Dear Parents and Community Members,

The Kirtland Board of Education unanimously voted to approve all-day Kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. On April 10, 2013, Mrs. Moran, Mr. Willis and I met with about 40 parents to discuss the new Common Core State Standards and the rigor they will bring to Kindergarten classrooms. The district has identified cost efficiencies in other areas to pay for all-day Kindergarten and will operate within a balanced budget. We acknowledged that the new expectations for Kindergarten made a half-day program untenable. We would like to thank parents who gave us their thoughts and ideas about all-day kindergarten. Your input was a very important factor in our decision-making process. Click this link to view our Kindergarten Common Core Presentation.

Sincerely,

Steve Barrett
Superintendent

Congratulations to the Kirtland High School Boys and Girls Track and Field teams on their outstanding finishes in the CVC this year. Our Boys were crowned CVC Champions, while our girls finished as Runners-up in their conference. Many of our young men and women earned special honors for their performance this season. To view a complete list, click here.

Congratulations to Hannah Kelly for breaking the school record in the Pole Vault on her way to winning the CVC crown. Her vault was 8'1".

Kirtland Local School District is partnering with Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools to offer a variety of educationally engaging summer programs for students of all ages. See the attached brochures and registration forms (here) for more information or visit Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Summer Programs Webpage at: http://www.weschools.org/news.cfm?story=116091&school=0

There are several other opportunities available specifically for high school students needing remedial coursework. Please click here to learn more.

There are several exciting and athletic opportunities for students during the summer. To view detailed information about any of them, click here.

This family-based, fun-filled program to fight childhood obesity is now open for summer registration for children ages 6-14. This summer opportunity, run and organized by the Children's Wellness Institute and Lake Health, consists of eight fun-filled weeks of cooking demonstrations, games and play activities taught by physical activity instructors, and parent discussion group meetings. Each class meets for 1 1/2 hours each week for eight weeks. Click here for more information.

Kirtland students and community members are invited to travel to Japan next summer! For more information about this exciting opportunity and Early Bird pricing, please click here. Save an additional $200 by enrolling by May 30, 2013!

You are invited to attend the Third Annual Geauga/Lake County Resource and Transition Fair on April 27 at Quail Hollow.  Please click here for additional information on this free event.

Lakeland will be offering a free summer bridge program to any high school student, or recent graduate who is hoping to get ready for college. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new student registration packet.

Click here for a printable version of this year's school calendar including all scheduled holidays and vacations

Click here for calendars by grade-level and by test.

Click here for a printable version the 2013-14 school calendar including all scheduled holidays and vacations.

Click here for a Free and Reduced Lunch Application Form.

Click here to view this year's report of Bullying and Other Forms of Agressive Behavior in Kirtland Local Schools.