September 26, 2025

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families, students, and community members who joined us to help plant the Carlisle Elementary Pollinator Habitat Garden and spread the mulch generously donated by Price Farms.

This special event was inspired by our very own Olivia Jaksetic, who chose to celebrate her birthday by raising and donating money for the 60 native plants that now brighten our school grounds. Her generosity and leadership are a true example of what it means to be a kind, respectful, and responsible Pacer.

Next time you visit our school, we invite you to stop by the garden and enjoy the beauty that has been created through the efforts of our students, families, and partners.

Together, we are growing something lasting for both our school and community!

This week at Carlisle...

Our kind, respectful, responsible 2nd graders helped to prepare for the pollinator garden! Thank you 2nd grade team!!

First grade is preparing for their car show on October 6th!

Students in Mrs. Allen's 2nd grade class are sharing math strategies

Our next meeting will be on October 21 at 7:00 PM—we hope to see you there!

Your voice and involvement make a big difference for our school!

Please consider volunteering for one of the upcoming PTO events...

October 9th Conference Dinners

October 16th Conference Dinners

October 17th Read-a-Thon Decorating

October 21st Kona Ice at Lunch Time

Elementary School Hours:

8:30 am - 3:15 pm

Breakfast is served from 8:00 am - 8:20 am. Doors open for students eating breakfast at 8:00 am. All other students may enter the building at 8:20 am when the first bell rings.

Tardy bell rings / entrance doors are closed at 8:30 am. Students arriving after 8:30 must be signed in through the office and obtain a pass.

Carlisle Calendar:

October 2

Orchestra class at Dempsey

October 3

Orchestra class at Dempsey

October 6

9:00 - 10:00: 1st Grade Car Show

(Families will enter through gym doors)

4th Grade to Pacer Space at Willis -

9 am: Mrs. Knutson's homeroom

12 pm: Mr. Cramer's homeroom

October 7

4th Grade to Pacer Space at Willis

9 am: Mrs. Allerding's homeroom

12 pm: Mrs. Blue's homeroom

October 9

Orchestra class at Dempsey

Parent - Teacher Conferences

October 10

Orchestra class at Dempsey

October 13

Orchestra class at Dempsey

Lifetouch Fall Picture Day

October 15

9:00 am: Kindergarten to Lehner's Pumpkin Patch

October 16

Orchestra class at Dempsey

Parent - Teacher Conferences

October 17

No School - Teacher Inservice

October 21

3rd Grade Ohio State Testing

Kona Ice during recess for all grades

October 22

3rd Grade Ohio State Testing

October 23

Orchestra class at Dempsey

October 24

Orchestra class at Dempsey

5th Grade to Pacer Space at Willis -

9am: Mr. Carroll's homeroom

12pm: Mr. Losh's homeroom

October 27

5th Grade to Pacer Space

9am: Mrs. Waltz's homeroom

12:00pm: Mrs. Franklin's homeroom

October 30

Orchestra class at Dempsey

October 31

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 6

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 7

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 11

1st Grade to Pacer Space

9am: Mrs. Stanton' class

12pm: Mrs. Keller's class

November 12

1st Grade to Pacer Space

9am: Mrs. Bartz's class

12pm: Mr. Kilhefner's class

November 13

Orchestra class at Dempsey

5 - 6pm - Math Night

November 14

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 17

Lifetouch Fall Picture Day Retakes

November 20

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 21

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 24

Orchestra class at Dempsey

November 26

No School - Conference Adjustment Day

November 27 - 28

No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 3

2nd Grade to Pacer Space

9am: Livingston's class

12pm: Tompkins class

December 4

Orchestra class at Dempsey

2nd Grade to Pacer Space

9am: Roy's class

12pm: Allen class

December 5

Orchestra class at Dempsey

December 11

Orchestra class at Dempsey

December 12

Orchestra class at Dempsey

3rd Grade to Nutcracker

December 18

7:30pm: 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at Dempsey

December 19

No orchestra class

December 22 - January 3

No School - Winter Break

January 5

No School - Teacher Work Day

January 12

Mobile Dentist at Carlisle

January 19

No School - MLK Day

February 16 - 17

No School - Presidents' Day

March 13

No School - Teacher Inservice

March 30 - April 6

No School - Spring Break

May 25

No School - Memorial Day

May 27

Last day of school

Student Absence Reporting Procedure

Please report your child's absence by calling

1-844-817-5313 (toll free)

or online at

go.schoolmessenger.com

If you are a new user, you must create an online account to use the web portal / phone app features. Your email must match the email you use to log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

If you do not report your child's absence, you will receive phone calls / texts / emails via our interactive phone system for you to verify your student's absence. You may also receive calls from the school office.

You may report your student's absence for the same day until 15 minutes after the start of school. After that time, you must call the school office or use the interactive features when you receive a notification call.

You can schedule planned absences in advance by using the online portal or Smartphone App.

It is important that you maintain a current phone number and email address with your child's school to ensure timely communication regarding your child.

Changes in your student's normal dismissal routine:

Please send a note to your child's teacher and contact the school office at 740-833-1450. Please call the office by 2:00 pm for any same day dismissal changes. If there is no contact with the school regarding the change, your child will follow their normal dismissal routine.

Cell Phone Policy Reminder

The State of Ohio recently passed legislation that prohibits the use of cell phones during the school day in an effort to minimize distractions and support a focused learning environment for all students. Student use of cellular phones and other electronic communication devices will not be permitted during the school day from 8:30-3:15.

Personal communication devices, including cell phones, earbuds, headphones and watches, must be powered off and stored out of sight during the entire school day. Exceptions may be made to accommodate IEP/504 plans and for documented medical reasons.

As always, if you have an urgent need to get a message to your student, please call our school office and our staff will ensure the message is delivered.

September Lunch Menu

There will be a charge for school lunches and breakfast this year.

If you believe you qualify for free or reduced meal benefits, please complete the meal application during the forms process. Parents may add money to lunch accounts through Payschools or by sending money with the student in a sealed envelope.

25-26 Meal Prices:

Elementary Lunch: $2.75

Breakfast: $1.75

Delaware City Schools has implemented an enhanced visitor management system at all schools and the district office.

The system will allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers during the school day and better track the guests in our buildings. Visitor management systems are considered a best practice, and schools across the state and nation have used them successfully to screen and track school visitors.

Visitors to our schools, including volunteers, will need to present a government issued ID card (most common is driver’s license) which will be scanned into the system.

The system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders and various criminal databases. Once entry is approved, the visitor will be issued a temporary badge that should be worn during the visit.

The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.

Parent Communication

There are several ways to receive information about Carlisle School and Delaware City Schools. Please check out the following:

District website - www.dcs.k12.oh.us

Text Messages: Parents / legal guardians can receive school updates via text message from our principal and DCS. You must opt in by texting the word YES to 67587 from your cell phone . The cell phone number must be attached to your student in PowerSchool to be valid. If you receive a message that the number is not in the DCS system, please contact the Carlisle office and request to add your number or make a change to the number we have on file. Please visit our Carlisle page on the DCS website for calendars, information, and updates if you are not able to receive text notifications)
Carlisle Office: 740-833-1450

Email: Please make sure we have your current email address to ensure you receive important school information including school delays/closings, emergency notifications, attendance information and general school announcements.

Sports Opportunities

Delaware Hayes Athletic Calendar

Football Friday Nights are an exciting time for our students and families. As we get ready to cheer on our Pacers, please be reminded of the following expectations for students:

All students and spectators must be in the seating area to watch the game -- no horseplay or running around the bleachers/concession areas is permitted.
No spectators are permitted on the track unless granted permission for a specific reason.
Students are not permitted to bring bags/backpacks into the stadium.
Footballs, scooters, bikes and skateboards are not permitted in the stadium.
Students under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult who is attending the game.
ALL school rules apply at school events.Sports Opportunities

Download and Print Jr Pacers Basketball Form

Bus Drivers Needed

We are currently in need of school bus drivers.

This is a great opportunity to help serve our students and community in our transportation department. Extra hours are available.

Click on this link for more information: Career Opportunities

Community Resources & Opportunities

Delaware City Schools, in partnership with community organizations, wants to keep families aware of opportunities for students and families outside of the schools.

Click the following link and check back often as it is regularly updated with new resources and opportunities:

Delaware City Schools Community Information

Delaware County

HelpLine Resources Brochure:

Information Guide for Delaware County

Carlisle Elementary School

746 West Central

Delaware, Ohio 43015

(740)833-1450

Principal - Julie Stewart

School Counselor - Lexie Nakasian

Social Skills Specialist - Dan Vroegop

Clinic Nurse - Nicole Steffanni

Administrative Assistant - Katie Cramer

Administrative Assistant - Jeannette Green