LES Paw Print - August 14, 2026

August

18 K University 5-6pm

18 4th and 5th Grade Success Night 6-6:30pm

18 LMS Meet the Teacher 7pm

19 LES School Picture Day

21 Popcorn Friday

24 Drop Off Dads

September

7 Labor Day - No School

16 Teacher PD Day - No School

Good morning,

Due to the flooding and continued rain over the past several days, FLCS will be utilizing an asynchronous eLearning Day today.

We understand that many of our elementary students, and possibly some of our middle school students, may not have access to a Chromebook at home today. Teachers will be posting assignments and learning activities through ParentSquare, and some grade levels will also be using Google Classroom. Please be patient this morning, as teachers may need additional time to prepare and post lessons.

If your child’s assignments require a Chromebook and you do not have access to one at home, your child will be given additional time to complete the assignment next week. 

We also recognize that many of our families may be dealing with flooding-related issues affecting your homes, families, or loved ones. Please know that the most important thing today is for everyone to stay safe and dry. We completely understand if completing schoolwork is difficult due to circumstances related to the flooding. We will work with families to make sure students have the time and support they need to complete assignments.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Please take care of yourselves and your families, and please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Stay safe!

Kelly Huntzinger

Dismissal Changes: If you need to make an end of day change, please notify your child's teacher as soon as possible. Changes through the office will need to be received no later than 2:00 pm. This is for the safety of all students. Thank you for understanding.

Early Dismissal: Anyone picking up a student from the office will need to bring a photo ID.

Appointments: If your student has to miss school for an appointment, please provide a Dr.'s note to the office as soon as possible so we can update their attendance records. Your student can bring the note to school, or you can email it to bmatson@flcs.k12.in.us.

To help keep our car rider line safe and efficient, please review the following updates:

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe while making the car rider line run as smoothly as possible.

We understand that busy schedules and the rush of mornings can sometimes lead to students forgetting essential items at home. To ensure a smooth process for delivering these forgotten items, we have established a procedure for dropping off items at the school office.  

Here is how to proceed:

While we understand the need to drop off forgotten items on occasion, we encourage students to develop responsibility and be prepared for their school day as much as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all our students. Please feel free to contact the front office if you have any questions.

We are pleased to announce that Before and After Care payments for the 2026/2027 school year can now be made through ParentSquare!

This payment is set up as an “open” amount, allowing you to enter the exact amount you would like to pay toward your bill. Simply select the payment post, type in the amount you wish to pay, Type your child(ren)'s name in the "Optional Memo" line and submit!

Please note that payments will not post to your account until the funds have been deposited into our bank account. Once the deposit has cleared, your payment will be reflected in our records. Please have patience with this process as it can take a couple of days before being updated.

If you have any questions, please contact Lou Ann Mason, ECA Treasurer, at lmason@flcs.k12.in.us or 765-534-3101.

If you have questions about your child's meal account, you may contact Ruth Iser, our Food Service Director at riser@flcs.k12.in.us!

FLCS is very thankful for all our volunteers that help our students and staff.

If you are planning to or would like to volunteer (see examples below) at some time this school year, please complete the online volunteer application using this link (FLCS Volunteer Application). If you have already had your ID scanned at one of our buildings, we are asking that you also complete this application for documentation and safety purposes. Reminder, you must fill out the application and have your ID scanned once every school year.

Volunteer examples - field trip chaperone, classroom helper, athletics/coaching, library helper, cafeteria helper, tutor, office helper, fundraising, concessions, mentor, etc.

The application can also be found on our website under Human Resources.

Thank you.

Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

Substitute Teaching

You will need a teacher's license or apply for a Substitute Teaching Permit.

If you are not a licensed teacher, you must have a high school diploma to be a substitute teacher. You must bring a transcript to verify you are a high school graduate.

You will also need to complete a Substitute Teaching Permit Application. In order to complete a Substitute Teaching Permit, go to the Licensing Verification and Information System. There, you may apply for a Substitute permit. The cost is $16.

You must complete the Classified Employment Application.

And the following Payroll Forms.

You will also need to allow us to make a copy of your driver's license and social security card. If you do not have your social security card, we will need to make a copy of your birth certificate.

Lastly, you will need to begin the process for an expanded background check through SafeVisitor Solutions . **Once the process at SafeVisitor Solutions is completed you will receive two (2) emails from Kidtraks. Be sure to follow the steps in these emails to complete the background check successfully.

Your name will be placed on our substitute teacher list when all requirements have been completed. Please be sure to specify what building(s) you would like to work at and any exceptions to availability.

Your child should have brought home the picture day order form this week.

Crabtree Photography offers two convenient ways to place your student's order.

You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order.

Please have your order form filled out completely, with exact payment sealed in the envelope. The student will turn this in on photo day.

Thank you from the Crabtree Photography Family!