September 5, 2025

Dear Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,

We are excited to share a fun opportunity for 4th through 8th grade students this fall!

Our school is proud to participate in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a statewide initiative led by Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The challenge strives to help students form healthy habits in the physical activity, nutrition, and sleep through individual goal setting.

Here's how it works:

The challenge will take place over 90 days from September to December, and is intended to be completed outside of school hours.
Each student will receive a challenge workbook to guide them through three levels beginning at Bronze, then going on to Silver, and ending at Gold.
At each level, students will use their workbooks to set personal goals and track progress in the core areas of physical activity, nutrition and sleep.
When the challenge is completed, every student participating will receive a certificate signed by Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel.

I encourage you to support your child at home by helping them stay active, prepare healthy meals, and maintain consistent sleep routines. If you have any questions please reach out to schools challenge coordinator David Meikrantz at meikrada@delawarecityschools.net

Let’s work together to help our students grow healthier, stronger, and more confident in themselves.

Julie Stewart

Carlisle Elementary Principal

This week at Carlisle...

Mrs. Bartz's first grade class visited the Little Free Library near Carlisle, and then designed a Little Free Library of their own!

Our PTO supports everything from classroom supplies to major school events. Their partnership makes a big difference! Thank you for your support with the PTO Mum Sale.

Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, September 16 from 7:00-8:00.

August Students of the Month will be recognized at our PTO meeting!

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:

September 11

First 5th Grade Orchestra class at Dempsey

September 16

7:00pm: PTO Meeting in Carlisle Library

September 17

Orchestra class at Dempsey

September 18 - 19

No School - Brown Jug / Fair Days

September 22

No School - Teacher Inservice

September 25 & 26

Orchestra class at Dempsey

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 - Conference 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.

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

Our Lost & Found is growing!!

(See pictures below)

If your child is missing any items please have them check the lost & found table across from the cafeteria. Any items not claimed by September 15th will be donated to Common Ground Free Store in Delaware.

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.

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.

Delaware City Schools and the Delaware community are experiencing an uptick in cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). We are working closely with the Delaware Health Department to monitor cases within the schools. HFMD is a common illness caused by a virus and is typically mild. Although it is more common in younger children, teens and adults can be affected. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Fact Sheet provides additional information that may be useful to your family.

The schools will continue to reinforce hand washing, covering mouths when coughing or sneezing, and provide frequent cleaning to the surface areas shared by our students. We appreciate your partnership as we strive to keep a healthy learning environment for all students.

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