🎶 Meet another 'new' member of the Blackbird family!💛🖤
You may recognize this friendly face - Mr. Steele was a long-term sub in our district last year. Originally from Granville, Ohio, Mr. Steele earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University. While at BGSU, he performed as Tommy Albright in Brigadoon and participated in an opera production with Toledo Opera. He hopes to continue pursuing his passion for performance while inspiring students through music education.
Outside of school, he enjoys playing guitar, singing barbershop music, and gaming. He’s also a proud cat dad to Willow, his newly adopted 10-month-old kitten, and Leo, his 4-year-old cat. 🐱🎸
His favorite motto is one we can all get behind: “Just keep going, even when life gets really hard.”
We’re so glad you joined the Blackbird family!
You may recognize this friendly face - Mr. Steele was a long-term sub in our district last year. Originally from Granville, Ohio, Mr. Steele earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University. While at BGSU, he performed as Tommy Albright in Brigadoon and participated in an opera production with Toledo Opera. He hopes to continue pursuing his passion for performance while inspiring students through music education.
Outside of school, he enjoys playing guitar, singing barbershop music, and gaming. He’s also a proud cat dad to Willow, his newly adopted 10-month-old kitten, and Leo, his 4-year-old cat. 🐱🎸
His favorite motto is one we can all get behind: “Just keep going, even when life gets really hard.”
We’re so glad you joined the Blackbird family!
💛 Welcome to the Nest! 🖤
A Stryker High School graduate, Mrs. Rufenacht earned her Elementary Education degree from Bluffton University and taught at Stryker for 17 years before joining the Pettisville family. We’re excited to welcome her experience, heart, and love for education to our school!
No stranger to Pettisville, Lindsi and her husband, Justin, live in Pettisville with their four Blackbird children, Landri, Huxley, Hayes, and Letti. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time outdoors with their animals and cheering from the sidelines at her kids’ sporting events. Their family loves being involved in the community and supporting the Blackbirds in all they do!
Her favorite food is pizza, her favorite book is Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and her teaching philosophy says it all:
“Kids won't remember every lesson you taught, but they will always remember how you made them feel.”
Please join us in giving her a warm Blackbird welcome! 🖤💛
A Stryker High School graduate, Mrs. Rufenacht earned her Elementary Education degree from Bluffton University and taught at Stryker for 17 years before joining the Pettisville family. We’re excited to welcome her experience, heart, and love for education to our school!
No stranger to Pettisville, Lindsi and her husband, Justin, live in Pettisville with their four Blackbird children, Landri, Huxley, Hayes, and Letti. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time outdoors with their animals and cheering from the sidelines at her kids’ sporting events. Their family loves being involved in the community and supporting the Blackbirds in all they do!
Her favorite food is pizza, her favorite book is Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and her teaching philosophy says it all:
“Kids won't remember every lesson you taught, but they will always remember how you made them feel.”
Please join us in giving her a warm Blackbird welcome! 🖤💛
🖤New in the Nest💛
Meet Mrs. Semer, Speech Pathologist!
Originally from Oakley, California, she earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, East Bay. After eight years working in early intervention, she moved to Northwest Ohio and has spent the past 11 years serving students through the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center.
She lives with her husband, two Blackbird daughters Quinn and Charlotte, and their beloved mini Goldendoodle, Remi. Outside of school, she enjoys family walks, game nights, playing piano, running 5Ks, beautiful sunsets, and visiting family in South Carolina.
Her motto? “Stay teachable. Everyone has something to teach you.”
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Semer to the Blackbird family!
Notice: Students should walk home after school. The playground will open for community use at 3:30 p.m.
Please remember that the district does not supervise any after-school playground activities.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and consistent for everyone!
Please remember that the district does not supervise any after-school playground activities.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and consistent for everyone!
Reminder: School picture day is coming up, Blackbirds!
Make sure to bring your forms/money and your best smile! 📸
Make sure to bring your forms/money and your best smile! 📸
Today's Blackbird Fest has been CANCELLED. All money will be refunded on Monday for the tournaments.
Be sure to join us for Blackbird Fest on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-6 p.m.! Students participating in the tournaments should arrive by 1:45 p.m. at field 1.
BLACKBIRD PRIDE RUNS DEEP!
For the second year in a row, Pettisville High School has been ranked #3 in the Toledo Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report! Even more impressive, our Blackbirds ranked #78 among all high schools in the entire state of Ohio! 🎉
These rankings are a reflection of the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.
Small school. Big pride. Amazing results.
It's a great day to be a Blackbird! 🖤💛
#PettisvilleProud #BlackbirdNation #TogetherPettisville
For the second year in a row, Pettisville High School has been ranked #3 in the Toledo Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report! Even more impressive, our Blackbirds ranked #78 among all high schools in the entire state of Ohio! 🎉
These rankings are a reflection of the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.
Small school. Big pride. Amazing results.
It's a great day to be a Blackbird! 🖤💛
#PettisvilleProud #BlackbirdNation #TogetherPettisville
Everyone’s Back in the Nest on Friday... Show your Blackbird Spirit!
The halls are buzzing, the Blackbirds are back, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: Blackbird SPIRIT style! Wear your favorite Blackbird gear on Friday, August 21st!
The halls are buzzing, the Blackbirds are back, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: Blackbird SPIRIT style! Wear your favorite Blackbird gear on Friday, August 21st!
📣 JH CHEER ADVISOR OPENING! 🖤💛
Pettisville Schools is looking for a Junior High Cheer Advisor to lead our Blackbird cheerleaders!
If you have a passion for working with students, building school spirit, and cheering on our Blackbirds, we’d love to hear from you!
Please visit our Job Opportunity webpage for more information: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/job-opportunities
Pettisville Schools is looking for a Junior High Cheer Advisor to lead our Blackbird cheerleaders!
If you have a passion for working with students, building school spirit, and cheering on our Blackbirds, we’d love to hear from you!
Please visit our Job Opportunity webpage for more information: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/job-opportunities
⚽️ BLACKBIRD YOUTH SOCCER CAMP IS BACK! 🖤💛
Calling all 1st–6th graders! Blackbird Youth Soccer Camp is returning for another great season of fun, fundamentals, and plenty of time on the field! ⚽️
📅 Registration is due Friday, August 28! Visit our Athletic Links webpage: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/athletic-links
Don’t miss out on the fun. Coach Sivik can't wait to get our Blackbirds kicking off the season strong!
Calling all 1st–6th graders! Blackbird Youth Soccer Camp is returning for another great season of fun, fundamentals, and plenty of time on the field! ⚽️
📅 Registration is due Friday, August 28! Visit our Athletic Links webpage: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/athletic-links
Don’t miss out on the fun. Coach Sivik can't wait to get our Blackbirds kicking off the season strong!
REMINDER: 7-12th graders, please make sure to pickup + charge your Chromebooks before your first day of school!
Tonight's the night. We’re excited to welcome our elementary students and families back for Elementary Open House! Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and get ready for another great year at Pettisville! 💛🖤
We can’t wait to see you, Blackbirds!
We can’t wait to see you, Blackbirds!
The Pettisville Schools' Board of Education meeting will take place on Monday, August 10th at 8:00 PM. This meeting is open to the public.
August 1 means it's time to start talking about it... Back to School! Our district newsletter will be coming out next week, but for now- make your plans for the first days of school.
Please note, JH and HS students do not follow evens/odd grades as in past years.
See you soon, Blackbird Nation! 🐦⬛
We are still in need of a JH Soccer Coach for this fall season.
Interested applicants should contact Brian Leppelmeier at bleppelmeier@pettisvilleschools.org
Interested applicants should contact Brian Leppelmeier at bleppelmeier@pettisvilleschools.org
REMINDER: Tonight @ 6:30 PM in the Varsity gym.
All fall sport student-athletes & parents must attend.
All fall sport student-athletes & parents must attend.
📚 F R E E library books under main awning
-Elementary chapter paperback books
-JH/HS non-fiction & encyclopedias
-JH/HS fiction
More to come this week! Check back 🤗
The Pettisville Schools' Board of Education meeting will take place on Thursday, July 9th at 8:00 PM. This meeting is open to the public.
The moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here! 🎉 The 2026-27 Pettisville Elementary class rosters have officially been released: https://aptg.co/StJSnM
Time to find those names, celebrate new classmates, and start getting excited for another great school year. Don’t forget there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy. Soak up the sunshine, make some memories, and keep having fun, Blackbirds! ☀️
Time to find those names, celebrate new classmates, and start getting excited for another great school year. Don’t forget there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy. Soak up the sunshine, make some memories, and keep having fun, Blackbirds! ☀️
