Back-to-School Guide for 2025–2026 🎓💻
A Community of Learners.
The momentum from last year continues to shape the year ahead at Chippewa. With strong student achievement, a 5-Star district rating, and a culture fueled by student voice and staff dedication, our school community is more united than ever. Classrooms are places of ownership and growth, and every student is empowered to lead, learn, and belong. Chippewa isn’t just a school—it’s a community of learners.

🗓️ Key Dates and Information
- August 4 – Fall Athletics Pre-Season Meeting @ 6:00 PM
For all student-athletes and families. Join us in the Serpentini Fieldhouse for this essential kickoff to the fall sports season. - August 14 – Open House | 6:00–8:00 PM
Meet your teachers, walk your schedule, and make sure you’re ready for day one. - August 19 – First Day of School
Doors open at 7:00 AM. First period starts at 7:27 AM—and so does the momentum.
Attention Chippewa families!
- All incoming 7th graders are required to have a Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine before the first day of school.
- All incoming 12th graders must have their second Meningococcal vaccine prior to the start of school.
- Please reach out to the Wayne County Health Department at 330-264-9590 with any questions.
💳 Jr./Sr. High School Fees for 2025-2026
All fees must be paid before participation in school activities such as athletics, plays, field trips, dances, and prom. Seniors must pay all fees in full before graduation.
This year’s fees are due by September 5, 2025.
- 7th Grade: $50.00
- 8th Grade: $50.00
- 9th Grade: $50.00
- 10th Grade: $50.00
- 11th Grade: $50.00 (unless attending the Career Center full-time)
- 12th Grade: $50.00 (unless attending the Career Center full-time)
- Graduation Fee (12th Grade): $25.00 (covers diplomas, diploma covers, senior breakfast, etc.)
All fees apply to students enrolled in the Chippewa Virtual Learning Academy.
Career Center Students
- 11th Grade: Pay full fees unless attending the Career Center full-time
- 12th Grade: Pay full fees unless attending the Career Center full-time
- Graduation Fee: Required for all seniors, including Career Center students
Elective Course Fees
Students enrolled in the following courses will be charged a $20.00 fee per class to help offset the cost of consumable materials:
- Intro to 2D/3D Art
- Fiber Art
- Ceramics & Stained Glass
- Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Art
- Advanced Ceramics & Stained Glass
- Makers Industrial
- Expressive Makers
- Advanced Makers
- Robotics I & II
AP (Advanced Placement) Courses
- A $97.00 AP testing fee will be added for each AP course a student is enrolled in.
🚗 Parking and 💻 Chromebook Fees
- Chromebook Fee (Grades 7–12): $10
- For students using a school-issued device
- Requires completion of the Chromebook Loan Agreement (linked below)
- All students who have paid can pick up their Chromebook at Open House or during their first period class on the first day of school.
- All students should fill out the Chromebook Loan Agreement below and pay the $10 (unless they have their own device)
- Standard Parking Permit (Grades 9-11 and Grade 12 non-painted): $10
- Requires completion of the Student Parking Permit Application (linked below)
- Senior Painted Parking Spot: $40
- These will be on a first-come, first serve basis based on payment
- Requires completion of the Student Parking Permit Application (linked below)
- Payment and form must be submitted by 2:30 PM on Monday, August 4
- After 2:30 PM, parking spots will be randomly assigned and communicated to students that evening
- After receiving their spot number, students should email their parking design to Mr. Hartman for approval
- Once approved, students may paint their designated spot
- Any senior who misses the 2:30 PM deadline will still receive a random spot after payment is submitted—but only after all on-time submissions are processed
💵 Payment Options:
- By Check or Cash:
- Make checks payable to Chippewa Jr./Sr. High School
- Submit payments directly to the school office
Please ensure all fees are paid on time to avoid restrictions on school activities or graduation delays.
FinalForms
FinalForms makes it easy for families to complete, update, and manage school-related forms all in one place. From registrations to waivers and health information, FinalForms streamlines the process to save time and ensure accuracy. With its user-friendly platform, keeping your student’s records up to date has never been simpler.
🛒 Supply Lists for 7th & 8th Grade
The official supply lists for incoming 7th and 8th graders are now available! This printable checklist makes shopping easy—and helps students stay organized from the start. Students should bring supplies by the first day of school unless otherwise instructed by teachers.
🧭 Meet Your School Counselors
Please welcome Becky Dickerhoof, our new School Counselor!
- Becky will be working with grades 7, 9, and 11
- April will be working with grades 8, 10, and 12
Important August Events for Seniors:
- August 6 @ 1:00 PM – College Application Workshop (Room 218)
- August 14 @ 6:30 PM – Senior Info Meeting for students and parents (during Open House)
📲 Stay Connected: School Counselor Remind App
High school students and parents: Sign up for your class-specific Remind app to receive updates and guidance throughout the year:
Seniors:
- Students: text
@chipp2026to 81010 - Parents: text
@chiprent26to 81010
Juniors:
- Students: text
@chipp2027to 81010 - Parents: text
@chiprent27to 81010
Sophomores:
- Students: text
@chipp2028to 81010 - Parents: text
@chiprent28to 81010
Freshmen:
- Students: text
@chipp2029to 81010 - Parents: text
@chiprent29to 81010
🗂️ Schedules
- Student schedules will be available on ProgressBook starting Monday, August 4.
- High School students received schedules in May and had time to request changes.
➤ At this point, no additional changes will be made. - Junior High schedules are new and will be available in ProgressBook and at Open House on August 14.
College Credit Plus (CCP) Students:
Make sure you’ve completed:
- Math placement testing
- Online orientation (Kent or Stark State)
If these are incomplete, your class registration will be removed. April is emailing students who still need to finish these steps.