February 2025 News and Notes
Student Recognition
Sentinel students of the month for January are:
Max H. – Collision Repair
Bryan C. – Manufacturing Technologies
Macy S was selected as the Tiffin Kiwanis Club Student of the Month for January at Sentinel.
The following 7th and 8th Grade Power of the Pen writers have all had a short story selected for publishing from a national competition about mysteries and horror stories! Writers include: Mya H., Clayton F., Adrina L., Ava N..
The following members of New Riegel Creative Writing Club had entries selected from other high school writers from around the country, with over 10,000 total entries this year! They will have their work published in a book from this competition.
Writers include: Freshman, Addi B., and Freshman, Ty L..
The following high school band students participated in the OMEA Solo Ensemble Event on Saturday, January 25:
Lilly S, Kirsten K., Blake C., and Cate R. They earned an Excellent rating on their Saxophone Quartet.
Kirsten K. earned a Superior rating on her trombone solo and Ashley E. earned a Superior rating on her guitar solo.
The following students have been cast in Heidelberg University production of Lion King Jr.: Lily H. - who will be playing the lead role of Simba, Raegen Sharp, Kaylee B., and Myles W.
Treasurer’s Report
Approval of:
Minutes from previous meeting - see treasurer’s website
Minutes from organizational meeting - see treasurer’s website
Approval of January 2025 Treasurer’s Report
Casino Tax Money - transferred into the Principal’s fund
School Pay Contract - cafeteria P.O.S. system
Midwest Regional ESC Contract - additional student services
Budget Rate Acceptance
Transportation Department Presentation Highlights
Role of the Bus Coordinator
Getting routes put together each summer
Assigning drivers to field trip and sporting events
Driver certifications and licensure monitoring
Road Conditions
Bus Discipline
Maintenance on all buses
Work with Class 8 for inspection and preventative maintenance
Work on minor bus maintenance
State of the Current Bus Fleet
5 route buses
3 spare buses
1 bus with lift
Average Miles on a bus for the year
Route buses - 9,600 miles
Spare buses - 3,500 miles
Daily trips to sentinel - 3
Board Policy on transporting students
Students living within 1 mile we do not transport. The state requires transportation of students within 2 miles
Personnel
Posting: Athletic Director for 25-26 school year, please contact Mrs. Valerie Zeno at [email protected]
Posting: Grades 7-12 Math for 25-26 school year, please contact Mrs. Valerie Zeno at [email protected]
Posting: Grades 7-9 ELA/SS for 25-26 school year, please contact Mrs. Valerie Zeno at [email protected]
Fundraisers Approved
National Honor Society Umbrella Sales
Freshman Class Giving Bean Coffee Sales
Softball/Baseball Apparel Sale
S.A.D.D. Chocolate Egg Sales
Senior Class Homecoming
Calendar
The 25-26 calendar was approved.
The first day of school is August 20, 2025 with graduation being on Sunday May 17, 2026.
5th Grade Overnight Trip
OHSAA
Kindergarten Screening
Kindergarten screening will be open to the general public on April 25, 2025. All district and potential open enrollment students are asked to pre-register in advance of the screening. The link is on the website. We currently have 29 pre-registered students. 9 of those will be open enrolled students into our district.
Open Enrollment
Technology
We are required by Google to provide a list of Google related services to parents and they are required to sign off on those services used at school. This will be an annual acknowledgement attached to Final Forms for parents
For the remainder of this school year, a permission form will be sent via One Call to parents in the weeks ahead.
Grants