Event Feedback Requested:  For those who have attended one of our Parent/Family Engagement Events, please click HERE to provide us with your feedback. Your input is greatly appreciated!

• 3rd Grade Parent Orientation Slides: Learn more about our 4th grade Intermediate School program.

• Clubs & Activities: Offered in coordination with the Olmsted Community Center.

  • Olmsted Community Center Summer Sports, etc. Sign-Ups: Click HERE for details.

• Calling all Future Girl Scouts: Click HERE for information.

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🤝 Family & Community Engagement

• 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