Student Handbook

IREAD3:
The purpose of the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment is to measure foundational reading standards through grade three. Based on the Indiana Academic Standards, IREAD-3 is a summative assessment that was developed in accordance with Public Law 109. Public Law 109 requires the evaluation of reading skills for students who are in grade three to ensure that all students can read proficiently before moving on to grade four. State law indicates that students who do not pass IREAD3 will be required to be retained in 3rd grade for the following year. For more information on the IREAD3 assessment, see the included Family Guidance Document.

ILEARN Checkpoints and Summative Assessment:
Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress is the ILEARN test. The ILEARN test is administered based on Indiana’s Academic Standards. For more details and standards information, visit IDOE Indiana Academic Standards Page or contact your child’s teacher. birAll 3rd - 6th-grade students will take 3 shorter assessments throughout the school year and 1 summative assessment at the end of the year. It is important that students get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast to be at their best for the test. Students will participate in the annual summative assessment in April/May. You can access details about the assessment for your child’s grade level in this ILEARN Family Guidance document.

ACCESS/WIDA:
As required by the No Child Left Behind Act, the annual ACCESS assessment is administered to all Limited English Proficient students in the State of Indiana. This assessment measures annual growth in the English language domains of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. The Access English proficiency Assessment is linked to Indiana’s K-12 English Language Proficiency Standards and given in January and February. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade are assessed using this state test. Parents can review their student’s assessment results on Skyward. Click on the Skyward link at www.wayne.k12.in.us

School Hours and Schedule For Bridgeport, Chapel Glen, Chapelwood, Garden City, Maplewood, North Wayne, Rhoades, Stout Field, and Westlake:
Monday School Schedule: 9:15 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday School Schedule: 7:15 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School Hours and Schedule for: McClelland and Robey
Monday School Schedule: 10:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday School Schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Every Monday, students report to school 2 hours later than normal. During these two hours on Monday mornings, our teachers are in intentional professional development and data meetings to plan and respond to student data.

Absences
If your child is absent, please notify the school first thing in the morning. If a parent does not notify the school, your child’s absence will be marked as unexcused. Attendance is crucial to students’ success in school. Please plan vacations during scheduled school breaks.

By state law, parents and school personnel must meet to develop a truancy prevention plan for any students with 5 days of unexcused absences. At 7 and 9 days of unexcused absences, families will receive contact from our district police officers. At 10 unexcused absences, school officials will notify the Department of Child Services and the Marion County Prosecutor that a student is habitually truant.

Birthdays: Each school building has the autonomy to choose how they celebrate birthdays. It is important to check your school’s policy to determine the best way to recognize birthday celebrations.

Snacks: The M.S.D. of Wayne Township follows the Board of Health recommendation that homemade treats may not be passed out at school. Only store-purchased treats may be provided.

Please check with the front office of your child’s school to find out their procedure for celebrations and snacks.

Breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost to ALL students as part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Students wishing to purchase any à la carte items must have money on account (elementary) or pay with cash.

Parents must still complete an Application each school year to determine if they qualify for assistance. This application determines the cost for approved fees based on the students' status.

The Child Nutrition Department also offers parents an online program to deposit money into their child’s school meal account. Please visit the online payment system. Menus are available in each school cafeteria and on the district website.

Charge Procedures
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) requires school food authorities to establish written administrative guidelines and procedures for charges. The M.S.D. of Wayne Township will adhere to the following fee procedure.

Prepayments:

• All elementary purchases are to be prepaid before meal service begins. Money can be turned in at the classroom, and the money is sent to the building's child nutrition manager to be deposited into the student’s account.
• Parents can also set up an online payment account at www.schoolpay.com

Charges:
Any student or adult wishing to purchase à la carte items (or adult meals) must have money on account or pay in cash.

• Students and adults may not charge any à la carte items.
• If the Child Nutrition Manager suspects that a student is misusing this procedure, the parent/guardian will be contacted.
• Parents/guardians will be notified by letter and/or email of all unpaid charges.
• Parents/guardians of students who graduate or withdraw from the district and have money remaining in the meal account must contact the Child Nutrition Office to (1) request a refund, (2) transfer the account balance to another student’s account, or (3) donate to the Child Nutrition Department to pay off unpaid student balances. Funds remaining in a cafeteria account after three years of inactivity will automatically be donated to the Child Nutrition Department to help other students.

For assistance and/or questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Office at 317-988-7950.

In the M.S.D. of Wayne Township, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, secure, and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, and/or nationality. We aim to intervene and resolve conflicts, so they do not evolve into bullying. Bullying is prohibited by M.S.D. of Wayne Township and Indiana Code 20-33-8-0.2. Students who commit any acts of bullying are subject to discipline including but not limited to suspension, expulsion, arrest, and/or prosecution.

Definition of Bullying: Bullying is overt, unwanted, repeated acts or gestures, including verbal or written communication or images transmitted in any manner, physical acts committed, aggression, or any other behaviors that are committed by a student or group of students against another student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the other targeted student and create for the targeted student an objectively hostile school environment that:
(1) Places the targeted student in reasonable fear of harm
(2) has a substantially detrimental effect on the targeted students’ physical or mental health
(3) has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's academic performance or
(4) has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's ability to participate or benefit from the services, activities, and privileges provided by the school.

1. Bullying can happen when a student is:
a. On school grounds immediately before or during school hours, immediately after school hours, or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group (including summer school);
b. Off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event;
c. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or
d. Using property or equipment provided by the school.
2. Parents or students who suspect that repeated acts of bullying are taking place should report the matter to the classroom teacher, parent liaison, assistant principal, or school principal. School personnel will investigate all reports of bullying.
3. Counseling, corrective discipline, and/or referral to other supports may be used to change the behavior of the perpetrator. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a positive climate, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation. Parents will be notified consistent with Indiana law.
4. Educational outreach and training will be provided to the school community concerning the identification, prevention, and intervention of bullying.
5. This policy may be applied, regardless of the physical location in which the bullying behavior occurred, whenever the individual committing the bullying behavior and any of the intended targets of the bullying behavior are students attending school within M.S.D. of Wayne and disciplinary action is reasonably necessary to avoid substantial interference with school discipline or prevent an unreasonable threat to the rights of others to a safe and peaceful learning environment. M.S.D of Wayne prohibits bullying through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through any computer, computer system or computer network.

It may become necessary to close school due to inclement weather or emergencies. Instruction is offered and schools are kept open as long as a learning environment can be maintained. Should it become necessary to close school for any reason, please note:

M.S.D. of Wayne Township Website, Radio Stations and TV

• Announcements will be posted on the M.S.D. of Wayne website, X, and local radio and television stations.
• Announcements will state the reasons for the school closing. If the closing results in an evacuation, the announcement would state where the children have been taken and what parents should do.
• Parent Square is utilized to communicate these closings. Please keep your information up to date in Skyward and ensure your ParentSquare account is set up.
• Please watch for WAYNE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS. Some stations may also list us as M.S.D. OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP. Please note: We are not part of IPS or Wayne County Schools. The two-hour delayed schedule leaves dismissal times unchanged, and starting times for all elementary schools are as follows:
  • Bridgeport, Chapel Glen, Chapelwood, Garden City, Maplewood, North Wayne, Rhoades, Stout Field, and Westlake will begin at 9:15 a.m.
  • McClelland and Robey will begin at 10:15 a.m.

Schools have established a daily routine for student storage of cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, smart glasses, and other personal electronic devices. While we understand that students may need access to their devices to communicate with parents after the school day ends, having access to these devices during the school day serves as a distraction to the positive and engaging learning environment we strive to cultivate in the M.S.D. of Wayne Township. Students have access to their Wayne Township-issued iPads and Chromebooks for their academic needs. For additional information, please see the M.S.D. of Wayne Township Wireless Communication Guidance.

Per Indiana state guidelines, children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years of age on or before August 1st. Parents/Guardians must be legal residents of the M.S.D. Wayne Township or be granted an Out of District School Transfer approval. For enrollment, please submit the following documents:

• Birth Certificate
• Current immunization records
• Two (2) proofs of residency
• Custody papers, if appropriate
• Valid picture ID for proof of legal guardianship

We understand that flexibility is key for busy families. Enroll in the way that works best for you.

• Online (Recommended): Complete the enrollment process quickly and securely through our online portal, available 24/7 at your convenience. Our streamlined digital process guides you through each step with clear instructions and helpful prompts.
  • https://www.wayne.k12.in.us/enroll/how-to-enroll
• In Person: Visit our Centralized Enrollment Center if you need assistance or have complex enrollment situations that require face-to-face support from our enrollment specialists.
• Location: 700 N. High School Road (in the same building as Wayne Township Fire Department Headquarters)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Phone: 317-988-7710
• Email: enrollment@wearewayne.org

Most families find our online enrollment process simple and efficient, allowing you to complete everything from home at your own pace. However, our enrollment specialists are always available for families who need additional support or have questions that require personalized attention.

Any changes, such as an address, phone number, or emergency contacts and numbers, should be reported to the school office right away.

Our elementary schools welcome and encourage visits by parents, guardians, and others, but in order for the educational program to continue undisturbed when visitors are present and to prevent the intrusion of disruptive persons into the schools, visitor controls are necessary. Disruptions to the educational environment will not be tolerated.

Visitors must register at the school office with Safe Visitor, and seek prior permission to see a student or employee, participate in an activity, or observe. All visits are subject to the approval of the Superintendent, building principal, or designee. Specifically, visitors are reminded:

• Visitors are to be silent observers and not create any kind of disturbance or distraction.
• Statements and actions of other students (or statements by an instructor to other children) are to be maintained in confidence.
• Instruction and services may not be recorded in any manner (audio, video, cell phone, use of Alexa, etc.) unless first receiving approval from the principal and instructor.

Persons seeking to provide professional services, including observations, are not permitted without the express consent of the superintendent, building principal, or designee.

All parents/guardians are expected to enroll their child(ren) in School Care.

• Use the following link: SchoolCare.
• Students must be 24 hours of fever, vomit and/or diarrhea free without medication before being able to return to school.
• Students may not carry medication on them unless there is a doctor’s note on file in the nurse’s clinic.
• If a parent/guardian wants the school nurse to administer medication at school, they must complete the following form: Authorization of Medication Form.

It is mandatory, according to state law any child enrolls in a school corporation, for the first time or any subsequent time, their families must show that the child has been immunized or that a current religious or medical exemption form is on file. Please keep your child’s immunization record up to date.

Minimum immunization requirements for all children enrolled in K-5

• 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine;
• 5 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DtaP), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP), or pediatric diphtheria tetanus vaccine (DT), or 4 doses are acceptable if the fourth dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday;
• 4 doses of either oral polio vaccine (OPV) or inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), and any combination, or three doses of all OPV or all IPV are acceptable if the third dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday;
• 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox). Physician documentation of disease history, including month and year, is proof of immunity for children entering preschool through 12th grade. A parent report of disease history is not acceptable.
• 2 measles, mumps, and rubella;
• 2 Hepatitis A; The minimum interval between first and second dose is six calendar months. Two doses are required for all grade levels

Minimum Immunization Requirements for all children enrolled in Grade 6:

• 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine;
• 5 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DtaP), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP), or pediatric diphtheria tetanus vaccine (DT), or 4 doses are acceptable if the fourth dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday;
• 4 doses of either oral polio vaccine (OPV) or inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), and any combination, or three doses of all OPV or all IPV are acceptable if the third dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday;
• 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox). Physician documentation of disease history, including month and year, is proof of immunity for children entering preschool through 12th grade. A parent report of disease history is not acceptable.
• 2 doses of MMR
• 2 Hepatitis A; The minimum interval between first and second dose is six calendar months. Two doses are required for all grade levels
• 1 dose of MCV4 (Meningococcal)
• 1 dose of Tdap

*Failure to provide these immunizations may lead to the exclusion of your child from school.

Indiana Immunization School Requirements: DOE: Immunizations - IN.gov
Religious Exemption Form: Religious Exempt Form
Medical Exemption Form, Medical provider must fill out and sign: Medical Exemption Form
Indiana Immunization Coalition-Vaccine Clinics: https://vaccinateindiana.org/

Classrooms and grade levels often take field trips as part of the curriculum. No child will be able to go without a signed parent permission slip on file. Teachers may ask parents to chaperone field trips which includes riding and supervising students on the bus unless otherwise indicated by the teacher or principal. In the event that we need a chaperone on a trip, adults will need to complete the M.S.D. of Wayne background check in advance to chaperone. Please be aware that younger siblings may not accompany the parent on the trip. School board policies and school procedures will be followed by students, parents, chaperones, and teachers on all field trips. Please send cash for field trips or pay through SchoolPay if a digital option is offered.

Fire, tornado, and lockdown drills are necessary for the safety of the students, staff, and faculty. Everyone should know the specific directions for reaching a point of safety from those areas of the school building in which he/she may be. Specific information is posted in each area. Order, safety, and speed are essential during these drills.

• Fire Drills: All students and faculty exit the school quickly and safely. Fire drills are conducted every month of the year.
• Tornado Drills: All students and faculty move to a ground-floor interior room or hallway. Tornado drills are practiced once each semester.
• Lockdown Drills: Lockdown drills are practiced once each semester.

Homework is a necessary part of each student’s educational program. Students may be expected to spend some time on homework in addition to scheduled class instruction to achieve proficient work. Homework reinforces skills taught in the classroom, increases the student’s success on achievement tests, gives practice in developing good work habits, offers opportunities for students to learn to budget their time wisely, and provides opportunities for parent involvement and responsibility. It is the child’s responsibility to ask for all assignments he/she might have missed due to his/her absence from school. Work missed due to an excused absence must be made up within a reasonable amount of time.

When sending money to school for any reason, put it in an envelope with your child’s name, room number, amount of money, and purpose of money written on the outside of the envelope. Students are discouraged from bringing money to school. Teachers will send home information to parents if students need to bring in money for special occasions. The M.S.D. of Wayne Township is not responsible for lost or stolen student money. Students are not permitted to sell items to each other during school.

Good communication between home and school is vital to a successful school experience for each child. To communicate vital information to caregivers, our district uses ParentSquare as a communication tool. ParentSquare translates into 190 languages, supporting all of our learners. Each teacher has a telephone, voicemail, Parent Square and email. Please make sure you have an updated email in Skyward, so that you are informed of school-specific activities and announcements. For information about managing your account, visit ParentSquare.

The M.S.D. of Wayne Township sets a goal each school year to confer with 100% of our caregivers during the October Family/Teacher/Student Conferences. When conferences are scheduled, it is important to keep your conference time and participate in the discussion with your child and his/her teacher.

If the need arises for you to confer with your child’s teacher, please feel free to contact him/her. You can call or send a note with your child for your specific request. Please include suggestions for convenient times for you. This will assist the teacher in establishing a mutually acceptable time for both of you. Remember that teachers cannot always make calls during the day until children are dismissed. The teacher will respond to your request in most cases within 24 hours or as soon as possible.

All parent liaisons serve as a connection between families, the school, and the community. This role supports positive communication and strong partnerships between home and school. The Parent Liaison is available to assist families by answering school-related questions, helping navigate school procedures, and connecting parents and guardians with school and community resources. The Parent Liaison may also support student attendance, engagement, and overall success by helping address concerns that may impact learning. Families are encouraged to reach out to the Parent Liaison whenever support or guidance is needed. Our goal is to ensure all families feel informed, welcomed, and supported within our school community.

All parents of students in Wayne Township are members of their child(ren)’s Parent Teacher Organization at their respective school. The mission of this organization is to provide support so students can be successful in school. The PTO meets throughout the year, and the notification of meetings will be sent home via ParentSquare. Effective school research indicates that the more adults involved in the educational process, the higher the achievement of students. Adult volunteers can assist in various ways, including posting student work, helping with bulletin boards, assisting with clerical duties, and assisting students. Any assistance is welcome and appreciated! Contact the school office or classroom teacher to volunteer. All volunteers must complete the M.S.D. of Wayne background check.

Recess is an important part of the school day and provides students with an opportunity for physical activity, social interaction, and fresh air. Students participate in outdoor recess daily, weather permitting. Our goal is to provide students with time to move, play, and recharge during the school day. At least two staff members supervise students during recess to ensure safety at all times. In cases of inclement weather, recess will be held indoors and supervised by staff.

Report Cards will be issued to students at the close of each nine-week grading period. These report cards contain both academic and citizenship grades. Attendance will be reported on the report card. The cover sheet must be signed by the parent and returned to the classroom teacher.

Academic Achievement (Grades)

100% = A+ (Exemplary)
93-99 % = A
90-92 % = A-
87-89 % = B+ (Proficient)
83-86 % = B
80-82 % = B-
77-79 % = C+ (Progressing)
73-76 % = C
70-72 % = C-
65-69 % = D
64% and below = F (Not yet meeting Standard)

• Students in Grades 1-6 who receive all A’s will be on the “A” Honor Roll.
• Students with A’s and B’s will be on the “B” Honor Roll.  
• All grades will count toward Honor Roll.  Please note special class grades are given only at semester.

Our elementary schools are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all students. We believe that strong, positive relationships are foundational to an effective learning environment. In alignment with this, we intentionally recognize and celebrate positive student behavior including a positive behavior system designed to encourage and reinforce behaviors that support students’ success.

A four-level discipline system is utilized to guide appropriate student behavior management.

Level 1: At Level 1, student behavior is addressed through the classroom behavior management plan. Teachers are expected to communicate with caregivers if Level 1 behaviors persist. Strategies for addressing behavior at this level may include, but are not limited to, time-out, student–teacher conferences, loss of recess or other privileges, communication with caregivers, a reduction in the student’s citizenship grade, and/or other appropriate classroom-based interventions.
Level 2: At Level 2, students will serve a 15–20 minute time-out in another teacher’s classroom, and a Level 2 referral form will be sent home. During this time, the student is expected to reflect on the behavior and consider appropriate alternative choices. Teachers may also contact caregivers to inform them of the Level 2 behavior, as deemed appropriate.
Level 3: At Level 3, the student will be referred to talk to a case manager about their behavior. A case manager can be another teacher, a counselor, or an administrator. Once the case manager has spoken with the student they will attempt to contact the student’s caregivers via notice home, a phone call, or email.
Level 4/Bus Referral: At Level 4 or bus referral, student behavior results in an office referral to school administration. Consequences for behaviors are determined at the administrator’s discretion and may include a conference, detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, bus suspension, or a recommendation for expulsion. Caregivers will be contacted and notified when students receive Level 3, Level 4, or a bus referral. If direct contact is not possible, written notification will be provided.

Families are encouraged to review the M.S.D. of Wayne Township Student Code of Conduct. Schools will not tolerate behaviors that disrupt the learning environment or compromise the safety and well-being of students or staff, including fighting, bullying, harassment, hazing, intimidation, disrespect toward others, obscene gestures or language, or destruction of school property. This includes behavior that causes or poses a risk of injury to a student or others, as well as actions intended to provoke or incite conflict.

M.S.D. of Wayne Township abides by all local, state, and national laws regarding discipline and due process. Harassing, bullying, threatening, hazing, or intimidating behavior that interferes with a student’s ability to learn or benefit from school activities—after such behavior has been clearly identified as unwelcome—will not be permitted. Students who interfere with the learning process will be addressed in a manner that ensures instruction may continue for others. Student discipline is a shared responsibility between the school and home, and caregiver support for positive behavior and discipline is essential to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and productive learning environment.

The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township is committed to providing an environment that is the most beneficial for student’s safety and learning. A broad-based committee of parents, teachers, and administrators developed the following guidelines to reflect the Wayne Township Community Values. These guidelines are consistent with the Student Conduct Rules for the MSD of Wayne Township.

No article of clothing or tattoo may contain language or graphic representations depicting the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, showing gang affiliation, or encouraging gang activity, violence, or sexual activity. These guidelines are provided to assist students and their families in recognizing what is acceptable in the Wayne Township schools. Please contact your student’s Principal for further clarification and requests for special circumstance exemptions.

Shirts / Tops
All shirts or tops must “cover” the underarm, chest, shoulders (no spaghetti straps), stomach, and back.

Pants, Skirts, Shorts
All articles of clothing on the lower torso must rest naturally at the top of the hip to ensure that undergarments are not visible in the standing or sitting position. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh/fingertip in length when a student’s arms are comfortably at his/her side. Clothing which is primarily constructed of spandex, spandex type, or other excessively tight material is not permitted as an outer garment unless it is covered by acceptable clothing at the mid-thigh/fingertip length. Pajamas are not permitted. Any holes in the clothing above fingertip length must be covered with tape or other materials.

Shoes
Footwear must be worn in school at all times. House shoes and house slippers are not permitted. At the elementary level, shoes should be appropriate for recess, and student safety should be a consideration. Excessively loose shoes or shoes that pose a tripping hazard should be avoided.

Jackets / Coats
Jackets are permitted to be worn in the school during the instructional day. Heavy coats designed for frigid temperatures and/or excessively large coats are not permitted.

Headwear and Glasses
Sunglasses shall not be worn in the buildings. Head coverings will not be permitted during the school day. Students may appropriately use articles (barrettes, bandanas, headbands, scarves) designed to pull or hold hair.

Hair / Facial Jewelry
Student’s hair, jewelry, or other accessories should not interfere with the educational environment of the school or safety of each student.

Book bags / Backpacks
Book bags and backpacks are permitted in school. Excessively large bags and bags with rollers may be restricted during the school day.

Undergarments / See-Through Materials
Undergarments are not to be visible at any time. Outer garments are to be worn in a manner that will cover up all undergarments. See-through materials do not constitute “cover.”

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of prohibited items. Clothing, accessories, and other items deemed disruptive, offensive, or contrary to the school’s mission by the school administration may be prohibited.

Our school dress code is designed to be inclusive and does not restrict religious attire. Students may wear religious items, including hijabs, as an expression of their faith.

Car Riders & Walkers: Please, follow the car rider and walker procedures shared at the beginning of the school year and provided to new students upon enrollment. These procedures outline school-specific guidelines, including designated arrival and dismissal areas, to ensure student safety and an efficient process for all families.
Bus Riders: Here Comes the Bus is an easy-to-use website and mobile device app that enables parents and caregivers to view the real-time location of their child’s school bus on a computer, tablet or smartphone. With full access, email alerts and push notifications help parents send their students to the bus stop at just the right time. All kindergarten students will need to have an adult listed on their enrollment form at the stop.
This application can be viewed on any smartphone (Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, BlackBerry, etc.). Visit herecomesthebus.com and enter the student’s ID and the M.S.D. of Wayne Township school code of 75632.

SafeVisitor™ software is used in each building to provide a safe environment. Please make sure you have your I.D. ready to scan upon arrival. All visitors are asked to enter through the front door and report to the office. School safety (and safety in any public space) is often at the forefront of our minds as parents, educators, and citizens. As we strive to make our schools the safest places we can for our students, staff, and families, the following procedures and protocols have been implemented in all elementary schools:

• Parents who walk their child into school should remain in the front entryway and say their good-byes with their child at that location.
• Parents who need to communicate with a teacher should use ParentSquare, call, or email the teacher to set up an appointment. We know conversations with parents and teachers are most productive when both adults can devote their full attention to the topic, and we want teachers to use every minute of the day to teach our students.
• If parents need to speak with their child during the school day, we will be happy to call your child to the office and find a private location for you to converse.
• All visitors who need to enter the school (HOSTS, regular school volunteers, having lunch with your child, field trip chaperones, meeting with a teacher, etc.) will need to have a government-issued ID out and ready to be checked. The ID will be scanned, and a badge will be printed for you. When leaving school, you will drop the badge back off at the office so you can be checked out. Scanning visitors in and out not only allows us to check the National Sex Offender registry, but we are also able to keep an accurate account of who is in our school at all times.
• When visiting our school for lunch, please remember that fast food and soft drinks are discouraged and not allowed in the cafeteria. There will be a separate seating arrangement for you to enjoy lunch with YOUR child. Due to space and student privacy needs, students may not invite friends to join them when they eat with their family. At the conclusion of lunch, adults should return to the office to turn in their visitor badge and be checked out of the building. Adults should not attend recess with students or walk with them back to their classroom.

• 2026-27 Calendar
• Websites for Elementary Schools in the M.S.D. of Wayne Township
• M.S.D. of Wayne Township Student Code of Conduct and Annual Notices
• Skyward Information

When a student withdraws from school, families must notify the front office of their child’s school of the effective date of withdrawal and the name of the school to which the student will be transferring.

M.S.D. of Wayne Township partners with the YMCA to provide before- and after-school care programs. Additional information regarding these services (specific to each school) is available at: https://www.wayne.k12.in.us/parentsstudents/before-and-after-care-programs. The website includes links to each elementary school and specific site phone numbers. Families are encouraged to contact their child’s elementary school for specific details and school-based information not found on the website.