Although our district’s overall rating has remained unchanged as “Effective,” there is a lot more to the story!  Actually, the 2008-2009 Report Card reflects the highest achievement for TVLS since the inception of the state achievement tests! 

Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools held the 3rd annual “Back to School” Fair on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 on the front lawn at TVHS.  The event was sponsored by the local Community Business Association of Northern Tuscarawas County, and gave parents and youngsters the opportunity to obtain school information for the new academic year. Approximately 20 community service agencies supported this event and distribued information on their services, including Avon, Big Brothers, Bolivar & Zoar Fire Departments, Bolivar Giant Eagle, Bolivar McDonald’s, R U Stylin’, Scott Enterprises, Tuscarawas County Bookmobile, Tuscarawas County Even Start,  Tuscarawas County Girl Scouts,  Tuscarawas County Health Department, Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services,  Tuscarawas County Safe Kids, Tuscarawas Valley School District faculty and organizations – Superintendent Mark Murphy, TV Nurse Fran Mester, Bolivar-Mineral City PTA/PTO, TV PATHS – Wal Mart, YMCA and Zoar Air Design & Embroidery. All kindergarten students received personalized TV backpacks.  Those kindergarten students unable to attend will receive their TV backpack on the first day of school.  Free school supplies, prizes and healthy snacks were also distributed.  There were a number of activities for the children including a tour of the “Big Yellow School Bus”and bicycle helmet safety.  R U Stylin’ provided free haircuts.  Bolivar McDonald’s and characters presented an interactive school show incorporating the importance of exercise, good health and eating habits, and there was a “Meet the Firemen” presentation by the Zoar and Bolivar Fire Departments.  Click here to see pictures from the event!

The teachers and staff of Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools wish to welcome all returning and new students to the 2009-2010 school year!  Numerous preparations have been made to ensure a successful start for our students, and we trust the following information will be helpful in preparing for the opening of school. Click here to access the 2009-2010 Back to School report. The report contains information about bussing, building schedules, kindergarten registration, important events, grading periods, parent-teacher conference dates, delay days, lunch prices, and much more. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the report. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can get it here for free.