Federal Hocking Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday December 15th.
Dear High School and Middle School Families,
The secondary school building has been hit with a wave of student and faculty illness. It seems to be some sort of intestinal virus. Today nearly one half of our middle school students were absent along with on third of the staff. I have spoken with the County Health Department and we have agreed that it would be best if we closed the middle and high school tomorrow. So for tomorrow, December 12th, the middle and high school will be closed. Please note the elementary schools will be open.
While the secondary school campus is shut, we will be doing a deep clean and getting ready to welcome students back on Monday.
Doc Wood
The secondary school building has been hit with a wave of student and faculty illness. It seems to be some sort of intestinal virus. Today nearly one half of our middle school students were absent along with on third of the staff. I have spoken with the County Health Department and we have agreed that it would be best if we closed the middle and high school tomorrow. So for tomorrow, December 12th, the middle and high school will be closed. Please note the elementary schools will be open.
While the secondary school campus is shut, we will be doing a deep clean and getting ready to welcome students back on Monday.
Doc Wood
Amesville Families: It's a busy December at Amesville Elementary, see the attached for fliers for important reminders.
Coolville Families, we can't wait to see you this week at our Concerts and Art Show! Click the link if you are unable to see the image! https://aptg.co/BkDCCy
Check out our Coolville School news for December! Click the link if you are unable to view the image! https://aptg.co/f4tzP3
Come eat soups, chilis, desserts at the Souper Bowl on Friday, December 12th before the Lady Lancer's Home game. This is a great way to support the Class of 2029, and make your dinner plan easy on a busy Friday night. All you can eat for $10. Tickets will be available at the door. See you then!
See the flyer below for more information. You can email Mr. Tabler, etabler@fhlancers.com, with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Happy Snowday Amesville Families! Please see the attached December Newsletter for updates on upcoming events.
December 2, 2025- Federal Hocking Local Schools are CLOSED.
High School Career Day was a hit! We would like to thank our presenters who so generously donated their time and efforts to help our students navigate their career paths. It was a full and active morning at the high school, and we are grateful. Thank you to: Sarah Keirns (Vet Tech), Mike Hart/Staci Snedden (Rome Fire Dept), Will Tevis (AirClaws), Jayson White (Athens Sheriff's Dept), Evan Wilkof (OUPD), Jay Hadley (Kokosing Solar), Douglas Bowie (OU GridLab), Rebecca Mayle (OhioHealth Nurse), Teddi Casto (OhioHealth Radiation Therapy), Heather Rockhold (OhioHealth Radiology), Jesse Branner Hittle (Attorney), Kurt Montle, Joe Dishong, Seth Thomas (TAM Construction), Shantanu Pagare (Vitruvian), Adrian Hartman (Rocky Brands), Douglass Green (Military), Fischer Wallace (Photography), Stephanie Hunter (City Planning), Nate Miller and Adam Riley (Airline Pilots), and Jill Flowers (Dietician and Nutrition).
Coolville Elementary congratulates Penelope for being a Lancer Leader! Penelope was recognized for her dedication to hard work and commitment to daily learning! We are so proud of your extraordinary effort. Keep up the great work!
Good morning, Coolville Students and Families!
Please remember to stop by and pick up your Pepperoni Rollers orders this morning until 10:30! Pick-up will take place at the side door near the playground. Once students pick up their orders, they’ll be delivering them to all the friends and family who placed an order. We appreciate your support more than you know, and we hope everyone enjoys their tasty treats!
Hour of Code! Join the global Hour of Code event with hands-on coding fun for all ages! See flyer attached for more information.
Amesville Elementary PTO is participating in a Chipotle fundraiser this Tuesday November 18th form 4-8pm. Please see the attached flier for more information.
Yesterday, our Coolville Elementary community came together to honor and celebrate our veterans. Student-led songs, a flag dedication, and heartfelt recognition made this year’s Veterans Day Program a special tribute. We are grateful to all who joined us and wish every veteran a very Happy Veterans Day! We sincerely thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice.❤️🤍💙
Click the link to view a recap of the event: https://aptg.co/Fz6tbs
Click the link to view a recap of the event: https://aptg.co/Fz6tbs
Our high school journalism class enjoyed presenters from OU Scripps College and The Center for International Studies when they visited today to discuss media literacy and the influence of AI. They stressed the the prevalence of misinformation, disinformation, fake news and also offered guidance about how to check the credibility of sources.
The FH students are pictured with their teacher, Renee Ripple, as well as the following OU faculty and graduate students:
Dr. Cat Cutcher, Meigs County, OH, Associate Director of the Center for International Studies
Benjamin Tetteh, Ghana, Journalism
Jamila Iqbal, from Afghanistan
Zain Itrat, from Pakistan
Nadiah Abidin, from Indonesia
Ann Natiom, from Kenya
Anna Hanes, from the U.S.
Saa Michel Tolno, Guinea
The FH students are pictured with their teacher, Renee Ripple, as well as the following OU faculty and graduate students:
Dr. Cat Cutcher, Meigs County, OH, Associate Director of the Center for International Studies
Benjamin Tetteh, Ghana, Journalism
Jamila Iqbal, from Afghanistan
Zain Itrat, from Pakistan
Nadiah Abidin, from Indonesia
Ann Natiom, from Kenya
Anna Hanes, from the U.S.
Saa Michel Tolno, Guinea
Good Afternoon, Coolville Families,
This is a reminder that our second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tonight from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Our Book Fair will once again be open during this time, so you are welcome to shop for your child or browse together! We look forward to talking with you about your child's progress. See you tonight!
This is a reminder that our second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tonight from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Our Book Fair will once again be open during this time, so you are welcome to shop for your child or browse together! We look forward to talking with you about your child's progress. See you tonight!
Check out our Coolville School news for November! Click the link if you are unable to view the image! https://aptg.co/x3gqHB
Good Afternoon, Coolville Families,
This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tonight from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Our Book Fair will also be open during this time, so you are welcome to shop for your child or browse together! We look forward to discussing your child's progress with you. See you tonight!
This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tonight from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Our Book Fair will also be open during this time, so you are welcome to shop for your child or browse together! We look forward to discussing your child's progress with you. See you tonight!
Cell Phone Policy Informational Meetings
Due to a change in the Ohio Revised Code, beginning January 1, 2026 there will be a new district wide policy prohibiting student use of cell phones and other personal electronics in all Federal Hocking Schools during the school day. We want to share information about this policy, hear your questions, and also discuss some of the challenges social media presents to the mental health of our children. Please join Dr. Wood and district administrators at one of three scheduled information sessions including:
Federal Hocking Middle/High School, Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
Amesville Elementary School, Monday, November 17, at 4:15 p.m.
Coolville Elementary School, Tuesday, November 18, at 4:15 p.m.
Due to a change in the Ohio Revised Code, beginning January 1, 2026 there will be a new district wide policy prohibiting student use of cell phones and other personal electronics in all Federal Hocking Schools during the school day. We want to share information about this policy, hear your questions, and also discuss some of the challenges social media presents to the mental health of our children. Please join Dr. Wood and district administrators at one of three scheduled information sessions including:
Federal Hocking Middle/High School, Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
Amesville Elementary School, Monday, November 17, at 4:15 p.m.
Coolville Elementary School, Tuesday, November 18, at 4:15 p.m.
