The 2023-2024 school for Perkins Local School District students begins on Thursday, August 24. 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 17, 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 24, and students whose last names begin with N-Z in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will start on Friday, August 25. 
On Monday, August 28, all students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be in school.

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 emailed to families
Student Handbook – Click Here
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
An Open House for Furry students and their families will be on Wednesday, August 23, for kindergarten at 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., 2nd Grade from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and 1st Grade 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Meadowlawn Intermediate School
1313 E. Strub Road • 419-625-0214
Staggered Start: Classes for students in Grade 3 begin on Thursday, August 24, and all students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will have classes on Friday, August 25.

Doors open: 8:50 a.m. for breakfast
Classes start: 9 a.m. 
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Coming Soon
Transportation – Bus schedules will be emailed to families
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 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22.

Briar Middle School
3700 South Ave. • 419-625-0132
Staggered Start: Classes for students in Grade 6 begin on Thursday, August 24, and all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 will have class on Friday, August 25.

Doors open: 7:40 a.m.
Classes start: 8:05 a.m.
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Coming Soon
Transportation – Bus schedules will be emailed to families
Student Handbook – Click Here
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
New Student Orientation – From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 18, middle school students new to Perkins Schools can visit Briar. If you have questions please contact Mr. Zimmerman, School Counselor.
Sunday Walkthrough – From noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 20,Briar will be open for students and families to walk the halls, locate classrooms, and practice locker combos.  Mr. Thom, Mr. Weisenberger, and Mr. Zimmerman will be available to assist and answer questions.
Open House – Come to Briar from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 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.

Perkins High School
3714 Campbell St. • 419-625-1252
Staggered Start: Classes for freshmen begin Thursday, August 24, and all students Grades 9 to 12 on Friday, August 25.

Doors open: 7:30 a.m.
Classes start: 8:05 a.m
Lunch Menus – Coming Soon
Transportation – Bus schedules will be emailed to families
Student Handbook – Click Here
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
Parking Passes will be available after Tuesday, August 15 – Details will be emailed to students next week – watch your student email accounts.

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