WELCOME BACK, TIGERS!
FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS—TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
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Dear IES Families,
The IES staff is looking forward to an AMAZING 2026-2027 school year. We look forward to welcoming new and returning students!
Please make sure to take a few minutes to read over all of the IES and NASD communications to assist in a smooth start to the school year. You can visit the North Allegheny School District and Ingomar Elementary School websites. There are many resources available to assist with questions you may have as we prepare for the school year. Specifically, the IES Student/Parent Handbook, North Allegheny School District Code of Conduct, upcoming school events, activities calendar, and general information.
Get ready for a great school year filled with Tiger Pride! We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Sincerely,
Tracie V. Michalowski, Ed.D.
Principal
| | UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER | | |
DATES TO REMEMBER
- August 6 - Kindergarten Orientation
- 9:00 AM for AM session
- 1:15 PM for PM session
- August 6 - New Student Orientation - 11:30 AM
- August 6 - Parent Renovation Discussion at IES - 6:00 pm
- August 18 - First Day of School
- September 3 - Back to School Ice Cream Social - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- September 4 - PTO Meeting at IES - 9:30 AM
- September 7 - Labor Day: No School
- September 10 - K-5 Open House - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
| | INGOMAR ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK | | |
The Ingomar Elementary Student/Parent Handbook is designed to provide you with the information you need about our school’s procedures, programs, and activities. Please use this handbook for guidance and reference throughout the academic year. Once you read through the information, please contact the school’s office if you have any specific questions.
A handbook and code of conduct sign-off form will be available the week of August 3 in PowerSchool. Please sign off that you have reviewed and understand the handbook and NASD Code of Conduct. Completing this PowerSchool form will ensure that you have access to PowerSchool to view schedules on the release date.
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Below are some new and returning IES staff:
- Dr. Eimiller, Grade 3
- Mrs. Szott, MTSS Interventionist
- Mrs. Panza, Reading Specialist
- *Mrs. Lutz will be the Interventionist while Mrs. Szott is on maternity leave
- Mrs. Dietz, Grade 5
- Mrs. Zoller, Learning Support
- Mr. Sheridan, Band (Mr. Leasure will be here too)
Kindergarten
Mrs. Simpson (KA and KC)
Grade 1
Mrs. Hluhan (1A)
Mrs. Lenkiewicz (1B)
Mrs. Lyle (1C)
Grade 2
Mrs. Siliano (2A)
Mrs. Kleckner (2B)
Mrs. Zabinski (2C)
Grade 3
Mr. Mounts (3A) Math
Dr. Eimiller (3B) Reading/Spelling
Mr. Myler (3C) Social Studies/Science/English/Writing
Grade 4
Mrs. Walsh (4A) Reading/Spelling/English/Writing
Mrs. Scott (4B) Math/Science/Social Studies
Grade 5
Mrs. Dietz (5A) Math
Mrs. Macher (5C) Social Studies/Science/English/Writing
Mrs. Kucyk (5B) Reading/Spelling
Mrs. Clore will travel to FES Friday afternoons.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
We are very excited that you will be attending our school. Knowing that you are probably just as excited to meet us as we are to meet you, we would like to invite you to attend an orientation for incoming kindergarten students and parents at the times below:
AM Kindergarten - 9:00 AM
PM Kindergarten - 1:15 PM
We look forward to meeting everyone. If you are unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Yatcko, Secretary, at (412) 366-9665 (#1).
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
11:30 AM
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We are very excited that you will be attending our school. Knowing that you are probably just as excited to meet us as we are to meet you, we would like to invite you to attend an orientation for new students and parents at the time listed above.
We look forward to meeting everyone. If you are unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Yatcko, Secretary, at (412) 366-9665 (#1).
| | FACILITIES FOR THE FUTURE PARENT MEETING | | We are excited to invite you to an upcoming parent meeting to discuss the future of our school building. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM, we will host a community discussion at Ingomar Elementary School to review the upcoming facility renovations. During this informative session, our team will provide a detailed overview of the proposed renovations, outline the project timelines, and present draft renderings of the planned visual designs. Your feedback and presence are highly valued as we embark on this exciting new chapter for our school community. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Michalowski at 412-366-9665. | | INGOMAR ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE | | |
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Our school’s Open House is an excellent opportunity to get to know the teachers and visit classrooms.
Additional information will be provided as the date gets closer, but please mark the above date on your calendars.
| | STUDENT HOMEROOMS & SCHEDULES | | CLASSROOM & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | | |
Although our District supplies many of the items your student needs, there may be some additional items your teacher requests that they bring to school.
You can access the Ingomar Elementary School Supply List on our homepage under the "Headlines" section. Once your student’s teacher is assigned, they may reach out with specific supply needs.
We appreciate your support and partnership to help us enrich our students' experiences in the classroom!
| | ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL AT INGOMAR ELEMENTARY | | |
For the safety of our students, staff, and car riders, our school has specific procedures during arrival and dismissal.
- Please see the IES Handbook for arrival and dismissal, starting on page 3, with more information on page 8.
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SCHOOL TIMES
School begins each morning at 9:00 AM. Students who are being dropped off should arrive between 8:50 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Children should not be dropped off earlier than 8:50 AM, as supervision is not available.
Students arriving after 9:05 a.m. will be marked tardy. Parents should walk students in and provide a note. Students without a tardy note will be marked as Tardy Unexcused until a note is provided. Dismissal for walkers and car riders at the end of the day begins at 3:25 PM. Bus dismissal starts at 3:30.
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Our Transportation Department looks forward to seeing your students return for the 2026-27 school year!
BUS ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN PowerSchool
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Student bus assignments will be available in PowerSchool on August 6, 2026, by approximately 6:00 PM.
- To locate your student’s bus assignment, log into PowerSchool, locate the navigation menu, and select the Transportation Info button (which features a yellow school bus icon). From there, you’ll be presented with your student’s transportation information, including times and address intersections.
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- Drivers are testing routes at the end of July/early August, which may result in a change to your student's bus assignment.
- If your student's transportation is provided by a non-NASD transportation company, you will be contacted separately with the bus assignment.
- If you are a late enrollment, or you have not received your bus information by Wednesday, August 12, please submit a request through the North Allegheny Transportation Help Desk to connect with our Transportation Department.
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You can submit a ticket to:
- Report on-time bus issues
- Request changes to your student's bus stop
- Report lost items left on the bus
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Access Application for Alternate Bus Stop; Bus Stop Change Request Form; Shared Custody Form
If you have questions about bus assignments, visit the NA Transportation Department website, and be sure to review the School Bus Safety Tips with your student.
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BUS TAGS
The bus tag(s) were mailed to each household. If you did not receive anything in the mail by August 12, please call the IES main office.
The colors used are:
- Kindergarten – Orange
- Grade 1 – White
- Grade 2 – Red
- Grade 3 – Green
- Grade 4 – Blue
- Grade 5 – Yellow
Please complete the bus tag and attach it to your child’s backpack. This will help us direct children to the correct homeroom or bus.
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MEDICATION DROP OFF & DISTRICT MEDICATION PAPERWORK
Mrs. Sarah Gold is our certified school nurse, and Mrs. Shannon Belcher is the IES support nurse. If your child requires medication during the school day, please see the North Allegheny School District Medication Policy. You will be able to print the necessary District paperwork when you click the link under Health Services Forms.
The Medication Permission Form must be filled out by you and a physician. If your child has asthma or an allergy, please also have the physician fill out the Emergency Action Plan. The forms must be dated on or after July 1, 2026.
Mrs. Gold reached out to families who indicated that medication is needed at school. If you have not been contacted or have any questions, please email Mrs. Gold directly at sgold@northallegheny.org.
| | GRADE 5 CAMP KON-O-KWEE EXPERIENCE | | IES Grade 5 students will participate in the Camp Kon-O-Kwee outdoor educational experience on October 15-16. Students have the OPTION for the overnight experience OR a day-only experience. More information will be shared by the Grade 5 team once school starts! | | Parents/guardians are a vital part of the Ingomar Elementary School community! We encourage you to join the IES PTO to receive important updates regarding activities, events, and volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. | | |
Upon entering the building, all visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID, which will be scanned at the Raptor Visitor Management system kiosk.
- For those visitors/volunteers who forget their license, the Raptor kiosk is set up to receive information manually as well.
- Upon reading the information, Raptor will check the national database to identify sexual offenders.
- Raptor will also scan the District’s volunteer database, which lists volunteers who have submitted the necessary clearances as outlined in PA Act 153/PA Act 15.
- Once approved, Raptor will generate a name tag for approved visitors, which will contain a picture of the visitor or volunteer, the date, and purpose of the visit.
- Visitors will retrieve this tag at the Kiosk in the vestibule.
- Once a tag has been printed, the secretary will allow entrance to the office.
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