Federal Hocking Local Schools

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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.

This weekend, our talented Amesville choir students—under the direction of Mr. W—had an incredible opportunity to perform at Ohio University alongside ANY COLOUR, celebrating the music of Pink Floyd!

It was an unforgettable experience filled with amazing music, energy, and memories that our students will cherish for years to come. Thank you Mr. W!

Way to go, Amesville Choir! We are so proud of you!

Amesville Families: Please see the attached November Newsletter.

Please see the following for updated Amesville Market Food Pantry dates for November and December.

It's Scholastic Book Fair time at Coolville Elementary! The book fair will be open during school hours on 11/3, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7, and evening hours (4:00-7:00 pm) during parent/teacher conferences on 11/3 and 11/6. Every purchase benefits the students and Coolville Elementary PTO. Check out our website to get your e-wallet set up now! [https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/coolvilleelementaryschool]