COUNTDOWN: 9 more days until school starts! We are so excited to see everyone's smiling faces! Be sure to check back on our Website / App / Social Media as we countdown the days, introduce new faces & for important updates! Just for Fun: https://youtu.be/nEZmveqmWjU

Our Pettisville Volleyball Team has their first scrimmage today @ Bryan High School. Spectators are welcome.
You can also watch online at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfBgIWQ5rYLpwHjKG4oAjg
Schedule:
Court 1 (Main court) - Varsity
10-10:50am: Pville vs. Bryan
11:05-11:55: Pville vs. Edgerton
Court 2 (Aux Gym) - JV/9th Grade
11:05-11:55: Pville vs. Bryan
12:00-12:50: Pville vs. Edgerton
Good Luck, Ladybirds!

"NEW" IN THE NEST: Jenae Lammers, Technology Assistant.
Jenae (PHS '00) joined the Blackbird staff in Dec. 2020. Her degree is from Bluffton University in Marketing & Mgmt of IS. Mrs. Lammers is coaching Freshman Volleyball. She & husband Tom have two sons, Maverick & Nash.
NEW IN THE NEST: Welcome Mr. Waidelich (PHS ‘10) back to Pettisville! Greg earned a Bachelor's at Messiah College, and a Masters in Accounting. Mr. Waidelich will be our HS Math Teacher, JV Boys B-ball Coach & Weight Room Coordinator. Greg and wife Chelsea have a daughter, Emma.

"NEW" IN THE NEST: Steve Hastings, Special Ed - NwOESC.
Mr. Hastings graduated from Bluffton University. Steve has been the Pre-K Supv. for Pettisville for the past 8 years. He is the Community Rec Scheduler & enjoys coaching baseball. He & wife Sarah have 4 Blackbird children.

MEDICATION: If your child needs medication administered, please make sure you have their Doctor fill out this form and return it to the school office. https://5il.co/wka8

REMINDER: Pettisville FFA Recycling will be open Saturday, August 14 from 8:30-11:00 AM.

The meeting for Pettisville Local Schools Board of Education will take place Monday, August 9th, 2021 at 8:00 PM. The meeting is held at the school and open to the public (in person).

NEW IN THE NEST: Danielle Vocke, JH/HS Intervention Specialist.
Mrs. Vocke graduated from Tinora HS and attended BGSU for undergraduate & Masters of Education. She previously taught at Defiance MS and Liberty Center Elem. Danielle & husband Evan are expecting their first child!

NEW IN THE NEST: Ms. Hoellrich hails from Sidney, OH where she graduated from Sidney HS. Cadalynn attended BGSU, graduating in 2019 with a Bachelors in Education/Intervention Specialist. She previously taught at Independence Education Center. Cady has two dogs, Hank and Stella.
NEW IN THE NEST: Dacoda Hinegardner... Mrs. Hinegardner joins Pettisville Elementary as a 6th grade ELA/Science teacher. She has a Bachelor degree from Ohio State University. Mrs. Hinegardner lives with her husband and 2 furbabies and loves to learn about the stories of history.

NEW IN THE NEST: Brianna Cumpstey joins the Blackbird family as our School Psychologist. She completed undergrad & graduate school at the University of Toledo. Before she grew her Blackbird wings, Brianna worked at NwOESC. Brianna & husband Tom have a Havanese puppy, Pippin.

REMINDER: Fall Athletes - Parent Meeting will be held this Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 PM in the Varsity Gym.

It was so nice to see these smiling faces today for our van and bus driver virtual in-service. Our transportation staff takes their job very seriously, keeping our students safe!

#ICYMI https://youtu.be/nEZmveqmWjU
A little birdie told me that you just might want to follow @PettisvilleSupt on Twitter if you want to be the first to know when school’s going to be delayed or canceled 😉

ATTENTION: Junior High Parents/Students - the JH Supply List has had a few updates this week. The Junior High Supply List is found here: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/jh-supply-list

Thanks to our 2021 Volleyball teams, for your community service at the Pettisville Park and around our community! Way to represent our school, ladies!

Does your family need school supplies? On July 29, 30 and 31 area churches are working together to provide families with the opportunity to "shop" for backpacks and other necessary school supplies as the new year approaches. There is no cost for the supplies. Families will need to schedule an appointment to shop for their required items by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM0GbJEAU7Q8xazkzZKNnVCcf0_VkNmbRNS3_5fthGMDc7ZQ/viewform

Our Pettisville FFA members have been busy this summer! Not only have they helped with the Recycling Center, students have also helped with Pettisville Friendship Days, Ellie's Fundraiser and attended Officer Team Building. Check it out HERE: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/ffa


