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Welcome Back to Perry Elementary 2026 - 2027

Posted Date: 07/28/26 (09:04 AM)
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Welcome Back!

Perry Elementary School

The Perry Elementary School building with brick and glass facade under a blue sky.
Greetings Perry Elementary and Preschool Families,

We hope you have enjoyed your summer! Our first day of school quickly approaches, and we look forward to welcoming Pre-K through 4th-grade students to the 2026-2027 school year! As Mrs. Steverding and I begin our year here at Perry Elementary School, we are grateful for the extraordinary Perry community, and we thank you for being a part of it.

We will communicate with you during the school year through ParentSquare with different types of information, including our weekly school newsletter. To consolidate and hopefully simplify the important information we have for you here at PES, we created this Parent Quick Links form for your convenience.

Our mission is to offer our students world-class, personalized opportunities in an environment full of hometown pride. Since the health, well-being, and academic growth of our students remain our priorities, we will continue to focus our efforts on integrated student support and academic support services. We cannot wait to welcome our new and returning students to Perry Elementary School and Perry Preschool. 

Ashley Pavicic
Principal, Perry Elementary School
 
 
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Student Schedules

Phase-In Schedule

The phase in schedule is listed below and is also listed on our building's calendar.

Preschool and Kindergarten parents, please look for an email the week of August 10th that will give you instructions to schedule your kindergartener’s one-on-one assessment with the teacher. 

Grades 1 - 4 Phase-In Schedule
Monday, 8/17/26: Students with last names A-L will attend.
Tuesday, 8/18/26: Students with last names M-Z will attend.
Wednesday, 8/19/26: All students in grades 1 through 4 will attend.

Grades PRE-K & Kindergarten Phase-In Schedule
Monday, 8/17/26: Kindergarten and Preschool Assessments by appointment
Tuesday, 8/18/26: Kindergarten and Preschool Assessments by appointment
Wednesday, 8/19/26: Kindergarten and Preschool Assessments by appointment
Thursday, 8/20/26: Kindergarten and Preschool students with the last name A-L will attend.
Friday, 8/21/26:  Kindergarten students with the last name M-Z will attend.
Monday, 8/24/26: All Kindergarten students, A to Z, and Preschool students M-Z will attend.
Tuesday, 8/25/26:  All students Pre-K through 4 will attend.
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Meet the Teacher/Orientation

Join us on Thursday, August 13th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm for our Meet the Teacher/Orientation event. Visit our community partners in the cafeteria, including King Kone, for some free ice cream!

We will have medication authorization forms and Free and Reduced Lunch Applications available for you if needed as well.

Families with last names A-L plan to arrive from 3:00-3:45 pm. Families with last names from M-Z plan to arrive from 4:00-4:45 pm.

Annual Update

Please complete the Online Annual Update for the 2026-2027 school year. Field trips start early in the school year and students without a completed Annual Update are not permitted to attend field trips for safety reasons. There are no paper copies available. 

Contact Ann Aucelli (440) 259-9200, x. 9216 or aucellia@perry-lake.org with questions or issues logging in. 

Log in to the Parent Portal > click More > select ANNUAL UPDATE.

School Lunch Information

Families eligible for free or reduced-price meals must apply using the application available here. All other students must pay full price for meals. Contact Stephanie Oudomlith at (440) 259-9200, ext. 2607, with any questions.

School Supplies

 

Transportation

We at the Perry Local Schools Transportation Department are looking forward to a great year with your students. Bussing information will not be available on Infinite Campus, please monitor your email inbox for transportation schedules at the beginning of August. 
Contact us at transport@perry-lake.org or (440) 259-9200, x.9007 with any questions or concerns. For Infinite Campus account assistance, contact Ann Aucelli aucellia@perry-lake.org.

The first day of transportation will begin on August 17, 2026. If your student is an elementary student please check the phase in schedule for their first day of attendance. As a reminder, the beginning of the school year often brings changes due to the addition or removal of students from routes. Please be patient with us as routes may take longer during the first couple weeks. We ask that your student is out at their assigned stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time. For Kindergarten students, an adult must be present at pickup and drop off. If transportation is needed at a location other than the primary residence please notify us in writing by email of your request at transport@perry-lake.org. If your child does not require transportation, please inform us so we can make the necessary adjustments to the routes. 
We look forward to safely transporting your student(s) this school year, we encourage you to review the bus rules with them on the right of the linked webpage for a successful year. You may also find more information within our Transportation Handbook.

Address Change: When a change of address is requested through the board office please allow 3-5 school days for service at the new address to begin.
 
BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM!
We’d love to have you join our team as a substitute driver (to become potential full-time), or regular contracted driver if we have an opening. Apply at Perry Local Schools - Frontline Recruiting and Hiring. Our office will contact you after reviewing your application to further discuss the opportunity.
 

Contact Information

School Address:
1 Learning Lane
Perry, OH 44081

Office Phone:
440-259-9200 ext. 1681

School Website:

Office Staff:
Ashley Pavicic, Principal
440-259-9200 ext. 1699
PavicicA@Perry-Lake.org

Coni Steverding, Assistant Principal
440-259-9200 ext. 1698
SteverdingC@Perry-Lake.org

Payton Wohl, Guidance Counselor
440-259-9200 ext. 1107
WohlP@Perry-Lake.org

Deborah Avery, Main Receptionist
440-259-9200 ext. 1681
AveryD@Perry-Lake.org

Christy Vaughn, Principal's Secretary
440-259-9200 ext. 1682
VaughnC@Perry-Lake.org
 

Culture Playbook

At Perry Schools, we embrace a culture that is deeply rooted in our mission to inspire all students to achieve personal excellence, pursue world-class standards, and become self-directed, lifelong learners. Our Culture Playbook guides how we think, act, and interact every day. We believe in the Pursuit of Greatness—starting with understanding our “why,” pushing boundaries, and committing to growth for as long as it takes. We strive to be Better Every Day, recognizing that consistent effort and reflection lead to continuous improvement. Through the Power of Relationships, we prioritize respect, open communication, and the belief that every person matters. We are Stronger Together when we collaborate and support one another, and we hold ourselves to a high standard of Personal Responsibility—looking inward, owning our actions, and choosing to be a positive influence. By living out these beliefs and behaviors, we ensure that every student is not only achieving success now, but is also truly Prepared for Life—equipped with the skills, mindset, and character to thrive in any future path they choose.
Perry Culture Playbook outlining beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes for students.