Plain Local Parent Advisory Committee - PAC

Bundle up out there ❄️🥶

Plain Local Schools buildings are remaining closed for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to frigid temperatures. Central Office will be open from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

We are taking conditions day by day. Please check ParentSquare for updates on sports and after-school activities.
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Tonight, many of our community members gathered to learn about an opportunity to help shape our Plain Future! Be sure to complete your Facility Master Plan survey today.

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📣📣All call from Brent May:
**Key take away- State required cell phone policy change

Good evening, Plain Local families. This is Brent May, Superintendent. Welcome back, and here we go! We are getting ready for another exciting school year. I hope you've had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with family and friends. Our staff is back this week, and I can tell you they're ready to go.

The start of the year can be a busy time, and I want to thank you in advance for your patience and grace as we navigate those first few days. We'll begin with our transition day for grades five, seven, and nine on August 20th, and welcome all students on August 21st with our littlest eagles in pre-K and kindergarten, starting on August 27th and 28th.

The reason for my call is that this year, all Ohio schools, including Plain Local, must follow the new state law regarding cell phones in school buildings. This year, students are required to have their cell phones on silent and stored away during instructional time. Again, students are not permitted to have their cell phones out during instructional time. They need to be on silent and put away. Students will be permitted to have their phones during lunch, study hall and class change, and during afterschool events. We understand there may be exceptions for medical needs or emergencies, and we'll work with families to make sure those situations are handled appropriately.

I wanted to personally update you on this and encourage families to start this discussion with their children. We will work with your kids as we transition back to school. Again, this is a state requirement, and everyone must follow the policy. I am looking forward to another great year.

Can't wait to see the kids back. Have a great evening and Go Eagles!