Week of March 6th - March 12th

Note: To be counted in this metric, the person was present in a school building while determined by the DoH guidelines to be contagious.

The page is updated by the district daily.

The Hermitage School District utilizes an online registration process for all incoming students. All registrations for incoming Kindergarten students may be completed online at this link.

The following forms must be uploaded during the registration process:

• State Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Proof of Guardianship (if not natural parent)
• Proof of Residence (deed, lease, two current utility bills, property tax bill)

Please Note: If you do not have access to a computer, please contact our Central Administrative Offices at 724.981.8750 ext. 6000 to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring the above documents with you to the appointment in order to complete your child’s registration.

Kindergarten Screening Process:

• Our Kindergarten Screening includes an academic screening for kindergarten readiness, a speech/language screening, and a vision screening.
• Our Kindergarten Screening will take place on April 20 – 21, 2021 by appointment only.
• All students must be registered PRIOR to attending the Kindergarten Screening.
• Please click here to register for your appointment or call Mrs. Cindy Foster at 724.981.8750 ext. 5001.
• In order to maintain our safety protocols, we ask that you adhere to the following:
  • We ask that no more than 2 parents attend with each child
  • Face masks must be worn by parents and child (Face shields are permitted, however a mask must be worn during the vision screening)
  • Temperatures will be taken upon arrival
  • Appointments will be taken at the scheduled time. We ask that if you arrive early, please remain in your cars until your appointment time.

Other requirements:
Your child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2021

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Cindy Foster at 724-981-8750, Ext. 5001.

*The 2021 Hickory Nut yearbook can be ordered at yearbookforever.com.  Deadline for online orders is May 15, 2021. Books will be distributed in the Fall of 2021.

*The 2021 Hickory Nut yearbook can also be ordered in school. The order form has been sent home. Additional order forms are available in the high school Main Office and also by clicking here (itags). In-school orders must be submitted by May 1, 2021!

*An additional picture session for live-stream students and any other student needing pictures will be held on March 3, 2021 from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. in the high school main lobby. 

*2020 Yearbooks and 2021 school pictures can be picked up in the high school main office between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

*Extra copies of the 2020 yearbook are available for purchase at a cost of $80. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or have your student see Miss Ferguson if you are interested in purchasing a copy of last school year's book!

*Senior pictures are due by April 8th. Digital copies should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and printed pictures should be given to Miss Ferguson. 

*Senior ads are due by March 2, 2021. Extra forms are available in the main office. Ad information should be given to Mrs. McMahon.

Questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE....

The Community Foundation has implemented a new online scholarship system. The new system was designed especially for community foundations such as ours. I can guarantee that it is going to be well received by all. The dated have not changed they are as follows;

January 1st - Online Applications Open

March 1st - Online Applications Close

March 15th - Reviews Begin

April 15th - Reviews Completed

The Community Foundation is currently updating the website. Please direct your students to refrain from going to the site prior to January 1st. More information is available via this flyer.

This message is from Mrs. Welch at the Shenango Valley Community Foundation. 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we continue to navigate the challenges of this pandemic, we have made some additional changes to our school calendar.  We would like to thank you all for your understanding and flexibility to these calendar changes as they have been made in an effort to provide the best educational outcomes for your children.  

The latest school calendar has been attached to this email with the following changes:

1.  Winter Break will start earlier.  The last day of classes will be on December 18th.

2.  February 12th was restored as a day off for students.

3.  The last day of school for grades K-11 has been extended to June 10th due to the extended Thanksgiving and Winter breaks.  Please note that graduation for seniors will remain on June 4th.

The previous extension of the Thanksgiving break proved successful as part of our pandemic response and we believe that the extension of the Winter break will also be helpful.  Our district remains committed to protecting as much instructional time as safely possible.  We continue to stay focused on our Covid-19 mitigation strategies in our buildings and are proud of our student body cooperation in these efforts.  We look forward to the end of this pandemic and know that brighter days are ahead for our community.

Thank you,

Daniel Bell

2020-21 School Calendar

Attestation Ensuring Implementation of Mitigation Efforts

Letter to Parents Regarding the Start of School

Requested Parent Information Survey

CDC Guidance Information

Student Daily Symptom Screening Tool

Starting Monday September 28th we will be offering a bagged lunch pickup for our students who are doing online learning.  The bagged lunch will consist of a deli sandwich, carrots, fruit, and milk.  The pickup will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.  Pickup will be out front of the Artman Elementary building from 10:30am until 11:00 am only.  Please click on this Google Form to request a meal.  This is so we make sure we have enough lunches made up. If you have questions please feel free to contact the cafeteria office at 724-981-8750 ext 1800

At the June 15th School Board meeting, the board approved the Health and Safety Plan Summary, which will guide the district in starting the 2020-21 school year, and the Athletics Re-opening Guidelines.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (724) 981-8750 ext 6010.  Thank you.