The Valley's official school cancellation web page is located here: 

http://www.myvalleyweather.com/schoolclosings

Home of the Braves

2011-2012 Student Calendar* (pdf)

2011-2012 Free/Reduced Lunch Application* (pdf) - a

  Free and Reduced Lunch applications are accepted any time during the school year.

     *To view these documents, you will need to download Adobe Acrobat's Free Reader 

      software)   www.adobe.com

2012-2013 Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration

                    Dates: March 6-7-8, 2012

                    Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

At the time of registration, parents/guardians will need to present the following: 

birth certificate, immunization records, social security card, custody papers if applicable and proof of residency (copy of rent/lease or mortgage, current utility bill w/address)

School Fees    School Year 2011-2012

All school/class fees will be waived for students who sign-up and qualify for a free or reduced price lunch/breakfast. 

Our Mission

The Joseph Badger Local School District will provide academic excellence to all students through an effective and challenging learning environment that encourages students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

The new Joseph Badger School opened September 5, 2006 with the first day of classes for students.  Badger Elementary, Middle and High School form a 175,000 square foot state of the art K-12 facility that services the largest geographical school district in Trumbull County.  Students attending the Joseph Badger School, named after a circuit riding minister, Reverend Joseph Badger reside in Gustavus, Hartford, Kinsman, Orangeville or Vernon Township.  There is also a small population of open enrollment students attending from neighboring school districts.

Joseph Badger offers a diversified curriculum including all day every day kindergarten and college preparatory courses which  include four high school advanced placement (AP) classes.  Badger Middle School is one of the select schools in Ohio  to offer three grade eight classes earning high school credit; French, Algebra and Intro to Physics and Chemistry.

One hundred two dedicated staff members, sixty two certified and forty classified serve the students parents and community on a daily basis.  Joseph Badger offers a comprehensive co-curricular program coinciding with academic offerings and an interscholastic sports program which personifies team play, opponent respect and continued sportsmanship in all contests.

10 Ways to Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher 

1. Meet your child’s teachers early in the school year.  Don’t wait for a problem.

2. Ask teachers about their goals, rules, and limits, and how often you can expect   to hear from them.

3. Tell teachers about your child—special interests, likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, and

      any major changes in his/her life.

4. Get involved at school.  Volunteer in the classroom and for special events and field trips.

5. Make sure the school knows your schedule and how to reach you.

6. Let teachers know the good things your child says about them.

7. Ask questions when you have concerns and stay informed about what’s going on at school.

8. When requesting a meeting, state your general topic so the teacher can prepare.

9. Avoid automatically taking sides, whether the teacher’s or your child’s.  Try to stay objective and state

      your observations only.

10.  Stay calm - never accuse or attack.  Share what you would like to see happen.  Be specific and ask for details. 

Remember—Your child learns by watching you.  Demonstrate good negotiation skills.

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