The 2024-2025 school year for Perkins Local School District students begins on Thursday, August 22, with a staggered start. Please, check your student's building calendars and in the notes below to see when classes begin.

Here is a building-by-building breakdown of everything you need to know to get your Pirates ready for classes on Day 1. (And, don't forget: All Perkins Schools students and parents are welcome to attend the Back-To-School Bash at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, in the lawn behind Perkins High School.)

Furry Elementary School
310 Douglas Drive • 419-625-4352
Staggered Start: Students whose last names begin A-M in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will start on Thursday, August 22, and students whose last names begin with N-Z in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will start on Friday, August 23. 
On Monday, August 26, all students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be in school.
For Preschool, students whose last names begin with A-M will start on Tuesday, September 3, and students whose last name begin with N-Z will start on Wednesday, September 4, and all preschoolers will report on Thursday, September 5.

Doors open: 8:50 a.m.
Classes start: 9 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules will be available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook – Click Here
Preschool Guide – Click Here
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
An Open House for Furry students and their families will be on Tuesday, August 20, for kindergarten from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (teachers are contacting families to schedule appointments), and 1st and 2nd Grade from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Furry Newsletter: Principal Kaman sends an electronic newsletter to parents, guardians, and friends of Furry Elementary at 4:15 p.m. each Friday during the school year. Parents and guardians are automatically added to the mailing list. 

Meadowlawn Intermediate School
1313 E. Strub Road • 419-625-0214
Staggered Start: Classes for students in Grade 3 begin on Thursday, August 22, and all students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will have classes on Friday, August 23.

Doors open: 8:50 a.m. for breakfast
Classes start: 9 a.m. 
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules will be available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook – Click Here
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
An Open House for Meadowlawn students and their families will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Parents and students can come anytime during those hours to get information and meet teachers.

Briar Middle School
3700 South Ave. • 419-625-0132
Staggered Start: Classes for students in Grade 6 begin on Thursday, August 22, and all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 will have class on Friday, August 23.

Doors open: 7:40 a.m.
Classes start: 8:05 a.m.
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules will be available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook – Click Here
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
Open House – Come to Briar from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, to meet teachers and visit classrooms to prepare for the start of school. The Open House is informal, so families can come and go as needed.
Briar Newsletter: Principal Thom sends an electronic newsletter to parents, guardians, and friends of Briar Middle School at 3 p.m. each Friday during the school year. Parents and guardians are automatically added to the mailing list.

Perkins High School
3714 Campbell St. • 419-625-1252
Staggered Start: Classes for freshmen begin Thursday, August 22, and all students in Grades 9 to 12 on Friday, August 23.

Doors open: 7:30 a.m.
Classes start: 8:05 a.m
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules will be available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook – Click Here
A New Student Orientation meeting will be on Wednesday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
Parking Passes will be available in August – Stay tuned for details.

Athletic Tickets and Passes can be purchased at the district's online Box Office