Defiance City Schools

Kindergarten registration for children entering Defiance City Schools next fall will begin on Wednesday, March 1 and run through Friday, March 31.  To register your child for kindergarten, parents simply need to call the school office at 

(419) 785-2260 and select the K-2 building. Parents will select a screening date and time during their registration call. 

Parents will also need to complete the New Student Enrollment which can found by clicking here. 

Children are eligible for kindergarten if they will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2023.  The actual screening of incoming students will take place April 4-6.  On Tuesday, April 4, we will screen from 1:30-7:00 p.m. All other screenings will take place during the school day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Children will be assessed for hearing, vision, speech and language concerns.  Children will also be given an academic and play-based assessment.

Defiance City Schools offers two kindergarten-aged programs, an early-five program (KinderStart) and regular Kindergarten.  Both are all day, every day programs.  After each child’s screening, a team of academic professionals will meet and gather their findings.  A recommendation will be made to parents regarding placement for their child.

Important papers for parents to begin collecting for the screening appointment include a valid birth certificate, immunization records, a social security number, proof of residency and any applicable custody papers.  These documents are not required for the screening process; however, they will be required before school begins in August.

You can find all of our upcoming events here  https://events.yodel.today/defiance/schedule-org/15561/Defiance_City_Schools

If you haven’t heard already, the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau has pioneered the Defiance Community Calendar. Defiance is one of the first communities in the nation to bring a completely innovative approach to the community calendar. The schools, nonprofits, youth sports leagues, restaurants, museums, businesses, churches and more are represented on the calendar making it the one-stop shop for community members to find everything happening in town.  

Students (Grades PreK-12) may charge up to three (3) meals after which an alternative meal consisting of a cheese or peanut butter sandwich, fruit, and milk will be provided. Disabled and handicapped students at all grade levels will continue to receive their school meals with no interruption while their parents are being contacted for payment. 

A successful school district places a high degree of importance on ensuring that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential inside and outside the classroom. The Quality Profile helps characterize the overall educational value of your school district in areas that matter most in our community. The content of the Defiance City Schools Quality Profile are Fiscal Stewardship, Academics, Arts, Student Services, Student Leadership and Activities and Parent and Community Involvement. Quality Profile 2021-2022

Defiance City Schools will soon be receiving notice of our IDEA, Part B fund allocations administered through the Office of Exceptional Children, Ohio Department of Education.  These federal dollars are made available under the provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Entitlements are based upon the number of resident children with disabilities, age 3 through 21, who are provided appropriate special education programs by the school district.

The district is required to provide notice of a public hearing in which the public will be able to provide comments on how the district plans to spend its IDEA funds.  If you wish to provide comments, please attend the hearing on May 25^th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm, virtually, at https://meet.google.com/osw-aabu-jdy