Pacer Newsletter

August 22, 2025

We had a wonderful first full week of school, and it has been so exciting to officially welcome our kindergartners into the Carlisle family! Their smiles and energy have already made our hallways brighter.

At Carlisle, the safety of every student is our top priority. To ensure dismissal runs smoothly and safely for all, please review and follow our dismissal expectations:

Carlisle Dismissal Safety

Children should always load on the passenger side of the vehicle.
The left lane is for loaded vehicles only—please keep the line moving.
If your child needs help with buckling, please park and walk to the parent waiting area.
Do not wave children to cars—staff will dismiss students safely.
Always cross at the crosswalks to ensure visibility and safety.
If parked, an adult must walk up to receive the child—students will not be permitted to walk into the parking lot alone.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to helping us create a safe, smooth dismissal process for all Carlisle students!

News, Updates, Events

We had a wonderful first PTO meeting this week! It was so nice to see parents coming together and working collaboratively with our school to support our students. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” We are so grateful for our Carlisle families ! You are truly amazing!

Our next PTO meeting will be held on

Monday, September 16 from 7:00–8:00 PM.

We would love to see you there—your involvement truly makes a difference!

Carlisle's Fall Mumkins and Mumsters Fundraiser has started!

Online ordering ends 9/2/25

Contact: Holly Lemay / Lemayfamily13@gmail.com

New Carlisle Building Security Procedures

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.

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.

Online Back to School Forms are now open and can be completed in your PowerSchool Parent Portal using the same login information that you use to review grades and attendance.

FORMS icon on the left to get started.

Please complete/update forms prior to the start of school to ensure we have the most up to date information. It is imperative that parents keep phone numbers and email addresses updated to ensure you receive important school information including school delays/closings, emergency notifications, attendance information and general school announcements.

Teacher Assignments: For elementary students (grades 1-5), you will see your child's teacher assignment using the grades and attendance icon in the PowerSchool parent portal.

Transportation Information can also be found in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Bus routes will continue to be updated so please check back prior to the start of school to confirm final bus times.

Carlisle Calendar:

August 27

5th Grade Orchestra Information Meeting:

7:30 pm at Dempsey Middle School Room 507

September 1

No School - Labor Day

September 16

7:00pm: PTO Meeting in Carlisle Library

September 18 - 19

No School - Brown Jug / Fair Days

September 22

No School - Teacher Inservice

October 9

Parent - Teacher Conferences

October 13

Lifetouch Fall Picture Day

October 16

Parent - Teacher Conferences

October 17

No School - Teacher Inservice

November 17

Lifetouch Fall Picture Day Retakes

November 26

No School - Conferene Adjustment Day

November 27 - 28

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Please remember that during restricted hours, the city does not allow you to turn left into the Carlisle parking lot.

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.

August 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

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.

Lost & Found

Our Lost & Found is growing! If your child is missing an item, please have them check the Lost & Found table across from the cafeteria!

Join Delaware City Schools 5th Grade Orchestra!

This fall 5th grade students have the opportunity to join the Delaware City Schools orchestra program! 5th grade orchestra classes are held at Dempsey Middle School before the start of the elementary school day. Students attend 5th grade orchestra 2 days a week starting at 7:40 AM.

Carlisle and Schultz students will attend 5th Grade Orchestra at Dempsey on most Thursday and Friday mornings. Their first class is Thurs. September 11th.
Adjustments will be made to accommodate holidays and other school schedule interruptions. In those weeks students will occasionally have a Monday morning class. Schedules for the year of classes will be distributed at the August 27th Family Meeting.

An informational meeting will be held on the evening of August 27th, 2025 in the Dempsey Orchestra Room for all interested 5th grade families to learn more about the program.

Families from Carlisle and Schultz Elementary Schools will meet from 7:30-8 PM. Carlisle and Schultz students can listen to the orchestra, try instruments, and be measured for their instrument starting at 7 PM.

Students can utilize the Dempsey school bus route service to travel to the middle school for 5th Grade Orchestra. Busses will transport students back to their elementary schools before the elementary school day commences. Families who wish to transport their students to Dempsey on orchestra class mornings may do so. We understand the importance of accessibility and convenience for our DCS families. By offering transportation options and scheduling classes before the school day, we aim to make participation in the 5th Grade Orchestra program as seamless as possible. Students who are in compaction math remain at Dempsey after orchestra and head to their compaction class.

5th grade is the year your child will have the opportunity to become a member of the Delaware City Schools Orchestra program. There are so many wonderful reasons to be a part of the orchestra! As a member of the orchestra, your student will learn to play violin, viola, cello, or double bass. String players get to play exciting music, from classical to fiddle tunes to rock! Students also learn to be part of a team and work well with others. No one sits on the bench in the orchestra! Students learn to practice and focus through learning a musical instrument. Many students make friendships in beginning orchestra that will last all the way through high school orchestra and beyond. Don't miss out!

Families may enroll their student in 5th grade orchestra through our DCS Orchestra Google Form (due by 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 28th).

Please note, band and choir classes continue to be offered starting in the 6th grade year at Delaware City Schools. Delaware City Schools students are able to take two music ensembles beginning in 6th grade. We encourage all interested rising 5th grade families to consider this exciting class for their student.

Please email orchestra teacher Mrs. Wimbiscus Black, wimbisab@delawarecityschools.net, with any questions.

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

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