Fillmore Central Public Schools

Beginning of the Year Information

Everything for the 2023-2024 School Year

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH

This will be a full day of school.  High School students should report by 8:10 a.m., Elementary by 8:05 a.m., and Middle School students should report by 8:05 a.m. Lunch and breakfast will be served.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH SERVICE

Breakfast and lunch will be served on the first day of school August 10th.  Breakfast and lunch services are available to all students.  The price per meal will be as follows:

Breakfast

Grades K-4: $1.85

Grades 5-12: $1.85

Adults: $1.85

Prices subject to change

Lunch

Grades K-4: $2.90

Grades 5-12: $3.25

Adults: $4.00

Prices subject to change

Breakfast/Lunch money may be brought to the schools from 8:00 a.m.  –  4:00 p.m.  Meals are to be paid in advance.  Free and reduced priced meal applications are available at the school or on the school website.  These applications should be completed and returned prior to the first day of school.

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SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION

Bus service will be provided the first day of school.  Please direct any questions to, Jodi Meyer, at 402-759-4955 or bus barn 402-759-3632.  Shuttle routes between Fairmont and Geneva will transport students to the other town.  Morning shuttles depart Geneva at 7:45 a.m., and Fairmont at 7:20 a.m. 

school bus clipart

NEW PICK-UP LOCATION: AFTER SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PICK UP WILL BE AT 3:35 P.M. AT THE ELEMENTARY.

FINALFORMS

Final Forms

FinalForms is our new, digital way to submit forms throughout the District. This will allow forms to be completed in one place. Parents will be able to login from our website. Watch for an email with additional details from FinalForms before the start of school.

HANDBOOKS

Handbooks will be available through our new digital forms provider, FinalForms.  Parent and student signatures will be collected digitally.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST INFORMATION

Fillmore Central School District will be providing the needed classroom supplies for all students, grades K–8, this school year.

This includes items such as notebooks, folders, pencils, highlighters, glue, crayons, markers, scissors, Kleenex, calculators, etc.

This does not include a backpack or items that students may wish to use in their lockers such as shelves or decorative items.

If you have any questions, please contact the Elementary at 402-759-4184 or the Middle School at 402-268-3411 beginning August 1.

School Supplies
School Supplies

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kids connection is a health insurance program developed by the state as an extension of Medicaid.  Its purpose is to provide health coverage to uninsured children across the state.  Application materials will be available at the Elementary, Middle School and High School offices.

All athletes participating in the interscholastic athletic programs at Fillmore Central Public Schools must have insurance to cover injuries that might occur.  The athlete must be covered by family policies or through the student insurance purchased by parents/guardians.  Student insurance policy forms may be obtained at the AD’s office at the high school.

OPEN HOUSE

Open house at the Elementary will be 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8th

Open house at the Middle School will be 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9th

5th Grade Parents/Students Meeting: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 9th, at the Middle School Gym. – Mrs. Lamb & 5th Core Teachers

6th Grade Parents/Students Meeting:  5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9th at the Middle School Gym – Mrs. Lamb & 6th Core Teachers

7th/8th Grade Parent/Students Meeting 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 9th at the Middle School Gym – Mrs. Lamb & Mrs. Hoarty

Pool Party for grades 5 - 8, at the Fairmont Pool, 3:00 - 4:30, Wednesday, August 9th

beach ball

PHYSICALS

All Kindergarten and 7th grade students, and students transferring from another state are required by law to have a physical and current immunizations before they will be allowed to start school.  All students who will be participating in athletics must also have a physical prior to the first day of practice.  Physical forms are available at the local physician’s offices or may be picked up at the high school office. 

REGULAR SCHOOL DAY

Elementary:  8:05 – 3:05

Middle School:  8:05 – 3:20

High School:  8:10 – 3:35

OFFICE HOURS/OPENING DATES

Elementary:  August 1, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Middle School:  August 1, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

High School:  August 1, 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

NEW STUDENTS

All students not registered should contact the principal’s office as soon as possible.

Apple and books

Elementary Principal 402-759-3184

Middle School Principal 402-268-3411

High School Principal 402-759-3141

Cup filled with school supplies

NEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REGISTRATION

Contact Deb Yates at the high school office (402-759-3141 or deb.yates@fillmorecentral.org) beginning August 1 to schedule an appointment to register for classes.

FRESHMAN LAPTOP CHECKOUT

Wednesday, August 9th at the high school at 1:00p.m. and 2:15p.m.

LAPTOP

1:00p.m. Last name A-K

2:15p.m. Last Name L-Z

HIGH SCHOOL LOCKER SIGN UP

Students may sign up for lockers on August 7th, 8th, or 9th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Locker clip art

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION

Children must have reached the age of five years on or before July 31 to be eligible to enter school.  Birth certificates and immunization records are required for all new students (including kindergarten).  Students enrolling in Kindergarten or transferring from out of state, must have a physical and vision evaluation.  Students will not be allowed to begin school without these records.

ATHLETIC PRACTICES

Organized practices for all 9 – 12 fall athletics will begin on Monday, August 7th.  Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Clearance Form, NSAA Student and Parent Consent Form, Fillmore Central Activity Signature Page, and Medical Release forms must be turned in before students will be allowed to practice.

Fall Sports

ACTIVITY PASS

Activity passes are $75 per person. They are able to be used at any regular season games. Your name will be added to the list once you have paid. Passes will not be accepted at Conference or District events.

K-12 Fillmore Central Students and Fillmore Central Fans that are 65 years or older are free. Please contact Dawn to be added or to make sure you are on the list.

For questions contact Dawn Temme at 402-759-3141 or at dawn.temme@fillmorecentral.org