Tecumseh Local Schools

Welcome to our district! We’re excited to have you join our school community. To register a new student, parents or guardians will use our FinalForms portal for a streamlined registration process. To get started, visit the portal through the icon on our district’s main webpage or by using the provided link. Once there, follow these steps:

1. Locate and click the PARENT Icon.

2. Select NEW ACCOUNT.

3. Enter your name (parent/guardian), date of birth, and a valid email address.

4. Check your email for an ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

5. Open the email and click CONFIRM ACCOUNT.

6. Create your new FinalForms password.

7. Click REGISTER STUDENT to begin entering your child's information.

This process ensures we have all the necessary details to provide a smooth start for your student. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact our district office for assistance.

School Hours and Entry Information

Tecumseh High School:

• Students may enter the building starting at 7:30 AM.

• The school day begins at 7:45 AM and concludes at 2:45 PM.

• First period starts promptly at 7:45 AM. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their first-period class by this time.

Tecumseh Middle School:

• Students may enter the building starting at 7:30 AM.

• The school day begins at 7:50 AM and ends at 2:45 PM.

• The tardy bell rings, and first period begins at 7:50 AM.

Elementary Schools:

• Latchkey services open at 6:30 AM at Donnelsville Elementary and Park Layne Elementary.

• Students eating breakfast at school may enter the building at 8:45 AM.

• Students not eating breakfast may enter at 8:55 AM.

• The school day begins at 9:10 AM and ends at 3:45 PM.

• Walkers and car riders using shuttle buses to Donnelsville, New Carlisle, and Park Layne Elementary should arrive at their home school by 8:30 AM.

Device Repair and Loaner Procedures

For High School and Middle School Students:
Please bring the device to the library for an evaluation. If necessary, a loaner device will be issued during the repair process.

For New Carlisle and Donnelsville Elementary Students:
Notify the classroom teacher for an initial evaluation. If a repair is needed, bring the device to the front office, where a loaner device will be provided.

Repair and Fee Information:

• Parents will be notified of all repairs via email.

• The first repair each school year is free of charge.

• Any additional repairs will incur a fee of $25 per repair.

For detailed coverage information, please refer to the TLS Chromebook Agreement.

Ensuring clear communication about your child's attendance is important to us. If your child will be absent from school, please notify us as soon as possible. Parents and guardians can report absences using the Education Connection platform (937-845-4483) or by calling the main office of your child’s school directly. When reporting an absence, please provide your child’s name, grade, the date(s) of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Timely notification helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures the safety of all students.

Communication is top priority for Tecumseh Local Schools. To ensure our students, staff, and families stay up to date with everything happening at Tecumseh Local, we use a communication system called ParentSquare. This system allows better communication between the district to families and will allow parents to communicate easier with teachers and administrators.

NOTE: you MUST have a valid email address and phone number in FinalForms to access this tool!

Requests for students to ride a bus other than their regularly assigned route after school are generally not approved, as we do not change bus assignments. Parents and guardians are encouraged to have a backup plan in place for any last-minute issues or family emergencies.

Students who utilize bus transportation are required to ride to their assigned address every day. In the event of an emergency, parents may choose to pick their child up directly from school. Additionally, Latchkey services are available for students in grades K-8 as an alternative solution.

For questions or assistance, please contact the school office.