Welcome to Southeast Middle School

Home of the Pirates

Grades 6-8

Colors:  Maroon and Gold

 

Main Office Phone:  330-654-1950 

Office hours:  7:30-2:30p

Car rider drop off begins at 7:15 a.m. at the cafeteria doors

Buses release students at 7:29 a.m.

Tardy bell at 7:36 a.m.

End of day 2:25 p.m.

 

Attendance Office Phone:  330-654-1955 

Student Attendance Times:

Tardy 7:37-9:07 a.m.

A.M. Absence 9:08-11:00 a.m.

Full day absence (in after or out before) 11:00 a.m.

P.M. Absence 11:00-12:55 p.m.

Early dismissal 12:55-2:25 p.m. 

 

*Students are encouraged to bring a note for tardies, absences, or early dismissals.  These notes are placed in the yellow bin outside of the office BEFORE the student reports to 1st period.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

Homework - All homework/assignments should be available to your child via Google Classroom, or other similar programs. For the safety of our students and staff, limitations have been put in place.  If your child needs "paper" assignments, please contact our building secretary to request that information.  A plastic tote/bin has been placed outside of the main office doors, where (when requested), a parent may pick up assignments or materials from the "HOMEWORK BOX" after 3p.

Clinic/Nurse - Our district has a nurse on staff.  However, our nurse is mainly at the elementary building, but can be called to the middle school for illnesses or emergencies.  If a student is ill or injured, he/she should report to their teacher, and with the teacher's permission, should report to the office.  The office staff will assess the situation and will either contact the nurse or have the student call home.

Updates/Directory Changes - If you have changed a phone number or email address, please contact the building secretary, Mrs. Witkosky ([email protected]), so that we can update that information in our system.  If you have moved within the district, you will need to complete a Bus/Address Change Form and include proof of residency (a homeowners or lease agreement).  If you have had a change in marital status, please be sure to send a copy of the court documents to school.

Cell phones - Students are permitted to bring their electronic devices to school.  They may be kept with the student throughout the day, however, they should be shut off and put away.  If an emergency arises, parents should contact the office to have a message/note relayed to your child.  Students may be granted permission to use their phone to call home, but may only do so in the office area.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to email our building secretary, Mrs. Witkosky ([email protected]). 

Below are various forms that are sent home throughout the year.  

Emergency Medical Authorization Form*

Acceptable Usage & Media Form* 

Chromebook Guidelines*

Below is a complete list of middle school staff email titles/addresses.

Mr. Craig Nettleton, Principal ([email protected])

Mr. Pat Youel, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director ([email protected])

Mrs. Amy Dotson, Guidance Counselor ([email protected])

Mrs. Melissa Witkosky, Administrative Assistant/Student Council ([email protected])

Mrs. Kelly Doty, Media Center ESP ([email protected]) 

Mrs. Amanda Kehres, Attendance ([email protected])

Mr. Danny Ahrens, 6th Math ([email protected])

Mrs. Stacy Bryant, Intervention Specialist ([email protected])

Mr. Dean Dunlavy, 6th Science/Girls Basketball ([email protected])  

Mrs. Hannah Embacher, 6th ELA ([email protected])   

Mrs. Christine Hensperger, 6th ELA ([email protected])  

Mr. Mitchell Ray, 6th Social Studies ([email protected]) 

Mrs. Kelly Canfield, 7th ELA ([email protected]) 

Mr. Scott Garrett, 7th History/Football & Boys Basketball ([email protected])  

Mrs. Deb Pusin, 7th Math ([email protected])  

Mr. Rick Reynolds, 7th ELA/Football & Fishing Club ([email protected])

Mrs. Jessica Shaheen, Intervention Specialist ([email protected])  

Mrs. Marie Summerville, Intervention Specialist ([email protected])  

Mr. Bradley Vaughan, 7th Science & STEM/Science Club & Fishing Club ([email protected])  

Mr. Blake Collins, Intervention Specialist ([email protected])  

Mrs. Alaynna Cyders, 8th History ([email protected])  

Mr. Matt Dillon, 8th ELA ([email protected])  

Mrs. Kim Kelchner, Intervention Specialist ([email protected])  

Mrs. Kim Nelson, 8th Science ([email protected])  

Mrs. Laura Sheets, 8th ELA/PenOhio ([email protected])

Miss Alexis Swartz, 8th Math ([email protected])  

Miss Meredith Wooley, 6th-8th Math/Algebra ([email protected])

Mr. Michael Backo, Computer ([email protected])

Miss Ashley Bailey, Art/Art Club ([email protected])

Mr. Adam Ballog, Vocal Music/Drama ([email protected])

Mrs. Sarah Cup, Foreign Language ([email protected])  

Mr. Kyle Holler, Physical Education ([email protected])  

Mrs. Melanie Jackson, Instrumental Music ([email protected])  

Mr. Mike Stiles, Title I (Reading)/Football ([email protected])  

For security reasons, Parent Access passwords/registration keys are re-set each fall. 

 

If you have lost or misplaced your letter/registration key OR would like a copy for a second household, please feel free to e-mail a request to our secretary, Mrs. Witkosky ([email protected]). This request may take 2-3 business days to process.

Below are the links for the REMIND App.  These are set up by "Class of".  Therefore, once you log in, it will follow your child throughout their Middle School years.

 

8th Grade / Class of 2025 

 

7th   Grade / Class of 2026

 

6th Grade / Class of 2027

PVA / Pirate Virtual Academy*

**If your child is attending PVA, this code has been set up to keep you informed of picture days, yearbook sales, and much more, so that your child still can be a part of our middle school pirate family.  If you wish not to receive the grade level reminders, you can opt out at any time.

Due to COVID, and limiting guests in our building, parents with students in 6th through 8th grade are encouraged to contact the building secretary, Mrs. Witkosky at [email protected] or 330-654-1950 to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

To enroll a student, you must have the following information for the student:  Certified Birth Certificate (no copies, must be original), Social Security Card, two forms of Proof of Residency (purchase or rental agreement and a utility bill), Immunization Records, and Custody Papers (if applicable).  A copy of the student’s previous report card is helpful, but not required.  If your child receives special services, please bring a copy of the IEP/MFE.  All paperwork must be received before your child may attend school.

If you are living with someone in the district and your name is not on the lease, deed or title, you will need to complete a Residency Verification form to complete and have notarized (Residency Form Rent-Lease Resident, rev 082819.pdf). 

Additional information can be found on the district/building webpage, www.sepirates.org 

If you have any questions, please contact one of our Pirate Virtual Academy coordinators, Mrs. Dunn ([email protected]) or Mrs. Lindsay ([email protected]).

Our Middle School PVA teachers are:

ELA - Mr. Collins ([email protected])

Math - Mrs. McClure ([email protected])

Social Studies/History - Mrs. Embacher ([email protected])

Science - Mrs. Nelson ([email protected])

Elective - Mrs. Fishbeck ([email protected])

State testing will take place starting April 4th and continuing through May.  Mrs. Dotson will be sending out more information to PVA parents closer to the dates.  This information will include dates/times for your student to come in to the building to take their assessment.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Dotson ([email protected]).

Students in 7th grade and up need a physical signed by a physician before he/she can participate in any sport.  Physicals are good for one year from the date of the physical.  

 

Physical form, insurance release, emergency medical authorization forms:

*Both forms/packets need to be completed by your physician, parent, and student and returned to the coach for each activity.

The definition of interscholastic extracurricular activities is defined as a school sponsored activity involving more than one school district. The Board permits students in grades 7 and 8 to participate in interscholastic/extracurricular activities if they have at least a 1.5 GPA and pass a minimum of 5 classes (OHSAA guidelines).  Failure to comply with the grading period eligibility requirements will result in extracurricular interscholastic ineligibility for the succeeding grading period. 

For more information regarding athletics, feel free to contact our athletic department:

Mr. Pat Youel, Athletic Director ([email protected])

Mrs. Angel Osborne, AD Secretary ([email protected])