Tuesday, July 31, 2012
On Aug. 1 and 2, students in all grade levels including those for the Fort Scott Preschool Center, will be able to enroll at Fort Scott Middle School in the commons area. Anyone unable to attend either of those days will need to go to their respective school office at a later date to enroll, according to information provided by the district office.
Times for enrollment will be:
* 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 1.
* 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 2.
In order to enroll children into kindergarten at Winfield Scott Elementary School, the child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31. Parents must bring a state-certified birth certificate, immunization record, health assessment and Social Security card. Children who attended kindergarten roundup will still need to enroll at FSMS.
All fees will need to be paid at the time of enrollment. Textbook fees will be $30 for all schools, plus a $15 activity fee for Fort Scott High School students. Books will be issued on the first day of school.
Certain courses at both FSMS and FSHS will require additional fees or the purchase of project materials. All FSMS students will attend a theatrical performance during the school year and the art fee for this activity is $10 and can be paid at enrollment.
FSMS technology students will also be assessed a $4 fee. New middle school students will need to purchase a gym uniform for $12.50 at J&W Sports Shop, 20 N. Main.
FSHS students interested in enrolling in photography courses will need to pay an additional $30 fee. Parking permits for students driving to school are $5. Students with previous permits can reuse them but must present them at enrollment. Students wishing to purchase a parking permit must have their restricted or driver’s license and license tag number with them. Freshman orientation for incoming freshman will be Monday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. in the FSHS auditorium.
The first day of school for the district is Tuesday, Aug. 21. The various schools will be open on Aug. 20 for students and parents to locate classrooms at the following times: Winfield Scott, 5- 6 p.m.; Eugene Ware, 5:30-7 p.m.; FSMS 6-7:30 p.m.; and FSHS, 6:30-8 p.m.
Representatives from each school will be available to process enrollment forms and information on both days.
Students who wish to participate in the district’s food service program should put money into their account at enrollment to be served on the first day of school.
Rates are as follows, but may be increased if federal support is reduced, according to information provided by the district office.
Kindergarten-fifth grade: Full price lunch $2.10; full price breakfast $1.45; reduced lunch 40 cents; reduced breakfast 30 cents.
Sixth-12th grade: Full price lunch, $2.25; full priced breakfast, $1.45; reduced lunch, 40 cents; reduced breakfast, 30 cents.
Adult: Full price lunch, $3.15; full price breakfast, $1.95.
Student and adult milk is 35 cents.
Student and adults main dish only: $1.85; and pastry $1.
Angelique McNaughton 