Laptops for returning students in grades 9 through 12 will be available in Homerooms during this evening's open house. Remaining student laptops will be available the first day of school.
Thank you.
Mark Your Flight Plan, Pilots! Important School Dates Ahead!
Ayersville Football Fridays are back 🏈💛💙
Show your Pilot pride and dress for each game with this year's Student Section themes! #TakeFlight
First day of school is Monday, August 25, 2025.
Varsity Softball Coach Vacancy for the 2025-2026 school year.
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
As you may have heard, Ohio has passed a new law requiring all public schools to prohibit student cell phone use during the instructional day. While schools across the state must put this policy in place by January 1, 2026, Ayersville High School will begin enforcing it on the first day of the 2025–26 school year on August 25th.
During the school day (including class time, passing periods, lunch, and any other supervised activities), students will not be permitted to use personal cell phones. This change is designed to reduce distractions, encourage face-to-face interaction, and help all students stay engaged in their learning.
Exceptions will be made for:
- Students with documented health-related needs that require phone access.
- Students in College Credit Plus (CCP) courses requiring two-factor authentication for login.
These exceptions will be granted individually and phones may only be used at appropriate times.
We know this is a shift, and we appreciate your partnership in helping students adjust. Please take a moment to review the attached “Be Present. Be Engaged. Be Phone Free.” graphic from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce for more details about the statewide policy.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at garrett.grime@ayersvillepilots.org or (419) 395-1111.
Sincerely,
Garrett Grime
Principal, Ayersville High School
As you may have heard, Ohio has passed a new law requiring all public schools to prohibit student cell phone use during the instructional day. While schools across the state must put this policy in place by January 1, 2026, Ayersville High School will begin enforcing it on the first day of the 2025–26 school year on August 25th.
During the school day (including class time, passing periods, lunch, and any other supervised activities), students will not be permitted to use personal cell phones. This change is designed to reduce distractions, encourage face-to-face interaction, and help all students stay engaged in their learning.
Exceptions will be made for:
- Students with documented health-related needs that require phone access.
- Students in College Credit Plus (CCP) courses requiring two-factor authentication for login.
These exceptions will be granted individually and phones may only be used at appropriate times.
We know this is a shift, and we appreciate your partnership in helping students adjust. Please take a moment to review the attached “Be Present. Be Engaged. Be Phone Free.” graphic from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce for more details about the statewide policy.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at garrett.grime@ayersvillepilots.org or (419) 395-1111.
Sincerely,
Garrett Grime
Principal, Ayersville High School
Reminder:
CCP Students & Parents — Mrs. Manriquez will offer ART 101: Art Appreciation at Ayersville for both the fall and spring semesters through Owens Community College. This course fulfills 3 of the 6 Arts/Humanities semester hours required by most college majors and is a great way to complete a common general education requirement right here at Ayersville. To see how credits transfer, visit Transferology.
Join us TONIGHT (Monday, August 11th) at 7:30 PM in the Commons. An Owens representative will help with the application and registration process. A parent must attend.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Phipps at kim.phipps@ayersvillepilots.org.
CCP Students & Parents — Mrs. Manriquez will offer ART 101: Art Appreciation at Ayersville for both the fall and spring semesters through Owens Community College. This course fulfills 3 of the 6 Arts/Humanities semester hours required by most college majors and is a great way to complete a common general education requirement right here at Ayersville. To see how credits transfer, visit Transferology.
Join us TONIGHT (Monday, August 11th) at 7:30 PM in the Commons. An Owens representative will help with the application and registration process. A parent must attend.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Phipps at kim.phipps@ayersvillepilots.org.
CCP Students and Parents
We’re excited to announce that Mrs. Manriquez has been approved to offer a College Credit Plus (CCP) Art course at Ayersville for both the fall and spring semesters through Owens Community College. The course offered is ART 101: Art Appreciation.
Most college majors require 6 semester hours in Arts/Humanities as part of their general education requirements. This course will fulfill 3 of those hours at most institutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a CCP course right here at Ayersville that meets a common general education requirement for many degree programs. To verify how the credit transfers to potential colleges, please visit Transferology.
On Monday, August 11th at 7:30 PM in the Commons, a representative from Owens will be present to assist CCP students with both the application and registration process for the course at Ayersville.
A PARENT MUST ALSO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Phipps at kim.phipps@ayersvillepilots.org.
We’re excited to announce that Mrs. Manriquez has been approved to offer a College Credit Plus (CCP) Art course at Ayersville for both the fall and spring semesters through Owens Community College. The course offered is ART 101: Art Appreciation.
Most college majors require 6 semester hours in Arts/Humanities as part of their general education requirements. This course will fulfill 3 of those hours at most institutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a CCP course right here at Ayersville that meets a common general education requirement for many degree programs. To verify how the credit transfers to potential colleges, please visit Transferology.
On Monday, August 11th at 7:30 PM in the Commons, a representative from Owens will be present to assist CCP students with both the application and registration process for the course at Ayersville.
A PARENT MUST ALSO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Phipps at kim.phipps@ayersvillepilots.org.
Join us for the Ayersville Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 21 from 4:00–5:30 PM! Meet your teachers, grab food, and get ready for a great year!
Assistant/JV Baseball Coach Vacancy for the 2025-2026 school year.
Mr. Potts recently participated in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, a collaborative initiative between Bowling Green State University and the National Science Foundation. This program is designed to deepen educators’ understanding of STEM fields — particularly in the area of advanced manufacturing — and bring that real-world knowledge back to the classroom.
Through his involvement, Mr. Potts is helping students connect classroom learning to the skills and technologies that drive today's workforce.
You can catch Mr. Potts in action in a featured segment on Channel 13 News at the link below:
https://www.13abc.com/2025/07/15/bgsus-research-experience-teachers/
Through his involvement, Mr. Potts is helping students connect classroom learning to the skills and technologies that drive today's workforce.
You can catch Mr. Potts in action in a featured segment on Channel 13 News at the link below:
https://www.13abc.com/2025/07/15/bgsus-research-experience-teachers/
Ayersville K-6 Supply list for 2025-2026
📣 Attention Ayersville Parents & Guardians! 📝✨
✅ Student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN!
Check your email 📧 for a message from FinalForms to:
✔️ Confirm your parent account
✔️ Complete your student’s registration forms
We’re excited to kick off another great year at Ayersville Local Schools! 💛🩵
📲 Don’t wait—complete your forms today!
If you didn’t receive an email or have questions, please contact the district office for assistance.
#PilotNation #StudentRegistration
✅ Student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN!
Check your email 📧 for a message from FinalForms to:
✔️ Confirm your parent account
✔️ Complete your student’s registration forms
We’re excited to kick off another great year at Ayersville Local Schools! 💛🩵
📲 Don’t wait—complete your forms today!
If you didn’t receive an email or have questions, please contact the district office for assistance.
#PilotNation #StudentRegistration
J.H. Cheerleader Advisor Vacancy for the 2025-2026 school year.
📢 Big News for Ayersville Families! 💻✏️
We’re excited to announce that Ayersville Local Schools is transitioning from PowerSchool to FinalForms for student registration! ✅
Right now, we are finalizing our information with FinalForms, and we will send out another announcement as soon as the registration portal is ready for you to access. 📨
Thank you for your patience as we make this transition. 💛🩵
📲 Stay tuned for updates!
#PilotNation
First Baptist Church Defiance is offering an opportunity to any family in the Defiance, Tinora, or Ayersville school districts who could use some assistance to receive school supplies and a backpack for each school age child. The backpack will contain the specific supplies listed on the school supply list provided by each school and grade level. There is no need for proof of income or anything else to participate. If you could use school supplies for your children, please complete the attached Google form by July 23. If you know of other families that could also use assistance, please share the link with them so they can also participate. Once you have signed up, you will receive another email the last week of July with the specific information to pick up your backpacks. The pickup days are Saturday, August 2 from 10:00-12:00 and Sunday, August 3 from 1:00-2:30. https://forms.gle/oV5Mky31rZxarJpr7
Parents and Guardians can apply now through August 15, 2025 for Summer EBT benefits.
https://sebt.ohio.gov/
Four Ayersville High School art students were recognized with Superintendent Commendations for their outstanding artistic talent! Their work was selected for display in the Ohio Art Education Association’s Emerging Artist Exhibition—a statewide honor showcasing exceptional student art.
Congratulations to Gabby Miles, Kendra Waldron, Alexa Greve, and Olyvia Rau on this impressive achievement!
(Pictured: Gabby, Kendra, and Alexa. Olyvia was unable to attend the board meeting.)
Ayersville Local Schools will dismiss early at 2:00 p.m. today, June 3, 2025 for summer break. Have a safe and fun summer!
“Game Day Threads, Old School Pride — A Garage Sale Win for the Books!”
