Back-To-School Central

The start of the 2025-2026 school year for Perkins Local Schools is just weeks away. Teachers, principals, and staff are busy getting ready for the first days.

Perkins Local Schools is finalizing the rollout of ProgressBook, a student information database for the district to maintain contact information for all students and their parents and guardians, grades, activities and clubs, transportation schedules, and other important information. 

ProgressBook will replace PowerSchool as the district’s student information system for the 2025-2026 school year. Please watch for a follow-up email when parent and guardian access to ProgressBook will be available. 

Meanwhile, parents and guardians are encouraged to access their students’ FinalForms accounts to update all necessary forms ahead of the 2025-2026 school year.

Also note, that bus schedules have not yet been finalized. Once they are, parents and guardians will be notified to check their accounts for updated transportation schedules. (Perkins Schools does not publicly announce bus schedules to maintain student privacy.)

The 2025-2026 school year for Perkins Local School District students begins on Thursday, August 21, 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 7, 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 21, and students whose last names begin with N-Z in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will start on Friday, August 22. 
On Monday, August 25, 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 2, and students whose last name begin with N-Z will start on Wednesday, September 3, and all preschoolers will report on Thursday, September 4.

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 are  available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook
Preschool Guide
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
An Open House for Furry students and their families will be on Tuesday, August 19, 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 Eric 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 21, and all students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will have classes on Friday, August 22.

Doors open: 8:50 a.m. for breakfast
Classes start: 9 a.m. 
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules are available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook
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 Wednesday, 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 21, and all students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 will have class on Friday, August 22.

Doors open: 7:40 a.m.
Classes start: 8:05 a.m.
Supply List – Click Here
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules areavailable to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook
Student Forms – Please Complete In Final Forms
Open House – Come to Briar from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 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 on Thursday, August 21, and all students in Grades 9 to 12 on Friday, August 22.

Doors open: 7:30 a.m.
Classes start: 8:05 a.m
Lunch Menus – Click Here
Transportation – Bus schedules are available to families in PowerSchool
Student Handbook
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